The Economy Project

Buffalo, NY – Ten local cultural groups have been selected to participate in a new arts initiative being put together by local charitable foundations.

Albany, NY – State Education Commissioner David Steiner acknowledges the current fiscal climate in New York is making things more difficult for local school districts. But he says the current system leaves too many students ill prepared for college and future employment.

Buffalo, NY – For many veterans, the celebration of Veterans Day is clouded by the harsh realities of coming home after bravely serving their country. United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Tuesday announced new efforts to help unemployed, homeless and disabled veterans.

Buffalo, NY – A $163,000 federal stimulus grant will allow Child and Family Services Haven House to keep two advocates in Erie County domestic violence courts.

Buffalo, NY – The American Red Cross is coming under fire from labor activists for the way it's treating workers who collect blood donations.

Buffalo, NY – The only thing better than theatre in Buffalo is free theatre in Buffalo. The Theatre Alliance of Buffalo is offering a promotion to lure new audiences.

Buffalo, NY – The Albright Knox Art Gallery is scaling back again to help get through the economic crisis. It is now official. The Collectors Gallery, featuring local artists, will close permanently at the end of October.

Buffalo, NY – Hard economic times are once again forcing the Albright Knox Art Gallery to scale back its services. The museum's art rental program will end in October.

Canton, New York – Plummeting land values mean there are new opportunities for conserving open space in the East.