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Toronto Book Award nominees talk city's inspiration

Roxanne Ali-Robinson

The City of Toronto announced the finalists for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards, naming five works to this year’s shortlist.

The bus driver responsible for a fatal crash last year on the 90 has been sentenced to five years of probation and 500 hours of community service. Five people were killed in the crash and almost 50 more were injured.

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Driver from fatal Thruway bus crash receives sentence

Alex Simone

Bin Shao has received jail time, probation and community service for last year’s crash on I-90 near Pembroke that killed five passengers and injured close to 50 more.

Mercedes Wilson speaks before a crowd at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Broadview Community Outreach and Engagement Center in downtown Buffalo on September 9, 2026.

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'Trust is how we save lives': Roswell Park increases community outreach & engagement space

Emyle Watkins

Several elected officials and organization leaders say the space will continue to address health disparities and outcomes in underserved communities.

Representatives from 19 of the 20 organizations awarded Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s 2026 Blue Fund grants.

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Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awards 2026 Blue Fund grants

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

Twenty Western New York organizations are receiving grants to help address community health needs, from food access to training future health care workers. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is awarding $3.75 million through its Blue Fund program.

Walton family joined by City Officials as they celebrate the first home sold under the Building Buffalo Roots program

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First home sold through Building Buffalo Roots program as 24 new listings go up Wednesday

Brian Chojnacki

The first home was sold through the Building Buffalo Roots program, which is transforming vacant properties in the city into affordable homes for low-income families.

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Bills to include Canadian anthem in pregame ceremony for first time

BTPM Staff

The "Star Spangled Banner" will be sung by Bills fan and "Moana" voice actress Auli'i Cravalho, while "O, Canada" will be sung by the band Barenaked Ladies.

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Investigation underway following fatal hit-and-run on I-90

BTPM Staff

Troopers out of Dunkirk located a disabled vehicle and deceased person around mile marker 463 westbound on I-90 in the town of Sheridan.

Christina Thompson is the executive director of the Breast Cancer Coalition, which serves people living with, or who have had breast cancer or gynecological cancers in the 27 westernmost counties of New York.

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Disabilities Beat: WNY coalition expands gynecological cancer support

Emyle Watkins

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. Each Wednesday during the month, the coalition is hosting a free webinar series with local experts.

Andy Williams (right) speaks at the 2019 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame induction for Every Time I Die

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Tributes pour in for Andy "The Butcher" Williams

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

Andy Williams, the North Tonawanda native who co-founded Buffalo metalcore band Every Time I Die before becoming a professional wrestler, died at age 48.

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and City Officials at Mastern Pool

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City of Buffalo touts successful summer pool season

Brian Chojnacki

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan met in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday to discuss the success the city experienced after implementing new rules this year.