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Besides the war in Ukraine, what should the media be covering?
For several weeks, the Ukraine war has dominated the news cycle. The conflict certainly deserves heavy news coverage, but is the public missing out on other important news stories that have a more direct impact on their daily lives –… Read More ›
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How will the Benjamin indictment affect Hochul’s election chances?
By Emily Lewandowski On scale of one to five, with one being no impact and five being devastating, the indictment of New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is a three. Benjamin resigned from office after charges in a criminal case… Read More ›
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American Earth Day Agenda, 2022:
Regardless of country, we share a common agenda of preserving the air, land, and water and the climate of our planet for ourselves and posterity.
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What to cover about the new Bills’ stadium
The Buffalo Bills, New York State and Erie County are nearing an agreement for a new stadium for the Bills. The stadium is expected to help the local economy, but it also will be costly for taxpayers. It also could… Read More ›
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Poll shows New Yorkers favor Yankees over Mets
When it comes to baseball, New Yorkers have no political divides.
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Do celebrities and politics mix?
Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›
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Andrew Cuomo, Deshaun Watson and a lesson on legal standards
Decisions not to file criminal charges are an important part of news stories. But those decisions leave out a lot of chapters.
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Radio: April Fools’ Day
Songs inspired by April Fools’ Day.
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Students fact-check campaign ad from Tom Suozzi, candidate for NY governor
This semester’s PolitiFact workshop at St. Bonaventure University has produced its third story. Tyler Smith and Jonny Walker fact-checked a statement in a campaign ad by New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi: “The Manhattan DA is actually proposing to downgrade… Read More ›
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Should news organizations keep their content behind paywalls?
Paywalls generate revenue that makes it possible for news organizations to operate. But because the media has a responsibility to keep citizens informed about important news and information, should content be available for the general public free of charge? Here… Read More ›
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