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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.

Frigid temperatures in Western New York rendered rock salt ineffective as crews worked to stabilize road conditions this week. Bill Geary, Commissioner of Erie County's Department of Public Works explains the other options crews have for combating poor road conditions.

President Donald Trump got to work quickly after being sworn in, signing hundreds of executive orders. Many of them centered on immigration. Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law says the orders will be difficult to enforce, and groups are already fighting them in court.

Sweet Home Central Schools was one of many districts to close Tuesday due to severe cold. What goes into closing for frigid temps rather than snow? Also, could classes be canceled tomorrow?

The Bills forced three turnovers and kept Derrick Henry under control as Buffalo held off Baltimore 27-25 in the Divisional Round. Now, they have to go through Kansas City to make it back to the Super Bowl. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the game.

If the Bills want to get to the AFC Championship game they'll have to brave the cold on Sunday. Temperatures at kickoff will be in the teens with a wind chill in the single digits. Meteorologist Andy Parker gets you weather ready for Sunday's showdown.

With an increasing amount of local school districts weighing whether to change their start times, what are the hurdles involved? Michael Cornell, Executive Director of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association, looks at the variables.

A judge has set a deadline for September for the Buffalo Diocese to submit a plan for its bankruptcy. It comes as efforts are made to speed up settlements with alleged victims of sexual abuse. Attorney Steve Boyd represents around 400 victims. He tells us where those cases stand.

Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon announced Monday that Joseph Gramaglia will no longer serve as commissioner of the BPD. Councilmember David Rivera is a former police officer. He says he was caught off-guard by the change.

The Bills rolled to a 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos, but their biggest test of the season comes this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The winner goes to the AFC Championship game. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the win over Denver and gives his early thoughts on Sunday's game.

Voice of the Bills Chris Brown says the Bills have a "quiet confidence" as the playoffs approach. There's a determination across the roster to overcome consecutive Divisional Round losses, and it all starts this Sunday in the Wild Card against Denver.

Spending has outpaced tax revenues in Cheektowaga from 2021-2024, and Supervisor Brian Nowak wants the town to figure out a way to balance the budget quickly. He says getting a 10-month jump on the process will avoid last minute negotiations at the end of the year. But where will cuts be made?

Bills fans are scooping up Wild Card tickets. There's at least one more home playoff game to be played after this week, and Nick Giammusso from VIPTix says fans are already asking for Super Bowl tickets.

The game within Sunday's game will be played in the trenches as the Bills' elite offensive line meets up with the Broncos' NFL-best defensive line. Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com looks at how Buffalo can contain Denver and move on to the 2nd round.