Breaking News: A federal judge ordered immigration agents not to retaliate against people engaging in peaceful protests in Minnesota, among other restrictions.

The Erie County Legislature wanted to make it easier for women and minority-owned businesses to be awarded county contracts. The county spent nearly $481,000 on a study to figure that out three years ago. So why isn't it done yet? That story: buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

Wegmans - consistently a "Great Place to Work," is threatening that title with its use of bioemetric surveillance that monitors workers, Forbes suggests www.forbes.com/sites/janice...

In case you missed it, new bumps in the road for Amherst's planned town center. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

It's not clear what this will do to Benderson's plans for a town center and they declined to comment as they don't yet own the mall. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Biometric data collection happens all over New York, and not just at Wegmans. Here's what all the fuss is about. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Remember when they told us they were only interested in removing (ie censoring) books that are “obscene” and “harmful” to children? They lied. 😑

The fallout from Wegmans' biometric data collection disclosure continues. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Recently, @freedom.press and @404media.co obtained a data-sharing agreement between the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would include ICE receiving the personal data of nearly 80 million Medicaid patients. freedom.press/the-classifi...

"Marco Rubio, we salute you!" A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.

I made your favorite: a Costco update buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

“This is for me a love letter to journalism,” said photojournalist Ann Hermes. “But I do want it to do more than that.” Meet some of the photojournalists documenting disappearing local newspaper newsrooms: www.poynter.org/local-news/2...

tom Brady saw his wife marry that karate man and decided to wear one glove about it.

"What makes Costco’s Champagne so great is that it isn’t made by Costco," our Wirecutter tester writes. "This Champagne is really, really good for the price."

There's still time to say goodbye. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING EVERYONE (or everyone who is a FOIA nerd): There's a public records request advent calendar. h/t Cam Rodriguez docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

George & Co. used to supply my favorite store when I was little, Four Jokers Magic Shop on Main Street in the City of Tonawanda. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

"The so-called audit of the foundation was a manufactured inquiry — engineered to attempt to discredit me. It is important to understand that this is not simply an attack on me as chair. It is Unilever’s attempt to undermine the authority of the Board itself."

ICYMI: Can you believe it took more than a decade for Trader Joe's to put a second store here? buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Buffalo lawmakers are exploring a progressive tax or fees and fines for property owners who sit on property without maintaining or improving it. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

In case you missed it, Dank will soon close permanently. Here's why. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Have you ever wondered what happens to Santas when their malls close? Fortunately, it looks like they're doing just fine. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Enjoy a shopping trip down memory lane with photos of stores that are no more, from downtown Buffalo institutions including Hens & Kelly, Hengerer's and AM&As to Gold Circle and Two Guys. buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

I've never spent $28 on socks, but I think they're going to make amazing Christmas presents.

Being a dancer means your focus is on the paying audience, 87-year-old Jean Widlicka says. "You have to be able to go anywhere, do anything, at any time," she said. "And you don't dare say, 'Oh, this hurts.'" buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

Margaret Sullivan discusses the abysmal ethics of NYT's Epstein coverage, including the paper's radio silence following disclosure of the fact that its lead Epstein correspondent was seeking money from Epstein. The corruption goes far in explaining NYT's editorially deranged Epstein coverage.

ICYMI: Deidre Williams details the progress on the African American Heritage Corridor. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

I've loved talking to people about their memories of Terrapin Station. Would love to hear more!

The mayor described his administration as “the unfortunate recipients or victims” of a local newspaper that he said “simply doesn’t want to present the best of our city.” www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_n...

"I don't have full access to all the books yet, but I wanted to put everyone on notice and let them know that we've some problems and that we can start working on some collective solutions," Ryan said. buffalonews.com/news/state-r...

Starbucks workers are striking at more than 65 stores today, but none of those stores are in Buffalo. They're looking to settle terms on pay, staffing and what the National Labor Relations Board has deemed unfair labor practices. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Starbucks workers are also calling for a boycott. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Pro tip: Organizations with revenue generation staff had median revenue “700% higher than those without.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/want...

Here is this week's retail roundup. buffalonews.com/article_0445...

Did somebody say freebies? buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

We will have more details on this as things unfold tomorrow. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

I don't know about you, but these three BFFs are living my dream, too. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The boutique retailer focuses on small, independent and local wine and spirits. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The fast-food chain already closed a slew of locations last year. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

There are only 30 Spirit Christmas locations, but Amherst has one of them. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

I know him! buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Don't forget to get your freebies today, veterans! And if your belly is full, save your voucher from Longhorn Steakhouse for another day :) buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Buffalo News food reporter Francesca Bond talks about the work of Shawn Corey, who spends his days driving Buffalo foods to Western New York expats in Florida.

Attend the Native American Boarding School Experience in WNY film and panel discussion is Wed,. Nov 19 @ 6pm in the Central Library’s Auditorium, free. https:/ /tinyurl.com/yc33fvaw

Samantha Christman previews the holiday shopping season buffalonews.com/multimedia/v...

via Natalie Brophy buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

A wave of flight cancellations hit the U.S. on Friday morning, bringing home the effects of the government shutdown to many more Americans. Follow live.

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