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Investigative Post is a non-profit investigative reporting center focused on issues of importance to Buffalo and Western New York.
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"The United States is not an autocracy today," the New York Times wrote. "But it has started down an anti-democratic path, and many Americans . . . remain far too complacent about the threat."
A new editorial outlines the twelve benchmarks of autocracy:
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A new editorial outlines the twelve benchmarks of autocracy:
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"The United States is not an autocracy today," the New York Times wrote. "But it has started down an anti-democratic path, and many Americans . . . remain far too complacent about the threat."
A new editorial outlines the twelve benchmarks of autocracy:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/10/c...
A new editorial outlines the twelve benchmarks of autocracy:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/10/c...
"Zero accountability, zero consequences, just overtime sheets to pad their pensions."
In an email to officers and city officials, a Niagara Falls cop blew the whistle on internal corruption, alleging "fraudulent" overtime, nepotism & misuse of state funds.
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In an email to officers and city officials, a Niagara Falls cop blew the whistle on internal corruption, alleging "fraudulent" overtime, nepotism & misuse of state funds.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/n...
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Zero accountability, zero consequences, just overtime sheets to pad their pensions."
In an email to officers and city officials, a Niagara Falls cop blew the whistle on internal corruption, alleging "fraudulent" overtime, nepotism & misuse of state funds.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/n...
In an email to officers and city officials, a Niagara Falls cop blew the whistle on internal corruption, alleging "fraudulent" overtime, nepotism & misuse of state funds.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/n...
New: Our latest investigation found a pattern of medical neglect inside New York's largest ICE prison. We detail a dozen cases here.
One detainee arrived with frostbite and was never properly treated. He later had his fingers amputated.
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One detainee arrived with frostbite and was never properly treated. He later had his fingers amputated.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New: Our latest investigation found a pattern of medical neglect inside New York's largest ICE prison. We detail a dozen cases here.
One detainee arrived with frostbite and was never properly treated. He later had his fingers amputated.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/06/a...
One detainee arrived with frostbite and was never properly treated. He later had his fingers amputated.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/06/a...
JOIN US TODAY for a FREE presentation and panel discussion on how Trump's immigration enforcement has affected Western New York.
We will discuss our reporting & then we'll hear from a panel of local experts.
Unitarian Universalist Church on Elmwood. 7PM.
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We will discuss our reporting & then we'll hear from a panel of local experts.
Unitarian Universalist Church on Elmwood. 7PM.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Panelists set for Investigative Post event discussing ICE
Four panelists will speak at a Nov. 5 event hosted by Investigative Post to discuss ICE and the impact its had on Buffalo and WNY.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
JOIN US TODAY for a FREE presentation and panel discussion on how Trump's immigration enforcement has affected Western New York.
We will discuss our reporting & then we'll hear from a panel of local experts.
Unitarian Universalist Church on Elmwood. 7PM.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
We will discuss our reporting & then we'll hear from a panel of local experts.
Unitarian Universalist Church on Elmwood. 7PM.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
New: From Cheektowaga to Niagara County, Democrats scored major wins in last night's election.
And Sean Ryan will officially become Buffalo's new mayor.
We have the results and analysis:
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And Sean Ryan will officially become Buffalo's new mayor.
We have the results and analysis:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/r...
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New: From Cheektowaga to Niagara County, Democrats scored major wins in last night's election.
And Sean Ryan will officially become Buffalo's new mayor.
We have the results and analysis:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/r...
And Sean Ryan will officially become Buffalo's new mayor.
We have the results and analysis:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/05/r...
NEW: Today, we turn a magnifying glass on one corner of Buffalo's West Side, an intersection that illustrates much of what's wrong with the city's inaction on housing, vacant lots and negligent property owners.
The corner once held promise.
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The corner once held promise.
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Derelict properties mar intersection on Buffalo's Lower West Side
A busy intersection on Buffalo's Lower West Side is a blighted mess thanks to negligent property owners and indifferent city officials.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
NEW: Today, we turn a magnifying glass on one corner of Buffalo's West Side, an intersection that illustrates much of what's wrong with the city's inaction on housing, vacant lots and negligent property owners.
The corner once held promise.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/04/5...
The corner once held promise.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/04/5...
PLEASE JOIN US:
On Wednesday, Investigative Post will host a presentation and discussion on ICE and immigration issues and how that plank of Trump's platform has affected Western NY.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Buffalo. 7PM. Free. See you there!
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
On Wednesday, Investigative Post will host a presentation and discussion on ICE and immigration issues and how that plank of Trump's platform has affected Western NY.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Buffalo. 7PM. Free. See you there!
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Panelists set for Investigative Post event discussing ICE
Four panelists will speak at a Nov. 5 event hosted by Investigative Post to discuss ICE and the impact its had on Buffalo and WNY.
www.investigativepost.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
PLEASE JOIN US:
On Wednesday, Investigative Post will host a presentation and discussion on ICE and immigration issues and how that plank of Trump's platform has affected Western NY.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Buffalo. 7PM. Free. See you there!
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
On Wednesday, Investigative Post will host a presentation and discussion on ICE and immigration issues and how that plank of Trump's platform has affected Western NY.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Buffalo. 7PM. Free. See you there!
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
"If the gambles of the tech bros don't pan out, we're in for a recession, if not depression," Jim Heaney writes.
Why you should pay attention to tariffs, the A.I. boom, and the other big risks Trump is taking in this week's Monday Morning Read:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/03/o...
Why you should pay attention to tariffs, the A.I. boom, and the other big risks Trump is taking in this week's Monday Morning Read:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/03/o...
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"If the gambles of the tech bros don't pan out, we're in for a recession, if not depression," Jim Heaney writes.
Why you should pay attention to tariffs, the A.I. boom, and the other big risks Trump is taking in this week's Monday Morning Read:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/03/o...
Why you should pay attention to tariffs, the A.I. boom, and the other big risks Trump is taking in this week's Monday Morning Read:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/03/o...
James Gardner has paid nearly $400,000 out of pocket on his mayoral campaign in the last three months.
Associate Editor Geoff Kelly breaks down the numbers and why Gardner's big push makes sense for his long-shot campaign, on our site and live for WKBW:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Associate Editor Geoff Kelly breaks down the numbers and why Gardner's big push makes sense for his long-shot campaign, on our site and live for WKBW:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
November 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
James Gardner has paid nearly $400,000 out of pocket on his mayoral campaign in the last three months.
Associate Editor Geoff Kelly breaks down the numbers and why Gardner's big push makes sense for his long-shot campaign, on our site and live for WKBW:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Associate Editor Geoff Kelly breaks down the numbers and why Gardner's big push makes sense for his long-shot campaign, on our site and live for WKBW:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Everyone entering the U.S. will soon be subject to facial recognition scans, the DHS announced this week.
Citizens can opt out, though the agency warns this could mean travel delays.
But non-citizens can't — and their photos will be stored for 75 years.
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Citizens can opt out, though the agency warns this could mean travel delays.
But non-citizens can't — and their photos will be stored for 75 years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/30/u...
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Everyone entering the U.S. will soon be subject to facial recognition scans, the DHS announced this week.
Citizens can opt out, though the agency warns this could mean travel delays.
But non-citizens can't — and their photos will be stored for 75 years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/30/u...
Citizens can opt out, though the agency warns this could mean travel delays.
But non-citizens can't — and their photos will be stored for 75 years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/30/u...
New: The federal government quietly announced this week that it's begun rolling out a facial recognition system for all airports and border crossings into the US. Citizens and non-citizens alike will have their photo taken and compared against a database.
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U.S. stepping up surveillance at border with facial recognition
Federal officials announced this week they would implement a facial recognition system at all points of entry to the U.S.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
New: The federal government quietly announced this week that it's begun rolling out a facial recognition system for all airports and border crossings into the US. Citizens and non-citizens alike will have their photo taken and compared against a database.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/30/u...
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/30/u...
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, they may be surprised to find they have few choices on their ballots.
In less than half of all races across the county, there's only one person for voters to choose.
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In less than half of all races across the county, there's only one person for voters to choose.
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In 2025 elections, Erie County, New York voters face few choices
Voters in next week's municipal elections have few choices. Fewer than half of the seats on the ballot in Erie County, NY are contested.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, they may be surprised to find they have few choices on their ballots.
In less than half of all races across the county, there's only one person for voters to choose.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/29/l...
In less than half of all races across the county, there's only one person for voters to choose.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/29/l...
Voters head to the polls in less than a week to choose a new mayor of Buffalo.
Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite, but the other candidates are raising money too.
Here's how the numbers break down ahead of election day:
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Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite, but the other candidates are raising money too.
Here's how the numbers break down ahead of election day:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Self-financing Republican spends big on Buffalo mayor's race
James Gardner, the GOP and Conservative candidate for Buffalo mayor, so far has spent close $400,000 of his own money on his campaign.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Voters head to the polls in less than a week to choose a new mayor of Buffalo.
Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite, but the other candidates are raising money too.
Here's how the numbers break down ahead of election day:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite, but the other candidates are raising money too.
Here's how the numbers break down ahead of election day:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/28/5...
Please join us November 5 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Buffalo for a presentation and panel discussion on ICE and immigration under Trump.
We'll discuss our reporting, changes the Trump administration has made and how Buffalo is being affected.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
We'll discuss our reporting, changes the Trump administration has made and how Buffalo is being affected.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Panelists set for Investigative Post event discussing ICE
Four panelists will speak at a Nov. 5 event hosted by Investigative Post to discuss ICE and the impact its had on Buffalo and WNY.
www.investigativepost.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Please join us November 5 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Buffalo for a presentation and panel discussion on ICE and immigration under Trump.
We'll discuss our reporting, changes the Trump administration has made and how Buffalo is being affected.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
We'll discuss our reporting, changes the Trump administration has made and how Buffalo is being affected.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
A slate of smart experts who work daily with immigrants and refugees will speak at our event on ICE and immigration issues on Nov. 5.
Details here:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Details here:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Panelists set for Investigative Post event discussing ICE
Four panelists will speak at a Nov. 5 event hosted by Investigative Post to discuss ICE and the impact its had on Buffalo and WNY.
www.investigativepost.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A slate of smart experts who work daily with immigrants and refugees will speak at our event on ICE and immigration issues on Nov. 5.
Details here:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Details here:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Local news nationwide continues to decline, according to a new study.
The cuts to NPR are part of that decline, which shows little sign of easing up.
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The cuts to NPR are part of that decline, which shows little sign of easing up.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
State of local news in Buffalo and New York state
New study underscores the worsening plight of local news outlets across New York and the nation.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Local news nationwide continues to decline, according to a new study.
The cuts to NPR are part of that decline, which shows little sign of easing up.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
The cuts to NPR are part of that decline, which shows little sign of easing up.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
In this week's Monday Morning Read, Editor Jim Heaney takes a look at a new study on the plight of local news.
In New York, 15 counties have only one news outlet to cover their community. Erie County has 20 outlets, with nine part of the same chain.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
In New York, 15 counties have only one news outlet to cover their community. Erie County has 20 outlets, with nine part of the same chain.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In this week's Monday Morning Read, Editor Jim Heaney takes a look at a new study on the plight of local news.
In New York, 15 counties have only one news outlet to cover their community. Erie County has 20 outlets, with nine part of the same chain.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
In New York, 15 counties have only one news outlet to cover their community. Erie County has 20 outlets, with nine part of the same chain.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/27/t...
Under Trump, ICE has become "unfettered and unaccountable," ProPublica reports.
The administration gutted an office meant to check abuses, while handing the agency a yearly $7.5B boost for recruitment and retention over the next four years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
The administration gutted an office meant to check abuses, while handing the agency a yearly $7.5B boost for recruitment and retention over the next four years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
October 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Under Trump, ICE has become "unfettered and unaccountable," ProPublica reports.
The administration gutted an office meant to check abuses, while handing the agency a yearly $7.5B boost for recruitment and retention over the next four years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
The administration gutted an office meant to check abuses, while handing the agency a yearly $7.5B boost for recruitment and retention over the next four years.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
"I decided to leave because I spent many days as a prisoner."
These are the words of Anderson Contreras-Hernandez, who self-deported back to Venezuela after months in detention.
His choice has become increasingly common, one attorney says.
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These are the words of Anderson Contreras-Hernandez, who self-deported back to Venezuela after months in detention.
His choice has become increasingly common, one attorney says.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
October 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"I decided to leave because I spent many days as a prisoner."
These are the words of Anderson Contreras-Hernandez, who self-deported back to Venezuela after months in detention.
His choice has become increasingly common, one attorney says.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
These are the words of Anderson Contreras-Hernandez, who self-deported back to Venezuela after months in detention.
His choice has become increasingly common, one attorney says.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
In his latest column, Editor Jim Heaney traces the local GOP's descent from conservatism to "kinda crazy." Along the way, he makes note of the Young Republican group chat scandal and GOP Chairman Michael Kracker's comments about the No Kings protests.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In his latest column, Editor Jim Heaney traces the local GOP's descent from conservatism to "kinda crazy." Along the way, he makes note of the Young Republican group chat scandal and GOP Chairman Michael Kracker's comments about the No Kings protests.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/23/f...
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/23/f...
The Investigative Post event series is back on.
Join us for a panel on how the ICE raids have affected Western New York, a book talk and a live interview with Sen. Sean Ryan, who is likely to become the next mayor of Buffalo.
Details below:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/i...
Join us for a panel on how the ICE raids have affected Western New York, a book talk and a live interview with Sen. Sean Ryan, who is likely to become the next mayor of Buffalo.
Details below:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/i...
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Investigative Post event series is back on.
Join us for a panel on how the ICE raids have affected Western New York, a book talk and a live interview with Sen. Sean Ryan, who is likely to become the next mayor of Buffalo.
Details below:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/i...
Join us for a panel on how the ICE raids have affected Western New York, a book talk and a live interview with Sen. Sean Ryan, who is likely to become the next mayor of Buffalo.
Details below:
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/i...
In 2024, a Venezuelan family sought asylum in the U.S., seeking safety and better access to healthcare.
By June, the father and one of his sons were in immigration detention, caught up in Trump's crackdown.
The family has since left the U.S. altogether.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
By June, the father and one of his sons were in immigration detention, caught up in Trump's crackdown.
The family has since left the U.S. altogether.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In 2024, a Venezuelan family sought asylum in the U.S., seeking safety and better access to healthcare.
By June, the father and one of his sons were in immigration detention, caught up in Trump's crackdown.
The family has since left the U.S. altogether.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
By June, the father and one of his sons were in immigration detention, caught up in Trump's crackdown.
The family has since left the U.S. altogether.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/22/v...
In raids across the country, federal immigration agents are unfettered and unaccountable, reports ProPublica.
Agents are masked, and the agency that reprimands bad behavior has been gutted.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
Agents are masked, and the agency that reprimands bad behavior has been gutted.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In raids across the country, federal immigration agents are unfettered and unaccountable, reports ProPublica.
Agents are masked, and the agency that reprimands bad behavior has been gutted.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
Agents are masked, and the agency that reprimands bad behavior has been gutted.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/21/u...
By now, you may have heard about the racist GOP groupchat that leaked, featuring several young Republicans from New York.
Among those posting nasty messages was a former staffer for state Sen. Rob Ortt, of Niagara County.
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Among those posting nasty messages was a former staffer for state Sen. Rob Ortt, of Niagara County.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
By now, you may have heard about the racist GOP groupchat that leaked, featuring several young Republicans from New York.
Among those posting nasty messages was a former staffer for state Sen. Rob Ortt, of Niagara County.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/20/t...
Among those posting nasty messages was a former staffer for state Sen. Rob Ortt, of Niagara County.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/20/t...
In this week’s Monday Morning Read: the Young Republican group chat's connection to Niagara County, America's illiteracy problem, plus more news you need to know.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In this week’s Monday Morning Read: the Young Republican group chat's connection to Niagara County, America's illiteracy problem, plus more news you need to know.
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/20/t...
www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/20/t...