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It's Game 7, winner take all between the Sabres and Canadiens tonight at KeyBank Center. Whoever wins goes on to play Carolina in the Eastern Conference Final. Sabres play-by-play man Dan Dunleavy gives his take prior to puck drop.

The weather is finally changing over as we head toward the 70s this weekend. Meteorologist Andy Parker has more good news in his extended outlook.

The 5/14 Memorial Commission continues to take steps toward building the permanent, physical memorial at the corner of Jefferson and Best in Buffalo. Rev. Mark Blue, Commission Chair, tells WBEN a construction manager has been named and groundbreaking is set for sometime this year.

Peter Baker is owner of Can Bottle Return in Hamburg. He's part of a coalition pushing for New York to update its bottle bill, which has been the same for more than 40 years. Baker tells us about the changes that need to be made and why.

Want to go to the first game at the Bills' new stadium? Get ready to fork over $650+ for the cheapest seat in the building. Nick Giammusso expects prices to stay high throughout the entire first season at the stadium. He has more insight on what the secondary market is looking like.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Friday released his office's findings on the City of Buffalo's financial situation. The review found the City relies too heavily on non-recurring transactions and needs to establish a reserve fund, among other issues. Ellicott District Councilwoman Leah Halton-Pope shares her reaction.

Thursday was a strange day in Albany as Governor Hochul announced the framework of a budget deal. The only problem is there isn't actually a deal. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell of O'Donnell & Associates tells WBEN there's still lots that needs to be worked on before the budget is finalized.

The Sabres are in the driver's seat in their second round series with the Montreal Canadiens after a 4-2 win Wednesday night. WGR's Paul Hamilton recaps the game.

Erie County has surplus funds, but where will they go? County Executive Mark Poloncarz wants to use them for lawsuit settlements. Comptroller Kevin Hardwick wants to split it three ways, including with the cities of Buffalo, Lackawanna and Tonawanda. Hardwick has more detail on the matter, which will be discussed by the Legislature Thursday.

It's Sabres vs. Canadiens in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Former Sabres goalie, now broadcaster, Marty Biron gives his thoughts on Montreal and tells us how this series will be different from Round 1.

The Sabres are on to the 2nd round, and ticket prices are still sky high as excitement builds. VIPTix President & CEO Nick Giammusso tells us about prices and availability.

4-30-26 Brian and Susan discuss a bill that could possible ban businesses from using biometrics.

Erika Shields will be Buffalo's first female police commissioner after the Common Council voted 5-4 to confirm her appointment Tuesday. University District Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt is one of five on the Council that voted in favor of Shields. He told us more about his decision.

Disaster was narrowly avoided Saturday in the nation's capital after an attempted mass shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Dave Levinthal, Senior Editor for NOTUS, says it's business as usual for the administration as government duties resume.

Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, will be arraigned Monday. He was staying at the Washington Hilton as a guest, sneaking down to the hotel's ballroom before being caught by security. Could anything else have been done to prevent the close call? Security consultant and retired Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo has expert analysis.

One of North America's greatest tourist attractions is open for the season as Maid of the Mist welcomed its first passengers this morning. Captain Joe Curtis tells us what's new and how America's 250th birthday ties into this season's festivities.

It's NFL Draft Day! Also happening, Game 3 between the Sabres and Bruins in Boston. WGR's Bills beat reporter, Sal Capaccio, tells us what he expects from the Bills tonight.

Today Lucas fills in for Susan Rose as he and Brian discuss Game 2 of the Buffalo Sabres NHL Playoffs as the series shifts over to Boston for Games 3 and 4.

What do the Sabres need to change if they want to take a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Bruins Tuesday? Not much, says WGR's Brian Koziol, Sabres gameday host. He has a preview of tonight's game.

Today Lucas fills in for Susan while he and Brian discuss Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs for the Sabres, and the excitement for them to be back

Days after Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan released his first proposed city budget, it's not just the 25.8% tax increase that's getting attention from Council members. Deep in the budget is a policy provision that is raising questions. Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart tells us about it, and how it would take power away from the Council.

National Weather Service meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo has the forecast.

The tax filing deadline for most of us is today, April 15. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas tells us her office is swamped as people try to file at the last minute. She has tips if you're one of those late filers.

The Sabres are division champions for the first time since 2010 after beating Chicago 5-1 Monday night. It caps off a remarkable worst-to-first story. WGR's Paul Hamilton recaps the season and looks ahead to the playoffs.