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High Gas Prices Drive Up 2027 Social Security Benefit Increase Estimate

William Strasmore April 15, 2026

For the thousands of retirees and beneficiaries across Buffalo and the greater Western New York region, the financial outlook for the coming years is coming

Sticker Shock: Why New Car Prices Are Nearing $50,000 and How Buyers Are Coping

William Strasmore April 11, 2026

For decades, vehicle ownership has been a cornerstone of life in Western New York, representing the freedom to navigate everything from the daily commute to

US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.11%, Erasing Recent Declines

William Strasmore March 12, 2026

By William Strasmore BUFFALO, NY — The U.S. housing market continues to navigate a persistent slump, a trend that began in 2022 when mortgage rates