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The Batavian

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City Council up next to discuss amended veterans tax exemption and set hearing

Operation Green Light is on display at the Old Genesee County Courthouse in Batavia as part of a nationally adopted campaign to show support for this nation's veterans, and raise awareness of the county's role in providing support and resources to veterans, and advocate for legislation that will strengthen each county's ability to support veterans. County legislators and City Council members have put a new veterans tax exemption on their agendas to discuss for a potential 100% exemption of eligible veterans' property taxes. Photo by Howard Owens A new tax exemption for veterans has popped up in Genesee County stemming from the adopted New York State budget authorizing municipalities to adopt a local law for qualifying veterans. Discussions have already gone through county committees, and the Legislature is expected to have a public hearing on the

Genesee County, NY · 1d

The Batavian

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Noblehurst Green Energy awarded more than $4 million for pilot plant to turn farm biogas into jet fuel

A pilot plant at Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion will turn waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, backed by more than $4 million in state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award to Noblehurst Green Energy on Nov. 5. Noblehurst Green Energy will build and operate the plant, which will use

Pavilion, NY · 1d

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Buffalo voters approve all 11 proposed changes to city charter

Buffalo voters approved all 11 proposed changes to the city charter on Election Day, giving the green light to a series of changes involving how city government operates.

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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DEC to operate deer & bear check station on opening weekend of regular big game season

Hunters invited to help DEC's annual harvest data collection and research efforts by visiting voluntary check station. Submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages hunters to visit the Region 9 deer and bear check station on Route...

Holland, NY · 2d
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Future use ideas, interest for HSBC Atrium property in Buffalo

The developer who seemingly bought up half of downtown Buffalo several years ago is now selling off some of that property including the prominent HSBC Atrium Building. 2 On Your Side spoke with a downtown development advocate who talked about what he would like to see there as Douglas Jemal seeks to sell that property.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

WKBW-TV

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Downtown Buffalo businesses show signs of growth as new shops prepare to open

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After years of downtown businesses closing their doors, signs of a shift are showing, with some local businesses expanding and others preparing to open. For customers like Esther Nyakato, the growth is something worth celebrating. Nyakato considers herself a loyal regular at Jack's Corner Cafe,...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

hoodline.com

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North Tonawanda Voters Approve $18 Million Community Center Plan

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec discussed the recently approved $18 million project to transform the city-owned Norman Keller Building into a new community center in a video interview published Saturday, November 7, 2026. The proposal would consolidate youth, senior and recreation services under one roof at 500 Wheatfield Street. Mayor...

North Tonawanda, NY · 16h

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West Seneca school to host Veterans Day Commemoration

West Seneca West Senior High School is pleased to announce it will host its 36th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 in the school’s gymnasium. The program will include the participation of the American Legion Color Guard, Post 8113 AMVETS, American Legion Post 735, West Seneca Veterans, American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit 735, American Legion Riders, Navy Seabees, Niagara Frontier Marine Corp League, 82nd Airborne, VFW Post 2940, VFW Post 8113, VFW Post 12097, Armed Services Recruiters for West Senior and the Gold Star Mothers.

West Seneca, NY · 1d

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Upward Niagara hosts 'Lunch with Leaders'

The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Lunch with Leaders” event on Thursday at Syros Restaurant in Lewiston. Elected officials joined business owners in discussing issues affecting residents and local merchants. Emcee Michael Ragusa, chair of the Upward Niagara Chamber government affairs committee, welcomed guests and...

Lewiston, NY · 1d

Niagara Falls Reporter

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Leadership Fails to Deliver on Beech Avenue Promises

Residents were promised a place to gather, play and enjoy their neighborhood, and the park's unfinished status raises a question that reaches far beyond one park: Why does the city repeatedly struggle to turn announced ambitions into completed projects?. Announcements and promises often fail to deliver completed projects in Niagara...

Niagara Falls, NY · 13h

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Grand Island's $4.5 million opportunity: Submit your project

Town seeks NY Forward project ideas from businesses, property owners & nonprofits. The Town of Grand Island is pursuing up to $4.5 million through New York state’s NY Forward program – and wants your project ideas. The Grant Opportunities Committee launched outreach with a June meeting at the Welcome Center.

Grand Island, NY · 2d

The Batavian

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Genesee Valley BOCES gets $489,352 federal grant for rural distance learning

The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services has received a $489,352 grant from USDA Rural Development to expand distance learning for 5,336 rural students in Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties. The money comes through the federal Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. According to USDA Rural Development, educators will use

Wyoming County, NY · 21h

WBEN 930AM

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Tight 143rd Assembly district race highlights meticulous ballot process

In the aftermath of Election Night in Western New York on Tuesday, there remains one race locally that is too close to call, and the Erie County Board of Elections is still counting the ballots. Read more from WBEN:

Erie County, NY · 2d

WKBW-TV

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Plans for $215M makeover for Buffalo City Hall as officials pursue National Historic Landmark status

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo's iconic City Hall is set for a major makeover, with plans for more than $200 million worth of improvements over the next five to eight years, along with the pursuit of National Historic Landmark status to help fund the project. The Ryan administration is...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Blue Star Mothers NY7 hosts 'Pack the Truck' campaign with goal of sending 300 care packages to troops

Blue Star Mothers of America, Buffalo-Niagara NY7, is inviting the Western New York Community to come together and show support for military members serving away from home through two upcoming “Pack the Truck” donation events at Market in the Square locations in the coming weeks. The chapter hopes to collect enough items to assemble and send 300 care packages to service members.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

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Catholic Academy parents seek answers after elevated radiation levels found in parking lot

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A newsletter released by the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has some parents on edge. The newsletter, obtained by News 4 Investigates, informed parents that federal and state environmental agencies detected elevated radiation levels outside the school in September. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York […]

Niagara Falls, NY · 2d

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Election 2027: Former DPW director John Caso will run for Niagara Falls mayor

John Caso, former director of public works for the City of Niagara Falls, has announced his candidacy for mayor. He is a registered Democrat and will circulate petitions to run on the Democratic line. A lifelong Falls resident, Caso has more than 25 years of leadership experience in city government.

Niagara Falls, NY · 1d

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 21h

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Community group fighting back after illegal dumping plagues Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

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NYS Assembly 2026 election results

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Incumbent Patrick Burke will continue representing the 142nd Assembly District after holding off a challenge from Republican challenger and West Seneca town supervisor Gary Dickson. Burke won 51.3% of the vote to Dickson’s 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. It’s the second election in a row that Burke has won […]

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