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Buffalo Common Council approves nearly $35 million in emergency borrowing despite comptroller's concerns

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Common Council has approved nearly $35 million in emergency borrowing to pay for repairs and other capital needs across the city, despite warnings from Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams about taking on additional debt. The resolution passed Tuesday afternoon with six members voting in favor,...

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'Disappointed': Land bank acquisition of Lowry Middle School falls through; owners to develop property

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Plans to transfer ownership and develop the abandoned Lowry Middle School in North Tonawanda have fallen through. Current ownership says that it will develop the property itself. In September, members of the county’s land bank, Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation (NORLIC), told me...

North Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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U.S. Coast Guard honors lives lost on Lake Erie 113 years ago

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nov. 10 is a somber day on the Great Lakes. Not only is it the day that the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior in 1975, 62 years prior, a ship named Lightship 82 sank off the shoreline of Lake Erie. It was one of the 12 ships that sank […]

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New York proposes bill allowing for sick leave to care for pets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill was introduced in the New York State Senate that, if passed, would allow employees to take paid time off work to care for pets. The bill, introduced by New York City assemblyman Manny De Los Santos (D), is summarized as “allows employees to receive paid sick leave for the […]

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Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has filed two federal lawsuits challenging the protected status of properties owned by the Seneca Nation, escalating a growing dispute over tribal sovereignty and development in Western New York. Filed against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the lawsuits challenge federal decisions granting restricted-fee […] The post Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land first appeared on New York Voice News.

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USDA announces potential changes to SNAP, drawing criticism from New Yorkers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The United States Department of Agriculture recently proposed a change to how households can qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. If enacted, it will limit eligibility for families who automatically received SNAP because of their enrollment in other programs, a process known as categorical eligibility. Instead of being able to qualify for multiple programs with one application, families might have to interview for each one separately.

New York · 9h

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Groundbreaking for Community Lot Renovation @ Oxford and Lafayette, near Gates Circle

A grassroots playground at the corner of Oxford and Lafayette avenues is in line to get a significant makeover. For almost two decades, this lot has served as a makeshift paved playground, thanks to the efforts of neighbors in the Oxford Square Block Club. Now, all of the commitment and...

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Erie County signs property tax break for disabled veterans

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ahead of Veteran’s Day, Erie County passed a tax break into law that would relieve permanently disabled veterans of paying their county property tax. The Erie County Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Act passed unanimously in the Erie County Legislature and was signed into law by County Executive Mark Poloncarz on […]

Erie County, NY · 2d

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SPoT Coffee location coming to Larkinville

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new SPoT Coffee location is expected to open in Larkinville in 2027, the cafe announced on Wednesday. The franchise location will be at 701 Seneca St. and will be operated by Jefferson Coffee LLC. It’s planned to open in late 2027. “We’re excited to bring SPoT Coffee to Larkinville and […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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New York Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Buffalo, Rochester

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Buffalo, Rochester and communities across New York.

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Western New York students ask questions on Veterans Day

LOCKPORT, N.Y. – Well before the first school bell rang, eighth graders at Aaron Mossell Junior High School paid tribute to the U.S. armed forces. "It all started years ago when the kids did taps down at the park down here," said Eileen Brusino, instrumental music teacher at Aaron Mossell Junior High School.

Lockport, NY · 1d

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Buffalo Museum of Science scores big time with new 'Stadium Science' exhibit

Gary Siddall had an inkling that the newest exhibit to open in the Buffalo Museum of Science might be a hit. But even Siddall - the museum's president and CEO - has been taken aback by the response to "Science Stadium" exhibit that made its debut earlier this fall. Read more from WBEN:

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 4d

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New York Wants to Put a Stop to Crazy Stadium Food Prices

$12 for a hot dog and $14 for a beer? Lawmakers want to put limits on food prices at stadiums and concert venues.

New York · 23h

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One more weekend to catch Christmas in the Country

Did you miss Christmas in the Country this past weekend? Worry not! For the very first time, there’s a second weekend of Christmas in the Country, Nov. 13-15 at the Erie County Fairgrounds!. Come back this weekend for a completely different Christmas in the Country experience! While some of...

Erie County, NY · 4d

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Still no plans for new VA Hospital in Buffalo

With plans for a new VA Hospital in Buffalo off the table, VA secretary Doug Collins joined WBEN just before Veterans Day to give an update on how the agency is investing in care. Read more here:

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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Western New York Heroes prepare to move into permanent home

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Universal Possibilities plans to build new apartments in East Aurora

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — In 2022, two families came together to start an organization called Universal Possibilities, which works towards creating more independent housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We just really felt like there weren’t options in the Western New York area that would allow our residents to live independently […]

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