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The McKinley Parkway Historic District has been years in the making according to Preservation Buffalo Niagara. The swath of South Buffalo draws on a legacy of Irish immigrants settling in Buffalo to go to work in the city's grain and steel industries.

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South Buffalo neighborhood becomes state's largest historic district

Ryan Zunner

More than 5,000 buildings nestled between South Park Avenue and Cazenovia Park have gained historic status with New York State, creating economic incentives for homeowners.

A blonde woman with a black mid-length dress stands speaking at a podium, while a woman in black pants and cardigan translates to sign language. Two signs with information about emergency preparedness sit far-right, just adjacent to the translator, while several other people stand in the background.

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County highlights bus crash in need for emergency preparedness

Alex Simone

Erie County is using Emergency Preparedness Month to increase awareness around August's tragic bus crash on Interstate-90 and how public agencies, and people, prepare for when disaster strikes.

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Canadian Beat: Barrie declares state of emergency amid homelessness crisis

Dan Karpenchuk

A mass influx of homeless people came to the city after COVID-19 sanctions allowed for encampments, but when they ended, the migration to Barrie’s tent city did not.

From left to right: Tim Herzog, Founder of Flying Bison Buffalo Brewery, Rick Smith, President of Rigidized Metal Co., and Congressman Tim Kennedy speak at a January 31st press conference raising concerns on the upcoming proposed tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Rep. Tim Kennedy defends bill that would hire thousands of border agents

Grant Ashley

Kennedy says the bill will prevent hours-long delays at the Canadian border. Immigration advocates worry it could enable the Trump administration's deportation campaign.

A red fire truck sits in a parking lot. The front of the fire truck takes up most of the frame. Gold lettering on the front of the truck reads "Doyle Hose Co. No. 1." A stuffed Woody the Woodpecker is tied to the truck's front grill.

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Firefighters in Cheektowaga get EV battery fire suppression equipment

Grant Ashley

Doyle District firefighters say the new gear replaces the district’s outdated radios and allows first responders to better handle battery fires in Cheektowaga.

Congressman Tim Kennedy is wearing a suit and tie and standing in front of a podium. The podium has the seal of the House of Representatives and is topped with multiple microphones. Uniformed firefighters stand on either side of Kennedy.

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Buffalo's congressman calls for gun control after Charlie Kirk killing

Grant Ashley

Rep. Tim Kennedy said he specifically backed red flag laws and mandatory background checks in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Kirk ardently supported gun rights.

A brick building sits in front of a street and some trees. A brown sign with yellow text on the front of the building reads "New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 9 Headquarters 700 Delaware Avenue."

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Great Lakes Cheese may have to pay damages for wastewater discharge disaster

Grant Ashley

The New York State DEC "is evaluating all enforcement tools" at its disposal to hold Great Lakes Cheese accountability for wastewater discharges into Ischua Creek.

This picture is of downtown Wellsville, New York. Several two-story brick buildings line a wide paved road. Some people are walking along the sidewalk belong a movie theater marquee. Cars line both sides of the road. The sky is cloudy and bright, and forested hills are visible in the distance.

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Mayor of Wellsville steps down after 10 years on the job

Grant Ashley

Outgoing Wellsville Mayor Randy Shayler said he was planning to spend more time with his grandchildren and enjoy retirement. He'll be temporarily replaced by Deputy Mayor Ed Fahs.

A closed sign appears on the gate of Mandella market

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Mandella Market owners promise change after alleged assault and backlash

Grant Ashley

Mandella Market's owner fired the employees involved in Tuesday's alleged assault and said future workers would undergo conflict resolution training.

State Senator Rob Ortt speaks at a podium at the Niagara Falls Sheriff's Department.

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Law enforcement, legislators push for 'PROTECT Act' bail restrictions

Republican state legislators and law enforcement are pursuing legislation to strengthen bail restrictions, now being called the “PROTECT Act.” But the best chance to pass it might be appealing to Governor Kathy Hochul.