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Gov. Hochul hosts youth mental health roundtable in Williamsville
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Students from Williamsville East High School got an opportunity to sit down and talk to New York Governor Kathy Hochul about youth mental health and the impact social media has on teens. “I've heard from young people across our state about mental health challenges and the...
Buffalo making sure food license applications are correct before approval
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo lawmakers have a lot of agenda items to approve on a weekly basis. Frequently on the agenda is an item for a food store license. University district councilman Rasheed N.C. Wyatt said he makes it a point to not rubber stamp applications that are in his district.
Buffalo lawmaker concerned with more than $40 million of non-reoccurring revenues with city budget
In the lead up to Wednesday’s budget vote at Buffalo City Hall, leadership of the Buffalo Common Council has been negotiating non-stop with the Mayor’s administration to hammer out a fair budget for the city and its residents. Read more from WBEN:
Millions Of State Funding Headed To Western New York
Two major projects in Western New York will get millions of dollars in funding from New York State. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $6 million dollars in funding was approved by the New York Power Authority for two projects here in the 716. The first award was...
Demolition continues for Perry Housing apartments
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Demolition continues for the Perry apartments in Buffalo. As buildings are torn down on one side of the field, new ones are underway in the adjacent area. As that continues, BMHA has placed flyers with QR codes, encouraging others to apply to work on the project because now BMHA is focusing on hiring more minority contractors.
Remains of WWII soldier return home to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After being buried in an unmarked grave at an American military cemetery in Luxembourg for 79 years, the remains of PFC Bartholomew Loschiavo have returned home to Buffalo. He was killed in action in Luxembourg on Oct. 1, 1944. Loschiavo served with Company A, 1st Battalion,...
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
ECMC has been recognized for their fair and equitable treatment of all members of the LGBTQ+ community, The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will distribute $1 million across 61 organizations, and a developer plans new apartments for Dunkirk.
Best Weekend Events For May 24-27 In Western New York
This weekend is known as the unofficial start to the summer, and Western New York has big plans for this one. With it being a long weekend, there are so many things to do this weekend, from concerts to races, a hot air balloon rally, and more! Plus, the weather is going to be pretty much perfect this weekend, with temperatures hovering the upper mid 70s.
Child poverty in New York among worst in nation, report says
Albany, N.Y. — A new report from the state comptroller’s office indicates child poverty rates in upstate cities are among the highest in the nation, with between 40 and 46 percent of children in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo found to be living in poverty in 2022. The report...
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