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Rod Watson
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Columnist and Urban Affairs Editor, Buffalo News
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By Rod Watson Verified| Buffalo News Verified When this column debuted in October 1992, Bill Clinton was on his way to winning the White House, where he would balance the federal budget for the first time in three decades while being impeached as a result of purely private behavior. Closer to home, the 38.3% of Black Buffalonians in poverty was more than double the 17.9% rate for white people in the city, while the 52% Hispanic poverty rate was nearly three times the white rate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
By Rod Watson Verified| Buffalo News Verified Call it the courtroom version of the shell game. As his estate seeks a measure of justice for Richard A. Metcalf Jr., the inmate a state agency concluded died at the hands of poorly trained Erie County sheriff’s deputies in 2012, legal sleight of hand may mean that the criminal justice system holds no one responsible for that shoddy training. Plaintiffs seeking civil justice in a jail death like Metcalf’s can’t go after the Sheriff’s Office.
By Rod Watson Verified| Buffalo News Verified When this column debuted in October 1992, Bill Clinton was on his way to winning the White House, where he would balance the federal budget for the first time in three decades while being impeached as a result of purely private behavior. Closer to home, the 38.3% of Black Buffalonians in poverty was more than double the 17.9% rate for white people in the city, while the 52% Hispanic poverty rate was nearly three times the white rate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Company Info
Buffalo News
The Buffalo News is the main newspaper serving the Buffalo, New York, metropolitan area. Founded in 1873, it began as a Sunday publication and expanded to daily editions by 1880. The newspaper became known for its comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, including sections on sports, business, entertainment, and lifestyle. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway since 1977, The Buffalo News has grown to be the only daily newspaper in Buffalo after the closure of a competitor. It publishes seven days a week and offers both print and digital content, including news articles and multimedia features. The newspaper also provides advertising services for local businesses, helping them connect with a wide audience. Additionally, The Buffalo News is actively involved in community initiatives, contributing to the cultural and civic life of the region.
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Founded: 1873