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  • Start of Winter Olympics means a boost for local curling club

    Start of Winter Olympics means a boost for local curling club
    Feb 5 2026
    The Winter Olympics are giving a visibility boost to the Buffalo Curling Club. Curling Club Founder Danielle Buchbinder told WBEN it's a rush of activity every four years for the Club.
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    14 min
  • How's snow removal going in Buffalo? It depends on who you ask.

    How's snow removal going in Buffalo? It depends on who you ask.
    Feb 4 2026
    Mayor Sean Ryan has touted his administration's snow response as the best the city has seen in years. North District councilman Joe Golombek disagrees, though, saying the administration is going through "growing pains" that it will learn from. Golombek spoke with WBEN about some of the problems he observed during the recent snowfall.
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    18 min
  • Governor Hochul's favorability is rising. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg explains why.

    Governor Hochul's favorability is rising. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg explains why.
    Feb 3 2026
    New polling from Siena College shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability is climbing, and her policy proposals are playing a large part. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg takes a closer look at the numbers.
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    16 min
  • What does a new Fed Chair mean for you?

    What does a new Fed Chair mean for you?
    Feb 2 2026
    Kevin Warsh is set to take over for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. What does it mean for our wallets? Jill Schlesinger breaks down all that the Fed Chair does and why the move is one to watch.
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    18 min
  • Extended cold, snow poses challenges for Buffalo Schools

    Extended cold, snow poses challenges for Buffalo Schools
    Jan 30 2026
    Deciding whether or not schools will be open has been a challenge for districts over the past week, Buffalo Public Schools included. Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott explains what goes into those decisions and the difficulties his district has faced specifically.
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    17 min
  • Domenic Cortese shares tips for weatherproofing your home during winter chill

    Domenic Cortese shares tips for weatherproofing your home during winter chill
    Jan 29 2026
    The snow and cold have been unrelenting in Western New York, and our homes are taking a beating. Domenic Cortese, host of WBEN's Hammertime Radio has tips on keeping your home in top shape despite the elements.
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    17 min
  • Clergy abuse survivors share their stories in federal court this week

    Clergy abuse survivors share their stories in federal court this week
    Jan 28 2026
    Dozens of victims of clergy sexual abuse are sharing the details of what happened to them inside federal bankruptcy court this week. Attorney Steve Boyd tells WBEN it's an opportunity to find some healing for survivors, some of whom have been living with trauma for decades.
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    15 min
  • Understanding Mayor Ryan's executive order with immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi

    Understanding Mayor Ryan's executive order with immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi
    Jan 27 2026
    Mayor Sean Ryan signed an executive order Monday that cuts off city resources from being used in federal immigration enforcement throughout the city. Immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi helps us break down what the order from Buffalo's mayor really means.
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    18 min