State Sen. Sean Ryan elected next mayor of Buffalo
New York state Sen. Sean Ryan has been elected the next mayor of Buffalo, according to the Associated Press,…
COVID vaccinations in N.Y. lag behind last year, DOH says
New Yorkers aren’t rushing to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine ahead of this year’s holiday and respiratory illness…
Key races to watch in Western New York 2025 elections
The city of Buffalo is preparing to elect its first new mayor in nearly two decades, which is one of the…
As election night approaches, so does a Stefanik decision
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has been teasing a run for governor for months, leaving an official decision up…
Nearly 1.2 million New Yorkers took voted early in 2025
Nearly 1.2 million people took part in early voting for the 2025 general elections in New York state,…
As roundabouts increase, a look at proper use
Roundabouts are becoming increasingly common across New York state, but many drivers still aren’t sure how to navigate…
Rep. Langworthy looks to ban N.Y. state’s natural gas law
LANCASTER, N.Y. — As a New York state deadline looms to prohibit natural gas from new building and home…
State’s fiscal outlook improves as federal impact looms
The state released its mid-year budget update this week revealing a $26.8 billion cumulative budget gap by 2029.…
Court order to fund SNAP won’t affect $65M for NY food banks
An extra infusion of $65 million in state aid for New York food banks will be sent to…
DAs, lawmakers push more access to N.Y. mental health courts
New York’s top prosecutors want better access to mental health courts to connect people charged with nonviolent crimes…
Morning Briefing in Buffalo: Oct. 29
Good morning, Buffalo. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner One last day of sunshine this…
Cornell creates interactive map showing impact of cuts
President Donald Trump has been adamant that waste and abuse in the federal government must end. But a new…