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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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  • Friday · 15 min

    Buffalo's JECA Energy Bars among 43North winners

    The final 43North Finals is a wrap, and Buffalo's JECA Energy Bars was one of five companies to walk away with a $1 million prize and a chance to grow in Buffalo. Ree Dolnick tells us about her company's origins and what the investment will do for its growth.

  • Thursday · 14 min

    Buffalo takes control of Templeton Landing; Senecas respond to Mayor

    The City of Buffalo has regained control of a premium piece of waterfront real estate. Also, as tensions ramp up between the city and Senecas, is it possible to get them both to the negotiating table? Fillmore District councilman Mitch Nowakowski joined WBEN Thursday.

  • Wednesday · 16 min

    Riverside teacher pushes back against BPS plan to close schools

    The superintendent of Buffalo Schools is proposing eight schools close, some permanently, others to be repurposed. Teacher Marc Bruno's Riverside High School is one school on that list. He tells WBEN why he thinks the idea is misguided.

  • Tuesday · 17 min

    Stadium RV lot center of he-said-she-said debate

    There's mixed messages coming from Orchard Park about the future of the RV lot near Highmark Stadium. Supervisor Joe Liberti says it's status quo, but camper Shannon Sam tells us otherwise.

  • Monday · 15 min

    Former NY AG Dennis Vacco raising questions about Cornell investigation

    Former New York State Attorney General Dennis Vacco is raising serious questions about the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. Vacco joined WBEN on Monday to discuss the case, and said what is most startling to him, as a former prosecutor, is that the District Attorney at the time, or anyone else on his staff, never interviewed the woman who said she was raped.

  • October 2 · 15 min

    Bills host reeling Patriots with a chance to take command of AFC East

    It's been a shockingly awful start for the reigning AFC Champion New England Patriots, and the Bills have a chance to pile on to their rival's woes Sunday. WGR's Sal Capaccio says Buffalo has to keep New England on the mat and get the win. He has a preview.

  • October 1 · 15 min

    Sabres hockey is BACK!

    The Sabres begin their defense of last year's Atlantic Division title tonight in Columbus against the Blue Jackets. Sabres gameday host on WGR, Brian Koziol, gets us ready for the season.

  • September 30 · 16 min

    New federal rules may impact select college majors

    The federal government is set to introduce legislation that would take funding away from college majors if the income of graduates doesn't keep up with those of people who didn't go to college but work in the same field. College planner Jeff Boron tells us about it.

  • 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.

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