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Nov 10, 2026Outgoing Seneca Nation President reflects on leadership, sovereignty amid New York State lawsuit
JC Seneca criticizing New York State’s legal challenges over tribal land and gaming as incoming President Tina Abrams prepares to take office
Nov 10, 2026Proposed $211 Million for Buffalo City Hall renovation project draws debt concerns from Councilmember Golombek
Deputy Mayor Swanekamp says $211 million in funds for proposed Buffalo city hall renovation is "preliminary estimate" as city seeks preservation consultant
Nov 10, 2026$211 million estimated for Buffalo City Hall improvements
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Preliminary estimates for proposed renovations to Buffalo's City Hall total $211 million, Deputy Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp confirmed in a statement to WIVB News 4 on Monday. In his statement, Swanekamp said that grants and phil...
Nov 10, 2026Ryan Administration pitches snow plan during Council committee meeting
With snow in the forecast for next week, the Ryan Administration spent time this week pitching its snow plan to the Common Council.
Nov 9, 2026Victim's loved ones still searching for answers after fatal hit-and-run on Broadway
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friends and family of Jermone Laster are still searching for answers over a month after the 54-year-old Buffalo man was killed in a hit-and-run on Broadway and Oak Street. "To the person that did it, he would be wanting the sa...
Nov 9, 2026New York sues over Seneca Nation land status on Grand Island
New York has sued over the Seneca Nation's protected land status, arguing the designation removes the property from state oversight.
Nov 8, 2026Hochul sues to strip sovereign status from Seneca land, block Buffalo gas station and pot shop
Hochul sues to strip sovereign status from Seneca land, block Buffalo gas station and pot shop New York Post
Nov 8, 2026Planned conference trip by BPS and Board of Ed members renews criticism of Woz Ed program
Buffalo Public Schools has spent $12 million implementing the Woz Ed curriculum in the last five years. Critics say it's a waste, advocates say its necessary.
Nov 7, 2026Radiation testing results spark additional fear and anger
An expert calls testing results concerning for residents; reverend says Gov. Kathy Hochul should be ashamed.
Nov 7, 2026Buffalo installs bollards at Niagara Square to improve safety and traffic flow
If you've driven through downtown Buffalo recently, then you've probably noticed something new at Niagara Square.
Nov 7, 2026NYS files lawsuits against DOI over restricted-fee land status
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State has filed multiple lawsuits against the United States Department of the Interior challenging prior federal decisions granting restricted-fee status to land both in Buffalo and Grand Island owned by the Seneca Na...
Nov 7, 2026