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Air quality health advisory active for all of WNY Monday The state DEC has issued the advisory in response to pollution caused by Canadian wildfire smoke. The advisory is in effect until 11:59 p.m. Monday.

Although the DEC forecasted air quality in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category for Monday, some areas in the region are already experiencing even worse pollution levels.

Canadian wildfire smoke impacting air quality in WNY Thursday Air quality in parts of WNY is "unhealthy for sensitive groups," Thursday.

As of 1 p.m. Thursday, the Air Quality Index for almost all of the region is "unhealthy for sensitive groups" according to the map on airnow.gov. It's due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Buffalo councilmember asks state AG to investigate Erie County Sheriff's crash Buffalo Common Councilmember, David Rivera, has asked the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate a series of crashes involving an Erie County Sheriff’s chief.

Buffalo Common Councilmember, David Rivera, has asked the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate a series of crashes involving an Erie County Sheriff’s chief.

Neighbors support, others question police training facility near Buffalo's Central Terminal Residents had their say Tuesday on a zoning amendment that would pave the way for a new police training facility in the city of Buffalo.

Residents had their say Tuesday on a zoning amendment that would pave the way for a new police training facility in the city of Buffalo.
The $5 million facility is slated for a vacant city-owned property in the shadow of the Central Terminal in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood.

Buffalo Common Council seeks to crack down on illegal dispensaries Buffalo city officials can now shutter illegal dispensaries, seize and destroy illicit products, and levy five-figure daily fines.

The new legislation allows the city to seize illicit products, shutter unlicensed businesses, hold landlords accountable and impose five-figured daily fines. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-07-26/buffalo-illegal-dispensaries-enforcement-law

HBO drops official 'Hard Knocks' trailer featuring Buffalo Bills The video highlights moments from past football seasons, as well as what HBO calls an "unprecedented, all-access look at the Buffalo Bills in their training camp."

HBO released the official trailer for the upcoming season of 'Hard Knocks' featuring the Buffalo Bills, which is set to premiere August 5. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-07-24/hbo-drops-hard-knocks-buffalo-bills-trailer

West Side soccer tournament seeks to unite immigrant youth with the ‘universal sport’ The second annual tournament kicked off this Saturday with 75 kids participating — but organizers will have to work around federal funding cuts moving forward.

About 75 boys competed in the second annual OneWorld Soccer Tournament, which doesn’t charge a registration fee and provides players with free transportation to games. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-07-19/west-side-soccer-tournament-seeks-to-unite-immigrant-youth-with-the-universal-sport

Federal funding for public media has been eliminated. This decision is devastating for the millions of people who rely on public media every day.

We're moving into an uncharted future, but our commitment to you will never waver.

High winds cause power outages across WNY High winds have caused power outages across Western New York, with customers in Erie County bearing the brunt.

High winds have caused power outages across Western New York, with customers in Erie County bearing the brunt. To track outages in your area, including estimated restoration times, click through to the story.

At Canalside, students explore summer learning outside school walls Hundreds of school children descended on Buffalo’s Canalside Thursday as part of National Summer Learning Day 2025.

Hundreds of school children descended on Buffalo’s Canalside Thursday as part of National Summer Learning Day 2025.

Council presses Buffalo police on lack of communication following gun arrests The Buffalo Common Council's Police Oversight Committee raised concerns about transparency, accountability and communication within the Buffalo Police Department, asking why the public were not informed of a June gun incident at the Tops gr...

Buffalo Common Council's Police Oversight Committee raised concerns about transparency, accountability and communication within the BPD, asking why the public was not informed of a June 17 gun incident at the Tops grocery store on Jefferson Ave.

Buffalo extends splash pad hours as weekend heat approaches With extreme heat in the forecast, the City of Buffalo is extending splash pad hours this weekend to help residents stay cool.

With extreme heat in the forecast, the City of Buffalo is extending splash pad hours this weekend to help residents stay cool.

Emerging developer turns dollar homes into affordable housing It took "20 nickels" and a vision. Local developer, Amun Ra, cut the ribbon on four new affordable housing units in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, Friday.

It took "20 nickels" and a vision. Local developer, Amun Ra, cut the ribbon on four new affordable housing units in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, Friday.

Public hearing set on Erie County anti-dumping law The public will have a chance to have their say next week on a proposed law aimed at cracking down on illegal dumping in Erie County.

The public will have a chance to have their say next week on a proposed law aimed at cracking down on illegal dumping in Erie County.

BPO to play Front Park on 716 Day The free concert will mark the first time the full orchestra has ever played at the historic site.

The free concert will mark the first time the full orchestra has ever played at the historic site.

Hochul announces $21M for flood protection in Southern Tier Hochul said the cash will go toward upgrading aging flood protection infrastructure, including levee and erosion control projects in Olean, Binghamton, Elmira and Whitney Point.

Hochul said the cash will go toward upgrading aging flood protection infrastructure, including levee and erosion control projects in Olean, Binghamton, Elmira and Whitney Point.

Councilmember blasts property firm over conditions at Buffalo apartments Buffalo Common Councilmember, Leah Halton-Pope, called-out Corvus Property Intelligence over conditions at 201 Ellicott apartments.

201 Ellicott is already under scrutiny by the city’s Department of Permits & Inspections, which has cited the property for 11 building code violations, all of which remain active. The apartments are managed by Corvus Property Intelligence.

Buffalo lawmaker calls for waterfront revitalization plan Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski joins residents' calls to revamp the Erie Basin Marina.

Buffalo Common Councilmember, Mitch Nowakowski, joins residents' calls to revamp the Erie Basin Marina. He's asking the city for a multi-year plan for the waterfront.

Tenants at Buffalo apartment complex raise concerns over building manager Tenants at 201 Ellicott Apartments in downtown Buffalo plan to protest against the building’s operators, Monday.

Tenants at 201 Ellicott Apartments in downtown Buffalo are not happy with their building manager. They plan to protest against the complex's operators, Monday.

'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

"She has dark skin. They assumed she was Hispanic, and they took her."

Will Trump's megabill help Democrats win the House? Democrats feel that Trump's tax and spending bill gives them an opening ahead of the 2026 midterms. But if they want to win back the House, they're going to have to get their own house in order first.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the bill "cruel" and "dangerous."

At least 24 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding. Rescue efforts underway At least 24 people are dead following flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday, according to officials. At least 20 girls from a summer camp remain missing.

At least 24 for are dead, and 20 or more girls from a Christian summer camp remain missing.

Stadium plans for new soccer club kicked to 2027 Plans for professional soccer in Buffalo have been pushed back to 2027. The team has abandoned plans to build its stadium adjacent to a chemical facility and now must find a new location.

The site of a new soccer stadium in Buffalo is up in the air after a plan to build at Elk and Lee streets was abandoned.

The rescission package that would gut federal funding for public media is now in the Senate.

This funding clawback threatens everything from public safety alerts to local cultural and educational programs.

What we know about the ICE presence on Buffalo's West Side

Recent sightings of ICE agents on a single Buffalo block have sparked community concern. Here are 10 key details about ICE's presence on the West Side.

‘Still the land of dreams’: ICE activity rattles Buffalo neighborhood Buffalo’s West Side has long welcomed immigrants from around the world, and in recent years has become home to newcomers from countries like Somalia, Burma, Iraq, and Afghanistan. But this week, multiple sightings of federal ICE agents on o...

Buffalo’s West Side has long welcomed immigrants from around the world and in recent years has become home to newcomers from countries like Somalia, Burma, Iraq and Afghanistan. But this week, multiple sightings of federal ICE agents on one neighborhood block has raised concern among residents.

Lactalis’ latest Buffalo expansion helps cement its long-term future Buffalo is seeing the bulk of Lactalis USA’s expansion with $60 million going into upgrades at its sprawling South Park Avenue cheese campus, where 750 people work, and 50 more could be added.

Buffalo is seeing the bulk of Lactalis USA’s expansion with $60 million going into upgrades at its sprawling South Park Avenue cheese campus, where 750 people work, and 50 more could be added. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-06-30/lactalis-latest-buffalo-expansion-helps-cement-its-long-term-future

Canadian Beat: New Ontario Place could open by 2029 Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the redevelopment will create more than 5,000 jobs and will welcome millions of visitors every year.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled the final designs for a reimagining of Ontario Place, the popular tourist attraction on Toronto’s waterfront. He said redevelopment will create more than 5,000 jobs. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-06-30/canadian-beat-new-ontario-place-could-open-by-2029

Staffing, proposed Medicaid cuts fuel tensions in Kaleida Health contract talks The current 3-year agreement between Kaleida Health, 1199SEIU and CWA Hospital Workers expired at the end of May, and has already been extended twice. With the latest extension set to expire Friday, the unions are now taking a key step towa...

The current contract between Kaleida Health, 1199SEIU and CWA Hospital Workers expired at the end of May. The unions are now taking a key step toward possible strike action.

Kearns takes zombie home, back tax payment plans to the street Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns said he has had enough when it comes to legislative delays to the plans he has for collecting the overdue back property taxes.

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns said he has had enough when it comes to legislative delays to the plans he has for collecting overdue back property taxes. https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-06-26/kearns-takes-zombie-home-back-tax-payment-plans-to-the-street