Tom Puckett

Buffalo

Radio news anchor, Annie's husband, uncle to Arianna, Vivian & Quinn. Fan of Sabres, Bills, poker, game shows. Opinions mine. RT NOT endorsement.

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SPCA rescues 22 dogs from Williamsville home

1 week ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The SPCA Serving Erie County is investigating after 22 dogs were rescued from a home in Williamsville Monday. Cait Daly says the SPCA received a complaint and officers went to a home in Williamsville, "The animals were covered in urine and feces, and they were so matted that they needed to be sedated and shaved," says Daly. Daly says 14 dogs were rescued Monday, another eight Tuesday.
Behind the discovery laws holding up the budget

1 week ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The state budget is being held up in part by a dispute over changes to the discovery laws proposed by Governor Hochul. A former DA says he's in favor of them. Since 2020, the state's discovery law requires district attorneys to present all evidence and documentation within 30 days to be declared ready for trial.
Tax deadline is Tuesday

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) With the tax filing deadline Tuesday, the Tax Lady Esther Gulyas says she has one important piece of advice: be prepared to file, and if you think you owe, send a payment. "No matter what, you have to file a return, either an extension or the real thing," says Gulyas of EG Tax. She adds, if you owe, don't forget the payment. "Don't kid yourself thinking you don't have to pay the liability, because that's not the case.
BPS begins search for new superintendent

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Buffalo Public Schools begins its search for a new superintendent, with a webpage seeking your thoughts in the qualities you'd like to see in Buffalo's next school district leader. Board member Larry Scott says the website launched Thursday. "It will include an opportunity for anybody from the public to answer two questions, to gain their input on what priorities they see or want to see in the next superintendent," says Scott.
Negligent property owner nabbed

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A property owner who faced several warrants for neglecting his properties has been arrested. Charles Dobucki was arrested Thursday by Buffalo Police. Mayor Chris Scanlon says Dobucki has faced multiple citations and arrest warrants over the years for failing to address code violations and for neglecting his properties. His failure to appear in housing court has resulted in outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Impact of fewer Canadians on sales tax revenue

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As fewer Canadians are crossing the border, there is a concern sales tax revenue may be dropping. How could this affect budgets? Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick says sales tax revenue is a concern. "We raise almost twice as much money for the county budget through sales tax as we do in property tax. That means, if sales tax goes down, we're going to be running a deficit, and we're eventually going to probably have to make that money up in property tax," warns Hardwick.
Inmates admits to sending threatening letter to judge

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A Buffalo man admits to sending a threatening letter to a Cheektowaga judge. 44 year old Yasir S. Creach pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of Aggravated Harassment of a Judge (Class "E" felony). On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Cheektowaga Town Judge received a threatening letter from an inmate who was serving a local jail sentence in the Erie County Correctional Facility.
Mayoral hopefuls react to budget plan

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As Mayor Chris Scanlon unveiled his 2025-26 budget proposal, two candidates for mayor reacted with criticism to a proposed property tax hike and a hotel bed tax. Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt says he's not happy about it. "We are pushing the can down the road, as we've normally done. It's simply to me Byron Brown, 2.0 to continue to do these things," says Wyatt.
How concerned should parents be about 529 plans?

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As some look at their 401k plans, parents may get worried over NY's 529 college savings program in light of recent market downturns. Financial experts say if you use one model, you have little to worry about. Jeff Boron of SendYourKidsToCollege.org says the level of concern depends on the time that they're going to need these funds.
Real ID requirement one month away

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Tom Puckett

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) In one month, the federal Real ID requirements go into effect, meaning you'll need an enhanced driver's license or a passport just to travel by air domestically. It's crunch time for travel agents and the Erie County Clerk. "The thing that we're telling most travelers is that if they have the capacity to get a passport, that is going to actually be your golden ticket for any travel," says Denise Ambrusko-Maida of Travel Brilliant.