The Buffalo School Board has recently been the focus of public attention following allegations of sexual harassment involving one of its members and the manner in which the allegations were addressed.
As part of The Buffalo News’ ongoing coverage of the matter, reporter Ben Tsujimoto interviewed Buffalo attorney Barry Covert, to provide legal analysis on how allegations of sexual harassment may be handled within an entity such as the Buffalo School Board.
As Barry Covert’s interview with The Buffalo News suggests, the recent situation with the Buffalo School Board raises important legal issues concerning workplace investigations, confidentiality, governance, due process, and conflicts of interest.
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Legal Analysis of Landmark Supreme Court Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Athletes, and Campaign Finance
On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued rulings on a series of high-profile cases that focused on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance.
The landmark decisions addressed constitutional rights, state authority, campaign finance, and the separation of powers. These rulings are expected to shape public policy, government authority, and potential future litigation for years to come.
To help viewers understand the legal significance of these decisions, WGRZ 2 News invited Buffalo attorney Barry Covert to join anchor Claudine Ewing for an in-studio discussion analyzing some of the Court’s most significant rulings.
During the interview, Barry Covert explained not only what the Supreme Court decided, but why these decisions matter and how they may affect individuals, governments, schools, and elections across the country.
The following is information on the cases Barry Covert provided legal analysis on for WGRZ, involving birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance. Click the video at the bottom of this post to watch the full segment that was broadcasted on WGRZ.
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The New York State DMV Updates Point System and Increases Penalties for Driving Offenses
On February 16, 2026, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles implemented a new point system, which will result in steeper penalties for traffic violations.
The DMV’s new point system:
- increases the number of points assessed to a driver’s license for various traffic violations;
- introduces points as a penalty for traffic violations that previous carried none;
- lowers the total number of accumulated points that will lead to a license suspension hearing; and
- extends the period of time that points can be accumulated, leading to the suspension of a driver’s license.
Attorney Barry Covert recently spoke with WGRF-FM 97 Rock’s morning show hosts, Shredd and Ragan, to discuss details on the New York State DMV’s new penalties for driving offenses.
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