Noah Steele
@steelenoaht.bsky.social
Musicologist and Double Bassist
based between Washington D.C and Buffalo, NY
based between Washington D.C and Buffalo, NY
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The only thing that's changed since I wrote this a year ago is that journalism is now one victim of a comprehensive government assault on civil society. We need to be fighting. The idea that journalism can sit outside of politics gets more ridiculous every day.
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Public Funding of Journalism Is the Only Way
There is no other magic solution. I promise.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The only thing that's changed since I wrote this a year ago is that journalism is now one victim of a comprehensive government assault on civil society. We need to be fighting. The idea that journalism can sit outside of politics gets more ridiculous every day.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/public-fun...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/public-fun...
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Awesome turnout this morning at a Get Out The Vote Rally in support of Sean Ryan for Buffalo Mayor!!
I know Sean has the leadership skills and experience to take our wonderful city to even greater heights.
If you are a City of #Buffalo Democrat, I ask you to vote for #SeanRyanForMayor!!
I know Sean has the leadership skills and experience to take our wonderful city to even greater heights.
If you are a City of #Buffalo Democrat, I ask you to vote for #SeanRyanForMayor!!
June 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Awesome turnout this morning at a Get Out The Vote Rally in support of Sean Ryan for Buffalo Mayor!!
I know Sean has the leadership skills and experience to take our wonderful city to even greater heights.
If you are a City of #Buffalo Democrat, I ask you to vote for #SeanRyanForMayor!!
I know Sean has the leadership skills and experience to take our wonderful city to even greater heights.
If you are a City of #Buffalo Democrat, I ask you to vote for #SeanRyanForMayor!!
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The Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, and the terminations are hitting Western New York.
Buffalo arts groups caught in Trump administration’s NEA funding cuts
The Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, and the terminations are hitting Buffalo.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, and the terminations are hitting Western New York.
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Watch Panda Bear Bring Full Band ‘Sinister Grift’ To NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’
Watch Panda Bear Bring Full Band ‘Sinister Grift’ To NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’
Panda Bear performed songs from his new solo album, ‘Sinister Grift,’ and more for NPR Music’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ series.
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April 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Watch Panda Bear Bring Full Band ‘Sinister Grift’ To NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’
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We invite you to a thought-provoking dialogue at "In Conversation" – a celebration of intellectual freedom, supporting the essential role of libraries in our communities.
Purchase tickets to join us on Friday, May 9 from 6-9 pm at The Admiral Room: ways2give.buffalolib.org/inconversati...
Purchase tickets to join us on Friday, May 9 from 6-9 pm at The Admiral Room: ways2give.buffalolib.org/inconversati...
April 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We invite you to a thought-provoking dialogue at "In Conversation" – a celebration of intellectual freedom, supporting the essential role of libraries in our communities.
Purchase tickets to join us on Friday, May 9 from 6-9 pm at The Admiral Room: ways2give.buffalolib.org/inconversati...
Purchase tickets to join us on Friday, May 9 from 6-9 pm at The Admiral Room: ways2give.buffalolib.org/inconversati...
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A dairy farmer in Potsdam is one of tens of thousands of American business owners caught paying the price of a spiraling trade war.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Here Are the Places Where the Recession Has Already Begun
Towns near the Canadian border are suffering.
www.theatlantic.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A dairy farmer in Potsdam is one of tens of thousands of American business owners caught paying the price of a spiraling trade war.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Important information from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library team on the impact of President Trump's executive order targeting libraries:
April 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Important information from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library team on the impact of President Trump's executive order targeting libraries:
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If you are not angry at President Trump's executive order attacking the Smithsonian Institution you are not an American. This is a blatant attempt to rewrite history, to whitewash the past to describe an America that never existed. This happens in autocratic states, not in a democracy.
March 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you are not angry at President Trump's executive order attacking the Smithsonian Institution you are not an American. This is a blatant attempt to rewrite history, to whitewash the past to describe an America that never existed. This happens in autocratic states, not in a democracy.
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10 years ago, when I introduced a bill to make public colleges & universities tuition free, it was called "radical." Not today. Over 100 colleges & universities now offer free tuition to working class students.
Now, we must expand that idea to all public colleges & universities.
Now, we must expand that idea to all public colleges & universities.
March 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
10 years ago, when I introduced a bill to make public colleges & universities tuition free, it was called "radical." Not today. Over 100 colleges & universities now offer free tuition to working class students.
Now, we must expand that idea to all public colleges & universities.
Now, we must expand that idea to all public colleges & universities.
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The 2025 State of the Birds report finds that long-term bird declines first reported in 2019 are continuing. The message couldn't be clearer: we need to act to protect birds & nature so humans & wildlife can thrive. Spread the word. #SaveTheBirds #StateOfTheBirds #ProtectBirds Stateofthebirds.org
March 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The 2025 State of the Birds report finds that long-term bird declines first reported in 2019 are continuing. The message couldn't be clearer: we need to act to protect birds & nature so humans & wildlife can thrive. Spread the word. #SaveTheBirds #StateOfTheBirds #ProtectBirds Stateofthebirds.org
Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman using their Kennedy Center performance to take a stand against its new leadership. Hell ya!!
March 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman using their Kennedy Center performance to take a stand against its new leadership. Hell ya!!
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“When you look and see Allentown’s vibrancy, its festivals, its artwork, think of them because that is who they are."
We're at a complete loss for words. We grieve with Allentown, the LGBTQ+ community, and all those who knew and loved Mikey and Jordan. ❤️
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We're at a complete loss for words. We grieve with Allentown, the LGBTQ+ community, and all those who knew and loved Mikey and Jordan. ❤️
buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Allentown artists and activists killed in their home
Two well-known Allentown figures in the arts and LGBTQ+ community were killed at their St. Louis Place apartment on Tuesday.
buffalonews.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
“When you look and see Allentown’s vibrancy, its festivals, its artwork, think of them because that is who they are."
We're at a complete loss for words. We grieve with Allentown, the LGBTQ+ community, and all those who knew and loved Mikey and Jordan. ❤️
buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
We're at a complete loss for words. We grieve with Allentown, the LGBTQ+ community, and all those who knew and loved Mikey and Jordan. ❤️
buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
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The beloved live music venue at 47 E. Mohawk St. has new owners – Bernice Radle and Frank A. DiMaria – who plan to create a non-profit entity they say will be positioned to ensure its future.
Preservationist, business owner behind plans to revive Mohawk Place
The beloved live music venue at 47 E. Mohawk St. has new owners – Bernice Radle and Frank A. DiMaria – who plan to create a non-profit entity they say will be positioned to ensure its future.
buffalonews.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The beloved live music venue at 47 E. Mohawk St. has new owners – Bernice Radle and Frank A. DiMaria – who plan to create a non-profit entity they say will be positioned to ensure its future.
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Heard this album live last week at the 9:30 Club. So much fun, definitely worth a listen!
Heard this album live last week at the 9:30 Club. So much fun, definitely worth a listen!
Sinister Grift, by Panda Bear
10 track album
pandabearmusic.bandcamp.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
pandabearmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sinist...
Heard this album live last week at the 9:30 Club. So much fun, definitely worth a listen!
Heard this album live last week at the 9:30 Club. So much fun, definitely worth a listen!
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Friendly and cool reminder: HALLWALLS GALLERY IS ALWAYS FREE‼️ We’re a perfect reason to come to downtown Buffalo. Visit us Tuesday - Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-2.
PHOTO: Artwork by Barbara Hart, included in Amid/In WNY currently on view. Exhibition closes February 28.
PHOTO: Artwork by Barbara Hart, included in Amid/In WNY currently on view. Exhibition closes February 28.
February 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Friendly and cool reminder: HALLWALLS GALLERY IS ALWAYS FREE‼️ We’re a perfect reason to come to downtown Buffalo. Visit us Tuesday - Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-2.
PHOTO: Artwork by Barbara Hart, included in Amid/In WNY currently on view. Exhibition closes February 28.
PHOTO: Artwork by Barbara Hart, included in Amid/In WNY currently on view. Exhibition closes February 28.
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The owner of a tire shop business plans to more than triple the size of Fitz Books & Waffles' former squat commercial building in downtown Buffalo, converting the century-old building to primarily residential use.
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Former Fitz Books building to get makeover
The owner of a tire shop business plans to more than triple the size of Fitz Books & Waffles' former squat commercial building in downtown Buffalo, converting the century-old building to primarily res...
buffalonews.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The owner of a tire shop business plans to more than triple the size of Fitz Books & Waffles' former squat commercial building in downtown Buffalo, converting the century-old building to primarily residential use.
buffalonews.com/news/local/b...
buffalonews.com/news/local/b...
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills quarterback, was voted the NFL’s most valuable player for the first time in his career.
Bills’ Josh Allen named NFL MVP in stunning win over Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
The 28-year-old Allen is the only Bills quarterback to be named MVP since the team joined the NFL in 1970.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills quarterback, was voted the NFL’s most valuable player for the first time in his career.
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As I noted in the Toronto Sun, instead of trying to annex Canada, my fellow Americans need to understand we are a stronger country when Canada is strong and independent, united with us in similar goals and aspirations, not just living together under one house.
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POLONCARZ: Trump doesn't speak for the majority on his views of Canada
We in western New York know our Canadian friends share many beliefs with Americans but we are not the same, and that’s a good thing
torontosun.com
February 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
As I noted in the Toronto Sun, instead of trying to annex Canada, my fellow Americans need to understand we are a stronger country when Canada is strong and independent, united with us in similar goals and aspirations, not just living together under one house.
torontosun.com/opinion/colu... 3 of 3
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After more than three decades and thousands of performances, Mohawk Place said goodbye to Buffalo on Friday.
Photos: Mohawk Place says farewell
After more than three decades and thousands of performances, Mohawk Place said goodbye to Buffalo on Friday.
buffalonews.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After more than three decades and thousands of performances, Mohawk Place said goodbye to Buffalo on Friday.
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Each and every one of us have power.
Take five minutes to call your representatives to tell them about how the OMB grant and loan freezes affect you.
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121, and you can also look your representative's direct contact information up.
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Take five minutes to call your representatives to tell them about how the OMB grant and loan freezes affect you.
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121, and you can also look your representative's direct contact information up.
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
January 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Each and every one of us have power.
Take five minutes to call your representatives to tell them about how the OMB grant and loan freezes affect you.
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121, and you can also look your representative's direct contact information up.
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Take five minutes to call your representatives to tell them about how the OMB grant and loan freezes affect you.
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121, and you can also look your representative's direct contact information up.
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
“Crispus Attucks, I Steal a Cab, and Other Stories,” by Stephen R. Chamberlain is a collection of autobiographical vignettes about the authors time driving for the Madison Taxi Company in Buffalo NY. Published in 1975 by UB Press, the book's forward was written by avant-garde composer Julius Eastman
January 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Crispus Attucks, I Steal a Cab, and Other Stories,” by Stephen R. Chamberlain is a collection of autobiographical vignettes about the authors time driving for the Madison Taxi Company in Buffalo NY. Published in 1975 by UB Press, the book's forward was written by avant-garde composer Julius Eastman
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Buffalo has long been a place where people go out drinking until 4 a.m., but that’s been changing. I wrote about it here: buffalonews.com/life-enterta...
Buffalo's late-night bar scene was once a brand. Now? 'The 4 a.m. crowd doesn't exist anymore'
Fire, illness and death closed a few iconic local bars recently, but something less sudden seems to be quelling another traditional piece of Buffalo’s nightlife scene: 4 a.m. last call.
buffalonews.com
January 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Buffalo has long been a place where people go out drinking until 4 a.m., but that’s been changing. I wrote about it here: buffalonews.com/life-enterta...