There is a rally today for a local dad who was arrested by ICE at a checkin appointment. He’s been here two decades. Local media has not been following these stories nearly enough. @jdaleshoemaker.bsky.social has been doing best reporting in WNY for Investigative Post.

"[M]igrant arrived in February at the Batavia ICE detention facility suffering frostbite." "Agents [..] never took him to the [doctor's] appointment." "[I]t was too late to save his fingers; parts of six were later amputated." #NewYork #USA #Incarceration #Healthcare #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

Passing anti #WageTheft laws isn't enough; we need DAs and other enforcers to act! NYS passed a law making #WageTheft a felony but in parts of the state, prosecutors haven't brought cases. Great reporting by @jdaleshoemaker.bsky.social‬. www.investigativepost.org/2025/05/20/l...

BREAKING: ICE agents raided Buffalo’s immigration court yesterday, ultimately arresting 4 who had shown up for scheduled hearings before a judge. ICE here & nationwide — per The Intercept — sought to have cases dismissed & then proceeded to arrest people. www.investigativepost.org/2025/05/22/i...

ICYMI: The Trump administration is now detaining families — including young children — in cells at the bridges on the NY-Canada border. These families & kids are described as “disappearing:” No charges, no official listing of their detention. www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/f...

NEW: The Trump admin is detaining individuals & families — including those with young kids — in cells at the bridges on the NY-Canada border for as long as 2 weeks. I personally confirmed one family's detention. Advocates & officials confirmed others. www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/f...

the “get me to god’s country” thing is funny given that any and all gods that exist abandoned America a long, long time ago

How’s this for a cover up? - Narco chief for Erie County Sheriff drives home “impaired” - Hits 7 cars, causes $60k in damage - Whisked away in a cop car - Sister-in-law signs the reports - Keeps his $200k/yr job, Sheriff won’t talk or provide records www.investigativepost.org/2025/03/11/5...

finally deleted X/Twitter from my phone. now if i want to mindlessly scroll i have to come here, which is far more boring and has far less slop for me to consume. i love being part of the “social media generation”

In exchange for throwing hundreds of millions at the Buffalo Bills’ stadium(s), NY leaders, including Gov. Hochul, party for free. That includes a six-pack costing $45. Sold, of course, by billionaire-owned Delaware North, former employer of Mr. Hochul. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

so awesome that 60% of twitter is just posts like this now lol

It seems it’s only a matter of time before Evans Bank forecloses on downtown’s Braymiller Market. In the meantime, city officials are debating how to fill the space. The Acting Mayor wants it to be a police station; a Council leader wants a grocery. www.investigativepost.org/2025/02/06/f...

Let's see if this thing's on... It's been a busy week for me at Investigative Post. Buffalo leaders continue to debate what the future of the now-shuttered Braymiller market should be. A police station? Another grocer? And will they demand their $ back? www.investigativepost.org/2025/02/06/f...