BUFFALO, N.Y. — The director of the National Science Foundation joined U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the University at Buffalo Tuesday to unveil a new artificial intelligence institute. The National A.I. Institute for Exceptional Education is located across from the Lockwood Memorial Library at the U.B. North Campus in Amherst. It cost $20 … Read more
BALTIMORE (AP) — Taylor Swift gave Travis Kelce a short peck and embraced him with a big hug after he and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl, and then the two locked lips with a smooch seen around the football world. Sealed with a kiss, Swift now … Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A potentially dangerous snowstorm that hit the Buffalo region on Saturday led the NFL to push back the Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NFL cited public safety concerns for the postponement, with up to 2 feet of … Read more
With many regions already seeing measurable snow this season and lake-effect snow falling in Western New York on Monday, state officials said they are prepared for this year’s winter weather with new investments in infrastructure and manpower. They said they are taking into account changing weather patterns associated with climate change as they develop strategies … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world. What You Need To Know A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, … Read more
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Travel went smoothly Wednesday morning as hundreds of Bills fans arrived at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport to begin their journey to London, England. There are no direct flights from Buffalo to London, but travelers booked flights with connections to get there straight from home. “We travel for our team. We love our … Read more
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role, an unprecedented move that plunged the chamber into chaos and sets up a showdown among congressional Republicans What You Need To Know Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role The … Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starting Oct. 4, New York state will begin accepting applications for new cultivators, retailers, processors and microbusiness licenses that will allow cultivators to sell their own cannabis out of a farm stand or small retail venue. The Office of Cannabis Management said it expects to issue close to 1,500 new licenses. “We’re expecting … Read more
The latest income, poverty and health insurance report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows people across the nation are facing increasing poverty rates and more than 27 million people remain uninsured. The report shows: Real median household income decreased by 2.3% Supplemental poverty rate increased by 4.6% Rate of people with health insurance increased by … Read more
What a stage to start the season on! Monday Night Football in the Meadowlands. A year after kicking off the opening weekend of the NFL against the reigning Super Bowl Champion Rams in Los Angeles, the Bills are the finale against arguably the most talked about team heading into the 2023 campaign, the Jets. It’s … Read more