I just came from an estate sale being run by a so-called professional. How very sad when these people who are supposed to be running a sale for the benefit of the family puts things aside for their friends and sells to them at a very small fraction of what they would sell to someone else. The real losers are the ones who put their trust in the one running the sale. This was not someone new to the business that didn't know any better. The person has been around for a very long time. They are supposed to be working for the benefit of the ones who hire them but so often it’s just a way for their friends to get a steal. Families should be wary of so-called estate experts. There are many professional people who run estate sales but there are also many rip-off artists. Families should be careful of who they hire to sell their family treasures.
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I live on Schenck St. and my mom lives on Miller. Both streets were paved last month and I want to thank the Mayor and the DPW for a great job. We love our new roads.
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I just want to say that Oliver Street is looking so much better. I know the Mayor had a crew clean up much of the area last month but it looks like all of the neighbors and homeowners are keeping things in order. It makes our city look great.
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The NT Common Council is just awful. They looked at the mayor's budget for a month. Made two little changes and then voted against their own changes? I thought I was in the Twilight Zone when I heard about that. Kevin Brick, Nancy Donovan, Dennis Pasiak, Brett Sommers and Cathy Schwandt are the names. Vote every one of them out of office just on the sheer stupidity of this vote.
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It was completely wrong for the president to snub our governor in Troy the other day. Whether he likes him or he dislikes him, it was completely unprofessional, but what should do you expect? The governor is trying his best to run a disorganized state, and I think he’s doing a really good job. He still is the governor, and he still deserves the respect of a governor.
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I agree they saved the best for last at Gateway. Hit & Run is the best. That’s why they’re in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, and why they pack every venue. I think the person who said it was lame must have mistaken it for Canal Fest concerts.
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About the boat docking for concerts along the canal. When you pay your fee, it entitles you to that spot on the water. The walkway is a public walkway. As for bringing your own beer, I’m sure the people on the boats don’t walk up and buy a beer from the vendors. They bring their own beer also.
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Why not repair the railroad crossing on Walck Road between Zimmerman and Nash? Also, do something about that eyesore of a house on Robinson and Zimmerman, and replace the barrier at the end of Service Drive that was thrown in the weeds almost two years ago.
Opinion
SOUND OFF: Published October 3
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HOPKINS: Big mistakes by Romney, Obama
Rick Santorum’s strong showing Tuesday in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado should come as no surprise.
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Sound Off published Thursday, Feb. 9
If you keep taking signals down on Nash Road, it will become a regular speedway. Don’t forget: It’s still a city street, with side streets driveways and businesses.
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DUVALL: Church shouldn’t be forced to offer birth control
In announcing that the federal government will require religious institutions to provide free access to birth control, President Obama touched off a heated debate about religious freedom — one he is likely to lose.
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Sound Off published Wednesday, Feb. 8
I think the North Tonawanda school district should look into requiring school uniforms. I think if the school board members walked around the high school and saw how some of these students dress they’d be appalled, to say the least. No school dress code is being enforced. They should consider the pros and cons of bringing back school uniforms.
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OUR VIEW: Time is up for SPCA board
This is no time for subtleties or polite requests.
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CONFER: Time to end the NFL’s blackout rule
Long ago, in a much simpler time, ticket sales accounted for the majority of revenues for professional football teams.
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LEFFLER: Don’t wait to be productive
I’ve always been a bit of a night person. It started in college when I would stay up all hours of the night — doing homework. Or something.
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Sound Off published Tuesday, Feb. 7
I’m very grateful I can’t watch the Butterknives on TV anymore. I mean the Sabres, heh-heh.
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Sound Off published for Sunday Feb. 5
Bob Confer, looks like you did get a little help, regarding your unexpected sights in Niagara. Personally I don’t feel imperiled by bobcats, bears and other wild animals. But I am afraid of you and opinions.
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DUVALL: Immigration, not economy, could tip 2012 election
In a handful of swing states that will decide the election, immigration will play a large — perhaps even determining — role in whether Barack Obama gets another four years.
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