Canceled DHS job fair draws praise, criticism

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – The decision by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz to cancel a scheduled federal DHS and ICE job fair at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center has drawn a mixed bag of reactions.

To Victoria Ross, former Western New York Peace Center executive director and now an ex-officio board member, it was a brave act and she offered kudos to Poloncarz.

But, Republican County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo said she felt Poloncarz crossed the line and his decision was dictatorial…

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