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State lawmakers call on OTB to rescind "golden parachute" severance packages.
State lawmakers Monica Wallace and Sean Ryan were joined Friday by Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick to call on the Western Regional OTB Board of Directors to rescind severance packages for three departing executives. Read more from WBEN:
A security breach affects millions of AT&T customers.
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach in a year already rife with massive cyberattacks
Get ready to shell out more for your stamps.
Starting Sunday, U.S. Postal Service stamps are getting more expensive. A 5-cent increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamps (from 68 cents to 73 cents) was approved Friday.
"Everyday that Joe Biden is still there, makes it harder for him to go."
A pivotal night for President Joe Biden offered something for both sides. “He put a tourniquet on a seriously bleeding wound,” said Carl Calabrese. Jack O’Donnell adding, “Democrats are no closer to a resolution.”
7/12 WBEN Buffalo Business Report: Cure Nail Parlor brings luxury salon experience to Hamburg
A new luxury nail salon is opening in Hamburg next Tuesday, Niagara University is honored by the National Security Agency, and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls host a 716 Day event.
52-year-old Luis Martinez and his twin brother were kicked out of a bar in 2021 following a fight. They then came back and opened fire on patrons outside.
52-year-old Luis Martinez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 5 years of parole for his role as a getaway driver in a 2021 shooting on Clinton Street.
"There's no question that given everything going on with the economy and the needs of the communities, that giving has gone down."
A recent annual Giving USA report shows that charitable giving dropped in 2.1% in 2023, a similar downward trend when compared to 2022, when Giving USA reported a 3.4% decline. Read more from WBEN:
The Taste Of Buffalo begins Saturday! Here's a sample of what's on the menu at this year's event:
A total of 43 restaurants and food trucks will be taking part in this weekend’s Taste of Buffalo in Downtown Buffalo. They range from mild to wild, and some twists on local favorites. Read more from WBEN:
A networking opportunity for aspiring entertainers is returning to Buffalo.
The second annual Casting Buffalo Actors Expos is returning to the Atrium at Rich’s on August 3rd. From Noon - 7pm, the expo will feature an array of events and activities, including workshops, a live stunt showcase, and a professional photo booth
“If I slow down and I can't get the job done, that’s a sign that I shouldn’t be doing it,” Biden said. “But there’s no indication of that yet — none.” https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/politics/biden-vows-to-complete-the-job-despite-calls-to-bow-out
As West Herr celebrates its newest Subaru dealership, it donates a new vehicle to People, Inc.
The opening of West Herr Auto Group’s 3rd dealership, in Lockport, drew Subaru officials from as far away as Japan on Thursday. “We’re grateful,” West Herr CEO Scott Bieler said several times. The company also donated a new vehicle to People, Inc.
Privacy concerns with the cameras on the Cheektowaga roadways? Cheektowaga PD and the software company address those concerns here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Cheektowaga PD spoke more to their partnership with Flock Safety, an automated license plate recognition system company that aided in the arrest of a 30-year-old Cheektowaga man who attempted armed robbery on a local pawn shop on Walden Avenue.
Buffalo Police release body cam video of the officer involved shooting.
Buffalo Police are updating reporters on Wednesday’s officer involved shooting following a traffic stop. The driver who took off was shot, and later died at ECMC.
Buffalo Police with an update on the officer involved shooting.
Could Tesla be the next ?
Tesla, billionaire Elon Musk’s electric car company, may be in for a wild ride in the stock market, as a longtime investor has dubbed it a new meme stock.
What if you have to make a claim after the tornado?
For someone who sustained damage as a result of the recent tornados in Western New York, or any other storm-related events in Beryl’s wake, one of the first calls made may be to their insurance company. Read more from WBEN:
"If Biden were to drop out, it would become a contested convention."
Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski is a local Biden delegate. He told WBEN on Thursday morning that recently he’s been studying and researching the delegate process. Read more here:
Actress Shelley Duvall has died at age 75.
Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died
7/11 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report: Top Subaru executives come to Lockport from Japan for grand opening of new West Herr dealership
Top executives from Subaru will be in Lockport for a West Herr grand opening, Catholic Health hires a former Kaleida executive, Trocaire gets a $216,000 grant, and a tech training company comes to Buffalo.
New data from Politico shows support for President Biden is slipping in New York.
Support for President Joe Biden has been slipping in New York, enough to the point some are wondering if the Empire State could become a battleground state. Read more from WBEN:
Cleanup continues in Eden this morning following Wednesday's tornado. WBEN spoke with several residents as they assessed the damage to their town.
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl made its way through Western New York on Wednesday, leaving in its wake damage from two confirmed tornados that touched down in Chautauqua County and Erie County. Read more from WBEN:
From fallen trees to downed powerlines and damaged property, Eden felt the full brunt of Wednesday afternoon's tornado.
An EF-0 tornado, according to the National Weather Service, swept through the Town of Eden on Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl made its trek across Western New York. Read more from WBEN:
Some serious tree damage here in East Aurora. Let us know about any damage where you are!
PHOTOS: A look at the damage left by a suspected tornado that swept through the Town of Eden on Wednesday:
A suspected tornado swept through the Town of Eden on Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl made its trek across Western New York. Read more from WBEN:
Take a look at this! Jeff sent us pictures of tree damage along Glenwood Road in West Falls where a suspected tornado may have touched down.
Severe weather caused chaos across WNY Wednesday afternoon.
Severe weather caused a path of destruction in Wednesday afternoon. This is video of a massive tree ripped from the ground near Mill Road.
📸: Kathy Snyder
Buffalo Police say the driver shot dragged an officer about a third of a mile after a routine traffic stop.
Buffalo Police says a driver stopped for not wearing a seatbelt dragged an officer a third of a mile before being fatally wounded around midnight. Police say a 6 year old was in the vehicle with him.
WBEN has obtained video of the suspected tornado that appeared to have caused significant damage in Eden along Sisson Highway.
📸: Adam Sidey
This was sent to us from a listener in . Extensive damage is being reported across the area due to the severe weather.
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Some serious tree damage here in East Aurora. Let us know about any damage where you are!
Severe weather caused a path of destruction in #WestFalls Wednesday afternoon. This is video of a massive tree ripped from the ground near Mill Road. 📸: Kathy Snyder
WBEN has obtained video of the suspected tornado that appeared to have caused significant damage in Eden along Sisson Highway. 📸: Adam Sidey
Buffalo Common Councilman Mitch Nowakowski upset at the situation that led to the 2 alarm fire at vacant buildings on South Park Ave.
Howard Simon is headed for the Hall of Fame! The former WBEN host and longtime WGR morning host is part of the 2024 Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame class.
Plunging into darkness at Outer Harbor State Park.
Wait for it. A brief flash of totality at Knox Farm in East Aurora.
Recovery efforts are set to resume for the six construction workers who are presumed dead after a cargo ship hit a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the structure to collapse.
What better time to book a trip to Ireland! http://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/shades-of-ireland-with-susan-rose
What better time to book a trip to Ireland! http://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/shades-of-ireland-with-susan-rose
BREAKING: Hamburg Central School District students have walked out of class to protest pending layoffs of staff. This video was taken at Hamburg High School.
WBEN's Susan Rose is leading a group of travelers to Ireland! The 'Shades of Ireland' trip is filling up fast and you can learn more in this video and via this link! https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1220584
Take a trip through the tunnel on the redesigned Kensington Expressway ...
What many Bills Mafia can expect!
Lots of work to do!
