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• Anonymous couple pays for Batavia family's mattress and leftover layaway payments

  07-12-2021 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A mother and daughter in Batavia received quite the early Christmas gift from complete strangers. An unnamed couple paid more than $1,300 for the family standing behind them in line at Xtreme Discount Mattress Warehouse. General Manager Ricky Thompson says the mother/daughter duo were making layaway payments on an adjustable base [...]
  
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• Lancaster High School star athlete severely injured in crash

  02-04-2025 04:06 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster High School senior and athlete Lincoln Counihan was left with severe injuries after he was in a car accident this past weekend. His family and friends are now rallying around him as he faces a long road to recovery.The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the corner of Kennedy Court near Belmont Avenue.As 18-year-old Counihan was pulling out of his parents’ driveway, he was struck by another car, driven by a 45-year-old male, on the driver's side
  
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• Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip

  02-04-2025 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in months, the Sabres are not the least in the East.Tuesday night's 5-2 victory in Ottawa, the second on a three-game trip for the Sabres and seventh win in the past 10 games elevated Buffalo into 14th in the Eastern Conference with 70 standings points. The Sabres passed the Boston Bruins, who extended their winless skid to nine games with a 4-3 loss in Washington.The Sabres dropped into last place in December during their 13-game winless streak. M
  
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• Buffalo Common Council approves restrictions on short-term rentals

  02-04-2025 02:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council approved changes to rules for short-term rentals in the city, which comes after city leaders temporarily halted new applications in December of last year.The changes include restrictions on where people can operate short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, in the future if they do not reside on that property.The new changes state that any non-owner-occupied rentals are banned from residential zones. The owners of those properties are also required to
  
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• Shea's celebrates its founder's birthday, legacy

  02-04-2025 00:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The man behind some of the most iconic theaters in Western New York, including Shea's, was born over 160 years ago. In honor of Michael Shea's 166th birthday, the theaters are celebrating him and how his legacy continues today."He had a huge impact here in Buffalo," said Brian Higgins, Shea's President & CEO. "He leaves a beautiful legacy, and our responsibility is to make this better than how we found it so that the next generation can build on the work that we do he
  
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• Remarkable Women 2025: Monica Lynch named local winner

  02-04-2025 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 celebrates Women's History Month by introducing standout women who make a difference in Western New York. After sharing five inspiring stories, Monica Lynch of Buffalo was named the local winner of the 2025 Remarkable Women campaign.The campaign is part of Nexstar Media Group's nationwide initiative that honors women's influence on public policy, social progress and quality of life — celebrating women who inspire, lead, and forge the way f
  
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• UB student loses grandmother during Myanmar earthquake

  02-04-2025 00:10 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A student at the University at Buffalo lost her grandmother during the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Friday in Myanmar's capital.Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble as crews continue their search. The death toll is now over 2,700, with thousands more injured and hundreds of people still missing."I just lost my grandmother three days ago," Sue Wine said. "I don't think she would pass away, if not because of the earthquake."Wine's 86-year-old grandmoth
  
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• Remarkable Women 2025 winner: Buffalo combat veteran Monica Lynch instills hope

  01-04-2025 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 celebrates Women's History Month by recognizing remarkable women in Western New York. The 2025 campaign concludes with Monica Lynch of Buffalo — a mother, disabled combat veteran, cancer survivor and community advocate.
  In 1990, Lynch answered the call to serve."I went right on down on Huron Street and I said, 'OK, I'm ready to sign up,'" Lynch said. "I went to the Air Force first and took a test, and they were like, 'Well, you're about three, four point
  
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• Remarkable Women 2025: Buffalo combat veteran Monica Lynch instills hope

  01-04-2025 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 celebrates Women's History Month by recognizing remarkable women in Western New York. The 2025 campaign concludes with Monica Lynch of Buffalo — a mother, disabled combat veteran, cancer survivor and community advocate.
  In 1990, Lynch answered the call to serve."I went right on down on Huron Street and I said, 'OK, I'm ready to sign up,'" Lynch said. "I went to the Air Force first and took a test, and they were like, 'Well, you're about three, four point
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Oregon's Jamaree Caldwell could be a great fit on the Bills

  01-04-2025 23:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Oregon's Jamaree Caldwell is a colossal defensive tackle weighing 332 pounds. He was a dominant force up front whose production goes beyond stats.
  Caldwell demanded double teams. The former Oregon Duck did the dirty work so his teammates could get the sack or the tackle for loss which is something he takes pride in."When you turn on tape, I'd rather take on two than anything," said Caldwell. "Free up some guys. I feel like that's what made us more dominant is somebod
  
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• New motion filed to change trial venue in Tops shooter case

  01-04-2025 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The defense team representing the gunman in the Tops mass shooting has filed a new motion to change the venue for the federal trial. Gendron shot and killed 10 people and injured three others in a racist attack at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue on May 14, 2022. He could face the death penalty if convicted.The attorneys for Payton Gendron are requesting the trial be transferred to the New York City area. WIVB News 4's coverage on the Buffalo Supermarket Mass ShootingIn
  
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• DOCCS releasing some inmates early due to staffing

  01-04-2025 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In a memo obtained by NEWS10, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Daniel Martuscello announced that some incarcerated individuals will be moved to residential treatment facilities. Section 73 of New York State Correction Law allows Martuscello to make this call, said the memo.Prisoners who are within 15 to 110 days of an approved release date, not serving a sentence for an A-1 or A-2 non-drug offense, a class B through E violen
  
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• Happy Together Tour returning to Erie County Fair

  01-04-2025 16:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Happy Together Tour is set to return to the Erie County Fair in August.The tour, compromised of '60s and '70s acts, includes The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills, will play at the fair on Aug. 8.The group is known for their songs "Happy Together," "This Magic Moment," "Young Girl" and "Hair." They have 55 Billboard Top 40 hits between them.Tickets will go on sale on June 6 by clicking he
  
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• Scholar Athlete: Wilson's Keegan Herrmann

  01-04-2025 05:14 via wivb.com
  
  WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Heading into his junior year at Wilson, Keagan Hermann's teammate made a comment that stuck with him and laid the foundation for the season."The goalie, Jake Austin, came up to me after one of our tournaments and he said 'I don't think I've ever won anything wearing a Wilson jersey,'" said Keegan Herrmann. "I was like what? This can't be possible."Keegan Herrmann along with the rest of his teammates turned a dream into a reality winning a league and sectional title. H
  
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• Ice on Lake Erie delays American Mariner's transit, boom removal

  01-04-2025 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What seemed like another large ship stranded in the ice on Lake Erie Monday wasn't actually the case.
  The American Mariner, according to the United States Coast Guard, was stopped as a standard part of the vessel's transit process. The Coast Guard said the vessel is simply waiting for a pre-planned tug to navigate nearly 500 square miles of ice -- which is close to three feet thick -- still covering the lake.“They got underway this morning and they were waiting
  
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• Local Burmese community reacts to devastation in Myanmar after earthquake

  01-04-2025 01:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The desperate race to find survivors of the massive earthquake in Southeast Asia continues. It's estimated that more than 2,000 people have died from Friday's natural disaster. The majority of the casualties are at the epicenter, Myanmar.Meanwhile, the local Burmese community is reacting to the devastation.Faustina Palmatier is the executive director of the Karen Society of Buffalo. She has family and friends in Myanmar. She checked on them as soon as she found out the co
  
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• News 4 Art Director Kurt Murphy retires after 43 years

  01-04-2025 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Longtime News 4 Art Director Kurt Murphy has retired after 43 years at the station.He was a pioneer, overseeing the switch from drawing to digital graphics throughout his time at News 4. Everything you see here at News 4 -- from our logo to our animation -- was designed by Kurt.To hear Kurt's story, listen to his full interview with Dave Greber and Kelsey Anderson in the video player above.
  
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• Jamestown man sentenced for promoting contraband after killing 2 under the influence of meth

  01-04-2025 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man was sentenced for promoting contraband on Monday after he caused the deaths of two separate people in two separate car crashes while under the influence of meth, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office. Jamestown man sentenced after killing teen, then killing other woman while on bailIn January 2022, Randall Rolison, 61, hit and killed 15-year-old Alexis Hughan in Jamestown. He was convicted of second-degree manslaughter.
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• Bills sign punter Brad Robbins, '23 draft pick released by Bengals

  31-03-2025 23:36 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills filled their open spot at punter by agreeing to sign Brad Robbins, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the agreement. NFL.com first reported the deal.Robbins joins Buffalo with the plan to take over the job after the team cut Sam Martin to free up salary cap space in early March.The 26-year-old Robbins h
  
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• Tonawanda officers to be charged with Taylor's Law violations

  31-03-2025 23:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dozens of police officers in the Town of Tonawanda will be charged with violating the state’s Taylor Law after a town investigation found the officers participated in an illegal strike.Sources told WIVB News 4 that the town wrapped up its investigation into the alleged illegal strike last week and sent its findings to the state’s public employment relations board. Letters to individual officers are set to go out this week.Town leaders said officers participate
  
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• Police say thousands of dollars in damage done to Lakeside Bike Park building

  31-03-2025 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A building at the Lakeside Bike Park suffered thousands of dollars in damage during a burglary on Sunday, according to the Buffalo Police Department.Police said the incident occurred at a building on the 800 block of Fuhrmann Boulevard. A door, the inside of the building, and two windows were damaged. Police are seeking to identify two people who they believe to be involved in the incident pictured below.
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• Prosecutor makes offers to 10 New York prison guards charged in inmate's death

  31-03-2025 21:54 via wivb.com
  
  UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A special prosecutor said Monday he made offers to resolve criminal cases against 10 New York prison guards indicted in the beating death of a handcuffed man.Six correctional officers were charged with murder last month in the December death of Robert Brooks, 43, whose brutal beating was captured on body-worn cameras. Three other prison employees were charged with manslaughter and another with evidence tampering.The offers were publicly revealed during a pretri
  
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• Ross Lynch bringing 'The Driver Era' band to Artpark

  31-03-2025 20:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Actor and singer Ross Lynch is bringing his band "The Driver Era" to Artpark for a performance in June.He and his brother Rocky Lynch formed the band in 2018 following the separation of "R5" and have amassed a large following ever since. "The Driver Era" has over 500 million streams and four albums under their belt.Ross is best known for being a child actor on Disney Channel, but has most recently starred in Netflix's "My Friend Dahmer" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced for killing his girlfriend at MLK Park in 2021

  31-03-2025 20:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced Monday morning to a determinate sentence of 20 years for killing his girlfriend at MLK Jr. Park in the spring of 2021, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Mushagdusa Nankumba, 22, beat and strangled Larrinsha Johnson, 18, in a vehicle parked at the park the morning of April 17. Nankumba contacted a family member who then contacted police. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
  It was later determined that she died from asphy
  
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• Tolls to increase at Rainbow, Whirlpool, Lewiston Queenston bridges in May

  31-03-2025 20:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tolls are set to increase at three Western New York U.S-Canada border crossings in May, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission said Monday.Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and Lewiston Queenston Bridge will be affected by the change.
  Starting on May 1, standard passenger vehicles will be required to pay $6 ($8.50 CAD) from the current $5, while standard five-axle vehicles will be required to pay $34 ($48.50 CAD), a jump from the current $32.This is the first time since
  
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• Hamburg barber shop raising money, awareness for suicide prevention

  31-03-2025 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four master barbers at Jay's Barber Shop in Hamburg are holding a 24-hour haircut marathon this week to raise funds and awareness for the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County.Alex Gentz, a master barber at Jay's Barber Shop, said the barbers like to be there for their customers, calling them friends, not just customers."You don't know when someone's struggling," said Cosmo Keller, a master barber at Jay's Barber Shop. "It doesn't always show on their face or d
  
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• Temperatures take a noticeable dip

  31-03-2025 19:22 via wivb.com
  
  Get ready for the bottom to fall out when it comes to temperatures. A cold front sweeps through the region this morning. An increasing southwest breeze ushers in a much chillier air mass with the cold air deepening overnight into Tuesday.Aside from an unseasonably chilly Tuesday, generous sunshine takes over.Already the next disturbance is waiting in the wings for Wednesday with the next round of raindrops arriving toward Wednesday afternoon, then tapering off for Thursday afternoon.
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• Soggy spring rollercoaster on tap this week

  31-03-2025 19:22 via wivb.com
  
  Temps will fade into the afternoon as we ride the latest cool wave of spring.An increasing southwest breeze ushers in a much chillier air mass with the cold air deepening overnight into Tuesday. While it will begin on a chilly note with most areas just below the freezing mark, we are likely to return to wide open sunshine during the day.
  Aside from a cool Tuesday, temps will moderate by midweek. Already the next disturbance is waiting in the wings for Wednesday with the next round of raindrops a
  
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• Shaking the clouds but not the chills today

  31-03-2025 19:22 via wivb.com
  
  While it will begin on a chilly note with most areas just below the freezing mark, we are likely to return to wide open sunshine during Tuesday.Aside from a cool Tuesday, temps will moderate by midweek. The next disturbance is waiting in the wings for Wednesday with the next round of raindrops arriving toward Wednesday afternoon, then tapering off for Thursday afternoon. This round could drop another .25-1" worth of rain.Some gusty thunderstorms will be possible by Wednesday afternoon. Rain fade
  
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• Severe weather threat for Wednesday

  31-03-2025 19:22 via wivb.com
  
  Wind gusts may reach up to 50 mph across the Southern Tier Wednesday night. It is possible the Buffalo NWS may issue wind advisories for that area.NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area running from a Carlton-Eagle-Portville line westward for a low-end marginal chance of an isolated thunderstorm mainly Wednesday night for potentially strong damaging wind gusts. There will also be a 2% risk of a tornado within the same area.Aside from a cool Tuesday, temps will moderate by mid-late w
  
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