Aaron Besecker
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Reporter, The Buffalo News - public safety and breaking news. VP of @buffaloguild.bsky.social
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The great Neil Young turns 80 tomorrow.
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The great Neil Young turns 80 tomorrow.
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
DA: Man charged with killing pedestrian in Buffalo ditched Cybertruck in woods in Sloan buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
DA: Man charged with killing pedestrian in Buffalo ditched Cybertruck in woods in Sloan
Wendell M. Brooks, 44, is accused of killing Paaché N. Spikes-Redding, who authorities say was crossing William Street at Benzinger Street at about 10 p.m. July 17 when she was hit at high speed.
buffalonews.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
DA: Man charged with killing pedestrian in Buffalo ditched Cybertruck in woods in Sloan buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
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Tucked into a spending bill that is part of the deal to end the government shutdown is a provision that would allow GOP senators to personally sue the federal government for as much as $500K over Special Counsel Jack Smith’s lawful search of their phone records.
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Shutdown Deal Lets GOP Senators Personally Sue Over Jack Smith Probe
$500K For Election Subversion Tucked into a spending bill that is part...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Tucked into a spending bill that is part of the deal to end the government shutdown is a provision that would allow GOP senators to personally sue the federal government for as much as $500K over Special Counsel Jack Smith’s lawful search of their phone records.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"My greatest hope is my story might inspire another kid from a small Russian town to dream big, just as I was inspired by the legends whose names shine in this Hall."
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech
Mogilny on Buffalo: "(It's) where I learned the true meaning of resilience in that Blue and Gold jersey and was honored to wear a captain patch. What a great hockey
buffalonews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"My greatest hope is my story might inspire another kid from a small Russian town to dream big, just as I was inspired by the legends whose names shine in this Hall."
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Goo Goo Dolls will play benefit concert at Town Ballroom next week for FeedMore WNY buffalonews.com/life-enterta...
Goo Goo Dolls will play benefit concert at Town Ballroom next week for FeedMore WNY
Tickets for the Nov. 20 show go on sale Wednesday. Proceeds from the Town Ballroom concert will benefit the local organization battling food insecurity.
buffalonews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Goo Goo Dolls will play benefit concert at Town Ballroom next week for FeedMore WNY buffalonews.com/life-enterta...
Flight cuts ripple to Buffalo as government shutdown strains air travel buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
Flight cuts ripple to Buffalo as government shutdown strains air travel
Cancellations and delays rippled through Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Friday as the fallout from the federal government shutdown began to disrupt air travel nationwide, just as many Bills ...
buffalonews.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Flight cuts ripple to Buffalo as government shutdown strains air travel buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
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Fifty years ago today, David Bowie was at number one on the UK singles chart with with Space Oddity, originally released in 1969 but re-released in 1975 and stayed at number one for two weeks.
David Bowie - Space Oddity
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David Bowie - Space Oddity
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David Bowie – Space Oddity
Directed by Mick Rock, 1972. From David Bowie (AKA Space Oddity), released in 1969. Order via Amazon UK & US below.. CD. Vinyl. (UK) CD. Vinyl. (US)
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November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fifty years ago today, David Bowie was at number one on the UK singles chart with with Space Oddity, originally released in 1969 but re-released in 1975 and stayed at number one for two weeks.
David Bowie - Space Oddity
Video of the Day
David Bowie - Space Oddity
Video of the Day
“Be Prepared for Winter Weather” Smart Advice in Any Language iibuffalo.org/news/winter2...
"Be Prepared for Winter Weather" Smart Advice in Any Language - International Institute of Buffalo
Stay Safe! Stay Warm! Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important winter weather preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, librar...
iibuffalo.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Be Prepared for Winter Weather” Smart Advice in Any Language iibuffalo.org/news/winter2...
DA: Amherst police justified in shooting woman who said officers 'would have to shoot her' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
DA: Amherst police justified in shooting woman who said officers 'would have to shoot her'
The Erie County district attorney said he believes Amherst police were justified in shooting a woman who was allegedly threatening them with a knife. The Amherst Police Department released camera foot...
buffalonews.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
DA: Amherst police justified in shooting woman who said officers 'would have to shoot her' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
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OpenAI's Sora 2 is flooding social media with videos of women being strangled. Yet another example of generative AI companies failing to prevent users from creating media that violates their own policies against violent content.
www.404media.co/openais-sora...
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OpenAI’s Sora 2 Floods Social Media With Videos of Women Being Strangled
X and TikTok accounts are dedicated to posting AI-generated videos of women being strangled.
www.404media.co
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
OpenAI's Sora 2 is flooding social media with videos of women being strangled. Yet another example of generative AI companies failing to prevent users from creating media that violates their own policies against violent content.
www.404media.co/openais-sora...
www.404media.co/openais-sora...
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Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Devastating statements from a victim's widow and daughter. Defense expected to appeal verdict. buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole
Dale Cummings will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders that happened on Zenner Street in Buffalo.
buffalonews.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Devastating statements from a victim's widow and daughter. Defense expected to appeal verdict. buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
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“A Toronto mom says her 12-year-old son asked Tesla’s AI chatbot, Grok, which soccer player is better: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. After some back and forth, she says the chatbot asked her son, 'Why don't you send me some nudes?'” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... (this is just appalling.)
She says Tesla’s chatbot asked her 12-year-old for nudes
A Toronto mom says her 12-year-old son asked Tesla’s AI chatbot, Grok, which soccer player is better: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. After some back and forth, she says the chatbot asked her son, ...
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“A Toronto mom says her 12-year-old son asked Tesla’s AI chatbot, Grok, which soccer player is better: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. After some back and forth, she says the chatbot asked her son, 'Why don't you send me some nudes?'” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... (this is just appalling.)
Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan names transition team, pledges patronage-free administration
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Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan names transition team, pledges patronage-free administration
Ryan said he will rely on his team to help him fill more than 90 appointed positions in City Hall, including fire and police commissioners.
buffalonews.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan names transition team, pledges patronage-free administration
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Full story from court today
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole
Dale Cummings will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders that happened on Zenner Street in Buffalo.
buffalonews.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Full story from court today
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
'Broken my everything': A widow's lament as handymen's killer is sentenced to life without parole buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Killer of Bangladeshi handymen will 'never see the light of day' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Killer of Bangladeshi handymen will 'never see the light of day'
Dale Cummings will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders that happened on Zenner Street in Buffalo.
buffalonews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Killer of Bangladeshi handymen will 'never see the light of day' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Attempted kidnapping guilty plea entered in case involving Buffalo Public Schools illuminated by podcaster buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Attempted kidnapping guilty plea entered in case involving Buffalo Public Schools illuminated by podcaster
Shane K. Cronin, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to attempted kidnapping and four other charges in Erie County Court.
buffalonews.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Attempted kidnapping guilty plea entered in case involving Buffalo Public Schools illuminated by podcaster buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Technical issue with new system blamed for slow election night reporting www.niagara-gazette.com/news/electio...
Technical issue with new system blamed for slow election night reporting
A technical issue involving a new electronic system was the reason for delays in the reporting of vote totals on Tuesday night on the Niagara County Board of Elections website.
www.niagara-gazette.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Technical issue with new system blamed for slow election night reporting www.niagara-gazette.com/news/electio...
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The NHL now has a 900-goal club.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record in April.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record in April.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals
The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against the St.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The NHL now has a 900-goal club.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record in April.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record in April.
Police take 3 firearms from Amherst worker threatening 'shooting like they did at Tops' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
Police take 3 firearms from Amherst worker threatening 'shooting like they did at Tops'
Amherst police on Tuesday applied to State Supreme Court for a temporary extreme risk protection order for a 24-year-old Williamsville resident who works at the Amherst's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
buffalonews.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Police take 3 firearms from Amherst worker threatening 'shooting like they did at Tops' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...
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With the election behind him, Erie County Democratic Chair Jeremy Zellner has announced he is seeking Buffalo mayor-elect Sean Ryan's state Senate seat. Zellner's interest has been one of the worst kept secrets in WNY politics.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
With the election behind him, Erie County Democratic Chair Jeremy Zellner has announced he is seeking Buffalo mayor-elect Sean Ryan's state Senate seat. Zellner's interest has been one of the worst kept secrets in WNY politics.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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