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Poloncarz signs Erie County small business enterprise utilization law

County executive is joined by Legislator St. Jean Tard, sponsor of act; encourages Small Business involvement in county procurement. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined by Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard (2nd District) as he signed the Erie County Small Business Enterprise Utilization Act into law. The measure, sponsored by legislator St. Jean Tard, encourages small business participation in county contracts. There are approximately 21,000 small businesses in Erie County with 49 employees or less that are not often represented in county procurements of goods and commodities, as well as professional services. Under the law, eligible small businesses located in Erie County will now have opportunities to bid on and procure county contracts for amounts in the $20,000-$35,000 range.

Erie County, NY · 17h
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Focus already shifting to race for Erie County Executive next November

With Election Day 2026 now officially in the books, the focus for local political leaders is already shifting to next November and the race for Erie County Executive. Read more from WBEN:

Erie County, NY · 1d

WBEN 930AM

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Gimme Shelter: Code Blue debate rages on

Leasing Buffalo Creek Academy has become a talking point

Erie County, NY · 9h

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Senior Wishes delivers HERO boxes to Western New York veterans ahead of Veterans Day

For veterans like Joel Kowles, a simple greeting card can carry a powerful message: their service has not been forgotten. Kowles, who served as a medic in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967, was among the veterans honored Wednesday at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield. He received a personalized HERO Box from Senior Wishes, filled with gifts and messages of appreciation.

Wheatfield, NY · 1d
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Seneca Nation elects first female president

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Seneca Nation elected its first female president on Tuesday. With her election, Tina Abrams, who has been a voice of leadership for the nation for decades, makes history as the first woman to be elected to the Nation’s highest office since it adopted a democratic form of government under its […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick to run for County executive in 2027

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick has announced he will be running for Erie County executive in 2027, confirming the news with WIVB on Thursday morning. The role has been held by Mark Poloncarz since 2012, with his current term ending on Jan. 3, 2028. In September 2023, while running for his […]

Erie County, NY · 1d

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Local voters overwhelmingly approve ballot propositions

Across Western New York, voters overwhelmingly gave a thumbs up to propositions asked on their ballot. This included proposals in the towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga, as well as the City of North Tonawanda. Read more from WBEN:

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 · 17h

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UB students hear firsthand how environmental contamination is shaping Niagara County residents' lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Students at the University at Buffalo met Niagara County residents affected by environmental crises on Monday night. The university’s law school hosted an event featuring speakers who have been impacted by radioactive waste and the Love Canal disaster. Kim Diana Connolly, a professor of environmental...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday November 6, 2026

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Tia Brown’s Memorial & Celebration of Life at Hickory Urban Sanctuary. Celebration of life with art, live music, and pot luck to follow. Gathering at 4pm, memorial service at 5pm, pot luck until 10pm.

Buffalo, NY · 5h

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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 · 18h

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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 · 9h

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Buffalo School Board cancels Arizona conference trip amid concerns over spending

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Three Buffalo School Board members scheduled to attend a conference this weekend will no longer attend after questions were raised about spending on travel while the district considers closing schools. School Board President Kathy Evans-Brown and board members Stephon Wright and Lewis Muki Hawkins had...

Buffalo, NY · 20h

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Five new stores set to open Thursday at Station Twelve in Amherst

AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Five new stores are preparing to open Thursday at Station 12 in Amherst, marking another milestone for a development years in the making. The new businesses include Warby Parker, Evereve, Just Salad, The North Face and ALO. The open-air shopping and lifestyle center sits at...

Amherst, NY · 2d

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A New Beer Store Opening In The Village of Hamburg, NY

When will Consumer's open in Hamburg?

Hamburg, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Orchard Park delays RV parking enforcement, keeps safety rules in place

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Town of Orchard Park is putting RV parking lot owners on notice for the 2027-28 year as it pauses the issue for now, but officials say safety requirements will continue to be enforced. The update follows concerns raised earlier this fall over RV...

Orchard Park, NY · 1d

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Hamburg Town Board approves data center moratorium

The Hamburg Town Board has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers. The board unanimously passed the measure at its Monday night meeting. It temporarily bans issuing, or even considering, any permits, applications and other materials tied to building, expanding or operating data centers in the town. The measure says...

Hamburg, NY · 3d

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Veterans Day ceremony on Grand Island

The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will take place at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park located at 1717 Bedell Road. There will be a reception following the...

Grand Island, NY · 2d

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UB experts unpack the Democratic 'blue wave' in historic midterms

AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — A panel of University at Buffalo political science experts says Tuesday's midterm election results are considered “seismic," as a "blue wave" swept through the U.S. Democrats won big — both locally and nationally — taking control of both the House and the Senate. As...

Buffalo, NY · 1d