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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.
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Can the Bills return to form Sunday against Carolina?
10/24/2025
It's been a long two weeks as Bills Mafia has had to sit and stew over two straight losses to the Patriots and Falcons. The Bills are finally back and have a chance to redeem themselves Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Voice of the Bills Chris Brown previews the game.
Duration:00:16:51
Americans are in for a bad case of sticker shock when open enrollment begins
10/23/2025
You may be shocked at the price of insurance when open enrollment begins in a few weeks. Daniel LaBroad, CEO of Ovation Health & Life Services tells you what to expect.
Duration:00:17:27
Gauging election enthusiasm with Erie County Democrat Chair Jeremy Zellner
10/22/2025
Election day is less than two weeks away, but are voters excited to head to the polls? Erie County Democratic Committee Chair Jeremy Zellner tells us what he's hearing.
Duration:00:13:25
What to know about federal energy rebates that are expiring at the end of the year
10/21/2025
Federal incentives for energy-efficient appliances run out at the end of the year. Domenic Cortese, host of WBEN's Hammertime Radio explains what it means for your home.
Duration:00:16:22
Amherst Supervisor candidates share their vision for the town as election approaches
10/20/2025
Republican Dan Gagliardo and Democrat Shawn Lavin are the candidates in November 4th's election for Amherst Supervisor. One of the hottest issues in the race is the proposed county-run park at the site of the former Westwood Country Club. Crime is another focal point. We asked both candidates how they plan to improve the town and their thoughts on the most pressing issues.
Duration:00:23:11
Is an electric shortage in Canandaigua a sign of things to come under NY's energy plan?
10/16/2025
A project in Canandaigua was recently delayed because of an electricity shortage, and it's causing worries that the same may happen elsewhere when the state's all-electric energy plan becomes active. Ryan Davis, Director of Economic Development for Ontario County tells us what builders and lawmakers are saying there.
Duration:00:17:41
BPD at risk of leadership void unless healthcare deal is reached
10/15/2025
The union representing Buffalo Police Officers has warned the city that as many as 80 officers could retire in the coming months if a new healthcare agreement is not reached. 20 lieutenants and 7 captains are among those that would be retiring. John Davidson, President of the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association explains the situation and whether there's enough to replace the loss in leadership.
Duration:00:14:57
Lawmakers still trying to learn details of NYS energy plan
10/14/2025
New York State's all-electric energy plan is set to take hold in January, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are still waiting to hear complete details. Assemblyman Bill Conrad (D) is waiting to learn how the state's plan will impact Western New York specifically. He told us what lawmakers in Albany are saying.
Duration:00:18:41
The Bills look to go into their bye at 5-1 as they head to Atlanta
10/13/2025
The Bills take on the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football as they look to improve to 5-1 heading into their bye week. Reinforcements are coming on defense as Ed Oliver returns to the lineup. There's questions on offense though as Dalton Kincaid may be a game-time decision. Voice of the Bills Chris Brown previews the game.
Duration:00:16:14
It's Fall Fest weekend in Ellicottville!
10/10/2025
Fall Fest is here! It's perfect timing too with no Bills game. Barb Pump, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce tells us about preparation and what to expect at this year's festival.
Duration:00:14:49
Preliminary discussions are underway for a major renovation at KeyBank Center
10/9/2025
Sabres fans will be greeted with a number of improvements when they arrive at KeyBank Center for Thursday's home opener, including a new sound system and security enhancements. Sabres and Bills COO Pete Guelli says that's just the start, and talks have already started for a major renovation of the arena.
Duration:00:16:49
A look at hotly-contested races just a month out from election day
10/8/2025
We're a little less than a month away from election day in WNY. There's a tightly contested race for Town Supervisor in Amherst, and a new Mayor will be elected in Buffalo for the first time in 20 years. Political insider Ken Kruly tells us what he's hearing.
Duration:00:14:26
Reflecting on two years since Oct. 7th terrorist attack with Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein
10/7/2025
Today marks two years since the terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas that took the lives of more than 1,000 people and saw hundreds taken hostage. Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein of Congregation Shir Shalom reflects on how life has changed since the attack, including the "night and day" difference of how Jews are thought of and treated.
Duration:00:15:09
Penalties, turnovers and Diggs burn the Bills on Sunday Night
10/6/2025
The New England Patriots served the Bills their first loss of the season Sunday night in Orchard Park, but Buffalo did it's fair share of self-sabotage. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio gives his reaction to all that went wrong.
Duration:00:16:37
The Bills return to primetime...and Diggs returns to Orchard Park
10/3/2025
Stefon Diggs returns to Highmark Stadium for the first time since being traded in April of 2024 this Sunday as the Bills face the New England Patriots. Bills color analyst and former center Eric Wood talks about what it's like playing a former teammate and also what to expect from the Patriots.
Duration:00:14:35
Shutdown at Canadian border underscores fragility of tech
10/2/2025
It's the third day of traffic havoc in the Buffalo-Niagara region, caused by a system outage in Canada that blocked commercial traffic from entering Canada. The cause of the outage isn't known, but cybersecurity expert Arun Vishwanath joined WBEN to discuss the role of technology in our daily lives and the domino effect that happens when something goes awry.
Duration:00:14:15
Deadline day for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's bankruptcy
10/1/2025
Today is the deadline for the Diocese to submit its $150 million bankruptcy proposal to the courts. Attorney Steve Boyd says "this is the first day of the final chapter." Boyd outlines the remainder of the bankruptcy process.
Duration:00:13:42
Efforts to keep local churches open gain momentum after Vatican action
9/30/2025
St. John Kanty in Buffalo is the latest church to gain a new lease on life from the Vatican. A review will be conducted after parishioners petitioned to keep the church open after it was ordered to close by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Mary Pruski from Save Our Buffalo Churches reacts to the news and tells us what it could mean for other churches facing closure.
Duration:00:14:31
Ambitious "town center" plan moving forward with new owner at Boulevard Mall
9/29/2025
Doug Jemal has sold the Boulevard Mall in Amherst to Benderson Development. Town Supervisor Brian Kulpa tells us Jemal's vision to turn the site into a multi-use "town center" will office space and housing will remain.
Duration:00:16:44