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Austin Tylec, 32, is one of the youngest mayors in North Tonawanda's history, and the only Democrat in city office. He is seeking re-election but it will be a fight. A parody Facebook page and the response to it has raised questions about whether an investigation by police should have been opened. And it has led to larger questions about the intersection of social media, politics and law enforcement, with a dose of questions about First Amendment rights thrown in. The city has big plans for the money, awarded through the state's economic development arm, with a focus on reviving its downtown and waterfront. If you haven't been to North Tonawanda in a while, you might be surprised to know that anyone would refer to it as having a "vibe." But the city that borders two of the most historic waterways in the world – whose best days seemed linked to bygone industries – is in the midst of a renaissance. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Natalie Brophy Reporter Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today
