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- Hotel, leisure sector jobs remain below pre-pandemic levels, especially in WNYby Nathan Benson on August 6, 2022 at 3:11 am
Western New York tourism has been impacted by labor shortages and Canadians not coming across the border. BUFFALO, N.Y. — An afternoon on Old Falls Street felt like a pre-pandemic summer. Food carts were bustling with customers. Lines of people…
- Criticism grows over process behind Bills stadium community benefit negotiationsby Nathan Benson on August 5, 2022 at 1:18 am
“How can the community benefit if they aren’t in the room?” That was the question members of the community asked Thursday at the Johnnie B. Wiley Athletic Pavilion. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kathryn Franco and about 50 other members of the community gathered…
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces details for health care worker bonus programby Nathan Benson on August 3, 2022 at 2:17 pm
Originally announced in January, Gov. Hochul lays out her plan to give health care workers a $3,000 bonus. ALBANY, N.Y. — Back in January, Gov. Kathy Hochul made bold promises to health care workers and hospitals across the state. Recruit more…
- Amid a summer of more cyclists and fatal crashes, advocates push for better bike infrastructureby Nathan Benson on August 2, 2022 at 3:37 am
The price tag is high. $1M-$2M per mile to convert a Buffalo street to a so-called “complete street.” Cycling advocates say the investment and safety is worth it. BUFFALO, N.Y. — You probably bought something during the pandemic. It was going to be…
- Schumer: $7.5 million secured to complete repairs on USS The Sullivansby Nathan Benson on July 29, 2022 at 7:16 pm
Senator Chuck Schumer announced on Friday that he secured the money in appropriations bill to completely restore the ship. BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Friday, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that funding has been secured to finish repairs on USS The…
- Tops survivors say they’re being left behind as compensation decisions nearby Nathan Benson on July 21, 2022 at 2:46 am
Several survivors of the racially motivated mass shooting at the Jefferson Avenue Tops say they aren’t being considered for compensation. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kishia Douglas recounted the events of May 14 vividly Wednesday afternoon. “On the day of the…
- Frustration boiling over at the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board meeting in Albanyby Nathan Benson on July 20, 2022 at 3:14 am
Avi Israel from Save The Michaels of the World has hit a boiling point with how slow Albany is moving in regards to figuring out how to use opioid settlement funds. ALBANY, N.Y. — Avi Israel had a clear message in Albany Tuesday morning. “I would…
- Buffalo Common Council set to vote on new district map Tuesday at noonby Nathan Benson on July 19, 2022 at 10:33 am
After Buffalo residents and activists successfully caused the Common Council to cancel previous votes on a new district map, a new vote is set for Tuesday at noon. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Interim Director for Our City Action Buffalo Harper Bishop has a…
- With inflation jumping to a 40-year high, is the worst behind us?by Nathan Benson on July 14, 2022 at 2:46 am
Senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick from Bankrate says the end may be in sight for the record-setting inflation the country has been experiencing. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The June consumer price index was released Wednesday morning, and the numbers weren’t…
- Group calls for a moratorium on offshore Lake Erie turbinesby Nathan Benson on July 13, 2022 at 10:05 am
Citizens Against Wind Turbines In Lake Erie held an informational meeting Tuesday night in Hamburg calling for a moratorium on offshore turbines in the Great Lakes HAMBURG, N.Y. — New York State Senator George Borrello was the keynote speaker at an…
- Mayor Brown urges assault weapons ban and gives details on a new police unit aimed at combating white supremacyby Nathan Benson on July 12, 2022 at 3:23 am
Mayor Brown joined the victim’s families of the racially motivated domestic terror attack on May 14 as President Biden highlighted the Safer Communities Act. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown praised President Biden Monday from the Buffalo…
- Researchers monitoring Spotted Lanternfly sightings in WNYby Nathan Benson on July 9, 2022 at 3:21 am
If you see a spotted lanternfly, squish it, leave it in place, and report the sighting to the New York State division of agriculture and markets. PORTLAND, N.Y. — Add another item to the list of invasive species Western New York agriculture…
- Sheriff Garcia wants to stop violent crime before it happens; the Erie County Legislature just dedicated $1M to that missionby Nathan Benson on July 8, 2022 at 1:04 am
The new Behavioral Threat Assessment Team within the Erie County Sheriff’s Office will try to identify those set out to conduct violent acts and stop them. BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the wake of the domestic terrorist attack at the Jefferson Avenue Tops on…
- Court rules against preservationist appeal to stall demolition of the Great Northern Grain Elevatorby Nathan Benson on July 6, 2022 at 3:46 am
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department ruled Monday on the emergency demolition order for the Great Northern Grain Elevator. The court ruled against the preservationists and denied both the preliminary…
- NYS Comptroller audit reveals Empire State Development failed to provide ‘broadband for all’ with its $735M programby Nathan Benson on July 1, 2022 at 2:03 pm
Cuomo, Hochul and Empire State Development promised broadband for all after a 2015 program used $735M of taxpayer dollars to connect the state. BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office confirmed what…
- New broadband map released by the Dept. of Public Service claims 97% coverage in NYSby Nathan Benson on June 18, 2022 at 11:18 am
Even though some of the data used in the NYS broadband study is often flawed, the Dept. of Public Service touts its new broadband map. BUFFALO, N.Y. — After a 9-month study of broadband access in New York State, the Department of Public Service (also…
- Newfane, Wilson residents cleaning up after severe weather sweeps through Niagara Countyby Nathan Benson on June 17, 2022 at 3:34 am
Residents along Shadigee Road in Wilson say they’ve never seen severe weather that intense in such a short amount of time. NEWFANE, N.Y. — Residents on Shadigee Road in Newfane say the severe weather was so intense Thursday afternoon that it felt…
- WNY is home to 177 dams, 29 of which are deemed a high hazard, are they safe?by Nathan Benson on June 16, 2022 at 8:16 am
The New York State DEC is in charge of inspecting the 1,900+ dams in New York State, WNY is home to 29 high-hazard dams BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is in charge of keeping an eye on the 1,917 dams…
- Erosion causes property damage at a home along Tonawanda Creek in Royaltonby Nathan Benson on June 9, 2022 at 2:14 am
A homeowner’s pickup truck slipped into Tonawanda Creek after erosion caused the land to collapse. RAPIDS, N.Y. — A homeowner along Tonawanda Creek in the town of Royalton is staying elsewhere after erosion caused by the creek destroyed part of the…
- NYS GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy running for the new 23rd Congressional Districtby Nathan Benson on June 7, 2022 at 3:45 am
NYS GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy is jumping in to the race for the 23rd Congressional seat, pitting himself against longtime ally Carl Paladino. BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State Republican Committee Chairman Nick Langworthy is planning to have a busy…