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Satellite image of Java Lake in Wyoming County, New York

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Body of missing boater on Java Lake found, identified

BTPM Staff

The search for a missing boater on Java Lake concluded on Saturday.

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Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in the Town of Collins

BTPM Staff

A 23-year-old man died Saturday evening following a motor vehicle accident.

FILE - Canadian and American flags are shown on the Gordie Howe Bridge under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.

Ontario News

Gordie Howe Bridge opening remains in limbo as US-Canada relations strain

Dan Karpenchuk

It’s been more than a week since the new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit was set to have opened.

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Spam calls imitating Publishers Clearinghouse flagged by Cattaraugus County police

BTPM Staff

Scam artists are calling residents in Cattaraugus County claiming to be from Publishers Clearinghouse.

Bonita Durand retires as president of Buffalo State University June 30.

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Durand looks back as she readies to retire (a second time) from Buffalo State University

Michael Mroziak

The university’s tenth president came back from a previous retirement to help find a new leader, only to become that leader for three years.

Jose Antonio Tijerino, president of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, visited the studios of BTPM NPR in advance of an appearance at the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast.

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Tijerino discusses growth of Hispanic and Latino influence during visit to Buffalo

Michael Mroziak

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation president and CEO spoke with BTPM NPR in advance of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast.

Photo of southbound Interstate 190 in Buffalo, New York approaching exit 1 and its southern terminus at I-90/New York State Thruway. Photo taken looking east between Weiss Street and Ogden Street.

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Thruway Authority ramps up for major project on I-190 through South Buffalo

Alex Simone

People taking the 190 through South Buffalo may want to consider an alternate route if they want to avoid construction. Improvements start Monday on the 190 both ways from South Ogden Street to about Clinton Street.

The Juneteenth flag is a flag with a star surrounded by a 12-pointed star. The background is red and blue.

Local

Sunday Juneteenth celebration honors Black American and Buffalo history

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

The celebration will feature food, music and live performances from local artists and musicians.

Buffalo School Board members at a March 2, 2022 meeting at Waterfront School.

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'A bad look': advocates concerned with Buffalo Public Schools' 3% raise for high-earning employees

Emyle Watkins

Buffalo Public Schools students and their parents rallied outside of a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, raising questions about the districts’ priorities.

Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin, standing at lectern, speaks about the importance of state funding for wastewater upgrades.

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State funding for Amherst paves way to 'essential' wastewater treatment upgrades

Alex Simone

The Town of Amherst is using new state funding of $5 million to improve its wastewater cryogenic plant. The plant processes more than 25 million gallons a day and has been in use for 40 years.