Mark Sommer

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What occurred over the past year, nearly 6,000 miles away, has been felt across the world, including in Western New York, with some feeling less safe due to increases nationwide in antisemitism and Islamophobia.

A group opposed to the $1 billion Kensington Expressway project sought an injunction in State Supreme Court on Monday, seeking to stop the State Department of Transportation from signing contracts and starting construction until three lawsuits filed in Erie County are heard.

Attorney Alan Bozer, who is representing the East Side Parkways Coalition, talks about the organization's lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop the

Semmel's new novel, “The Book of Losman,” is based loosely on his own life and his struggle with Tourette syndrome.

Kyle Semmel is known locally as the communications manager for the Western New York Land Conservancy. He’s also the translator of more than a dozen Danish novels.

Retired Buffalo News reporter and editor Mark Sommer reflects back on a 25-year career at The News.

The old days of seeing wildlife in New York and being pleasantly surprised by a brush with nature are not coming back soon.

Wildlife crossings reduce habitat fragmentation by extending wildlife corridors. The crossings can be in culverts, underpass tunnels, overpass bridges, and would use shelving, fencing and surfaces animals are comfortable walking on.

It was a year of beginnings on Buffalo’s cultural and entertainment scene in 2024.