• November 21, 2024

  Recent budgets dedicated $1 billion to overhaul the state’s mental health system over the next several years. Recent budgets dedicated $1 billion to overhaul the state’s mental health system.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Recent budgets dedicated $1 billion to overhaul the state’s mental health system over the next several years. Recent budgets dedicated $1 billion to overhaul the state’s mental health system.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Pete Gallivan shares his story of surviving clergy sex abuse

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Conservationists encourage Hochul to purchase, conserve Whitney Park in Adirondacks, which had a $180 million price tag in August.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Councilmembers disappointed that Rescue Plan funds of $41 million could be used for budget gaps, again

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Kathy Hochul is proud to stand with our city colleagues and add a $1 billion state commitment for affordable housing in New York City

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Buffalo Water Board Chair and Sewer Authority GM O.J. McFoy liked to leave the Buffalo area often when he was in charge of those agencies.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  When it comes to the need for a helicopter, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia still seeks to make a convincing argument.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Higher-than-expected cost estimates put project at Batavia Downs on hold.

  Western NY Observer
• November 21, 2024

  Eighteen nonprofits and local governments have been awarded $40 million from the state to help rehabilitate vacant and distressed apartments and convert them into affordable homes.

  Western NY Observer
• November 19, 2024

  Study finds cities dole out tax breaks through a bureaucratic system that fails to readily disclose the value of tax breaks or who is receiving them.

  Western NY Observer
• November 19, 2024

  Historic Buffalo Cocorida Cemetery on Walden Avenue in Buffalo to receive $38,353 grant to cover im­prove­ments

  Western NY Observer
• November 17, 2024

  Over 45 miles of new greenway trail constructed, NYS report shows. Must click on 3 links to get to the funding information.

  Western NY Observer
• November 17, 2024

  Providence Farm Collective opens new barn for preparing produce

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  November 15, 2024

  Stabbing at Amherst Red Roof Inn housing migrants also raises questions on relocation plan after DocGo, which was originally hired by New York City in a controversial $432 million contract to relocate migrants upstate will cease those shelter operations and support work at local hotels by year’s end. In addition, the New York State Department of Military Affairs says state National Guard troops, funded by state tax dollars for extra security, have been largely phased out at the hotels.

  Western NY Observer
• November 15, 2024

  Stabilizing the Buffalo Central Terminal for future use – after sitting dormant for years, a 10-year $300 million project is underway.

  Western NY Observer
• November 13, 2024

  Incoming Seneca Nation president discusses casino compact negotiations.

  Western NY Observer
• November 13, 2024

  Incoming Seneca Nation president discusses casino compact negotiations.

  Western NY Observer
• November 7, 2024

  Buffalo’s Veterans One-stop Center to receive more than $1.5 in new funding to support suicide prevention efforts

  Western NY Observer
• November 3, 2024

  3 Million Rats in NYC. 21,000 Rat Complaints. What does NY Pest Control Do? Kill the One Trained Squirrel.

  Western NY Observer
• November 2, 2024

  BRAVE Trauma Recovery Center receives $525,000 grant for program that helps people who are survivors of human trafficking.

  Western NY Observer
• November 2, 2024

  Local leaders break ground on Lackawanna’s approximately $18.5 million city hall project

  Western NY Observer
• November 2, 2024

  $21.6 million now available for New York dairy farmers through state grant to modernize the storage and transportation of milk.

  Western NY Observer
• November 2, 2024

  The City of North Tonawanda says it has been awarded $1.5 million in funding by the Green Resiliency Grant Program and another $1.5 million by the New York State Downtown Revitalization. The transition includes planting trees, creating green spaces, reducing the pavement width, new upgrades to separate stormwater and sanitary systems.

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  September 30, 2024

  $18.5 million has already been raised towards the $26 million dollars needed for a space that will celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Western New York. The Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute will be the first of its kind in the Western New York region.

  Western NY Observer
• September 30, 2024

  Brown offered $295,000 to head OTBAgency refuses to release details aside from salary, which is higher than pay at other OTBs in the state. No starting date was announced. Council President Chris Scanlon poised to become acting mayor.

  Western NY Observer
• September 28, 2024

  Hochul announces record amount of $33 million in funding for climate smart practices on 184 New York farms, 12 in Western New York will receivea total of $1,655,677

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Lawmakers and the control board offer ways to fill the anticipated $10-15 million dollar Buffalo budget gap

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Buffalo Water has announced a rate increase, effective October 1, to address a $6 million revenue shortfall from the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The increase will also assist with capital improvements, which include $30 million toward watermain replacements, rehabilitations, and lead service line replacements

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  $90M in state grants to replace lead service lines, improve drinking water in New York. WNY was not included in a breakdown of the communities and the funding.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  East Clinton Branch Library receives $346,792 from NYS 2024 capital funds. The goal of these improvements, according to Assemblyman Pat Burke, is to protect the library from weather-related damage and enhance its sustainability.The money is being funded through the State Aid for Library Construction Program which is a $34 million state initiative.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Naval Park secures approximately 21 million to dry-dock, repair USS The Sullivans, USS Croaker. $7.5 million was secured by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, $1 million from the city of Buffalo, $1 million from Erie County, $1 million from state Sen. Sean Ryan and $500,000 from Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Dunkirk budget proposal comes with massive tax hikes to addresses a $16 million dollar deficit. Residents could see their property tax rate double if the budget is approved.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Wicked Glass Smoke Shop in Kenmore raided, shut down by state cannabis agency. State officials say they’ve closed down more than 1,000 stores saying they have taken business away from licensed retailers.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Hochul commits $80 million to boost nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York post-COVID. No ties to Western New York were mentioned.

  Western NY Observer
• September 27, 2024

  Buffalo Common Council president prepares to potentially take over as mayor. The details of Brown’s OTB contract are not public yet but the chair said his pay would be $295,000. Brown’s possible move is criticized by Our City Action Buffalo.

  Western NY Observer
• September 26, 2024

  Erie County receives over $200M in Bills bonds orders; comptroller ‘disappointed’ with local sales. The vast majority of orders came from institutions instead of retail buyers.Most of the bonds were purchased by Wall Street.

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