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• Erie County's network of early voting sites considered the most inclusive in NYS

  12-06-2021 01:16 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This year's political primaries are almost two weeks away, but early voting is set to get underway Saturday at noon. Erie County officials have set up an extensive network of early voting sites and it's considered the most inclusive in New York State. As long as you are qualified to [...]
  
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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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• Botanical Gardens announces Erin Grajek as interim president, CEO

  26-09-2024 02:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' board of directors announced Wednesday its unanimous appointment of Erin Grajek as the organization's interim president and CEO, which takes place effective immediately.The appointment of Grajek follows the death of Mark Mortenson, the Botanical Gardens' former president and CEO, on Sept. 14. He had been in the position since February 2022.Grajek served as the Botanical Gardens' chief operating officer since 2021 and has held
  
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• New York State Police issue alert warning of sextortion scams

  26-09-2024 00:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Police issued an alert Thursday warning the public of a nationwide sextortion scam that arrives to people as an email with a picture of their home in it, threatening to release embarrassing information about them unless they pay up."It's crazy, it really is, there's so much of it out there, they're always changing their tactics," said Lieutenant Jeremy Lehning of the Erie County Sheriff's Office, referring to the ever-evolving landscape of cyber crime and s
  
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• Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to fentanyl charge in connection with overdose death of mother

  25-09-2024 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to a fentanyl charge involving the overdose death of her mother, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.Ranique Davis, 31, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, fentanyl, officials said.On April 22, 2021, police responded to a call at a South Street residence in Lockport and discovered Davis's mother and stepfather unconscious and unresponsive. A
  
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• Western Regional OTB set to offer Byron Brown a contract Thursday

  25-09-2024 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western Regional Off-Track Betting's personnel committee on Wednesday discussed the terms and conditions of the contract it will offer Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to become the group's next president and CEO.Members unanimously voted to offer Brown the position earlier this month. Since then, Brown has been undergoing negotiations with WROTB Chairman Dennis Bassett.Wednesday’s meeting ended with the committee voting to bring the contract to a full vote, which is set t
  
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• Woman safe as police investigate abduction outside Walden Galleria

  25-09-2024 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A person who was abducted outside of the Walden Galleria on Monday evening is now home safe, Cheektowaga Police confirmed to WIVB News 4.News 4 has also learned the victim was an adult woman.Cheektowaga Police said the victim was abducted on the Walden Galleria property, outside of the area's largest shopping mall.A police spokesperson told us, as the incident evolved, the victim was able to contact police and is now back with her family.No arrests have been made as d
  
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• Video: Corgi Cam shows dog's-eye view of Buffalo Bills' Corgi Cup

  25-09-2024 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills weren't the only participants to reach the end zone Monday night at Highmark Stadium.The Bills awarded the Corgi Cup at halftime of their dominant 47-10 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.The Corgi Cam video comes to us from Ziggy, a San Diego-area corgi who has also competed in races during Browns, Broncos, Chargers, and 49ers games. Murphy: Anyone still think Josh Allen is ‘overrated’? Maybe MVP would be a better monikerMonday night's r
  
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• Man gets 7 years in prison for string of attempted armed robberies of convenience stores

  25-09-2024 20:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man received seven years in prison for a string of armed robberies in December 2021, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Cesarick Merritt, 35, attempted to steal cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes while armed on three different occasions. Two were on the same day, Dec. 5, 2021, at stores on Abbott Road in Buffalo and Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, while the third was five days later at a store on the 1000 block of East Lovejoy Street
  
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• Several events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month in WNY

  25-09-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Casimiro Rodriguez Sr. grew up in Lackawanna after his father and mother moved to Western New York from Puerto Rico. Now, Rodriguez helps connect and share the stories of how the Hispanic community evolved in Western New York.Throughout the month, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York is partnering up with multiple entities including  the Buffalo History Museum to hold several events, celebrations and discussions that highlight the importance of Hisp
  
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• 'Freak of nature' Josh Allen has most weekly awards of any NFL player since draft year

  25-09-2024 18:23 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been selected as AFC player of the week for the 13th time in seven seasons, more than any of his NFL peers during that span.Allen was recognized after leading the Bills in a 47-10 win against the Jaguars on Monday night at Highmark Stadium. Boosting Buffalo's record to 3-0 to start the season, Allen became the first NFL quarterbackto ever complete more than 75% of his passes, throw four touchdowns, have no turnovers or sacks take
  
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• 'It's easy to follow a guy like that': Rasmus Dahlin evolving as Sabres leader

  25-09-2024 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin was so determined to not spend another lengthy offseason working out alone in his native Sweden that the Buffalo defenseman invited his teammates to attend an informal weeklong minicamp and bonding session near the Swiss Alps in July.“Usually, I never see anyone during the summer,” Dahlin recalled. “So it was good to meet my teammates when it’s no pressure, no games involved. Just hang out.”They skated and ate together. Boate
  
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• Prominent physician dead following crash in Wyoming County

  25-09-2024 17:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A prominent physician is dead following a crash in Wyoming County on Tuesday, the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.Police responded to the intersection of Wethersfield Road and Hermitage Road in the Town of Wethersfield just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, where an investigation showed that 80-year-old Dr. Richard Milazzo, Jr. of Silver Creek was t-boned by a right-of-way tow truck while driving westbound on Wethersfield. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A
  
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• Award for family of man beaten to death at holding center dramatically lowered

  25-09-2024 12:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The award for the family of a man beaten to death by officers at the Erie County Holding Center in 2012 has been dramatically lowered by a judge.Judge Mark Grisanti lowered what was initially a $100 million reward to a $20 million award after the original award was found to be "excessive." The county was initially ordered to pay $95 million while the five deputies found responsible for inmate Richard Metcalf's death were ordered to pay $1 million each.Richard Metcalf
  
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• NYSEG customers across WNY demanding answers from utility company

  25-09-2024 03:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York residents gathered Tuesday in Cheektowaga seeking answers about why their electric bills have been skyrocketing.Most of the customers said they have never seen prices like this before, but NYSEG continues to say its meter readings are accurate.Two community conversations were held Tuesday where residents were able to sit down with NYSEG representatives to discuss their electric bills one-on-one.
  Christopher Knospe, the regional manager for communicati
  
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• UB resident physicians' union to provide update on contract negotiations

  25-09-2024 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents 830 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo, is expected to give an update on contract negotiations with their employer Wednesday.Beginning Sept. 3, the strike lasted for four days as resident physicians claimed the pay they received from their employer, University Medical Resident Services, was not enough for a living wage. Negotiations were stalled after two meetings took place this mon
  
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• UB resident physicians' union provides update on contract negotiations

  25-09-2024 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents 830 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo, gave an update on contract negotiations Wednesday.Beginning Sept. 3, the strike lasted for four days as resident physicians claimed the pay they received from their employer, University Medical Resident Services, was not enough for a living wage. Negotiations were stalled after two meetings took place this month.After 14 months at the bargainin
  
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• Bills injuries: LB Terrel Bernard, DB Taron Johnson improving, but won't play vs. Ravens

  25-09-2024 00:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills have played stellar defense in starting the season 3-0 despite being without a number of the unit's best players. The banged up group is on the mend, however, it will be at least another week before two key defenders get back on the field.Defensive captain Terrel Bernard and secondary stalwart Taron Johnson won't return for Buffalo's next game Sunday night at Baltimore, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. But both players are progressing toward being availab
  
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• Nik McMillan, UB receiver from Buffalo, will have knee surgery, ending his season

  24-09-2024 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nik McMillan, a former Canisius High School football standout and one of the University at Buffalo's top returning players on offense, will have season-ending surgery on his left knee, UB coach Pete Lembo said Tuesday.McMillan, in his redshirt sophomore year, caught five passes for 76 yards and touchdown in UB's opening win against Lafayette before getting hurt late in the loss at Missouri the following week. McMillan was the leading receiver back from a year ago, wh
  
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• Chautauqua County Undersheriff dies at 54

  24-09-2024 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. He was 54.Chautauqua County announced his death on Tuesday. He was described as a highly respected public figure who stood for integrity, service and care for the people."Undersheriff Telford was a remarkable leader, a dedicated public servant, and a colleague many of us were honored to work alongside," said Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel in a statement. "His commitment to our community and impact on all of u
  
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• Chautauqua County Undersheriff dead at 54

  24-09-2024 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. He was 54.Chautauqua County announced his death on Tuesday. He was described as a highly respected public figure who stood for integrity, service and care for the people."Undersheriff Telford was a remarkable leader, a dedicated public servant, and a colleague many of us were honored to work alongside," said Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel in a statement. "His commitment to our community and impact on all of u
  
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• Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice as Sabres embark for Europe

  24-09-2024 21:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- All-Star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has resumed practicing with the Sabres after missing most of the first week of preseason with a mid-body injury.Dahlin's return wearing a non-contact jersey in practice Tuesday gives the Sabres a healthy roster of 27 players traveling overseas to play an exhibition game Friday in Munich, Germany, and being the regular season the following week in Prague, Czechia."I'm very, very happy to be back on the ice," Dahlin said. "Haven't practice
  
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• Buffalo school bus safety program to be enforced starting next week

  24-09-2024 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A school bus safety program designed to keep kids safe getting on and off the school bus will start being enforced and drivers will start receiving tickets starting next Tuesday,Beginning Oct. 1, anyone who illegally passes a Buffalo school bus when it is stopped will be issued a ticket. Violators could face up to $250 in fines.
  Cameras were attached to stop arms in July and a 90-day grace period has been in place since. Latest Local News Buffalo school bus safety program
  
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• Murphy: Anyone still think Josh Allen is 'overrated'? Maybe MVP would be a better moniker

  24-09-2024 18:49 via wivb.com
  
  Maybe ESPN should round up another 100 or so players?You know, like the ones who voted Josh Allen the NFL’s most overrated quarterback three weeks ago?All he did was throw four touchdown passes, no interceptions, and 263 yards in the Bills' 47-10 wipeout of the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday night, leading his team to a 3-0 record.“It’s a fun and wonderful thing when you’ve got a bunch of guys that don’t care about the stats — don’t care about the touchdown
  
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• 'Home Alone' star Macaulay Culkin coming to Shea's in November

  24-09-2024 18:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The star of the classic Christmas movie 'Home Alone,' Macaulay Culkin, will be coming to Shea's for an event in November.Featuring the actor who played the young, witty Kevin McCallister, the event on Nov. 30 will feature a screening of the film, followed by a moderated interview and an audience Q&A.Culkin acted in several other films after the 'Home Alone' series before transitioning to a music career.Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.Latest Local News &
  
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• Sabres unveil renderings of new mural outside KeyBank Center

  24-09-2024 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have unveiled renderings for the new mural at Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center.The new mural will feature 27 prominent former Sabres, including Dave Andreychuk, Chris Drury, Dominik Hasek, Pat LaFontaine, Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Rob Ray, all three from the famed "French Connection," current coach Lindy Ruff, and more.The quote "Here come the Buffalo Sabres" will be placed on both sides of the mural, a quote made famous from late broadcaster Rick
  
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• Faces of the franchise: These former Sabres coming to new Alumni Plaza mural

  24-09-2024 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have unveiled renderings for the new mural at Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center.The new mural will feature 27 prominent former players, bookended by legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret's "Here come the Buffalo Sabres." The artwork will be unveiled at the team's home opener on Oct. 10.Below is a rendering of the mural and the list of featured alumni:Courtesy: Buffalo SabresMaxim AfinogenovDave AndreychuckTom BarrassoDanny BriereChris DruryDan EdwardsMike
  
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• 23-year-old dead, 3-year-old critical after crash in Amherst

  24-09-2024 12:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 23-year-old is dead and a 3-year-old girl is in critical condition as a result of a crash in Amherst on Monday night, according to police.Police responded to Sheridan Drive at Essjay Road around 9:40 p.m. Monday, where it was found that an Impala being driven by a 23-year-old Williamsville man was driving eastbound on Sheridan when it was hit by a Honda CRV being driven by a 35-year-old man from Amherst, turning from westbound Sheridan onto southbound Essjay.The Im
  
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