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Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills One Person, a...

“I Think A Little Bit Of Relief To Just See Something Go In The Net.” | Josh Doan | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Doan spoke to the media after the 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers on October 12, 2026. He discussed his goal tonight an…

Hochul launches semiconductor workforce training tax credit to support New York chip buildout

Governor Hochul announced a new Empire State Development tax credit to help manufacturers pay for semiconductor workforce training — covering up to 75% of eligible costs and up to $25,000 per employee.

Sen. Gillibrand applauds unanimous Senate passage of Older Americans Act reauthorization

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised the Senate’s unanimous July 15 passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, which would renew key senior services through fiscal 2030 and now moves to the House for consideration.

Hochul on Good Day NY: moratorium on hyperscale data centers, higher community payments and a pledge to ban tax breaks

Gov. Kathy Hochul told FOX 5's Good Day New York the state will temporarily pause new hyperscale data centers while it sets rules requiring companies to bring their own power, pay premiums to use the grid, provide large community benefits and — she says — lose eligibility for tax breaks.

Rochester man sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking and firearm discharge

Todd J. Romig, 29, of Rochester has been sentenced to 144 months in federal prison after a conviction on conspiracy to distribute 50+ kg of marijuana and a firearm discharge in furtherance of drug trafficking. Authorities seized roughly 34 lbs at a Monroe Avenue apartment and about 146 lbs in Spencerport.

Chautauqua, Niagara counties to hold online tax-foreclosed property auctions via Buffalo’s Auctions International

Chautauqua County and Niagara County will hold online auctions of tax-foreclosed properties handled by Buffalo-based Auctions International; Chautauqua's sale begins July 17 and Niagara's sale opens July 22.

Air Quality Health Advisory issued July 15 for Western New York as Canadian wildfire smoke moves across state

An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect July 15 for parts of Western New York due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion and monitor local AQI forecasts.

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Headlines for October 12, 2026

Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills One Person, a...

“I Think A Little Bit Of Relief To Just See Something Go In The Net.” | Josh Doan | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Doan spoke to the media after the 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers on October 12, 2026. He discussed his goal tonight an…

“We Battled Harder.” | Noah Östlund On Victory Over The Florida Panthers | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund spoke to the media following the 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers on October 12, 2026. He discussed the success of…