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• Buffalo man indicted for shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured

  17-06-2024 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on Monday for allegedly killing one victim and injuring two others during a shooting in the Willert Park neighborhood in July 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Ernest Brown, 41, was arraigned on a sealed indictment charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.Around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023, Buffalo police responded to a reported shooting on Genesee Street near Mortimer Street,
  
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• New traffic signal to be activated in Town of Lancaster next month

  28-09-2024 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced Friday that a new Town of Lancaster traffic signal is set to be activated in mid-October.
  The light will be activated in flashing mode at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 at Ransom Road beginning Oct. 14.
  Red, yellow and green operation will begin Oct. 21.
  From Oct. 14 through Oct. 20, the signal will operate in flashing yellow on Route 20 and flashing red on Ransom. Flashing yellow means to slow down, look and pr
  
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• Pedestrian hit, killed outside of North Tonawanda Walmart

  28-09-2024 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda Police Chief Keith Glass confirmed to WIVB News 4that a female pedestrian was struck and killed Friday outside of the Walmart in North Tonawanda.The location was closed down as a result of the incident and remains closed as of 6:20 p.m. Friday.
  North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec said he spoke to the manager of the store. He said they have been cooperating in the investigation and that mental health resources are being provided for anyone who witnessed the
  
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• Mercy Flight pilot rescuing dogs for veterans with PTSD

  27-09-2024 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A retired Navy Seal and current Mercy Flight helicopter pilot is devoting his life to helping war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  Haji Shareef's career as a pilot began long before he joined the Mercy Flight team. Shareef enlisted in the Navy in 1995 but was officially commissioned in 2001. He started flight school in Pensacola, Florida with a dream of becoming a jet pilot."I puked the first 17 out of 19 flights. I did not want to become a je
  
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• 2 Italian citizens apprehended for unlawful border crossing

  27-09-2024 21:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Italian citizens were apprehended for attempting to unlawfully cross the border in Buffalo on Thursday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday.Agents at the Buffalo Station apprehended Raffaele Gambino, 37, and Calogero Anceschi, 60, after they allegedly attempted to illegally enter the U.S. on the International Railroad Bridge in downtown Buffalo.Video provided to WIVB News 4 by the CBP shows the two men jogging across the bridge.Courtesy: U.S. Custo
  
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• 4 games to watch: Canisius-St. Joe's rivalry, division showdowns in Week 4

  27-09-2024 21:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Week 4 high school football slate kicked off Thursday night, with highlights including Pioneer improving to 4-0 and taking command of the Class B-2 division with a 26-14 win against previously unbeaten South Park in a matchup of top-ranked small schools, along with Niagara Falls gaining a hard-fought 26-20 win against non-league neighbor Niagara Wheatfield.The latest installment in Western New York's most storied rivalry is among our games to watch this weekend.Canisi
  
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• Suspect in Old Pink arson to be released to inpatient treatment facility

  27-09-2024 21:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The suspect in the arson at the Old Pink on Allen Street is being sent to an inpatient treatment facility, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.John W. Burns, 40, is accused of burning down the popular Allentown bar on June 17 following an altercation earlier that night. The Old Pink demolished after Monday morning fireBurns will serve 28 days at the inpatient facility to address health issues. It is unclear whether he will return to federal court to face charges.
  
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• Report: Alleged negligence at Buffalo VA Medical Center caused delays in care

  27-09-2024 20:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Many patients who were treated at the Buffalo VA Medical Center experienced delays in treatment due to alleged negligence within the hospital, a report released on Friday stated.The report details multiple patients, all veterans, who went to the VA for treatment, mostly in 2022 and 2023, and had significant delays in treatment.
  "Community care staff’s delays in scheduling patients’ radiation therapy and neurosurgery appointments resulted in delays in care
  
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• NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty in federal bribery case

  27-09-2024 19:51 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he accepted bribes and campaign contributions from foreign interests Friday morning in a Manhattan courthouse.Adams, who was not handcuffed and remained seated for the proceedings, told the judge he read the entire indictment.“I’m not guilty, your honor,” he said.Adams will be released without bail, with conditions that stipulate who he can and cannot contact related to th
  
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• Hamburg man gets probation for stealing over $300K from dead relative's estate

  27-09-2024 19:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Hamburg man was given five years of probation for stealing more than $300,000 from a deceased relative's estate for a period of nearly seven years, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday.Craig Arno, 63, stole a total of $342,036 from the relative's estate between September 2016 and August 2023. Arno was the executor of the relative's will and put the money into his personal bank account rather than donating it to local charities.Arno also did not re
  
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• 'Party with a purpose': 5th BASH for Mercy Flight returning to RiverWorks

  27-09-2024 19:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers will have the chance to 'Party with a Purpose' as the fifth BASH for Mercy Flight returns to RiverWorks this weekend."Western New York is such an awesome community to operate a non-profit in because the people are just so giving and so generous here," said Scott Wooton, Executive Vice President of Mercy Flight. "What we're able to do is use those funds towards helping offset the cost of our service for folks who may be uninsured or maybe underinsured."Th
  
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• What were these WNY stores before they were Spirit Halloween stores?

  27-09-2024 17:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It's almost October, meaning spooky season and Halloween is getting close.A staple of Halloween is Spirit Halloween stores, which pop up all across the country as the holiday gets closer and closer.Spirit Halloween has also become something of a running joke on the internet, with pictures banners from the store edited onto businesses that close down.
  You may wonder what these stores were before they became the Halloween pop-ups? There are 12 locations in Western New
  
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• $150K in damages estimated from fire on Brownell Street

  27-09-2024 16:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $150,000 in damages was estimated from a fire on Brownell Street on Friday morning, according to fire officials.Crews responded to the vacant home around 5:15 a.m. Friday. The fire began on the first floor of the building.There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News $150K in damages estimated from fire on Brownell Street Mammothon 2024: Goal to get 525 women signed up for mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness
  
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• Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Mack Hollins brings giving spirit to new NFL team

  27-09-2024 14:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wide receiver Mack Hollins already had a track record of getting involved with the community during his time with four previous teams. That’s not changing now that he’s with the Bills.“Especially coming to Buffalo, you know, there’s a strong history of community and the city loving the team,” said Hollins. “So doing stuff that is around the community and around people and can help people the most that I can is really a big emphasis
  
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• Mammothon 2024: Goal to get 525 women signed up for mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  27-09-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and News 4 is proud to once again partner in the annual Mammothon event.Early detection is crucial in the fight against breast cancer. Mammothon has a goal of encouraging 525 women to sign up for a mammogram by Friday, Oct. 4, at either Roswell Park’s downtown Buffalo location or Breast Care of WNY.To schedule an appointment, visit roswellpark.org/mammo or call 1-800-ROSWELL (767-3955).Last year, we hit our goal of 500
  
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• Niagara Falls man gets 20 years for fatally stabbing woman in motel room

  26-09-2024 23:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a woman last year, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
  37-year-old Brian Wallace pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in June for the death of 38-year-old Lauren Hayes.
  Shortly before 2 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 21, 2023, police said they responded to a motel in Niagara Falls where a woman had reportedly been stabbed. The body of the decease
  
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• Vape shop in Kenmore raided, shut down by state cannabis agency

  26-09-2024 22:26 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) - A local business has been shut down by the state for illegally selling cannabis.Wicked Glass Smoke Shop is located on Delaware Avenue in Kenmore. A sign on the front window greets you saying illegal cannabis on site has been seized by the state's Office of Cannabis Management.According to officials and witnesses, Wicked Glass was raided Wednesday morning. State Police confirm they are leading the investigation. WIVB News 4 received video of the raid shot by an employee of
  
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• 2 arrested, accused of spray-painting racist graffiti at Kenney Park

  26-09-2024 21:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were arrested and charged in connection with racist graffiti spray-painted around Kenney Park earlier this month, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department announced Thursday.
  Stephen Achilli, 20, of Grand Island and 19-year-old Rekwan Gilbert of Tonawanda were both charged with second-degree criminal mischief and making graffiti.Officials said the "extensive" graffiti of racist, derogatory and obscene words and images was done on Sept. 15. The graffiti damaged e
  
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• Helene's winds batter Florida as Category 3 storm races toward the coast

  26-09-2024 21:35 via wivb.com
  
  CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical storm force winds began battering Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene prepared to make landfall, with forecasters warning that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge along the coast and churn up damaging winds hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S.
  Helene was upgraded to a major Category 3 storm Thursday afternoon ahead of its expected evening landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast. Hurricane an
  
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• Becker Farms celebrates 130th anniversary

  26-09-2024 21:18 via wivb.com
  
  GASPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Every day, Melinda Vizcarra walks and tends the grounds where past generations of her family planted their roots.Vizcarra's great grandparents opened Becker Farms in 1894. Just like the apples on the trees, the farm keeps growing every year.
  Forty-five years ago, her and her husband decided to open the farm to the public. With the help of their children, they've expanded to include a winery, taste rooms with their own micro-brews and hard cider, and a community suppo
  
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• Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain

  26-09-2024 21:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff, a Sabres captain of yesteryear, recognized the leadership quality of star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin early in his return to Buffalo.“He does everything right, first and foremost,” the coach said. “His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games.”Dahlin's status
  
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• Helene races toward Florida as a major Category 3 storm

  26-09-2024 20:42 via wivb.com
  
  CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene could cause a “nightmare” scenario of catastrophic storm surge in northwestern Florida, officials warned Thursday as they urged residents to heed evacuation orders ahead of the enormous storm, which is expected to cause significant damage hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S.
  Helene was upgraded to a major Category 3 storm Thursday afternoon ahead of its expected evening landfall on Florida's northwestern coast
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football

  26-09-2024 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amidst a 3-0 start to the season, the Bills will travel down to Baltimore to take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m.
  Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionBills vs. Ravens will air on NBC. Mike Tirico will be on play-by-play with Cris Collinsworth doing color commentary, with Melissa Stark serving as the sideline reporter.Buffalo Kickoff Live will air at 11 a.m. on WNLO and 11:30 a.m. on WIVB. Josh Allen has most
  
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• Buffalo man accused of murdering wife with axe

  26-09-2024 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man is facing a murder charge, accused of murdering his wife with an axe last month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.Antonio Prieto, 46, is accused of murdering his wife, 29-year-old Elibeth Salazar, at their apartment on the 300 block of Rhode Island Street in the early morning hours of Aug. 26. She was found on the floor of a bedroom.Prosecutors said police found Prieto in the bathroom with self-inflicted knife wounds. He was tran
  
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• OTB contract for Byron Brown approved, would step down as mayor

  26-09-2024 16:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western Regional Off-Track Betting has approved a contract with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown for him to become the organization's next president and CEO. He would step down as Buffalo's mayor in order to take the job.Members voted to offer Brown the position earlier this month. Since then, Brown has been undergoing negotiations with WROTB Chairman Dennis Bassett. It is unclear when he will officially step down to take the job. Brown was not in attendance at Thursday's m
  
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• Male pedestrian struck on Elmwood in hit-and-run

  26-09-2024 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle around 11 p.m. Wednesday night on Elmwood Avenue between Hertel and Himan Avenues.According to police, injuries to the pedestrian are life-threatening.Police also reported that the vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian and are investigating the incident. WIVB will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Male pedestrian, 59, killed in Elmwood Ave. hit-and-run

  26-09-2024 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 59-year-old male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle around 11 p.m. Wednesday night on Elmwood Avenue between Hertel and Himan Avenues.Police reported that the vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian, but said they have located the vehicle while investigating the incident. The driver involved is still outstanding, per BPD.WIVB will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• UMRS reveals contract details for UB resident physicians

  26-09-2024 04:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- UB resident physicians are on the verge of going back on the picket line after contract negotiations with their employer stalled once again on Wednesday. It comes weeks after a four-day strike in early September that impacted hospitals in Buffalo.Wednesday was the third time the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) have sat at the table with University Medical Resident Services (UMRS). Once again, they said it was slow-moving and not productive.“Our ask
  
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• New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

  26-09-2024 03:59 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter.
  The indictment detailing the charges against Adams, a Democrat, was still sealed late Wednesday, according to the people, who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
  The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan declined to comment. The indictment was
  
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• Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village scraps plan to move to Amherst Central Park

  26-09-2024 03:08 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Central Park is being reimagined after losing two major components, MusicalFare Theatre and the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV), that were supposed to break ground at the location.Just a few weeks after MusicalFare Theatre decided it was no longer building a new theater at Amherst Central Park, the BNHV has officially backed out of the project as well.Carrie Stiver, the executive director at BNHV, said the museum staff was excited to have the opportunity t
  
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