Buffalo’s Words Sparked Reconciliation | Buffalo News

Buffalo police chief Todd McAlister sparked controversy by implying not all attendees at a local event were from underserved communities, specifically mentioning Lancaster. Mayor Sean Ryan clarified that attendees were identified via license plates and bumper stickers, showing broader regional participation. Police Commissioner Erika Shields apologized for the misinterpretation, stressing the intent was to note non-Buffalo attendees—not to target Lancaster. Lancaster Supervisor Robert Leary accepted Shields’ apology and called for a formal apology from Mayor Ryan’s office, highlighting how words can misfire and the importance of community reconciliation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2a5340808231e01