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A new pope at the Vatican, and local reaction to the election of an American-born pope
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Buffalo's financial deficit requires short and long-term solutions
The city of Buffalo faces a funding deficit of $70 million. There will be some relief in the form of a hotel bed tax and the sale of city-owned parki…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
13 commercial vacancies are lined up as Rite Aid closes local stores
Buffalo will soon have 13 empty retail buildings when Rite Aid closes its stores for good. Bill Heussler from Hanna Commercial Real Estate gives his …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Chris Scanlon gets a budget win from Albany
Two of Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's key budget proposals have gained approval in Albany as lawmakers work on the state's budget. Albany insider Jack…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside the secret process of choosing a new pope
Cardinals will begin discussions on who should serve as Pope Francis' successor this Wednesday. Rocco Palmo, writer of The Loggia and former US corre…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
It's Kentucky Derby weekend at Batavia Downs!
It's one of the biggest weekends of the year at Batavia Downs! Ryan Hasenauer tells us all about what's planned for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
State Sen. Pat Gallivan reacts to NY's Medical Aid in Dying bill
A polarizing bill that would allow the terminally ill to take medicine to assist in their death is making its way through the state legislature. Stat…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
An agreement is reached on the state's budget. Here's what it includes.
Leaders in Albany have reached a conceptual agreement on the state's $254 billion budget. It includes numerous policy proposals, and Albany insider s…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Bills load up on defense at the NFL Draft
The Bills went with on defense at this weekend's NFL Draft. WGR's Sal Capaccio gives his thoughts on the picks and looks ahead to where they might sl…
1 year ago
Buffalo manufacturer sees tariffs as an equalizer with overseas competition
Austin Air manufactures air purifiers in Buffalo. Marketing Director Stacy Malesiewski says they have little fear of tariffs as most of their compone…
1 year ago