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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.

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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.

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Churchgoers across WNY are celebrating the spirit of Easter

4/18/2025
Father David LiPuma says Christians have been turning out in droves during this holy week, with yesterday's turnout at OLV National Shrine & Basilica standing out. He's seeing the same thing at other churches, too.

Duration:00:14:10

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As another Sabres season ends, what went wrong this time?

4/17/2025
The Sabres will wrap up their 14th straight season without the playoffs tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. WGR's Paul Hamilton tells where the team's fortunes turned and what's next for the franchise.

Duration:00:15:54

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The state's budget delays are causing headaches for school districts

4/16/2025
School districts across New York State are running off of rough estimates when preparing their budgets. That's because the state itself can't agree to a new spending proposal. Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City Schools, tells us its a cause of confusion for the public.

Duration:00:13:24

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More voices are coming out in support of the 33 tunnel project

4/15/2025
More delays mean more stagnation for Buffalo's east side. That's how a growing number of people feel after the state DOT opted not to appeal a court decision that would delay the project. Rev. Mark Blue is one of those voices. As President of the Buffalo NAACP, he wants to see the investment happen.

Duration:00:20:19

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A new, privately funded soccer stadium is coming to south Buffalo

4/14/2025
Professional soccer is returning to Buffalo in a brand new stadium on the south side. Peter Marlette, Jr., President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, tells us about picking the stadium's location, whether a future downtown stadium is possible and much more.

Duration:00:15:18

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Buffalo is set to become a hub for Great Lakes cruises

4/11/2025
Gov. Hochul is calling for design submissions of a possible cruise ship terminal in Buffalo. Pat Kaler from Visit Buffalo Niagara tells us where it will be located and what it means for Buffalo's tourism industry.

Duration:00:16:09

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Cheektowaga prepares for a drop in revenues as Canadians say no to US trips

4/10/2025
As Canadians cut back on travel to the United States, Cheektowaga is forecasting a drop in revenues from sales taxes. Town Supervisor Brian Nowak explains more.

Duration:00:12:43

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Councilman Mitch Nowakowski has questions about Buffalo's 25-26 budget

4/9/2025
Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year on Tuesday. In it is a plan to sell city-owned parking ramps that Scanlon says would bring in $40-$60 million in revenue for the city. Mitch Nowakowski says there's uncertainty around that idea, though.

Duration:00:18:09

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Progress is being made towards a memorial for Tops shooting victims

4/8/2025
Rev. Mark Blue, Chair of the 5/14 Memorial Commission, says progress is being made towards finding an Executive Director and establishing a donation fund for a $15 million tribute to those killed in the Tops shooting.

Duration:00:11:28

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The recent market dip could be used as a buying opportunity

4/7/2025
Mike Lomas of The Financial Guys sees the recent market dip as a buying opportunity for investors. He explains how you can take advantage of the drop.

Duration:00:16:37

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Eight Days of Hope bringing annual Buffalo outreach to Niagara District

4/4/2025
Eight Days of Hope is continuing a yearly tradition of giving back in Buffalo, this time in the city's Niagara District. Steve Tybor tells us what the group will be doing and how you can help.

Duration:00:16:55

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Deadline day nears for Buffalo's budget

4/3/2025
The deadline for Mayor Scanlon to submit Buffalo's budget for the coming year is next Tuesday, April 8th. Facing the city is a $50 million deficit. Ken Kruly from Politics and Other Stuff tells us what he's been hearing about the city's plan to tackle the funding gap.

Duration:00:15:45

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Carl Calabrese says "stakes could not be higher" for Trump's tariffs

4/2/2025
With President Trump set to unveil a new set of tariffs today, Republican political strategist Carl Calabrese says the import taxes are a gamble. They'll also influence midterms, whether that's good or bad for Republicans.

Duration:00:18:07

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Another year, another budget delay in Albany

4/1/2025
For the third year in a row deadline day will come and go for New York State's budget. Several policy changes are holding up the bill. Jack O'Donnell from O'Donnell & Associates takes a look at the issues sparking the delay.

Duration:00:17:16

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Bills & Sabres COO Pete Guelli has big plans for the new stadium

3/31/2025
The Bills are planning on bringing a variety of events to town once the new Highmark Stadium opens in 2026. WGR's Sal Capaccio sat down with COO Pete Guelli over the weekend and got all the details on what's in the works. Sal shares his biggest takeaways from the interview with us.

Duration:00:15:36

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Will your wallet take a hit as Trump introduces new auto tariffs?

3/27/2025
President Trump announced new tariffs on all cars and parts that aren't made in the United States. The nation's top automobile manufacturers are taking a cautious approach. Mike Angelucci from Level Financial Advisors takes a look at how the economy will be impacted by the sweeping import taxes.

Duration:00:16:59

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Buffalo's film industry seeing an uptick in activity as a big star arrives in town

3/26/2025
It's an exciting time for Buffalo's film industry. Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Scott says there's at least three movies being filmed locally that will premiere next holiday season, one of which stars Mario Lopez, who's been posting about Buffalo on social media. Tim Clark tells us more about Buffalo's film scene.

Duration:00:16:02

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Will tariffs have an impact on your car insurance?

3/25/2025
Tariffs on car parts might have a trickle-down effect on your insurance. Dave Kirst, Insurance Manager for AAA of Western and Central NY though says it can take a while to actually show up on your bill.

Duration:00:16:06

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There's lots of questions and not a lot of answers about the future of student loans

3/24/2025
There's plenty of confusion surrounding student loans and other funding for students after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at abolishing the Department of Education. College planner Jeff Boron from Send Your Kids to School goes over all the possibilities of what can happen with loans, from privatization to other agencies handling the funds.

Duration:00:14:55

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A century-old high school football rivalry is coming to an end in Lancaster and Depew

3/21/2025
A 106-year-old football rivalry between Lancaster and Depew will end in 2026. Len Jankiewicz, who was the head coach of Lancaster football for 26 years, reflects on what the rivalry has meant to both towns.

Duration:00:16:38