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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.
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It's Kentucky Derby weekend at Batavia Downs!
5/2/2025
It's one of the biggest weekends of the year at Batavia Downs! Ryan Hasenauer tells us all about what's planned for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
Duration:00:18:07
State Sen. Pat Gallivan reacts to NY's Medical Aid in Dying bill
5/1/2025
A polarizing bill that would allow the terminally ill to take medicine to assist in their death is making its way through the state legislature. State Senator Pat Gallivan tells us why he is opposed to the idea.
Duration:00:17:52
An agreement is reached on the state's budget. Here's what it includes.
4/29/2025
Leaders in Albany have reached a conceptual agreement on the state's $254 billion budget. It includes numerous policy proposals, and Albany insider says Governor Hochul got a lot of what she wanted.
Duration:00:11:58
The Bills load up on defense at the NFL Draft
4/28/2025
The Bills went with on defense at this weekend's NFL Draft. WGR's Sal Capaccio gives his thoughts on the picks and looks ahead to where they might slot in on the Bills' roster.
Duration:00:17:47
Buffalo manufacturer sees tariffs as an equalizer with overseas competition
4/25/2025
Austin Air manufactures air purifiers in Buffalo. Marketing Director Stacy Malesiewski says they have little fear of tariffs as most of their components are American made. She says tariffs will level the playing field with competitors in China.
Duration:00:16:20
Bills Mafia will have to wait a while before their 1st round pick is made
4/24/2025
It's NFL Draft day! The Bills hold the 30th pick in the draft, meaning Bills Mafia will be waiting until around 11:30 for the selection to come in. That's if a trade isn't made, of course. WGR's Sal Capaccio tells us what positions the Bills are eyeing and more.
Duration:00:17:23
Attorney Steve Boyd tells us what's next after Buffalo Diocese abuse settlement
4/23/2025
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to a $150 million settlement with abuse survivors. Attorney Steve Boyd represents survivors. He tells us more about the settlement and what's next.
Duration:00:16:23
Hochul's favorability is above water for the first time in more than a year
4/22/2025
A new poll from Siena College shows Governor Hochul's favorability rating is going up, with New Yorkers viewing the governor in a positive light for the first time since January of 2024. Pollster Steve Greenberg looks at the numbers and tells us what's driving the uptick in popularity.
Duration:00:14:38
Fr. Fred Betti from Canisius University reflects on the papacy of Pope Francis
4/21/2025
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, passed away Monday morning. Father Fred Betti, a Jesuit himself from the University of Canisius, tells us what it mean to him to have a Pope that belonged to the same order as himself.
Duration:00:14:59
Churchgoers across WNY are celebrating the spirit of Easter
4/18/2025
Father David LiPuma says Christians have been turning out in droves during this holy week, with yesterday's turnout at OLV National Shrine & Basilica standing out. He's seeing the same thing at other churches, too.
Duration:00:14:10
As another Sabres season ends, what went wrong this time?
4/17/2025
The Sabres will wrap up their 14th straight season without the playoffs tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. WGR's Paul Hamilton tells where the team's fortunes turned and what's next for the franchise.
Duration:00:15:54
The state's budget delays are causing headaches for school districts
4/16/2025
School districts across New York State are running off of rough estimates when preparing their budgets. That's because the state itself can't agree to a new spending proposal. Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City Schools, tells us its a cause of confusion for the public.
Duration:00:13:24
More voices are coming out in support of the 33 tunnel project
4/15/2025
More delays mean more stagnation for Buffalo's east side. That's how a growing number of people feel after the state DOT opted not to appeal a court decision that would delay the project. Rev. Mark Blue is one of those voices. As President of the Buffalo NAACP, he wants to see the investment happen.
Duration:00:20:19
A new, privately funded soccer stadium is coming to south Buffalo
4/14/2025
Professional soccer is returning to Buffalo in a brand new stadium on the south side. Peter Marlette, Jr., President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, tells us about picking the stadium's location, whether a future downtown stadium is possible and much more.
Duration:00:15:18
Buffalo is set to become a hub for Great Lakes cruises
4/11/2025
Gov. Hochul is calling for design submissions of a possible cruise ship terminal in Buffalo. Pat Kaler from Visit Buffalo Niagara tells us where it will be located and what it means for Buffalo's tourism industry.
Duration:00:16:09
Cheektowaga prepares for a drop in revenues as Canadians say no to US trips
4/10/2025
As Canadians cut back on travel to the United States, Cheektowaga is forecasting a drop in revenues from sales taxes. Town Supervisor Brian Nowak explains more.
Duration:00:12:43
Councilman Mitch Nowakowski has questions about Buffalo's 25-26 budget
4/9/2025
Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year on Tuesday. In it is a plan to sell city-owned parking ramps that Scanlon says would bring in $40-$60 million in revenue for the city. Mitch Nowakowski says there's uncertainty around that idea, though.
Duration:00:18:09
Progress is being made towards a memorial for Tops shooting victims
4/8/2025
Rev. Mark Blue, Chair of the 5/14 Memorial Commission, says progress is being made towards finding an Executive Director and establishing a donation fund for a $15 million tribute to those killed in the Tops shooting.
Duration:00:11:28
The recent market dip could be used as a buying opportunity
4/7/2025
Mike Lomas of The Financial Guys sees the recent market dip as a buying opportunity for investors. He explains how you can take advantage of the drop.
Duration:00:16:37
Eight Days of Hope bringing annual Buffalo outreach to Niagara District
4/4/2025
Eight Days of Hope is continuing a yearly tradition of giving back in Buffalo, this time in the city's Niagara District. Steve Tybor tells us what the group will be doing and how you can help.
Duration:00:16:55