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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
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Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
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Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
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Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
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New York lax on wage theft collections
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City authority hires Mayor Brown’s son
The Buffalo Sewer Authority hired a new press information officer in April, but neither the agency nor the mayor’s office will talk to reporters...
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Niagara IDA extends Amazon tax breaks
Amazon’s stalled warehouse project in the Town of Niagara won a reprieve Wednesday.
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, in a unanimous vote, granted the...
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No action on Amazon’s warehouse in Niagara
One year after winning $124 million in tax subsidies from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, Amazon has taken few, if any steps to...
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No more free golf for Chautauqua IDA
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has agreed to make changes to the way it operates after a scathing state review in May found...
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An oasis near a book desert
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of an occasional series we’re calling “East Side Stories.” We examine issues that affect the residents of...
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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
Top Stories
Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
Local
Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
Crime & Courts
Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
Politics & Government
Pascal Mubenga’s Brief Buffalo Schools Tenure
Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s tenure as Buffalo Public Schools superintendent lasted about one year, ending with his immediate resignation after a period marked by early reform efforts, budget pressure and renewed scrutiny over his departure from Durham Public Schools.
