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Buffalo's mayoral election is six weeks from Tuesday. State Senator Sean Ryan, the endorse Democrat, gives an update on the race. Also, what will he do about crime, the ongoing dispute between City Hall and the comptroller, and properties in limbo if he's elected? Ryan covers a range of topics.

There's once again calls from both sides of the aisle for political violence to end after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Will it ever end though? And what's causing it? Republican strategist Carl Calabrese gives his take.

It's Borderland's 7th year, and the music and art festival continues to grow. The three day event gets going Friday, and there's some big names coming to town. Director of Marketing Zachary Keller tells us who's coming to Knox Farm State Park and what's new.

Armed guards will be stationed at all 29 Catholic elementary schools in WNY moving forward. Tarian Group will be providing the guards. Jeff Rinaldo, VP of Tarian Group and former Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo says more schools in the area are moving in the same direction when it comes to securing their students.

Catholic Health employees at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo voted to authorize a strike on Monday. It doesn't mean a strike is guaranteed, though. Catholic Health President & CEO Joyce Markiewicz explains where negotiations stand and what Catholic Health is proposing.

It was an unbelievable night in Orchard Park. After being dominated for 56 minutes the Bills turned it on, launching an improbable comeback from 15 points behind to win 41-40. Sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps all the events that led to the win.

The Amherst, Clarence and Ken-Ton Chambers of Commerce are hosting an energy forum alongside NOCO September 24th to educate business owners on the state's push towards electrification. A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of Amherst's Chamber of Commerce tells us about the concerns businesses have and why the forum is necessary.

A public hearing was held Wednesday night on New York's new energy laws which will begin rolling out January 1st. Several Republican lawmakers from NY were there, including State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt. He joined WBEN Thursday to explain why he feels the plan is flawed and how consumers will be impacted.

University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt is among the lawmakers in Buffalo asking for more information from police regarding the DJ Granville investigation. Wyatt tells us about his concerns and why he believes there is a coverup happening within the department.

Countries are pulling back from sending small products to the US as a key exemption expires. Also, do you re-sell Bills tickets? There may be some good news for you. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas breaks it all down.

The nation is still coming to grips with the shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday at a Catholic school. Two children were killed and a dozen more were injured. Tarian Group Vice President and former Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo explains what more can be done to secure schools as shootings continue to happen.

The Buffalo Diocese agreed to a $122 million settlement with two insurers, marking a victory for survivors. Attorney Steve Boyd, who represents victims, tells us about the settlement and what it means for survivors going forward.

Attorney Steve Boyd is expecting numerous lawsuits after the fatal bus crash on the 90 last Friday that killed 5 people and injured dozens more. What will those lawsuits look like and what could compensation be? Boyd gives his expertise.

The first school year under Gov. Kathy Hochul's bell-to-bell cell phone ban begins next week. School districts, including Niagara Falls have their plans in order for dealing with cell phones. Superintendent Mark Laurrie tells us what his district's policy is and why they're taking their approach.

Boaters and residents alike are asking for improvements at Buffalo's Erie Basin Marina. The issue will be at the top of the to-do list for Buffalo's Common Council when lawmakers return from a month-long recess next week. Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski tells us what needs to be done to make the waterfront and marina thrive again.

Saturday marks the final game of the preseason for the Bills as they head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. The secondary has been the story of the week with fans concerned over the safety position and injuries at cornerback. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio looks at the situation at corner and what the roster may look like after cut-down day.

A bold strategy paid off for one local realtor, as a home listed for $1 in Cheektowaga has sold for $220,000-$280,000. John Spaschak tells us about the process of selling the home and what it means for future home sales in the area.

A new study shows although progress is being made, Americans' wages aren't keeping up with rising costs. Sarah Foster, economic analyst at Bankrate, explains why Americans are seeing less in their bank account but more on the price tag.

The Town of Amherst and Erie County have moved one step closer to redeveloping the former Westwood Country Club into the newly renamed Willowdale Park. Supervisor Brian Kulpa explains what happened following Monday night's public hearing and what the next steps are for the project.

The Top's shooter's attorneys are making another attempt to get federal death penalty charges thrown out. Attorney John Elmore, who represents families of shooting victims in civil suits, tells us how many more tricks Gendron's attorneys can pull before jury selection begins.

A $1 home listing in Cheektowaga is making headlines. So far the listing has gathered more than 30,000 views on Zillow. John Spaschak is the seller and tells us more about the response and strategy behind the listing.

The maximum rate for New Yorkers on unemployment is leaping to $869 per week beginning October 1st. That's a $300+ increase from before. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas from EG Tax explains the change and how it benefits workers and employers alike.

An increasing amount of businesses are relying on artificial intelligence to boost productivity. A new study though shows AI hasn't been as beneficial as it can be in the future for businesses. Jon Schultz, technology & AI expert and owner of ezLocator tells us how AI has served his company.