Mike Baggerman
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Buffalo, NY, United States
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Border officials prepare for expanded reopening of US land borders on November 8
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – Customs and Border Protection are expecting longer wait times at the US land borders ahead of the November 8 reopening… → Read More
No plans for Erie County Executive to meet with lawmakers on Bills Stadium talks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has no plans to meet with county lawmakers to address the ongoing stadium negotiations. → Read More
Moog employees stage walkout after COVID-19 vaccine mandate
ELMA, N.Y. (WBEN) - Approximately 200 employees at Moog walked out of their job Monday afternoon in response to a vaccine mandate that was announced for employees last week. → Read More
Marijuana businesses wait for regulations to come out as towns and villages decide whether to opt out
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - While the adult recreational use of marijuana is legal in New York, it is still illegal to operate any recreational marijuana business. → Read More
Top Erie County political races highlighted in Amherst forum hosted by League of Women Voters
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - The candidates for the two most notable countywide races for Erie County highlighted their platforms in a forum held Friday morning at the Amherst Center for Senior Services. → Read More
Tire companies warn of winter tire shortage during colder months
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Tire shops tell WBEN the supply-chain issues are having an impact at their businesses and there may be a decrease in winter inventory. → Read More
Gov. Hochul not ready to say if she prefers new stadium in Downtown Buffalo or Orchard Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Governor Kathy Hochul said a stadium in Downtown Buffalo for the Bills is under consideration by the state, but would not say whether or not the state prefers to have the team in the heart of the city or remain in Orchard Park. → Read More
TSA vaccine mandate prompts concerns about delays in holiday travel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – There may be more of a hassle if you are flying this holiday season thanks to the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of the Transportation Security Administration. → Read More
Banks and other businesses still dealing with coin shortage issue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – You may have noticed signs about a coin shortage posted on the front doors of grocery, convenience, and retail stores over the last several weeks and months. The signs all have the same theme: There’s a coin shortage… → Read More
Despite state study on Bills stadium, Buffalo's mayor not optimistic for downtown option
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Despite New York State conducting its own study which examines the feasibility of a stadium in Downtown Buffalo, Mayor Byron Brown is not optimistic a stadium will be built in the city. → Read More
Sabres open season tonight following tumultuous offseason highlighted by Eichel fiasco
It has been a tumultuous offseason for the Sabres. Despite making some notable trades with an eye toward the future, the team is in a stalemate with its franchise star, Jack Eichel, whose medical recovery has been one of the biggest stories in NHL → Read More
Remembering the October Surprise on its 15th anniversary
The 16-hour storm devastated the region for two weeks. It was the earliest snow event recorded by the National Weather Service, but among the most unique in regards to destruction of trees and power outages. → Read More
Frightworld returns for first time in two years to bring scares to WNY
The popular indoor scream park is running each weekend through November 6. Last weekend was their first weekend back in over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic caused ownership to pause their plans to open the park last year. → Read More
Day 6: Strike continues at Mercy Hospital
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - The union at Mercy Hospital continues to negotiate a new labor contract with Catholic Health leadership, but there appears to be no clear end in sight as picketers continue demonstrating outside the hospital for a sixth straight day. More than 2,200 nurses and other hospital employees are fighting for an increase in wages, increased staffing, and other hospital resources.… → Read More
Day 5 of Mercy Hospital nurses strike
As of Tuesday afternoon there are still no signs of an agreement being reached between Catholic Health and the union representing more than 2,200 employees at Mercy Hospital. → Read More
NY cannabis control board to move marijuana regulations forward Tuesday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – Marijuana will take its next steps in New York on Tuesday with the first official meeting of the Office of Cannabis Management, the control board which will determine the regulations associated with marijuana and cannabis. → Read More
Negotiations to continue Tuesday between Catholic Health and Mercy Hospital union
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – Negotiations between Catholic Health and the union representing more than 2,200 employees at Mercy Hospital will tentatively continue Tuesday morning. → Read More
Property tax rate in Erie County to decrease in proposed 2022 budget
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - The property tax rate for Erie County homeowners is expected to drop to $4.33 per $1,000 in assessed home values in next year’s budget, according to Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz who unveiled his $1.6 billion budget. → Read More
Trini Ross confirmed as next US Attorney for WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Trini Ross has been confirmed as the next United States Attorney for the Western District. See what Senator Schumer had to say in our story → Read More
UPS hiring drivers for Christmas season, but long-term transportation issues persist
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – While it’s still September, there are vehicle companies that are already planning ahead for the Christmas season. However, the challenge remains to find workers. → Read More