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Collins, Long win GOP primaries in NYS

In western New York, the Associated Press reports Chris Collins has beaten David Bellavia in the GOP primary race for the 27th Congressional District.

Cuomo unveils "Tax-Free NY" plan at UB

"Tax-Free NY" is being introduced, offering new businesses the opportunity to operate tax free on a SUNY campus for ten years.

Deal impacts firefighter pay, residency

After 11 years without a contract, a tentative deal has been reached between the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union and the city.

Leg. wants investigation into documents

After the Erie County Comptroller sounded the alarm Monday about boxes full of personal information left out in the open, there are more calls for an

Cuomo inks casino deal with Mohawks

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders signed an agreement Tuesday to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New

Amherst passes food truck regulations

After two heated public meetings, Amherst Town Board members have come up with just the right recipe for how to deal with food trucks.

Buffalo firefighters near new contract

An 11-year wait for a new contract for Buffalo firefighters may soon be over.

Parents take stand against standardized tests

The clock is ticking. The pressure is on. Students are being put to the test - the standardized test. But now some parents say it's time to put the pencils

LaFalce resigns from ECIDA

Former Congressman John LaFalce has turned in his resignation as chairman of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency.

Schumer demands airlines reverse fees

Senator Charles Schumer is urging airlines to reverse flight change fee increases.

Seneca leader calls Cuomo a bully

The head of the Seneca Indians has accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of engaging in "playground bully tactics" over their casino disagreement.

Oneidas and NY have deal on casino cash

The Oneida Indians have struck a deal with the Cuomo administration to guarantee exclusive territory for their central New York casino in exchange for an

Lawmaker ques. tax breaks for Dick's

A Buffalo lawmaker wants state officials to figure out if a sporting goods store received improper tax breaks to open a location in Genesee County.

Fighters in WNY, push for MMA approval

The fight for mixed-martial arts came to WNY on Wednesday.

Furloughs coming to 914th Airlift Wing

The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station now knows how its employees will be impacted by the sequester.

Future of Falls icon is uncertain

The future of the Maid of the Mist is in jeopardy. When a California-based company takes over in Canada next year, the iconic tour boat company won't have any

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