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City reveals half dozen proposals for Mohawk ramp redevelopment

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and his staff revealed Friday six proposals for redeveloping the parking ramp space on East Mohawk Street.

State bill looks to move Amigone crematory out of residential neighborhood

Theater Talk: No crystal ball predicts when theaters reopen, but slowing vax rates could delay

Protecting the planet, one Mom at a time

Moms are expected to know everything, aren't they? Everything from "Why is the sky blue?" to "What in the world is that?" It's easy to feel overwhelmed, even without a pandemic raging on. This Mother's Day, a new group can come to the rescue with answers to some of life's toughest questions.

City reveals half dozen proposals for Mohawk ramp redevelopment

By Michael Mroziak • 1 hour ago

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and his staff revealed Friday six proposals for redeveloping the parking ramp space on East Mohawk Street.

State bill looks to move Amigone crematory out of residential neighborhood

By Ryan Zunner • 3 hours ago

The crematory contained within the Amigone Funeral Home on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda, which in the past had gotten in trouble for clean air law violations, may soon be on the move.

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Williamsville Schools officially appoint Brown-Hall superintendent

By Mike Desmond • 7 hours ago

The Williamsville School Board Thursday voted to appoint a new superintendent, looking for some upper management stability after a tumultuous year with COVID-19.

As domestic violence rises during the pandemic, groups get infusion of state cash

By Mike Desmond • 8 hours ago

Two local groups are sharing $150,000 in state cash to help counter the rise in domestic violence cases during the pandemic.

Theater Talk: No crystal ball predicts when theaters reopen, but slowing vax rates could delay

By Anthony Chase & Peter Hall • 10 hours ago

When will theaters re-open? Broadway shows (including national tours at Shea's) require 100% use of capacity. Per Playbill, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Broadway shows would reopen at that capacity beginning Sept. 14. However, without a crystal ball, the governor did not specify in his remarks exactly which shows are planning to operate on this timeline.

Video Game Hall of Fame announces 4 inductees

By Associated Press • 11 hours ago

The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? award-winning StarCraft and Animal Crossing, whose popularity has surged during the pandemic.

Sheldon Silver ordered back to prison

By Associated Press • 11 hours ago

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will be returned to federal prison after federal authorities denied him home confinement, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Supporters herald signing of HERO Act and its worker protections

By Karen DeWitt • 12 hours ago

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union

Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Wednesday signed the New York Health and Essential Rights, or HERO Act, calling it “a historic step forward for working people.”

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WBFO Albany Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports

Protecting the planet, one Mom at a time

By Marian Hetherly • 12 hours ago

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Erie County DA: Evidence suggests missing Buffalo State Student 'took her own life'

By Emyle Watkins • 20 hours ago

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn provided an update Thursday in the disappearance of SUNY Buffalo State student Saniyya Dennis.

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'The Worst I've Seen': Capitol Police Face Scrutiny For Lack Of Transparency

By Tom Dreisbach • 1 hour ago

The U.S. Capitol Police have close to 2,000 uniformed officers, more than the Atlanta Police Department.

The agency's annual budget is around half a billion dollars, which is larger than the budget for the entire Detroit Police Department.

New Documentary Explores The Controversial Early Days Of 'Sesame Street'

By Mary Louise Kelly, Sarah Handel & Sam Gringlas • 1 hour ago

Seem Too Good To Be True? Once, A Pepsi Promotion With Big Promises Ended In Disaster

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Biden's Civilian Climate Corps Would Tackle Climate Change, Care For Public Lands

By Scott Detrow & Nate Rott • 1 hour ago

One of President Biden's most popular infrastructure proposals hearkens back to FDR's New Deal. A Civilian Climate Corps would aim to tackle climate change while caring for public lands.

'Attenborough's Journey' Salutes The Broadcaster With A Passion For Nature

By David Bianculli • 4 hours ago

Sir David Attenborough is TV's longest-running nature host with credits than span 70 years. A new BBC America special follows his path, from a nature-obsessed kid to a world-renowned broadcaster.

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City reveals half dozen proposals for Mohawk ramp redevelopment

State bill looks to move Amigone crematory out of residential neighborhood

Theater Talk: No crystal ball predicts when theaters reopen, but slowing vax rates could delay

Protecting the planet, one Mom at a time

City reveals half dozen proposals for Mohawk ramp redevelopment

State bill looks to move Amigone crematory out of residential neighborhood

Williamsville Schools officially appoint Brown-Hall superintendent

As domestic violence rises during the pandemic, groups get infusion of state cash

Theater Talk: No crystal ball predicts when theaters reopen, but slowing vax rates could delay

Video Game Hall of Fame announces 4 inductees

Sheldon Silver ordered back to prison

Supporters herald signing of HERO Act and its worker protections

Protecting the planet, one Mom at a time

Erie County DA: Evidence suggests missing Buffalo State Student 'took her own life'

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'The Worst I've Seen': Capitol Police Face Scrutiny For Lack Of Transparency

New Documentary Explores The Controversial Early Days Of 'Sesame Street'

Seem Too Good To Be True? Once, A Pepsi Promotion With Big Promises Ended In Disaster

Biden's Civilian Climate Corps Would Tackle Climate Change, Care For Public Lands

'Attenborough's Journey' Salutes The Broadcaster With A Passion For Nature

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