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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.

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  • September 22 · 16 min

    Fall's arrived in WNY. Here's what to expect

    It's officially fall in Western New York! Meteorologist Andy Parker tells us when we should expect to see different colors popping up, what the air will feel like, and whether the Pacific El Nino will have any impact on us.

  • September 21 · 16 min

    New York urging cooperation between data centers, municipalities

    Can data centers be mutually beneficial? A recommendation from New York State believes so. Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn tells us how Governor Hochul's Community Investment Framework can shape the town's view on data centers.

  • September 16 · 17 min

    443 days later, contract talks start between BPD union and city

    The Buffalo Police Benevolent Association is beginning contract negotiations with the city after going 443 days without an agreement. PBA President John Davidson joined WBEN to talk about those discussions and why a new deal is needed.

  • September 15 · 15 min

    Buffalo sets sights on data center pause

    Buffalo Common Council member Joe Golombek is proposing a two-year data center and cryptomining moratorium in the City of Buffalo. That proposal will be in front of city lawmakers Tuesday afternoon. Golombek spoke with Joe Beamer about why the pause is necessary.

  • September 14 · 15 min

    Bills pull off win in a Texas shootout

    The Bills went to Houston Sunday and left with their first win there in 20 years, 36-31 over the Texans. Bills beat reporter for WGR Sal Capaccio breaks down how the Bills were able to counter one of the league's best defenses to get to 1-0.

  • September 11 · 19 min

    Longtime DHS agent recalls experience at Ground Zero on 9/11

    When America was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, Western New Yorkers were among those quick to respond in any way they could. Dr. Steve MacMartin, director of the Hilbert College Cybersecurity program, spent three decades in the Department of Homeland Security. In 2001, he was sent to Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan. He shared what that experience was like with WBEN.

  • September 10 · 15 min

    How much of a threat does AI pose to humanity?

    After a researcher for Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic publicly shared his concerns about underestimating AI's capabilities, concern and confusion over the future of AI has been spreading fast. To better understand what threats AI poses, we checked in with cybersecurity expert Arun Vishwanath.

  • September 9 · 14 min

    Paul Marzello explains opposition to Seneca gas station project

    Paul Marzello is one stake holder in Buffalo's Old First Ward that is rallying against a Seneca One Stop gas station being built on Buffalo's waterfront near River Fest Park. He tells us the project goes against plans for the area that were drawn up in 2013.

  • September 8 · 17 min

    Local attorney on what happens next in Clancy trial

    The trial of accused child killer Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial late last week, leaving more questions than answered. What comes next? Local attorney Terry Connors joins WBEN with analysis.

  • September 4 · 14 min

    First responders, neighbors spring into action during Buffalo flood

    As record rains poured down on Buffalo and surrounding suburbs, first responders and neighbors stepped up to help stranded motorists. Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp oversees public works. He filled us in on how Thursday night went and what work is still being done Friday and into the holiday weekend as flood cleanup continues.

  • September 3 · 16 min

    Clergy abuse survivors will soon vote on a settlement

    About 900 survivors of clergy abuse will soon be receiving ballots to vote on a $326 million dollar settlement. Attorney Steve Boyd tells us there will be a 60-day window for voting and the case could potentially be over by the end of the year. He told us more about the process.

  • September 2 · 13 min

    Back to school means renewing your focus on the roads

    As kids head back to school, it's important to be hyper-aware of your surroundings on the road. State Trooper James O'Callaghan fills us in on some new laws designed to hold drivers accountable and cut down on potential tragedies as a new school year begins.

  • September 1 · 18 min

    Will tariffs drive Canada to China as a trade partner?

    A week later, the impact of the renewed trade war between the US and Canada is still coming into focus. We spoke with Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington about how the US and Canada can mend fences and whether Canada will look elsewhere for a new trading partner.

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