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They needed to do it virtually, in light of the COVID pandemic. But the Eighth Judicial District’s Coalition of Blacks in the Courts hosted their annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy Friday afternoon.

While wishing new Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher success in his new role, a former priest turned advocate for clergy sex abuse victims says Fisher's selection is clouded by the involvement of a former superior, who stepped down from a powerful position within the US Catholic Church amid his own accusations of covering up abuse cases.

New York's high school graduation rate has improved slightly following the shift to remote learning and cancellation of Regents exams.

While law enforcement officials say there are no specific threats at this time, they are preparing for demonstrations around the New York State Capitol in Albany in the run-up to Inauguration Day. The days ahead could see protests at state capitols across the country ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next Wednesday.

One day after announcing that five new state-run vaccination sites are opening this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office is warning that appointments for the limited number of vaccines at those sites are already booked through April.

New York State has decided to allow all bars and restaurants in orange zones statewide to resume indoor dining at 50% capacity. That decision is in reaction to a court ruling allowing nearly 100 establishments in Buffalo to do that.

At 11:30 a.m., New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver the fourth part of his State of the State address from Albany.

Restaurants in Erie County gained a key victory in court for their effort to welcome back dine-in guests. 

The Frontier Central School Board on Tuesday selected C. Douglas Whelan as its interim superintendent, replacing Acting Superintendent Colleen Duggan.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding the third part of his State of the State address in Albany. Watch it live here at 11:30 a.m.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a stay-at-home order to people in the province and declared a state of emergency. They are the latest measures to curb the increasing number of cases of COVID-19.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to mandate internet service providers in New York to offer high-speed internet to low-income consumers at $15 per month, and is seeking to create a fund for families that can’t afford it at that rate.

Amazon is setting its sights on Western New York expansion once again, this time in Hamburg.

Longtime Democratic party leader Joseph F. Crangle died early Tuesday morning at his Williamsville home. He was 88.

 The U.S. House of Representatives is debating an article of impeachment against President Trump following the violence at the U.S. Capitol. The article charges Trump with incitement of insurrection. Special coverage begins on air at 9am.

Watch the debate and vote live 

LIVE STREAM IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY JAN. 13 AT 9 AM

While again stating that New York's ability to distribute the COVID vaccine is restricted by the limited weekly supply provided by the federal government, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state will adhere to updated federal guidelines which expand the number of people currently eligible to receive their first COVID vaccine dose.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein host an update on the latest situation of COVID-19 in Erie County, goes live at 2:00 PM.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will give the second in a series of State of the State addresses Tuesday at 11: 30 a.m. Watch it live here.