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Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has died in federal custody. He was 77. Silver was one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges.

Silver, an Orthodox Jew whose parents were Russian immigrants, was a native of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He was elected to the state Assembly in 1977, and as Speaker in 1994.

The Acting MTA Chairman testified before state lawmakers who were looking for answers as to just how dire the transit agency's financial picture really is.

Editorial Roundup: US Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ The Buffalo News on climate change, Earth Day and President Joe Biden’s environmental plan: The realities of climate change present Buffalo Niagara with some good news and bad news. We’ll give you both together: Global warming may turn Buffalo into a climate refuge. Our region’s location near two Great Lakes gives us access to abundant freshwater. Torrid conditions that drive people away from other ...

Editorial Roundup: US Last Updated Apr 21, 2021 at 5:58 pm EDT Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ The Buffalo News on climate change, Earth Day and President Joe Biden’s environmental plan: The realities of climate change present Buffalo Niagara with some good news and bad news. We’ll give you both together: Global warming may turn Buffalo into a climate refuge. Our region’s location near two Great Lakes gives us access to abundant freshwater. Torrid cond...