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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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NY lawmakers considering proposal that could bring down Highmark Stadium concession prices

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Longtime Buffalo Common Council member, activist Clifford Bell dies

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Longtime Buffalo Common Council member and activist Clifford Bell has died. He was 96. Bell served the city for more than six decades, including for 12 years as a member of the Buffalo Common Council. During his time on the common council he chaired the economic development committee. He also won […]

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Communication policy fuels tension in Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo Common Council members are not happy with a directive that limits direct communications with employees

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16 Places Offering Fully Prepared Thanksgiving Dinners In Western New York

Take a little stress off and let them do the cooking for you this year

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New Seneca leadership shows no desire to meet with City of Buffalo

New Seneca Nation President Tina Abrams had some choice words for New York State and the City of Buffalo's lawsuits targeting Sovereign Seneca land just after taking office. Meanwhile, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan did not seem bothered by the idea of not having a meeting with Abrams. Read more from WBEN:

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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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Humboldt Parkway Documentary Encore Screenings @ North Park Theatre

When it comes to the future of the Kensington Expressway (formerly Humboldt Parkway), everyone has an opinion. For those that have high hopes about the expressway one day being restored to its historic glory as an Olmsted boulevard, I suggest that you attend one of the encore screenings at North Park Theatre.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

WKBW-TV

Hamburg barbershop gives free haircuts to veterans in honor of Veterans Day

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — For Gabrielle Genco, giving back to veterans hits close to home. Her husband, Donald, is a Marine Corps veteran who spent eight years in the infantry and completed two combat deployments. So when Gabrielle started thinking about how she could show her appreciation to those...

Hamburg, NY · 3d

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FEMA, FCC to conduct test of Nationwide Emergency Alert System

2:20 p.m. EST Nov. 17; first national periodic test since 2023. Submitted by the Office of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, have announced an upcoming test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) scheduled to take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2:20 p.m. EST. This is the first national periodic test since 2023. In the past, those tests occurred every two years.

Erie County, NY · 2d

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Pat Chludzinski unseated in New York’s 143rd Assembly District

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Republican Patrick Chludzinski has been unseated in New York’s 143rd Assembly District by Democrat challenger Ryan Taughrin. Chludzinski conceded in the race Tuesday while Taughrin declared victory, one week after election day. Taughrin won the race by 570 votes, according to figures with the Erie County Board of Elections. He had […]

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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.

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WBEN 930AM

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Metro Rail expansion expected to kickstart debate again

If the push to expand the Metro Rail is back on, so is the battle of whether or not the plan is a good idea in the first place. Read more from WBEN:

Tonawanda, NY · 4d

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Western New York Heroes prepare to move into permanent home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After nearly two decades of serving Western New York veterans, Western New York Heroes is preparing to move into a permanent home of its own, aided by an additional $1.8 million commitment that will help renovate the building. The organization is moving into 235 North...

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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 · 3d

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Beyond the Bills: Highmark Stadium enters a new era

In many Western New Yorkers’ hearts, Highmark Stadium has always been for the Buffalo Bills. Now, it is beginning to take on a new role as a destination for live entertainment. The stadium's growing concert calendar includes major artists such as Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Metallica and Kenny Chesney....

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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 […]

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Fire Station Repairs Included in Buffalo (NY) $34.9M Emergency Borrowing

The Common Council on Tuesday passed the emergency borrowing portion of Mayor Sean Ryan’s capital budget in a move that breaks the 2027 Capital Budget process into two parts. Ryan proposed $94 million in borrowing in his first capital budget, a number in line with borrowing plans passed the...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Final brick laid on 'Elevate Shea's Buffalo' expansion tower

Joined by Higgins, union bricklayers complete 4-story elevator tower & set last brick. Shea's Performing Arts Center press release & photos. Shea’s Performing Arts Center marked the completion of brick masonry on the “Elevate Shea’s Buffalo” elevator and stair tower, with President and CEO Brian Higgins – the son, nephew and grandson of union bricklayers – joining the construction team to lay the final brick.

Buffalo, NY · 5d

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New Seneca president vows to fight for sovereignty