Deidre Williams

Assemblymember Karen McMahon and challenger Terence McGuire agree that New York needs to be more affordable. They differ on what is driving up costs and how to bring them down.

A shift in federal SNAP funding will cost Erie County millions of dollars this year, with larger increases ahead that County Executive Mark Poloncarz warns could force cuts in services or higher taxes.

Laura Pennington, president and CEO of Pinnacle Community Services, which operates Casey House emergency shelter for runaway, homeless youth, explains the importance of the shelter.

Casey House, Niagara County's only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, could close after officials were told it would not receive a federal grant that covers 90% of its general operating costs.

Casey House, Niagara County's only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, could close after officials were told it would not receive a federal grant that covers 90% of its

Early voting launches Saturday in Erie and Niagara counties. Find a map of polling locations, hours and other key election information in this 2026 General Election early voting guide.

The WNY Book Arts Center is one of five arts organizations in the region to receive "Reserve Fund" grants from New York State. Michael Bosworth, the organization's executive director, explains what the arts center does.

The WNY Book Arts Center is one of five arts organizations in the region to receive "Reserve Fund" grants from New York State.

The Salvation Army of Buffalo celebrated the completion of its new Family Emergency Shelter, the first phase of its three-phase Hope on Main project.

The Salvation Army of Buffalo has completed construction of its new Family Emergency Shelter, the first phase of its three-phase Hope on Main project. Located on the Salvation Army's campus as 954 Main St., the new 40,000-square-foot shelter will provide private accommodations for families experiencing homelessness, including families with teen boys and single fathers.