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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.

The city of Buffalo faces a funding deficit of $70 million. There will be some relief in the form of a hotel bed tax and the sale of city-owned parking ramps. Fred Floss, Director of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, says the city will need short and long-term solutions to get out of the hole.

Buffalo will soon have 13 empty retail buildings when Rite Aid closes its stores for good. Bill Heussler from Hanna Commercial Real Estate gives his thoughts on the potential fate of those buildings.

Two of Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's key budget proposals have gained approval in Albany as lawmakers work on the state's budget. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell tells us how Scanlon's proposed hotel bed tax and establishment of a parking authority made it across the goal line.

Cardinals will begin discussions on who should serve as Pope Francis' successor this Wednesday. Rocco Palmo, writer of The Loggia and former US correspondent for The Tablet, takes us inside the process of selecting the next pope.

It's one of the biggest weekends of the year at Batavia Downs! Ryan Hasenauer tells us all about what's planned for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

A polarizing bill that would allow the terminally ill to take medicine to assist in their death is making its way through the state legislature. State Senator Pat Gallivan tells us why he is opposed to the idea.

Leaders in Albany have reached a conceptual agreement on the state's $254 billion budget. It includes numerous policy proposals, and Albany insider says Governor Hochul got a lot of what she wanted.

The Bills went with on defense at this weekend's NFL Draft. WGR's Sal Capaccio gives his thoughts on the picks and looks ahead to where they might slot in on the Bills' roster.

Austin Air manufactures air purifiers in Buffalo. Marketing Director Stacy Malesiewski says they have little fear of tariffs as most of their components are American made. She says tariffs will level the playing field with competitors in China.

It's NFL Draft day! The Bills hold the 30th pick in the draft, meaning Bills Mafia will be waiting until around 11:30 for the selection to come in. That's if a trade isn't made, of course. WGR's Sal Capaccio tells us what positions the Bills are eyeing and more.