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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day! We celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, we also celebrate the long history of a nation that would forever protect freedom of the press.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Tens of thousands of The Buffalo News subscribers read the paper online, but thousands also still receive the news in print, delivered to their door. Unfortunately, that print delivery system could be in jeopardy if changes aren't made by Lee Enterprises soon. Our full statement:

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wonder where The Buffalo News journalists get their scoop or find their angle? Now is your chance to ask! Join us for a free and casual "Meet the Journalists" event at Britesmith Brewing in Buffalo on Wednesday evening, June 17. Enjoy light fare, cash bar and short, fun program!

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Buffalo Newspaper Guild members, along with their friends and family, were proud to march in this year's Buffalo Pride Parade and show our continued support for our diverse community, LGBTQ+ civil rights, and freedom of expression for all!

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Undaunted by rain, Guild members and friends were proud to again join @bnwaterkeeper.bsky.social spring cleanup Saturday, along the Scajaquada shoreline. Everything from discarded bottles to abandoned construction material got hauled to the curb. We believe in protecting our community!

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Any discussion of AI in journalism should be done honestly. Don't brag that you're doing overworked journalists a favor by removing writing from their jobs. You've slashed the newsroom. You still need lots of content. You decide to employ a robot. Done.

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Journalism schools are teaching fear of the future: Letter from the Editor - cleveland.com

Journalism schools lag in teaching AI, crucial for modern reporting, which aids in efficient news gathering and frees reporters for fieldwork.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Two months ago we held an event at the Burchfield Penney to talk about something important. “The Future of Local Journalism - A Community Conversation” can be viewed in its entirety now on YouTube. youtu.be/f3gmo4IZHzQ?...

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The Future of Local Journalism - A Community Conversation; Oct. 1, 2025 @ Burchfield Penney

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Due to more cost cutting by Lee Enterprises, the Guild is saying difficult goodbyes to 4 more members: Dale Anderson, Toni Ruberto, Natalie Brophy and Jamal Harris Jr. (not pictured). We thank them for their contributions to The News and wish them well in their next chapter.

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Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh @pghguild.com · 10/11/2025

BREAKING: We won! Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years. pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...

A yellow bridge in front of a city background with three banners reading "POST-GAZETTE STRIKERS WILL WIN".

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Tonight -- The Future of Local Journalism: A Community Conversation 7 p.m., Burchfield Penney Free and open to the public!

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

A quick reminder about our event next week. It's important, and it's free and open to the public.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

As the media landscape changes, what local journalists do every day continues to mean a lot to our community. What lies ahead for WNY will be the topic of our event next week, which is free and open to the public. Please join us.

Flyer for Oct. 1 event at Burchfield Penney Art Center sponsored by the Buffalo Newspaper Guild. It's called The Future of Local Journalism: A Community Conversation. Panelists are Maki Becker, Jon Harris, Geoff Kelly, Charles Gilbert and Dave Greber. Elizabeth Licata will serve as moderator. The event is free and open to the public.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The mission of getting vital local news out to the WNY community faces growing obstacles. At our upcoming event, local journalists will discuss current challenges and the efforts to safeguard local journalism for the future. Please join our community conversation.

Flyer for Oct. 1 event at Burchfield Penney "The Future of Local Journalism: A Community Conversation"

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day! ✊📰 Across the country, NewsGuild members are winning strong contracts, fighting layoffs and building power on the job. Our victories this year prove what happens when journalists and media workers stand together. Solidarity today and every day. 💪

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day from the Guild! We just marched in the Buffalo Central Labor Council and the WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 2025 Labor Day Parade.

Buffalo Newspaper Guild members march in Buffalo’s Labor Day Parade.

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Francesca Bond @chessabond.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Since the paywall is down on The Buffalo News website this weekend, here are some of the stories I’ve written over the last few months. And if you want to read more after the weekend is over, support local journalism (woo!) and become a subscriber. buffalonews.com/life-enterta...

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In the land of #NeverRanch, how Buffalo acquired a taste for blue cheese

Buffalonians have acquired a taste for blue cheese that the rest of the country doesn't understand. We explored blue cheese's local history, appeal, variations and why some still choose ranch.

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Aaron Besecker @aaronbesecker.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Read for free this weekend. Find all my stories here: buffalonews.com/users/profil...

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Check out our hard-working members’ work for free this weekend on buffalonews.com

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Aaron Besecker @aaronbesecker.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Paywall at buffalonews.com down now through rest of holiday weekend. Ani DiFranco: Buffalo will 'always be my home' buffalonews.com/life-enterta...

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Ani DiFranco: Buffalo will 'always be my home'

The folk singer said she “can’t wait” to see what a revitalized downtown and new immigrant populations have done for the city.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Each day, members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild work tirelessly to report important stories in WNY. From lead contamination in local schools to the disputed history or the chicken wing, you can read it all for free this weekend on buffalonews.com.

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buffalonews.com | Read the latest Buffalo, NY, and Erie County news from the Buffalo News. Get headlines on local weather, entertainment, and events.

Read the latest Buffalo, NY, and Erie County news from the Buffalo News. Get headlines on local weather, entertainment, and events.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The paywall at buffalonews.com is down today through the holiday weekend. Access our members' important, daily work as local journalists for free now through Tuesday. #ProtectLocalJournalism

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 17/07/2025

We can’t be neutral about attacks on journalists and the First Amendment. We stand proudly with @lapressclub.bsky.social Media companies must stand up. Journalists have the right to do their jobs safely. Not in a union? Reach out to us: organize@newsguild.org

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 11/07/2025

Last night’s Protect Local Journalism event at the Buffalo History Museum was postponed after cartoonist Adam Zyglis and his family received violent threats. We stand with Adam and with every journalist facing intimidation for doing their job.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The Buffalo History Museum also released a statement

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The Buffalo Newspaper Guild and The Buffalo History Museum have made the decision to postpone tonight’s scheduled program with Adam Zyglis, originally planned as part of the closing events for Ink & Insights: 20 Years of Adam Zyglis Cartoons. This decision follows credible threats related to Mr. Zyglis’ recent work and reflects our shared commitment to the safety and well-being of our guests, staff, and community.

The decision to cancel comes in a moment of tension that underscores, rather than undermines, the very purpose of this exhibit. Ink & Insights was conceived to explore how editorial cartooning shapes—and is shaped by—civic discourse across presidencies, social movements, and defining events in Western New York’s history.

As a Museum, we are committed to the work of historical literacy. We present stories and artifacts that help people make sense of their world—past and present—and we believe that context, complexity, and dialogue are essential to a healthy democracy.
Editorial cartooning has long held a space within that dialogue. It distills big questions into bold images. It is also a form of expression protected by the First Amendment and tested in times of social and political unrest.

We strongly condemn threats of violence against Adam Zyglis or any individual for exercising that right. These tactics have no place in civil society.

We understand that this moment has provoked a range of strong and sometimes conflicting responses. As a Museum, we don’t have all the answers—but we remain committed to holding space for dialogue, especially when it’s difficult. We will work with the Guild to reschedule the program and will share details when available.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Please see our statement about tonight's event at the Buffalo History Museum. Statement also here: buffaloguild.org/wp-content/u...

Buffalo History Museum event postponed after threats of violence made against Buffalo News editorial cartoonist and family

7.10.25 – The Buffalo Newspaper Guild and Buffalo History Museum are postponing a planned happy hour event this evening at the museum in light of serious concerns about public safety and direct threats that have warranted intervention by Buffalo police.

The initial event, “Drawing Support for Local Journalism,” was planned more than a month ago to launch the Guild’s public “Protect Local Journalism” campaign at a museum exhibit highlighting the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis, before the exhibit’s closing.

The free, public and nonpartisan event was intended to promote a message about the need to protect this community by safeguarding a strong, local free press amid pressures being faced by news organizations across the country and here in Western New York.

However, public criticism of an editorial cartoon about Texas flooding published Tuesday in The Buffalo News, and malicious campaigning for individuals to protest and confront Zyglis at this event, has resulted in a series of death threats against Zyglis and a deluge of other direct threats to hurt him and his family.

We wholly condemn the individuals who have chosen to twist a positive, public event into an attempt to terrorize and silence Zyglis, spread fear among journalists and their supporters, and distort the mission of a free press.

Zyglis is an opinion cartoonist who puts his name to every cartoon he draws. While his work is separate and independent from the work of newsroom reporters and editors at The Buffalo News, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild will not stand for physical threats of harm against him and his family. Those who stoop to such cowardly, disgraceful and anonymous acts must be held accountable. The threats made against Zyglis are being forwarded to law enforcement.

Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of public safety, however, we have decided to postpone the Buffalo History Museum happy hour event. It will be rescheduled. We thank the museum leadership and staff for graciously hosting this event and enduring the needless inconvenience recent events have placed upon them.

The Buffalo News remains the largest news organization in Western New York. Its staff, including members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, are dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate information to the people who live and work here every day. The spiteful campaign to attack and harm Zyglis represents only one more example of the challenges we face as a community and the need to better communicate and support our vital, public role.

We encourage everyone to speak out against these hateful and illegal intimidation tactics and to support the Guild’s greater mission, found at www.ProtectLocalJournalism.com.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

If you'd like to support local journalists, here's a reminder about our event tomorrow. It's free to get in (cash bar) and open to the public.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Join us Thursday for Drawing Support for Local Journalism. It's free and open to the public. You can check out Adam Zyglis' exhibit. The Guild is also launching a campaign to raise awareness about the need to protect strong, independent journalism in WNY. www.facebook.com/share/15jHWd...

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Join us July 10 for “Drawing Support for Local Journalism” - as we mark the closing of @adamzyglis.bsky.social’s Ink & Insight. Come and mingle with hard-working Guild journalists as we celebrate the closing of Zyglis' 20-year exhibition and launch our Support Local Journalism Community Campaign.

Compilation of Adam Zyglis' political cartoons in promotional image for July 10 event at Buffalo History Museum

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The Buffalo News is hiring a "trending/general assignment" reporter. It's a Guild position. jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/leeent...

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride! We had a blast at today’s Buffalo Pride Parade.

Buffalo Newspaper Guild members march down Elmwood Avenue in the Buffalo Pride Parade

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

See everyone Sunday at the Buffalo Pride Parade!

Buffalo Newspaper Guild members march down Elmwood Avenue in 2024 Buffalo Pride Parade

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Every year, our members help with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's spring waterfront cleanup. On Saturday morning, we volunteered along Scajaquada Creek in Black Rock. The Guild has participated in the cleanup for many years and we do so in memory of the late Guild leader John “Jay” Bonfatti.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Congratulations to Tom Wiley, the new CEO of the National Trust for Local News. The Guild thanks him for his five years of service as publisher of The Buffalo News and appreciated his leadership, energy and innovative style. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

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Buffalo News Publisher Tom Wiley to lead National Trust for Local News

Tom Wiley will become CEO of the National Trust for Local News, a pioneering nonprofit national news cooperative centered around Maine, Colorado and Georgia.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

"Please know that employees in Buffalo, including the Guild-represented reporters, photojournalists, editors, district managers and circulation clerks, continue to tirelessly work to bring the community the strong local journalism it deserves." Full statement here: buffaloguild.org/2025/02/12/b...

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild statement on cyberattack

This last week has been difficult for everyone at The Buffalo News, especially our loyal readers. As was publicly acknowledged Friday, The Buffalo News has grappled with a “cybersecurity even…

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katherine fitzgerald @kfitz134.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The Buffalo Bills are AFC East champs once again 🏆 Ryan on what it means: buffalonews.com/sports/profe... Jay's observations: buffalonews.com/sports/profe... Mark's plays: buffalonews.com/sports/profe... MATT MILANO: buffalonews.com/sports/profe... PHOTOS: buffalonews.com/multimedia/p...

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Ryan O'Halloran: Bills still tops in division, but bigger, attainable goals remain

"The Bills are dangerous because they can win in different ways – via Allen’s arm or tailback James Cook’s running ability or the post-catch yards by receiver Khalil Shakir or because of a takeaway-hu...

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Our newsroom’s and our union’s loss is also the community’s loss. We wish our former colleagues all the best in their next chapters.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Editor and reporter Scott Scanlon (not pictured in the group shot) worked in Florida and for the Syracuse newspapers for 18 years before arriving at the News in 2004.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Reporter and former arts editor Mark Sommer began working in journalism in the late 1980s and made stops in places including Topeka and Albany before coming to the News in 1999.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Reporter Harold McNeil worked at WEBR and the Niagara Gazette before joining the News in 1989.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Reporter Barb O’Brien worked in radio in Salamanca and Olean before coming to the News in 1984.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Last week, our newsroom and union sadly said goodbye to four veteran journalists. In total, they worked at The Buffalo News for 120 years and in journalism for more than 150 years. Group photo taken Friday: From L, Harold McNeil, Barb O’Brien, Mike McAndrew (he's leaving but not yet) & Mark Sommer.

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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

The Guild congratulates Margaret Kenny Giancola on being named editor-in-chief of The Buffalo News. We look forward to continuing to work with Margaret, a former Guild member, to build a sustainable local news operation in Buffalo. We also wish Sheila Rayam well in her next chapter.

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