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A Community Conversation: Food forum addressing Buffalo's food insecurity hosting mayoral candidates

2 days ago | wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — On the heels of Tuesday night's mayoral debate, three Democratic candidates and one Republican took to the mic at the Northland Workforce Training Center, on Wednesday evening. The forum was titled "Mayoral Candidates Food Forum: A Community Conversation", which was hosted by the Good Food Buffalo Coalition.Brenda McDuffie, first woman president and former CEO of the Buffalo Urban League, Inc. was the forum moderator.
Josh's Forecast: The warmest weather of the year has arrived

3 days ago | wkbw.com | Josh Nichols

AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR WESTERN NY 'TIL 11 P.M.A little more warmth, and a bit more humidity is in store for the afternoon and evening. Expect an ample amount of Hazy sunshine with highs in the mid 80s this afternoon, making it the warmest air we have seen in Buffalo since September. A cold front will move through the area on Thursday bringing showers and thundershowers to the region. Some of the thunderstorms on Thursday could be severe especially across the Southern Tier.
'Best decision is no decision': Parents frustrated as West Seneca school leaders lay out redistricting plans

3 days ago | wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun

WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — West Seneca parents are voicing their frustrations as school leaders lay out redistricting recommendations. A new school year could come with a whole lot of new changes for middle schoolers, in the West Seneca Central Schools District. Leadership is looking to address a population imbalance between West Seneca East and West. However, these redistricting plans are not sitting well with students and parents. Several of them took to the mic at last month's board meeting.
'A real labor of love': Hope Shop boutique opens up to provide resources for domestic violence survivors

4 days ago | wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new resource designed to provide "hope and support" to survivors of domestic violence has opened its doors at the Family Justice Center. The "Hope Shop" aims to help survivors and their children transition to a safer life by offering essential items such as clothing, toys and gifts. Catharine Miles-Kania, CEO of the Family Justice Center, explained that the initiative began during the holiday season.
'We’re getting to talk to people': Buffalo Police launch foot patrol unit to build community connections

4 days ago | wkbw.com | Kristen Mirand

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police are stepping out of their cars and into the neighborhoods they serve, as part of a new initiative aimed at building trust, improving officer wellness and responding more directly to community concerns.
'A crisis for our families': With the cost going up, how close is NYS to Universal Childcare?

5 days ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's no secret that raising a child is getting more expensive. Families in New York State, on average, are spending $21,000 on childcare. "It's a crisis for our families," said Sheri Scavone, CEO of the WNY Women's Foundation. "And so, you get less and less people even wanting -- no matter how much they want to talk about having a child cannot. Just cannot financially." So what's the solution? Experts say it's providing universal childcare in New York State.
Hundreds flock to Lockport High School for annual 'Unity Fest'

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Hundreds of Lockport residents flocked to Lockport High School for its annual Unity Fest. It is not your average school event!The school function brought everyone together to celebrate culture and diversity, through food, robotics and live music. The inclusive event also allowed students to play a few carnival events and for people to make new connections with their peers -as they head into summer.
Young WNY musicians travel to London to perform at prestigious musical event

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Young musicians from Western New York represented the U.S. at a prestigious musical event, and they brought back glowing certificates for their piano performances. After months of preparation, four students from the Royal Music Academy in Williamsville performed on stage at the .
Buffalo mayoral candidates share visions for the future of the city's commercial districts

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Maki Becker

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — We are less than one month away from Election Day here in the City of Buffalo. Thousands of voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Democratic primary for Buffalo mayor. On Friday, two of the candidates laid out their plans to revitalize Buffalo's commercial districts. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon introduced his "Keep Buffalo Beautiful" initiative while in the Elmwood Village, against a backdrop of city workers tidying up around the Bidwell Parkway area.
‘This is a generational project’: Erie County wants to build a new holding center in Alden & consolidate jails

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Eileen Buckley

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Erie County is proposing to consolidate its jails and build a new one in Alden. Erie County leaders gathered at the Rath Building Friday morning to make the big announcement. “The center is just an old, antiquated facility that is very difficult to maintain,” stated Mark Poloncarz, Erie County Executive. County Executive Poloncarz was joined by several county leaders, including Erie County Sheriff John Garcia.