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When it comes to downtown development, most of the major players are established names—figures like Douglas Jemal, Paul Ciminelli, Rocco Termini, and Carl Paladino. But with their recent purchases of Mohawk Place and Electric Avenue, a younger development team is stepping into the spotlight.
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On Friday's Scoreboard...The Sabres demolish the Penguins 7-3, UB Women's Basketball keeps dancing in the WNIT, and the Niagara IceDogs compete in playoff hockey for the first time since 2019. -
Manuel Balce Ceneta/APThe "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.
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The Justice Department accused Howell of repeatedly demonstrating "animus" toward President Trump, after she paused enforcement of an executive order. -
Lawmakers from both parties teamed up to force a House vote on a measure allowing new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, but House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes it on Constitutional grounds. -
The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives. -
The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk. -
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While much of the focus of Shea’s Performing Arts Center expansion has been on the main theater itself and its 710 Theatre, there are plans now underway for a major change to Shea’s Smith Theatre as well. -
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WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- THEATER TALK : CYCLONE at Buff State, SHUCKED at Shea's, PIPPIN at OCC, BUCKET LIST with 2nd Gen on Sunday, INFORMER continues at ART, MATTHEW SHEPARD tonight at Westminster Presbyterian
- Theater Talk: THE INFORMER opens at ART of WNY; NOW AND THEN has big role for Steve Jakiel at Desiderio's; CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, an LGBTQ+ oratorio at Westminster Pres; SHUCKED at Shea's, OUR LADY OF 121st STREET continues at RLTP (see listings)
- Theater Talk: The joys of seeing a show more than once, including MOTHERS AND SONS at Niagara U. and THE LOVED ONES at Irish Classical. Continuing this week GOODNIGHT, TYLER at Ujima, THE HOBBIT at TOY, and THE WIZ at Shea's
- Theater Talk: How can every theater in town have a stellar cast? They do! NEXT TO NORMAL, BLACK BEAR ISLAND, OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET just the latest examples. See listings. And RSVP for SiDP's Feast 3/15
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- GiGi's Playhouse celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
- Disabilities Beat: As advocates speak out, one-house budget rejects involuntary commitment expansion
- Voices of Disability Pride: Sam Mattle on patience, the value of volunteering
- Disabilities Beat: Youth specialists bring new support to young disabled people in rural WNY
WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway
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