Holly Kirkpatrick

Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan announced his transition team Thursday. The team of more than 65 local leaders are tasked with leading the search to fill more than 70 appointed positions in City Hall.

Sean Ryan took more than 71% of the vote according to the Erie County Board of Elections, making him Buffalo's first newly elected mayor in 20 years.

Independent candidate for Buffalo mayor, Michael Gainer, outlines his plans for the city in a one-on-one interview with BTPM NPR's Holly Kirkpatrick. We've spoken to all three candidates in the running.

Republican-endorsed candidate for Buffalo mayor, James Gardner, outlines his plans to balance the city’s budget, tackle lower-level crime, build new homes and more. This is part of a series of one-on-one interviews BTPM NPR held with all three candidates in their bid for City Hall's top job.

BTPM NPR’s Holly Kirkpatrick interviewed all three candidates in the race for Buffalo mayor to hear their plans for the city. First up, she spoke with Democratic nominee Sean Ryan.

Local community leaders and elected officials are warning those who receive nutritional and heat assistance to prepare to seek alternatives if the government shutdown drags on to November.

Democratic nominee Sean Ryan framed himself as the steady hand, while Republican-endorsed James Gardner offered himself as an alternative to 60 years of Democratic Party-rule and Independent candidate, Michael Gainer, sold himself as an antidote to partisan politics.

The labor contract between the City of Buffalo and the police union expired at the end of June and with it, the provision mandating new officers live in the city for seven years.

Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams said she will appeal the court's decision, believing there is a "strong possibility" the judge's decision will be overturned.

The independent candidate calls for the removal of both the Kensington and Scajaquada Expressways and wants the City of Buffalo to partner with the state Department of Transportation in all future transportation planning in the region.