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• WNY Would Benefit from a Rare Bipartisan Bill in Congress  - Buffalo Rising

  By John Szalasny| Buffalo Rising Verified When you hear a topic once, a writer may not make a conscious note of it. When it comes up a second time, it becomes an idea for a story. Hearing it a third time makes it something to write about. This was my experience recently after attending the premiere of a documentary (Ripples of Plastic) and a convention on regional water issues (All About Water). I overheard many conversations about the attendees’ fears for the future of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

  By John Szalasny · Buffalo Rising

  Apr. 05, 2025

• WNY Would Benefit from a Rare Bipartisan Bill in Congress  - Buffalo Rising

  By John Szalasny| Buffalo Rising Verified When you hear a topic once, a writer may not make a conscious note of it. When it comes up a second time, it becomes an idea for a story. Hearing it a third time makes it something to write about. This was my experience recently after attending the premiere of a documentary (Ripples of Plastic) and a convention on regional water issues (All About Water). I overheard many conversations about the attendees’ fears for the future of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

  By John Szalasny · Buffalo Rising

  Apr. 05, 2025

• Buffalo to Stand Up and March (Again) for Science

  By John Szalasny| Buffalo Rising Verified Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson regularly points out in his StarTalk videos, “The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.”   This is just one reason why the curtailing of both staffing and the dissemination of information from science-based research departments in the US Government should be alarming for all of us.

  By John Szalasny · Buffalo Rising

  Mar. 06, 2025

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Buffalo Rising

Buffalo Rising is an independent online magazine and hyper-local news platform based in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 2003, it transitioned to a fully digital format in 2004 to better serve its growing audience. The platform focuses on grassroots movements, urban development, arts and culture, business openings, and community milestones, providing real-time content through immersive journalism. Operated by Local Matters Inc., Buffalo Rising reaches around 50,000 unique monthly readers and generates significant page views. Its mission is to reflect Buffalo’s evolving identity while honoring its cultural heritage, emphasizing community-driven storytelling and social equity. The platform offers hyper-local news coverage, arts and culture features, and highlights community initiatives, all while engaging with its audience through multimedia content and social media. Buffalo Rising is dedicated to authentic reporting, with contributors actively involved in the events and causes they cover, ensuring a strong connection to the community.