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Lackawanna Mayor Annette Iafallo isn’t shying away from big goals in 2026 for her city, including a new city hall building that's already close to 75% completed.

Sister Helen Prejean discussed her decades of advocacy and the new graphic novel adaptation of her best-selling-novel-turned-film "Dead Man Walking."

Wednesday, March 18 is a special one-day campaign push within Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s annual Appeal, known as HOPE Day. A group of businesses is putting up $100,000 they’ll match with $100,000 pledged by private contributors.

There will be action on the court and action in sportsbooks, with $3.3 billion expected to be wagered on the tournament. But, behind the buzzer-beaters and parlays, there’s growing concern about the impact on fans’ finances and mental health.

Faces and voices that shaped broadcasting in Buffalo for decades both in the public eye and behind the scenes were honored Wednesday with the unveiling of the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame 2026 class.

The Fort Erie Rack Track will celebrate the start of its 129th season of operations with thoroughbred horse races and plenty of other entertainment throughout the year.

A major reconstruction project on Elmwood Ave. that will cause motorist delays and is expected to take more than a year to complete got underway this week in the Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore.

Buffalo’s Funny Bones comedy night brings disabled performers together to build community, challenge stigma, and connect through humor.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches North America, border cities like Niagara Falls, NY and Ontario are preparing for the increase in tourists that they hope to attract with unique soccer celebrations.

At least 19,000 people are expected to travel to Buffalo later this week for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament, which begin Thursday at KeyBank Center.