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  • 2 days ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBW) — Despite opposition from airline safety advocates, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the nomination of Bryan Bedford as head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This puts him one step closer to the full Senate vote. The CEO of Republic Airways garnered unanimous support from all 15 Republican members of the committee, while all 13 Democrats opposed his confirmation, citing serious concerns over flight safety regulations.

  • 2 days ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

    BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — It was a tough defeat for Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon, who was unable to win in the democratic primary race Tuesday night against the main opponent Sean Ryan, the Erie County Democratic Committee’s endorsed democrat. “I did reach out to Senator Ryan and his team and congratulated them on the victory this evening,” Scanlon stated in his concession speech. Scanlon appeared before a large crowd of supporters at the Barrel Factory in south Buffalo on Tuesday.

  • 3 days ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

    CLARENCE, NY (WKBW) — Redeveloping malls is an important part of future economic development in suburban communities and a lifestyle option for residents. Last week, we told you the Clarence Town Board gave the green light to a major redevelopment plan for the Eastern Hills Mall. An environmental review will now get underway, as developers are planning to transform the mall into a town center.

  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

    NIAGARA FALLS, NY (WKBW) — With summer’s arrival, extreme heat is heading into Western New York early next week, and that has some school districts adjusting schedules. Several school districts will have half-days on Monday and Tuesday at elementary schools because of the very hot weather. That includes Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville and Niagara Falls.

  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

    TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — As the Diocese of Buffalo continues its Road to Renewal plan, which includes closing and merging churches, I have learned the diocese has found buyers for two pieces of property left vacant by the ongoing closings. One is the former St. Lawrence Church on East Delavan in Buffalo, and the other is the former St. Andrew's Church in the Town of Tonawanda.

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Eileen Buckley
Eileen Buckley @eileenwkbw
11 Jun 25

'It’s a very outrageous number': Parish reaction to Diocese of Buffalo's plan to help pay off settlement ⁦@WKBW⁩ https://t.co/f09qTWCTVl

Eileen Buckley
Eileen Buckley @eileenwkbw
10 Jun 25

'It’s punitive': Reaction to Diocese of Buffalo's plan to pay off settlement ⁦@WKBW⁩ https://t.co/juuQouKTw1

Eileen Buckley
Eileen Buckley @eileenwkbw
9 Jun 25

‘This is an important hallmark’: Diocese of Buffalo asking parishes to contribute to bankruptcy settlement ⁦@WKBW⁩ https://t.co/3KdM3Enj2H