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In the latest twist over an anti-tariff ad which has upset President Trump, the US ambassador to Canada suggests no trade deal is possible anytime soon. But Ontario premier Doug Ford continues to defend the ad.

They are the closest Major League Baseball team to Buffalo, and it has a direct relationship with Buffalo’s hometown Bisons. But for years the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to directly market itself to Western New York baseball fans. That's changing.

Legislation proposed by State Assembly Member Jon Rivera would ban employers violating labor laws from getting tax credits and other benefits. One fellow state politician says the bill is redundant.

Trade relations between Washington and Ottawa have gone from bad to worse. President Trump has slapped an additional 10 percent tariff on Canadian products, after announcing he was calling off all trade negotiations with Canada.

With early voting now underway throughout New York State, BTPM NPR offers links proving locations and hours of polling stations for the eight counties of Western New York.

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.

Erie County Comptroller candidate Christine Czarnik says the office needs more employees with expertise in accounting. Incumbent Kevin Hardwick says it's not so simple.

It’s game on Friday night in Toronto as the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. It’s bringing not only excitement, but also a huge economic windfall.

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.

A new report shows that more than half a million lead water lines are still in use throughout New York. One person involved in the study says Western New York is among areas with many service lines to be replaced.