Politics & Government

Brown’s OTB contract could rise to $315,000 in 2027

Outgoing OTB CEO Henry Wojtaszek, left, recently appointed CEO Byron Brown, center, and attorney Rajat Shah. Photo by Mark Scheer. Former Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown...

City loan has not stabilized Braymiller Market

Braymiller Market, located at Ellicott and Clinton streets. Photo by Garrett Looker. A year after the City of Buffalo threw Braymiller Market a half-million dollar...

Politics & Government

Poloncarz blasts Brown for hiring Steve Casey at OTB

The elected official with the greatest sway over Western Regional Off-Track Betting is “incredibly disappointed” that former Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has brought a...

Politics & Government

Reality setting in at Buffalo City Hall

So, after all that endless talk, there is a new mayor in the City of Buffalo. That’s quite an event considering that Chris Scanlon...

Politics & Government

Brown brings long-time aide Steve Casey to OTB

Steven Casey, left, and Byron Brown, right. File photo by WKBW. Steven M. Casey — Byron Brown’s former deputy mayor and top political advisor —...

Politics & Government

Mayoral hopeful enlists advisor with checkered past

Six years ago Kevin O’Brien’s career as a sought-after Democratic political strategist appeared to be over, consumed by a sexual harassment scandal that cost...

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Back-to-School Supplies, Free Health Screenings, and More at Good for the Neighborhood Events Starting July 16

BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 15, 2026) – Independent Health Foundation is...