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Ryan Zunner/BTPM NPRThe theater in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario has been around for more than a century. Plans to demolish and build a modern theater are now on hold, pending a judge's ruling. -
Playoff brackets have been set for Section VI high school boys and girls basketball. The Class AAA boys and girls championship games will be broadcast by BTPM's Friday Night Lights
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Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike. -
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. -
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect. -
Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.
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On the latest What's Next?, Bill O’Connell discusses the systemic challenges facing public benefits programs, along with his vision for expanding access to justice. We also continue our preview of the Sankofa Conference with Talia Johnson-Huff, founder of MWBE Constructors Inc. and creator of the Black Business Curriculum.
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Hochul’s new proposal would funnel an extra $10 million to Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Buffalo would receive a total of $40 million in extra funds as it contends with a structural deficit. -
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney said he's committed to working on standalone autonomous vehicle legislation outside of the budget process. -
Critics say the New York governor’s proposed ban is an unlawful restriction of free speech. -
During the 100th anniversary of what is now known as Black History Month, lawmakers of color in Albany are highlighting key priorities for this legislative session. -
Buffalo Public Schools face discipline reforms after AG findings, highlighting a national pattern of harsher punishment for students of color and disabled students. -
Increased data collection efforts and the embrace of AI technology lead some to believe grocery stores are inching closer to a price model akin to Uber and Lyft.
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Canisius University has received federal funding to begin renovations in its historic main building, which serves as its primary academic area. -
Buffalo General seeks state approval to cut rehab unit beds in half, but local doctors, hospital staff and former patients warned at a public meeting the move would hurt patient care. -
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s community outreach is taking a major step forward. The cancer center will expand its outreach building thanks to $3 million in total state funding.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: SKULL IN CONNEMARA at Irish Classical is everything you'd want in an Irish play; SHELTERED (at JRT) and PRECIOUS LITTLE (Brazen Faced Varlets at ART) continue; four (4!) openings this weekend (see listings).
- Theater Talk: SHELTERED at Jewish Repertory powerful, timely, great acting and directing. Read Anthony's blog, then go (up through 3/1). Alexandra McArthur stunning in new set at the Smith with Jazz great George Caldwall in "Lady Day..." through this weekend. Click through for complete listings.
- Theater Talk: Last month, Musicals ruled. This month, it's plays! plays! plays! SHELTERED at Jewish Rep opened last night. Next week ON A FIRST NAME BASIS opens at Desiderio's. THE LITTLE PRINCE, presented with love at the Kenan Center's Taylor Theatre, closes this weekend, as does First Look's PRESERVATION at Canterbury Woods. See listings for much more.
- Theater Talk: BTPM Broadway trip favorites? OPERATION MINCEMEAT and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, locally it was SHREK (hopefully it will come back on a bigger stage?), MAMMA MIA! (2nd Gen) and PRESERVATION (First Look) continue, looking forward to A SKULL IN CONNEMARA at Irish. See listings.
Disabilities Beat
- Consumers call for CDPAP transparency bill to be included in NYS budget
- Disabilities Beat: 54 years after Willowbrook exposé, advocates call out threats to disabled lives
- Family, friends honor 'force of nature' SCI advocate Natalie Barnhard-Castrogiovanni
- Disabilities Beat: Medicaid cuts fuel layoffs, 4201 school funding, autism committee concerns