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WBEN All Local provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in Buffalo and greater upstate New York from WBEN.
Episodes
The Bills reign supreme in the AFC East!
12/2/2024
Duration:00:16:27
The World's Largest Disco is this Saturday!
11/29/2024
Buffalo will be sent back to the past on Saturday when the World's Largest Disco takes over the Buffalo Convention Center! Dave Pietrowski tells us about this year's event.
Duration:00:17:00
A snowy game with plenty of storylines Sunday in Orchard Park
11/27/2024
Sunday's game in Orchard Park has all the makings of a classic as the Bills host the reigning NFC Champion 49ers. Snow is expected, and depending on how other games play out, the Bills could clinch the division with a win. Radio analyst Eric Wood goes over all the storylines.
Duration:00:14:06
Alex Johns carries on his father's tradition of spending a week with the homeless
11/26/2024
For 25 years, Eric Johns spent a week during the holiday season living among Buffalo's homeless population. He's now passing the mantle down to his sons Alex and Nate. Alex Johns tells us how the first day on the streets of Buffalo went and the difference their family's tradition has made.
Duration:00:16:03
What would be the impact if the federal Department of Education is dismantled?
11/25/2024
President-elect Donald Trump has stated one of the goals of his administration is to eliminate the Department of Education. How would that affect local institutions? Jeff Boron from Send Your Kids to College explains.
Duration:00:18:30
Howard Simon has the games to watch as the Bills take the week off
11/22/2024
The Bills are on their bye week, but there's still plenty to look forward to around the NFL this weekend. Howard Simon looks at the most important games that affect the Bills. Also, a look at the home stretch of the Bills schedule.
Duration:00:16:33
Erie County Democrats to start the hunt for their next Buffalo Mayoral nominee
11/21/2024
Erie County Democrats will soon begin searching for their next Buffalo Mayoral candidate. They'll hold a series of forums beginning in December where interested candidates can stake their claim. Party chair Jeremy Zellner tells us how the process will play out.
Duration:00:16:02
Environmental concerns put a hold on 33 tunnel progress
11/20/2024
A State Supreme Court Judge has put a hold on the state's efforts to put a cap on a portion of the 33, siding with an opposition group that is questioning the state's methods in an environmental review of the project. Attorney Alan Bozer represents those opponents and tells us where the case stands.
Duration:00:14:19
What would a minority sale of the Bills look like, and who benefits?
11/19/2024
A potential sale of a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills is on the agenda for the NFL's Finance Committee today. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal broke the story. He tells us who the investors are and what they gain from buying in.
Duration:00:17:46
The Bills take down the undefeated Chiefs in Orchard Park
11/18/2024
Brian and Susan take you through the Bills victory over the Chiefs and all of the local happenings in the Buffalo area.
Duration:00:20:58
Previewing Bills-Chiefs from the KC side
11/15/2024
How are Chiefs fans feeling about this Sunday's game between Buffalo and Kansas City? Josh Klingler, sideline reporter for Chiefs radio, gives some perspective on the game from the opposite side.
Duration:00:16:02
Buffalo letter carriers part of national fight for better contract
11/14/2024
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have been working without a contract for more than 600 days. Letter carriers in Western New York are joining the fight for better compensation. David Grosskopf Jr. is President of NALC Branch # 3 Buffalo. He tells us about the status of those negotiations.
Duration:00:17:56
Jeff Rinaldo explains high-speed pursuit policies following pair of deadly crashes
11/13/2024
A pair of high speed chases left a 14-year-old driver dead in Buffalo and a pedestrian dead in the City of Tonawanda. Jeff Rinaldo, former Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo, now of Vista Security Group, explains police procedures when dealing with out-of-control motorists.
Duration:00:17:54
Workforce Buffalo is helping Sumitomo workers get back on their feet
11/12/2024
More than 1,500 workers are looking at their next steps after the abrupt closure of Tonawanda's Sumitomo Rubber plant. Jacqueline Hall is Executive Director at Workforce Buffalo, a group that provides guidance for people between jobs. She says their numbers have gone up since Sumitomo closed.
Duration:00:15:59
The Bills get off to their best start in decades...and get ready for the Chiefs
11/11/2024
The Bills beat the Colts on Sunday to improve to 8-2 on the season, but the game was really a prelude to the upcoming showdown with the Chiefs in Orchard Park. Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio recaps the win and looks at how the Bills stack-up to the Chiefs.
Duration:00:15:44
Assemblyman Bill Conrad tells us what's next for the Sumitomo Rubber plant
11/8/2024
The Sumitomo Rubber factory is in Bill Conrad's district (NY-140). He details what is being done at the state level to get answers about the plant's closure and what's next for the privately owned facility.
Duration:00:18:01
The Bills look to move to 8-2 in Indianapolis this Sunday
11/7/2024
The Bills head to Indianapolis Sunday, a city that hasn't been too kind to the Bills throughout the years. Radio analyst Eric Wood looks at the top storylines heading into the game.
Duration:00:15:32
Bruce Fisher looks closer at the numbers that put Trump back in the White House
11/6/2024
Bruce Fisher, Senior Advisor at StrategyCorp, looks at the numbers behind Trump's win and what issues voters cared about most.
Duration:00:18:17
Erie County's GOP and Democratic Committee Chairmen say they're confident on Election Day
11/5/2024
Erie County Republican Committee Chairman Michael Kracker and Democratic Chair Jeremy Zellner both say they're confident in their parties' chances on election night. We asked both of them about their expectations and what races they're keeping their eye on.
Duration:00:23:50
Political strategist Carl Calabrese details Trump and Harris' paths to victory
11/4/2024
There's less than 24 hours remaining until Election Day. Political strategist Carl Calabrese checks-in to look at the latest polling and shares each candidate's best path to victory.
Duration:00:17:18