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NYS Education Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa took steps Wednesday to right the course within Buffalo Public Schools, but Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott says more needs to be done. Hear what he had to say on WBEN Thursday morning.

The crew at St. John Fisher University is ready to go as Buffalo Bills training camp gets underway. It's an abbreviated stay as the team looks to get acclimated to its new home in Orchard Park. Director of Camp Operations Paul Hemingway tells us what's new for fans this year and what the energy is like.

The Bills new grey uniform has drawn mixed reaction from fans, mostly negative, as many in Bills Mafia push for a traditional throwback. Andrew Lind, NFL Reporter for SportsLogos.net helps us understand why uniforms are such a touchy topic these days for sports fans.

Homeowners in the Town of Niagara are still looking for answers after being alerted about radiation being found in their yards. Lexi Hawk is with Save Our Backyards Niagara. They're holding a community meeting Monday night in Niagara Falls where residents will have a chance to share their concerns. Hawk tells us what else is happening.

Three days of Polish music, food, and culture will once again fill Cheektowaga Town Park this weekend. Jim Lawicki, President of the Polish American Arts Festival, tells us what's planned for its 46th year.

Hadi Matar, the man convicted of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in Chautauqua County in 2022, is now on trial in Buffalo for federal terrorism charges. This trial is happening just months before the federal death penalty trial of Tops shooter Payton Gendron begins. Attorney John Elmore compares the cases.

Calls for transparency are growing from advocates and sexual abuse survivors against the Buffalo Diocese regarding the case of Fr. Jeffrey Nowak. James Faluszczak, priest and abuse survivor, specifically wants secret Canon Law files released that may contain details of psych evaluations and claims from seminarians against Fr. Nowak. Faluszczak has more reaction.

While some Buffalo lawmakers and businesses push to make parts of Chippewa Street inaccessible to anyone under 21 years old at night, other businesses are pushing back. Bottoms Up and VENU Manager Tim Walton tells us why he is against the plan.

Cindi McEachon resigned from Buffalo's School Board in June. Now, she's speaking out about the dysfunction that led to her leaving the job. This as allegations of sexual harassment are made against former superintendent Pascal Mubenga and current board member Muki Hawkins. McEachon tells us what needs to happen for the culture to change.

Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott on WBEN Friday reacted to the sexual harassment scandal rocking Buffalo Public Schools. A district employee has accused Dr. Pascal Mubenga of sexual abuse and abuse of authority. School board member Muki Hawkins is accused of harassing, threatening and retaliatory conduct. Scott shared his initial reaction.

How much of an impact is poor air quality and high heat having on NY's already strained grid? Also, is New York's data center moratorium the right way forward? State Senator Rob Ortt weighs in.

Fallout continues from the sudden resignation of Buffalo Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga. The news has reverberated across Buffalo's business community as Golisano Institute trustee and former Buffalo Board of Education member Larry Quinn breaks down what needs to change within the district.

There will be another person in charge of Buffalo Public Schools next year following the abrupt resignation of superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga Monday night. Marc Bruno, an outspoken teacher at Riverside High School, describes Mubenga's departure as another example of instability within the district.

A stomach bug called cyclosporiasis, with symptoms including "explosive" diarrhea, is spreading across the country. Dr. Josh Lynch, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UB's Jacobs School and Medical Director at DeGraff tells us about it, and how something as simple as cleaning your produce can keep the virus away.

Households in New York State are paying the fourth highest electricity prices in the country. So what gives? Zilvinas Silenas, President of Empire Center, breaks down how the system works and why your rates are through the roof.

What is a teen takeover? One such event led to 11 people being shot in Buffalo over the holiday weekend, and the events are growing in popularity across the country. ABC crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett tells us how police departments handle these events.

Taste organizers are letting people know they are prepared for the large two day food festival downtown, which is coming days after a violent weekend in which 11 people suffered gunshot wounds during a street takeover event on the East side. Festival Chair Adam Roma tells us about the precautions being taken at this year's Taste of Buffalo.

Many Town of Lancaster residents are up in arms after Buffalo Police E-District Chief Todd McAlister said that teens from Lancaster were partly responsible for the chaos and violence over July 4th in Buffalo. Town Supervisor Bob Leary joined WBEN to respond.

On July 6th, Brian and Susan talk about the SIX separate shootings that happened over the 4th of July weekend across Buffalo. They also preview the World Cup Round of 16 matchup between USA and Belgium after US Striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was suspended.

Brian talks about the extreme heat warning as well as the heat advisory that is posted all over WNY and dives into tips that can keep you hydrated and safe for both you and your pets.

Brian sits in solo today as Susan is off to talk about the extreme heat WNY will be experiencing up until the 4th of July.

Susan and Brian today discuss the extreme heat WNY is looking to have just days before the 4th of July and also talk about lead in water lines.

Today Brian and Susan discuss the extreme heat for the week as it is expected to cool down a little before celebrating America's 250th. They also talk about the first beams going up for the apartments on Marine Drive.

More than 6,000 riders will participate in this weekend's Ride for Roswell with the goal of raising $6.6 million for cancer research and Roswell Park. Roswell President & CEO Dr. Candace Johnson tells us about this year's event.

Players have left, and players have come in. That's only scratching the surface of what's been a busy start to the team's offseason. WGR's Brian Koziol reacts to the losses of Bo Byram and Alex Tuch and previews Friday's NHL Draft, which takes place at KeyBank Center.