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• Community honors Buffalo woman killed in Philadelphia car crash

  06-07-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The family of a Buffalo woman who was killed in a car crash in Philadelphia held a vigil on the city's east side Friday.
  On June 8, 22-year-old Mariah Clemons was visiting a friend in Philadelphia. According to her family, she was involved in a minor crash with a U-Haul on I-75 Westbound. While exchanging information in the right lane of the interstate, a dump truck hit the back of the U-Haul sending it forward.
  The U-Haul struck 3 occupants, a male who is believed to have
  
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• 1 injured in two-vehicle collision in Town of Leroy

  05-10-2024 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Batavia man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning in the Town of Leroy, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced.Officials said the crash was reported at 7:23 a.m. and occurred at the intersection of Griswold and West Bergen Roads. Upon arrival, police saw that 44-year-old Gregory Baker, who was operating a Chevrolet Silverado, was still buckled into his seat that was ejected out of the vehicle, according to the sheriff's office.The other vehicle, a
  
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• Buffalo garbage truck driver's license was suspended at time of crash that critically injured 17-year-old

  05-10-2024 01:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police revealed that the 46-year-old city worker behind the wheel of the garbage truck that hit and critically injured a 17-year-old Wednesday morning was driving with a suspended commercial driver's license (CDL).The 17-year-old, who was backed into by the truck, remains in critical condition at Oishei Children's Hospital. 17-year-old critical after being hit by garbage truck on Rhode Island StreetPolice told WIVB News 4 that an issue with an endorsement on her C
  
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• Twin City Ambulance issues cease-and-desist letter to Town of Tonawanda

  05-10-2024 00:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Twin City Ambulance sent a cease-and-desist letter Friday to the Town of Tonawanda, saying public officials made "false and defamatory statements" about the company's response times Thursday in a press conference.Twin City Ambulance, a private company that serves the town, is asking Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger to retract the statements made during the conference where he announced that the town is launching its own ambulance service after concerns over respo
  
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• Call 4 Action: Quality of life issues at Jefferson Avenue apartment complex in Buffalo

  05-10-2024 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tenants at an affordable housing complex on Buffalo's East Side are concerned about a number of quality of life issues there and they're calling for action.Call 4 Action's Jeff Preval is taking a look at their concerns and the action that's now been taken.These problems include theft, bed bugs and an area of the Jefferson Apartments that crumbled beneath someone's feet.Mary Chambers contacted Call 4 Action about these issues. She says a couple months ago, she was going do
  
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• Sabres fall behind early, lose opener in Prague

  04-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Opening a new season in a foreign land with an old face behind the bench, the Sabres found themselves in a familiar chase.
  Buffalo lost 4-1 on Friday in Prague, Czech Republic to start the season under returning coach Lindy Ruff, giving up two goals in the first period and getting stood up by New Jersey goaltender Jacob Markstrom's 30 saves in trying to rally from behind.Owen Power scored for the Sabres, but not until there was fewer than 10 minutes remaining in the
  
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• Bills injuries: DT Ed Oliver, WR Khalil Shakir, S Taylor Rapp won't play vs. Texans

  04-10-2024 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills won't be at full strength for Sunday's game against the Texans. Starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver, safety Taylor Rapp and leading receiver Khalil Shakir have been ruled out for the game in Houston because of injuries, coach Sean McDermott said Friday.Buffalo's defense could receive a boost from the return of linebacker Terrel Bernard. The defensive captain has been a full participant in practice this week and is listed as questionable after missing the pa
  
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• Sunday's 'World's Largest Tailgate' in Cheektowaga will bring awareness to Glioblastoma

  04-10-2024 14:35 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (WIVB) -- Kevin Powers' brother Gary, was huge a Buffalo Bills and tailgating fan. After his three-and-a-half year battle with Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, Gary passed away in June of last year.Kevin is keeping Gary's legacy alive by helping others that are facing similar battles with the disease."Just to have a legacy and something that we can kind of go back to and just celebrate, because he was definitely the life of a party," said Kevin Powers.The Gary Powers foundat
  
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• Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city

  04-10-2024 12:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills play the Texans on Sunday in a game that will feature former player Stefon Diggs, who was very involved with Western New York charities during his time here.
  But there are plenty of new players in Orchard Park who are forging their own community paths, like defensive end Casey Toohill.“This is such a great community to be in,” said Toohill. “So tight knit, you know. Everyone’s Bills fans, which is nice.”Which also made it an ea
  
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• Town of Tonawanda residents not worried about possible tax increase

  04-10-2024 05:02 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — In the Town of Tonawanda - the proposed budget is increasing tax revenue by over $2.3 million. But residents tell us it's a move they are okay with.For the first time in the 14 years since the states 2% tax levy cap was put in place, the Town of Tonawanda may be overriding it, a move that town supervisor Joe Emminger says had to be done. He adds, “This budget was the most challenging budget by far.”   In his ninth year as Town Supervisor,
  
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• Eden resident receives donation from local veterans following July tornado

  04-10-2024 04:51 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) - It's been nearly three months since an EF-2 tornado ripped through the town of Eden. Residents are still trying to pick up the pieces.
  Now, thanks to the generosity of the community, one local veteran is one step closer to a new home.Edward Blasz is a Vietnam war veteran and a member of the East Eden Fire Department. Blasz and his wife, Rosemary, were one of many families whose homes were left in shambles following the tornado."We were dumfounded, everything was gone," said B
  
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• Case dismissed against owner of Newfane farm sanctuary

  04-10-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara County animal sanctuary owner at the center of a cow theft case is closing the chapter on this battle after the case against her was dismissed Thursday morning.The day her trial was set to begin, Tracy Murphy walked out of the Town of Wheatfield courthouse with a victory. On Wednesday, the judge ruled prosecutors could not use evidence or testimony regarding two central parts of the case, the cows at the center of the dispute.
  During a pre-trial conference Wed
  
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• Buffalo man charged with attempted murder, shot victim while on probation

  04-10-2024 03:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a female victim in the leg Wednesday while on parole and probation, the Buffalo Police Department announced.
  Officers said they responded to the shooting call on the 100 block of Butler Avenue around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found the 21-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
  The suspect, an alle
  
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• Power restored to thousands in Evans, Angola

  04-10-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of customers in Evans, Angola, and Brant received their power back after being in the dark Thursday night, according to National Grid's website.Over five thousand were affected in Evans, over one thousand were affected in Brant and nearly a thousand were affected in Angola during the peak of the outage. About 800 were effected in Eden.A spokesperson at National Grid said equipment failure at a substation caused the outage. Latest Local News Town of Tonawanda res
  
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• Power outage affects thousands in Evans, Angola

  04-10-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of people in Evans, Angola, and Brant are in the dark tonight, according to National Grid's website.
  Over five thousand are currently affected in Evans, over one thousand are affected in Brant and nearly a thousand are affected in Angola, as of 8:30 p.m. About 800 are currently effected in Eden. Power is expected to be restored by 10 p.m. Thursday night.The cause of the outage is currently unknown.
  
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• Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

  04-10-2024 01:40 via wivb.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
  The union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, is to resume working immediately. The union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies, also reached a tentative agreement on wage increases, but no details were given, according to a join
  
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• Dockworkers' union suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

  04-10-2024 01:09 via wivb.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
  The union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, is to resume working immediately. Both sides also reached agreement on wages, but no details were given, according to a joint statement from the ports and union Thursday night.
  The union went on strike early Tuesday after i
  
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• Buffalo Salvation Army employee leads help for those affected by Helene in Georgia

  04-10-2024 00:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Salvation Army has teams deployed to all seven states impacted by the devastating storm, Hurricane Helene. They also have 65 'canteens' that hold hot meals for hard hit areas.Several of those canteens are in Georgia, which is where the director of operations for the Buffalo Salvation Army, John Hagelburger, was sent to serve as the logistic chief for the Salvation Army Georgia operations.WIVB News 4's Kelsey Anderson talked with Hagelburger live on News 4 at 5:30, Thu
  
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• Buffalo Salvation Army employee leads help for Helene victims in Georgia

  04-10-2024 00:33 via wivb.com
  
  LYONS, Georgia (WIVB) -- The Salvation Army has teams deployed to all seven states impacted by the devastating storm, Hurricane Helene, and 65 what they call 'canteens,' serving hot meals in hard hit areas. Several of those canteens are in Georgia, which is where the director of operations for the Buffalo Salvation Army, John Hagelburger, was sent to serve as the logistic chief for the Salvation Army Georgia operations.
  News 4's Kelsey Anderson talked with Hagelburger live on News 4 at 5:30, Thu
  
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• Artist Alan Deacon making a difference one brush stroke at a time

  04-10-2024 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- 'I will while I can;' that's the motto that Alan Deacon lives by.Deacon, a former construction worker of twenty years started tripping over things in 2005 and didn't know why. He was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and over the years he's lost the mobility of his arms and legs.Two years ago when he moved from his home in Clarence to Harris Hill Nursing Facility, he found a new way to show his love of creating."It's odd being an artist because every
  
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• 'Block out the noise': Stefon Diggs prepares to face Bills for first time since trade

  03-10-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen has never said a bad word about Stefon Diggs. As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face their former star receiver in a visit to Houston on Sunday, he insists the two went their separate ways on good terms.And the quarterback wasn’t changing his stance a week ago, not wanting to ruffle any feathers when asked about the early season success the Bills have enjoyed with their spread-the-ball motto on offense.He later explained that he spoke out after reading comment
  
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• Police looking for information regarding September assault at South Buffalo bar

  03-10-2024 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department put out a call for action Thursday for any information regarding an alleged assault that took place last month at a bar in South Buffalo.
  Thealleged assault occurred around 2 a.m. on Sept. 22 at Talty's Tavern on South Park Avenue, officials said in a post on X. The suspect was described as a 6-foot male of average build and possibly of Hispanic heritage.Anyone with information is asked to contact Buffalo Police at 716-847-2255. Latest Local
  
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• In return to Buffalo, can Lindy Ruff provide structure that leads Sabres back into postseason?

  03-10-2024 22:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Coach Lindy Ruff’s return provides 16 years of experience behind the Sabres bench. Can he bring luster back to a franchise that's floundered through various rebuilding plans, is on its fourth general manager and gone through six coaches since Ruff was fired a month into the lockout shortened 2013 season?
  At the very least, the 64-year-old brings structure and discipline to a young roster that unraveled through last season. The Sabres have talent with forwards Tage Tho
  
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• Pennsylvania US Senate Debate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.
  U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will meet in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.
  Both can
  
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• Pennsylvania US Senate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick trade jabs in debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Nearly one month from the 2024 election, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick met in Harrisburg for their first debate in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.The candidates battled throughout the debate, often claiming the other was lying on the campaign trail and on the debate stage. Both candidates were largely unopposed in the spring primary, setting up a race that could swing the balance of powe
  
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• Pennsylvania US Senate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick met in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.Both candidates
  
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• LIVE: Pennsylvania US Senate Debate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will meet in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.Both candi
  
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• Woman attempting to cross Rainbow Bridge charged with international parental kidnapping

  03-10-2024 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A California woman was charged with international parental kidnapping after allegedly trying to flee to Canada with a 12-year-old daughter she did not have legal custody of, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.According to officials, 55-year-old Mei Tian took an Uber with her daughter to the border to make entry into Canada on the evening of Sept. 27. She allegedly presented a letter saying she had permission from her husband to bring her daughter to Canada but
  
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• Josh Allen wins 1st monthly award in 4 seasons

  03-10-2024 19:09 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September might not have finished well for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, but the quarterback's monthlong performance was of award-winning quality.Allen was selected as AFC offensive player of the month on Thursday. It is the third time in Allen's career he has received the award, but the first in many months. The other occasions came during the 2020 season.In leading the Bills to a 3-1 start over the first month of the season, Allen led all AFC quarterbacks in pa
  
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• Campus deemed safe by police as armed robbery at UB still under investigation

  03-10-2024 19:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A reported armed robbery at UB early Thursday morning is still under investigation as the campus has been deemed safe by UB Police, according to the school.Police said that two students were approached around 12:40 a.m. Thursday by three unknown people near the Creekside Village Apartment's on UB's North Campus. Officials said one person was punched in the head and had their cell phone and wallet stolen, while the other victim reported their jacket was taken.Police s
  
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