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Mark Poloncarz
@markpoloncarz.bsky.social
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Former hockey coach, frustrated golfer, political and history nerd. Just a kid from Sunny LA (Lackawanna that is) who grew up to be Erie County's Executive.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 4h
Thank you to the West Seneca and Amherst Democratic Committees for welcoming me tonight to talk about how we Democrats are fighting for the people of our communities and country.

I am proud to be a member of the party that will always fight for the men, women and families of our country.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 8h
We don't arrest officials in this country because we disagree with them, nor do we arrest them because they are standing up for their communities. We all should stand with Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson because what's happening in Chicago could happen anywhere else.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 13h
The latest statistics on shooting incidents in Buffalo continue the excellent trend of reductions, especially the 50+% reduction when compared to the 5 year average.

Kudos go out to the BPD, other law enforcement agencies, including EC's teams, as well as anti-violence agencies. Well done by all!
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 15h
"Banned Together" follows three students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. As they evolve from local to national activists the film reveals the dark forces behind the accelerating wave of book bans in the U.S.
buffalolib.libcal.com/event/15338632
A Screening of Banned Together: A Film on the Fight Against Censorship
A popcorn filled screening of Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship. This film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans...
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 15h
As part of Banned Books Week, tonight at 6 PM the Library's Merriweather Branch will hold a free screening of "Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship."

Come join the Library for this screening in its comfortable auditorium with free popcorn!
buffalolib.libcal.com/event/15338632
A Screening of Banned Together: A Film on the Fight Against Censorship
A popcorn filled screening of Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship. This film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans...
buffalolib.libcal.com
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 18h
Perfectly said by Libbey Call, one of my law school classmates.

If you support the recent acts she is referring to you are definitely on the wrong side of history.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 1d
Great event tonight for Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga Town Council. Town boards should focus on providing services to their constituents as efficiently as possible, and that's what Stephen will do.

A member of the IBEW # 41 who will fight for you, please support Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga.
Great event tonight for Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga Town Council. Town boards should focus on providing services to their constituents as efficiently as possible, and that's what Stephen will do. A member of the Int. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 41 who will fight for you, I ask my friends in Cheektowaga to support Stephen Nowicki for one of the Town board seats. Great event tonight for Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga Town Council. Town boards should focus on providing services to their constituents as efficiently as possible, and that's what Stephen will do. A member of the Int. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 41 who will fight for you, I ask my friends in Cheektowaga to support Stephen Nowicki for one of the Town board seats. Great event tonight for Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga Town Council. Town boards should focus on providing services to their constituents as efficiently as possible, and that's what Stephen will do. A member of the Int. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 41 who will fight for you, I ask my friends in Cheektowaga to support Stephen Nowicki for one of the Town board seats. Great event tonight for Stephen Nowicki for Cheektowaga Town Council. Town boards should focus on providing services to their constituents as efficiently as possible, and that's what Stephen will do. A member of the Int. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 41 who will fight for you, I ask my friends in Cheektowaga to support Stephen Nowicki for one of the Town board seats.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 1d
Election Day is less than a month away and there are some very important local races, including in Cheektowaga.

MAGA Republicans have run the town very poorly recently. Its time to return a competent council to Cheektowaga. Instead of protesting on October 18th, please join me at this GOTV Rally 👇
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 1d
‼️This Thursday‼️ Join the Erie County Department for the Aging at West Side Community Services for a Public Hearing to share your ideas so the dept. can better shape its programs.

📅 Thursday, October 9th
🕐 1–2 PM
📍 West Side Community Services 161 Vermont St, Buffalo

www3.erie.gov/aging/public...
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you. I rarely play out anymore but this was fun and for a great event.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2d
This weekend the Poles are taking over Williamsville!

It's Polish Heritage Month and the General Pulaski Association will be holding their annual Fallfest and the 87th Pulaski Day Parade in Williamsville. The food will be tasty and the piwo cold (IYKYK).

See you there!

www.generalpulaski.com
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2d
Since 2022, Erie County has invested $14,775,034 in our Small Business Storefront Revitalization Program!

It’s made a BIG difference for hundreds of small businesses and is part of our continual efforts to grow our economy.

Learn more about who we've helped and where: www3.erie.gov/economicdeve...
We know small businesses are the backbone of our economy. That's why, since 2022, Erie County has invested $14,775,034 in our Small Business Storefront Revitalization Program! It’s made a BIG difference for hundreds of small businesses across the county and is part of our continual efforts to grow our economy. Learn more about what businesses we've helped and by municipality: https://www3.erie.gov/economicdevelopment/storefront-revitalization-grant-program
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2d
It's Banned Books Week, a week that highlights free and open access to information and spotlights attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.

The Library is hosting a number of programs across the county to highlight the danger of banning books and ideas: bl.buffalolib.org/FreedomToRead
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 3d
I don't truly know how any person who believes in our Constitution and the rule of law can support this or what is happening in Chicago. It is antithetical to what our nation supposedly stands for, or at least did before this administration took office. 2/2

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/u...
Trump Sends California National Guard Troops to Portland, Ore.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 3d
There is nothing normal about the president sending National Guard troops from one state into another in order to stop a non-existent threat to our security and subvert a ruling of a U.S. District Court Judge.

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Trump Sends California National Guard Troops to Portland, Ore.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 3d
Thanks to my friends with Amherst Parks for the invitation to play some tunes as part of its Walton Woods Enchanted Forest Walk, as well to Lizzie Arnold and Sal Calandra for their collaboration, and to all who attended. It was a relaxing and beautiful Friday night out after a very unusual week.
Thanks to my friends with Amherst Parks for the invitation to play some tunes as part of its Walton Woods Enchanted Forest Walk, as well to Lizzie Arnold and Sal Calandra for their collaboration, and to all who attended. It was a fun, relaxing and beautiful Friday night out after a very unusual week. Thanks to my friends with Amherst Parks for the invitation to play some tunes as part of its Walton Woods Enchanted Forest Walk, as well to Lizzie Arnold and Sal Calandra for their collaboration, and to all who attended. It was a fun, relaxing and beautiful Friday night out after a very unusual week. Thanks to my friends with Amherst Parks for the invitation to play some tunes as part of its Walton Woods Enchanted Forest Walk, as well to Lizzie Arnold and Sal Calandra for their collaboration, and to all who attended. It was a fun, relaxing and beautiful Friday night out after a very unusual week.
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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · 4d
Mark Kelly: “lf you are undocumented in our country, you cannot get healthcare from the Affordable Care Act exchange. You are not eligible for Medicare. You are not eligible for Medicaid. They’re just making that up. They just like to blame brown people.”
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d
This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 4d
Last I checked, Congress makes the laws, not the White House.
Image of an X post from @realDonaldTrump (Donald J. Trump) at 7:26 PM on October 3, 2025, with 2.54K ReTruths and 8.83K Likes. The post reads: "To ICE, Border Patrol, Law Enforcement, and all U.S. Military: As per my August 25, 2025 Executive Order, please be advised that, from this point forward, anybody burning the American Flag will be subject to one year in prison. You will be immediately arrested. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 4d
Every Saturday this fall our Erie County Parks' Rangers will be holding special programs and hikes throughout our parks.

Click below to learn about what's scheduled and to register for a program.

It's how you can #FindYourNextAdventure in #YourErieCountyParks!

www3.erie.gov/parks/events
Events | Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 5d
Earlier this week the Trump administration announced it was cutting $187 million in federal antiterrorism and law enforcement aid to NY. Guess who reversed course after Democrats and Republicans joined together to criticize the cuts?

It's TACO time again, but at least this time it's good for NY.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 5d
The @eriecounty.bsky.social COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics scheduled for October 8 and 16 are both fully booked up. There are still some appointments available for the October 13 clinic in Buffalo. Click the below link to schedule an appointment.

We will be scheduling additional clinics very soon.
10/13/2025 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Form | COVID-19
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 6d
Click here for an update on the Union Road (Rt. 277) Bridge closure in West Seneca and the issue on the Canadian side of the border crossings affecting truck entry and resulting in long traffic back-ups in Interstate 190: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CgD...
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 6d
Assemblyman Pat Burke and I are calling on NYSEG to hold a local public hearing in West Seneca to give our residents an opportunity to respond to its proposed rate hike request. The nearest public hearing is to be held in Rochester. One must be held here.
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Lack of local hearing for NYSEG rate hikes draws fire from Poloncarz, Burke
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Assembly Member Patrick Burke, D-Orchard Park, questioned why the state's Public Service Commission scheduled zero public hearings on NYSEG's proposed increase...
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 6d
I have been advised the Union Road Bridge over Buffalo Creek in West Seneca near Clinton Street has been closed by the NYS Dept. of Transportation in all directions for emergency repairs. Please use an alternate route and avoid Union Road in the immediate vicinity, if possible.
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