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NYPA awards support Cheektowaga manufacturers, Jacobs Institute and Corning; nearly $89M in capital investment announced
NYPA and Governor Hochul announced Board-approved awards directing hydropower allocations and nearly $8 million in power-proceeds funding to projects in Western and Northern New York, supporting expansions in Cheektowaga, Lockport, Buffalo and a North Country plant.
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The JAY Wellness Center opens on SUNY JCC campus in Jamestown
Empire State Development and local partners announced the opening of The JAY Wellness Center at SUNY Jamestown Community College. Phase One is complete; future work includes a 58,000 sq. ft. health center, a childcare center opening Sept. 2027 and athletic field upgrades.
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Hochul directs state enforcement, education and potential legislation to blunt ATF firearm rule rollbacks
Governor Hochul announced stepped-up state police inspections of dealers tied to crime guns, an expanded interstate task force, a dealer education campaign and plans to seek a law requiring in-person firearm sales to blunt proposed ATF rollbacks.
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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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State: FIFA World Cup Generated $2.1B Economic Impact in Early Matches; Statewide Watch Parties and Legacy Investments Announced
Governor Hochul's office says preliminary analysis shows a $2.1 billion economic impact in early World Cup matches, $228 million in June tax revenue, nearly 120,000 shuttle tickets sold and thousands attending free state-led watch parties statewide.
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Construction begins on $225M North Aud Block at Buffalo’s Canalside
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction at North Aud Block, a $225M mixed-use project in Canalside that will add 251 apartments (187 affordable), commercial space, and a 20,000 sq ft waterfront plaza on the former Aud site.
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“That Was Like a Playoff Game Out There” | Lindy Ruff on Overtime Win | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media following the overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on October 6, 2026. He discussed the chang…
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“Dog on the Bone. That Was the Theme of the Night” | Colten Ellis on Overtime Win | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres Goaltender Colten Ellis spoke to the media following the overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on October 6, 2026. He spoke about his p…
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Noah Ostlund in the right spot! 👏 #nhl #buffalo #hockey
Noah Ostlund in the right spot! 👏 #nhl #buffalo #hockey
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“Incredible Moment for the Borderlands”: Judge Blocks Border Wall Expansion in Big Bend & West Texas
In a victory for environmentalists and immigration rights’ advocates,...
