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Here's everything we know so far about the ICE arrests in the Elmwood Village, Thursday.
ICE arrests draw protest outside Elmwood restaurant
Protestors said four individuals who work at Aguacates, a Mexican restaurant on Elmwood Ave., were detained by Homeland Security agents around 10 a.m. Thursday. BTPM has two sources who confirm this information.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here's everything we know so far about the ICE arrests in the Elmwood Village, Thursday.
Before he hands over the reins to the incoming administration, Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon has submitted a capital budget proposal to the Buffalo Common Council.
Scanlon proposes $94M capital budget for Buffalo ahead of leadership change
Before he hands over the reins to the incoming administration, Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon has submitted a capital budget proposal to the Buffalo Common Council.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Before he hands over the reins to the incoming administration, Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon has submitted a capital budget proposal to the Buffalo Common Council.
Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan says his transition team has received 500 job applications after just a few days.
'Overwhelming' response as Ryan team draws hundreds of applications for City Hall jobs
Buffalo's Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan says his transition team has received 500 job applications in as many days.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan says his transition team has received 500 job applications after just a few days.
Under the bill drafted by State Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R) and Amherst Town Supervisor-elect Shawn Lavin (D), National Guard troops who are deployed for 60 days or more on state orders would receive extra credit in civil service examinations.
Bill aims to give deployed National Guard members a boost on civil service exams
Under the bill drafted by State Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R) and Amherst Town Supervisor-elect Shawn Lavin (D), National Guard troops who are deployed for 60 days or more on state orders would receive extra credit in civil service examin...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Under the bill drafted by State Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R) and Amherst Town Supervisor-elect Shawn Lavin (D), National Guard troops who are deployed for 60 days or more on state orders would receive extra credit in civil service examinations.
It’s a battle of the attack ads as Republican Elise Stefanik officially announced her bid for New York governor Friday in a video slamming Hochul. Hochul clapped back with an attack ad of her own.
Stefanik launches bid for New York governor, sparking early ad war with Hochul
After months of speculation, Republican Elise Stefanik officially announced her candidacy for New York governor Friday against incumbent and Democrat, Kathy Hochul.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It’s a battle of the attack ads as Republican Elise Stefanik officially announced her bid for New York governor Friday in a video slamming Hochul. Hochul clapped back with an attack ad of her own.
Less than 48 hours after winning the Buffalo mayoral election, Sean Ryan took his first major step to build his new administration Thursday as mayor-appointed jobs are now open and advertised online.
Overhaul in City Hall: dozens of jobs now open as Ryan builds new administration
Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan announced his transition team Thursday. The team of more than 65 local leaders are tasked with leading the search to fill more than 70 appointed positions in City Hall.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Less than 48 hours after winning the Buffalo mayoral election, Sean Ryan took his first major step to build his new administration Thursday as mayor-appointed jobs are now open and advertised online.
The massive budget focuses its spending on defense, housing and infrastructure designed to boost trade.
Carney pitches federal budget aimed at countering U.S. tariff impacts
In promoting his roughly $580 billion budget, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said its aim is to address the uncertainty of global trade and the effects of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The massive budget focuses its spending on defense, housing and infrastructure designed to boost trade.
The White House stopped using live ASL interpreters at briefings and other public events when President Trump began his second term in January.
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The White House stopped using live ASL interpreters at briefings and other public events when President Trump began his second term in January.
"What you're seeing is a lot of people who are truly having to call in sick to go earn money elsewhere," said one air traffic controller.
Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"What you're seeing is a lot of people who are truly having to call in sick to go earn money elsewhere," said one air traffic controller.
As of late October, the outbreak has killed six people and sickened 27.
Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25
Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As of late October, the outbreak has killed six people and sickened 27.
Officials in New York are looking at how neighboring New Jersey plans to address the growing risk of problem gambling after the onset of mobile wagering.
NY officials seek to address the risk of problem gambling
Some are looking at how neighboring New Jersey plans to address the challenge.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Officials in New York are looking at how neighboring New Jersey plans to address the growing risk of problem gambling after the onset of mobile wagering.
The victory makes Ryan the city’s first newly elected mayor in 20 years after Byron Brown stepped down in October 2024.
Sean Ryan wins Buffalo mayoral election
Sean Ryan took more than 71% of the vote according to the Erie County Board of Elections, making him Buffalo's first newly elected mayor in 20 years.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The victory makes Ryan the city’s first newly elected mayor in 20 years after Byron Brown stepped down in October 2024.
Hardwick declares victory for Erie County Comptroller. Get live election updates by listening to BTPM NPR on 88.7 FM, or join us on BTPM.org.
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Hardwick declares victory for Erie County Comptroller. Get live election updates by listening to BTPM NPR on 88.7 FM, or join us on BTPM.org.
Hardwick declares victory in Erie County Comptroller race. Tap link for more election updates.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Hardwick declares victory in Erie County Comptroller race. Tap link for more election updates.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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A push to make all New York elections even years is being challenged in federal court after the state court system upheld the recent law.
Concerns raised over even-year voting cycle changes
A state law to make all New York elections take place on even years is being challenged in federal court.m One local expert says moving election cycles feels like a mistake.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A push to make all New York elections even years is being challenged in federal court after the state court system upheld the recent law.
Canadian survey respondents say they’re worried about higher travel costs, political tensions over tariffs, exchange rates and safety.
Survey shows fewer Canadians plan to head south to the U.S. for the winter
It’s about this time of year that thousands of Canadian pensioners, or ‘snowbirds,’ go south for the winter. A new survey suggests more are deciding to stay home or fly elsewhere, anywhere but the U.S.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Canadian survey respondents say they’re worried about higher travel costs, political tensions over tariffs, exchange rates and safety.
The cities of Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over changes it plans to make to the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF.
Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The cities of Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over changes it plans to make to the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF.
SNAP benefits for nearly 3 million New Yorkers expired Saturday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it wouldn’t refill recipients' benefit cards.
NY lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul to cover SNAP food benefits with surplus funds
The state is expected to have an additional $2.6 billion in tax revenue thanks largely to a better-than-expected year on Wall Street.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
SNAP benefits for nearly 3 million New Yorkers expired Saturday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it wouldn’t refill recipients' benefit cards.
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Plot Twist: Scientists thought it was a juvenile T. Rex. It's a brand new, fully-grown species. Meet the Nanotyrannus.
Scientists thought this fossil was a teen T. rex. Turns out it's a new tyrannosaur
A new look at the "Dueling Dinosaurs" fossil reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex was not the only tyrannosaur roaming the land.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Plot Twist: Scientists thought it was a juvenile T. Rex. It's a brand new, fully-grown species. Meet the Nanotyrannus.
Gen Z and millennial voters are confronting a financial reality of rising costs, mounting debt and minimal wage growth. But how is this changing their political views?
The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix
We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Gen Z and millennial voters are confronting a financial reality of rising costs, mounting debt and minimal wage growth. But how is this changing their political views?
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From monsters to politics and (maybe) everything in between, it's the weekly news quiz.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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State Senator Robert Ortt is pushing legislation that would end early releases from parole supervision, noting that the man charged with murdering a Buffalo woman earlier this year was granted early release, despite a previous murder conviction and history of violence.
Ortt pushes legislation to repeal early release from parole supervision
State Senator Rob Ortt wants to repeal existing legislation that allows for the early release from parole supervision before a term expires. The North Tonawanda Republican suggests without early release, a Buffalo woman might still be alive...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
State Senator Robert Ortt is pushing legislation that would end early releases from parole supervision, noting that the man charged with murdering a Buffalo woman earlier this year was granted early release, despite a previous murder conviction and history of violence.
The Seneca Nation accuses the Salamanca Police Chief and Cattaraugus County District Attorney of discussing possible law enforcement actions that would violate their sovereignty. The DA says the email conversation in question is taken out of context, and it's a matter of criminal jurisdiction.
Senecas accuse Salamanca police chief, Cattaraugus DA of considering violation of Nation sovereignty
The Seneca Nation is accusing the Salamanca Police Chief and Cattaraugus County District Attorney of discussing possible law enforcement actions that, they say, would violate their sovereignty.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Seneca Nation accuses the Salamanca Police Chief and Cattaraugus County District Attorney of discussing possible law enforcement actions that would violate their sovereignty. The DA says the email conversation in question is taken out of context, and it's a matter of criminal jurisdiction.