Marian Hetherly

It was March 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic began, but a new poll out from Siena College Thursday finds COVID decisions still weigh heavy on the minds of New Yorkers every day.

The primary for New York governor isn't until next June, but Siena College is out with a new poll looking at different pairings of Democratic candidates.

Ten female officials will work games in the American Hockey League when the season opens Friday.

The state Comptroller's Office has created a new online dashboard to track federal relief funds received during the pandemic, and eight state programs that offer targeted assistance to New Yorkers most severely impacted by COVID-19.

It started as lake effect rain the morning of Oct. 12, 2006. In the end, what was later dubbed the "October Surprise" had stranded hundreds of drivers, taken more than a dozen lives and caused more than $500 million in damage.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting a free performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday at Kleinhans Music Hall.

Four priests in the Diocese of Buffalo are being returned to ministry by Bishop Michael Fisher.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has made two appointments to the state's ethics commission, including one from Buffalo.

Catholic Health and the Communication Workers of America will come back to the bargaining table Tuesday, as a strike at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo enters its fifth day.

CWA workers went on strike at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo as of 6 a.m. Friday. The union representing approximately 2,200 registered nurses and service, technical and clerical associates walked out of overnight negotiations over an 11th-hour bargaining package presented by Catholic Health.