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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.

Workers at five local nursing homes are on strike for the next week, or until deals are reached with their employers guaranteeing better wages and increased staffing. Renee Vernon, a nurse of 29 years, spoke with us LIVE from the picket line.

Workers at local nursing homes will go on strike Tuesday morning if new deals aren't reached. Shameka Burnette-Mathews from 1199SEIU tells us a couple of the largest healthcare firms won't cooperate.

Foreclosure seems to be on the table for the Walden Galleria after its owners failed to pay a $220 million loan. What's the concern level in Cheektowaga? Town supervisor Brian Nowak tells us there's no alarm yet.

The Bills schedule for 2025 has arrived! Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Howard Simon gives his thoughts on the schedule as the Bills prepare for their final season at Highmark Stadium.