Thursday night will be a landmark moment for the City of Buffalo as a cruise ship docks at the waterfront for the first time in decades. The American Patriot will bring 130 passengers to town as they tour Niagara Falls and other local landmarks. Visit Buffalo President & CEO Patrick Kaler tells us what else is on the agenda.

A Buffalo Police officer was shot multiple times while responding to a call on the city's East Side on Tuesday, just days after an officer was stabbed on Broadway near Liddell Street in another officer-involved shooting. Buffalo PBA President John Davidson reacts to the season's violent start.

Buffalo's Common Council will vote on a budget today, but whether Mayor Ryan's proposed $681 million budget or an amended version is enacted is still to be decided. North District Councilman Joe Golombek tells us where negotiations are at and what he plans to ask for Tuesday afternoon.

The Buffalo Naval Park will be hosting events all Memorial Day Weekend honoring the nation's fallen heroes. Brian Luallen, park President & CEO tells us what's planned through Monday.

Buffalo's School Board unanimously passed a $1.4 billion budget for next school year Wednesday night. The budget includes a multi-million dollar investment in special education, though it also calls for the closure of multiple schools. Board member Larry Scott shared his reaction with WBEN.

Districts in Western New York with open school board seats are just a few out of many across the state facing the same problem. David Albert from the New York State School Boards Association says it's a concern every year. What's causing the shortage? David tells us.

It was an all too familiar end for Buffalo sports fans Monday night - an overtime loss to knock the Sabres out of the playoffs. It brought a remarkable season to a screeching halt. Sabres beat reporter for WGR Paul Hamilton recaps the game.

It's Game 7, winner take all between the Sabres and Canadiens tonight at KeyBank Center. Whoever wins goes on to play Carolina in the Eastern Conference Final. Sabres play-by-play man Dan Dunleavy gives his take prior to puck drop.

The weather is finally changing over as we head toward the 70s this weekend. Meteorologist Andy Parker has more good news in his extended outlook.

The 5/14 Memorial Commission continues to take steps toward building the permanent, physical memorial at the corner of Jefferson and Best in Buffalo. Rev. Mark Blue, Commission Chair, tells WBEN a construction manager has been named and groundbreaking is set for sometime this year.