Buffalo news

• New York man who completed 744 marathons dies at age 96

  10-02-2017 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Don McNelly, known worldwide for powering through marathon runs and running up record totals into his 70s and 80s, has died.
  A retired paper company executive from upstate New York, McNelly died Sunday at age 96, according to the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home in the Rochester suburb of Fairport.
  McNelly didn’t start running marathons until he was nearly 50 after a close friend died of a heart attack. He ran his first marathon in Boston in 1969. Forty years lat
  
  Read more

• Woods pulls out of next 2 tournaments with back issues

  10-02-2017 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods pulled out of his next two tournaments because of ongoing back problems, a somber outlook for a 14-time major champion whose comeback barely lasted three tournaments before another setback.
  Woods said Friday on his website that he was still coping with back spasms that he attributed to his withdrawal from the Dubai Desert Classic last week.
  “My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks to continue my treatment and to let my back ca
  
  Read more

• White House seeks to regroup after stinging legal defeat

  10-02-2017 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to regroup after a stinging legal defeat, President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering signing a “brand new order” after his refugee and immigration travel ban was halted in court.
  Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he flew to Florida for the weekend, said he expected his administration to win the legal battle over his original directive. But he said the White House was also weighing other alternatives, including making
  
  Read more

• Clerical error creates major headache for Lewiston Fire Co

  10-02-2017 23:35 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB)- When that emergency siren sounds, the last thing Rodney Michalak is thinking about is a toll fee; but that’s exactly what the president of the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company has been saddled with.
  “Violation notices, threatening letters to take our registration away from the ambulance. And now, it’s gone to collections,” Michalak said as he showed us a folder full of violations.
  It all started in June, when Michalak began getting notices the c
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• UB researchers develop device that cleans contaminated water

  10-02-2017 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) —  “We know that water quality is one of the most important things to our health, even in the U.S. we still have a lot of water contamination accidents,” said Qiaogian Gan, University at Buffalo Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering.
  Researchers at the University at Buffalo say a device which they call a solar vapor generator, is able to clean water by using heat from sunlight.
  “So the basic idea is that if we have white surfaces they ref
  
  Read more

• 2 men accused of stealing more than $1,800 in merchandise from Walmart

  10-02-2017 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Niagara Falls men have been accused of stealing more than $1,800 in merchandise from the Lockport Walmart.
  The Niagara County Sheriff’s office says the the thefts happened early Friday morning.
  Henry McGriff, 32, and James Caffey, 57, were stopped by a member of the Erie County Sheriff’s office.
  Officials say the deputy noticed suspected stolen merchandise in the vehicle, and that’s when the Niagara County Sheriff’s office got involv
  
  Read more

• Show featuring music of Johnny Cash coming to Buffalo

  10-02-2017 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Great news for fans of the Man in Black — Shea’s 710 Theater will be home to the “Ring of Fire” for the next couple of weeks.
  The musical features classic songs from the great Johnny Cash.
  “Ring of Fire” will be on stage from Feb. 16 through March 5.
  
  Read more

• 182 Chautauqua County public offices on the ballot this November

  10-02-2017 22:43 via wivb.com
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — 182 offices in Chautauqua County will be on the ballot later this year.
  The county’s Democratic Party Chair Norman Green says that many holders of public offices “have expiring terms this November.”
  “It’s the job of the political parties to recruit candidates and to assist interested citizens in running for public office.  As my part of our recruitment of candidates, I wish to cast the widest net possible and to welcome any an
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Anyone can fish for free in NY next weekend

  10-02-2017 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced free fishing days in New York for next weekend.
  On Feb. 18 and 19, anyone, whether they live in New York or not, can fish without a license in New York.
  “No matter the season, New York is home to some of the best fishing in the nation,” Cuomo said. “These free days are a prime opportunity for anglers of all experience levels, whether they are New Yorkers or visitors, to get out and experience for themselves the gr
  
  Read more

• Pegula Sport & Entertainment purchases building at Illinois and Perry streets

  10-02-2017 20:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Pegula Sports & Entertainment announced that they have purchased the building located at 59 Illinois St. and 79 Perry St. in Buffalo
  The purchase was made through an affiliate company.
  It is not clear what the building will be used for, but Pegula says “development of the property is currently in the early planning stages, as PSE determines how it can best contribute to the future growth of the Canalside and Cobblestone districts.”
  
  Read more

• UB students struck by vehicle; driver charged with DWI

  10-02-2017 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of UB students were crossing Windspear Ave. Thursday night when they were struck by a car.
  The incident happened at 11:30 p.m. near the 100 block of the street.
  Two female students, both 21, were injured. One of them was in serious condition, but was upgraded to fair condition at ECMC.
  The man who officials say was driving the car was arrested and charged with DWI. He has only been identified as a 40-year-old Amherst resident.
  Officials say other ch
  
  Read more

• Local chocolate shop creates something unique for Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2017 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so chocolate is in the spotlight. One local company is taking the typical Valentine’s Day chocolate heart and giving it a twist.
  Love is in the air and so is the smell of chocolate this February…Howard Cadmus, owner of Sweet Jenny’s Ice Cream and Chocolate shop told News 4 some of the holiday’s most popular treats. He said, “Sponge candy is always a staple in Western New York. Our c
  
  Read more

• Trump says ‘no doubt’ he’ll win immigration case

  10-02-2017 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has “no doubt” that he will prevail in the federal court case over his travel ban.
  He also promises to take additional steps to improve U.S. security.
  Trump commented a day after a San Francisco-based U.S. appeals court refused to reinstate his temporary ban on travel to the U.S. by refugees and residents of seven mostly Muslim countries in the name of national security.
  Speaking at a White House news conference with Japane
  
  Read more

• Who will take the stage together at the Grammys?

  10-02-2017 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WIVB) — One of the things the Grammy Awards show is known for is the collaborations between musicians.
  Take a look at some of the performers sharing the stage this Sunday in the CBS video below:
  The Grammys will air on CBS on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
  
  Read more

• Buffalo man who tried to shoot cop sentenced to 19 years in prison

  10-02-2017 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 19-year-old Andre Fuller is heading to prison for the next 19 years of his life.
  That was the sentence handed down by Erie County Judge Thomas Franczyk Friday morning for the man who tried to shoot a Buffalo police officer in June, 2016.
  Andre Fuller pleaded guilty in November to 2nd degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
  On June 15, he was running away from the scene of a robbery on Doate Street, when Officer Anthony Fanara caught up with him a
  
  Read more

• See where the stars will be seated at the Grammy Awards

  10-02-2017 18:04 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WIVB) — Where will people like Adele, Beyoncé and Keith Urban be sitting at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this Sunday?
  The Grammys will air on CBS on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
  
  Read more

• Trump’s pick for health and human secretary takes office

  10-02-2017 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new health secretary took office Friday after becoming the latest Cabinet nominee to eke out a confirmation victory in the bitterly divided Senate.
  Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office to Tom Price, of Georgia, at the White House hours after the Senate confirmed him 52-47 in a party-line vote. That roll call came in the dead of night, thanks to Democrats’ tactic of forcing prolonged debates to broadcast their oppos
  
  Read more

• Niagara County inmate death ruled a homicide, but Sheriff’s office disagrees

  10-02-2017 17:44 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of a Niagara County inmate a homicide.
  DeJuan Hunt, 25, died while jailed in Niagara County near the end of August. The county Sheriff’s office said the man died in his sleep.
  Hunt, who lived in Niagara Falls, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at NCCC.
  On Friday, Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour announced the ruling of the medical examiner, but also said that the Niagara County Sheriff’
  
  Read more

• Crime Stoppers, BPD offering reward for homicide information

  10-02-2017 16:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crime Stoppers and Buffalo police together are offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of whoever killed Quantrell Carson.
  Carson, 34, was fatally shot on Northland Ave. on Jan. 4.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (716) 867-6161.
  
  Read more

• Toy wands sold at Buffalo Disney Live show being recalled

  10-02-2017 16:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 30,000 toy wands that were sold at recent Disney on Ice and Disney Live shows are being recalled due to an injury hazard.
  They were sold at the Buffalo Disney Live show on Oct. 23.
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the top component of the wands “can detach and expose an eight-inch metal rod,” which could be hazardous to children.
  Those seeking a full refund can contact Feld Entertainment at (800) 755-1530 or (703) 448-3683, email
  
  Read more

• DMV offices losing money to the state

  10-02-2017 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Easier access to online services means shorter lines at the DMV– that can be good news for you, but it is costing Niagara County valuable revenue.
  More and more people are turning to the internet to replace drivers licenses and renew registrations. Customers say it’s quick and easy.
  “As far as convenience and having things recorded, it’s nice to have things online,” said Garrett Dyekstra, Lockport resident.
  Officials say because of the
  
  Read more

• Brock’s Big Shot

  10-02-2017 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the gym at Kenmore East High School, Brock Kowalski is a busy man. The senior has been a manager for the Bulldogs for all four years of high school.
  “I am the kind that likes to get here early,” Kowalski said. “Get my scorebooks done.”
  But, that has been the extent of Brock’s involvement with the Bulldogs, as cerebral palsy has kept him on the sidelines.
  Until this week.
  Earlier in the season, Brock and head coach Jay Robbins mad
  
  Read more

• Appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump travel ban

  10-02-2017 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
  The panel of three judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban and allowed previously barred travelers to enter the U.S. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is possible.
  U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order halting the
  
  Read more

Follow @Buffalo_News_US on Twitter!