Young republican activists in New York with ties to top party leaders have been implicated in a texting scandal. Politico obtained text threads that had racist, antisemitic, and homophobic language.

Both individuals were safely brought to shore with the help of a private vessel and Buffalo Fire Department personnel.

WNYIL held its annual Meet the Candidates event for Erie County on October 15 to give the disability community a chance to question candidates.

Team Alice focuses on reducing what many people would call “medication errors,” especially in older adults. Here’s how those mistakes happen and how to reduce your risk.

Erie County’s 2026 proposed budget is a tale of two realities, with the county cutting tax rates to $3.09 per thousand, a 39% decrease since 2012. There are already are concerns for 2027.

The lists reveal who is funding each campaign and how that cash is being spent in the race to lead the Queen City.

Ontario premier Doug Ford says there’s no way that Ottawa should drop tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The issue has divided some of Canada’s premiers, some of whom are seeking relief from tariffs which have hurt grain farmers.

The Buffalo Common Council voted to approve Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon’s five appointments Tuesday after he pushed for the parking authority in the current budget.

A Taiwanese company has agreed to purchase the former Sumitomo Rubber plant at 10 Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda, creating up to 250 jobs by early next year.

Buffalo Independent mayoral candidate Michael Gainer has an uphill battle, but he's still advocating changes to election practices that he says could increase turnout and make elections more fair.

At the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, families and individuals shuffled about, enjoying a variety of free activities and experiences, including interactive Haudenosaunee song and dance.

Federal changes to COVID vaccine access means that in many states, not everyone who is concerned about coughs being COVID can get vaccinated. New York is one exception.