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  • Changing weather means new life for WNY's trees, shrubs and gardens
    Mar 6 2026
    A harsh winter took its toll on WNY's gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees, but changing weather means it's time to bring your pride and joy back to life. Chris Zeis from Russell's Tree & Shrub Farm has tips for restoring your hard work as spring approaches.
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    13 min
  • Natural gas prices rise abroad, but not in the US as fighting continues
    Mar 5 2026
    Natural gas prices as a whole remain steady in the U.S. as costs jump across the globe due to fighting in the Middle East. Why are New Yorkers sill paying some of the highest energy prices in the nation, then? NOCO President & COO Michael Casciano tells us.
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    16 min
  • New polling shows the gap between Hochul and Blakeman is closing
    Mar 4 2026
    New polling from Siena College shows Governor Hochul's lead on GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman is shrinking, but by how much? Also, respondents give interesting, bipartisan replies when given unattributed quotes. Pollster Steve Greenberg tells us more.
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    13 min
  • Bracing for rising gas prices in Buffalo as fighting continues in Middle East
    Mar 3 2026
    There's no telling how long fighting in the Middle East will last, though gas prices rising is almost certain. Patrick De Haan, oil price analyst at GasBuddy, breaks down when Western New Yorkers can expect to see prices at the pump go up. Also, why are gas prices so volatile in the first place? De Haan has answers.
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    16 min
  • WBEN's David Bellavia reacts to Operation Epic Fury
    Mar 2 2026
    The U.S. and Israel launched devastating attacks against Iran over the weekend that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and wiped out military infrastructure. Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia reacts to the strikes and says it's a show of US military superiority over its enemies.
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  • Immigration lawyer weighs in on death of Burmese refugee
    Feb 27 2026
    Rosanna Berardi is an immigration attorney at Berardi Immigration Law. She joined WBEN Friday to give her expertise on the case, which has drawn widespread backlash locally and nationally.
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    18 min
  • Downtown theater gets second life as new owner steps up
    Feb 26 2026
    Downtown Buffalo's Market Arcade Cinemas closed on New Year's Eve, but just two months later new owners are bringing the theater back to life. Joe Masher is Owner of Scene One Entertainment. He tells us about some exciting plans for the theater once its doors re-open.
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    16 min
  • Hockey is back as the Sabres take on New Jersey!
    Feb 25 2026
    After a three week Olympic pause, the Buffalo Sabres are back on the ice tonight as they take on the New Jersey Devils. Brian Koziol, pre- and post-game host on WGR550, catches us up on the top storylines surrounding the team as the homestretch of the season begins.
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    17 min