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• Jessica Pegula is a major championship finalist, rallying to win U.S. Open semi

  06-09-2024 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Grand Slam title is within Jessica Pegula's reach.Pegula will play for the U.S. Open championship on Saturday following her rally to victory in the semifinals late Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens.After losing a set for the first time in the tournament, and eight of nine games at the start of her match with Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic, the Buffalonian and crowd favorite in New York City came back to win nine of 11 points on he
  
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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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• Erie County voters have local proposition on their ballot in addition to statewide proposal

  01-11-2024 22:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Erie County voters head to the polls this year, they will have two propositions at the bottom of their ballot.The first is a statewide proposition that would amend the NYS Constitution. The second proposal specifically affects Erie County taxpayers."Every two years, there's an extra 1-percent and an extra .75-percent that Erie County has to pass a resolution opting into adding to our sales tax," said Republican Legislator Lindsay Lorigo. "That's been a temporary sale
  
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• Chautauqua County man accused of putting tracking device on victim's vehicle

  01-11-2024 21:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Chautauqua County man was arrested last Thursday for fourth-degree stalking after he allegedly put a tracking device on a victim's vehicle, New York State Police announced.
  According to police, troopers responded to a possible stalking incident in Westfield last Sunday. A 28-year-old victim had located a Tracki Model TRKM 110-T on their vehicle which was then taken into evidence.
  Account details came back to Robert Spoon, 46, of Westfield after a subpoena was issued for
  
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• Car crashes into house on Forest Avenue

  01-11-2024 18:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A car crashed into a house on Forest Avenue on Friday afternoon.Both the house and the car have significant damage and several firefighters are on scene. A WIVB photographer on scene was told that one person went to the hospital.The home is between DeWitt Street and Grant Street.WIVB News 4 has reached out to authorities and has not yet heard back.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local News Car crashes into house on Forest Avenue 17-year-old
  
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• 17-year-old arrested for alleged stabbing, victim critical

  01-11-2024 17:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old is facing an attempted murder charge and a man is critical condition following an alleged stabbing on Seneca Street early Friday, Buffalo police said.Police said they responded to the 1900 block of Seneca around 1 a.m. Friday, where the victim, a 43-year-old man, suffering from stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. He was transported to ECMC and remains critical.The teen, a male, was arrested. He was charged with second-degree attempted murder and first
  
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• New York State Sheriffs' Association says no to Proposition 1

  01-11-2024 16:55 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Sheriffs' Association came out against the Equal Rights Amendment, commonly known as Proposition 1, Friday, claiming its passage would be "disastrous" for the criminal justice system.Proposition 1, which is on the ballot statewide Tuesday, would amend the state constitution to protect against discrimination based on "ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy
  
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• Man shot and killed during altercation on Brinkman

  01-11-2024 16:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was shot and killed during an altercation on Brinkman Avenue on Buffalo's West Side on Thursday afternoon, according to police.Police said the victim was shot in the chest during the altercation on the 100 block of Brinkman. He attempted to leave the scene by bicycle after being shot, but he collapsed on Sumner Street.
  He was transported to ECMC and was later pronounced dead.The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or
  
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• Slow warm up; Dry Election Day

  01-11-2024 16:06 via wivb.com
  
  Clear and cold tonight. Bring those plants inside or cover them up.Plentiful sunshine is in store for the Bills game.Monday will be mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers. Most of the day will be dry. The high temperatures build into the 60s.At this early point, Election Day looks excellent: dry and a bit breezy, but warm again with a high temperature of up to 70 degrees.Wednesday has the best chance for scattered showers. At the moment, it looks like it will be early in the day.SATURDAY NIGHT
  
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• Readings recover early week; Dry Election Day

  01-11-2024 16:06 via wivb.com
  
  Much cooler for the weekend.Drier air eventually wins out with lingering clouds to begin Saturday, but more sun will take over during the afternoon.Plentiful sunshine is in store for the Bills game.At this early point, Election Day looks excellent, dry, a bit breezy, but warm again with a high temperature up around 70.SATURDAY: Cool, More Sun Build In during the afternoon, Light Wind, High: 48-54, Wind: NW 4-10 mphSATURDAY NIGHT (Clocks fall back at 2:00 AM) : Mostly Clear, Seasonably Chilly, Lo
  
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• Cool weekend ahead, Election Day looking nice and warm

  01-11-2024 16:06 via wivb.com
  
  It turns significantly cooler heading for the weekend. Expect considerable clouds and a few isolated sprinkles mainly to the south of Buffalo that could last into the evening.
  Drier air eventually wins out with lingering clouds to begin Saturday, but more sun will mix in during the afternoon.After a very sunny Sunday morning, thin clouds build in during the afternoon.At this early point, Election Day looks excellent, dry, a bit breezy, but warm again with a high temperature up around 70.SATURDAY
  
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• Cool down has begun; Strong wind gusts diminish by late

  01-11-2024 16:06 via wivb.com
  
  STRONG WIND GUSTS into the 40-mph range this morning, very gradually diminish into the 30-mph range getting into the afternoon, and 20-mph range by late afternoon. Multiple power outages have resulted from gusts to around 50 mph early this morningIt turns significantly cooler heading for the weekend. Expect considerable clouds and a few isolated sprinkles especially this afternoon mainly to the south of Buffalo. They could last into the evening. They will be more likely to the south of Buffalo a
  
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• Ice at Canalside opens for season on Nov. 22

  01-11-2024 14:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Ice at Canalside opens for the 2024-25 winter season on Nov. 22, they announced Friday.The opening weekend runs Nov. 22-24, and then regular operations of the ice will begin on Nov. 29.Some new and returning features include a trackless train, ice bumper cars, ice bikes, a hockey skills space and a snow sculpture that will be updated and redesigned throughout the winter.There will also be weekly special events, including the Friday night theme nights that include
  
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• Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Quintin Morris' community service inspired by his brother

  01-11-2024 11:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills play the Dolphins Sunday, which means it’s time to learn about another player’s efforts off the football field.Tight end Quintin Morris’ gateway into community service started close to home, with his brother, who has special needs.He was able to do his first event through Special Olympics back home in Texas for his brother and his friends."Anything with the kids, with Special Olympics, or anything with the community in general, I just love
  
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• East Aurora restaurant temporarily closed after worker was hit and killed by a train

  01-11-2024 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Left Coast Taco in East Aurora says they are closed until further notice after one of their employees was hit and killed by a train Wednesday afternoon.
  East Aurora police received a call reporting a person struck by a train just before 2:20 p.m. Officials arrived on location near the Oakwood Avenue railroad viaduct and determined that an adult male had been hit. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
  Left Coast Taco on Elm St
  
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• Bills fan warns others about online ticket hackers

  01-11-2024 03:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It's another big week for the Bills as they return home for a conference rivalry game against the Dolphins and tickets are selling fast.
  The game was going to be the first for one Bills fan from Texas. However, her Ticketmaster account was hacked and her tickets stolen.“I was just shocked," said Muleshoe, Texas Bills fan Baylee Helton. "You hear of this happening? I was like, it's not going to. I mean, what are the odds that it happened to me."Despite livi
  
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• Western New York residents enjoy warm weather for trick-or-treating

  01-11-2024 02:38 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) - Trick-or-treaters were treated to quite the trick this year. Last year's half inch of snow on Halloween was followed by this year's record-high temperatures in the region.Usually, you'd see kids with layers under their costumes, but they weren't needed Thursday. Parents and children were loving the warm temperatures."You wouldn't think it was October 31st," said Kenmore resident Glen Fraccica. "No winter jackets, no winter hats. Everybody could show off their costumes."
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• Cuomo faces DOJ referral over nursing home COVID report statements

  01-11-2024 02:27 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, and the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic mutually referred one another to the Department of Justice (DOJ). On October 30, Cuomo said the subcommittee—chaired by Republican Rep. Brad Wenstrup of Ohio—overstepped federal authority; the subcommittee, meanwhile, said Cuomo committed perjury.The DOJ has not commented on whether it will pursue the requests to investigate Cuomo, Wenstrup, or t
  
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• More questions arise as residents move out of Amherst nursing home

  31-10-2024 23:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The clock is ticking for the future of a local nursing home -- slated to close one month from now.However, the fate of the Rosa Coplon Living Center in Amherst rests on a receivership request and how fast it can be reviewed by the state.There is conflicting information about whether a formal application for receivership is needed. The Governor's Office says it is needed to start the process, but the 1199SEIU says it is not. Nonetheless, union officials say the process of r
  
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• Healthcare union, Governor's Office conflicted about receivership details for Amherst nursing home

  31-10-2024 23:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The clock is ticking for the future of a local nursing home -- slated to close one month from now.However, the fate of the Rosa Coplon Living Center in Amherst rests on a receivership request and how fast it can be reviewed by the state.There is conflicting information about whether a formal application for receivership is needed. The Governor's Office says it is needed to start the process, but the 1199SEIU says it is not. Nonetheless, union officials say the process of r
  
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• Chautauqua County man gets 7 years for burglary charges

  31-10-2024 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Forestville man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after being indicted on burglary charges in February and pleading guilty to attempted burglary in July, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office.
  Officials said 56-year-old Gary Lang "terrorized" neighborhoods in Fredonia, Portland and Pomfret between the week of Christmas 2023 and New Year's 2024 by looking for valuable items to steal from their vehicles and homes.
  He was indicted by
  
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• Tracking of stolen vehicle from NYSP Aviation Unit leads to arrest of 3 teens

  31-10-2024 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police announced Thursday that three Buffalo teenagers were arrested and charged in connection with a stolen vehicle tracked by a New York State Police Aviation Unit Wednesday.Around 9:30 p.m., a victim flagged down officers at the 2300 block of Fillmore Avenue after their vehicle was stolen. Buffalo police said the vehicle was found a short time later at Starin and Depew Avenues. The NYSP Aviation Unit tracked the vehicle from above.The vehicle was allegedly found to be
  
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