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Editorials
Which Part of “It’s not Your Land” Does Mayor Ryan Not Understand?
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan can object to the Seneca Nation’s proposed development, but objection is not authority. The city cannot treat Seneca sovereignty as a zoning question it gets to settle unilaterally.
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Buffalo sues Seneca Nation to halt proposed gas station and truck stop
The City of Buffalo has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction of a proposed Seneca One Stop fuel depot in the Old First Ward. The city says the project began without required reviews and approvals, while the Seneca Nation says the land is sovereign territory.
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.
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Cheektowaga councilmember Stephen Nowicki resigns; Democrats seek candidates for Nov. 3 ballot
Stephen Nowicki has resigned from the Cheektowaga Town Council effective immediately amid residency questions; the Democratic Committee is accepting candidate resumes for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot through July 20.
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Sports
Sabres Take One Point In 4-3 Overtime Loss To Montreal Canadiens | Buffalo Sabres Highlights
The Buffalo Sabres fall 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime on October 17, 2026. Buffalo's goals were scored by Josh Norris, Jack Quinn, and Tage…
Arts & Culture
Ali G returns with original soundtrack for ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’
All-original soundtrack for Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G: Who Iz I? will be released Oct. 23; executive produced by Andrew Watt and Hit-Boy with Questlove as music supervisor.
National News
Obama Unloads on Trump DOJ’s Ilhan Omar Investigation and Raid at Her Home: ‘Appalling’
(AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Former President Barack Obama trashed the Trump administration’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) as “appalling” in a lengthy rebuke on Sunday, calling the raid on the lawmaker’s Washington home an attempt to find a “nonexistent smoking gun” and bid to…
Sports
Canisius Announces 2026-27 Basketball Theme Nights and Giveaways
The Canisius athletic department has announced its theme nights...
