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During a brief meeting last November, Hortman and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz discussed common legislative issues between New York and Minnesota and their concerns about President Trump.

Garnell Whitfield appeared on 'Weekend Edition' on Saturday, June 14, 2025 with BTPM NPR's Jamal Harris Jr. to discuss his campaign for Buffalo mayor. BTPM NPR will be inviting all mayoral primary candidates on Saturdays in the buildup to the June 24 primary election.

As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, the aquarium will welcome new additions such as a 60-foot mural, VR shark tank dive experience, and accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Candidates continue to make case for why they should be the city's next mayor

How do these candidates feel they’ve shown up for, and will show up for, the disability community if elected?

The state-backed loan comes at an interest rate of 7.5%, with Dunkirk given 15 years to pay it back. The vote in the State Senate came down to party lines, with a senator from Brooklyn sponsoring it.

Election Commissioners Ralph Mohr and Jeremy Zellner announced earlier this week the following changes in polling locations for both early voting and primary day sites.

The region has already seen nine movies shot here this year, with more in the works, according to the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission.

In the next few years, Beacon Communities will be undertaking more than $200 million in new projects - all aimed at developing apartments and townhomes for the U.S. Census Bureau-designated “affordable” housing and senior housing demographics.

The founder of the popular West Side barbecue-themed eatery is one of five finalists for the “Best Chef in New York State” award.