Kristen Mirand
Reporter at WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)
@WKBW award-winning reporter & sunday anchor • @ABC13News • @IthacaCollege/@ICJournalism alum • born & raised in Buffalo • posting mostly about news or memes
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1 day ago |
wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A federal proposal under consideration in Congress could dramatically change how food assistance is funded and potentially leave thousands of Western New Yorkers without the help they rely on. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” would shift more of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs onto states. Right now, the federal government covers the full cost of SNAP benefits, but that could soon change.
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2 days ago |
wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — State Senator Sean Ryan is moving on to the general election after winning the Democratic primary for mayor of Buffalo on Tuesday night. Ryan, who was backed by the Erie County Democratic Committee, saw strong turnout across the city — including key wins in council districts like the West Side, Masten, North Buffalo, and Black Rock. “I’m so happy that my support came from all areas of the city,” Ryan told 7 News after results came in.
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4 days ago |
wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Primary Day is Tuesday in the City of Buffalo, and five Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination for mayor. Each candidate shared their vision — and the change they’d like to see — as the city prepares for new leadership following longtime Mayor Byron Brown’s decision to step down last year.
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1 week ago |
wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — One year ago, flames ripped through two of the oldest buildings in Buffalo’s Cobblestone District. Smoke from the fire could be seen across the city skyline. Today, the site remains closed to the public — but the effort to preserve and redevelop the buildings is still very much alive. “Our whole team was out there until probably three, four in the morning, dealing with it,” said Cathy Amdur, Buffalo’s Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services.
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2 weeks ago |
wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — From cultural celebrations to live music legends — Western New York is packed with fun this weekend. Whether you’re looking for parades, art, fireworks, or shopping for Dad, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of seven events to check out: Buffalo’s 50th annual Juneteenth celebration honors Black history, culture, and freedom with a two-day festival.
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Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon announced the new location of the Buffalo Animal Shelter will be at 1294 Niagara St He says Ellicott Development was selected as the developer. Once Buffalo’s Common Council approves the contract, he says this should be completed by next spring. @WKBW https://t.co/0UC4BYfZQx
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DEVELOPING: Buffalo Police tell me they’re investigating a threat made at the Wegmans on Amherst Street, reported by a third party. The store was evacuated out of an abundance of caution. The investigation is still ongoing. @WKBW
