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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 6h

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

Rosemarie LoTempio, first female majority leader of the Common Council, has died

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 7h

Rosemarie “Rose” LoTempio, a prominent figure in Buffalo politics and the first woman to lead the Common Council majority, died Tuesday. She was 91.

Rosemarie “Rose” LoTempio, a prominent figure in Buffalo politics and the first woman to lead the Common Council majority, died Tuesday. She was 91.

Tom Golisano buys former Buffalo News buildings from Douglas Jemal

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 8h

Rochester businessman B. Thomas Golisano, founder of Paychex and former owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has acquired The Buffalo News' former office and printing buildings from developer Douglas Jemal.

Rochester businessman B. Thomas Golisano, founder of Paychex and former owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has acquired The Buffalo News' former office and printing buildings from developer Douglas Jemal.

No charges for any Buffalo cops involved in D.J. Granville incident

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 9h

None of the five Buffalo police officers tied to the investigation of Daniel "D.J." Granville's series of hit-and-run crashes in April 2024 will be criminally charged, Niagara County District Attorney
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None of the five Buffalo police officers tied to the investigation of Daniel "D.J." Granville's series of hit-and-run crashes in April 2024 will be criminally charged, Niagara County District Attorney

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 11h

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

Erik Brady: This new graphic history of Buffalo's maritime past is a howling good time

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 12h

"You Should Have Seen Us Howling: When Buffalo Ruled the Inland Seas" is a new book illustrated by Scott A. Wood and written by Jeff Z. Klein. Their middle initials go from A to Z – and so does their entertaining account of Buffalo's maritime history, Brady writes.
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"You Should Have Seen Us Howling: When Buffalo Ruled the Inland Seas" is a new book illustrated by Scott A. Wood and written by Jeff Z. Klein. Their middle initials go from A to Z – and so does their ...

Josh Norris, Owen Power, Zach Benson all missing from Sabres practice as Josh Dunne is recalled

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 12h

Norris was injured in the final five minutes of the 4-0 loss to the Rangers when he got tied up in a faceoff with New York's Mika Zibanejad. Norris went to the ice and got up slowly before making his way to bench and did not finish the game.

Norris was injured in the final five minutes of the 4-0 loss to the Rangers when he got tied up in a faceoff with New York's Mika Zibanejad. Norris went

Alexandar Georgiev clears waivers, opens season with Rochester Amerks

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 13h

Former Buffalo Sabres goalie Alexandar Georgiev clears waivers and will begin the season with Rochester of the AHL, which opens the season Friday against the Toronto Marlies.

Former Buffalo Sabres goalie Alexandar Georgiev clears waivers and will begin the season with Rochester of the AHL, which opens the season Friday against the Toronto Marlies.

The issue bringing local Republicans and Democrats together? AM radio

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 13h

Is AM radio a missing feature in your new car? Erie County legislators are adding their voices to a chorus of federal officials in Congress demanding that AM radio return as a standard feature.
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Is AM radio a missing feature in your new car? Erie County legislators are adding their voices to a chorus of federal officials in Congress demanding that AM radio return as a standard feature.

UB’s neuroscience research to get big boost from state-funded brain institute

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 14h

The University at Buffalo will get a boost to fuel its lifesaving research on the development of an Alzheimer’s vaccine. The state is making a $10 million investment as part of its 2025-26 budget to launch the SUNY Brain Institute.
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The University at Buffalo will get a boost to fuel its lifesaving research on the development of an Alzheimer’s vaccine. The state is making a $10 million investment as part of its 2025-26 budget to l...

City chooses developer for LaSalle Metro station properties

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 14h

A Long Island development firm has won the preferred right to redevelop the LaSalle Metro Rail station and 11 acres of surrounding land, after initially proposing a $191M transformation that could bring 465 mixed-income housing units to Main Street.
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A Long Island development firm has won the preferred right to redevelop the LaSalle Metro Rail station and 11 acres of surrounding land, after initially proposing a $191 million transformation that co...

Ready, set, pitch: 43North's 11th cohort comes long way for finals prize

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 15h

The latest 43North cohort of 16 semifinalists vying for one of five $5 million prizes this year includes two companies from London and four startups from the west coast. There’s also one from Oklahoma, Chicago, Miami and Kentucky.
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The latest 43North cohort of 16 semifinalists vying for one of five $5 million prizes this year includes two companies from London – one returns to the 43North stage as

City seeks bids for Middle Main streetscape redesign

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 15h

Buffalo is seeking proposals for the "complete streets" transformation of Main Street from just north of Goodell Street in downtown Buffalo to Kensington Avenue, just north of Canisius University.
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Buffalo is seeking proposals for the "complete streets" transformation of Main Street from just north of Goodell Street in downtown Buffalo to Kensington Avenue, just north of Canisius University.

Buffalo Sabres turn 55: A look at the team through the years

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 16h

On Oct. 10, 1970, the Buffalo Sabres made their debut in the National Hockey League. Take a look back at some of our stories, photos and videos about the team through the years.
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On Oct. 10, 1970, the Buffalo Sabres made their debut in the National Hockey League. Take a look back at some of our stories, photos and videos about the team

Spotlight/wages: Buffalo Niagara paychecks aren't growing as quickly

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 16h

The average weekly wage of workers in the Buffalo Niagara region – a figure that reflects not only hourly earnings but how many hours a worker puts in – grew by 3.5% to $1,335 during the first quarter.
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The average weekly wage of workers in the Buffalo Niagara region – a figure that reflects not only hourly earnings but how many hours a worker puts in – grew by 3.5% to $1,335 during the first quarter...

City formally selects Uniland site on Bailey for DPW campus

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 16h

City officials are finally moving forward with a proposal by Uniland develop a new $92M consolidated campus for the Department of Public Works – nearly 18 months after Uniland said its site at Bailey Avenue and Clinton Street was selected as the intended location.
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City officials said Thursday that they are finally moving forward with a proposal by Uniland Development Co. to develop a new $92 million consolidated campus for the Department of Public Works – nearl...

Oct. 10, 1970: Buffalo Sabres make NHL debut

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 16h

55 years ago today, the Buffalo Sabres made their debut in the National Hockey League. Take a look back at The News’ story on the team’s first game by reporter and columnist Larry Felser.

On Oct. 10, 1970, hockey was born in Buffalo. The Sabres played their first regular-season game in team history at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena. The Sabres defeated the Penguins, 2-1, behind a game-winning goal by Gilbert Perreault.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 17h

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

Mike Harrington: Gary Bettman got the full Opening Night experience with Sabres

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 17h

The Sabres will be at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, trying to mimic the task several NHL teams have endured this week – bouncing back from a home stinker on Opening Night.
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The Sabres will be at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, trying to mimic the task several NHL teams have endured this week – bouncing back from a home stinker

Prep Talk: Investment in young players paying off for West Seneca East football

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 17h

West Seneca East was 4-5 last season and is now on its first five-game winning streak since 2021. The Trojans are no longer crawling. They’re running.
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West Seneca East was 4-5 last season and is now on its first five-game winning streak since 2021. The Trojans are no longer crawling. They’re running.

UB's Red Murdock has a way of forcing fumbles. Lots of them

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 17h

UB linebacker Red Murdock is one forced fumble away from tying the NCAA record, which is held by another former Buffalo Bulls football star.
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UB linebacker Red Murdock is one forced fumble away from tying the NCAA record, which is held by another former Buffalo Bulls football star.

Inside the Bills: Is Keon Coleman's latest transgression the start of a troubling trend?

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 18h

The Buffalo Bills spent all offseason telling anyone who would listen about the maturation of wide receiver Keon Coleman. It took one offensive series Sunday night against the New England Patriots for that conversation to ring a bit hollow.
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The Buffalo Bills spent all offseason telling anyone who would listen about the maturation of wide receiver Keon Coleman. It took one offensive series Sunday night against the New England Patriots for...

A Buffalo judge kept her off a planeload of deported Iranians. A Texas judge will decide what happens next

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 18h

A federal judge in Buffalo kept Arzou Hami off a rare deportation flight to Iran. Whether she is on the next planeload of Iranians bound for Tehran will be up to a judge in Texas.
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A federal judge in Buffalo kept Arzou Hami off a rare deportation flight to Iran. Whether she is on the next planeload of Iranians bound for Tehran will be up to a judge in Texas.

The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 18h

A cloud of dust rises as a farmer tills a field with a tractor in Royalton in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Libby March:
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