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DHS Taps $20 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Pro-Trump Advertising Campaign
The Department of Homeland Security has committed $20 million in taxpayer funds to a television and streaming advertising campaign featuring President Donald Trump. The spending is drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who question whether the ads violate federal restrictions on political propaganda.
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Experts Question the White House’s Defense of Taxpayer-Funded Ads
The White House has defended three taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring...
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Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County Announces 2026 Food Systems Excellence Award Winners
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Food Policy Council (FPC)...
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UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Kevin T. Schauer, MD
Expanding Pediatric Orthopaedic & Joint Preservation Care in WNY
BUFFALO,...
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Tickets on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, Dec. 8–13
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre will host the touring production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Dec. 8–13. Tickets are on sale now through Shea’s box office and online.
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D’Youville awarded $3M federal grant to expand nursing simulation and transition-to-practice training
D'Youville University received a $3 million HRSA grant to expand simulation-based training, equipment, personnel and student supports aimed at helping nursing students transition into practice.
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UB staff member files Article 78 suit accusing SUNY of withholding investment records
A University at Buffalo staffer filed an Article 78 petition Sept. 14 asking a court to compel SUNY to release investment records after a FOIL request was denied, SUNY BDS says.
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Evict ICE protesters rename 250 Delaware “Montante Detention Center”; eight arrested at Chippewa and Delaware
Evict ICE from 250 Delaware held a renaming protest at 250 Delaware Ave on Sept. 26; the group says it occupied the Chippewa/Delaware intersection and eight people were arrested.
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Hochul declares state of emergency as nor’easter brings high winds, coastal flooding risk to Long Island and NYC
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency as a nor’easter brings high winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding risk to Long Island and New York City; state crews and more than 5,800 utility workers were pre‑staged to respond.
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Candidate Zach Beaudoin: Orchard Park Board Re-established Deputy Supervisor Post and Appointed Scott Honer a Month Before His County Run
Zach Beaudoin’s campaign released town minutes and meeting video links saying Orchard Park re-created a $5,000 deputy supervisor post and appointed Councilmember Scott Honer on Jan. 7, 2026, about a month before Honer announced his run for Erie County Legislature.
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DHS Taps $20 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Pro-Trump Advertising Campaign
The Department of Homeland Security has committed $20 million in taxpayer funds to a television and streaming advertising campaign featuring President Donald Trump. The spending is drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who question whether the ads violate federal restrictions on political propaganda.
Fact Check
Experts Question the White House’s Defense of Taxpayer-Funded Ads
The White House has defended three taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring...
Health
Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County Announces 2026 Food Systems Excellence Award Winners
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Food Policy Council (FPC)...
Health
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Kevin T. Schauer, MD
Expanding Pediatric Orthopaedic & Joint Preservation Care in WNY
BUFFALO,...
Local
Mayor Sean Ryan issues statement on Common Council data center resolution
Mayor Sean Ryan says he supports the Responsible Data Center Development Act and is reviewing the Common Council's data center resolution with Corporation Counsel before deciding how to proceed.
