Holly Kirkpatrick WKBW

04/24/2026

Found it!

04/15/2026

Stay budget savvy and get an overview of Mayor Ryan’s budget at WKBW.com!

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan has unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which includes a 25 percent property tax levy increase.

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04/15/2026

This is not a drill.

04/14/2026

Come June 30, the deficit is estimated between $25 million and $30 million. Police and fire overtime spending is the main culprit. But why?

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04/09/2026

NEW from me

Buffalo Common Councilmember Leah Halton-Pope is throwing her hat in the ring to replace Crystal Peoples-Stokes in the state assembly, after the assemblymember announced her retirement Wednesday to focus more on her health.

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04/08/2026

New York Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes announced she will not seek re-election after 23 years in office to focus on her health.

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04/08/2026

It's been a little over a month since I joined 7 News WKBW and I've loved being out and about on the Buffalo beat. From discovering events (the annual Irish Civic Luncheon, anyone?), hearing your stories and pushing for answers on behalf of the public, my first few weeks here have flown by! I'm looking forward to covering many more stories as your Buffalo reporter.

04/08/2026

According to a source, one of our region's most powerful lawmakers, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, will not seek reelection this fall.

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04/08/2026

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli agreed to review the City of Buffalo's budget deficit, fulfilling a campaign promise made by Mayor Sean Ryan.

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04/06/2026

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan named Erika Shields as the city's new police commissioner. She will be the first woman to lead the department when she starts in May.

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04/03/2026

I woke up early to explode my sinuses on Live TV. Happy Easter!

04/01/2026

Buffalo lawmakers are seeking clarity after Mayor Sean Ryan's administration claimed the city's projected budget deficit is $109 million.

Buffalo lawmakers are asking Mayor Ryan's administration for a public breakdown of the math after receiving conflicting budget deficit projections.