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$22 million contract between Jewish Family Services, New York City will move Western New York migrants into apartments
A contract agreed upon between New York City and Jewish Family Services of Western New York was announced Wednesday that will move over 500 migrants out of Cheektowaga and Amherst hotels and into apartments across Western New York. More from WBEN:
'Free speech run amok': Former Canisius President Hurley on chaos, turmoil on college campuses
“The issue of campus protests is remarkably complex because it involves the law, policy, and campus culture. I think that’s why we’re seeing different responses in different places,” said former Canisius College President John Hurley on WBEN.
9% tax levy increase to be part of City of Buffalo's 2024-25 budget
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is proposing a tax levy increase of 9% in his budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The proposed budget is set to be unveiled at the Mayor’s State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon. Read more from WBEN:
Gary Dickson has 'no regrets' after conceding NY-26 special election to Tim Kennedy
West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson fell short Tuesday night in accumulating the votes required to beat Democratic challenger Tim Kennedy in the special election for New York’s 26th Congressional district seat. Read more from WBEN:
Gary Dickson has 'no regrets' after conceding NY-26 special election to Tim Kennedy
West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson fell short Tuesday night in accumulating the votes required to beat Democratic challenger Tim Kennedy in the special election for New York’s 26th Congressional district seat. Read more from WBEN:
Political, legal and ethical fallout of Rochester D.A.'s traffic tirade
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley faces a backlash after being caught on a police body camera in a viral confrontation with an officer over a speeding ticket. Whether she survives it, is too soon to say. Dennis Vacco reacts with WBEN:
YMCA readies for summer youth programs for kids of all ages, abilities
While we’re still weeks out from the start of summer and schools letting out for summer vacation, folks at the YMCA of Buffalo-Niagara have been preparing for the return of kids to take part in weekly programs they have to offer. More from WBEN:
Police: Not uncommon to arrest young girls in car thefts
As Buffalo Police investigates the arrest of a 14-year-old girl on charges of being involved in 2 auto thefts in consecutive days, some are wondering how often young girls are involved in these cases. Officials say it’s not uncommon. More from WBEN:
Residents fired up at Monday's Amherst Town Board meeting
Tensions were high at the Amherst Town Board meeting on Monday as dozens of residents expressed their frustration over the $11 million MusicalFare bond and to support the permissive referendum petition. Read more from WBEN:
New visitors experience planned ahead of Erie Canal bicentennial in Buffalo
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday plans for a new Erie Canal bicentennial visitors experience called “Waterway of Change: A Complex Legacy of the Erie Canal” to be located at Canalside in Buffalo. Read more from WBEN:
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