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The Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area and Genesee County added jobs last year, but other parts of Western New York weren't as fortunate.

Following a recent report about how phrasing of a state law could have contributed to this past winter’s rock salt shortage, Congressman Tim Kennedy shared his thoughts.

The poll comes as the NFTA pushes an expansion plan that has been in the works for decades.

The footage shows three uniformed officers attempting to get Hugh Davis Jr., 60, to answer the door of a North Buffalo apartment. Once the door is broken, Davis is seen charging at police while swinging a knife.

Air Canada said it hopes to begin resuming operations this evening after 10,000 striking flight attendants were ordered back to work on Saturday. But that’s not a given.

Organizers say the event was meant to organically bring together disabled and non-disabled Buffalonians around the same activity.

Check out this week’s playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O, and click the song links to learn more about these artists and their music, including Tokyo Monsters, Zak Ward, and Gatto Black!

Providence Farm Collective staff say the grant allows them to train refugees and immigrants to farm and improves food access in Buffalo.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said DJ Granville exhibited “terrible judgment,” but that the incident shouldn't overshadow his “stellar career.”

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim are joined in the studio by Mark Sommer, author of Rocky Colavito: Cleveland’s Iconic Slugger.