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Buffalo Is Quietly Running More Clinical Research Than Western New Yorkers Realize

Most people in Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Cattaraugus counties do not associate Western New York with medical research. The region’s reputation is built around manufacturing, f...

New York state launches new study to invest in Buffalo Waterfront

The goal is to plan the next decade of the area for continued success.

At the speaker's ultimate discretion, will the next Assembly majority leader be from upstate N.Y.?

Current Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes from Buffalo is stepping down at the end of her term.

City of Buffalo to receive $70M in state aid

A $24 million investment is also going towards the hunger relief organization FeedMore WNY.

Looking at school budget votes across Western New York

Here's a look at what some districts in Western New York are proposing.

Smoothie King to open 1st Western New York location in Penfield

Western N.Y. GOP lawmakers point to bail reform amid rise in violence

Lawmakers and candidates are speaking out after a Fourth of July weekend in which 11 people were shot in six separate shootings in Buffalo.

IKEA U.S. Announces New Store Opening in Buffalo, New York in Early 2027

IKEA U.S. is pleased to announce plans to open a new store in Buffalo, New York, in early 2027. The location will mark the fourth IKEA store in the state, expanding access to affor...

Hochul announces improvements to Buffalo Harbor State Park, including new sprayground

The new sprayground will be open 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

New all-electric carshare program debuts on Buffalo's east side

Light City Carshare offers access to electric vehicles to rent for $5 or $40 per day.

Early childhood education, behavioral health funding coming to Western N.Y.

As part of the funding, $7,428,489 will go to Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. and $357,754 will go to the Seneca Nation of Indians.

New FeedMore WNY campus to grow resources, food available to community

The group will soon be able to accept about 7 million pounds of bulk food donations that they’ve had to turn away over the past five years.

Mayor Ryan welcomes additional funding for Buffalo in state budget

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said at least $55 million is coming to Buffalo, including $30 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance.

New program aims to bring more business to downtown Buffalo

The initiative will provide grant money to allow local groups and businesses to host community focused events in the downtown area.

Buffalo city officials break ground on Middle Main Streetscape Project

The project seeks to redesign and modernize a 2 1/2-mile stretch of Main Street from Goodell Street to Kensington Avenue.

Chautauqua, Niagara counties motoring Erie County measles case

Health officials in Chautauqua and Niagara counties say there are no cases in their counties, but urge people to be vigilant.

City of Buffalo opens cooling centers, extends splash pad hours

The city is encouraging residents to take precautions as high temperatures and dangerous heat continue across Western New York.

List of fireworks displays around Western New York this weekend

America’s 250th birthday will be celebrated across the country this Independence Day.

Upstate N.Y. cities receive millions from state budget to help with deficits

Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse are receiving $20 million each.

School budgets head back to voting booths across Western New York

Here's a look at what some districts in Western New York are proposing.

Additional funding announced to aid reconstruction of historic Ralph Wilson Park Amphitheater

Thanks to New York Assemblyman Jon Rivera, the state is giving the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy $250,000.

First bison statue arrives outside new Highmark Stadium

The 12-foot-tall by 13-foot-long calf — the smallest of the three — arrived in Orchard Park on Tuesday.

City of Dunkirk contemplates a nuclear power plant at an old NRG site

State Sen. George Borrello joins Capital Tonight.

Buffalo Bills begin moving into new Highmark Stadium

The team can begin to move their staff and operations teams into the building and vendors can start setting up food, beverage and related services.