Two of Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's key budget proposals have gained approval in Albany as lawmakers work on the state's budget. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell tells us how Scanlon's proposed hotel bed tax and establishment of a parking authority made it across the goal line.

Cardinals will begin discussions on who should serve as Pope Francis' successor this Wednesday. Rocco Palmo, writer of The Loggia and former US correspondent for The Tablet, takes us inside the process of selecting the next pope.

It's one of the biggest weekends of the year at Batavia Downs! Ryan Hasenauer tells us all about what's planned for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

A polarizing bill that would allow the terminally ill to take medicine to assist in their death is making its way through the state legislature. State Senator Pat Gallivan tells us why he is opposed to the idea.

Leaders in Albany have reached a conceptual agreement on the state's $254 billion budget. It includes numerous policy proposals, and Albany insider says Governor Hochul got a lot of what she wanted.

The Bills went with on defense at this weekend's NFL Draft. WGR's Sal Capaccio gives his thoughts on the picks and looks ahead to where they might slot in on the Bills' roster.

Austin Air manufactures air purifiers in Buffalo. Marketing Director Stacy Malesiewski says they have little fear of tariffs as most of their components are American made. She says tariffs will level the playing field with competitors in China.

It's NFL Draft day! The Bills hold the 30th pick in the draft, meaning Bills Mafia will be waiting until around 11:30 for the selection to come in. That's if a trade isn't made, of course. WGR's Sal Capaccio tells us what positions the Bills are eyeing and more.

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to a $150 million settlement with abuse survivors. Attorney Steve Boyd represents survivors. He tells us more about the settlement and what's next.

A new poll from Siena College shows Governor Hochul's favorability rating is going up, with New Yorkers viewing the governor in a positive light for the first time since January of 2024. Pollster Steve Greenberg looks at the numbers and tells us what's driving the uptick in popularity.