HTN: Mayor Shouldn't Use City Seal for Charities

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has been told not to use the official city seal at charity functions. The Board of Ethics has told the Mayor the practice could make it appear that the charity events aree city sponsored. In January Brown used the city seal on invitations to a 35-dollar-a-plate luncheon to raise money for his Fund to Advance Buffalo charity. The move raised the ire of a Buffalo attorney who filed a complaint. The board concluded it would be best for the Mayor not to use the seal for an outside organization.

HTN: Mayor Plans to Run Again

Mayor Byron Brown is close to announcing whether he will run for another term. Buffalo City Council member Michael "Mickey" Kearns has already made his intentions known. Kearns is bashing the mayor about his handling of the police department and his use of, quote, "rhetoric and taking a reactive approach to solving problems." Brown is set to publically announce whether he'll run tomorrow. He'll also talk about improving the quality of life in Buffalo and lowering both crime rates and taxes.

Good Morning Buffalo: Byron Brown

Loraine and Tom in a wide-ranging chat with Buffalo's Mayor.

HTN: Questions in Mayoral Threat Probe

Questions have come up in an investigation of a critic of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. Did Mayor Brown use the Buffalo Police Department to go after a political enemy, or if was the safety of the mayor and his family actually threatened? The Breckenridge Avenue home of Syaed Ali was raided about three months ago. Ali reportedly maintains friendships with some of Mayor Brown's political enemies. E-mails were sent to media outlets last year, demanding the resignations of Mayor Brown and Deputy Steven Casey, alleging "a number of improprieties." A police spokesman says the safety and security of the mayor and his family could be at stake. The investigation is ongoing.

Hometown News: Mayor's State of the City

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown says the city's renaissance is in full swing. Brown delivered the annual State of the City address Thursday, stressing the theme of "safer, stronger, smarter." The mayor touted decreases in violent crime and highlighted economic development projects. The Mayor says the city is in a good position to withstand the current economic crisis. Brown touched on plans for 2009 including, an anti-poverty program, green initiatives and vowed to promote the city as a place to make movies.

HTN: Safety Concerns for Mayor Brown

Police say they are concerned about the safety of Mayor Byron Brown. Concerns are rooted in a search warrant executed in November at a home on Breckenridge Street. For the first time, the authorities are talking about the search. Syaed Ali was taken into custody and his cell phone, computer, and personal documents were taken. The safety concerns are considered to be "very serious." Ali maintains he did nothing wrong and that the police move was ordered by Brown because of a political dispute where, quote, "he made the mayor really mad." Ali still has not been charged. He has filed a claim against the city to get his things back. Police say Ali still could face aggravated harassment and criminal impersonation charges.

HTN: Mayor Gets Senate Questionnaire

Mayor Brown has joined Congressman Higgins on the apparent short list to replace Hillary Clinton in the US Senate. He has received a questionnaire from Gov. Paterson, who will make the appointment.

HTN: Mayor Gets Senate Questionnaire

Mayor Brown has joined Congressman Higgins an the apparent short list to replace Hilary Clinton in the US Senate. He has received a questionnaire from Gov. Paterson, who will make the appointment.

Mayor Addresses City Joblessness

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown calls it a crisis. A new study on jobless rates in the city says that about half of African-American men of working age do not have jobs. For white men, it's about 25 percent. Brown says he's working to bring jobs into the city by trying to attract businesses, putting youth to work and not raising taxes.

Aud Salvage Plan to be Revealed

Mayor Byron Brown is appearing in front of the Aud at this afternoon to announce salvage plans after the building is demolished next year. Earlier reports indicated that some seats and other items might be put up for auction, and perhaps the front of the building might be preserved, similar to the old War Memorial Stadium.

Mayor Denies Rumors

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has issued a statement denying rumors that he is about to resign. Rumors have reportedly been circulating around city hall that the mayor was under federal investigation or was going to leave for a high-level government job. Mayor Brown says the rumors are not true and that they were "politically motivated."

Beer Delivery...to City Hall!

A case of Labatt beer was delivered to City Hall today. Labatt USA's president Glen Walter delivered the beer to Mayor Byron Brown to mark the change in labeling of Labatt products from Norwalk, CT to Buffalo, NY. The new labels will be in retail stores later this spring.