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Will Starbucks workers strike in Buffalo Thursday? Starbucks Workers United, fresh off a vote last week by members to authorize strikes, said it will launch the open-ended strike Thursday, coinciding with Starbucks' popular Red Cup Day promotion.

Will Starbucks workers strike in Buffalo Thursday?

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SHULTZ: Our sheriff and his oath to the Constitution “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of New York.”

Op-ed on Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and ICE www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/shul...

AI-Generated Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook An account is spamming horrific, dehumanizing videos of immigration enforcement because the Facebook algorithm is rewarding them for it.

The most horrifying AI slop of ICE raids you can possibly imagine is wildly viral on Facebook, collectively totaling tens of millions of views from a single account. First spotted by @chadloder.bsky.social

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Does Buffalo need more hotel rooms? Event planners say it's a big problem A shortfall of more than 1,000 hotel rooms, and the lack of a large-scale nationally branded hotel in downtown Buffalo, is crippling the city's convention business, hindering efforts by Visit Buffalo ...

Does Buffalo need more hotel rooms? Event planners say it's a big problem buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Thankfully Fox News is making sure its readers are being informed about ALL the big news stories of the day (particularly the bombshell Michelle Obama Grand Canyon outfit news)

They are definitely not ignoring any big breaking story that looks bad for Trump.....definitely not

Etix

If you are looking for Goo Goo Dolls tix, they are avail…

www.etix.com/ticket/p/721...

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.

Cecelia Redding last saw her sister-in-law, Paaché N. Spikes-Redding, in a FaceTime call.

Paaché's husband called her because "their song" came on and they danced together, though miles apart.

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80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!

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:

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.

DA: Man charged with killing pedestrian in Buffalo ditched Cybertruck in woods in Sloan buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

Shutdown Deal Lets GOP Senators Personally Sue Over Jack Smith Probe $500K For Election Subversion Tucked into a spending bill that is part...

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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Sheesh
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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

"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...

A yellow bridge in front of a city background with three banners reading "POST-GAZETTE STRIKERS WILL WIN".

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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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.

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 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 ...

Flight cuts ripple to Buffalo as government shutdown strains air travel buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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 ...

“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...

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)

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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"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...

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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...

DA: Amherst police justified in shooting woman who said officers 'would have to shoot her' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

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.

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.

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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.

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.

'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.

Devastating statements from a victim's widow and daughter. Defense expected to appeal verdict. buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

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, ...

“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 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.

Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan names transition team, pledges patronage-free administration
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'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.

Full story from court today

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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.

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 Shane K. Cronin, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to attempted kidnapping and four other charges in Erie County Court.

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 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.

Technical issue with new system blamed for slow election night reporting www.niagara-gazette.com/news/electio...

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.

The NHL now has a 900-goal club.

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' 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.

Police take 3 firearms from Amherst worker threatening 'shooting like they did at Tops' buffalonews.com/news/local/c...