Holly Kirkpatrick
Multimedia ReporterHolly Kirkpatrick is a journalist whose work includes investigations, data journalism, and feature stories that hold those in power accountable. She joined WBFO in December 2022.
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Buffalo police shot and killed Edward Holmes, 58, in an incident that the Buffalo police commissioner says was "most likely a suicide by cop situation."
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The Erie County Democratic Committee has unanimously endorsed April Baskin as their candidate for the 63rd District of the New York State Senate.
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"Recognizing Royalty" is the theme of this year’s Black Doll exhibit at the downtown branch of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Lisa Jacobs-Watson is a doll collector and the curator of the event, which has been happening every February since 2020 in celebration of Black History Month.
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A defective taillight is in violation of the New York vehicle and traffic law and could lead to you and your vehicle being stopped by police. Avoid that scenario by getting your taillight checked and fixed for free, this Saturday.
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Erie County District Attorney, John Flynn, will not pursue charges against the Buffalo police officer who shot a suicidal man who was holding what appeared to be a gun.
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The U.S. Justice Department is seeking the death penalty for Tops shooter Gendron.
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The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority voted in support of the tentative contract, despite the multimillion dollar budget gap. But the authority recommends the city make a "gap plan" to outline how it will make up the deficit.
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Pay and performance are at the forefront of the new contract seen by WBFO and ratified by majority vote from the police union's 740-strong members.
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Scanlon, who is one of the council's more pro-administration members, won with an 8-1 vote.
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The Democrat has served as county executive since 2012, and says this will be his final term in the role.