Tod A. Kniazuk, new point man for local cultural groups, has already seen success in restoring government funding.

On Nov. 18, less than two weeks after Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz beat incumbent Chris Collins in the race for county executive, a quartet of arts supporters gathered in the chambers of the Erie County Legislature.

By Colin Dabkowski, NEWS ARTS CRITIC, The Buffalo News, Published:December 11, 2011, 12:00 AM

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