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Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Hall dies at 94
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Kahlil Singleton, Canisius' sharp-shooting junior, as named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced Tuesday.
College notebook: Canisius' Kahlil Singleton earns national weekly award
Kahlil Singleton, Canisius' sharp-shooting junior, as named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced Tuesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Kahlil Singleton, Canisius' sharp-shooting junior, as named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced Tuesday.
Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater feels “pretty confident” that he can get himself to 100% for Sunday’s wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite dealing with a right quad injury.
Bills kicker Matt Prater 'pretty confident' he'll be ready for Sunday
Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater feels “pretty confident” that he can get himself to 100% for Sunday’s wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite dealing with a right quad injury.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater feels “pretty confident” that he can get himself to 100% for Sunday’s wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite dealing with a right quad injury.
Four days of hearings from sex abuse victims and those impacted by the Diocese of Buffalo's bankruptcy case have been scheduled in federal court.
Four sessions will allow sex abuse claimants to address court in diocese bankruptcy case
Four days of hearings from sex abuse victims and those impacted by the Diocese of Buffalo's bankruptcy case have been scheduled in federal court.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Four days of hearings from sex abuse victims and those impacted by the Diocese of Buffalo's bankruptcy case have been scheduled in federal court.
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is pushing for a county law that would regulate the use of biometrics by stores and businesses, days after reports that Wegmans was using the technology at a store in New York City.
Poloncarz calls for laws regulating biometric data use in Erie County
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is pushing for a county law that would regulate the use of biometrics by stores and businesses, days after reports that Wegmans was using the technology at a store in New York City.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is pushing for a county law that would regulate the use of biometrics by stores and businesses, days after reports that Wegmans was using the technology at a store in New York City.
Hamlin, a fifth-year pro, missed all but five games in the regular season because of a pectoral injury, and the Bills have 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster.
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Bills safety Damar Hamlin moves closer to return; 5 players sit out practice
Hamlin, a fifth-year pro, missed all but five games in the regular season because of a pectoral injury, and the Bills have 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Hamlin, a fifth-year pro, missed all but five games in the regular season because of a pectoral injury, and the Bills have 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday proposed new state laws to crack down on violence from untraceable guns by instituting new standards for 3D printers involved in the manufacturing of the deadly weapons.
Hochul wants to crack down on ghost guns and 3D-printed guns
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday proposed new state laws to crack down on violence from untraceable guns by instituting new standards for 3D printers involved in the manufacturing of the deadly weapons.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday proposed new state laws to crack down on violence from untraceable guns by instituting new standards for 3D printers involved in the manufacturing of the deadly weapons.
As the five startups who won $1 million from 43North in October arrived in Buffalo this week, one has already brought on a recent graduate from the area and the others are all planning to hire from Western New York in 2026.
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Hiring on the mind of 43North startup founders arriving in Buffalo
As the five startups who won $1 million from 43North in October arrived in Buffalo this week, one has already brought on a recent graduate from the area and the others are all planning to hire from We...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
As the five startups who won $1 million from 43North in October arrived in Buffalo this week, one has already brought on a recent graduate from the area and the others are all planning to hire from Western New York in 2026.
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The mother of a Depew High School senior has filed suit against the principal and school district for barring her daughter, a high school senior, from attending school due to the failure to get a meningitis booster vaccine.
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Family sues Depew school officials in vaccination dispute barring high school senior from school
The mother of a Depew High School senior has filed suit against the principal and school district for barring her daughter, a high school senior, from attending school due to the failure to get a meni...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The mother of a Depew High School senior has filed suit against the principal and school district for barring her daughter, a high school senior, from attending school due to the failure to get a meningitis booster vaccine.
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New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Jackson, a six-year veteran with 31 career starts, will be needed Sunday for Buffalo's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round because rookie Maxwell Hairston has an ankle injury.
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Bills sign cornerback Dane Jackson to active roster; Jordan Phillips lands on IR
Jackson, a six-year veteran with 31 career starts, will be needed Sunday for Buffalo's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round because rookie Maxwell Hairston has an ankle inj...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Jackson, a six-year veteran with 31 career starts, will be needed Sunday for Buffalo's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round because rookie Maxwell Hairston has an ankle injury.
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As you plan your next meal out, consider one of these five restaurants for some of the best food in Western New York.
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Francesca Bond: I've told you about 25 restaurants I love. Here's 5 more
As you plan your next meal out, consider one of these five restaurants for some of the best food in Western New York.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
As you plan your next meal out, consider one of these five restaurants for some of the best food in Western New York.
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Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga and School Board President Kathy Evans Brown said the district would not close School 90 and School 3. Instead, it would veer in a different direction to save money.
Buffalo won't close two schools, will look for other ways to save money
Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga and School Board President Kathy Evans Brown said the district would not close School 90 and School 3. Instead, it would veer in a different direction to save money.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga and School Board President Kathy Evans Brown said the district would not close School 90 and School 3. Instead, it would veer in a different direction to save money.
Mitch Trubisky played like a starting quarterback in the Buffalo Bills' 35-8 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. We saw a high-quality player operate this offense with precision, passing efficiency and without error, writes Jim Kubiak.
Jim Kubiak: Mitch Trubisky proved he'll be ready if the Bills need him. Take a look
Mitch Trubisky played like a starting quarterback in the Buffalo Bills' 35-8 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. We saw a high-quality player operate this offense with precision, passing efficiency and without error, writes Jim Kubiak
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January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Mitch Trubisky played like a starting quarterback in the Buffalo Bills' 35-8 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. We saw a high-quality player operate this offense with precision, passing efficiency and without error, writes Jim Kubiak.
Blue Eyed Baker started a decade ago in a home kitchen and has been expanding ever since. Now, the flagship serves breakfast through dinner, and there's a second location.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Blue Eyed Baker started a decade ago in a home kitchen and has been expanding ever since. Now, the flagship serves breakfast through dinner, and there's a second location.
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More than 3,000 National Grid customers in Buffalo were without power Wednesday morning. A fire in a manhole near Pearl and Chippewa streets damaged an underground network serving much of downtown, National Grid spokesman David Bertola said.
Power outage in Buffalo affecting more than 3,000 customers
More than 3,000 National Grid customers in Buffalo were without power Wednesday morning. A fire in a manhole near Pearl and Chippewa streets damaged an underground network serving much of downtown, National Grid spokesman David Bertola said.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
More than 3,000 National Grid customers in Buffalo were without power Wednesday morning. A fire in a manhole near Pearl and Chippewa streets damaged an underground network serving much of downtown, National Grid spokesman David Bertola said.
You never know how people are going to respond to posts on X, Alan Pergament writes.
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There's a reason that guy at Starbucks looked a lot like Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence
You never know how people are going to respond to posts on X, Alan Pergament writes.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
You never know how people are going to respond to posts on X, Alan Pergament writes.
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Through the early part of the boys hockey season, Orchard Park has suffocated opponents under a blanket of pressure to earn the distinction as the No. 1 ranked Division I team in the state.
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Prep Talk: Orchard Park boys hockey ranked No. 1 in the state in Division I
Through the early part of the boys hockey season, Orchard Park has suffocated opponents under a blanket of pressure to earn the distinction as the No. 1 ranked Division I team in the state.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Through the early part of the boys hockey season, Orchard Park has suffocated opponents under a blanket of pressure to earn the distinction as the No. 1 ranked Division I team in the state.
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The Sabres are looking ahead to Thursday's game against the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden and the Blueshirts have been a disaster at home all season at 5-10-4.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The Sabres are looking ahead to Thursday's game against the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden and the Blueshirts have been a disaster at home all season at 5-10-4.
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St. Bonaventure guard Dasonte Bowen has made more 3-pointers in his last five games than any season of his college career.
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Bonnies' Bowen has improved 3-point jump shot
Bona guard Dasonte Bowen used an injury last season to focus on improving his weaknesses, which included his 3-point jump shot.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
St. Bonaventure guard Dasonte Bowen has made more 3-pointers in his last five games than any season of his college career.
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Developer BFC Partners and St. John Baptist Church are preparing to start work on their $126M renovation and rehabilitation of the Towne Gardens, turning the dilapidated and long-neglected 360-unit Section 8 apartment complex into new affordable housing.
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Towne Gardens developers to start $126M renovation
Brooklyn developer BFC Partners and St. John Baptist Church are preparing to start work on their $126 million renovation and rehabilitation of the 360-unit Towne Gardens Section 8 apartment complex.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Developer BFC Partners and St. John Baptist Church are preparing to start work on their $126M renovation and rehabilitation of the Towne Gardens, turning the dilapidated and long-neglected 360-unit Section 8 apartment complex into new affordable housing.
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Here are some matchups to watch as Buffalo prepares for its seventh consecutive trip to the postseason.https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_9a97545b-ad7d-40db-9d80-4aa824d109ca.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Scouting the Jaguars: How the Bills stack up against third-seeded Jacksonville
Here are some matchups to watch as Buffalo prepares for its seventh consecutive trip to the postseason.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Here are some matchups to watch as Buffalo prepares for its seventh consecutive trip to the postseason.https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_9a97545b-ad7d-40db-9d80-4aa824d109ca.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
The region added roughly 3,100 jobs between September and November – the region’s biggest two-month gain since January – and broke a three-month string of job losses that started in midsummer, according to a new report from the state Labor Department.
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The Buffalo Niagara job market may have just taken a turn in the right direction
The region added roughly 3,100 jobs between September and November – the region’s biggest two-month gain since January – and broke a three-month string of job losses that started in midsummer, accordi...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The region added roughly 3,100 jobs between September and November – the region’s biggest two-month gain since January – and broke a three-month string of job losses that started in midsummer, according to a new report from the state Labor Department.
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Zach Metsa scored the game-winning goal, his first in the NHL, as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3, to win their 11th game in the last 12.
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Sabres hold off Canucks, firmly in reach of playoff position at halfway point of season
Zach Metsa scored the game-winning goal, his first in the NHL, as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3, to win their 11th game in the last 12.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Zach Metsa scored the game-winning goal, his first in the NHL, as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3, to win their 11th game in the last 12.
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