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Protestors said four individuals who work at Aguacates, a Mexican restaurant on Elmwood Ave., were detained by Homeland Security agents around 10 a.m. Thursday. BTPM has two sources who confirm this information.
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With the Buffalo Bills moving to a new stadium next season, a book looks back at the best games in the history of the team's current home. Co-author Budd Bailey discussed the work with BTPM NPR. -
Gino FanelliThe original complaint was filed in April and sought to bar the city from following its sanctuary policy, which forbids city employees, including police, from aiding in immigration enforcement.
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Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants. -
King's 1982 novel was set in the year 2025, in a world with widespread poverty, mass surveillance, and giant corporations. The newest film version loses some of its critique. -
The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election. -
"To me, these are nothingburgers. If they're even real," said one pro-Trump podcaster, of the thousands of documents that were released this week, including several that named the president. -
The government is back open. There are lots of questions about what this means, how we got here and where we go from here. Let's dig in.
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The Nassau County executive is trying to convince Republicans to support him instead of Rep. Elise Stefanik, who recently announced a gubernatorial bid. -
Lawyers for NY AG say subpoenas should be quashed because John Sarcone’s appointment isn’t valid -
The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January. -
Cornell is the fifth university to reach a deal with the Trump administration. WSKG’s Aurora Berry spoke with News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about what the settlement means for the university and Tompkins County. -
Michael Hopmeier has been applying for an APA permit to build a weapons range in Lewis to study the internal ballistics of a 155mm Howitzer. -
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “UnHungry” campaign is seeking donations to benefit 15 food distribution organizations across four states, including Feedmore and Foodlink in Western New York.
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New York's goal have having all new buildings free of natural gas heating and appliances is now on pause, as the state awaits a ruling from a federal judge. -
Before he hands over the reins to the incoming administration, Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon has submitted a capital budget proposal to the Buffalo Common Council. -
After delivering a floor speech, Grijalva signed a discharge petition to eventually trigger a vote to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, giving it the needed 218 signatures. Grijalva’s seating brings the partisan margin in the House to a narrow 219-214 Republican majority.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: Anthony back from NYC saw Jimmy Calire's (remember the rock group "Raven"?) musical REUNIONS. Also ROMY & MICHELE (a new musical about their H.S. reunion). Next week: GIDION'S KNOT and THIRST (see attached listings).
- Theater Talk: Author Terry Guest on OAK at Alleyway, CONSCIENCE delivers powerful performances at Jewish Rep, last weekend for URINETOWN with super choregraphy by Kristy Cavanagh. Click through and scroll down for complete listings through December.
- Theater Talk: So much talent on so many stages! THE GIRL IN THE WASHROOM by Bella Poynton (First Look/BUA at Canterbury Woods), COME FROM AWAY (MusicalFare at Shea's 710), and URINETOWN (2nd Gen at Shea's Smith) with more to tell next week.
- The Faces Behind the Fair: How BCAT’s Community Resource Event Brings Buffalo Together
Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Amherst's Supervisor-Elect discusses issues facing disabled residents
- 2025 Erie County area general election candidates speak with disability community
- Disabilities Beat: The hidden danger of medication errors, how to avoid them
- 'Not guaranteed across the country' COVID vaccine clinics fill up after New York executive order