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As the Buffalo Diocese downsizes and recommends the closure of area churches, the question being asked is what will be done with the empty buildings once they're vacated? Bernice Radle is Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. She wants some to be deemed local landmarks.

The legislative session has ended in Albany. One of the key pieces of legislation that passed was a ban for algorithms on social media feeds of minors. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell of O'Donnell & Associates recaps the session and what did and didn't get done.

The 67th annual Allentown Art Fest takes place this weekend in Buffalo, bringing together artists from all across the city. Festival president Rita Lippman tells us all about what's happening in Allentown this weekend.

A new poll from AAA shows interest in electric vehicles is undergoing a steep decline, with only 18% of people polled saying they're likely to purchase an electric vehicle. Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western and Central New York explains the lack of interest.

After spurts of violence outside local bars, should there be a universal closing time for Buffalo's night life? Also, with the city facing a revenue shortfall, what can be done to get more money in to City Hall? Councilman Mitch Nowakowski gave his thoughts on both.

Shovels went into the ground Monday as local and state officials celebrated the progress being made at the site of the old Perry apartments, which will soon be replaced with modern, mixed-use buildings. Brendan Mehaffy, Executive Director of Strategic Planning for the city of Buffalo says the project is of great significance for the neighborhood and city.

The Buffalo Naval Park will dedicate a memorial garden to the Western New Yorkers who gave their life on D-Day this Thursday. Shane Stephenson, Director of Museum Collections at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park tells us what the new space will include.

Summer festival season kicks off today in Buffalo with GreekFest! Lou Pozantides has all you need to know about the annual celebration as it enters its 45th year.

Buffalo charter schools are seeing increasing numbers of inquiries from interested families. Former Congressman and Buffalo Schools board member Chris Jacobs tells us about why families might be shifting towards charters over traditional public schools.

The Diocese of Buffalo announced Tuesday the projected shuttering of 54 parishes and over 70 churches as the Church looks to address financial issues tied to its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shortage of priests and declining number of church-goers. Father Bryan Zielenieski discusses the steps the Diocese are taking and responds to concerns.