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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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• Bills defying preseason projections, among AFC elite

  05-11-2024 13:48 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — So much for preseason projections and concerns over how this might be a down year for the Buffalo Bills.Clearly, with Josh Allen at quarterback, anything and everything is possible, with Buffalo asserting itself as the class of the AFC East, however flawed the division might be.And yet, significant questions remain regarding the Bills who, at 7-2, have a four-win edge over their nearest division rival, the New York Jets (3-6), and in the driver’s s
  
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• Election Day 2024: Races to watch in Buffalo, WNY

  05-11-2024 12:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Election Day is finally here, and WIVB News 4 is Your Local Election Headquarters. This page includes a rundown of the biggest races we're monitoring across Western New York, organized by constituency.Polls close at 9 p.m. If you need help finding your polling place, click here.Our Election Results page can be found here.President of the United StatesAll eyes will obviously be on the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Dona
  
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• Voelker’s Bowling Alley one step closer to redevelopment

  05-11-2024 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After years of back and forth on what to do with the historic Voelker’s Bowling Alley in North Buffalo, a plan is finally taking shape. The Buffalo Planning Board sent the blueprints Monday for a new mixed-use building to be voted on by the Common Council.Voelker's has stood the test of time for nearly 130 years and now developers and city leaders say a fresh take on the location isn't far off.“The corner is home to a blighted, dilapidated building.
  
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• Starpoint superintendent to return to work after arrest in August

  05-11-2024 02:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Starpoint Central School District Superintendent Sean Croft will return to work and resume his responsibilities as superintendent on Nov. 14, the school's board of education announced Monday.Croft was put on leave after he was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Officials said he struck a tree on Nina Terrace near the intersection of East and West Roads on Aug. 31 in West Seneca. He allegedly showed several signs of intoxication and was said to have failed f
  
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• Bills fan told to cover up Donald Trump shirt during Bills game

  05-11-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local Bills fan got quite the surprise when he was approached by security during Sunday's game and told he couldn't show a shirt he was wearing supporting Donald Trump.WIVB News 4 is heard from that fan, David Buffamonti, who was told to cover up his Trump shirt. The Erie County GOP believes Buffamonti was "singled out" for his political beliefs.
  Buffamonti is a Bills season ticket holder. In a viral video taken during the game, he's being told by security to cover
  
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• 5 people, including 4 teenagers, arrested in connection with stealing vehicle, fleeing

  04-11-2024 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five people, including four teenagers, were arrested Sunday after a stolen vehicle was involved with a shots fired incident in Buffalo and then fled from police, Buffalo police announced.Authorities said just after midnight on Sunday, a Dodge Durango was reported stolen out of a restaurant's parking lot at Jefferson Avenue and East Ferry Street.
  At 12:45 p.m. that day, officers responded to a shots fired incident at the foot of Hertel Avenue. A description of the vehicle
  
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• Niagara Falls man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter

  04-11-2024 22:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man was sentenced Monday to 25 years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced.According to officials, 24-year-old Rohmelo Lewis killed Cortez Galmore during a robbery on May 3, 2022. Galmore had recently relocated to Niagara Falls.
  Two other people involved in a string of robberies previously entered guilty pleas and were sentenced for their roles
  
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• Buffalo man admits to making purchases on illicit online marketplace

  04-11-2024 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to possessing unauthorized access devices after he purchased stolen account credentials for PayPal, Amazon, and Venmo on an illicit online marketplace, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.42-year-old Corey Robert Dodge also purchased account information for FedEx, eBay, eTrade, Chase, Etsy, Walmart and Tracfone.Officials said Dodge, known online as Cakesbaylor, used Genesis Market to purchase 14 packages including stolen account creden
  
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• 'He’s our guy': Allen, Bills show love for Tyler Bass after game-winning kick

  04-11-2024 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  “I love this. I love this sport. It’s what I dreamed of.”Tyler Bass felt the same way that 71,000 fans in the stands felt, when he drilled a 61-yard field goal through the goalposts, giving Buffalo a 30-27 win over the Dolphins.After suffering through the first half, they watched a wild, seesaw battle in the second with no punts, five touchdowns, and the game-winning field goal from Bass.“What a great win. What a story. T-Bass kicking a franchise record kick,” coach
  
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• Third arrest made in connection with MLK Park assault of high schooler

  04-11-2024 17:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A third arrest has been made in connection with an assault last week that left a East Community high school student severely injured, the Buffalo Police Department announced.
  Around 3 p.m. on Oct. 29, a 15-year-old student was punched, kicked and stomped on by several seniors at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. He was taken to the ICU at Oishei Children's Hospital and treated for brain bleeds, swelling and a broken clavicle.The student's family said the attack was over a musi
  
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• Buffalo Police: Scene cleared after bomb threat at DEC office

  04-11-2024 17:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police asked the community to avoid the vicinity of 700 Delaware Ave. late Monday morning due to what officials said was a bomb threat.Authorities said the city's K9 unit conducted a thorough search of the premises and the building was cleared.Officers responded to the scene of an incident at that address around 10:45 a.m. The location is between Summer and North streets just north of Allentown.The building at that address is the New York State Department of
  
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• Buffalo Police: Avoid vicinity of 700 Delaware Ave.

  04-11-2024 17:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police asked the community to avoid the vicinity of 700 Delaware Ave. late Monday morning.Officers were responding to the scene of an incident at that address around 10:45 a.m. The location is between Summer and North streets just north of Allentown.The building at that address is the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 9 headquarters.This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as they become available.Latest Local News Buf
  
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• Thruway maintenance worker hit and killed on I-90

  04-11-2024 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New York State Thruway Authority maintenance worker was hit and killed on I-90 in Chautauqua County Monday morning, New York State Police announced.According to a preliminary investigation by police, a vehicle traveling westbound toward exit 58 in Hanover struck the worker, who was outside a Thruway Authority vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene at 8 a.m. and determined the collision to be fatal.I-90 West was closed for multiple hours due to the accident but reopene
  
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• WNY women's basketball previews: Buffalo, Niagara look to take next steps

  04-11-2024 14:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York’s four Division I women’s college basketball teams are set to kick off their seasons on Monday.Here's a breakdown of each of the teams heading into the new season.
  To see an outlook on the men's teams, click here.BuffaloCoach: Becky Burke (31-30), 3rd seasonLast season: 19-14 (10-8 MAC), 193 NETPreseason projections: 3rd in MAC coaches pollSchedule highlights: Nov. 4 vs. Troy (home opener), Nov. 22 at Canisius, No. 26 at Niagara, Nov. 30
  
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• WNY men's college basketball preview: St. Bonaventure looks for success, new coach at Canisius

  04-11-2024 13:59 via wivb.com
  
  Western New York’s four Division I men's college basketball teams are set to kick off their seasons on Monday.Here's a breakdown of each of the teams heading into the new season.To see an outlook on the women's teams, click here.St. BonaventureCoach: Mark Schmidt (18th season), 384-316 (302-226 at St. Bonaventure)Last season: 20-13 (9-9 Atlantic 10), 87 NET, 102 KenPomPreseason projections: 10th in Atlantic 10 coaches poll, 121 KenPomSchedule highlights: Nov. 4 vs CSU Northridge (home open
  
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• Bass' 61-yard field goal gives Allen and Bills a thrilling 30-27 win over Tagovailoa and Dolphins

  03-11-2024 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, Josh Allen threw three second-half touchdown passes in a back-and-forth duel with Miami's Tua Tagovailoa, and the Buffalo Bills continued their domination of the Dolphins with a 30-27 victory on Sunday.
  The teams traded leads four times in a thrilling second half that included seven consecutive scoring drives — four by AFC East-leading Buffalo (7-2) and three by division rival Miami (2-6
  
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• Erie County residents turn out for last day of early voting

  03-11-2024 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sunday marked the final day of early voting and residents stood in line at the Kenmore-Tonawanda Municipal Building on Delaware Avenue to cast their ballots.
  Over 130,000 people across Erie County have voted early ahead of Tuesday's presidential election."It's the most important election since I can remember since so many things are on the line," said voter Andrew Fuhri. "It is cool to see everyone voting regardless of who they're voting for, but it seems super important.
  
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• Overnight fire in Buffalo causes estimated $1.5M in damage

  03-11-2024 17:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire that occurred overnight Sunday caused an estimated $1,500,000 in damage to a commercial storage building in Buffalo, city officials announced.Fire crews responded to the fire just after 3 a.m. at 710 Ohio St. According to authorities, the large fire caused significant damage to the structure and was confined within the building, which led to a structural collapse.Officials said an estimated $1,000,000 in damage was done to the structure and $500,000 in damage was d
  
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• 'Get out the vote' rallies held in Buffalo

  03-11-2024 02:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With early voting wrapping up and Election Day just days away, both Republican and Democratic committees in Erie County hosted 'Get out the vote' rallies on Saturday, making a final push to get voters to the polls.Leaders on both sides of the aisle said they are confident their efforts will pay off at the ballot box."Over the last several months, we have knocked on thousands of doors and made thousands of phone calls," said Michael Kracker, chair of the Erie County Republ
  
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• UB Bulls beat Akron to move back above .500

  02-11-2024 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  AKRON, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Ogbonna threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Buffalo to its seventh-straight win over Akron, 41-30 on Saturday.After the Zips shocked the Bulls with an opening drive touchdown, a 29-yard pass from Ben Finley to Ahmarian Granger, Buffalo (5-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) reeled off 38-straight points.Ogbonna tied the game midway through the first quarter with an 18-yard pass to JJ Jenkins. His 2-yard toss to Jake Orlando made it 24-7 midway through t
  
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• Road closures, traffic information for Bills-Dolphins game

  02-11-2024 16:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Sheriff's Office has announced traffic and road closure information for Sunday's Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins, which starts at 1 p.m.Starting at 8 a.m., Abbott Road will be closed to both north and southbound traffic until after the game.Around 3:30 p.m., Route 20A, also known as Big Tree Road, will change to two-lane, one-way traffic going eastbound away from the stadium from Fieldhouse Drive to Route 219. From Abbott Road to Southwestern
  
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• Chance is a 'snuggle bug' and needs a forever home

  02-11-2024 16:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Chance, a 2-year-old lab mix who needs a forever home.He's described as being a "snuggle bug" with plenty of energy and would do well with an active family who can take him for walks and hikes. Chance is also both house and crate trained.To learn more about Chance and how you can adopt him, watch the video above or click here.Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can
  
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• Vigil held for mother, 2 children who went over Niagara Falls

  02-11-2024 03:30 via wivb.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains details about a potential self-harm incident.NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) - On Friday, the community came together to remember a mother and her two children who were killed after going over Niagara Falls. A local church held a vigil to offer comfort during this time of loss.State police say 33-year-old Chianti Means, a resident of Niagara Falls, was at Luna Island with her 9-year-old and her five-month-old Monday night when they climbed the guard rail and
  
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• Jason Zucker gets Gordie Howe hat trick, still Sabres skid out of homestand

  02-11-2024 02:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jason Zucker had a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fight, and Dylan Cozens broke his early season scoring drought, but it wasn't enough for the Sabres in a 4-3 loss against the New York Islanders on Friday night at KeyBank Center.Losing their second game in a row to conclude a four-game homestand, the Sabres dropped to 4-6-1 going into Saturday night's game in Detroit.Zucker scored in his third consecutive game when he tipped a point shot from Tage Th
  
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• Bills LB Terrel Bernard will play vs. Dolphins

  01-11-2024 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills expect Terrel Bernard back on the field for Sunday's home game against the Dolphins after the starting linebacker missed last week's victory in Seattle because of an ankle injury.Bernard "should be good to go," coach Sean McDermott said Friday, and Bernard was listed as a full practice participant in the final injury report after being limited earlier in the week. Bernard missed two games earlier this season with a pectoral muscle injury sustained duri
  
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• State Health Dept. points fingers at leadership, financial issues at Weinberg Campus

  01-11-2024 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents are being transferred out of a troubled nursing home in Amherst and, for the very first time, WIVB News 4 is hearing from the state health commissioner on the crisis at the Rosa Coplon Living Center.State health commissioner Dr. James McDonald toured the Weinberg Campus on Friday and was very clear about who is to blame for the crisis at the Rosa Coplon Living Center. He also says the state health department is investigating quality care concerns at the nursing
  
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• Orchard Park man gets probation for stealing $100k in cash and jewels from employer

  01-11-2024 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former employee for a local jewelry business was sentenced to probation Friday for stealing $100,000 worth of money and inventory from his employer, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
  Along with five years of probation, 38-year-old Jason Badagliacca of Orchard Park also agreed to pay $93,000 in restitution to the victim's insurance provider and has already paid back $7,000.Badagliacca stole $100,000 in cash and merchandise from his employer between Se
  
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• THRIVE program sets up Erie County inmates for success with new skills

  01-11-2024 22:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When people are released from prison, some of the most common barriers they face can set them back on a path to incarceration.
  A new program introduced at the correctional facility in Alden this summer is intended to set up inmates for success upon their release with professional skills in the kitchen and a fresh start. Robert Leon is excited to move on and out with a whole new career under his belt thanks to the THRIVE program.
  "It feels great, it feels great," he said b
  
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• THRIVE program ensures Erie County inmates are released with new skills

  01-11-2024 22:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When people are released from prison, some of the most common barriers they face can set them back on a path to incarceration.
  A new program introduced at the correctional facility in Alden this summer is intended to set up inmates for success upon their release with professional skills in the kitchen and a fresh start. Robert Leon is excited to move on and out with a whole new career under his belt thanks to the THRIVE program.
  "It feels great, it feels great," he said b
  
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