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2 On Your Side has teamed up with Investigative Post, a non-profit investigative reporting center focused on issues of importance to Buffalo and Western New York. Investigative Post and 2 On Your Side both believe in strong watchdog and investigative journalism that hold powerful accountable and give a voice to the voiceless. On this page you will see content co-produced by Investigative Post and 2 On Your Side, as well as stories developed by Investigative Post, led by founder and editor Jim Heaney. Heaney is a 25-year veteran reporting on issues around Buffalo and Western New York.

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Investigative Post: Studies Show Peace Bridge Neighbors Pay With Health

10:34 AM, May 23, 2013

An Investigative Post report has found a strong link between Peace Bridge pollution, especially diesel truck fumes, and high asthma rates in the neighborhood adjacent to the bridge.

Eric Mower & Associates Ends Pricey Relationship With BMHA

5:27 PM, May 18, 2013

A public relations firm cast in a bad light by its no-bid, $325 an hour contract with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is walking away from the work.

BMHA Reacts to Pressure, Puts PR Contract Out to Bid

6:38 PM, May 15, 2013

The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has come under fire for its use of a high-priced public relations firm.

City of Buffalo Finally Hires Recycling Coordinator

2:46 PM, May 15, 2013

Buffalo has its first recycling coordinator in four years.

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Asthma epidemic near Peace Bridge

May 22, 2013

Posted in Co-produced with WGRZ,Featured,In-Depth

An Investigative Post report produced in partnership with WGRZ has found a strong link between Peace Bridge pollution, especially diesel truck fumes, and high asthma rates in the neighborhood adjacent to the bridge. An analysis of scientific studies and other data shows asthma rates on the Lower West Side are about four times the national average and residents with asthma can be [...]

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More targeting of reporters by Obama administration

May 20, 2013

Posted in Media

Glenn Greenwald of the Guardian reports on the latest revelation of government snooping into the work of journalists, this time a Washington correspondent with Fox News. Greenwald also delves into the legal logic behind the government’s efforts in what he sees as an effort to criminalize investigative reporting of national security issues.

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Eric Mower says ‘no mas’

May 17, 2013

Posted in Co-produced with WGRZ,Featured,Investigations,News

  A public relations firm cast in a bad light by its no-bid contract with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority that paid up to $325 an hour is walking away from the work. Eric Mower + Associates sent the BMHA a letter today (Friday) saying it won’t compete for the new contract the authority put out to [...]

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Humans to blame for climate change

May 16, 2013

Posted in In-Depth

A review of thousands of academic papers found an almost unanimous conclusion: humans are to blame for climate change. A report by The Guardian.

The post Humans to blame for climate change appeared first on Investigative Post.

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Housing authority’s no-bid PR contract

May 16, 2013

Posted in Co-produced with WGRZ,News

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More than $90,000 later, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority decides to put its public relations work out to bid. Which raises the question: “Does the authority require such high-priced help?” Jim Heaney discusses with WGRZ’s Scott Levin.

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