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The winners were selected among 12 finalists by an independent national selection advisory committee.

A small business bill has been signed by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, which could make it easier for businesses to secure county contracts. The bill is specific to contracts under $35,000.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has a temporary office at Tonawanda’s Ellwood Fire Department until the end of day on November 16, 2026.

Nearly 6 million New Yorkers voted in the 2026 midterms. Voting rights advocates discuss ballot issues in Buffalo and Westchester County and the certification process.

Paredes used the identity of at least 63 individuals to defraud at least 23 lenders, submitting false applications from Rochester to lenders located throughout the country. The total amount lost is at least $3.5 million.

University at Buffalo President Caroline Attardo Genco announced Thursday that the school has paused plans for a program utilizing license plate reader (LPR) technology on campus.

Two dwarf caimans, one male and one female, are now regularly visible to the public, the Zoo announced Wednesday.

The City of Buffalo is holding a reduced-fee adoption event this week to help alleviate the overcrowding concerns at its animal shelter.

As the Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, many north of the border are wondering what it will mean for Canada and the trade war with Washington.

The Buffalo Sabres returned home from a sucessful West Coast road trip hosting the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.