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Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including The Pink Leather Jackets, PONY, and Meat Raffle.

A federal judge recommends a 1954 easement obtained by New York State to build a portion of the Thruway through the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory be voided, because it violated federal law.

Haudenosaunee culture’s impact is well known locally, but now members of the Seneca and Tuscarora Nations are traveling to spread the creation story beyond Western New York.

The chairmen of the Erie County Republican Committee and Conservative Party, respectively, put the blame directly on Senator Charles Schumer for the federal government shutdown, which entered its third day Friday. They say the New York Democrat and Senator Minority Leader is putting politics in front of policy, to protect himself from a possible primary challenge.

Buffalo is now home to the Scajaquada Heritage Area running from Flint Hill District to Unity Island Park, an area of significance for the Haudenosaunee and in the War of 1812.

On this episode of Group Chat, the panel digs into the horror world, starting with the sudden surge of Frankenstein adaptations and why this timeless tale keeps being reinvented for modern audiences. From the challenges of modern movie manners to the buzz around the latest horror debuts, the group covers what’s shaping the theater experience now.

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about THE BOOK OF WILL, the last of the 2025 Curtain Up! openings, which continues at Road Less Traveled Productions through 10.19. It's almost "Tom Dudzik month" (referring to the OVER THE TAVERN playwright) with 3 shorts at Desiderio's Dinner Theater and THE GODS OF PADEREWSKI DRIVE to open at American Repertory Theater (545 Elmwood Ave) on 10/9. Buffalo's Stephen McKinley Henderson to star in a new documentary titled "This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys" set to premiere on Monday, October 6, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City, celebrating the lives and legacy of the “first couple of the Broadway stage” Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Click through to see complete listings of what's on stage below!For over 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase. Chase co-hosted Theater Talk with Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Jim Santella for many years. These days, it's Peter Hall. With more than 20 active producing theater companies in Buffalo alone, not to mention Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the Shaw Festival at nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Chase and Hall keep their calendars full, trying to see and share their insights on as many shows as possible.But Theater Talk is anything but a dry community arts listing service. Instead, with affection, good humor, and just the occasional rant, the segment provides snapshot reviews, recommends local productions, analyzes the Western New York theater scene and occasionally looks at what's happening on Broadway and across the nation.Chase is the founder of the Artie Awards, which recognizes excellence in Western New York theater and raises money for AIDS charities.

BTPM Classical held a walking tour featuring some of the city's most beautiful and historic pipe organs. Marty Wimmer, BTPM Classical Host, recounts the tour in this blog.

After several years of planning and work, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is unveiling improvements at Bark Park on Ellicott Island, with new features like an area where pets can play in the water without polluting to the creek.

Social worker Adrienne Garr will lead the office, which aims to expand community programs and strengthen victim support services to tackle gun violence in the city.