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10/17/2025

Buffalo’s Michigan Avenue is in line for a facelift along the African American Historic Corridor, thanks to $12 million in total new funding from local, state and federal sources.

Michigan Avenue's African American Heritage Corridor is in line for major upgrades, which state, federal and local leaders say is an important step for the community.

10/17/2025

The Digi Power X plant in North Tonawanda - formerly known as Digihost/Fortistar - has been operating on an expired air permit since 2021.

The Digihost/Fortistar facility in North Tonawanda has been operating on an expired air permit since 2021 and a renewal application has been pending with the DEC for more than four years.

10/17/2025

Incumbent Kevin Hardwick is running for a second term on Democratic and Working Families Party lines, while challenger Christine Czarnik is running on Republican and Conservative lines.

10/17/2025

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. we will broadcast NPR's one-hour special, celebrating the life of Susan Stamberg, the longtime host, correspondent and "founding mother" of NPR, who died this week at the age of 87.

NPR's legendary host and correspondent Susan Stamberg has died at age 87. She loved to explore Americans' relationship with culture -- high and low -- and shared that fascination with her listeners.

10/17/2025

While U.S. workers and leaders welcome news that Stellantis is shifting production of a vehicle line from Canada to Illinois, officials and workers in Brampton, Ont. are feeling betrayed. And they point their fingers directly to Washington.

Canada’s industry minister says Ottawa is considering a lawsuit against Stellantis, following the auto maker's announcement it is moving planned production from Brampton, Ont. into the US.

10/16/2025

This week on "Group Chat," we're throwing it back to an episode celebrating trailblazing women in music and the stars leading the charge today.🎶

We also dive into Gen Z’s fresh approaches to financial decisions, iconic Hollywood throwbacks, and our latest streaming obsessions.⭐

Join us at 11 a.m. Friday on BTPM NPR.

10/16/2025

Months after first talking about seizing the Buffalo Grand Hotel, acting mayor Christopher Scanlon announced Thursday more than enough time has passed to fix it, so the city is moving forward.

Buffalo's acting mayor says the city is moving forward to seize the Buffalo Grand Hotel, which has been idled since early 2020. Its owner insists he wants to reopen, but City Hall is stifling efforts.

10/16/2025

A National Public Radio original has died.

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

10/16/2025

New York state’s top court upheld a law moving many town- and county-level elections to even-numbered years, a ruling that could potentially pave the way for New York City and other jurisdictions to do the same.

The Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of a law passed by Democrats that would align more elections with the presidential race.

10/16/2025

With open enrollment underway for Medicare Advantage, individuals who sign up for the health insurance plan individually will find one of WNY's largest providers are among a few that leave Roswell Park out of network in 2026.

For thousands of individuals who rely on Medicare Advantage, one of WNY’s larger health insurance providers won't include Roswell Park among its in-network coverage next year. But it's not the only one.

10/15/2025

The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a report of a vessel in distress near the Peace Bridge at approximately 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to a city spokesperson.

Both individuals were safely brought to shore with the help of a private vessel and Buffalo Fire Department personnel.

10/15/2025

Erie County’s 2026 proposed budget is a tale of two realities, with the county cutting tax rates but also bracing for the impact of less federal funding.

Erie County’s 2026 proposed budget is a tale of two realities, with the county cutting tax rates to $3.09 per thousand, a 39% decrease since 2012. There are already are concerns for 2027.