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Local
Food Policy Council names 2026 Food Systems Excellence Award winners
The Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County announced the five winners of its 2026 Food Systems Excellence Awards, honoring local projects and leaders who improved food access, education and equity.
Local
Tonawanda supervisor proposes 3.9% tax levy increase in 2027 budget
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn said the proposed increase is aimed at covering inflation, labor costs and public safety needs while avoiding steeper hikes later.
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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NBC reporter corners Duffy over GOP failures after nationwide FAA shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashed with an NBC News reporter Friday night after being challenged over why the Trump administration has failed to fully modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, despite Republicans controlling Congress. The tense exchange unfolded during a White House briefing…
National News
Canada’s response to US flight chaos reignites anger over Trump’s taunts
Canada offered to take in U.S.-bound aircraft Friday as a nationwide ground stop snarled air travel, drawing pointed thanks from Americans who recalled President Donald Trump’s taunts about making Canada the 51st state.“Thank you, Canada. Neighbors help neighbors. That's what friendship and leadership look like,…
Fact Check
Did Bill Clinton help homeless veteran outside Kennedy Center?
While the tale may have been inspiring, Snopes found no evidence it ever happened.
Fact Check
Did Hakeem Jeffries threaten to withhold committee assignments from those against his bid for House speaker?
Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the House in January, when incoming representatives are sworn in.
