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Conversation from the Capitol: The New York State budget and Buffalo legislation

1 week ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

Capitol Bureau Reporter Jimmy Vielkind joined BTPM Assistant Managing Editor Ryan Zunner on 'All Things Considered' on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The two discussed the NYS budget, Buffalo-centric legislation and the subsidy situation at Tesla's South Buffalo plant. Click the listen button above the photo to hear the conversation. Below is a transcription of that segment:Ryan Zunner: And this is BTPM, your NPR station here on this Thursday, I'm Ryan Zunner.
Redesign work begins at Buffalo's Houghton Park

1 week ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

Houghton Park in Buffalo’s Kaisertown neighborhood is set to receive a $2.4 million facelift. Officials announced the start of phase one on the project, which will bring improvements to the park’s baseball fields, paths, lighting, security, and parking lot. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon said the improvements were spurred by area residents who were dealing with illegal dumping and vandalism at Houghton Park. "It's about investment in our community, neighborhood revitalization," said Scanlon.
Five officers placed on leave, Granville cited for traffic violations

1 week ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

The Buffalo Police Department's internal affairs investigation into a series of late-night crashes in a county-owned truck in April 2024 with Erie County Sheriff's Chief of Narcotics and Intel D.J. Granville has taken a new turn.
Visas revoked for 13 students, recent grads from UB

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

Four current students and nine recent graduates of the University at Buffalo have had their visas revoked by the federal government, the school said in an email to faculty and staff obtained by BTPM. "Their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) have been terminated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Visas revoked for 13 students, recent grads from UB

2 weeks ago | wamc.org | Ryan Zunner

Four current students and nine recent graduates of the University at Buffalo have had their visas revoked by the federal government, the school said in an email to faculty and staff obtained by BTPM. "Their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) have been terminated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
New Bills Stadium hits construction milestone

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

While work still needs to be done to get the new Highmark Stadium ready for football and fans, the raising of the final beam marks a beginning to the finish line for one of the largest construction projects in Western New York’s history. At a price tag of $2.1 billion in a mix of private and public money, Governor Hochul says the Buffalo Bills and the new stadium are a unifying force.
Anthony Tyson Thompson announces run for Buffalo mayor

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Ryan Zunner

The crowded field of candidates for Buffalo mayor has added one more, Anthony Tyson Thompson. The 33-year-old has a resume that includes stints as communications director for Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, non-profit sector leadership, and organizing for various Democratic National Committee initiatives.
Cornell Buffalo ILR releases Erie County gender pay gap study

1 month ago | wbfo.org | Ryan Zunner

Today is Equal Pay Day, an observance during Women’s History Month that highlights salary discrepancies based on gender and other demographics. Researchers with the Cornell Industrial and Labor Relations Co-Lab in Buffalo used the opportunity to present their findings from a focus group study of women in Erie County. Across industry and across education levels, women earn about $2.74 less per hour on average than male counterparts locally.
Seneca president says Hochul is ready to apologize for Thomas Indian School

1 month ago | wbfo.org | Ryan Zunner

Leadership and citizens of the Seneca Nation traveled to Albany this week for an impact day, where they met with different commissioners, lawmakers, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Among the progress Nation President J.C. Seneca said was made is framework to address New York’s role in the Native residential boarding school system.
Erie County Legislature approves investigation into sheriff's chief

1 month ago | wbfo.org | Ryan Zunner

The Erie County Legislature is getting involved now in the incident with Erie County Sheriff’s Chief of Narcotics and Intelligence Daniel "DJ" Granville. Investigative Post and WGRZ first reported about a series of late-night April 2024 car crashes where Granville, in a county-owned vehicle, hit seven parked cars in Buffalo.