Episodes

  • Progress is being made on the permanent 5/14 Memorial

    Progress is being made on the permanent 5/14 Memorial
    May 14 2026
    The 5/14 Memorial Commission continues to take steps toward building the permanent, physical memorial at the corner of Jefferson and Best in Buffalo. Rev. Mark Blue, Commission Chair, tells WBEN a construction manager has been named and groundbreaking is set for sometime this year.
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    18 mins
  • There's a new push to update NY's bottle bill

    There's a new push to update NY's bottle bill
    May 13 2026
    Peter Baker is owner of Can Bottle Return in Hamburg. He's part of a coalition pushing for New York to update its bottle bill, which has been the same for more than 40 years. Baker tells us about the changes that need to be made and why.
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    16 mins
  • Tickets for first game at stadium already sky high

    Tickets for first game at stadium already sky high
    May 12 2026
    Want to go to the first game at the Bills' new stadium? Get ready to fork over $650+ for the cheapest seat in the building. Nick Giammusso expects prices to stay high throughout the entire first season at the stadium. He has more insight on what the secondary market is looking like.
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    15 mins
  • State Comptroller's audit validates Buffalo's budget issues

    State Comptroller's audit validates Buffalo's budget issues
    May 11 2026
    State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Friday released his office's findings on the City of Buffalo's financial situation. The review found the City relies too heavily on non-recurring transactions and needs to establish a reserve fund, among other issues. Ellicott District Councilwoman Leah Halton-Pope shares her reaction.
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    16 mins
  • Governor Hochul jumps the gun with budget announcement

    Governor Hochul jumps the gun with budget announcement
    May 8 2026
    Thursday was a strange day in Albany as Governor Hochul announced the framework of a budget deal. The only problem is there isn't actually a deal. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell of O'Donnell & Associates tells WBEN there's still lots that needs to be worked on before the budget is finalized.
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    15 mins
  • Sabres take 1-0 series lead over Canadiens

    Sabres take 1-0 series lead over Canadiens
    May 7 2026
    The Sabres are in the driver's seat in their second round series with the Montreal Canadiens after a 4-2 win Wednesday night. WGR's Paul Hamilton recaps the game.
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    17 mins
  • Poloncarz, Hardwick at odds over Erie County surplus funds

    Poloncarz, Hardwick at odds over Erie County surplus funds
    May 6 2026
    Erie County has surplus funds, but where will they go? County Executive Mark Poloncarz wants to use them for lawsuit settlements. Comptroller Kevin Hardwick wants to split it three ways, including with the cities of Buffalo, Lackawanna and Tonawanda. Hardwick has more detail on the matter, which will be discussed by the Legislature Thursday.
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    14 mins
  • Marty Biron has the scout on Montreal

    Marty Biron has the scout on Montreal
    May 5 2026
    It's Sabres vs. Canadiens in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Former Sabres goalie, now broadcaster, Marty Biron gives his thoughts on Montreal and tells us how this series will be different from Round 1.
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    16 mins