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BUFFALO, N.Y. — According to the job posting for a new Buffalo Police commissioner, the Ryan Administration is prepared to pay the city's next top cop between $225,000 and $250,000. That's an increase ranging between 30% and 43%, depending on what final package is offered to a candidate. Right...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan discussed the city's budget challenges during a meeting with The Buffalo News editorial board. He said the main problem is a steady drop in city revenue. Ryan compared Buffalo to other upstate cities. Unlike those cities,...

Jury selection is scheduled to start Monday in the case against a Niagara Falls man accused of shooting another man outside a neighborhood convenience store last spring. Prosecutors allege that Jalik George, 27-years-old, opened fire on Thomas Carter, 31, during a confrontation near 19th Street and Ashland Avenue on...

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Buffalo City Hall is planning a salary increase for the city’s next police commissioner. Officials say the proposal is intended to modernize leadership and help attract qualified candidates. The move has led to discussion about compensation, the city...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The home at the center of a devastating weekend fire on French Street is set to be demolished Monday morning, according to the contractor overseeing the work. The fire, which broke out on Saturday, Nov. 29, claimed the lives of two children and sent several other...

Santa Land, a free family event, will return to Chestnut Ridge Park in Erie County, NY, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It will feature holiday-themed activities for visitors of all ages. Families can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take hayrides, and participate in...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Hundreds of people participated in the 19th annual Polar Plunge at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Buffalo. The event marks the end of a three-day community fundraiser. It has become a local tradition, with participants raising money for a charitable cause.

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A 48-year-old man from Buffalo faces charges of assault, reckless endangerment, and city ordinance violations. Police say his dogs attacked a woman outside North Tonawanda City Hall on November 18. The woman had serious injuries and needed hospital care.

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Authorities intercepted a large shipment of counterfeit designer items at a local port. The shipment included fake watches, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Officials say this action is part of ongoing efforts to stop counterfeit goods and protect...

Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The weekend stays chilly with a chance flurries/light snow showers Saturday and snow showers Sunday. Impacts from showers look minor both days. We may be able to...