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The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced several new actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” Thursday. These pollutants do not break down in the environment and are found in air, soil and water. -
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For the first time in 20 years, the City of Buffalo held an inauguration ceremony for a newly elected mayor, as Sean Ryan took his oath of office. -
They include caps on EpiPen prices, a ban on Styrofoam coolers and an expansion of who can authorize organ donations. -
As Sean Ryan prepares to be sworn-in as Buffalo mayor on New Year's Day, here's a look back at his road to office. Potholes and all. -
A small Catholic church in Orchard Park, New York shows how churches can become more accessible to disabled parishioners. -
The longtime leader of an iconic Niagara Falls tourist attraction has died. James Glynn, who first worked at Maid of the Mist in 1950, then bought the company in 1971, passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. -
Lawmakers are reconsidering prison sentencing and rehabilitation with the Earned Time Act, the Marvin Mayfield Act, and the Second Look Act. -
King has logged more than 20 years as a working journalist, including stints at NY1, KCUR in Kansas City, KUT in Austin and with MPR News in St. Paul, Minnesota. -
A $20 million renovation to the performing arts space marks a step toward "re-hatching" the state-owned venue
