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In this episode, Tom asks the listeners if they have ever been scammed. Later on, Tom takes calls and asks the listeners what grade they give former Mayor Byron Brown during his tenure as Mayor of Buffalo.

Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the Council's decision to override Mayor Byron Brown's veto on budget deadline amendments full 227 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:45:00 +0000 Z3BiLkyqYwkCp0PvtdqKMRgpvi1ToSLA buffalo,wben,news WBEN Extras buffalo,wben,news Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the Council's decision to override Mayor Byron Brown's veto on budget deadline amendments Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon addresses rumors of Mayor Byron Brown leaving office early. Also, the city rolls back a controversial amusement fee for entertainment venues.

Mayor Byron Brown with tornado cleanup update

Between four buildings alone damage estimates are around $2.5 million. Mayor Brown says in totality the damage cost will be more than that.

Hear all of today's coverage of the EF1 tornado that touched down on the lower west side of Buffalo this afternoon. Hear from Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo Department of Public Works Commissioner Nate Marton, and meteorologist Andy Parker among others, and your phone calls as we bring you all that latest on today's severe weather that swept across Western New York.

Mayor Byron Brown with WBEN's Tom Bauerle on storm damage in Buffalo

An Erie County Court judge revoked a demolition permit hours before properties in Buffalo's Cobblestone District caught fire last Tuesday. Also, the ATF has been asked to investigate the fire.

Several properties in Buffalo's Cobblestone District were damaged in a fire on Tuesday. Mayor Brown says the city will continue its pursuit of eminent domain for the sites.

On the two-year anniversary of the racist shooting at Jefferson Avenue Tops, hundreds gathered at the site. Today, the Buffalo Common Council will hold a public hearing on Mayor Byron Brown's proposed budget for the upcoming year.

Are you interested in learning what Mayor Byron Brown is prioritizing in his proposed budget for 2024-2025? Do you want to know how you can influence the city budget? Check out PPG's virtual workshop (from May 13, 2024) on the city's proposed $618 million budget.  We discuss where the City gets its revenue, what the City spends its money on, and what's changed since last year.  We also take a deeper look into funding for PPG Community Agenda and partner priorities, such as youth services, rental housing inspections, arts funding, and snow removal. The 2024-2025 proposed budget public hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 5pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Sign up to speak or leave comments for the public record. Important links: Workshop slides Council Budget Resources Citizens Guide to Understanding the Budget Proposed 2024-2025 budget Full workshop on YouTube To learn more about our work, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ppgbuffalo.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Share your ideas for improving our community by emailing us at ⁠⁠⁠info@ppgbuffalo.org⁠⁠⁠. Whether it's highlighting community organizations you admire, shedding light on deserving initiatives, or providing feedback on our current episode, we welcome your thoughts. Let us know how you envision positive change in our community!

Mayor Brown recalls the events of May 14th, 2022 and how the city has come together during that time.

Mayor Brown says police are making progress in their investigation thanks to video from the community.

Mayor Byron Brown unveiled his budget for FY 24-25 on Wednesday, and it features an eye-popping 9% tax increase. Mitch Nowakowski reacts.

Mayor Byron Brown says the city prepared for the worst but got the best on Monday.

Mayor Brown discusses the top issues in Buffalo over the last week.

Mayor Byron Brown is heading to Albany today, joining other mayors as part of the annual state budget process.

Mayor Byron Brown provides a snow update from the City.

Mayor Byron Brown on Buffalo storm preps

Ahead of the city's New Year ball drop, Mayor Brown says he has a decision to make in 2024.

The Christmas Blizzard that paralyzed WNY last year arrived on the 23rd, one day from today. Mayor Byron Brown shares how he wants people to remember the victims of the storm.

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On today's episode, Kissena Frazier founded Akcess Granted, a college access coaching company that helps underrepresented and marginalized communities through the college enrollment process. As a first-generation college student and graduate, Fraizer speaks on her experience as a young mother navigating college. Last year, Mayor Byron Brown made November 8 "First Generation Day", in honor of Frazier. Frazier speaks about Akcess, HBCU's, the ban of critical race theory, limitations of African American studies in Florida, and more.

After going on a military aside in the first half of the segment, Bauerle talks about the news that Brian Higgins will resign his position in government to take over as CEO of Shea's, who will take his place, could it be Mayor Byron Brown?

The city's snow plan for the coming season has been released, featuring numerous changes to the city's storm response procedures.

In the first half of the hour, hear State Police Major Eugene Staniszewski, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia, and Mayor Byron Brown deliver remarks on this morning's tragedy, and in the second half of the hour, Mayor Bryon Brown joins the program to offer further comments on this morning's events.

Mayor Byron Brown shares more info on the significance of the Tech Hub designation given to Buffalo. Also, more on small business grants for Buffalo businesses and the city's snow plan.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announces Winter Weather Task Force recommendations

Police are investigating incidents of vandalism at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Mayor Byron Brown appoints new Deputy Mayor of Operations and Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement, and in sports, Buffalo Bills training staff honored at ESPYS with Pat Tillman Award for Service for their efforts in saving Damar Hamlin.

Cuts to overtime to Buffalo police and firefighters are part of the common council's changes to Mayor Byron Brown's spending proposal. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams are calling on President Joe Biden to waive a rule that says migrants have to wait six months before they can apply to get a job.

A government watchdog group calling into question the salary commission that recommended raises for several City of Buffalo officials. Mayor Byron Brown says the city is prepared with a series of events to mark the one-year anniversary of May 14.

President Joe Biden faces challenges heading into 2023 as tensions mount in China and North Korea, the war in Ukraine carries on and pandemic-era border crossing limits could be lifted. Buffalo, N.Y. Mayor Byron Brown joins Meet the Press NOW as his city begins to pick up from a deadly winter storm. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Afghan women face harsh new restrictions under Taliban rule, and Afghan refugees in the U.S. are at risk of being sent back to Afghanistan when their humanitarian parole expires next year.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown joins Meet the Press to discuss the latest on the investigation into the Buffalo shooting. New York Governor Kathy Hochul talks about the state's response. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the economic hardship families are facing and the Biden administration's agenda. Matt Bai, Al Cardenas, Susan Page and Ashley Parker join the Meet the Press roundtable.