Mayor-elect Sean Ryan pledged an open and transparent process in building his administration while announcing his transition team today. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

Elise Stefanik declares run for governor, slams Hochul buffalonews.com/news/article_7… via The Buffalo News

Bills edge rusher AJ Epenesa (concussion) and linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring) will be out Sunday in Miami, coach Sean McDermott said on WGR. DaQuan Jones, Joshua Palmer, Taron Johnson and Christian Benford will be questionable.

It’s about to be a busy year in the state Senate’s 61st district. With Sean Ryan headed to City Hall, here’s my breakdown of what to expect in the three elections coming to decide who replaces him: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

As the court battle over borrowing between the comptroller and mayor's offices drags on, Mayor Christopher Scanlon is proposing borrowing for next year that far exceeds the comptroller's debt cap limit. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

While many restaurant owners avoid expressing political views, some in Western New York are stepping out in that limb. by Francesca Bond buffalonews.com/life-entertain…

Mayor-elect Sean Ryan, a veteran of the state Legislature, is in Albany this week, laying the groundwork for an ask for more state assistance as he works to dig Buffalo out of its financial hole. by Robert Gavin buffalonews.com/news/state-reg…

Richard J. Fox II, a twice-convicted violent sex offender who admitted killing two women decades apart and who authorities believe may be a serial killer, was sentenced Thursday morning to two consecutive terms of 20 years to life in prison. buffalonews.com/news/local/cri…

It was always going to be a hard sell, but the push to get term limits for Erie County elected officials is officially dead. How it all went down today: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

ICYMI: Deidre Williams Boyd details the progress on the African American Heritage Corridor. buffalonews.com/news/local/art…

After road salt shortages last year, WNY streets departments are working to make sure they have enough this winter. by Stephen T Watson buffalonews.com/news/local/art…

Erie County Water Authority ratepayers will see another rate increase this year. by Sandra Tan buffalonews.com/news/local/art…

NYAG Letitia James and 19 other states are suing the Trump administration over new restrictions on the use of funding for homelessness programming. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

With many financial challenges ahead, will a hard control board return during Mayor-elect Sean Ryan's first term? Ryan, Council Members and control board leadership all want to avoid it. buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

The city is seeking a new operator for the Erie Basin Marina and the adjacent restaurant spaces with a Request for Qualifications due this week. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

The man accused of starting a fire in his apartment, killing his girlfriend and their 4-day-old son has been granted an extension to decide if he will pursue a psychiatric defense. by Aaron Besecker @aaronbesecker.bsky.social buffalonews.com/news/local/cri…

The Erie County Sheriff's Office has their new helicopters, but the controversy around their purchase continues. by Sandra Tan buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…

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Environmentalists slam Hochul, say they were silenced at hearing on All-Electric Buildings law buffalonews.com/news/local/art… via The Buffalo News

Mayor-elect Sean Ryan has a tough hill to climb to get the city's finances in order, while also needing to deliver on a long list of campaign promises. Still, he is optimistic as he prepares to take office next year. My latest: buffalonews.com/news/local/gov…