Buffalo news

• Crusader for Buffalo's African-American community passes away

  12-01-2021 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--A crusader for Buffalo's African-American community, and its history, has died. In 1974 Bishop William Henderson took over the Michigan Street Baptist Church and fought to preserve the building. He also made sure people knew about the church's role in the underground railroad as a waystation for escaped slaves looking to find freedom [...]
  
  Read more

• Poloncarz asking for "patience" during coronavirus vaccine rollout

  12-01-2021 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  Erie County has distributed 6,907 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to county officials.
  
  Read more

• Amazon distribution center headed to Hamburg

  12-01-2021 23:22 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)- After failing to set up shop on Grand Island, Amazon is now setting its sights on the Southtowns. Hamburg supervisor James Shaw confirms the company is planning a warehouse and distribution center at Route Five and Bayview Road. He says the facility would be on 57-acres of land and could create up [...]
  
  Read more

• Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament postponed

  12-01-2021 22:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament has been put on ice because of the pandemic. Organizers tell us they felt it was in the best interest to keep players and the public safe. The tournament was scheduled for next month at Buffalo Riverworks. Officials say they will continue to monitor health and [...]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Donor buys Fat Bob's Smokehouse for Buffalo organization that helps people in need

  12-01-2021 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--A generous donor is giving back to an organization in Buffalo that helps people in need. That person bought meals from Fat Bob's Smokehouse to feed 100 guests at the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul. Fat Bob's Smokehouse delivered the meals this morning and they were prepared volunteers at the society. The [...]
  
  Read more

• Buffalo and Erie County Public Library reach 1 million digital book checkouts in 2020

  12-01-2021 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is breaking records during the pandemic. The library system announced it reached a record-breaking 1 million digital book checkouts in 2020. That makes it one of more than 100 public library systems around the world to break that record. The most popular digital book was "Where [...]
  
  Read more

• Cuomo says rapid testing, like before Bills playoff game, is key to reopening New York's economy

  12-01-2021 22:22 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Buffalo Bills continue preparing for their playoff matchup with the Ravens this weekend and they've already played a major role in the reopening of New York's COVID-era economy. During his State of the State address today, Governor Cuomo says he wants to use testing to reopen the economy. The governor once [...]
  
  Read more

• LIVE: FBI, DOJ officials to provide update on charges related to Capitol riots

  12-01-2021 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  Officials from the FBI and the Justice Department will provide an update Tuesday on charges related to the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol last week.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Feds considering sedition, conspiracy charges following Capitol riots

  12-01-2021 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  Officials from the FBI and the Justice Department will provide an update Tuesday on charges related to the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol last week.
  
  Read more

• Low and moderate risk winter sports to start on Monday

  12-01-2021 20:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Section VI announced that low and moderate risk winter sports can start on Monday, the Section announced in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. Student-athletes participating in bowling, rifle, swimming and downhill skiing can begin practicing and competing on Monday, January 18th. No spectators will be allowed at any competition of [...]
  
  Read more

• Inside the Buffalo Huddle: Bring on the Ravens

  12-01-2021 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--After winning the first playoff game since 1995, the Buffalo Bills are rolling into the AFC Divisional round ready to face one of the toughest tests yet: the Baltimore Ravens. While the Bills defense will have their hands full trying to contain 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, the Buffalo offense is preparing to [...]
  
  Read more

• Driver, passenger taken into custody in Niagara Falls after police pursuit

  12-01-2021 18:30 via wivb.com
  
  A Niagara Falls driver and his passenger were taken into custody following a lengthy police pursuit.
  
  Read more

• Make-A-Wish Western New York Cheers on the Bills

  12-01-2021 17:44 via wivb.com
  
  This Bills playoff run is bringing a lot of joy to Western New Yorkers but especially to those in need of hope.
  
  Read more

• Cuomo says NYS will follow new CDC guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine distribution

  12-01-2021 17:23 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- On Tuesday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York State will follow the CDC’s new guidelines on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC updated their guidelines on Tuesday to say that those who are 65 and older should get the vaccine, as well as those who are [...]
  
  Read more

• WATCH LIVE: Gov. Cuomo to deliver part two State of the State of his address Tuesday

  12-01-2021 17:15 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR)- Governor Andrew Cuomo is poised to continue to reveal his 2021 agenda in the State of the State address Tuesday. The governor largely talked about the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a looming $15 billion gap in the state's budget on Monday. On Tuesday he is expected to address bringing [...]
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Gov. Cuomo delivers part two of State of the State address Tuesday

  12-01-2021 17:15 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR)- Governor Andrew Cuomo is poised to continue to reveal his 2021 agenda in the State of the State address Tuesday. The governor largely talked about the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a looming $15 billion gap in the state's budget on Monday. On Tuesday he is expected to address bringing [...]
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Dancers from Eugenia's Dance Studio show Bills spirit

  12-01-2021 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  Watch the video here!
  
  Read more

• GALLERY: Pets don their Bills gear!

  12-01-2021 14:35 via wivb.com
  
  Take a look at these photos!
  
  Read more

• Transit Drive-In to show Bills game for free this Saturday

  12-01-2021 13:38 via wivb.com
  
  The drive-in announced the event on Sunday night.
  
  Read more

• Clarence man has been missing since January 1

  12-01-2021 13:06 via wivb.com
  
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call (585) 344-6200.
  
  Read more

• GALLERY: Bills fans show off their team pride

  12-01-2021 05:01 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - We asked Bills fans to show off their team spirit- and they delivered! You can send your pictures to us this week at [email protected].
  
  Read more

• Bills fans allowed back inside stadium for second playoff game as area restaurants look for curfew extension to celebrate game day

  12-01-2021 04:18 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 6,000 fans cheered on the team this past Saturday inside Bills Stadium for the first time all season. During his State of the State address Monday, Governor Cuomo called it a success. Hours later, he announced 6,700 fans would be allowed back for this upcoming Saturday game against [...]
  
  Read more

• Batavia doctor weighs in on side effects of COVID-19 vaccine

  12-01-2021 02:24 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - As more people get the COVID-19 vaccine, some frontline workers are opening up about their experience getting the shots. Dr. Laurie Kilbury Taylor works at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Last week, she received her second dose of the vaccine, from which the FDA says people have reported experiencing more side effects. [...]
  
  Read more

• BlueCross BlueShield of WNY distributes 10,000 PPE items to small businesses in Western New York

  12-01-2021 02:12 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - On Monday, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY distributed 10,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) items to nearly 200 small, essential businesses in WNY. The kits include face masks, hand sanitizer, and gaiter face coverings for employees. They also include signage for COVID-19 safety precautions, provided by The Buffalo Sabres and The Buffalo Niagara Partnership. “BlueCross BlueShield [...]
  
  Read more

• Riviera Theatre announces more rescheduled dates for 2021

  12-01-2021 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Riviera Theatre has rescheduled some additional shows in 2021. Patrons should hold onto their tickets for the shows, since they will be valid for the new dates. According to a press release from the theater, conflicts will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis once the theater box office [...]
  
  Read more

• State Sen. Sean Ryan questions why WNYers who were in U.S. Capitol on day of riots have not yet been prosecuted

  12-01-2021 01:51 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - State Senator Sean Ryan is demanding to know why a number of Western New Yorkers who were at the U.S. Capitol the day it was ransacked have not been charged. Ryan is suggesting there is a double standard based on race. He compared the quick action of law enforcement during the Black Lives [...]
  
  Read more

• Friends remember Stella Usiak, 17-year-old who battled leukemia

  12-01-2021 01:30 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - A young woman who made a massive impact on many across Western New York passed away over the weekend. Stella Usiak, 17, had fought leukemia twice over the past decade. Also during that time, she excelled at North Tonawanda High School, earning her New York State High Regents Diploma and winning awards for [...]
  
  Read more

• Community rallies around Buffalo's What's Pop-in after vandalism

  12-01-2021 00:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- When Stefan Coker pulled up to his gourmet popcorn shop What's Pop-In on the West Side Sunday, what he saw left him in shock. "I mean it's discouraging, it's always upsetting. I'm really trying to do great things in this community." Both windows were smashed and glass spilled out onto the sidewalk [...]
  
  Read more

• Phase 1b of state’s covid-19 vaccination plan started Monday and local pharmacies are waiting for vaccines to arrive

  12-01-2021 00:25 via wivb.com
  The phones at Ivylea Pharmacy on Elmwood Avenue have been ringing off the hook Monday, since the state launched the 1B phase of it’s coronavirus vaccine plan. “It’s been a very busy morning for us, our phones have been ringing pretty much non-stop. I’ve brought some extra staff in to help deal with the phone [...]
  
  Read more

• You can now order your cardboard cutout for the Buffalo Sabres season at KeyBank Center

  12-01-2021 00:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Sabres fans won't be allowed in the stands at KeyBank Center for now- but they can still be there with a cardboard cutout! The Sabres announced Monday on their Twitter page that fans can order their cardboard cutouts now. The cutouts will be located on the 200 and 300 levels of [...]
  
  Read more

• WNY community uses music and dance to show appreciation for the Buffalo Bills

  12-01-2021 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG N.Y. (WIVB) - A dance studio in Hamburg is hoping their moves bring the Buffalo Bills another step closer to their next victory. Denise and Gino Vaccaro own future Dance studio and are both life-long Bills fans. It makes sense for them to show their appreciation for the team, in a dance routine. "We [...]
  
  Read more

• UB South Campus to serve as COVID-19 vaccination site

  12-01-2021 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced earlier that five SUNY institutions, including UB, will serve as COVID-19 vaccination sites. UB says registration is required, and the school will provide information about the South Campus vaccination site, like a specific building location and hours of operation, at a later date. "The UB community has made [...]
  
  Read more

Follow @Buffalo_News_US on Twitter!