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The new laws have caused a race against time to start construction on wind and solar projects across the country. Only those that begin physical work by July 4, 2026, will be eligible for federal tax credits -- credits that typically cover around a third of project costs.

The Buffalo Common Council approved a zoning amendment Tuesday in a vote of 6-2. It allows the renovation of a vacant city-owned property at 379 Paderewski Drive to become a police training facility.

More than $420K in Erie County cash funded upgrades to the building's facade, the parking lot, a children's activity center and the banquet kitchen.

New York’s bail reform laws are back in the spotlight after Erie County Republican leaders called for their repeal in light of the alleged murder of Amanda Thompson.

The way the City of Buffalo governs itself is under the microscope as the city’s charter revision commission met for the first time, Monday.

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

The City of Buffalo'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.

"We were unaware about this situation that's under our nose," said Broadway-Fillmore resident, Kaale Pope, as he signed a new petition opposing the plans. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

Residents had their say Tuesday on a zoning amendment that would pave the way for a new police training facility in the city of Buffalo. The $5 million facility is slated for a vacant city-owned property in the shadow of the Central Terminal in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood.

Buffalo Common Councilmember, David Rivera, has asked the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate a series of crashes involving an Erie County Sheriff’s chief.

201 Ellicott is already under scrutiny by the city’s Department of Permits & Inspections, which has cited the property for 11 building code violations, all of which remain active. The apartments are managed by Corvus Property Intelligence.

It took "20 nickels" and a vision. Local developer, Amun Ra, cut the ribbon on four new affordable housing units in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, Friday.

Tenants at 201 Ellicott Apartments in downtown Buffalo are not happy with their building manager. They plan to protest against the complex's operators, Monday.

Buffalo Common Councilmember, Mitch Nowakowski, joins residents' calls to revamp the Erie Basin Marina. He's asking the city for a multi-year plan for the waterfront.

201 Ellicott is already under scrutiny by the city’s Department of Permits and Inspections, which has cited the property for 11 building code violations — all of which remain active. The property is managed by Corvus Property Intelligence. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

Buffalo’s West Side has long welcomed immigrants from around the world and in recent years has become home to newcomers from countries like Somalia, Burma, Iraq and Afghanistan. But this week, multiple sightings of federal ICE agents on one neighborhood block has raised concern among residents.

From BTPM NPR's Ryan Zunner: Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's bid for Buffalo mayor has come to a end. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

Many voters in Buffalo received unsolicited text messages last week going after Buffalo mayoral candidate, Sean Ryan. The texts end with a sign-off stating they were paid for by an independent expenditure committee called Common Sense for the City of Buffalo. Here are the donors:

MY LATEST published Friday. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

“Two world wars and the sinking of the Titanic have happened more recently than when we've redrawn these lines," Assemblymember Jon Rivera said.

Early voting in Buffalo’s Democratic mayoral primary starts Saturday. But which city neighborhoods are funding the race? BTPM NPR mapped out which Democratic primary candidate has the most individual donors in each of Buffalo’s 35 neighborhoods. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

The new shelter will be located at 1294 Niagara St. and will feature approximately 16,000 square feet of space as well as an outside area according to Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon. The deal between the city and Ellicott Development has become a hot topic in the upcoming mayoral primary race.

A Closer Look spotlights a story reported by a BTPM NPR reporter that week. This week we take a closer look at the City of Buffalo’s budget, which was approved by the Common Council Tuesday with amendments.

A Closer Look spotlights a story reported by a BTPM NPR reporter that week, and I'm up first in this inaugural episode! I sat down with my colleague Ryan Zunner to talk about the City of Buffalo's budget which was approved by the Common Council with amendments, Tues. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

AAA predicts 5.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend, surpassing the previous record set in 2005.

Three years after 5/14, a Buffalo food pantry faces rising demand. www.btpm.org/local/2025-0...

The permanent memorial will be built at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street to honor the ten lives lost in the May 14, 2022 racially motivated mass shooting.

The City of Buffalo has repeatedly failed to distribute funds earmarked for arts, cultural and anti violence initiatives despite allocating at least $2 million for the purpose since 2013, leaving community groups without.

The Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, and the terminations are hitting Western New York.

ONGOING: Local firefighters are responding to a fire at 36 Church Street. Law enforcement have blocked off multiple streets in the area, including parts of Franklin and Church Streets. Buffalo Toronto Public Media will provide more updates as they're available.

The city's top financial auditor expressed concerns about the "financial tightrope" of the Scanlon administration's proposed budget.

Buffalo's Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon proposes 8% property tax hike for city residents and businesses. Scanlon said the proposed tax hike is necessary to help fill a projected budget deficit of $70 million for the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year.

A quick overview of Buffalo Acting Mayor Scanlon's first city budget announcement. www.btpm.org/from-btpm-np...

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A new automotive technician program officially opened at the Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo, Wednesday. www.wbfo.org/from-wbfo-an...

Latest from me: Tariffs explained in around 1 minute or so. www.wbfo.org/from-wbfo-an...

New from me: Tariffs explained.

As WNY begins to emerge from a season of winter storm watches, lake effect snow warnings, and winter weather advisories, the agency responsible for issuing those alerts is facing layoffs. How will those cuts impact the region? www.wbfo.org/from-wbfo-an...

The AKG plans to lay off 13 unionized visitor experience workers and hire 11 non-union security workers in a move labelled "union busting" by Buffalo AKG Workers United. The AKG denied union busting and said the change will better balance the museum's needs. www.wbfo.org/from-wbfo-an...

Will the "special relationship" endure? Or will it be the start of a bad breakup?

The City of Buffalo is one step closer to taking ownership of two historic buildings in the city’s cobblestone district. The NYS Court of Appeals has decided not to hear building owner Darryl Carr’s case, cementing the city’s win in its eminent domain proceedings www.wbfo.org/from-wbfo-an...