Short Take Politics:

Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Rapids Theatre proposals considered

Two local operators view for control of historic venue

Joseph Genco Editor

Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

What goes in that school budget?

School District professionals to discuss how the annual spending plan comes together

Joseph Genco Editor

Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Short Take Politics: Spirit Air crashes; ‘Garden of Heroes’ gets more expensive

Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: A Doan on a bone; Sabres play Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday.

Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Mark Laurrie column

Building a budget was an epic struggle

Joseph Genco Editor

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Mike B Neighbor

5-02-2026 10:08am

As predicted, this budget message highlights challenges—but avoids accountability. Many of the so-called ‘unexpected’ costs are predictable in public education. Refusing to raise the tax levy for over a decade may sound responsible, but it has likely contributed to the very need to now use reserves.

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Joseph Genco Editor

5-03-2026 8:47am

I don't fully understand how it works, but the district is supposedly close to the tax cap. In other words, it likely has little wiggle room to increase the tax levy. I only know the problem, not the solution.