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Governor Cuomo outlined his proposal for a new local government restructuring board to help financially distressed communities deal with long-term budget problems.

With indictments mounting amid accusations of public corruption, Albany once again has become a glaring example of all that is wrong with politics. But some see it as an opportunity for change.

Lawmakers in Albany tried to carry on business in the wake of one of the worst scandals in recent decades that has overshadowed most other news coming out of the Capitol. Much of this week’s legislative session has been canceled, but politicians who were in town insisted that their agendas are not being derailed.

The federal government is launching a new campaign to draw more international visitors to the region.

Erie County is increasing handicapped accessibility in some of its parks, not an easy task in woods and on trails.

The mayoral race in Buffalo has gotten a bit more competitive.

One of the founders of the well-known Chef's Restaurant in Buffalo has died.

Erie County has added another site to its roster of parks.

Buffalo firefighters responded to a two-alarm blaze in a downtown neighborhood this morning.

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has announced its 2013 program of events happening at Canalside this summer. 800,000 people are expected to make their way down to Buffalo's waterfront to enjoy the 800 activities and events scheduled.

A federal, state, and local task force fighting human trafficking has launched a new billboard campaign.  WBFO's Eileen Buckley says it aims to raise awareness about this serious crime.

Ahead of a roundtable discussion on the future of the Skyway being held in Buffalo next week, a local member of the state delegation is trying to increase support for removing the span.

Test results show 18 Buffalo Vetrans Administration patients are infected with hepatitis B and C, although it's not clear if they were infected because the hospital was re-using one-time-only insulin pens.