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March 1, 2012 / Editorials

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PAUL OLCZAK
East Aurora Editor

THE IMPORTANCE OF SCOUTING AND COMMUNITY — While hearing Cody Link discuss his Eagle Scout project at FISH of East Aurora last week, I couldn’t help but think back to my Eagle Scout project, some 20 years ago. More...

Changes to waterfront landscape result in greater opportunities

BRIAN HIGGINS
Congressman 27th District

For decades, our waterfront sat dormant, primarily due to the lack of funds and the lack of local control over our economic future. More...

Mandate relief a must for state’s municipalities

A t its Feb. 21 meeting, the East Aurora Village Board approved a local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established last year in New York State’s Property Tax Cap Law. More...

If you want to escape reality, the Academy Awards are for you

DAVID F. SHERMAN
Managing Editor

Watching the Academy Awards Sunday night was a respite from the contentious political debate flooding mainstream television networks thus far this year and revealed how deep Hollywood has slid into a fantasy land. More...