Five Democratic candidates took part in the first major debate ahead of the June 24th primary. Who came off the best? Political analyst Ken Kruly shares his key takeaways.

There's growing support for an entertainment district on Chippewa. Also, what's the latest on Wilkeson Pointe and Heritage Point? Buffalo Councilman Mitch Nowakowski talks about some of the hottest topics in the city.

This past weekend was the first where Chippewa was closed to traffic in the evening. The city announced the change last week as a way to increase safety for Buffalo's nightlife. Chris Ring, co-owner of Rec Room, says it went "flawlessly" and even has the approval of bar patrons.

The Supreme Court reached a decision Thursday that lessens the environmental study restrictions for major infrastructure projects, such as the 33. Jeff Amplement is Project Manager for the Metro Rail Expansion project. He tells us about his experience with environmental impact studies.

It's been a newsworthy week for the city of Buffalo. The Common Council approved a $622 million budget, Rite Aid announced its closure date, and the developer of Heritage Point has said he's optimistic about the project's future. Mayor Chris Scanlon talks about all that and more.

Niagara Falls, ON Mayor Jim Diodati doesn't see political tensions between the US and Canada spilling into social interactions between Americans and Canadians. He says the relationship is "a love affair that isn't going anywhere." We asked Mayor Diodati more about what he's seeing between residents of both countries.

Councilmembers are proposing several amendments to Mayor Chris Scanlon's budget. Councilman Mitch Nowakowski says he wants the city to evaluate how overtime is distributed among police. There's also a "property tax circuit breaker" on the table that would protect select residents from rising property taxes in the coming years.

Taxes in the US are set to get a major overhaul if President Trump's bill passes the Senate. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas breaks down the biggest changes and what they mean for your wallet.

Nursing home workers at five long-term care facilities remain on strike as they await new deals that address staffing and wage concerns. Meanwhile across the country, workers at Starbucks are striking over their dress code. Labor expert Art Wheaton from Cornell in Buffalo helps us understand why all strikes are equal, no matter how unusual the reason may seem.

It was a surprisingly quiet year for budgets in public schools with no high-profile controversies like layoffs or program cuts on the agenda. Michael Cornell, Executive Director of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association, talks about why things seemed to be so settled this time around.