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Greek Fest is underway in Buffalo! Evangeline Conley, owner of Greek Goddess Products tells us all about what's happening at this year's festival.

President Trump has signed an executive order barring citizens of 12 countries from traveling to the US and heightened restrictions on 7 others. One of the countries on the banned list is Burma. Buffalo has a large Burmese population. Will they be impacted by the order? Immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi tells us.

Five Democratic candidates took part in the first major debate ahead of the June 24th primary. Who came off the best? Political analyst Ken Kruly shares his key takeaways.

There's growing support for an entertainment district on Chippewa. Also, what's the latest on Wilkeson Pointe and Heritage Point? Buffalo Councilman Mitch Nowakowski talks about some of the hottest topics in the city.

This past weekend was the first where Chippewa was closed to traffic in the evening. The city announced the change last week as a way to increase safety for Buffalo's nightlife. Chris Ring, co-owner of Rec Room, says it went "flawlessly" and even has the approval of bar patrons.

The Supreme Court reached a decision Thursday that lessens the environmental study restrictions for major infrastructure projects, such as the 33. Jeff Amplement is Project Manager for the Metro Rail Expansion project. He tells us about his experience with environmental impact studies.

It's been a newsworthy week for the city of Buffalo. The Common Council approved a $622 million budget, Rite Aid announced its closure date, and the developer of Heritage Point has said he's optimistic about the project's future. Mayor Chris Scanlon talks about all that and more.

Niagara Falls, ON Mayor Jim Diodati doesn't see political tensions between the US and Canada spilling into social interactions between Americans and Canadians. He says the relationship is "a love affair that isn't going anywhere." We asked Mayor Diodati more about what he's seeing between residents of both countries.

Councilmembers are proposing several amendments to Mayor Chris Scanlon's budget. Councilman Mitch Nowakowski says he wants the city to evaluate how overtime is distributed among police. There's also a "property tax circuit breaker" on the table that would protect select residents from rising property taxes in the coming years.

Taxes in the US are set to get a major overhaul if President Trump's bill passes the Senate. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas breaks down the biggest changes and what they mean for your wallet.

Nursing home workers at five long-term care facilities remain on strike as they await new deals that address staffing and wage concerns. Meanwhile across the country, workers at Starbucks are striking over their dress code. Labor expert Art Wheaton from Cornell in Buffalo helps us understand why all strikes are equal, no matter how unusual the reason may seem.

It was a surprisingly quiet year for budgets in public schools with no high-profile controversies like layoffs or program cuts on the agenda. Michael Cornell, Executive Director of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association, talks about why things seemed to be so settled this time around.

Workers at five local nursing homes are on strike for the next week, or until deals are reached with their employers guaranteeing better wages and increased staffing. Renee Vernon, a nurse of 29 years, spoke with us LIVE from the picket line.

Workers at local nursing homes will go on strike Tuesday morning if new deals aren't reached. Shameka Burnette-Mathews from 1199SEIU tells us a couple of the largest healthcare firms won't cooperate.

Foreclosure seems to be on the table for the Walden Galleria after its owners failed to pay a $220 million loan. What's the concern level in Cheektowaga? Town supervisor Brian Nowak tells us there's no alarm yet.

The Bills schedule for 2025 has arrived! Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Howard Simon gives his thoughts on the schedule as the Bills prepare for their final season at Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Fire Chaplain Fr. Paul Seil recounts the events of May 14th, 2022, when a racist gunman killed 10 Black people at Tops on Jefferson Avenue on Buffalo's East Side. Fr. Seil was at the scene that day and recalls the community coming together to support each other.

The deadline is approaching for nursing home workers to reach new deals with the owners of nursing facilities throughout the area. Shameka Burnette-Matthews from 1199 SEIU tells us what membership wants in their next deal.

Ekua Mends-Aidoo is planning to honor those lost in the mass shooting at Tops on May 14th, 2022 by organizing members of the community to give back to the world around them, from taking care of the elderly to encouraging kids to get involved with STEM. Mends-Aidoo explains how you can get involved.