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Amherst residents will choose either Shawn Lavin (D) or Dan Gagliardo (R) to be the town's next supervisor, replacing Brian Kulpa. Republican strategist Carl Calabrese tells us what polls have to say about the race.

It was a cathartic night in Orchard Park as the Bills put away the Chiefs 28-21 at Highmark Stadium to improve to 6-2. The Bills got standout performances from youngsters and vets on defense, and an MVP performance from Josh Allen. Sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the game's biggest moments.

The next chapter of the Bills-Chiefs rivalry will be written Sunday in Orchard Park. Both teams are desperate, looking up in the divisional standings. Bills play-by-play man Chris Brown previews the showdown with Kansas City.

Bishop Michael Fisher has returned from The Vatican, where he and other officials from the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo met with Vatican leadership about the Diocese's bankruptcy and "Road to Renewal" plan. Mary Pruski, an outspoken parishioner against the shuttering of dozens of churches within the Diocese, responds to what she heard from the Bishop following his trip.

Election day is just six days away. There's confusion in Buffalo surrounding the city's snow plan. WBEN spoke with Democrat Sean Ryan, Republican James Gardner and Independent Michael Gainer about how they will tackle the city's snow plan if elected November 4th.

The ongoing government shutdown is wearing local food pantries thin. This as SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans are set to expire on Saturday. Catherine Shick from FeedMore WNY tells us what local food pantries are expecting as the shutdown continues with seemingly no end in sight.

It was the dominant win the Bills and their fans needed Sunday as James Cook ran for 216 yards and two scores. The defense also had one of its best games of the season. Sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the game and previews what comes next.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.