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Sylvia's House, a shelter operating out of a Bailey Avenue Church, has been issued a cease operations order by the city for operating without proper permits, city officials confirmed to me last night. It is unclear where the ~ 60 people staying there will stay. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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As the primary nears, candidates for mayor are ramping up their attacks on one another. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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Very interesting stuff from @journo-holly.bsky.social and the BPTM team.

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1) Reminders are everywhere for Shakenya Griffin, her children, and their loved ones who lost 3-year-old Ramone "Red" Carter in a shooting in Buffalo last year. Read from @justinsondel.bsky.social on the loss of Red and the ripple effects of gun violence: tinyurl.com/3b8twved #gunviolence

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ICYMI: This Sunday we ran a story that I have been working on for nearly a year on the struggles that Shakenya Griffin, who lost her 3-year-old son Red Carter in a shooting last June, continues to go through as she tries to find peace. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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Join us Thursday evening, with a panel including Deidre Williams, Elizabeth Licata and me.

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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado just made it official: He wants to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, his former ally, in a Democratic primary next year.

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🚨Everything Trump has said about the Qatar plane is a LIE. Amazing story in the Post. - Qatar did NOT offer it, Trump requested it - Qatar expected a sale, not a “gift” - US Air Force says it’s in poor condition - $1.5 billion to make it useable - $500 million ADDITIONAL cost for Trump to keep it.

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Mayor Christopher Scanlon and State Sen. Sean Ryan continue to bring in big money in the race to become Buffalo’s next mayor, far outpacing other candidates as the June primary for the Democratic line approaches. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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Assuming these three candidates survive any potential challenges or lawsuits to their petitions, at least four and as many as six candidates will be on the general election ballot for mayor. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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The Buffalo Common Council passed Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon's proposed budget with some tweaks that moved nearly $1.3 million around in the $622 million spending plan. It contains an 8% increase in the tax levy and no layoffs. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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Here is the third in our series on questions for mayoral candidates: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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ICYMI: Ashley Kern – who uses a wheelchair after being paralyzed in a shooting in 2016 –is living her dream, about six months in as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

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Defense attorneys for one of the two teens accused of killing 3-year-old Ramone "Red" Carter last year are still pushing to block the use of a video at an evidentiary hearing.

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Council members will hold a caucus meeting at 11 a.m. before voting on the proposed amendments at its regular 2 p.m. meeting later today.

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ICYMI: another wonderful collaboration from @chessabond.bsky.social and @libbymarch.bsky.social published over the weekend: buffalonews.com/life-enterta...

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While acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and department heads are working to rein in runaway overtime costs, members of the council are concerned about the OT lines in his proposed budget. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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The Erie County District Attorney's Witness/Victim Services Unit helps the victims of violent crime and their families navigate the complex and consequential world of the criminal court system. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

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Plans to build a police gun range in the Broadway-Filmore neighborhood have met some resistance. by @DeidreWilliamsB buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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As city leaders work to dig out of a financial crisis, some Council members wonder if the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority will reinstitute a hard control board. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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The state budget is finally passed, and, as expected, it includes approvals for acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon's plans to sell city parking ramps to a newly created authority and a 3% hotel occupancy tax. by @RobertGavinBN buffalonews.com/news/state-r...

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State Sen. Sean Ryan has released his first TV ad in his campaign for mayor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbpU...

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ICYMI: Three AmeriCorps programs run by The Service Collaborative suspended amid federal grant funding cuts. by @tsuj10.bsky.social buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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The amazing tale of "Grandma Peach," who was largely unharmed when her Fruit Belt house exploded while she was watching television on Good Friday. She is now picking up the pieces as she looks for new housing. by Deidre Williams buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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ICYMI: The very last column for @buffalonews.com from the legendary @seankirsten.bsky.social. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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Have you been seeing a larger-than-normal amount of dead fish along the shores of Lake Erie this spring? @MackenzieShuman has the details about why we're having such a large fish kill this year. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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In court papers, defense attorneys for one of the teenagers accused of killing 3-year-old Red Carter last year argue that video evidence from a police interview room should not be allowed to be played in court. by @AaronBesecker buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

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With the clock ticking on the state budget, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Mayor Cristopher Scanlon and Common Council members are pushing for approval of key plans for their own spending plan. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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A final missive from our beloved @buffalonews.com columnist @seankirst.bsky.social, whose beautiful writing and kind presence we'll all deeply miss in @buffaloguild.bsky.social and in our newsroom. Best of luck in your next chapter, Sean!!

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Alex Tuch is eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, but he hasn't "give it too much thought." The Sabres winger is leaving negotiations to his agent and plans to talk with his wife about the future. "I love it here in Buffalo. ... I would like to win here in Buffalo."

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State lawmakers pass another budget extender, but hope grows that a deal could come as soon as next week. by @robertgavinbn.bsky.social buffalonews.com/news/state-r...

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How do the proposed increases to parking fines and fees in Buffalo compare to nearby towns? My colleague Deidre Williams has the details. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright offered little new information on his department's investigation into the handling of a Sheriff's Office detective crashing into parked cars during a police oversight committee hearing. by @aaronbesecker.bsky.social buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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The politics of potholes. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

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Lofton and Borden were both 17 on Aug. 12, 2023, when they walked from Lofton’s house on LaSalle Avenue over to Shirley and fired 23 shots at Embry, as he sat on a porch during a 1-year-old’s birthday party. buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

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ICYMI: @marksommers.bsky.social shares the story of Suneel Ram, a man living through the challenges of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. With incredibly moving photos and video from @libbymarch.bsky.social buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

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So the VA was doing a mini-version of the Home Owners Loan Corporation, buying loans in distress and working with the veteran borrowers to create more affordable options. Even the Mortgage Bankers Association testified that it prevents unnecessary foreclosures. Trump's getting rid of it

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A wonderful snap shot of our growing Bangladeshi community on their most important holiday from my colleague, @chessabond.bsky.social. And incredible photos from @libbymarch.bsky.social. buffalonews.com/life-enterta...

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