Complaint Filed Against County Executive Mark Poloncarz

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is facing a complaint alleging an improper grant of thousands of dollars to Buffalo's Italian Cultural Center. The complaint suggests that the grant was issued due to Poloncarz's relationship with an official at the center. The Erie County Comptroller's Office has reviewed the contracts and found that all rules were followed, but Poloncarz's opponent in the County Executive's race believes there should have been disclosure of any potential conflict of interest. The opponent is calling for further investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Poloncarz denies any physical altercation in his recent domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend.