There's new questions about Buffalo Public Schools financial situation after an email was sent to the district informing schools that extra spending is being put on hold as the district looks to lower its deficit. School Board Member Larry Scott tells us what the total deficit is and what steps the district is taking to resolve it.

Buffalo's North District Council Member Joe Golombek is the latest lawmaker in Buffalo to share his dissatisfaction with Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed 25% property tax increase. Golombek tells WBEN he was "outraged" at the number and would like to see it come down. How far can it realistically drop, though? Hear what the Council Member had to say.

The city of Buffalo is in a $109 million hole, and Mayor Sean Ryan is getting aggressive to get the city out of that hole. He's proposing a 25% property tax hike for Buffalo residents while his administration also begins collecting fines and fees that had been ignored. Mayor Ryan breaks down his plan for getting the city out of financial peril.

Travel is easy at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, but the same can't be said at bigger airports across the US. Staffing shortages brought on by a partial government shutdown, weather and the spring break travel rush are compounding issues. Elizabeth Carey from AAA Western and Central NY tells us what to look out for if you have a trip planned.

The Seneca Babcock Community Association will soon be closed after losing its nonprofit status. Now, families in Buffalo's Lovejoy District will be looking for a new place to send their kids to daycare, while seniors will search for a new community center and food provider. Bryan Bollman is the Lovejoy District's representative in Buffalo's Common Council. He shared his thoughts on the closure with WBEN.

Today Lucas Buckley fills in for Brian Mazurowski and discusses a cold 2026 St. Patrick's Day with Susan Rose

Fans of 8 college basketball programs will be in Buffalo this week as the March Madness basketball tournament takes over KeyBank Center Thursday and Saturday. Visit Buffalo President & CEO Patrick Kaler is looking forward to the economic benefits the tournament will bring to the city. He tells us more about expected ticket availability and when people will begin to arrive.

Buffalo's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will go off rain or shine this Sunday at 2. Daniel O'Sullivan is Grand Marshal of this year's parade. He joins WBEN to talk about his proud Irish heritage and what it means to lead the parade.

Two shows are beginning their tours in Buffalo this season at Shea's. The lineup for 26-27 is star-studded as Broadway producer Albert Nocciolino tells us what to expect.

A DHS shutdown is straining resources at airports across the country, causing longer lines at TSA checkpoints and overall travel chaos. AAA's Elizabeth Carey has tips for avoiding the hassle.