Ken-Ton Bee

Armed Forces Day deserves recognition, too

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:10 +0000

Pop quiz: What is the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day?

Spindle items

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:11 +0000

DARLENE DONOHUE

Ken-Ton Editor

• THE BEST OF EAST — It always impresses me to see the listings of those Ken-Ton School District alumni who earn a spot in Kenmore East High School’s Hall of Distinction.

Republican Senate primary nearly invisible to voters

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:12 +0000

DAVID F. SHERMAN

Managing Editor

A lthough it seems like the 2012 presidential election campaign has been dragging on since Halloween, another important race is not getting nearly enough attention.

Reforming the state’s pension system protects taxpayers

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:12 +0000

MICHAEL RANZENHOFER

New York State Senator

Back in March, during the middle of the budget process, the State Senate — working together with the governor and State Assembly — passed a major pension reform bill. As a result of the creation of a new Tier VI pension plan, state and local governments can expect to save $80 billion over 30 years.