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The first school year under Gov. Kathy Hochul's bell-to-bell cell phone ban begins next week. School districts, including Niagara Falls have their plans in order for dealing with cell phones. Superintendent Mark Laurrie tells us what his district's policy is and why they're taking their approach.

Boaters and residents alike are asking for improvements at Buffalo's Erie Basin Marina. The issue will be at the top of the to-do list for Buffalo's Common Council when lawmakers return from a month-long recess next week. Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski tells us what needs to be done to make the waterfront and marina thrive again.

Saturday marks the final game of the preseason for the Bills as they head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. The secondary has been the story of the week with fans concerned over the safety position and injuries at cornerback. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio looks at the situation at corner and what the roster may look like after cut-down day.

A bold strategy paid off for one local realtor, as a home listed for $1 in Cheektowaga has sold for $220,000-$280,000. John Spaschak tells us about the process of selling the home and what it means for future home sales in the area.

A new study shows although progress is being made, Americans' wages aren't keeping up with rising costs. Sarah Foster, economic analyst at Bankrate, explains why Americans are seeing less in their bank account but more on the price tag.

The Town of Amherst and Erie County have moved one step closer to redeveloping the former Westwood Country Club into the newly renamed Willowdale Park. Supervisor Brian Kulpa explains what happened following Monday night's public hearing and what the next steps are for the project.

The Top's shooter's attorneys are making another attempt to get federal death penalty charges thrown out. Attorney John Elmore, who represents families of shooting victims in civil suits, tells us how many more tricks Gendron's attorneys can pull before jury selection begins.

A $1 home listing in Cheektowaga is making headlines. So far the listing has gathered more than 30,000 views on Zillow. John Spaschak is the seller and tells us more about the response and strategy behind the listing.

The maximum rate for New Yorkers on unemployment is leaping to $869 per week beginning October 1st. That's a $300+ increase from before. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas from EG Tax explains the change and how it benefits workers and employers alike.

An increasing amount of businesses are relying on artificial intelligence to boost productivity. A new study though shows AI hasn't been as beneficial as it can be in the future for businesses. Jon Schultz, technology & AI expert and owner of ezLocator tells us how AI has served his company.

A new study from Bankrate shows bad credit scores are costing households lots of money. Bankrate's Ted Rossman tells us about now ways to build credit and how to maintain your score.

ErieNet was first unveiled in 2019 but little progress has been made since then. Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo wants answers on the future of the project, which so far has cost tens of millions of dollars.

Jay Wilcox is an exhibitor at the Erie County Fair. He's built a miniature replica of the Fair that's on display in the Fair Museum. Jay tells us about the work that went into creating the jaw-dropping display.

The 185th Erie County Fair is finally here! Fair CEO Jessica Underberg tells us all about what's planned, from food, to entertainment...and even a demolition derby.

Texas Republicans want to reconfigure congressional districts to give the GOP more seats, while California and New York Dems are considering doing the same thing. What was a shakeup of congressional districts look like in NY? We asked Albany insider Jack O'Donnell from O'Donnell and Associates.

"Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills" debuts Tuesday night at 9 on HBO. Lead Director Pat Harris, a Rochester native, tells us what to expect, from drama to players whose personalities will shine through the screen.

The 61st Eden Corn Festival is here! Festival Chair Jeff Winter tells us about the 60,000 ear of corn, corn shucking competitions and more at this year's event.

A judge has issued a ruling that allows New York State's pursuit of an all-electric future for new homes to move forward. Phillip Nanula is President & CEO of Essex Homes and President of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association. He tells us why the news is concerning, and what it may mean for existing homes throughout the state.

The City of Buffalo is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the city misled the public about the presence - or lack thereof - of fluoride in the water supply. Attorney Robert Corp represents the plaintiffs. He explains where the case stands and why he's optimistic the case will move forward.

Pat Kaler, President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara says website visits have ticked upward since the agency launched their "Buffalo Loves Canada" campaign earlier this month. That's a sign of optimism for a tourism industry that has slowed down since tensions began to rise between the US and Canada. Kaler looks at the future of Canadian tourism in Buffalo. Also, what to know about a cruise ship terminal that's coming to Buffalo's waterfront.