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The Comptroller’s Office attributed the state’s worsening financial picture to a slowing economy, spending growth and “drastic” reductions in federal spending.

This week on Skin in the Game, we shift gears to focus on cycling—its business, its culture and its growing place in our cities. Tim and John welcome Kevin Heffernan from Go Bike Buffalo, Chris Lonzi from Tom’s Pro Bike, and Buffalo Toronto Public Media producer Pat Kelly.

The city's plan to convert a vacant building into a $5 million police training facility is drawing backlash from residents who say they were left out of the conversation.

The subpoenas mark an escalation of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of the president, including those like James who had investigated Trump before his election win last November.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees said members voted 99.7% in favor of a strike.

Check out the local shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario this week, including James Blonde, Ace of Wands, and Miller and the Other Sinners.

In this episode of Group Chat, we unpack Hollywood’s obsession with narrow beauty standards and how those ideals influence casting and representation. Then, they celebrate Buffalo’s cinematic boom!

A state program that helps low-to-moderate income homeowners save money and boost energy efficiency is being slashed.

The National Comedy Center’s annual festival marks more than 30 years of bringing in big names from standup, film and more to celebrate Lucille Ball’s birthday and legacy.

United Healthcare, through its health services arm Optum, announced in June 2023 that it would purchase Amedisys, a home health and hospice care provider for $3.3 billion. However, the DOJ and several states sued, arguing it would violate antitrust and monopoly laws.