On Oct. 26, city staff solicited feedback from West University Place City Council that would establish the first steps of a project dedicated to widening Buffalo Speedway’s pedestrian sidewalks. The high-volume route spans directly through West U and was identified as…
Two Buffalo brothers are turning their love of sports into a way to give back to their community, helping young athletes get the equipment they need to play. James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face charges after posting undercover videos. Iran's…
Buffalo, New York · Western New York Buffalo · Western New York A small bill to give the Richardson Olmsted Campus clear title to its own land passed both houses in June and still hasn’t reached the governor’s desk. The Senate should…
October 28, 2026 3:42 AM / Staff Report New York has committed $35 million in legal cannabis revenue to a community reinvestment fund, with an initial $5 million awarded to 50 organizations serving communities affected by earlier drug laws. The state’s cannabis market update describes the grants…
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced $12 million in state capital funding for the 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center, a commitment officials say will finally allow construction to move forward on the long-planned tribute to the 10 people killed in…
Buffalo, New York · Western New York Buffalo · Western New York As Gov. Hochul offers part of a Utica psychiatric campus for housing, a bill letting the state sell 1.62 acres of the former Buffalo Psychiatric Center to the Richardson Center Corporation…
Buffalo, New York · Western New York Buffalo · Western New York Assembly Member Pat Burke (D, WFP) points to the trooper critical-incident leave law he sponsored, and West Seneca Supervisor Gary Dickson (R, C) to five years with no town tax…
Buffalo, New York · Western New York Buffalo · Western New York Buffalo’s $103 million structural deficit grew out of budgets built on one-time money and lowball cost estimates. Proposal 8 would give the comptroller an early review and the Council a way to…
Governor Kathy Hochul returned to her hometown of Buffalo Saturday to kick off the final 10 days of her reelection campaign, rallying Erie County Democrats before casting her ballot on the first day of early voting in New York. Hochul joined…
Buffalo, New York · Western New York Buffalo · Western New York Niagara Falls, Ont., Mayor Jim Diodati faces four challengers Monday, including Coun. Lori Lococo and Paul Manning. A CBC survey found infrastructure tops voters’ worries. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Voters across…
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