https://freerepublic.com/tag/democratreason/ en-us Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393543/posts BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A scheduled two-day Department of Homeland Security Careers Expo has been canceled after Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz intervened. On Thursday, Poloncarz, a Democrat, released a joint statement with convention center CEO Patrick Kaler, in which Poloncarz said in part: "Erie County has a long and proud history of welcoming immigrants and refugees from around the world... The Buffalo Convention Center is a publicly owned community asset, and I do not believe it should be used to support recruitment efforts that are inconsistent with the values we have repeatedly expressed as a welcoming community." Poloncarz also... WKBW https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393543/posts#comment Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT