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The Rodriguez family lost everything, including two children in a house fire last Saturday on French Street in Buffalo. Jayjay Rojas is the cousin of Jose Rodriguez. He's caring for two children that made it out of the burning house while their parents recover in the hospital. Rojas tells us about the incredible outpouring of support from the community and how you can help.

There's a plan to revitalize downtown, and it involves bringing more events to the City of Buffalo. Brian Higgins, President & CEO of Shea's is part of a group of business influencers working to make the plan a reality. Higgins tells us about it.

Buffalo started slow, but big plays from Joey Bosa and Christian Benford put the Bills ahead for good Sunday in Pittsburgh. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps what went right for the Bills in their 26-7 win over the Steelers, their 8th win of the season.

Thanksgiving Day marks the 130th running of the YMCA Turkey Trot. The YMCA's Paul Stockman says the excitement level is high as ever as trotters get set to take their mark.

A large-scale renovation of OLV National Shrine & Basilica is underway in Lackawanna, transforming the historic church inside and out. Father David LiPuma takes us inside restoration efforts and tells us how the shrine is remaining open even as so much work is being completed.

"Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" debuts Saturday night on Hallmark Channel at 8 o'clock. Victoria Sturman, Executive Director of the East Aurora Chamber of Commerce has seen the movie. She gives us a sneak preview of what to expect.

The need this holiday season at the City Mission goes beyond turkey and the trimmings. Volunteers and everyday household items are also needed. Volunteer & Event Manager Julia Dressler tells us how you can help those in need this season.

The demand for food at the SPCA Serving Erie County's pet food pantry has tripled in recent months amid troubling economic times. A donation event called "Pack the Pet Food Pantry" will be held this Friday. Gina Lattuca tells us about the need for and how it goes deeper than just helping our four-legged friends.

It was the end of October when Meredith Roberts, a standout swimmer and senior at North Tonawanda High School, was taken to the hospital with acute liver failure. Just weeks later she is recovering after receiving a new liver from an organ donor. Meredith's mother, Sara, shares details about her daughter's recovery journey.

It was a back-and-forth affair Sunday afternoon when the Bucs came to Orchard Park. The lead changed nine times before the Bills finally pulled away with a 44-32 victory. Sal Capaccio was on the sideline for all the action. He tells us all about what led to the Bills' win.

As New England continues to rack up wins, time is running out for the Bills to catch up if they want to win the AFC East once again. A stretch of must-win games begins Sunday at home when the 6-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to town. Bills play-by-play man Chris Brown previews the game.

New York State is temporarily halting its plan to go all-electric with new builds. The law was set to become active January 1st. A chorus of opponents spoke out against the plan because of concerns about the state's electric grid, reliability and affordability. Domenic Cortese, host of WBEN's Hammertime Radio, has been leading the fight against the state's energy plan. He gave his reaction to WBEN...

Today marks the next step in the death penalty trial of the Tops mass shooter as both the defense and prosecution submit a list of witnesses and exhibits to be presented during the trial, which begins next August. John Elmore, attorney for families of the shooting's victims tells us about the process.

Buffalo mayor-elect Sean Ryan joined WBEN for the first time since his election win Tuesday. He outlined the process he's following for filling out his administration. Also, does he think the City of Buffalo is ready for the state's all-electric push? We asked the future mayor about it.

Amherst's Town Board will vote Monday to recognize Benderson Development as principal owner of the Boulevard Mall, and authorize the town to take control of the property through eminent domain. Demolition work could begin within months. Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa shares details on the project's timeline.

Democrat Shawn Lavin will be the next Supervisor in the Town of Amherst after Tuesday night's election. He beat out Republican Dan Gagliardo for the job. WBEN spoke with Lavin about his plans for the town once he takes office.

Amherst residents will choose either Shawn Lavin (D) or Dan Gagliardo (R) to be the town's next supervisor, replacing Brian Kulpa. Republican strategist Carl Calabrese tells us what polls have to say about the race.

It was a cathartic night in Orchard Park as the Bills put away the Chiefs 28-21 at Highmark Stadium to improve to 6-2. The Bills got standout performances from youngsters and vets on defense, and an MVP performance from Josh Allen. Sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the game's biggest moments.

The next chapter of the Bills-Chiefs rivalry will be written Sunday in Orchard Park. Both teams are desperate, looking up in the divisional standings. Bills play-by-play man Chris Brown previews the showdown with Kansas City.

Bishop Michael Fisher has returned from The Vatican, where he and other officials from the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo met with Vatican leadership about the Diocese's bankruptcy and "Road to Renewal" plan. Mary Pruski, an outspoken parishioner against the shuttering of dozens of churches within the Diocese, responds to what she heard from the Bishop following his trip.

Election day is just six days away. There's confusion in Buffalo surrounding the city's snow plan. WBEN spoke with Democrat Sean Ryan, Republican James Gardner and Independent Michael Gainer about how they will tackle the city's snow plan if elected November 4th.

The ongoing government shutdown is wearing local food pantries thin. This as SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans are set to expire on Saturday. Catherine Shick from FeedMore WNY tells us what local food pantries are expecting as the shutdown continues with seemingly no end in sight.