Buffalo news

• Experts say police who dragged passenger had other options

  12-04-2017 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Airport police officers called to remove a passenger who refused to leave a United Express flight essentially walked into what law enforcement experts say was a no-win situation: enforcing a business decision by a private company.
  But if the passenger posed no threat and was not being disruptive, officers almost certainly could have tried an approach other than dragging him out of his seat and down the aisle, including simply telling the airline to resolve the situation itse
  
  Read more

• T-Pain coming back to WNY this month

  12-04-2017 23:40 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — T-Pain is coming back to western New York this month.
  The rapper/singer will perform at The Rapids Theatre on April 28 at 8 p.m.
  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show if they are available.
  They are on sale now and can be bought at the Rapids Theatre box office, ticketfly.com or by calling (877) 435-9849.
  Doors for the concert open at 7 p.m.
  MORE | Take a look back to August, when fans knocked down a fence to see the artist after Canalside r
  
  Read more

• Town of Tonawanda officer passes away after fight with cancer

  12-04-2017 23:20 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Town of Tonawanda police officer has passed away following a battle with cancer.
  Lieutenant Thomas Diehl was on the force for 11 years. He was on leave since last April when he started fighting a rare form of leukemia.
  A funeral service is scheduled for this Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Amelia Roman Catholic Church at 2999 Eggert Rd. in Tonawanda.
  The service will be open to the public.
  
  Read more

• Former Wende inmate sues for alleged beating

  12-04-2017 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB)- Kenneth Bingham was serving time at Wende Correctional for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property when he claims he was brutally beaten by a CO.
  “I believe this guy tried to kill me,” he said via Skype from Goshen, N.Y.
  The alleged incident, described in a civil complaint, occurred in August of 2016. Bingham is seeking a total of $5 million in damages.
  Bingham, who was paralyzed after being injured serving time at another facility in 2002, is in a wheelchair.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Boathouse project expected to draw more attention to rowing in WNY

  12-04-2017 22:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — “This year actually our girls program grew quite a bit, almost doubled in size this year,” said Tom Boyer, Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association Vice President of rowing.
  Interest in rowing is on the rise in Western New York. Despite a recent blow to the University at Buffalo’s rowing program, the rowing association is hopeful a new project underway will keep up the momentum.
  “Unfortunately UB just dropped their division 1 program which is unf
  
  Read more

• Sabres GM Murray reflects on “very disappointing season”

  12-04-2017 20:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Sabres General Manager Tim Murray called this past year for the team “a very disappointing season.”
  “I take full responsibility for our position, our standings, how it finished,” Murray said during a conference.
  The Sabres finished their 2016-17 season with 33 wins and 37 losses.
  When asked about the state of his and head coach Dan Bylsma’s positions with the Sabres, Murray said “There will be a full review top to bottom.&r
  
  Read more

• Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO fights for health care options in light of ACA changes

  12-04-2017 20:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An unstable marketplace, that’s the fear for CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dave Anderson.
  As Congress debates the American Healthcare Act on Capitol Hill, healthcare leaders here in Buffalo are worried about an approaching deadline that could cause some families to lose coverage.
  He’s concerned some Western New Yorkers might not have health plan options next year.  He said, “That’s not what we want to have happen. I t
  
  Read more

• Comedian Charlie Murphy, brother of Eddie, dies at 57

  12-04-2017 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comedy stand-up and performer in his own right, has died.
  Murphy died Wednesday in New York of leukemia, according to his representative, Domenick Nati. Murphy was 57.
  He was perhaps best-known for his appearances on “Chappelle’s Show” on Comedy Central. He collaborated with writing his brother’s starring films “Norbert” and “Vampire in Brooklyn.” He voiced roles in animated
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Erie County Republicans support Kearns for County Clerk

  12-04-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Republicans are officially putting their support behind Democratic Assemblyman Michael Kearns for County Clerk.
  The party made the announcement Wednesday morning.
  Kearns says he will work with both sides of the aisle, and do what is best for the county.
  “I will consider doing what I think is best for the community,” Kearns said. “I fought the banks, and as clerk, I will continue to hold them accountable and responsible.”
  Kearn
  
  Read more

• Owner of sports complex where shooting took place appears in court

  12-04-2017 19:05 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The owner of a sports complex in Orchard Park, where a shooting happened earlier this month, stood before a judge Tuesday night.
  Frank Young pleaded ‘not guilty’ to violating building code laws.
  Prosecutors say the number of people at the roller rink the night of the April 2 shooting was more than the maximum occupancy.
  The shooting happened during a promoter’s party.
  Young’s lawyer says it is up to the town to prove how many people were
  
  Read more

• Baby falls 3 stories from window in Cheektowaga

  12-04-2017 18:06 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cheektowaga police say a baby fell out of a window on French Rd. Tuesday night.
  According to police, the baby was playing on a couch when they fell back through the window screen around 8 p.m.
  The child fell three stories to the ground. Despite this, the baby did not appear to have any serious injuries and was conscious when police arrived.
  They were taken to Women and Children’s Hospital.
  The baby’s parents were home at the time and th
  
  Read more

• State Police to hold entrance exams in October

  12-04-2017 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A day after they celebrated 100 years, the New York State Police announced they are looking for people to join the organization.
  “Come help us celebrate our 100 year anniversary by applying to join the New York State Police,” State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II said. “The strength of our agency is built on the diversity of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and their state. We are actively se
  
  Read more

• Libraries showcasing materials, resources during week long celebration

  12-04-2017 17:38 via wivb.com
  
   
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Libraries are hosting events, showcasing the materials available, and celebrating during National Love Your Libraries week.
  “This is really their [the people’s] building,” said Joanna Battaglia, a librarian who works in the Niagara Falls library system. “We work here but the library is funded by the people.”
  The funding comes from state, city, and federal grants, allowing the libraries to offer endless resources without
  
  Read more

• Wal-Mart to discount online-only items delivered to stores

  12-04-2017 17:23 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Starting next week, Wal-Mart will offer discounts on thousands of online-only items when customers elect to have them shipped to one of the company’s stores for pickup.
  The move is part of the retailer’s efforts to better compete with online leader Amazon.
  Initially, the discount will be available on about 10,000 items. But the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer says it will then expand the price cuts to more than one million items by the end of June.
  Among so
  
  Read more

• Teen sentenced for killing man on Sherman St. nearly 2 years ago

  12-04-2017 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 19-year-old from Buffalo was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing an Ohio man.
  Floyd Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in March after shooting Deon’dra Smith, 20, nearly two years ago.
  The fatal shooting happened on Sherman St. in June of 2015.
  
  Read more

• Mounted for Meals food drive happening Thursday at Broadway Market

  12-04-2017 17:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff’s office will be collecting food on Thursday to help feed local families.
  The department’s Easter Mounted for Meals food and fund drive will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Broadway Market at 999 Broadway.
  The food and money collected during the drive will be given to the Food Bank of WNY.
  Perishable and non-perishable foods will be accepted. Here are the most needed items:
  Frozen turkeys or hams
  Canned vegeta
  
  Read more

• Spicer apologizes for Hitler comment that angered many

  12-04-2017 15:47 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has apologized for making an “inappropriate and insensitive” comparison to the Holocaust in comments about Syrian President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons — remarks that drew instant rebuke from Jewish groups and critics.
  Spicer said in an interview with CNN that he was trying to make a point about Assad’s use of chemical weapons and gas against his people Tuesday but “mistakenly made
  
  Read more

• It’s National Grilled Cheese Day!

  12-04-2017 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  (WBAY) — Each year, Americans eat 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches, according to consumer research firm NDP Group Inc.
  Bread-maker Sara Lee says 86 percent of adults in the U.S. eat at least one grilled cheese sandwich each year.
  Three-quarters of people who buy sliced cheese make at least one grilled cheese sandwich each month.
  The first accounts of a sandwich made with cheese and cooked bread are from Ancient Rome.
  In the early 20th century, the “melted cheese”
  
  Read more

• 1971 Oregon cold case Jane Doe may have ties to WNY

  12-04-2017 15:10 via wivb.com
  
  CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON (WIVB) – Investigators in Josephine County Oregon want Western New Yorkers to take a good look at a new artist rendering of the face of the victim in a decades old cold case. New forensic tests have shown she may be from our area.
  The victim was found at a campsite in Cave Junction, Oregon, in 1971. Investigators are still searching for answers about who she was and what happened to her.
  “We all have major cases that stay with you, even after you retire, and Ann
  
  Read more

• Dorothy Mengering, David Letterman’s mom and “Late Show” personality, dead at 95

  12-04-2017 08:20 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (WIVB) – Dorothy Mengering, the mother of late night king David Letterman, has died at the age of 95, a representative for the Letterman family confirmed to CBS News.
  Mengering was made frequent appearances on CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman” throughout its run, appearing as “Dave’s Mom” or “Dave’s Mom Dorothy.” She appeared onThanksgiving in a segment called “Guess Mom’s Pies” and made Mother’s
  
  Read more

• Elected officials discuss President Trump’s proposed budget cuts at town hall meeting

  12-04-2017 06:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- President Donald Trump’s full budget has not yet been released but elected officials in Erie County told News 4 the blueprint shows major cuts to Western New York programs.
  “It’s going to affect every community in Erie County,” said County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
  Poloncarz joined Assemblyman Sean Ryan and representatives from Sierra Club, NYSUT-PAC and CWA, for a town hall panel discussion.
  About 80 people turned out to the Hamburg Central Hig
  
  Read more

• Patient files so far okay after ECMC cyber attack

  12-04-2017 01:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the wake of a weekend cyber attack, ECMC officials say the hospital’s IT staff discovered the virus and shut down the hospital’s computer network, before it could infect their files. ECMC spokesman Peter Cutler said, State Police and the FBI are investigating.
  “We do know that a virus was launched into our system and the good news, again, is that we reacted to it immediately.”
  With the medical center’s computer network still offline,
  
  Read more

Follow @Buffalo_News_US on Twitter!