Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's mission for 35 years has been keeping the region's waterways clear of pollution. Executive Director Jill Jedlicka says even though there's other problems in the world, it's still important to keep our environment clean.

Saturday marks 4/20 and Dank 716 owner Aaron Van Camp is ready for the crowds that come with the unofficial holiday.

Early voting for the special election in NY-26 opens on Saturday. Gary Dickson, West Seneca Town Supervisor and Republican candidate for the Congressional seat, joined WBEN to talk about the challenges of the campaign and the unusual April election.

New York's new budget has been agreed upon informally and still needs to be officially passed, but the agreement comes as many school districts wait for data to plan their budgets. Also, how will the budgets address the state's migrant crisis?

West Seneca Schools will vote on a budget tonight that could bring about the termination of 47.5 positions in the district.

It might be tempting, but going on a spending spree with your tax refund isn't the best idea. Michael Angelucci of Level Financial Advisors says it's a better idea to save that money for a rainy day.

Former Channel 7 anchor Keith Radford says something changed in OJ Simpson following his 1995 trial. He reflects on the OJ he knew over the years and how Simpson will be remembered.

A downtown Buffalo hostel has been shutdown due to concerns over a faulty electrical box at an attached building that the city owns. Buffalo Hostel Board President Katherine Pessecow says she is disappointed in the city and their communication with the hostel.

Teachers and other staff members at West Seneca schools are facing layoffs as the district faces a $5 million deficit. West Seneca Teachers Association Vice President Chris Galley says the cuts aren't justified.

Niagara Falls didn't receive the turnout that was expected, but neither did the region as a whole. He says the amount of people taking in the eclipse at the Falls was akin to an above-average weekend day in the summer.