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• 2 plead guilty for involvement in 2022 fatal stabbing

  17-05-2024 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Hamburg residents pleaded guilty Friday for their involvement in a 2022 fatal stabbing in Lake View, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said Kayleigh A. Skybyk-Schuh, 20, and Harrison J. Drozen, 22, both admitted to their role in the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Brenden Benoit, which took place on July 10, 2022. Both were originally indicted under the theory of accomplice liability.Officials said Skybyk-Schuh drove Benoit, along with three
  
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• Book Sale ends Sunday with bargain: $5 bag of books

  01-06-2024 23:24 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — The giant Scholarship Book Sale hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will have its final day on Sunday with a dream deal for book lovers. Admission is free, and readers can stuff a grocery bag full of books for just $5.  The annual sale has been hopping since the doors opened on Wednesday. Some customers return every year and even donate back books they've purchased and read the year before. Other buyers are new
  
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• Blasdell man accused of stabbing victim in neck at Cheektowaga hotel

  01-06-2024 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Blasdell man was arrested late Thursday night after he allegedly stabbed a victim in the neck at a Cheektowaga hotel, seriously injuring him, the Cheektowaga Police Department announced.Police said 28-year-old Zachary Turner allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old male victim in the neck following a fight around 10:45 p.m. at the M Hotel on Walden Avenue.Officers administered life-saving measures to the victim upon their arrival, and he was transported to ECMC where he is curre
  
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• Well-behaved Charlie looking for his forever home

  01-06-2024 16:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Charlie, a 3-year-old boxer mix with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue looking for his forever home.Charlie loves people as well as attention and is good with other dogs. He has a bit of separation anxiety that is currently being worked on with trainers.For more information on Charlie, watch the video above or click here.Latest Local News Take 5 ticket worth $39K sold in Hamburg 3 shot overnight on Elmwood Avenue following altercation Al
  
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• Take 5 ticket worth $39K sold in Hamburg

  01-06-2024 15:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top-prize Take 5 lottery ticket worth $39,535 was recently sold in Hamburg, the New York Lottery announced.The ticket, which was sold for Friday's drawing, was purchased from the 7-Eleven store located at 4931 Lake Shore Rd.Take 5 lottery drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.Latest Local News Take 5 ticket worth $39K sold in Hamburg 3 shot overnight on Elmwood Avenue following altercation Alleged drunk driver crashes into Wheatfield home, causin
  
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• 3 shot overnight on Elmwood Avenue following altercation

  01-06-2024 15:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three people were shot early Saturday morning on Elmwood Avenue after "some type of altercation," Buffalo police officials announced.Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to the 1100 block of Elmwood, where three males in their early 20s had been struck by gunfire following the alleged altercation, according to police.All three victims are currently being treated at ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.Anyone with information is asked to call or text th
  
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• Alleged drunk driver crashes into Wheatfield home, causing significant damage

  01-06-2024 15:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An alleged drunk driver crashed into a Wheatfield home early Saturday morning, causing significant structural damage to the residence, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.
  Deputies said a full-size pickup truck was traveling northbound on Graydon Drive around 2:15 a.m. at a high rate of speed when it allegedly failed to yield at a stop sign and continued northbound, crashing into the house. A building inspector later determined the home is currently inhabitable
  
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• Beautiful start to a warm weekend

  01-06-2024 05:14 via wivb.com
  While Friday was mild, temps will warm up even more for Saturday with most of WNY heading for the mid to upper 70’s under a blue sky. For Sunday there will be a chance to dodge a few spotty showers starting early in the morning. The most likely window for rain on Sunday will be during the early afternoon with the best coverage just south of Buffalo. Sunday should still feature extended rain-free time despite the chance for a few showers.Monday will be dry ahead of more rain chances and a r
  
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• Amherst police urge residents to lock cars after recent thefts

  01-06-2024 04:33 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Amherst are urging neighbors to lock their cars and close their garage doors after a rash of break-ins this month.The summer months mean an uptick in car accidents, along with car thefts and break-ins. 
  According to Amherst police, they have responded to 46 reports of larcenies from vehicles in the last 2 weeks alone. All the victims’ cars were unlocked at the time of the break-ins.“Unfortunately, it tends to be a crime of opportunity for t
  
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• Catcher Payton Henry hit in the head with baseball bat during Bisons game

  01-06-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N. Y. (WIVB) -- Sources confirmed to News 4 that a Bisons catcher was hit in the head by a baseball bat in Syracuse Friday night during the Bisons-Mets game.During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was hit in the back of the head after a follow through swing. The game was called immediately.
  It was reported that Henry was stretchered off the field and transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
  The Buffalo Bisons will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Bisons catcher released from hospital after being hit by bat on follow-through

  01-06-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Bisons catcher was released from a Syracuse-area hospital Saturday after being hit in the head by the follow-through of a bat during Friday night's game against the Syracuse Mets, the team announced.During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was struck in the back of the head on the follow-through of a batter's swing. The 26-year-old was tended to by medical personnel and later stretchered off the field before being taken to a Syracuse-area hospital.The Bisons said
  
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• Bisons catcher 'alert and appropriately responsive' after being hit by bat

  01-06-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Bisons catcher was hospitalized after being hit in the head by the backswing of a bat during Friday night's game against the Syracuse Mets, the team announced.During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was struck in the back of the head on the follow-through of a batter's swing. The 26-year-old was tended to by medical personnel and later stretchered off the field before being taken to a Syracuse-area hospital.A joint statement from the Bisons and Toronto Blue Jays
  
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• Orchard Park High School holds pre-prom demonstrations to prevent impaired driving

  01-06-2024 01:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As Orchard Park High School students are getting their tuxes and dresses ready for their prom, the school partnered with local first responders to demonstrate the consequences of driving while impaired."Our senior prom is tomorrow, so they can see the consequences, physically and emotionally of what a car crash could potentially look like if they make poor decisions," said Amanda Mohler, a social worker at Orchard Park High School.
  The annual demonstration makes the crash
  
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• Buffalo man charged with public lewdness

  01-06-2024 01:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested and charged Friday following multiple alleged incidents of indecent exposure, according to the Buffalo Police Department.
  26-year-old Orlando Martinez was identified as a suspect in two alleged incidents on May 28. Officers say they responded to a call of indecent exposure around 5 p.m. on the 500 block of W Delavan Ave., then another call of the same nature around 6 p.m. on the 900 block of Elmwood Ave.
  Martinez has been charged with two counts
  
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• Road closures for Buffalo Pride parade

  01-06-2024 00:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rainbows adorn Elmwood Avenue in preparation for the Buffalo Pride parade Sunday, but motorists should be prepared as well.
  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2, Elmwood Ave. will be closed to all traffic from Iroquois Dr. to Virginia St. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on the corner of Elmwood and Forest and ends at Allen St.Buffalo police say this closure will impact many major East and West roadways in Buffalo and urges motorists to avoid the area.
  The pride festival begins i
  
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• Yellowcard frontman speaks on band's return to Buffalo for first time since 2016

  31-05-2024 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Yellowcard will be joining Third Eye Blind for the "Summer Gods Tour 2024," which is scheduled to stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 3.The show will mark the Jacksonville rock band's first performance in the Buffalo area since the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, and their first non-festival tour in the region since their 2015 Town Ballroom show.Ryan Key, the band's frontman, spoke about the upcoming tour and the Darien Lake show."We always had killer shows in Buffalo, whethe
  
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• Woman receives probation for stealing over $162k from employer

  31-05-2024 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former bookkeeper was sentenced to probation last Tuesday morning for stealing over $162,000 from a Williamsville medical office, the Erie County District Attorney's office announced.Between January 2019 and May 2023, 48-year-old Carrie Zielinski of Depew stole cash from co-pays paid by patients while working as an accountant and office manager in Williamsville. She was fired from the medical office after a coworker noticed a discrepancy in the documentation of the co-p
  
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• Buffalo festival season kicks off with Greek Fest

  31-05-2024 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mamma Mia! The Greek Festival is back in town this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo.
  The first Greek Heritage Festival was held in 1977 to acquaint the Queen City with Greek culture, faith, food and entertainment. Despite its humble beginnings, the Greek Festival has grown into a special three-day event of live music and dancing -- not to mention the food.
  Gyros and spanakopita are on the menu, along with multiple pastries for the sweet tooth.
  
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• Bills sign Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson to play DL

  31-05-2024 22:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.The Bills list the 24-year-old Steveson as a defensive lineman in hopes his leverage techniques and agility can translate to football.Listed at 5-foot-11 and 266 pounds, Steveson, at 21, became the youngest freestyle wrestler to win gold as a super heavyweight at the Tokyo Olympics in 20
  
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• With better weather, comedian Drew Lynch is back in Buffalo

  31-05-2024 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bearing a bowling shirt and armed with jokes, comedian Drew Lynch joined News 4 Wake Up! on Friday morning.Known for his appearances on "America's Got Talent" and "Conan," Lynch will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend, with five shows between Friday and Sunday."I've only ever been in Buffalo when there was snow, and people were mad at me," Lynch said.While poking fun at Buffalo weather and discussing flats vs. drumsticks, Lynch shared info about his Midwest
  
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• North Tonawanda man accused of fatal Kenmore Ave. stabbing

  31-05-2024 19:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police have arrested a North Tonawanda man, charging him with second-degree murder.John Rudes, 28, was accused of killing 59-year-old Buffalo resident Terry Jackson early in the morning on Sept. 17.Police said Rudes stabbed Jackson on Kenmore Avenue, resulting in the victim dying at the scene. Authorities said he had more than one stab wound.Latest Local News North Tonawanda man accused of fatal Kenmore Ave. stabbing “Conman” admits to stealing $250K i
  
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• "Conman" admits to stealing $250K in life savings

  31-05-2024 17:40 via wivb.com
  
  GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Getzville man has admitted to stealing more than $250,000 from a woman he befriended.The crime, committed by 64-year-oldVictor Marinaccio, took place between July 2018 and August 2022, according to the Erie County District Attorney's office. Prosecutors said he misrepresented himself in order to get the victim's life savings, with the DA's office referring to him as a "conman."In doing this, the DA's office said Marinaccio used her credit cards and conducted wire tran
  
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• Man admits to double murder, assault in Town of Tonawanda

  31-05-2024 15:57 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has admitted to killing two people and injuring another inside a Town of Tonawanda apartment.In August 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's office said Jameer Woods, now 20, fatally shot Buffalo resident Antoyn Williams, 51, and Hinsdale resident Kristina Perez, 36, inside a residence on Parker Boulevard. They were pronounced dead at the scene.The third victim, a 56-year-old man, survived.The District Attorney's office said Woods used illegal
  
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• Suspect in Chautauqua County hit-and-run found nearly one year later

  31-05-2024 15:08 via wivb.com
  
  LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police have made an arrest in a July 2023 hit-and-run in Chautauqua County.Last year, one day after Independence Day, Lakewood-Busti police said a woman was injured after being struck by an SUV while leaving the village's Walmart. Police said the driver left the scene.On Thursday, the police department announced the arrest of 37-year-old Clarence resident David Legg, who's been charged with reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, reckless
  
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• Buffalo airport adds facial recognition technology

  31-05-2024 14:28 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is upping its security with the Transportation Security Adminstration's (TSA) new facial recognition technology.On Thursday, the TSA rolled out the latest generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). With voluntary participation from travelers, the CAT-2 systems scan IDs and take an immediately deleted picture of the traveler to verify their identity. Additionally, they're a step forward in touchless technology.Th
  
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• Can Trump still run for president? Local legal expert weighs in on guilty verdict

  31-05-2024 04:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thursday's verdict finding former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts could leave voters with questions about whether this will legally impact the presidential campaign.News 4 spoke with one local legal expert on what this case means not only for the nation, but for voters. “The historical significance now of the prosecution of a president, showing that you can successfully have a trial of a president,” legal expert Barry Covert said.It
  
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• Buffalo man found guilty of murder

  31-05-2024 00:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon Wednesday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Around 11:40 p.m. on June 18, 2022, 39-year-old Jonathan Whitsett intentionally shot the victim, 36-year-old William Cobb III, with an illegal gun inside of the defendant's vehicle, which was parked near Manhattan Avenue in the City of Buffalo.
  Officials said Cobb was transported in a private vehicle to EC
  
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• Buffalo man admits to distribution of fentanyl in connection to overdose

  30-05-2024 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and para-fluorofentanyl in connection to a 2022 overdose, the U.S. District Attorney's Office announced.On April 18, 2022, 33-year-old Darryl Sweat sold cocaine to a regular customer identified as V.O. Two days later, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel found V.O. dead in their residence.
  An autopsy determined that the cause of death was mixed drug intoxication, including cocaine, fentanyl, pa
  
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• Williamsville man sentenced to 10 years for shooting woman, firing rifle inside Buffalo clinic

  30-05-2024 22:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man was sentenced to prison time Thursday morning for shooting someone and recklessly firing a rifle inside a clinic on Buffalo's West Side on Nov. 10, 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said.Jeremy A. Griffin, 49, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by four years of post-release supervision.Photo: Erie County District Attorney's OfficeGriffin intentionally shot a female victim with a rifle inside of her apartment building on the 100
  
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• Fire on Transit Road causes $100,000 in damage

  30-05-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire on Transit Road in Swormville Thursday afternoon caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to a barn, according to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office.Just before 12:30 p.m. on May 30, a fire was reported at a barn on 6995 Transit Road that housed multiple businesses. The Swormville fire chief arrived and reported heavy smoke coming from the building.
  The fire was found in an area of the building that was being renovated. It took approximately 45 minutes to bring un
  
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