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Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence.

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North Tonawanda Salvation Army closes suddenly The Salvation Army Thrift Store at 895 Payne Ave. in North Tonawanda has closed permanently. The organization said the building was in such rough condition that continuing there would be impossible.

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Virgil Avenue Tobacconist in North Buffalo is up for sale Bob Colasanti, owner of Virgil Avenue Tobacconist, hopes to retire at the end of the year and is looking for a buyer for the North Buffalo store.

Do you love the smell of cigars? Here's an opportunity.

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'Would you like to round up for charity?' Why stores embrace these charity fundraisers Those small donations, often just a few cents, add up to millions of dollars each year for charitable causes. But as the practice proliferates, consumers have questions of their own.

Those small donations, often just a few cents, add up to millions of dollars each year for charitable causes. But as the practice proliferates, consumers have questions of their own. They wonder about tax write-offs, transparency and where all that money really goes.

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At a stalemate with Douglas Jemal, Hyatt Workers call for boycott of hotel Workers at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo have called for a boycott after what they say is a union-busting campaign steered by Douglas Jemal, the hotel's owner.

The largely immigrant workforce has been intimidated by the Hyatt, workers said, and the NLRB has ruled the hotel mounted a union-busting campaign, which is illegal.
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Hochul hits potential opponent Stefanik over ties to leaked messages from Young Republicans Democrats and Republicans are condemning the racist, sexist and antisemitic remarks reported by Politico. That includes Elise Stefanik, a Saratoga County Republican, and Gov. Kathy Hochul. But in a possible preview of next year's gubernatorial clash, the two politicians are also slamming one another.

Democrats and Republicans are condemning the racist, sexist and antisemitic remarks reported by Politico. That includes Elise Stefanik, a Saratoga County Republican, and Gov. Kathy Hochul.

5 things happening behind the scenes in the food business From AI adoption to private label growth and figuring out how to keep workers happy, there is a frenzy of activity happening behind the scenes that keeps all aspects of the food industry running on all cylinders.

From AI adoption to private label growth and figuring out how to keep workers happy, there is a frenzy of activity happening behind the scenes that keeps all aspects of the food industry running on all cylinders.

5 things happening behind the scenes in the food business From AI adoption to private label growth and figuring out how to keep workers happy, there is a frenzy of activity happening behind the scenes that keeps all aspects of the food industry running on al...

The Food Summit at Niagara University has become one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here are five takeaways.

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Orvis at Eastern Hills Mall will close, citing tariffs The Orvis store on Transit Road in Clarence has already begun putting merchandise on sale and will be closed by Christmas Eve.

Outdoors retail chain Orvis has announced it will close half of its stores, and the location at Eastern Hills Mall is one of them. The Transit Road store in Clarence has already begun putting merchandise on sale and will be closed by Christmas Eve.
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Five takeaways from the proposed 2026 Erie County budget If you want to learn what's in the 2026 proposed Erie County budget but are pressed for time, here are five highlights worth knowing.

If you want to learn what's in the 2026 proposed Erie County budget but are pressed for time, here are five highlights worth knowing.
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Curious where the money from pot taxes is going? Here's some examples Five community organizations in Western New York will receive $100,000 apiece as part of the state's Community Grant Reinvestment Fund − a New York program that uses tax revenue from legal adult-use c...

5 organizations in WNY will receive $100,000 apiece as part of the Community Grant Reinvestment Fund − a state program that uses tax revenue from legal adult-use cannabis sales to fund grants for communities that have been disproportionately harmed by past drug laws.
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Lake Effect Furniture makes a big bet on Bills-Chiefs game Lake Effect Furniture in Cheektowaga is inviting customers in to shop during October as if their purchases will be free, because if Josh Allen scores three rushing touchdowns in the Nov. 2 game agains...

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Marineland threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales without Canadian bailout Unlike the song that filled the airwaves in Canadian and Western New York for years, not everyone loves Marineland. And the backlash against the marine park is growing stronger now that it is threaten...

Today is the deadline Marineland gave the Canadian government.

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With Douglas Jemal out, what's next for the Boulevard Mall? The lofty plans for a town center at the Boulevard Mall site are now up in the air, with Benderson not committing to following the path that it had laid out with developer Douglas Jemal. So what's nex...

Benderson is being pretty tight lipped, but there are a few hints about what is to come.

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North Tonawanda church ends pierogi-making ministry: 'There were tears' After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.

Sad, sad news in North Tonawanda.

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Starbucks workers ramp up strike rhetoric after 4 years without a contract Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.

It has been four years since Starbucks unionized. They are still without a contract.

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New cruise ship will make stops in Buffalo, but where will it dock? Connecticut-based American Cruise Lines has announced it will enter the popular Great Lakes cruising circuit next year, and its website is selling itineraries with stops in Buffalo.

In case you missed it . . .

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Buffalo Next: Can the Harmonic Egg put you back together again? Buffalo has never seen anything quite like it: a wooden egg-shaped chamber, glowing with light and pulsing with sound. Designed to heal the body and mind, it's now at the center of a new wellness vent...

If you like sound baths, just wait until you hear about the Harmonic Egg.

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Hochul in Quebec: 'I know there's a sense of betrayal' Hochul cited the negative effect strained relations has had on trade. The United States is Canada's largest trading partner. "We need to continue finding a path to change that dynamic," she said. "I f...

Gov. Hochul spent time trying to mend fences with our Canadian neighbors over the weekend.

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Costco takes a step closer to opening in Amherst Costco is getting closer to coming to Amherst. The retailer filed for an off-premises beer license for its store in Amherst. The application, which would allow beer to be sold

Everyone gets so excited over every bit of news about Costco setting up shop in Amherst. Here's another tidbit.

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A ★★★ review of The Haunting (1963) Technically competent and ambitious for sure…but I can’t help but feel like I’m missing something here. The psychological aspects of the story are intriguing but they clash with attempted scares, espe...

BOGTOBERFEST 2025 continues with a quick trip up to Hill House, MA.

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North Tonawanda church ends pierogi-making ministry: 'There were tears' After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.

After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.
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Starbucks workers ramp up strike rhetoric after 4 years without a contract Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.

Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.
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$18 beer. $12 hot dog. 'Immediate regret.' Who charges highest concession prices to captive customers? A team of Buffalo News reporters fanned out to a host of cultural, entertainment and travel-oriented venues to document their prices for food and drinks. Some trends became clear.

We gathered concessions data from sports parks, movie theaters, concert venues and more. Can you guess who was most expensive and who had the best deals?

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Smitty the penguin moves from Aquarium of Niagara to Pittsburgh Smitty the Humboldt penguin is moving to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pennsylvania, where he will become its newest and most eligible bachelor − and hopefully produce offspring of his own.

Smitty is going in search of a family.

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Kids Day: Care at Oishei allows Tonawanda teen with sickle cell anemia to soar MaKenzie Lindsay, 15, was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a newborn. Over the years, with the help of Oishei Children’s Hospital, she has learned to manage her symptoms and become her own advocat...

We will be out in the community selling our Kid's Day edition to benefit Children's Hospital and Cradle Beach Saturday! You'll find MaKenzie's story featured in tomorrow's edition.

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Growing pains in North Tonawanda as investors eye Oliver Street As downtown North Tonawanda enjoys a renaissance fueled by public and private investment, attention is turning to Oliver Street – a once-thriving corridor that fell on hard times decades ago and never...

An interesting look at a neighborhood that may - or may not - be on the verge of big changes.

Live Updates: Trump Threatens Mass Firings, Hegseth Summons Military Leaders and More

Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is summoning U.S. generals worldwide for a meeting without saying why, causing anxiety in the military’s top ranks. The large number of generals in attendance, including those working active conflict zones, is without recent precedent, officials said.

Local LGBTQ+ publications are facing a drop in ad dollars and a rise in safety concerns, new report finds A new report from News is Out, a national collaborative of queer news publishers, has mapped local LGBTQ+ publications across the U.S. The first comprehensive report of its kind, “The LGBTQ+ Media Map...

"I’ve had people tell me they're afraid to go on the air, and after 40 years on the air, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard that."

A new report from @newsisout.bsky.social asks how local LGBTQ+ news outlets are weathering the second Trump administration. www.niemanlab.org/2025/09/loca...

James Cook gets his own cookie, made by Rich's and sold by Tops Bills star running back James Cook is also getting a taste of the action with a new cookie that is now available at Tops Markets.

Josh Allen isn't the only one getting endorsement deals around here.

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