• Hochul focuses on gang violence in 2016

    Hochul focuses on gang violence in 2016
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- U.S. Attorney William Hochul had a message for gang members in Buffalo Wednesday.
    “Not only is it too late to get out, but chances are you’re already identified and we will be coming to visit you in 2016,” he said.
    In addition to human trafficking and doctors who over-prescribe narcotics, Hochul has his sights set on squashing gang violence in the Queen City.
    On Buffalo’s west side, 2015 brought several sentences to members of the 10th Street Ga
  • Two people shot before crash on quiet north Buffalo street

    Two people shot before crash on quiet north Buffalo street
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Just one block away from the Buffalo Zoo, police rushed to the scene of a double shooting and three car accident in a quiet north Buffalo neighborhood Wednesday.
    Officers cordoned off a large section of Crescent and Woodward and Crescent and Parkside after the 4:35 p.m. event that police described as “some type of rolling altercation between two vehicles.”
    Neighbors said they witnessed the two vehicles speed down Crescent Avenue, and that’s whe
  • Buffalo residents advised to avoid area after accident, reported shooting

    Buffalo residents advised to avoid area after accident, reported shooting
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police responded just before 5 p.m. to a multiple car accident that prompted them to advise all residents to avoid the area.
    Officers say they are responding to the area of Parkside and Crescent near Delaware Avenue for the multi-car accident, but also reported learning of two people who potentially sustained gunshot wounds in that same area.
    Buffalo Police cordoned off a large area of Crescent and Woodward Wednesday evening, and police located bullets on t
  • Macy’s to close three local stores, jeopardizing 155 jobs

    Macy’s to close three local stores, jeopardizing 155 jobs
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Citing poor performance on the sales floor, Macy’s announced it will close a host of stores across the country, including three in western New York.
    In a release on the Macy’s website, officials announced the closure of both the Macy’s main store and home store stores at the McKinley Mall. The announcement also revealed the planned closure of the Macy’s at the Eastern Hills Mall in Williamsville.
    The closures could jeopardize 155 jobs in
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  • Buffalo, Niagara Falls jump up on top 100 dangerous cities list in 2015

    Buffalo, Niagara Falls jump up on top 100 dangerous cities list in 2015
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A website that ranks cities in the United States for violent crimes says two local cities are more dangerous than they have been in four years.
    Buffalo and Niagara Falls both jumped up on the list due to crime in 2015, according to NeighborhoodScout.com, a website that annually ranks cities based on crime. Rankings each year are based on violent crimes per 1,000 residents.
    In 2015, the list ranked Buffalo as the 31st most dangerous city, an increase fr
  • Men wanted in credit card cloning case

    Men wanted in credit card cloning case
    CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers are on the hunt for two people after they were caught on surveillance tape at local stores.
    The Cheektowaga Police Department is investigating credit card cloning, and say the two man are persons of interest in the case.
    Anybody with information on the identity or whereabouts of either man is asked to call police at (716) 686-3546 or by texting 847411 and typing CPDNY into the message before the tip.
  • Three teens plead guilty to gang rape

    Three teens plead guilty to gang rape
    Three teens from Buffalo have plead guilty to gang raping an 18-year-old woman back in 2014.        
  • List of skiing locations in western New York

    List of skiing locations in western New York
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Looking to ski in western New York? Plenty of options exist this winter.
    Kissing Bridge: 10296 State Road, Glenwood, NY 14069
    Website here
    2 trails open
    40 trails total
    Bristol Mountain: 5662 Route 64, Canandaigua, NY 14424
    Website here
    7 trails open
    34 total trails: 12 easy, 16 intermediate, 6 advanced
    Holiday Valley: 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731
    Website here
    15 trails open
    58 total trails: 20 easy, 16 intermediate, 22 advanced
    Holimon
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  • Higgins raises concerns over potential nuclear waste transport through region

    Higgins raises concerns over potential nuclear waste transport through region
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Brian Higgins is fighting back against the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) attempts at moving forward with the transportation of nuclear waste between the United States and Canada without a thorough review.
    The DOE recently confirmed the intent to transport highly enriched uranium, despite the House of Representatives unanimous approval of a proper review of such action. The shipments would come across the border in a series of up to 150 truc
  • Inaugural week for the first female fire chief in Niagara County

    Inaugural week for the first female fire chief in Niagara County
    SANBORN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Niagara County’s first female fire chief is officially at her post.
    On January 1st, Tammy Snelgrove stepped into her new role. She’s the chief of the Pekin Fire Company.
    “It’s a big challenge, but I’m excited,” she said.
    The mother of two has been a firefighter for the past decade. She’s worked her way up the ranks as the fourth assistant fire chief, third, second, and first. Then last December, she was elected as fire chief.
  • Tonawanda Coke employee killed in Wednesday accident

    Tonawanda Coke employee killed in Wednesday accident
    TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda Coke employee was killed in a Wednesday morning accident.
    Authorities say the accident happened around 8:30 a.m. and that the employee, a 60-year-old man, was dead by the time police and paramedics had arrived at the scene.
    His name has not yet been released.
    No foul play is suspected in the fatality. The Medical Examiner’s Office has been notified of the incident.
    The facility is located on River Road in the Town of Tonawanda.&n
  • Tonawanda Coke employee killed in coal elevator accident

    Tonawanda Coke employee killed in coal elevator accident
    TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Another accident at the Tonawanda Coke facility took the life of an employee Wednesday morning, prompting a federal investigation.
    The 8:30 a.m. accident is the second accident to be investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in two years time. Two years ago two employees suffered injury in an explosion, but Wednesday a 60-year-old man died during maintenance of an industrial elevator. His identity has not yet be
  • Sabres’ O’Reilly to play in 2016 All-Star Game

    Sabres’ O’Reilly to play in 2016 All-Star Game
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly will represent the Queen City at the 2016 All-Star Game.
    O’Reilly leads the Sabres with 16 goals and 34 points.
    Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who now coaches the Dallas Stars, will serve as a head coach for the game.
    The full roster for the All-Star Game can be found here.
  • Gov. Cuomo proposes $1B plan to cut, eliminate tolls

    Gov. Cuomo proposes $1B plan to cut, eliminate tolls
    ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a $1 billion plan on Wednesday that would freeze tolls until 2020 as well as cut and eliminate some of them.
    This is part of the fifth proposal of Cuomo’s 2016 agenda.
    “This year we are going to reinvest in Upstate New York like never before,” said Governor Cuomo. “The Thruway is a vital artery for commerce and transportation throughout Upstate, so we are going to deliver major toll relief to New Yorkers. We are
  • 3 men plead guilty to gang raping woman for hours in Buffalo

    3 men plead guilty to gang raping woman for hours in Buffalo
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three men pleaded guilty to gang raping an 18-year-old woman on Buffalo’s East Side in 2014.
    A release from the Erie County District Attorney’s Office says Daqwan Morris, a.k.a “Snook J with the AK”, 19, Shameek Young, a.k.a. “Face”, 18, and Paul Brown, a.k.a. “PaulOut”, 18, all pleaded guilty to a gang rape that also involved two other people. Dequan Rosenthal and Cornelius Caddele previously admitted to participa
  • Criminal investigation underway at Chipotle

    Criminal investigation underway at Chipotle
    NEW YORK (AP) — Chipotle says it has been served with a federal grand jury subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a norovirus outbreak this summer at one of its restaurants in California.
    The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday.
    Chipotle Mexican Grill says the subpoena r
  • Will these phrases last into 2016?

    Will these phrases last into 2016?
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – From Taylor Swift’s girl squad, to Netflix and chill. At the beginning of the year, it’s fun to reflect on the trends that defined the previous one. Here are some slang words and phrases that came into our lives in 2015, and now might be ready for retirement.
    Squad was made popular Taylor Swift’s gang of girlfriends
    Hot takes dominated social media with a strong, yet not always well thought out, opinions
    Subtweeting is when you something about someo
  • Local 10-year-old hospitalized for days after dog attack in Amherst

    Local 10-year-old hospitalized for days after dog attack in Amherst
    AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 10-year-old girl started the new year at Women and Children’s Hospital after being bitten on the head and face by a dog.
    On New Year’s Eve, the girl was outside with another child on the grounds of a Harlem Road apartment complex when Amherst Police say a dog came out of the building and bit her.
    The girl was hospitalized for days and released on Monday. The dog was impounded.
    A hearing on January 22 at Amherst Town Court will determine i
  • How to quickly and safely remove frost from your windshield

    How to quickly and safely remove frost from your windshield
    KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Many of us have to take time to remove frost from our car windshields early in the mornings.
    There are two ways to get rid of this. First, you can warm up the car for a long period of time, turn the defroster on and that will get rid of the frost. However, this a waste of gas. The other way is by using a good old ice scraper. It takes time, but it will eventually do it.
    Here’s a better way: a simple solution where all you do is spray and the frost is gone. The
  • Record number of packages expected on National Returns Day

    Record number of packages expected on National Returns Day
    ATLANTA, GA (WNCT) – Wednesday marks National Returns Day and UPS says it’s expecting a record number of packages.
    Consumers are expected to ship more than a million packages back to retailers on this single day.
    By the end of the week, UPS expects to deliver more than 5 million return packages, which is 500,000 more than last year.
    According to the UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ study, 45% of consumers have returned an item by shipping it back to a retailer – 42% of th
  • Professor at Christian college faces dismissal over support for Muslims

    Professor at Christian college faces dismissal over support for Muslims
    CHICAGO (AP) — A professor who wore an Islamic-style headscarf to her Christian college in suburban Chicago says she continues to support the Muslim community after officials at her school said they plan to fire her for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
    Wheaton College initiated the termination-for-cause proceeding against Larycia Hawkins on Tuesday, saying she refused to participate in “clarifying conversations” about theological issues.
    A
  • Video: Piece of roof falls on firefighter on live TV

    Video: Piece of roof falls on firefighter on live TV
    NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – Firefighters say the residents of a Newark, Ohio home had to jump to safety to escape a house fire.
    The fire started shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday at a home on the 400 block of East Main Street in Newark.
    When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire coming from a house and vehicle.
    Firefighters were able to contain the blaze by 3:30 a.m., but the fire is not yet completely out.
    No serious injuries were reported.
    Firefighters are now investigating what sparked the
  • Manatees could be removed from endangered species list

    Manatees could be removed from endangered species list
    APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – Federal officials are considering taking manatees off the endangered species list. Instead, the animal would instead be reclassified as ‘threatened.’  An official announcement is expected to be made in the coming days. Despite the change, the animal would still have a lot of federal protections in place.
    For many years, the Florida manatee has struggled in numbers. Since the 70s, it has been on the endangered species list, and we mainly have our
  • Starbuck’s new drink: The latte macchiato

    Starbuck’s new drink: The latte macchiato
    (CNN) — Starbucks has added a new “core” drink to its menu: the latte macchiato.
    It went on sale on Tuesday. It has milk and espresso and is part of the espresso family — doppio espresso, cappuccino, caffé latte, etc.
    Listen to Starbucks (SBUX) describe it: The latte macchiato is made of whole milk “perfectly aerated and free-poured creating dense foam reminiscent of meringue.”Oh, and of course it contains “slowly-poured full espresso shots.&rdquo
  • Tech Trends: Consumer Electronics Show day 1

    Tech Trends: Consumer Electronics Show day 1
    LAS VEGAS (KRON) — CES is the world’s largest consumer electronics show.
    It officially begins Wednesday in Las Vegas, but on Tuesday, the show floor was open to the press.
    Tech reporter Gabe Slate shows what got the most buzz on Tuesday. He even shows what could be a rival to Tesla.
    He also shows a few robot models that could hold some promise.
    Watch the above video to see Gabe’s full report.
  • Goats ‘at large’ lead animal control officers on chase through Indiana town

    Goats ‘at large’ lead animal control officers on chase through Indiana town
    FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — It wasn’t exactly a high speed chase, but a mother goat and her two kids kept Johnson County, Indiana animal control officers busy Monday.
    Authorities believe the three goats got out of their home and ended up running across some major streets in Franklin.
    The animals survived and now the animal shelter is looking for their owners.
    Just a few months ago the department began a “large animal rescue team” which has already been put into action.
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  • Amherst Holding Public Meeting Tonight To Address Drug Use

    Amherst Holding Public Meeting Tonight To Address Drug Use
    Amherst to hold town hall meeting addressing drug use        
  • Overnight accident involving NFTA Bus and Taxi

    Overnight accident involving NFTA Bus and Taxi
    Buffalo police responded to an accident involving an NFTA bus &taxi at the corner of Niagara St. &Lafayette Ave.        
  • Opening Day at Kissing Bridge

    Opening Day at Kissing Bridge
    Glenwood, N.Y. (WIVB) – The long wait to hit the slopes at Kissing Bridge is finally over. It opens for skiers and snowboarders Wednesday morning.
    Initially, two trails will be open, Holly and Candy Cane, the beginner hill. But, snow making and grooming efforts are underway to have more trails open later this week.
    Staff and customers alike have been anxiously waiting for Mother Nature to cooperate to allow Kissing Bridge to continuously make snow and finally to open.
    “The colder the
  • Wegmans recalling more than 1,000 pounds of chicken

    Wegmans recalling more than 1,000 pounds of chicken
    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Wegmans is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of chicken.
    A federal inspector found during a review that Wegmans altered its production schedule and produced chicken products outside the approved hours of operation. Chicken products produced on Sunday were never inspected.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday night that it issued a Class 1 recall, classified as a situation that has “a reasonable probability” that consuming the product w
  • Wegmans recalling about 1,000 pounds of chicken

    Wegmans recalling about 1,000 pounds of chicken
    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Wegmans is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of chicken.
    A federal inspector found during a review that Wegmans altered its production schedule and produced chicken products outside the approved hours of operation. Chicken products produced on Sunday were never inspected.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday night that it issued a Class 1 recall, classified as a situation that has “a reasonable probability” that consuming the product w
  • 7-Eleven suspect stopped during robbery linked to other crimes

    7-Eleven suspect stopped during robbery linked to other crimes
    TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- The suspect police said tried to rob a 7-Eleven store when a bystander stepped in to help, faced a judge Tuesday night.
    Robert Samson didn’t show any emotion as he was brought into the courtroom. Store owners up and down Sheridan Drive told News 4 they’re relieved he’s been caught.
    Samson has now been charged with a robbery on Dec. 6 and another robbery Dec. 12. He is also charged with petty larceny and menacing for both crimes.
    Samson was o
  • Does Whaley deserve a contract extension ?

    Does Whaley deserve a contract extension ?
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Rumors, speculation, and unnamed sources surrounded the long-term future of Bills GM Doug Whaley on Tuesday. Owner Terry Pegula gave Whaley a vote of confidence last week but is he ready to commit to a contract extension? According to WGR 550, the Bills and Whaley are working on a long-term deal. This contradicts an earlier report which said Whaley was given a “win or get fired” ultimatum.
  • Buffalo Peacemakers react to gun action

    Buffalo Peacemakers react to gun action
    Nonviolence groups in the City of Buffalo believe President Obama'sgun control measures will help keep illegal guns out of the wrong hands.        
  • How Viral Bills Fan Videos Affect Buffalo's Reputation

    How Viral Bills Fan Videos Affect Buffalo's Reputation
    A lot of videos from Bills tailgates went viral in 2015-- is behavior worse, or is it a social media mirage?        
  • Hillary Clinton Unveils Autism Initiative

    Hillary Clinton Unveils Autism Initiative
    Hillary Clinton Unveils Autism Initiative        
  • Review of Barry Moss case moves forward, Evans Police Chief says “evidence is there”

    Review of Barry Moss case moves forward, Evans Police Chief says “evidence is there”
    EVANS, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Erie County’s new top prosecutor plans to take another look at a deadly hit and run case in the Town of Evans.
    The Ford Explorer allegedly owned by Gabriele Ballow has been in the hands of the Evans Police Department for the past two years. They say it’s the same vehicle that killed this  Barry Moss, 52.
    But Ballowe has refused to give any statement to police about who was driving that night. A previous grand jury felt there wasn&r
  • Pembroke Basketball team raises more than $10,000 for breast cancer research

    Pembroke Basketball team raises more than $10,000 for breast cancer research
    PEMBROKE, N.Y. -- Even though the Pembroke High School Girls Basketball Team didn’t win their game, they won in a big way by raising a total of $10,130.16 for breast cancer research Tuesday night.        
  • Man faces charges after climbing highway sign in Nashville

    Man faces charges after climbing highway sign in Nashville
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man persuaded to climb down from a sign above Interstate 65 early Tuesday evening after causing a 2-hour shut down will be facing charges.
    Metro police said the man, identified as 46-year-old William Walters, was taken to a hospital for a mental observation. He wasn’t physically injured.
    Walter faces charges of obstructing a roadway and disorderly conduct after he climbed the highway sign before 3:30 p.m.
    Authorities shut down I-65 in both d
  • Report: E-cigarette explodes in truck driver’s face

    Report: E-cigarette explodes in truck driver’s face
    JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Indiana State Police believe an electronic cigarette malfunctioned and caused a semi driver to go off the road along Interstate 65 on Tuesday.
    Police responded to a semi off the road heading northbound on I-65 near mile marker 35.5  It happened just before 1 p.m.
    According to the initial investigation, police believe an electronic cigarette malfunctioned and blew up in the drivers face, causing the crash.
    The Department of Transportation had the
  • Car seats, layers, & frost bite: How to keep kids safe in frigid weather

    Car seats, layers, & frost bite: How to keep kids safe in frigid weather
    HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Catching the bus, the 5-year-old Foley twins only had one word to describe the air.
    “Cold,” said Ned Foley. “Cold,” echoed Finn Foley.
    If you forgot you lived in New England, their mother will remind you what you need.
    “Hats, gloves boots, warm socks…layers lots of layers,” said Shannan Foley. Foley said the cold blast couldn’t keep them from walking to the bus stop. “We’re tough we’re from Hamden.&rd
  • NYS warns against posting photos of driver licenses online

    NYS warns against posting photos of driver licenses online
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Although it’s a milestone in every New Yorker’s life, officials say posting photos of newly attained licenses or permits can be dangerous.
    Officials released a detailed statement on Tuesday, detailing the dangers of posting personal identification online. The DMV says many teens are understandably excited to receive their ticket to get behind the wheel of a car, but posting identification online opens up teens to identity theft.
    “Having your id
  • Jagr, Panthers beat Sabres for team-record 10th straight win

    Jagr, Panthers beat Sabres for team-record 10th straight win
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jaromir Jagr scored his team-leading 14th goal, and the Florida Panthers extended their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
    Drew MacKenzie, Jonathan Huberdeau, Brandon Pirri and Corban Knight also scored for Atlantic Division-leading Florida in the opener of a season-high six-game road trip. Roberto Luongo made 31 saves to improve his career record against Buffalo to 18-7.
    Ryan O’Reilly scored for t
  • North Korean state media reports successful hydrogen bomb test

    North Korean state media reports successful hydrogen bomb test
    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has conducted a hydrogen bomb test. The surprise announcement that complicates already difficult efforts to curb the country’s push for a working nuclear arsenal.
    The North said Wednesday in a broadcast that the test was successful. A hydrogen bomb is generally more powerful than a nuclear bomb.
    North Korea has long pushed for an arsenal of warheads that can be mounted on a missile capable of reaching mainland America&rsquo
  • Cuomo seeks tax cut for more than 1 million small businesses

    Cuomo seeks tax cut for more than 1 million small businesses
    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing nearly $300 million in small business tax cuts as one of his top priorities in 2016.
    The Democratic governor’s plan calls for a two-pronged tax reduction that would impact more than 1 million businesses across the state.
    The current corporate income tax rate for small businesses would be reduced from 6.5 to 4 percent, with the size of the cut dependent on the company’s net income. The cut would give small businesses a
  • Cuomo proposes boost in state environmental protection fund

    Cuomo proposes boost in state environmental protection fund
    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday proposed boosting New York’s environmental protection fund by $123 million, increasing available money to buy land and conservation easements, protect farmland, fight invasive species and revive waterfronts.
    The $300 million he’s proposing for the fiscal year that starts April 1 more than doubles the amount from his first year in office — $134 million in 2011. The fund has $177 million for the current year.
    “New York&
  • Franczyk decides not to run for Erie Co. DA

    Franczyk decides not to run for Erie Co. DA
    A person with knowledge of the decision tells Channel 2 News that Erie County Court Judge Thomas "Tim" Fronczak has decided NOT to run for Erie County District attorney.        
  • Report links imported olive oil to the mafia

    Report links imported olive oil to the mafia
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For those in the olive oil industry, money does grow on trees, and where there’s money to be made, there are often those looking to cut in on the profits.
    Local businessman Dan D’Avolio heads up his family business that bottles, sells and serves olive oil. D’Avolio, whose last name literally is Italian for olive oil, said there are those who wish to taint olive oil, watering it down with other oils to increase profits.
    D’Avolio’s fa
  • Mother of ‘affluenza’ teen agrees to be sent back to Texas

    Mother of ‘affluenza’ teen agrees to be sent back to Texas
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mother of a fugitive teenager known for using an “affluenza” defense in a deadly drunken-driving case agreed Tuesday to be sent from California to Texas to face a charge.
    Tonya Couch, 48, said very little at an extradition hearing in downtown Los Angeles, where she was flown after being deported from Mexico. She answered “yes” when asked if she is the Tonya Couch wanted by the state of Texas.
    It wasn’t clear when Couch would return to th
  • State reveals new details as Marijuana program nears its start date

    State reveals new details as Marijuana program nears its start date
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Those in desperate need of medical marijuana to augment treatment for serious illnesses will soon be able to access the drug in New York State.
    The program will begin as scheduled on Jan. 7, and it will provide marijuana products to certified patients suffering from cancer, ALS, AIDS, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis and more. Patients in need may not be able to access it immediately, however.
    State officials say across New York State, there are alm

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