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Cheney Orr/ReutersHundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from? -
Eileen Elibol/Buffalo Toronto Public MediaNewly obtained documents show how a U.S. Supreme Court decision led prosecutors to not charge former Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown with wire fraud.
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness. -
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England. -
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab statesThe United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. -
England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra time. It was the first World Cup meeting between the two. -
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
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On this episode of What’s Next?, Dr. Marcus Watson, Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Buffalo State University, discusses the history of Juneteenth, its significance in the American story, and why understanding this history remains important today.
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New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany. -
The federal program uses tax credits as an incentive to fund scholarships that could pay for school supplies, tutoring and private school tuition. -
New York’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Thursday against major chemical companies for knowingly manufacturing and marketing consumer products with toxic forever chemicals. -
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Residents and businesses near the state’s largest landfill contemplate moving as the landfill continues to operate more than five years past its closing date. -
A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have shielded them from state oversight.
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Host cities are beginning to weigh the pros and cons of the FIFA World Cup. -
The Buffalo Police Department announced Friday the arrest of four individuals in connection to a Fourth of July shooting from atop grain elevators on the 800 block of Ohio Street. -
One chapter of the Buffalo Grand Hotel’s Housing Court saga has come to a close. BTPM News spoke with owner Harry Stinson about the judgment, and what comes next for the downtown Buffalo property.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: Shawfest in Niagara-on-the-Lake presents HEARTBREAK HOUSE which Shaw called his "fantasia in the Russian [Chekhov] manner on English themes.” Tim Carroll directs an all-star cast. Heading to Broadway? Anthony suggests reading the NYTimes and Playbill.com to keep in the know.
- Theater Talk: Shakespeare in Delaware Park's PERICLES makes for a fun 2 hour picnic outing, Shawfest is up and running and so is the Stratford Festival for some first rate theater right over the border.
- Theater Talk: PERICLES at SiDP off to a fun start; A FEW GOOD MEN and GIRL ON AN ALTAR, both excellent, close this weekend; YALLA BITCH continues a touring show; deadline to join Anthony at Shawfest for FUNNY GIRL is July 8; deadline to enter drawing to see Broadway's Josh Groban in Canandaigua is June 30 (see listings for details).
- Theater Talk: Anna Fernandez stars in HIS GIRL WATSON at the Alleyway, A FEW GOOD MEN (Road Less Traveled at Shea's 710) stays true to Sorkin's original script, the stunning GIRL ON AN ALTAR (Irish Classical) shows Clytemnestra as the wronged party, and THE BOOK OF MORMON opens a short run tonight at Shea's.
Disabilities Beat
- 'The fight continues and we're winning:' Buffalo raises Disability Pride Flag
- Disabilities Beat: Goodyear whistleblower honored, SNAP cuts, WNY Disability Pride Festival
- Local and state leaders praise affordable housing project's future impact for Niagara Falls
- Disabilities Beat: After DOJ Olmstead memo, New Yorkers are ‘vigilant’ despite assurances