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Republicans who control the U.S. House Oversight Committee called Hochul along with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz.

A Closer Look spotlights a story by a BTPM NPR reporter each week. This time, Assistant Managing Editor Ryan Zunner speaks with reporter Jamal Harris Jr. who has been following the ongoing dispute between Tonawanda's town government and its police officers.

Buffalo’s other culinary landmark – beef on weck - is taking center stage today as June 12th is “National Roast Beef Day.”

The Niagara County IDA directors approved a six-month extension on a previously backed set of tax breaks and incentives on the $51 million hotel project.

Lancaster Police responded to a house they say is owned by one of their officers, but learned a shooting victim was already taken to the hospital. Multiple people were at the home according to law enforcement, including a probationary Buffalo police officer.

A former Cy Young Award winner is expected to pitch in Buffalo this weekend; once-hot contract negotiations with a Bills running back have seemingly been put on ice; and the soccer season is in full swing in Buffalo.

The Y wants to turn the vacant, seven-acre site at 1984 Elmwood Avenue into Camp Swan, a city recreational hub for youth.

The Board of Education for Cheektowaga's Cleveland Hill School District has announced David Evans, the district’s current assistant superintendent, as the new superintendent effective July 1.

The war of words between Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger and police club president Andy Thompson has taken less of the spotlight as the two prepare for Thursday's Public Employment Relation Board (PERB) hearing.

The National Weather Service reported severe wind rotations shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday evening, leaving severe damage to several houses, trees, power lines and other infrastructure.