Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 11hNiagara County had $4 million earmarked to combat opioid addiction. For three years, the money sat unused as more than 200 residents died of overdoses. Read our latest story to learn more. investigativepost.org/2026/09/30/n... 012
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Buffalo could pay $4.5 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2017 police shooting death. If approved, the settlement would be among the largest police misconduct payouts in city history. Read the full story: investigativepost.org/2026/09/28/c... 041
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026New: A new report raises questions about how much choice Buffalo voters have in Common Council contests. Nearly two-thirds of general elections have been uncontested since 2011. Editor Jim Heaney reviews the findings & more in today’s 'Off the News.' investigativepost.org/2026/09/28/w... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Read J. Dale Shoemaker’s story on the $225M North Aud complex at Canalside, which New York State is fronting much of the cost for. See how we broke down the dozen loans and subsidies — and why critics say the deal is too generous. investigativepost.org/2026/09/24/s... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Go read Geoff Kelly's latest story with Cheektowaga Town Supervisor, Brian Nowak, before tomorrow's race for Erie County Democratic Committee treasurer. Learn what was discussed with Nowak and what is to come next. investigativepost.org/2026/09/23/d... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026October 22nd at 7pm, Steven Brill, will be headlining this event being hosted by us at the Burchfield Penney Art Center with, Sofia Rubinson. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online with this link: secure.qgiv.com/.../investig... 000
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New: The state will front almost all of the $225 million cost to build the mixed-use North Aud complex at Canalside. We broke down the dozen loans and subsidies offered to the developers— and why critics say the deal is too generous. investigativepost.org/2026/09/24/s... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New: Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak doesn’t expect to win Saturday’s race for Erie County Democratic Committee treasurer. He says his campaign is about the long game: reforms to make the party more transparent & responsive to its members. investigativepost.org/2026/09/23/d... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026New: With a new theme park planned, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls could leave the American side further in the dust. In today’s 'Off the News,' Editor Jim Heaney highlights reporting on Ontario’s ambitious tourism plans & more news from the week. investigativepost.org/2026/09/21/b... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Lead pipes poison children and adults across New York State, causing brain damage, developmental delays, and cancer. Compounding the problem: the lack of a consistent statewide approach to replace and pay for them. From New York Focus: investigativepost.org/2026/09/18/l...investigativepost.orgIn New York State, lead-free drinking water isn't cheapNew York’s piecemeal approach to funding lead pipe replacement means the safety of your drinking water may depend on your ZIP code. 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026New: Across New York, nearly half of all schools tested positive for lead in the drinking or cooking water. In Erie County, 70% of schools tested positive for lead in the water. The authors of a new study say immediate solutions like filters are needed. investigativepost.org/2026/09/17/n... 011
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026New: Eight years ago, City Hall granted ICE a dozen free parking spots along South Elmwood Avenue. Over the years, those spots could have earned $400k for the city. The Ryan administration has now revoked the free parking. investigativepost.org/2026/09/16/b... 060
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Muhammad Shoaib has been hailed as a hero in Niagara Falls for opening up fast food chains and tourist attractions. But the workers he hires accuse him of wage theft. While an investigation drags on, he continues to win subsidies from local officials. investigativepost.org/2026/09/10/r... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Breaking news: A Buffalo judge last week issued an arrest warrant for notorious landlord Charles Dobucki for failing to fix up his properties and appear in housing court. Dobucki owns several properties throughout Allentown, all in states of disrepair. investigativepost.org/2026/09/14/a... 130
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026New: Buffalo and Nashville’s new NFL stadiums each cost $2.2 billion. But the similarities end there. In today’s 'Off the News,' Editor Jim Heaney examines how Nashville’s stadium promises more for its city than Buffalo’s does, plus more news. investigativepost.org/2026/09/14/w... 120
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026New: The Niagara County IDA continues to supply fast food restaurateur Muhammad Shoaib with grants, even as the state investigates his businesses for wage theft. The latest: A $35,000 grant to open a tourist attraction on Rainbow Boulevard. investigativepost.org/2026/09/10/r... 040
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026New: We're taking a deep dive into next year's race for Erie County Executive. County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick is running -- and has begun to poll voters. But he'll face stiff competition from both the Democratic & Republican parties. investigativepost.org/2026/09/09/a... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Meet Narm Nathan, Investigative Post's newest reporter. Narm is a data whiz and will be adding a new depth to our existing reporting while also developing investigations of his own. Narm is also our first All In Media fellow. investigativepost.org/2026/09/09/i... 040
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026New: A new study found that at least one in four NFL players develops debilitating brain injuries caused by frequent blows to the head. In today's 'Off the News', Jim Heaney writes about the Bills greats who've suffered, & much more from the week that was. investigativepost.org/2026/09/07/p... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026New: ICE arrests have surged across upstate New York this summer and Buffalo has emerged as ground zero. More than 1,100 migrants have been arrested in the Queen City since Trump's return, more than any other municipality. We crunch the latest numbers: investigativepost.org/2026/09/03/b... 051
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026New: The Hochul admin has put in place new rules that could screw up Buffalo's program to hold landlords accountable for not cleaning lead paint & pipes out of city homes. The city has such a program in place, but the state wants to delay until 2029. investigativepost.org/2026/09/02/s... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026New: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' slashed funding for SNAP, the federal food assistance program. States were left to fill in the gap. New York is one of three that is kicking that cost to counties. Could that mean property tax increases in Western New York? investigativepost.org/2026/09/01/c... 110
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In his latest column, iPost Editor Jim Heaney argues that the eight Buffalo cops who skipped shifts ought to be punished. We reported last week that the officers, who skipped out on 100 hours of work in an 12-day period, have thus far escaped consequences. investigativepost.org/2026/08/31/n... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026New: ICE is expanding its detention center in Batavia by adding a "temporary detention structure" capable to hold100 migrants. In other places, that's meant tents. The expansion comes as arrests have surged — more than 6,200 since Trump's return. investigativepost.org/2026/08/28/i... 022
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026New: Wegmans on Amherst Street scanned the faces of its customers. So did Delaware North at its Hamburg casino. Rich Products used the tech, too. Those admissions are thanks to a new law mandating companies disclose when they collect biometric data: investigativepost.org/2026/08/27/c... 072
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026New: Eight Buffalo cops, already on "light duty" in the police's security camera room, frequently showed up late, left early or disappeared for hours at a time while on shift. They also fudged time sheets for one another. None were ever punished. investigativepost.org/2026/08/26/c... 052
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A little-known federal program is quietly paying sheriff's deputies of border counties to arrest immigrants. Hochul backs the program, which has resulted in dozens of arrests in recent years. Arrests have followed stops for low-level traffic violations. investigativepost.org/2026/08/25/p... 176
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026In today's 'Off The News' column, Jim Heaney notes the departure of WBEN's Tom Bauerle, the controversial conservative who was on air for more than two decades. That and more as Jim takes stock of the week that was: investigativepost.org/2026/08/24/w... 032
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 23/08/2026For weeks, a Niagara Falls family living near Love Canal has feared their home might sit atop a toxic waste dump. Then they learned part of their property had been flagged for cleanup more than 30 years ago. From the Niagara Gazette: investigativepost.org/2026/07/31/t... 021
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Back in January, IPost asked Orchard Park for any police reports that mention ICE, Border Patrol or immigration. The town rejected that request. It then rejected an appeal. Other departments readily release such reports. Now, we're suing: investigativepost.org/2026/08/20/i... 081
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026New: Buffalo voters will have 11 ballot referendums to say yea or nay to November 3. They're the result of the Charter Revision Commission which was tasked with amending the city's constitution. Some changes are big, while others are minor. Read about all 11: investigativepost.org/2026/08/19/1... 042
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Progressives got their hopes up when the Buffalo Charter Revision Commission began meeting last year, viewing it as a vehicle for change. But many proposed reforms failed. Only a few will appear before voters this fall. Read our diagnosis of the process: investigativepost.org/2026/08/18/e... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026The Buffalo police union is accusing Parking Commissioner Justin Booth of being behind this "ACAB" meme, posted to the Instagram story of GoBike Buffalo, the nonprofit he used to run. Booth hasn't worked at GoBike since December. He remains employed. investigativepost.org/2026/08/14/b... 011
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026New: If you’ve followed our reporting for a while, you know IPost has raised a lot of issues around taxpayer support for Highmark Stadium. In this week’s Off the News, Editor Jim Heaney looks inside. Did it win him over? Yes. But with some caveats. investigativepost.org/2026/08/17/b... 022
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The U.S. Army paid General Dynamics $533 million to build a new artillery factory in Texas. It hasn’t produced a single usable shell—and the company hasn’t repaid a penny. From ProPublica: investigativepost.org/2026/08/13/t...investigativepost.orgThis publicly funded, $533 million artillery factory has made nothingThe U.S. Army paid General Dynamics $533 million to build a plant that hasn't produced a single usable shell. No one's been held accountable. 032
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A Buffalo police union vice president says there’s only one way Mayor Sean Ryan can make amends with rank-and-file officers: Fire Parking Commissioner Justin Booth. The union claims he's behind a "ACAB" meme posted on his former employer's Instagram. investigativepost.org/2026/08/14/b... 010
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Seeking to supply artillery shells to Ukraine, the Army funded a Texas factory to the tune of $533 million. The factory never produced a single shell. Instead, its robots caught fire, repeatedly. New, from ProPublica: investigativepost.org/2026/08/13/t... 040
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Tests have found "alarming" levels of industrial toxins in the backyard of a Niagara Falls home. But the state is refusing to relocate the family, which has suffered numerous health issues over the years. Our partners at The Niagara Gazette report: investigativepost.org/2026/08/12/a... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026NewsGuard AI is a news service that draws exclusively from news & information sources rated as reliable by NewsGuard. Since 2018, NewsGuard has reviewed and rated more than 36,000 online sources for credibility and transparency. Try it free for 30 days: investigativepost.org/2026/08/06/i...investigativepost.orgIntroducing NewsGuard AI, a reliable source of newsNewsGuard AI is a chatbot that draws only from credible news sites, an antidote to the disinformation that permeates the Internet. 200
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026New: NY Attorney General Letitia James has concluded her office lacks the authority to prosecute the Border Patrol agents who left Nurul Amin Shah Alam in the February Cold. But the Erie County DA, she wrote in a letter, may be able to press charges. investigativepost.org/2026/08/11/a... 031
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026New: In this week’s Off the News, Editor Jim Heaney gives Mayor Sean Ryan a thumbs-up after seven months in office and recaps our latest reporting on development subsidies, opioid funds, newly released footage of the struggle preceding a jail death and more. investigativepost.org/2026/08/10/m... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026New: Save the Michaels has sued founder & former CEO, Avi Israel, alleging he treated the addiction services nonprofit as his “own piggy bank” & pocketed more than $1 million in public funds & donations. Israel did not respond to a request for comment. investigativepost.org/2026/08/10/5... 031
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Since December, IPost has been reporting on municipalities wasting their opioid settlement dollars on things like lawnmowers, unbuilt treatment centers and firefighter equipment. Who will hold them accountable? Not the state, one official said last week. investigativepost.org/2026/08/07/5... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New: The apartment building under construction on the site of the former Memorial Auditorium has received a 30-year property tax abatement from the Hochul administration. Days before it was granted, the developer donated to Hochul's campaign. investigativepost.org/2026/08/06/c... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New: NewsGuard AI is a personalized news service that draws only from outlets vetted for credibility and cites the source of every factual claim. Investigative Post readers can try it free for 30 days. Learn more: investigativepost.org/2026/08/06/i... 021
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026New: The state Attorney General released body cam video this week showing the altercation between Erie County Sheriff's deputies and Shaun Humphrey, a Seneca Nation citizen, who died in the hospital following the incident. investigativepost.org/2026/08/05/a... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan wants to change how city police operate. Some of that will come via contract negotiations with the union. Other changes will come from his office directly. Read his thoughts on the police, the state of downtown and more: investigativepost.org/2026/08/05/i... 020
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026New: In time, cities like Buffalo and Cleveland will become destinations for climate refugees. In this week's Off the News, Editor Jim Heaney covers looming water rationing in the West and why Buffalo should start preparing now for climate migration. investigativepost.org/2026/08/03/b... 030
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Guards at ICE's detention center in Batavia make good money. Armed officers start at $81,000 a year — before overtime and bonuses. We've obtained records that offer a glimpse at who staffs the facility and what they're paid. Here's what we found: investigativepost.org/2026/07/28/i...investigativepost.orgICE guards in New York are anonymous but well-paidSalary information obtained by Investigative Post shows ICE guards make $80,000 to start and that more senior employees make six figures. 021
Investigative Post @ipostnews.bsky.social · 01/08/2026New: A Niagara Falls family is worried sick they've been living on top of a toxic waste dump for years. The McKiernans recently found documentation detailing toxic waste cleanups from properties surrounding their home. Was theirs also part of the dump? investigativepost.org/2026/07/31/t... 032