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• Pressure Drop Brewing announces closure of Elmwood pub

  15-09-2024 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pressure Drop Brewing will close its Elmwood Avenue pub at the end of September, it announced Friday in a social media post.In the post, it said its last day will be on Sept. 29 and that Pressure Drop beer will still be available at local merchants, bars and restaurants following its last day."To our patrons and friends: It’s with a mix of sadness and gratitude that we announce the closing of our Elmwood Ave pub at the end of September," Pressure Drop said in the po
  
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• Jamestown man dead following e-bike crash in North Tonawanda

  19-09-2024 00:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man is dead following a crash that occurred in North Tonawanda Monday morning, the North Tonawanda Police Department announced.
  Terry Crick, 58, was struck while riding his E-Bike and later succumbed to his injuries.Around 11:25 a.m. Monday, North Tonawanda police responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist in the area of Twin City Memorial Highway and Tremont Street.
  An initial investigation revealed that the driver of the E-bike wa
  
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• Lackawanna man pleads guilty for role in kidnapping conspiracy of sister

  19-09-2024 00:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna man pleaded guilty to the charge of misprision of felony for his role in the kidnapping conspiracy of his sister that lasted for more than two years, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Father, son indicted in alleged kidnapping conspiracyIn September 2021, 32-year-old Waleed Abughanem, along with his father and brother, allegedly forced the victim to stay in their family residence in Lackawanna for several weeks. In October, Abughanem drove her and other f
  
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• Jury finds Buffalo man guilty of 2022 murder

  18-09-2024 23:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A jury found a Buffalo man guilty of murder among other charges Wednesday morning in connection with a September 2022 shooting, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
  Officials accused 42-year-old Joel Coleman of killing 34-year-old Nicholas Petroski by shooting him once in the neck with an illegal gun around 5:15 a.m. Sept. 20. Petroski died at the scene.The crime occurred on the 400 block of Jefferson Avenue in the victim's residence.
  Coleman was also acc
  
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• Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash at Delaware, W. Utica

  18-09-2024 20:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Buffalo on Wednesday, authorities said.Officials said the accident happened just before 12:45 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and West Utica Street. Police said the man who was injured is in his 30s. He was transported by ambulance to ECMC.The crash is still under investigation.Latest Local News Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash at Delaware, W. Utica Man wanted for shooting in Tonawanda turns self in Starpoint
  
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• Ruff, Sabres drop the puck on training camp

  18-09-2024 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres dropped the puck training camp Wednesday at KeyBank Center, marking the first day of an exciting new chapter.This season, a fresh coaching staff takes the helm, with Lindy Ruff making his comeback as coach in Buffalo. The first practice under Ruff was anything but easy; it was a challenging start for the team, setting the tone for the season ahead.“The focus today was on a high compete,” Ruff said. The team emphasized a practice full of individ
  
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• Lindy Ruff, Sabres drop the puck for training camp

  18-09-2024 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres dropped the puck for training camp Wednesday at KeyBank Center, marking the first day of an exciting new chapter.This season, a fresh coaching staff takes the helm, with Lindy Ruff making his comeback as coach in Buffalo. The first practice under Ruff was anything but easy; it was a challenging start for the team, setting the tone for the season ahead.“The focus today was on a high compete,” Ruff said. The team emphasized a practice full of ind
  
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• 'A tough skate' for Sabres in Lindy Ruff's return to training camp

  18-09-2024 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres dropped the puck for training camp Wednesday at KeyBank Center, marking the first day of an exciting new chapter.This season, a fresh coaching staff takes the helm, with Lindy Ruff making his comeback as coach in Buffalo. The first practice under Ruff was anything but easy; it was a challenging start for the team, setting the tone for the season ahead.“The focus today was on a high compete,” Ruff said. "A lot of individual battles, a lot of phy
  
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• Payton Henry, catcher carted off field from bat blow to head, returns to Bisons lineup

  18-09-2024 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Payton Henry will return to his catching position for the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday for the first time in over three months since Henry was carted off the diamond and hospitalized after being struck in the head by a batter's backswing.Buffalo's game at Syracuse on June 1 was discontinued after the seventh inning when Henry was hit in the back of the head by the swing from Mets third baseman Pablo Reyes. The 27-year-old Henry immediately went to the ground upon cont
  
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• Payton Henry, catcher carted off field from bat blow to head, returning to Bisons lineup

  18-09-2024 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Payton Henry will return to his catching position for the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday for the first time in over three months since Henry was carted off the diamond and hospitalized after being struck in the head by a batter's backswing.Buffalo's game at Syracuse on June 1 was discontinued after the seventh inning when Henry was hit in the back of the head by the swing from Mets third baseman Pablo Reyes. The 27-year-old Henry immediately went to the ground upon cont
  
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• James Cook extends Bills award run

  18-09-2024 19:03 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 2-0 start to this season has produced consecutive player of the week awards for the Buffalo Bills.Running back James Cook was selected as the AFC's top offensive performer for his role in Buffalo's 31-10 win at Miami in Week 2. That follows Greg Rousseau receiving the defensive player of the week award after the Bills beat the Cardinals in the home opener.Bills coach Sean McDermott said the individual recognition reflects on the entire team. "Those honors don'
  
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• Man wanted for shooting in Tonawanda turns self in

  18-09-2024 18:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man who has been wanted for over a week in connection to a shooting in Tonawanda earlier this month turned himself in on Tuesday night, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department said.Joel Brown, 42, is facing charges connected to an alleged shooting on Kenmore Avenue on Sept. 9. He is accused of approaching a 36-year-old man and shooting him in the leg and the hand. Police said the two know each other and it is believed to stem from an ongoing dispute.Brown i
  
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• Woj bomb: ESPN's Wojnarowski leaves news to run St. Bonaventure basketball program

  18-09-2024 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, a St. Bonaventure alumnus, will leave news to become the general manager of Bonnies' men's basketball program, the school announced Wednesday.Known as "Woj," he has been known for breaking news in the NBA for years, will take over as the general manager of the program.
  In his new role, Wojnarowski will manage the program's name, image and likeness efforts, transfer portal, recruiting, family and alumni player relationships, professional pla
  
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• Woj bomb: ESPN's Wojnarowski leaves news to manage St. Bonaventure basketball program

  18-09-2024 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, a St. Bonaventure alumnus, will leave news to become the general manager of Bonnies' men's basketball program, the school announced Wednesday.Known as "Woj," he has been known for breaking news in the NBA for years, will take over as the general manager of the program.
  In his new role, Wojnarowski will manage the program's name, image and likeness efforts, transfer portal, recruiting, family and alumni player relationships, professional pla
  
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• Starpoint superintendent pleads not guilty to DWI charge

  18-09-2024 12:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Starpoint Central School District superintendent Sean Croft pleaded not guilty to DWI in West Seneca Town Court on Tuesday.Prosecutors said that Croft was driving while intoxicated when he struck a tree on Nina Terrace near the intersection of East and West Road on the afternoon of Aug. 31. He was arrested after he alleged failed field sobriety tests, and then brought to the West Seneca Police station and allegedly refused the administration of a breath test to deter
  
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• Large house fire causes home to collapse on Pooley Place

  18-09-2024 12:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A large house fire caused a home on Pooley Place to collapse on Wednesday morning.The fire broke out in the area of 62 and 64 Pooley around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. As of just after 6 a.m., the fire has gone to a second alarm and firefighters are still working to get the blaze under control.At least six people in the house were evacuated, but a firefighter told a WIVB News 4 that all of the residents got out safe.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest
  
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• Juvenile arrested, charged with making threat of mass harm against school districts

  18-09-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A juvenile was arrested Tuesday and charged with making threats against the Lockport and Newfane school districts, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.
  Earlier on Tuesday, Lockport city school district superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III wrote a letter to parents and guardians addressing threatening posts made on social media. "We take any concerns of this nature very seriously and are following our district's code of conduct to guide our actions," he said.
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• Buffalo Common Council looking for ways to fill vacant seats if Mayor steps down

  18-09-2024 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Attention remains focused on city hall as speculation grows regarding the timing of Mayor Byron Brown's potential resignation to assume the leadership role at Western Regional Off-Track Betting.If he does, Buffalo common council president Chris Scanlon will assume the role of acting mayor of Buffalo. However, it remains to be determined who would then represent Scanlon's district.Councilwoman Leah Halton-Pope raised that very question at Tuesday's council meeting, where s
  
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• ‘Huddle for Hunger’ unites Bills players and fans for a cause

  18-09-2024 03:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Wide receiver Mack Hollins stood tall among the volunteers collecting food donations from a lineup of cars at One Bills Drive Tuesday afternoon -- despite standing in his traditional bare feet.Mack Hollins helped collect food donations at Huddle for Hunger.“I’ve always done community stuff,” he said as he grabbed bags of food donated by Bills fans rolling by in their vehicles. “When I played in Philly, if my on-field performance wasn’t as goo
  
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• Local youth football league works with police to ensure safety during games

  18-09-2024 00:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local youth football league is making safety a top priority after a coach from Rochester was shot during a game this past weekend."When I first heard the shots, I couldn't believe it," said Ilianna Robinson, who was at Sunday's football game at Emerson Park. "I heard the lady say he has a gun, but I had to look at her and then I seen him with the gun."
  Buffalo police said 29-year-old Rahsaan Mallory attempted to rob a football coach and then shot the coach twice, once in
  
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• WIVB News 4 live at Huddle for Hunger 2024

  18-09-2024 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 was live Tuesday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park for Huddle for Hunger's community food drive.The drive focused on addressing child hunger, increasing access to nutritious food, and supporting healthy eating across our region.Watch News 4's live interviews from the event below:Buffalo Bills Linebacker Joe Andreessen
  Catherine Shick of FeedMore WNY
  Lactalis, Orchard Park High School donate to food drive
  Michele Mehaffy of Wegmans Latest Local News WIVB News
  
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• 5 Buffalo churches to submit proposals for local landmark status

  17-09-2024 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five local church complexes are set to submit proposals for local landmark designation to the Buffalo Common Council next week.The following R.C. church complexes are seeking landmark status:St. Rose of Lima (Parker Avenue, Parkside Avenue)St. John Kanty (Swinburne Street)St. Thomas Aquinas (Abbott Road, Tamarack Street)Our Lady of Perpetual Help (O'Connell Avenue)St. Stanislaus (Peckham Street, Fillmore Avenue, Wilson Street)The first four churches listed are set to clos
  
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• Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to vehicular assault after seriously injuring juvenile

  17-09-2024 23:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to second-degree vehicular assault after hitting and seriously injuring a juvenile last year, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced.The incident occurred on July 19. Officials said the juvenile, Nevaeh Quarantillo, was riding her bicycle on Ferry Avenue when Juajhane Cox, 25, struck Quarantillo with her vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.“Unfortunately the young girl who was struck by the d
  
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• Allegany man, Olean woman charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography

  17-09-2024 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Allegany man and an Olean woman were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to produce child pornography, the United States Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.Officials said on March 2, 2024, officers were called to Walmart in Olean for a report of a domestic dispute between Kayla Kio, 26 and her ex-boyfriend David Johnston, 55.Kio said that in February 2024, Johnston allegedly asked her to produce and send to him sexually explicit videos of a 5-ye
  
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• New Jersey man allegedly stole gold bars from elderly Orchard Park victim

  17-09-2024 22:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after allegedly stealing a large quantity of gold bars from a 76-year-old Orchard Park victim last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
  According to officials, 29-year-old Jaspreet Singh conspired with others to fraudulently convince victims to provide money and property to members of the conspiracy.
  On July 25, 2023, Singh traveled from New Jersey to Orchard Park after being instructed to d
  
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• Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to Buffalo Airport hit-and-run

  17-09-2024 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man pleaded guilty Monday to seriously injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run in February near the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Travis Rosario, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious injury. He faces a maximum of four years in prison.Officials said at 4:56 a.m. on Feb. 27, Rosario was driving a vehicle on Luiz Kahl Way near the airport when he h
  
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• Buffalo man arraigned on murder, kidnapping charges following shooting at youth football game

  17-09-2024 21:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery charges for an alleged kidnapping followed by a shooting at a youth football game on Sunday in Buffalo, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said at 11 a.m., 29-year-old Rashaan Mallory of Buffalo allegedly forced a male and female victim into a vehicle, while armed with an illegal gun, on the first block of Moselle Street. He then allegedly stole the female victim's cell pho
  
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• How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football game

  17-09-2024 20:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills look to stay undefeated in Week 3 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Here is how you can watch, stream, and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! The Bills vs. Jaguars game will air on WIVB in the Buffalo market.
  Those outside of WNY can see the game on ESPN. Chris Fowler will be on play-by-play with Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky as analysts and Laura Rutledge as the sideline reporter.Catch Buffalo Kickoff Live bef
  
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• Chemical spill causes hazmat situation at Buffalo General

  17-09-2024 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A chemical spill caused a hazmat situation at Buffalo General Hospital on Tuesday morning, according to city officials.The spill happened around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. Officials said that there are no reports of injuries, and the building was not evacuated.Crews are still on scene as of just after 11:30 a.m. Latest Local News Chemical spill causes hazmat situation at Buffalo General Jamestown man convicted of killing 2 in separate crashes indicted on drug charges Dunkirk
  
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• Tom Golisano donating $360M across Upstate NY nonprofits

  17-09-2024 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  Editor's Note: The full news conference and list of organizations is available below:ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced he is donating $360 million across Upstate New York.Golisano, the founder of Paychex and chairman of the Golisano Foundation, made an emotional announcement Tuesday morning, saying the money will go towards non-profits across the state.
  "The only wealth you get to keep is that which you give away.So today, we're going to
  
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