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City of Buffalo shuts down Chippewa bar following owner's stabbing arrest
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Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Tuesday that the City of Buffalo has shut down The Cowboy, a Western-themed bar on Chippewa, after its owner was arrested Monday for allegedly stabbing a West Seneca man — as well as himself.
10 programs to watch on BTPM PBS this October
This October on BTPM PBS, we begin to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a local documentary from the AKG Art Museum. We also air another local documentary featuring stories from the Seneca Nation, and bring you more dramas!
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  1. Ahead of midterm elections, NY AG Letitia James issues guidance on voter rights
  2. 81-year-old marathon runner raises over $15,000 for Orchard Park families in need
  3. Québec separatist party shakes up Canadian political landscape with election victory
  4. Anti-poverty agency partners with county to help residents with driver's license process
  5. Seneca president hosting Blakeman fundraiser at casino, nation members plan protest
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Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Commitment to Canada
Through our programming, partnerships, and deep-rooted relationships, our commitment to Southern Ontario remains strong. We are not just a station you watch—we are a station that watches out for you.
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Remembering David Marsden
In this special never-heard-before interview that took place ahead of our premiere of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, BTPM The Bridge host and former CFNY DJ Ivar Hamilton sits down with his longtime colleague and friend, legendary broadcaster and program director David Marsden. Together, they reflect on David’s remarkable career, his influence on CFNY, and the music and radio culture he helped shape.
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American Masters
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez | Preview
Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement. Watch Tuesday, October 6 at 9pm on BTPM PBS.
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Space Wars | Preview
Inside the escalating military struggle to control space and the satellites we rely on. Watch Wednesday, October 7 at 9pm on BTPM PBS.
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Secrets of the Dead
Cleopatra's Last Temple | Preview
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign. Watch Wednesday, October 7 at 10 pm on BTPM PBS.

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