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Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan announced his first administrative appointees Friday, Dec. 5, as he prepares to transition into City Hall.
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On the surface it's a gorgeous, hardscrabble Western, awash in stark landscapes, grubby faces, bar fights and banditry. But scratch away the grime, and you expose the pure, glitzy soap opera beneath. -
Thursday's attack is the latest in the fighting between the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, also known as the RSF, and the Sudanese military, who have been at war for over two years. -
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war. -
There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats. -
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
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A University at Buffalo student who allegedly threatened to carry out a school shooting may be under an interim suspension, according to UB policy. -
A local author’s newest book offers a fictional account of a mental health counselor and several of her patients. It’s raising money to support peer-to-peer opportunities for those in the field. -
The Erie County Executive, County Office for People with Disabilities Executive Director and several local disability organizations have publicly denounced President Trump’s use of a slur last week. -
The governor has asked for additions, including a video recording of the request and a waiting period before approval. -
Last week, President Trump used the word "retarded" in a post. He's not the only elected official to use the slur. Is this alienating disabled voters and their families? -
For more than three decades, he was among the most respected reporters and anchors in Buffalo radio. Mark Leitner died Monday in Florida at the age of 80, following a lengthy illness.
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The driver and 15 students were checked over by EMS first responders at the scene, and were cleared to report back to the their school buildings. Another school bus was dispatched to pick the children and employee up. -
Jewish Family Services of WNY’s newer, bigger office in Buffalo brings their numerous services under one roof. But the biggest addition, they suggest, is a new childcare program added to the facility. -
The Erie County Legislature has passed its 2026 budget, but not without pushbacks. The budget passed on party lines, with the Republican minority opposing but still outvoted.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: Theater excellence abounds with so many good actors! WICKED through this weekend at Shea's, MR. WOLF through 12/14, Neglia/BPO's NUTCRACKER next weekend. See complete listings.
- Theater Talk: Four closings this weekend, time flies! THIRST at Irish Classical; GIDION'S KNOT (Brazen Faced Varlets at ART); STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at Ujima, and CONSCIENCE at JRT. Continuing: WICKED at Shea's and MR. WOLF at Road Less Traveled.
- 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.
Disabilities Beat
- VIDEO/TRANSCRIPT: Understanding Autism: Together in Experience and Advocacy
- Hospice workers call for Gov. Hochul to sign bill restricting for-profit hospices
- Disabilities Beat: Amherst's Supervisor-Elect discusses issues facing disabled residents
- Disabilities Beat: The lieutenant governor wants to ‘course correct’ issues like CDPAP. Will he?