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Crystal Selk was officially introduced as the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy's new executive director Monday as officials highlighted funding for the Play Garden and shared updates on the park's ongoing transformation.
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Wikimedia CommonsMonday is referendum day in Alberta. Voters will decide on 10 questions — the most notable is whether to begin the process of separation from the rest of Canada. -
Gino Fanelli/WXXI NewsRepeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
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Billboards across Buffalo are blending artistic and cultural expression in a campaign by New York Immigration Coalition. The Buffalo Proud campaign showcases immigrants and refugees living in the region. -
James Cook rushed for a 3-yard touchdown with 4:43 left to put the Bills ahead for good, and Tyler Bass made it a two-score game with a late field goal. -
Though the Sabres took the loss they gained a point in the standings for the regulation time tie.
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On this episode of What’s Next?, The Belle Center's Executive Director Lucy Candelario discusses how the center has evolved alongside a changing neighborhood, the growing needs she sees in the community, and the partnerships helping the Belle Center connect residents with resources. We’ll also take a tour of the Belle Center to see the space and programs firsthand.
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Using a targeted tactic of smaller groups, forming thousands of rallies, millions of protestors joined in the nationwide effort to push early voting. -
New York Attorney General Letitia James says her office has prepared potential legal complaints, even as federal immigration officials say they won't send ICE agents to the polls. -
The state is currently struggling with a 56% vacancy rate among prison workers. -
One million New Yorkers have moved across state lines since 2020 due to the cost of living. -
The cost of childcare is a key issue in the governor's race. -
Attendees were encouraged to take advantage of early voting, which begins Oct. 24 in New York State.
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Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers. -
The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive. -
The new scholarship tax credit program could help public school families pay for some educational services, but advocates worry it could do more harm than good. -
Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country. -
Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: A handsome production of 1776 at LOH, First Look's New Play Readings on point, last chances for BAT BOY and DA VINCI CODE this weekend, NUTS continues, TOBACCO ROAD opens at ART of WNY, with a reading of James Marzo's ACCIDENTAL ASSASSIN after the Saturday 5pm show.
- Theater Talk: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL (2nd Gen at Smith), while at Desiderio's Lisa Ludwig directs as Maria Pedro stars in NUTS, and DAVINCI CODE also continues at Road Less Traveled. Final weekend for 1776 the musical at Lancaster Opera House and the New Play Festival with First Look at Canterbury Woods. Anthony saw TOUT CASSE by Casey Grim at Buffalo Improve House. SEE LISTINGS!
- Theater Talk: A conversation with Buffalo's Daniel Croix Henderson, now on Broadway in THE IMAGINARY INVALID as "Cleante," remembering his years at BAVPA. Last weekend to see EMMA, BECKY SHAW, and HAIR. Click to see complete listings for local, Shaw, and Stratford shows.
- Theater Talk: Penelope Sergi delightful as EMMA at Irish Classical, DA VINCI CODE thrills at Road Less Traveled, Anthony chats this morning at Shawfest, more shows to see include MusicalFare's HAIR at Shea's 710, NUTS at Desiderio's, 1776 at Lancaster, BECKY SHAW at Alleyway, GUYS AND DOLLS at O'Connell & Co.
Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: How New York is tackling measles through a state of emergency
- Disabilities Beat: What happens next for workers' health as Goodyear closes its Niagara Falls plant?
- Goodyear's Niagara Falls chemical plant to close
- Disabilities Beat: Options available this season for New York hunters with disabilities