Alex Simone

Missouri

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Articles

Scanlon touts new Buffalo foot patrol unit to improve public safety

4 days ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and the city's police are starting a new walking patrol initiative to get officers out in the community. While it's starting on a trial run, the goal is to have the walking patrol become a permanent fixture, Scanlon said. "This initiative is only as strong as the partners we have engaged in it. And to everyone listening, residents, I want you to know this, that this initiative is not about changing uniforms," he said.
Local agencies show support for new Afrikaner resident, not Trump's precedent

1 week ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Buffalo is one of the U.S. cities selected as a landing spot for a recently accepted white South African, or Afrikaner, immigrant. A representative from Jericho Road confirmed the organization has been working with the new Buffalo resident in the capacity of a community health center equipped with a variety of language services, but not for resettlement assistance.
Ryan emphasizes community relations in public safety plan

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

One month remains until the Buffalo mayoral primary, and State Senator and mayoral candidate Sean Ryan is using his public safety platform to emphasize a need for collaboration between law enforcement and communities. “Community initiative” is a thread Ryan uses repeatedly when discussing his public safety plan. That means analyzing where to invest resources and opportunities, Ryan said.
Local parks ranked on multiple lists among best in U.S.

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone |Jay Moran

Local parks are getting recognition on a national scale, according to two lists of the country's best parks. The transformation of the former LaSalle Park into Ralph Wilson Park is boosting the national ranking of Buffalo parks. According to the Trust for Public land, Buffalo sits 22nd on the ParkScore index, a jump of 19 places since last year. The $100 million investment in Ralph Wilson Park has increased the city's per capita spending to $235 this year from $102 per capita last year.
Nursing homes, employees brace for strike amid contract talks

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Nursing home contract negotiations could soon take a major turn, with employees at 14 homes around Western New York planning a week-long strike starting Tuesday. Among the top priorities during negotiations are improved wage scales and childcare options, which could boost retention, said Grace Bogdanove, area vice president for 1199SEIU Western New York Nursing Home Division.
Growing number of politicians, organizations speak out on proposed cuts

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Alex Simone

A mounting number of elected officials and organizations from New York are voicing support for the retention of Medicaid in the face of federal funding cuts. Current health care plans from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce would cut more than $700 billion in federal funding, largely from Medicaid. The proposed cuts would be devastating to groups of people who already have the greatest need, said New York Congressman Paul Tonko, who serves on the commerce committee.
Ascension reaches agreement with union, nursing home workers

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Less than a week remains until a planned strike for workers at many nursing homes around Western New York, but another employer has reached an agreement on contract talks with 1199SEIU. St. Louis-based company Ascension has agreed to a tentative three-year plan with workers at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, with the strike being called off at that location six days before its planned start.
Domestic homicide a top concern for pregnant Black women

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Homicide by a domestic partner is the top cause of death among pregnant women. One local expert says a lack of resources within the Black community can make a pregnancy more difficult. Seeking help for domestic violence is about making patients feel at ease, said Dr. J’Leise Sosa, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Kaleida Health Women's Health Center. It can sometimes help that she’s also a Black woman because there’s a cultural understanding and comfortability, Sosa said.
Kennedy proposes body armor restrictions on Tops shooting anniversary

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

The victims and survivors of 2022’s racist mass shooting at Tops have an active role in the mind of Buffalo to this day, and now lawmakers are taking steps to increase preventative legislation. The Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act would prevent civilians from owning military-grade body armor, like the type used by the Tops shooter, though lesser forms of body protection would be allowed, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy said.
New Era Cap Company celebrates "59FIFTY Day"

4 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

New Era Cap Company began operations in Buffalo back in 1920. While they don’t manufacture their famous hats in the region anymore, New Era is still headquartered in Buffalo and is celebrating a major milestone. Their 59FIFTY hat line is now over 70 years old, with the city of Buffalo proclaiming today “59FIFTY Day.”Their hats have become an industry standard over its 70-plus years.