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Amid a one-year moratorium for the state, Gov. Hochul's office has introduced their Community Investment Framework, providing suggestions for communities that could be housing these facilities.

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A former employee and longtime Grand Island residents hope a buyer will preserve the property’s amusement park legacy.

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New signs eliminate a “law enforcement” parking zone on South Elmwood Avenue used by ICE agents. Photo by Geoff Kelly. The City of Buffalo this month quietly took away a subsidy it granted federal immigration officials nearly a decade ago: a dozen free on-street parking spots. The City of Buffalo’s parking bureau in 2018 designated... View Article

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Charles Dobucki’s abandoned property at 42 Cottage Street. Photo: Andre Sadoff. Scofflaw landlord Charles Dobucki is again wanted for arrest, after failing to appear in Buffalo Housing Court last Thursday. For years, Dobucki has left four abandoned properties in Allentown to languish, attracting squatters, drug deals and violent crime. He’s currently on trial for code... View Article

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The two newest stadiums in the NFL are in Buffalo, which hosts its first home game in its new digs on Thursday, and Nashville, which the Tennessee Titans christen next season. Both carry an identical price tag: $2.2 billion. But the similarities end there. Nashville’s stadium is a dome and is expected to host future... View Article

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Football season is in full swing, and for millions of fans, the action isn't just happening on the field. Sports betting is also picking up, with bettors putting money on everything, from who will win to player props and parlays. With sports betting at an all-time high, local experts say there [...]

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Missing Love Canal reports on NYSDEC website raise questions

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The daughter of one of the nine people killed in the 2015 Emanuel AME Church massacre in Charleston, South Carolina, is in Buffalo to speak out against the death penalty.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After the Hood Taste of Buffalo was canceled by city officials, Buffalo Common Council Member Zeneta Everhart says vendors didn't receive refunds for the money they paid. “I am deeply disappointed by the cancellation of the rescheduled Hood Taste of Buffalo, but more importantly, I am disappointed for the vendors, small [...]

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Developers have canceled a $66 million mixed-use redevelopment plan for the Bewley Building in Lockport. The decision follows repeated opposition from the city. The development group stated they have decided to move on from the project.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first phase of upgrades at the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Wednesday. The first phase -- which includes $60 million in upgrades -- included the restoration of 64 aeration tanks, which help aerobic bacteria break down pollutants. It also included thousands of [...]

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Union healthcare workers held an informational picket outside Sister's Hospital in Buffalo. The workers are demanding a new contract from Catholic Health for two nursing facilities.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Conversations about prostate cancer can be crucial. Not only can conversations about the disease help build a connection between those who are battling it, but these discussions can potentially help others detect the disease early on. For Brian Archie, his father gave him a call to share he was completing prostate [...]

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The 43North Foundation donated $1.5 million to the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship to establish a student internship fund. The initiative will support paid internships at early-stage companies and other organizations across Western New York.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health nursing home workers held a picket on Wednesday as employees at McAuley Residence in Kenmore and the St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center on Main Street seek improved benefits and wages. Workers have been working without a contract since July 30; talks over a new contract began in May [...]

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The town of Alden will be without contracted ambulance services for at least part of the rest of 2026 after contract negotiations with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps broke down this week, according to the ambulance company. Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps said its contract with the town will expire at 11:59 p.m. [...]

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September is the start of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and a big event is on the horizon to help pediatric cancer fighters across Western New York. Shine Gold will give back to several causes helping young warriors, including Riley’s Warriors Inc. The organization gives hundreds of bags that spread holiday cheer [...]

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Metallica has been announced for a summer 2027 show at the new home of the Buffalo Bills, radio station 97 Rock confirmed Wednesday morning. The announcement follows Tuesday’s news that Kenny Chesney will be performing a full-length concert at the venue. On June 8, 2027, the James Hetfield-fronted rock band will [...]

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A winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth $15,036.50 was sold in Wellsville during Tuesday night's drawing. The ticket was purchased at the Giant Food Mart on Park Avenue. Take 5 drawings are held twice daily.

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A TV news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles while reporting on a fatal bus collision, resulting in three deaths. Multiple helicopters were hovering over the scene when the aircraft descended. The crash occurred near the site of the initial bus accident.