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Blakeman rallies WNY Republicans; Hochul campaigns in NYC on election eve

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — On the final day before Election Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman held a "Get Out the Vote" rally in Cheektowaga, while Gov. Kathy Hochul remained in New York City. Republicans packed a rally at the Diamond Hawk Golf Course in Cheektowaga Monday on election...

Cheektowaga, NY · 7d

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City of Buffalo officials say barbershop fire's cause is undetermined

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Early voting numbers are in, now it’s time for Election Day

Erie County, NY · 7d

2 On Your Side

Schools as polling places and student safety

New York · 6d

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Republican comptroller, attorney general candidates take aim at Democratic incumbents in Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Election Day just days away, two Republican candidates running for statewide office brought their campaigns to Western New York on Friday, criticizing their Democratic opponents over government spending, public safety and accountability. Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for state comptroller, promised to examine Buffalo’s troubled...

Buffalo, NY · 10d

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Phoenix-Inspired Sculpture by Larry W. Griffis III is Installed @ LoveU Buffalo Art Park

New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced the installation of a new sculpture at the LoveU Buffalo Art Park, located at 99 Thompson Street in Buffalo’s historic Black Rock neighborhood. The sculpture, by renowned local sculptor Larry W. Griffis III, is a collaboration between Griffis and Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), in partnership with the River Rock Community Coalition. The funding component was that of New York State.

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Federal disaster recovery loans available for Buffalo, Northtowns residents hit by September flooding

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two months after record rainfall caused flash flooding in North Buffalo, the federal government is in town offering disaster recovery loans to those impacted. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to those affected and has opened a temporary field office at the...

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DL&W Terminal pedestrian bridge to KeyBank Center taking shape

The bridge going across South Park Avenue is on pace to open this spring

Buffalo, NY · 11d

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Buffalo Union Leaders Warn New Medicaid Work Rules Could Swamp ERs

Union health care workers and local leaders gathered at 1199 SEIU offices in Buffalo Tuesday to sound the alarm over federal Medicaid changes they say could strip coverage from thousands of Western New Yorkers starting in January. The new guidelines will require many Medicaid recipients to work at least 80 hours a month beginning in January, according to the report, and advocates fear the paperwork burden alone could push vulnerable patients out of the system.

Buffalo, NY · 10d

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Former Buffalo school to become winter Code Blue shelter

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A former Buffalo school building is set to become a winter weather shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Erie County has already approved the deal, but a Buffalo lawmaker is raising concerns. Starting November 1, Erie County is entering into a multi-year lease-agreement with Ellicott Development...

Buffalo, NY · 13d

Country Herald

New York Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Put Home Pipes at Risk in Buffalo

New York homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

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Home Energy Assistance Program opens Monday, Nov. 2

First day for applications is Nov. 2; residents encouraged to apply online. Submitted on behalf of the Erie County Department of Social Services. Applications for Home Energy Assistance Program regular benefits will be accepted beginning Monday, Nov. 2. The Erie County Department of Social Services is strongly encouraging applicants to apply online or to utilize remote channels to apply. As in previous years, interested applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.

Erie County, NY · 10d

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Get Out the Vote rallies hosted across WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With Nov. 1 marking the final day of early voting in New York, both Democratic and Republican leaders held Get Out the Vote rallies across Erie County on Saturday. In Depew, the Lancaster Democratic Committee was joined by Erie County Democratic Party Chair Jeremy Zellner and Erie County Democratic candidates. “There […]

Erie County, NY · 9d

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Erie County early voting total nears 90,000 with 1 day remaining

The Erie County Board of Elections on Saturday released the Day 8 total for general election early voting. There were 9,829 ballots cast on the eighth day of early voting across Erie County ahead of Tuesday's general election, according to the board of elections commissioners, Ralph Mohr and Howard J. Johnson Jr.

Erie County, NY · 9d

News 4 Buffalo

WNY party leaders offer final message for voters ahead of election

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers will soon hit the polls to choose who they want to serve in a number of positions from the local level all the way up to Congress. “There’s a real enthusiasm to fire Kathy Hochul in this election, and Western New York is the center of that activity,” […]

Erie County, NY · 8d

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Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday November 1, 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. Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 9am – 230pm. The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 10am. TJ Zindle at Hamburg Brewing Company....

Buffalo, NY · 8d

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Kids get hands-on experience voting in mock elections at early voting sites

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Election Day looming, races are tightening, and tensions are hitting their peak. But as early voting wrapped up on Sunday, a much-overlooked election demographic was hitting the polls: kids. At select early voting sites across the country, youngsters exercised their civic duty (even though it’s...

Erie County, NY · 8d

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Flavortown comes to Highmark Stadium

Buffalo, NY · 8d

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South Buffalo neighbors divided over future of historic Eden Street brick road

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A plan to pave a nearly century-old brick street in South Buffalo is on hold after neighbors raised concerns about preserving the roadway. On Eden Street, some neighbors think the red brick is an attractive part of the neighborhood, but it has deteriorated. "I do...

Buffalo, NY · 11d

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