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Activism
Nominations Open for 2026 SMART Youth Mental Health Impact Awards
Nominations are being accepted for six Mental Health Impact Award categories ahead of the 2nd Annual SMART Youth Mental Health Summit in Buffalo on Sept. 16, 2026. The awards will recognize individuals, teams and grassroots groups helping improve mental health outcomes across Western New York.
Health
Erie County warns of seasonal rise in bat encounters; urges rabies precautions
Erie County Health warns of a seasonal uptick in bat encounters, reports a July record of 150 people approved for rabies PEP, and urges residents to report possible exposures and keep pets vaccinated.
Local
New York launches Empire State MWBE Hub to modernize MWBE certification; Buffalo, Erie County included
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Empire State MWBE Hub, a new mobile-friendly platform to modernize MWBE certification, appeals, customer service and the certified-business directory. The system is available at mwbe.esd.ny.gov and will coordinate with Erie County and the City of Buffalo JCC.
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Gov. Hochul urges accelerated testing after radioactive contamination found in Niagara and Erie counties
Governor Kathy Hochul urged the EPA to accelerate testing after radioactive contamination was discovered across Niagara and Erie counties. The state and federal agencies planned a 5 p.m. community briefing at the Niagara Falls Convention Center; the EPA has offered relocation to four families so far.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul to make housing announcement in Erie County; livestream available
Gov. Kathy Hochul will make a housing announcement in Erie County on July 20, 2026 at approximately 10:45 a.m.; a live stream and satellite feed details were provided by the Governor's Office.
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Gov. Hochul to hold Erie County roundtable on data centers; event livestreamed
The Governor's Office says Gov. Kathy Hochul will hold a roundtable in Erie County on data centers at about 12:30 p.m.; the event will be livestreamed and satellite coordinates were provided for broadcasters.
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Sports
GAME RECAP: Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knights 9/12/26
GAME RECAP: Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knights 9/12/26
Sports
GAME RECAP: Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knight 9/11/26
GAME RECAP: Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knight 9/11/26
Fact Check
9 false or misleading claims RFK Jr. has made, investigated
Snopes keeps up with misinformation stemming from rumors spread by the health secretary.
National News
Trump official trolled as Labor Day pledge crashes and burns: ‘That’s not three bucks’
A bold Labor Day prediction made two months ago by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was dredged up Monday and trolled by a smirking MS NOW host.Peter Alexander repeatedly shared a clip of the self-assured member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet claiming Americans would see the…
