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City council members react to state comptroller’s deficit review
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the City of Buffalo is facing a $103 million deficit – slightly less than Mayor Sean Ryan’s $109 million projection. DiNapoli cited years of the city’s reliance on one-time-revenue opportunities, including federal COVID aid to cover budget gaps. Common Councilmember Leah Halton-Pope said these findings did [...]
WATCH: Nationwide battle over redistricting escalates
The fight to redraw the nation’s congressional maps is escalating as Virginia asks its own Supreme Court to pause the ruling that struck down a new map Democrats had counted on.
3 charged after woman, children abducted from Perinton home; deputies still searching for suspect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) -- Three people have been charged after deputies said a woman and her two children were abducted from a Perinton home Saturday afternoon and later found safe at a home in Rochester. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to a Perinton residence around 3:19 p.m. Saturday for a report that a [...]
Man dies on Mt. Wilson trail in second death in a week
A man died while hiking the Mt. Wilson trail Saturday, the second death on the rugged path in a week, authorities said.
Hantavirus: American oncologist who became cruise ship's de facto head doctor speaks
After the MV Hondius' doctor contracted the hantavirus, one American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers.
Suspect in Venice samurai sword attack arrested after bloody assault
Police have arrested Justin Tucker on an attempted murder charge in a samurai sword attack in Venice. The victim suffered a near-severed arm during the bloody Thursday afternoon incident.
WATCH: Bob Iger to receive honorary doctorate from Howard University
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
The Santa Ana teen was traveling at around 35 mph on a black E Ride Pro electric motorcycle when he struck the median and lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities.
Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
Hundreds of animals were rescued from neglect at Southern California sanctuaries as a funding crisis and rising costs push local organizations to the breaking point.
How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's says he will restore law and order to California if he is elected governor. Critics say his record proves otherwise.
'Dark money' casts a shadow over L.A. elections, with mystery group pumping out attack mail
'Neighbors First' is targeting left-wing candidates in the L.A. City Council race. As a nonprofit, it doesn't have to reveal the source of its funding.
Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
Betty Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison at age 78, authorities said.
