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• Jim Kelly to have surgery next week

  22-03-2018 17:05 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jim Kelly is set to go under the knife.
  The Buffalo Bills legend announced that he will be having surgery next week.
  Getting ready to do my quiet time here in the beautiful mountains of Arizona. A week from today… https://t.co/gzBx0BqYYY
  — Jim Kelly (@JimKelly1212) March 21, 2018Earlier this month, Kelly revealed that his oral cancer has returned.
  “As our family has faced many trials and triumphs throughout the years, you have blessed us with
  
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• Cattaraugus County man convicted of 2022 arson in Chautauqua County

  25-04-2024 22:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cattaraugus County man has been convicted of setting fire to a homein Chautauqua County in 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.29-year-old Aubrey Baize of Randolph was convicted for starting the fire at a home in the Town of Kennedy on July 20, 2022. He was charged with third-degree arson.The fire destroyed two homes and caused damage to nearby homes as well. Multiple pets were killed in the fires.Baize is being held pending sentenc
  
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• Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

  25-04-2024 21:53 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against the ex-movie mogul based on allegations that weren’t part of the case.
  Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of another rape. But the New York ruling reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with
  
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• Food Truck Thursdays return May 2

  25-04-2024 21:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Food Truck Thursdays are returning to Niagara Square next month, starting May 2.Here's the full list of rotating vendors for 2024. The asterisks indicate first-time participants.
  Anderson'sBreezy BowlsDirty Bird Chicken N WafflesFat Bob’s SmokehouseGabriela’s KitchenGreen Acres Ice CreamIslands Hawaiian BBQ*Just Pizza & Wing Co.K CaféKT Caribbean CuisineMad SaucesMaria’s Bene CiboMineo & Sapio Street EatsPizza AmorePolish VillaStreet Caf&e
  
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• Puppy found in Lackawanna in need of foster home

  25-04-2024 21:03 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rescue Buffalo says it's concerning to find a puppy walking the streets alone, and that was the case with Bean.Bean is estimated to be 12-13 weeks old. She was found in the City of Lackawanna.For now, she's staying with Rescue Buffalo on Grand Island. They're looking to find her a forever home, preferably by having someone foster her first.If you're interested, send an email to [email protected]. More on the organization can be found here.Latest Local News Puppy
  
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• World Penguin Day at Aquarium of Niagara

  25-04-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Working alongside the Humboldt penguins at the Aquarium of Niagara is part of Abby Pietrow's daily routine."It's like getting to come to work with 15 of my best friends every day," said Pietrow, an animal care specialist at the Aquarium of Niagara. "Some of them are really curious and inquisitive, and want to know everything that's going on all the time. Some of them are more laid back, some of them are very close to their mates and spend most of their time hanging
  
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• Josh Allen's WR wishes for the '24 NFL Draft

  25-04-2024 19:36 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Josh Allen is a regular draft enthusiast. “He loves the process,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said. “The mock simulators and all that stuff.”Allen also happens to be Buffalo’s franchise quarterback with the ability to exercise his power of suggestion. “I’m doing my own evals right now in trying to lean Beane being one way or another,” Allen said with a smirk last week when discussing the draft after th
  
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• Man who fell into stadium pit at Bills opener could have case dismissed

  25-04-2024 19:07 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 29-year-old Cheektowaga man who was charged with trespassing after he allegedly entered the construction pit at the Bills new stadium while under the influence of multiple drugs last September could have his case dismissed.A spokesperson for the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Adam McPherson was granted an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal for his stadium incident that garnered numerous headlines after the Bills' 2023 home opener.Others cha
  
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• Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

  25-04-2024 18:09 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era in determining the trial judge improperly allowed women to testify about allegations against the ex-movie mogul that weren’t part of the case.
  Weinstein, 72, will remain imprisoned because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of another rape. But the New York ruling reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning
  
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• Lockport mayor says order directing no news media contact is temporary

  25-04-2024 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Department heads within Lockport's City Hall have been directed to not speak with members of the news media, but Lockport's Mayor says his controversial order is only temporary.Mayor John Lombardi tells News 4 the directive was sent to department heads on Tuesday."It was a temporary order directed to correct an administrative situation present in my administration," Lombardi said.When asked about what led to the order, Lombardi said he couldn't go into detail about it, b
  
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• Woman admits to drunk driving in connection with hitting pedestrians

  25-04-2024 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman who was arrested last month pleaded guilty Wednesday to leaving the scene of an incident while drunk driving, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  Maggie A. Coyle, 49, was driving intoxicated on Cazenovia Street the night before Saint Patrick's Day when she hit two pedestrians while turning onto Cumberland Ave. Coyle drove away without notifying police.A 23-year-old male victim was transported to ECMC for a head injury and was released.
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Bills hold 10 picks entering 1st round

  25-04-2024 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills enter the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday holding 10 selections, but only two in the first three rounds.The Bills are currently slated to select at pick No. 28 on Thursday, but that could change with a trade up or down the board. You can follow the latest Bills draft updates throughout all seven rounds, including picks, trades and more, in our live blog below:
  
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• New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

  25-04-2024 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
  “We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants o
  
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• Spa owner accused of using Rochester & Lockport spas for prostitution ring

  25-04-2024 15:08 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The former owner of a spa in Rochester has been accused of running a prostitution ring.According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court, Linian Song was the former owner of S Wellness Spa on South Clinton Avenue. It was alleged that prostitution and commercial sex acts have taken place at her current business, New Elegant Shiatsu on S. Transit Road in Lockport.Investigators said both spas are on backpage-type websites advertising sexual services. They added
  
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• 'We're grieving for you' Biden begins speech with a moment for the fallen Syracuse officers while speaking at the MOST

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- As expected, President Biden spoke from the MOST in Armory Square, formally awarding Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.
  But before that, he began his speech by offering a prayer for for fallen officers, Lieutenant Deputy Michael Hoosock, and Officer Michael Jensen. Parking and traffic for President Biden’s visit to Syracuse"We're grieving with you. You represent
  
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• WATCH: President Joe Biden's arrival in Syracuse

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  You can find a LIVE stream of President Joe Biden speaking in Syracuse HERE later this afternoon.SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The White House is revealing new information about President Joe Biden’s visit to Syracuse on Thursday.As expected, when President Biden speaks from the MOST in Armory Square, he’ll formally award Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.Parking and traffic for Preside
  
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• WATCH: President Joe Biden to speak at the MOST in downtown Syracuse

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  You can find a LIVE stream of President Joe Biden speaking in Syracuse HERE later this afternoon.SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The White House is revealing new information about President Joe Biden’s visit to Syracuse on Thursday.
  As expected, when President Biden speaks from the MOST in Armory Square, he’ll formally award Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.Parking and traffic for Presid
  
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• President to announce Micron funding, declares Syracuse a 'Workforce Hub'

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  You can find a LIVE stream of President Joe Biden speaking in Syracuse HERE later this afternoon.SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The White House is revealing new information about President Joe Biden’s visit to Syracuse on Thursday.
  As expected, when President Biden speaks from the MOST in Armory Square, he’ll formally award Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.Parking and traffic for Presid
  
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• President Biden to visit Syracuse, declare city a 'Workforce Hub'

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The White House is revealing new information about President Joe Biden’s visit to Syracuse on Thursday.
  As expected, when President Biden speaks from the MOST in Armory Square, he’ll formally award Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.The president will also announce Syracuse as a new "Workforce Hub," which the White House says will help ensure that all Americ
  
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• LIVE: President Joe Biden to speak at the MOST in downtown Syracuse

  25-04-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  You can find a LIVE stream of President Joe Biden speaking in Syracuse HERE later this afternoon.SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The White House is revealing new information about President Joe Biden’s visit to Syracuse on Thursday.
  As expected, when President Biden speaks from the MOST in Armory Square, he’ll formally award Micron more than $6 billion in federal funding for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including the future Clay megafab plant.Parking and traffic for Presid
  
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• Political analysts weigh in on hot topics from NY-26 debate

  25-04-2024 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In less than six days, voters in New York’s 26th congressional district will cast their ballots to fill the unexpired term of congressman Brian Higgins.The two candidates, Republican Gary Dickson and Democrat Tim Kennedy appeared on News 4 Wednesday for this race's only debate.The clear winner in the debate was the voters at home as both Kennedy and Dickson had a chance to defend their campaigns as we get closer to the special election.Democratic state senator
  
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• Russell Salvatore accused of sexual harassment in lawsuit

  25-04-2024 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former employee of Russell Salvatore has filed a lawsuit, accusing the restauranteur of sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.The suit, filed on Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that Salvatore sexually harassed her on several occasions throughout her employment, which began in 2015. She claims she was wrongfully terminated in December 2023.The suit was brought against Salvatore, his business, Russell's Steaks, Chops & More
  
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• Russell Salvatore accused of sexual assault in lawsuit

  25-04-2024 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former employee of Russell Salvatore has filed a lawsuit, accusing the restauranteur of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.The suit, filed on Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that Salvatore sexually assaulted her on several occasions throughout her employment, which began in 2015. She claims she was wrongfully terminated in December 2023.The suit was brought against Salvatore, his business, Russell's Steaks, Chops
  
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• Loved ones react to 19 year-old's guilty plea in Amherst crash that killed 3 teens

  25-04-2024 01:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - A 19-year-old from Colden could face a shorter sentence after admitting to causing a deadly crash in Amherst last year that killed three of her friends.
  Jayla Mueller pleaded guilty to manslaughter and reckless driving that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Isabella French, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon and 20-year-old Dakota Eldridge.
  "She took three people way too soon. They had their whole life ahead of them," said Robbie Augustine who was best friends with Isabella French.
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy has blazing speed

  25-04-2024 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Xavier Worthy showed a level of speed at the combine that left announcers speechless.The wide receiver prospect out of Texas set an NFL Draft Combine record with his 4.21-second 40-yard dash. Worthy says his ability to go from 100 to 0 is what sets him apart from the other prospects.  "I feel like a lot of receivers with my speed don't have the ability to stop like I do, so I think that's what separates me," Worthy said.
  Last season he had 75 receptions for 1,00
  
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• Local Kia Challenge victim denied eligibility in nationwide settlement

  24-04-2024 23:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Millions of drivers across the country -- and it seems like dozens every week here in Western New York -- are falling victim to the Kia Challenge on social media. Now they're deciding whether they want to be part of a class action lawsuit.One Buffalo man -- who's been a victim of the challenge -- is being told he's not eligible for any financial compensation.Dan Greenway is not a big fan of the nationwide settlement that Kia and Hyundai have reached for $145 million. Dan's
  
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• A.I. robot to give D'Youville commencement speech

  24-04-2024 20:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As students get ready to step into the future, D'Youville University is giving them a taste of tomorrow with its commencement speaker -- an artificial intelligence robot named Sophia.The school announced Wednesday that this year's speaker, a "social humanoid robot" created by a Dallas robotics company, will engage in an "interview-style discussion" with Student Government Association president John Rizk.“I use AI every day, multiple times a day,” Rizk said. &l
  
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• Boys basketball all-state picks: Timon's Jaiden Harrison is AA player of the year

  24-04-2024 20:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After becoming Western New York's all-time leading scorer in boys basketball and leading Bishop Timon-St. Jude to the Catholic state final, senior guard Jaiden Harrison has been selected as the Class AA player of the year by the New York State Sportswriters Association.Harrison, who plans to walk on the Arkansas State team coached by Jamestown native Bryan Hodgson, averaged 20.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists during his senior season, leading the Tigers to a 25-3 re
  
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• Who will Bills draft in 1st round? See what experts are saying

  24-04-2024 19:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFL Draft begins Thursday night, and the Bills currently hold the 28th overall selection in the first round. What they will do with it, however, remains a mystery.Experts from around the NFL media landscape have been completing mock drafts for months, and WIVB News 4 compiled 30 recent projections to determine a consensus on Buffalo's first-round selection.
  Shocker: most experts have the Bills taking a wide receiver in the first round.Buffalo is especially thin at the
  
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• Fire on Haven Street causes $240K in damage

  24-04-2024 18:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just before 7:15 a.m., a fire broke out at a residence on Haven Street in Buffalo.According to officials, the fire started on the first floor of the occupied building, causing an estimated $240,000 in damage.The 83 Haven Street address is near the end of the dead-end street, which intersects with Genesee near Bailey Avenue.Six people are receiving help from the Red Cross as crews continue to investigate the fire.Latest Local News Fire on Haven Street causes $240K in damag
  
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