Holly Kirkpatrick
Multimedia ReporterHolly Kirkpatrick is a journalist whose work includes investigations, data journalism, and feature stories that hold those in power accountable. She joined BTPM in December 2022.
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The budget includes plans to upgrade parks, community centers, city pools and libraries citywide. -
The new winter storm scale website details snow impact levels by location, as well as snow totals by exit along the Thruway system in the area. -
Erie County Legislator John Bargnesi (D) introduced a bill back in June 2024 that would limit the offices of county executive, legislators, county clerk, district attorney, comptroller and Sheriff, to serve a maximum of three four-year terms. -
With the city having to raid emergency funds to plug last year's budget deficit, Ryan said he'd met with state leaders Monday to raise "a red flag" and ask for help over Buffalo's finances. -
Protestors said four individuals who work at Aguacates, a Mexican restaurant on Elmwood Ave., were detained by Homeland Security agents around 10 a.m. Thursday. BTPM has two sources who confirm this information. -
Before he hands over the reins to the incoming administration, Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon has submitted a capital budget proposal to the Buffalo Common Council. -
Buffalo's Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan says his transition team has received 500 job applications in as many days. -
Under the bill drafted by State Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R) and Amherst Town Supervisor-elect Shawn Lavin (D), National Guard troops who are deployed for 60 days or more on state orders would receive extra credit in civil service examinations. -
After months of speculation, Republican Elise Stefanik officially announced her candidacy for New York governor Friday against incumbent and Democrat, Kathy Hochul. -
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.
