Viktoria Hallikäär

Buffalo

Reporter at Spectrum News Buffalo

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Articles

Tariffs putting a strain on relationships between American, Canadian citizens

6 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

The back and forth over tariffs continues to seemingly put Canada, one of the United States’ closest allies, on edge and with “elbows up.”“It's not good to fight with your neighbors,” said Prashant Ghorpade, a resident of Hamilton, Ontario. Conversations over tariffs aren’t just happening in the U.S.“Canada has always been standing with the United States," Ghorpade said.
'Made in Ireland' could come with a steep cost amid tariffs

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Experiencing a little bit of economic pain for more industries to come back to the U.S. is the reasoning for many who support tariffs, but for some American businesses, "Made in America" just isn’t possible. About 70% of the items at Tara Gift Shoppe in Buffalo come directly from Ireland. Their customer base doesn't want those items made stateside. They want that authentic connection to Ireland. “Kind of a mini-Ireland,” said owner Thomas Heneghan.
Recommendations on buying stocks amid post-tariff volatility

2 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

New Yorkers are joining millions around the world checking and re-checking their phones as the stock market takes center stage. It comes after what some analysts called a "manic Monday" that saw indexes plunge, soar and sink again, some of which was tied back to a rumor that the White House has since debunked about President Donald Trump considering pausing his tariff policies. The market volatility has people seeing a lot of red in their stock portfolios, 401(k)s, etc.
Dawson Knox receives Call to Courage Award

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox was honored for his accomplishments and faith Saturday. He was the recipient of Athletes in Action’s Call to Courage award. “I was so humbled and excited,” said Knox. An annual tradition in Buffalo, it honors an NFL player who showed character, commitment, and leadership on and off the field. This year, Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox took the honor, the third Bill to do so in the award's history.
Final beam of new Bills stadium structure lifted into place

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Viktoria Hallikäär |Ryan Whalen |Keegan Trunick

The main structure of the new Buffalo Bills stadium is now complete. The final beam was lifted into place during a special ceremony on Friday. Shovels first hit the dirt in June 2023. Nearly two years later, 22,400 pieces of steel and 223,088 bolts have been installed. Friday's ceremony included a host of speakers. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Bills co-owner Terry Pegula all took the stage.
Car tariffs could up prices, some say worth it for U.S. jobs

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

Tariffs seem to be the economic weapon of choice for the Trump administration. Now, they’re taking aim at the auto industry. A 25% tariff is set to go into effect on all imported cars and car parts. The goal is to get manufacturing back within U.S. borders and support American jobs. It’s estimated about half of all cars sold in the U.S. are imports. “We’ve got some nice late model cars here,” said Marty Pecoraro, owner of River Front Auto Sales in Buffalo.
Concerns over fast, wide-reaching changes to Social Security

4 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

Fast-moving changes to Social Security are ringing some alarm bells. Staff cuts, office closures and changes to verification systems were all announced earlier this month. It’s all in an effort to combat alleged fraud, something many experts say has been overblown, and cut government spending. It’s impacting millions of people and billions of dollars in New York alone. Plans have been announced to shutter multiple offices, including in Big Flats, the only location in Chemung County.
Can backyard chicken coops be a solution to rising egg prices?

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

When it comes to the state of the economy, it can feel like it all boils down to one thing: the price of an egg. A staple in many kitchens, people feel every cent that it goes up. So why buy, when you can have your own supply? Experts note there are pros and cons. For Laurie Nelson though, it's all about the love. “Mine, as you can see, are my babies,” she said. She gets a decent amount of eggs every week. "There are times I've had seven dozen eggs in my fridge,” she said.
EMTs, paramedics in New York pushing for higher reimbursements

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

When you call 911 for a medical emergency, you expect someone to come, but dwindling recruitment numbers and funding make filling that expectation harder. Technically, they’re also not considered “essential” workers, but there’s a push to change that in New York’s budget.
Amid tariff tension, WNY's 'Made In America Store' breathing easy

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Viktoria Hallikäär

ELMA, N.Y. — Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. Whether they’re on or they're off, they’re a hot topic. Many have concerns with the impact they’ll have on the economy. Stock markets took a downward turn when President Donald Trump announced they would go into effect, and many economists warn it’ll hurt U.S. businesses and bring higher prices, but some say long-term, this could be good for America. That includes those at the Made In America Store. Everything there is, as you might imagine, made in America.