http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/ Buffalo NY New York News Politics Blogs en Tue, 21 May 2013 20:58:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/ http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/showthread.php?471521-Travelers-choice-10-top-spots&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:51:46 GMT It's no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London.


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More... ]]> News Feeds wivb http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/showthread.php?471518-Toronto-Council-nixes-casino-plans http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/showthread.php?471517-Masiello-tapped-for-Peace-Bridge-Authority-seat&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:51:46 GMT ALBANY – The former mayor of Buffalo will be taking a seat on the Peace Bridge Authority at a time in the bridge’s 86-year history when Canadian and New York officials are in a sharp dispute over turf wars, personalities and international protocols.

The nomination of Anthony Masiello, now a registered lobbyist in Albany, surfaced this afternoon at the state Capitol. He is expected to be approved Wednesday, a remarkably swift move by the State Senate.

The expected approval of Masiello, also a former state senator, comes as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is to visit Buffalo on Wednesday, where the recent Peace Bridge controversy is certain to be a topic of conversation.

Masiello was quietly nominated today by Cuomo to replace Patrick Whalen, who recently resigned the bridge authority board post. He was also a Cuomo appointee. His departure came as tensions between Canadian and New York officials worsened, but he told the Cuomo administration that he needed to devote more time to his post as chief operating officer of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.

In an interview this afternoon, Masiello confirmed Cuomo had nominated him.

“I’m very excited. I see this as an excellent opportunity. I’m familiar with the Peace Bridge. I’m familiar with both sides of the border, and I think I have a lot to offer,’’ he said.

Asked about joining the board during the ongoing dispute, Masiello said, “We’re all in this thing to make something better. It’s not going to be easy. I think there’s some challenges, but I don’t think they are that complicated. We have to work on what’s right for both sides of the border.’’



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“She just started showing some signs of life when we presented her with peanut butter,” said Gina Browning, director of public relations for the SPCA Serving Erie County. “Quite frankly, we didn’t know if she would make it through the weekend.”

The dog named Rocsi – pronounced “Roxy” – got caught in a fire on Eagle Street almost three weeks ago while visiting the house of a dog friend, who also managed to get out, Browning said.

The dogs and adults and children fled the house in the early morning of May 2. Browning was told that cats and a small dog did not survive.

Until last week, Rocsi’s owner was able to pay medical bills. On Wednesday, the woman brought her pet to the SPCA because she could no longer afford the extensive care required.

“The dog was literally covered in open wounds,” said Browning.

Continuing to treat Rocsi could cost thousands of dollars, and the SPCA hopes to cover the expense with contributions. Those who would like to help by donating money, medicine or bandages should visit www.yourspca.org or call 629-3523.

“We have to give this dog a chance when it looked like she had the will to survive,” Browning said.

However, if Rocsi’s condition deteriorates, the SPCA will not try to prolong her life.

“We’re not going to let her suffer,” Browning said. “We are a humane society.”



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