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• Sad Boys Brewing closes after just 2 years

  22-04-2025 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sad Boys Brewing, located on Exchange Street near Larkin Square, has closed unexpectedly after just two years in business.In a social media post on Monday, owners said the closure was due to "unforeseen circumstances" and that it has closed effective immediately.
  The bar first opened in March 2023 and was known for regularly experimenting with new beers."We would like to thank all our loyal patrons for the past 2 amazing years," the bar wrote in the social media post
  
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• Buffalo Police mourns officer's death due to flu

  05-05-2025 02:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department and the wider community are mourning the loss of C-District Officer Daniel Candelario, who died last Thursday due to complications from the flu. He was 34 years old.Officer Candelario is remembered not only as a dedicated law enforcement officer but as a loving husband, father, and community protector.“He was so kind. I always told him I did not deserve him,” said his wife, Dariana Candelario, who described her husband as selfless
  
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• North Park Theatre provides moviegoers with new 4K laser projection

  05-05-2025 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After months of raising money, the longstanding North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue is now debuting its latest upgrade: a 4K laser projector.The theater's projector was due for an upgrade, but a 4K laser projector costs $200,000, which program director Ray Barker said is a lot of money for a local theater."It feels like it's a completely new era for cinematic experiences in Buffalo," Barker said. "We have brought 4K laser projection and we're really proud of it."Barker sa
  
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• Ryan criticizes any plans to sell city's cultural assets

  04-05-2025 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Senator Sean Ryan on Sunday called for a stop to what he called Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon's plans to "sell off" the city's cultural assets -- accusations that Scanlon later denied.In Sunday's press conference, Ryan, a Buffalo mayoral candidate, cited an article by the Investigative Post that reported Scanlon's consideration of privatizing Kleinhans Music Hall, a longstanding and historic music venue in Buffalo."These places enrich the City of Buffalo," Ryan said. "
  
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• Ryan calls on Scanlon to stop alleged plans to 'sell off' city's cultural assets

  04-05-2025 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Senator Sean Ryan on Sunday called for a stop to what he called acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon's plans to "sell off" the city's cultural assets -- accusations that Scanlon later denied.
  In Sunday's press conference, Ryan, a Buffalo mayoral candidate, cited an article by the Investigative Post that reported Scanlon's consideration of privatizing Kleinhans Music Hall, a longstanding and historic music venue in Buffalo."These places enrich the City of Buffalo," Rya
  
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• 17-year-old dead after fatal North Buffalo stabbing

  04-05-2025 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 17-year-old girl was stabbed and killed in North Buffalo early Sunday afternoon, officials said.Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of Commonwealth Avenue around 1:30 p.m., officials said, where they discovered a victim with multiple stab wounds to the shoulder and neck. The victim was taken to the hospital, where she died.A male suspect has been taken into custody and is being interviewed by the Buffalo Police Department's Homicide Unit. Anyon
  
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• Teen who announced Buffalo Bills' first-round draft pick reflects on experience

  04-05-2025 14:35 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One Western New Yorker had a life-changing moment when he got the chance to take the national stage at the NFL draft on April 24 in Green Bay. Tommy Parzymieso's experience was possible thanks to the Buffalo Bills and Make-A-Wish.Tommy’s dream to announce the Bills’ first-round draft pick came true. As he took the stage, fans in Western New York and across the country cheered him on. “It really meant everything to him and he just loves being a
  
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• Hundreds turn out for Walk MS event at Outer Harbor

  03-05-2025 23:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of people braved the cool, wet weather on Saturday to provide a brighter future for those living with multiple sclerosis.Walk MS, which has raised over $1 billion for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's mission to cure the disease, kicked off in a new location this year at the Outer Harbor. Mike Calandra, who was diagnosed with MS six years ago when he was 24, was honored this year."I definitely feel blessed," Calandra said. "There's a lot of
  
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• Buildings across NYS to light up red in honor of fallen firefighters

  03-05-2025 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Landmarks across New York State will be lit red on Saturday night in honor of Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. Five buildings in the Capital Region will join in the illumination.Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is a nationally recognized memorial effort for firefighters that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The illumination comes during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, with International Firefight
  
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• 1-year-old Chester is 'incredibly smart' and ready for adoption

  03-05-2025 14:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Chester, a 1-year-old mini doodle who is "incredibly smart" and ready for adoption.Chester, a mixed breed, was found locally in an emaciated and severely matted condition. Since being found, he has made a complete transformation, which was so vast that it garnered attention on social media."He's a testament to how resilient dogs are and how forgiving they are after what he's been through in his life," said Julie Starr, the founder o
  
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• Power of 3: Bandits set team record for goals allowed in playoffs, moving closer to 3rd title

  03-05-2025 06:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bandits have put the 'D' in title defense to close within three wins from a three-peat.Setting a franchise record for fewest goals allowed in a playoff game, Buffalo beat the Vancouver Warriors 9-3 on Friday night at KeyBank Center in the opener of the National Lacrosse League semifinals.
  The back-to-back reigning NLL Cup champions can clinch the series Sunday night in Vancouver and return to the league finals for a fifth consecutive postseason and record 14th time in
  
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• Leaders speak out on Sean Ryan's budget proposal

  03-05-2025 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The war of words is heating up between Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and State Senator Sean Ryan as their political tug of war continues.
  Buffalo leaders spoke out on Friday against a state bill proposed by Sen. Ryan that would allow the city to borrow its way out of a budget deficit.On Sunday, Ryan announced he plans to use bonds to fix the budget shortfall the city is facing. The proposed bill would allow the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority to issue bonds over a four-ye
  
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• Cheektowaga residents concerned after shooting outside bar

  03-05-2025 01:24 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga residents are concerned and speaking out to WIVB News 4 after shots were fired outside a local bar that they say has created a "headache" in their neighborhood.Rachel Izzo, who lives just down the street from the Luna Lounge on Dingens Street, is fed up and speaking out on the issue, demanding that something be done to stop what she claims have been ongoing problems created by the bar's patrons."The spillover from the parking lot goes up and down each bloc
  
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• Baskin proposes 'Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill'

  03-05-2025 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Friday, State Senator April Baskin visited the Doyle Hose No. 2 Fire Company in Cheektowaga to celebrate the introduction of a bill that would provide volunteer fire and EMS workers with an additional tax credit.If passed, the "Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill" would give these volunteer responders the opportunity to receive both a 10% local property tax credit and a $200 state income tax credit."Currently the eligible volunteer has to choose between one of
  
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• 2 dead after head-on collision leads to stolen car on fire near Warsaw

  02-05-2025 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are dead after a driver in a stolen car allegedly fled from police and hit another vehicle head-on near the Town of Warsaw, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.According to officials, a person driving a car previously reported stolen out of Nassau County was fleeing from police around 8:20 a.m. Friday following a failed traffic stop. The fleeing vehicle then collided head-on with another vehicle on State Route 20A at the border of Warsaw and Orange
  
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• Narcotics chief Granville placed on leave over string of late-night crashes

  02-05-2025 22:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The chief of the Erie County Sheriff Office's Narcotics and Intelligence Unit, D.J. Granville, has been placed on paid administrative leave, the Sheriff's Office told WIVB News 4.This is the latest development in an ongoing story after it was revealed in March that Granville allegedly smashed into six vehicles, damaging a total of seven, on Buffalo’s West Side while on duty in April 2024, causing nearly $60,000 in damage.The move to put Granville on l
  
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• Free Comic Book Day brings growth, new titles for local comic publisher

  02-05-2025 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend marks the 23rd annual Free Comic Book Day, with over 2,000 stores participating worldwide. This includes six Western New York-based shops: Gutter Pop Comics, Empire Comics, Halley's Comics & Games, Kingpin Comics & Gaming, Freakshow Comics, and Queen City Bookstore.For the fourth straight year, local comic publisher Tivo Rodriguez and his company, Erie County Comics, will be joining the artist's alley at Queen City Bookstore, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. bo
  
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• Part of Route 5 closed due to fire at Batavia business

  02-05-2025 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of Route 5 in Batavia is closed due to a significant ongoing fire ata business in Batavia on Friday afternoon, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.The fire started at Hodgins Engraving, located at 3817 West Main Street Rd. in Batavia around 11:30 a.m. All county buildings including Batavia Town Hall and the Genesee County Jail are currently in a shelter-in-place.Route 5 is currently closed between Kelsey Road and Lewiston Road and could be closed fo
  
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• How you can become a volunteer extra in the Bills Hallmark movie

  02-05-2025 17:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the holiday season inches closer and closer, so too does the upcoming Hallmark movie "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story."
  Minor roles have already been announced. Here's how you can register to possibly be an extra.Five days for filming are currently listed but are subject to change. Extras are asked to work for at least five hours on May 22, May 23, June 3, or June 6. Actors can also specify that they are able to work on all days.
  Additional dates include nearly 2
  
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• Levi, Amerks sweep past Syracuse

  02-05-2025 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Devon Levi did it again. And so did the team in front of him.The Amerks posted a second consecutive 4-0 win in game three of their North Division semifinal series to finish a sweep of the Syracuse Crunch and advance to the division finals.Levi stopped all 30 shots he faced for his second straight shutout. He has saved the last 78 shots he's faced and has a scoreless streak of 156 minutes and 31 seconds. A streak he will take into round two.
  "We have the best goalie
  
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• 'Talk of the town' in men's volleyball: Daemen hosts Penn State in NCAA tourney opener

  02-05-2025 06:06 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first match of Zach Schneider's college volleyball career was an eye-opening experience. "A little intimidating," he recalled, to be across the net from a UCLA team ranked No. 2 in the country and stocked with Olympic hopefuls.
  Billy Wieberg was an incoming recruit, awed by the enormity of the opponent bouncing balls to the roof of Daemen University's Lumdsden Gymnasium. "We were all in shock," he said, watching a powerhouse play at a local school that was just starti
  
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• Albion man charged with rape, endangering the welfare of a child

  01-05-2025 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was charged with third-degree rape among other charges following reports of an incident at an Albion park Monday night, according to police.A 15-year-old girl allegedly reported around 9 p.m. that she had been forcibly raped in a park. An investigation and interview of the suspect determined that Allan Bieber, 21, was involved in the incident, police said.Bieber was charged with the following:
  third-degree rapefirst-degree rapeendangering the welfare of a child
  firs
  
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• 'There is no replacing Amy': St. Luke's mourns loss of their founder

  01-05-2025 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Her wisdom, her faith, and her love -- those are just some of the many things St. Luke's of Mercy will miss about one of their founders, Amy Betros, who passed away on Wednesday."There is no replacing Amy, she was a remarkable individual," said Dennis Gilhooley, lay missionary at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. "If we all thought of others a little bit more, I think we could all spread a little bit more of that merciful legacy that Amy had."St. Luke's Mission of Mercy told u
  
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• Missing vulnerable adult found dead at Sprague Brook Park

  01-05-2025 19:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult from Hamburg was found dead at Sprague Brook Park in East Concord Thursday, according to Hamburg police.
  James Reahr, 65, was reported missing as a vulnerable adult who may be in need of medical attention on April 30. He also had an intellectual disability, police said. Police said Reahr may have traveled to the park on foot.
  He was found dead at the park on Thursday morning.Police said they are investigating the incident with the help of the Er
  
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• Large fire ongoing at Paul William Beltz law building

  01-05-2025 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A large fire at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building in downtown Buffalo has closed down Church Street on Thursday afternoon.Several fire crews are currently on scene at the blaze. The fire appears to be several floors up in the building and crews are attempting to get to it.The building is at the corner of Church and Franklin Streets. The fire began around 12:30 p.m.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local News Large fire ongoing at
  
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• Large fire at Church St. law office causes $6M in damages

  01-05-2025 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A large fire at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building on Thursday afternoon caused an estimated $6 million in damages, officials said.The fire sent heavy smoke throughout downtown Buffalo and closed down Church Street. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon said no civilians were injured, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital for dehydration.According to the Buffalo Fire Department, the following buildings were damaged:
  36 Church St. (an estimated $3 million in
  
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• Church St. law office deemed total loss after fire

  01-05-2025 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Paul William Beltz law firm office building was deemed a total loss after a fire caused an estimated $6 million in damages Thursday, according to Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo.
  Officials said the building will have to be demolished. Demolition is expected to begin around mid to late next week. The Guaranty Building next door was partially damaged and will be reopened as soon as possible.
  The cause of the fire was determined to be a burner on a second-
  
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• Cause determined for large fire at Church St. law office

  01-05-2025 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The cause has been determined for a large fire at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building on Thursday afternoon, officials said.The fire caused an estimated $6 million in damages. Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo told WIVB News 4 that the fire started after a burner on a second-floor stove was left on. The cause appears to be accidental.The fire sent heavy smoke throughout downtown Buffalo and closed down Church Street. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon sai
  
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• Man gets 15 years for causing death of infant son

  01-05-2025 18:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing the death of his 5-month-old son in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.Prosecutors said that Benjamin Rodriguez caused the death of his 5-month-old son Micah Rodriguez by shaking him, resulting in head and neck injuries. The incident took place at a home on Crestwood Avenue on Dec. 20, 2022. The baby died at Oishei Children's Hospital.In March 2024, Rodriguez pleaded guilty
  
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• Man charged after hitting 2 parked vehicles in West Seneca

  01-05-2025 17:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was charged after crashing into two parked vehicles in a Clinton Street driveway early Tuesday morning, police said.According to police, a 43-year-old man was driving a pickup truck at a high rate of speed when he went off the road around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. He then allegedly hit two vehicles around the 4200 block of Clinton.
  The man was not injured. Police did not provide his name due to "ongoing concerns about [his] wellbeing."Field sobriety tes
  
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