The American toy company Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie with autism spectrum disorder.

Childcare — a central topic in this year’s State of the State address by Governor Kathy Hochul. Hochul’s plans include universal per-kindergarten for every 4-year-old by 2028.

Gov. Hochul will speak to New Yorkers at 1 p.m. Tuesday about where she believes New York is at, and outline her agenda for 2026.

Leaders of the African American Cultural Center have met face-to-face with the Erie County Comptroller, following announcement by other county officials that they are asking the state offices to investigate accounting practices by the Buffalo-based cultural non-profit institution.

As part of her State of the State agenda, Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to announce a "These Lands are for Everyone" initiative to help expand access to state lands to New Yorkers with disabilities.

The Democrat laid out her legislative priorities for the year on Tuesday in Albany.

A cherished advocate for the local disability community and national spinal cord injury community has passed away.

The state Senate approved the change on Monday, sending the matter to the Assembly.

For the first time in a decade, Coast Guard Station Buffalo has a new facility. The completed building includes new weightlifting facilities and two bays for boat storage and maintenance.

The bill, originally introduced six years ago, would block state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws and sharing sensitive information with ICE, absent a judicial warrant.

Hybrid work for public sector employees in the province is officially over. Workers are now back in the office five days a week.

Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian and an off-duty peace officer for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.