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As the correction officer strike in New York goes on for a 5th day, attorney John Elmore says there's a precedent in New York for violators of the Taylor Law to be punished with jail time. Elmore explains what needs to be done for the strike to be settled.

The US and Canada will meet in a rematch of last Saturday's classic in the NHL's 4 Nations Faceoff tournament tonight at 8. This time it's on American soil and the championship is on the line. Sabres beat reporter for WGR Paul Hamilton previews the game.

Governor Kathy Hochul is considering removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. If she does so it would be unprecedented, and it wouldn't be done without significant challenges. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell takes a closer look at the dilemma.

Families are packing up for warmer destinations this week, just in time for an arctic airmass to overtake Western New York. Elizabeth Carey from AAA tells us where people are heading, and also how to keep your car battery safe this week.

If you're looking for a gift for your Valentine, Maureen's on Ellicott in Buffalo is the place to be. Best of all, it's affordable. Davante Walker tells us what's in store, what's popular, and what you'll pay.

A panel discussion will be held at Casey Middle School in East Amherst at 5:30 Thursday evening, as lawmakers, teachers and parents discuss the impact a ban on cell phones would have in schools. Assemblyman Bill Conrad is one of the lawmakers that will be there. He told us where he stands on the issue.

The City of North Tonawanda is considering changing its zoning laws to prevent various forms of energy, including nuclear, from being used within city limits. North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec says it's still early in the process.

The future of a state project to put a tunnel on the 33 is in limbo as a judge has ordered the state conduct an environmental impact study. Michael Gainer is a Buffalo mayoral candidate and member of the East Side Parkways Coalition. He tells us what he thinks about the future of the project.

A new bill proposed in Albany would extend the deadline for calling for a special election. This comes as the NY-21 seat in the House of Representatives is likely vacated as Elise Stefanik looks to become Trump's UN Ambassador. State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt says the bill is "partisan politics at its worst." He tells us what's being done to fight the bill.

Josh Allen is officially MVP17! He's the first ever Bills QB to win the award and the first Bills player since 1991 to win MVP. Bills beat reporter Sal Capaccio recaps Josh's big night and looks ahead at some potential offseason moves.

The US has installed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, which Mark Andol, owner of the Made in America store, says will "level the playing field" between American and Chinese manufacturing. Andol tells us why he thinks tariffs are necessary for the US to grow.

The City of Tonawanda has voted to shorten the length of Canal Fest from 8 days down to 6 days. Mayor John White says the decision was made with security and costs in mind. In North Tonawanda the event will be unchanged, remaining at 8 days. Mayor White tells us more about the decision.

The stock market was reactive on Monday as news developed throughout the day, eventually leading to tariffs against Canada and Mexico being put on hold. Mike Angelucci from Level Financial Advisors looks at where the economy is heading in a tariff-weary world and how you can prepare.

Governor Hochul's favorability rating remains underwater at 39% according to a new poll from Siena College. The same poll says 57% of voters – including 41% of Democrats – would prefer ‘someone else’ as their next governor. Despite this, there's still widespread support for the Governor's recently proposed policies. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg takes a closer look at the numbers.

As the nation mourns following a catastrophic midair collision in D.C., Western New Yorkers have been reminded of the plane crash that happened in Clarence 16 years ago and the fight that followed as families advocated for changes to the FAA. Brian Higgins was in Congress and fought for regulations alongside 3407 families.

Recovery efforts are underway in Washington, DC after a midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter. All involved are believed to be dead. Republican strategist Carl Calabrese looks at how the Trump administration will respond.

Did your kid have off from school today for Lunar New Year? Not everybody is familiar with the holiday, and it's new to the school calendar. UB professor Kristin Stapleton tells us about the holiday's origins.

A task force has been formed to determine the future of the former Sumitomo Rubber plant in Tonawanda. Town Supervisor Joe Emminger says suitors are lining up and talks with Sumitomo are progressing.

It just wasn't meant to be in the end as the Bills fell to the Kansas Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sunday. It's the fourth time in five years the Chiefs have handed the Bills an early exit. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps where things went wrong and what's next for the Bills.

The Bills and Chiefs meet again this Sunday, this time in the AFC Championship game. It's a rematch of the 2021 AFC Championship, but as voice of the Bills Chris Brown says, both teams are much different this time around.