Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown delivers his 17th State of the City address and state senators began to pass budget bills one month after the state budget was due.
A Buffalo property owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges for lying about lead hazards, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will deliver his 17th Annual State of the City Address today.
As budget talks continue, the new New York State budget will not address the state's affordable housing crisis, and many Upstate New York mayors are calling for investments in healthcare in the budget.
Gov. Kathy Hochul broke an 11-day silence to update New Yorkers on the progress of a state budget that is now four weeks late and House Republicans release their Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
Hear some of the details of the new contract ratified by teachers on Monday. After approving a fifth state extender, NY lawmakers are hoping that the fifth time is the charm.
The Buffalo School Board will meet today as reports say that they're close to reaching a contract with the Buffalo Teacher's Federation, and we have Theater Talk!
Attorneys of the families affected by the May 14 racist attack say federal officials are limiting access to evidence, and a new initiative hopes to ease the problem of food insecurities in Buffalo.
New York State has a new chief judge, safety standards for airlines are being debated in Washington, and Buffalo will mark the first anniversary of the racist shooting on May 14.
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