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Acting Mayor Scanlon is addressing his campaign, saying he congratulated Sen. Sean Ryan. The crowd breaks out in chants saying “It’s Not Over” He apologizes for “not getting it done” and the crowd yells “no, don’t give up, never give up” Spectrum News 1 BUF

Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon appears to concede Democratic primary to state Sen. Sean Ryan in the race for Buffalo mayor.

.Senator April N.M. Baskin, a close friend & colleague of Sean Ryan for Buffalo, says his now 10-point lead is (almost) as good as the Bills winning the Super Bowl, and led the crowd in the first few notes of the fight song. Adds “Sean Ryan, you’re changing lives & you will change this city!”

Mayor Malik Evans celebrating with friends and family as he emotionally takes the podium before his friends, family and supporters. Spectrum News 1 ROC

Buffalo’s Dem primary: Sean Ryan - 46.5% Chris Scanlon - 35.3% Garnell Whitfield - 8.1% Scanlon has an independent party line that he could run on, as does Whitfield. There is also a Republican in the race in Nov., James Gardner.

Cheers greet Sean Ryan for Buffalo, who says “This is incredible.” Mayor Chris Scanlon called him to congratulate his victory. But Ryan adds, now it’s time for Buffalonians to come together and get to work. “City hall should be working hard to deliver results for every person,” he said.

A "disappointing" night for the Rasheed Wyatt campaign. Says, "big money won tonight, but big money ain't gonna always control everything." Adds - whoever wins the general election will still have to work w/ him to make sure his constituency is heard in Buffalo. Spectrum News 1 BUF

Good morning, Buffalo. Here's what you need to know today. specne.ws/hGwxzC

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's proposed budget seeks to balance the city's deficit through, in part, an additional 3% surcharge on hotel room rates. But the Common Council hasn't received a proposed law from Scanlon's office to impose the tax. specne.ws/GWmopD

.Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s not ready to endorse Zohran Kwame Mamdani for mayor, still has ?? about his policy ideas & differences of opinion. Adds she still needs to work w/ Mayor Eric Adams. Still a “no” on taxing the rich. Adds Mamdani’s win on affordability is good for her next year!

The next U.S. census isn’t until 2030, but there’s already an important battle brewing in Washington that could lead to a significant undercount in New York. specne.ws/qjtZFX

Erie County Board of Elections decided on Wednesday that Garnell Whitfield be removed from the ballot in November. Whitfield originally said he would appeal to the Supreme Court for the chance to run independently, he has ultimately decided against appealing.

After careful consideration, hours of thoughtful debate, and heartfelt conversations with my wife, my family, friends, and supporters, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to suspend my campaign for Mayor and forgo the Independent line on the ballot this November.

My full statement:

A judge is considering extending the date for the federal trial of Buffalo mass shooter Payton Gendron. specne.ws/1T7znj

Breaking news: The U.S. Senate has passed President Trump's giant tax cut and spending package known as the "Big Beautiful Bill." Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to pass it 51-50. Three Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against it: • North Carolina

New York lawmakers said they started talks about which state policies should be changed next year to reduce the number of teenagers involved in violent gun crimes after 10 people were shot in Albany on the Fourth of July. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/po…

.Mark Goshgarian tells what kind of impact energy industry leaders say the “big, beautiful bill” will have on consumers across New York. specne.ws/koe8qF

The East Side Parkways Coalition has filed an appeal against the New York State Department of Transportation. The group refuses to accept the DOT's current plan and wants Humboldt Parkway fully restored back to park land. specne.ws/pTZTps

Rep. Tim Kennedy refers to the confirmation of Ryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration as “a slap in the face”