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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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Hochul orders one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers, highlights Western New York roundtable
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing state permitting for new hyperscale data centers for up to one year while New York develops a statewide regulatory framework and a Community Investment Framework for localities.
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Meyer campaign reports nearly $44,000 cash advantage over Kearns in Erie County Clerk race
The Meyer campaign says its July filings show $113,642.79 cash on hand vs. $69,838.17 for incumbent Mickey Kearns, and the challenger pledged to expand outreach with the reported advantage.
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Protest imagery: 15 false, misleading claims we’ve debunked
AI tools have made it much more difficult to separate real acts of protest from clickbait.
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Far-right Trump ally clashes with admin over president’s embrace of ‘most barbaric’ leader
Far-right activist Laura Loomer, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies, is pushing his administration to get tougher on Russian President Vladimir Putin. She’s also making a startling claim about Americans held in Russia.“SCOOP: I just spoke with an official at the center of…
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‘My money is against Trump’: Expert predicts president ready to surrender huge legal fight
A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his own $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance is betting he’ll drop the case before that happens.Trump sued the British broadcaster for defamation over its editing…
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Ramaswamy ad quietly edited to cut controversial claim by rival’s estranged mother: report
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has quietly reworked its explosive attack ad against Democrat Amy Acton, cutting a line that didn't hold up.The new 30-second cut featuring Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, drops her claim that Acton never lived in a tent, journalist David Weigel pointed out…
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Here Are All the Times Trump Has Praised His Favorite CNN Star — Despite Network Hammering Him with Cratering Polls
Screenshot via FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (L)/Screenshot via CNN (R) President Donald Trump’s new favorite media star works for the unlikeliest of places: CNN. Trump has long been one of the network’s biggest critics and he even tried banning them from the White House recently…
