Ken Kruly

The state comptroller’s expedited review of Buffalo finances was a long time a coming. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/awr5tDaDqCXlXo…

@WDX2BB Bad mistake! Already corrected.

@KenKruly By the way, it's not Hanukkah - it's Passover. You might want to make a couple of edits to this story.

Petitioning ends today; Go Sabres! Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/uqfQEKutQARAyE…

Buffalo is broke; options for achieving financial stability are limited. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/Arf1ZPBJ6nvrbb…

State funding of statewide and legislative races will increase substantially in 2026. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/g7QRYiAROkw2W7…

Some facts, observations, and heard-on-the-streets concerning politics and government on the federal, state, and local levels. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/V8WeZUkUPUBr2d…

Minor parties have a minor role in most elections; the Working Families Party process for screening candidates. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/HlHdL4HhYFs3tM…

Maziarz letter details Wydysh election problems. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/YEiAPhT5tENtPT…

Building the Democratic Party bench; congressional fundraising. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/UyTt7BLLZevxgl…

Changing the election cycles in NYS; increased participation in public campaign financing. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/6PyufJwGotaKBx…

No Democratic primary for NY governor. Antonio Delgado has ended his campaign.

The 2026 race for governor of New York. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/tJn2TasX6Zy9nT…

Zellner wins the special election for State Senator. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/rUiiSGbBiMbFj7…

I have posted an article on some facts, observations, and heard-on-the-streets concerning federal, state, and local government and politics. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/cikxgGY3FntflH…

Campaign financials set the stage for the 2026 elections. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/bSOouhKHcZGphf…

Sports online wagering is growing significantly in New York State. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/scqzUTXTRw3qNF…

The special election in SD 61; Blakeman’s financial management; Langworthy TV ads; the Granville saga. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/LDCJJdDEy3pZUH…

@robb_flowers @ChrissyCasilio @markpoloncarz What is this all about?

@ChrissyCasilio @markpoloncarz So I guess because it wasn’t another “NOPE” - the answer is “YES” - Town Of Clarence employees have attended! 👍 @KenKruly

As the digging continues… Erie County has 22 departments, each led by a Director or Commissioner. I reviewed political contributions from just 10 of those senior officials to @markpoloncarz 's campaign - less than half of department heads and excluding assistant commissioners, assistant directors, and other county employees. From those 10 individuals alone, MORE THAN $67,000 was personally donated. Who contributed: Karen Rybicki (Social Services) – $4,198 Michelle Olszowy (Probation) – $9,770 Sarah Bonk (Mental Health) – $425 Dr. Gale Burstein (Also known as Dr. Overtime) (Health) – $14,749 Frank Cammarata (OPD) – $2,125 Angela Marinucci (Senior Services AND current Amherst Town Councilmember) – $4,475 Karen King (Advocacy) – $1,148 Vallie Ferraraccio (Purchasing) – $16,759 Jennifer Hibit (Former Chief of Staff to Mark Poloncarz) – $4,433.67 Mike & Julie Szukala (Medicaid Inspector General AND current Amherst Town Councilmember) – $9,804.94 Wouldn’t this present a significant conflict of interest when it comes to oversight and accountability? 🧐

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Special election in the 61st state Senate district recently vacated by Sean Ryan will be held on Tuesday, February 3.

Blakeman versus Hochul in 2026. Source: Politics and Other Stuff share.google/UfzvFTXL3bpDDf…