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The path to promotion for four Niagara Falls Police officers appears to have been cleared.

Questions have been raised about the hiring of Robb Poloncarz by the  Erie County Board of Elections.

Gun enthusiasts who oppose New York's new gun law are planning to appeal a ruling in federal court this week.

After another night of bitter cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills, milder temperatures will arrive Saturday.

The number of female staff members alleging sexual harassment by Cheektowaga Assemblyman Dennis Gabryzsak is now up to six.

A young man convicted of the brutal slaying of another teen in North Buffalo in 2012 was sentenced Friday to the maximum 25 years to life in prison.

A local company says it wants to use the temperature of the earth to lower heating and air conditioning bills.

In all of New York's long history, only one governor was impeached and removed from office: William Sulzer. If the name doesn't mean much to you, author Jack O'Donnell has the book for you in Bitten By The Tiger. WBFO's Mike Desmond spoke with O'Donnell about his look at a century-old Albany power struggle.

The National Weather Service says the moderate snow that had been falling all day Thursday became lighter during the evening hours.  But forecasters say strong winds up to 25 miles per hour were still creating blowing and drifting snow.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller has earned his way to the U.S. national hockey team for the second straight Olympics. Buffalo News sportswriter Mike Harrington says Wednesday's announcement came as no surprise, but he says Miller's place on this year's team was not always an open and shut case.

The severe conditions should serve as a warning for area residents to be properly prepared when heading outdoors over the next 24 hours.  Similar precautions should be taken by animal owners.

A key lawmaker says the state’s minimum wage, which as of December 31st is $8 an hour, should jump to $9 an hour by next year.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller has been named as one of the three goalies on the 2014 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team.

The outcry continues to build in response to sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak.

The National Weather Service says there will be snow and blowing snow along with bitterly cold wind chills.

Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement Tuesday, condemning the latest reports of sexual harassment in the State Assembly.

A federal judge has upheld most of New York's new gun control law, rejecting arguments that its bans on large-capacity magazines and the sale of popular semiautomatic rifles violate Second Amendment rights.

The minimum wage increase of $8 an hour went into effect in New York State Tuesday. The increase is the first of three raises that will result in minimum wage workers earning $9 an hour by the end of 2015.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown took the oath of office for his third term in a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning at City Hall. During his inaugural address, Brown said his priorities for the next four years include greater visibility in assisting Buffalo's struggling public schools.

Day after day, the WBFO News team delivers stories from across our region. We report on education issues, economic development, the environment, tragedies and triumphs. But we also dig into the region's rich cultural, arts and theater communities to bring you the "human voice." WBFO's Eileen put together an audio postcard highlighting a small portion of the thousands of stories we delivered to you in 2013.

A Lake Effect Snow Advisory has been extended to Southern Erie, Wyoming and Allegany Counties. It will remain in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday. That advisory includes Orchard Park and Springville.  

New Yorkers resolved to having a healthier new year could get a step ahead Wednesday with a special hiking program at some of the region's state parks. Guided First Day Hikes are planned at 23 state parks and historic sites, including Letchworth, Allegany and Fort Niagara.

A public hearing on a proposal to restrict natural gas fracking in Erie County Monday turned into an attack on opponents and on Governor Cuomo for blocking fracking statewide.

It has been a banner year for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Buffalo.

A Lake Effect Snow Advisory is posted for parts of the Western New York region for New Year's Eve day.

Erie County Executive Poloncarz will hear about the pros and cons of natural gas fracking Monday afternoon as he holds a public hearing on limiting the energy source in Erie County.

If a state agency wants to buy food, it now has to consider buying food grown or produced in New York.

The year's end brings an anticipated new look for 2014. Among the rumored moves are possible new directions for Mayor Byron Brown and Congressman Brian Higgins.

Buffalo fire officials are investigating a blaze that significantly damaged a North Buffalo home early this morning.

Today marks the anniversary of one of the most tragic days in the history of the Buffalo Fire Department. Thirty years ago tonight, a propane tank explosion inside a warehouse at North Division and Grosvenor streets, killing five Buffalo Firefighters.