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Commentary: Lamenting the Loss of a Community Leader

By Christina Abt

Buffalo, NY – The Erie County budget crisis has taken its toll. County Comptroller Nancy Naples resigned. Seven county legislators are not seeking re-election. But in her monthly commentary, "Heart and Soul," Commentator Christina Abt says she's especially chagrined at the loss of one particular leader because of the crisis.

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