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• Presumptive mayor-elect says "game on" following Mayor Brown's announcement

  28-06-2021 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Brown can attempt to distance himself from Paladino all he wants, but it is clear who is really behind this campaign." Democratic nominee for Buffalo Mayor India Walton responded to Mayor Byron Brown's announcement that he's running a write-in campaign for the November General Election. "Byron Brown’s decision to run a [...]
  
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• In Buffalo's Theatre District, watch a play in a shop window

  28-06-2021 23:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Live theater is back in Buffalo's Theatre District. Alleyway Theatre (1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo) is hosting its 30th annual "Buffalo Quickies" short play festival - with a twist. In this special, 2021 edition of the event, actors perform their ten-minute shows inside of storefront windows in the Theatre District, while [...]
  
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• "Write down, Byron Brown": 4-term Buffalo mayor to seek write-in campaign in November election

  28-06-2021 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After almost a week of speculation, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has announced he will seek a write-in campaign in the November election. Brown’s campaign released a statement last Friday saying he was seriously considering a write-in.Buffalo mayor Byron Brown seriously considering write-in campaign to challenge India Walton after losing primary The [...]
  
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• Jamestown Police: 2 teen girls involved in Crescent Street fire

  28-06-2021 22:31 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)- Jamestown Police say they've identified two teen girls involved in the arson fire at Jamestown Royal last Friday. Investigators reviewed multiple videos from area businesses and viewed the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, enter the building on Crescent Avenue prior to the fire and exit as the blaze escalated. Both girls were [...]
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced to 4 years in prison after controversial traffic stop

  28-06-2021 22:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- A Buffalo man involved in what some called a racially motivated attack by police, is facing four years in prison for criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Erie County District Attorney's office, Quentin Suttles, 31, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. [...]
  
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• Authorities looking for information on vandalism on pavilion in Genesee County Park

  28-06-2021 20:10 via wivb.com
  
  Anyone with information on the vandalism can call Investigator Ryan DeLong at (585) 345-3000 ext. 3572.
  
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• US Marshals offering reward for information on person of interest in the death of Tiara Lott

  28-06-2021 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  Earlier this year, Tiara Lott's body was found along railroad tracks on Buffalo's east side weeks after she disappeared in late January.
  
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• After body found along railroad tracks, US Marshals offering reward for information on person of interest

  28-06-2021 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  Earlier this year, Tiara Lott's body was found along railroad tracks on Buffalo's east side weeks after she disappeared in late January.
  
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• Local muralist Nicole Cherry uses art as her way of serving her community

  28-06-2021 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Western New York resident Nicole Cherry was asked by Benderson Development to be their featured artist for June and July, it was in no small measure an honor. They could've chosen anyone to add flair to their more commercialized spaces. However, taking one look at Nicole's work, you can see [...]
  
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• Tops reminds shoppers to check Monopoly tickets for prizes even after game officially ends

  28-06-2021 18:06 via wivb.com
  
  Maureen is the latest winner of $10,000 in food and fuel.
  
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• Finish Line at Walden Galleria to reopen as JD Sports

  28-06-2021 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  The rebranding is the result of a merger.
  
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• Buffalo Beauts sold to new owner

  28-06-2021 17:33 via wivb.com
  
  The Buffalo Beauts are one of the NWHL's "Founding Four" teams that competed in the league's first season, which took place from 2015-2016.
  
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• Assembly members Rivera, Wallace to work as servers to highlight Raise the Wage Act

  28-06-2021 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  The Raise The Wage Act seeks to make sure tipped workers receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
  
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• Camp Centerland summer program now underway

  28-06-2021 16:51 via wivb.com
  
  GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) – Camp Centerland's summer program is now underway in Getzville. News 4's Gabrielle Mediak shares more on what sets the camp apart. “When your kids come here they are very rarely ever going to step foot inside,” said youth development counselor, Michael Garcia. The JCC says the day camp is a mix [...]
  
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• Local assistant fire chief killed in motorcycle crash, passenger hospitalized

  28-06-2021 15:12 via wivb.com
  
  Investigators say Altenburg was breaking for westbound traffic, which was slowing to turn south into the Mobil Gast Station on 104 and Pratt Road.
  
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• Cheektowaga man dead, passenger injured after motorcycle crash on Route 104 in Sodus

  28-06-2021 15:12 via wivb.com
  
  Investigators say Altenburg was breaking for westbound traffic, which was slowing to turn south into the Mobil Gast Station on 104 and Pratt Road.
  
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• Sweet corn ice cream to be offered at Eden Corn Festival

  28-06-2021 14:25 via wivb.com
  
  "Made with a delicious blend of Eden’s famous sweet corn in combination with handcrafted ice cream, this novelty treat is definitely worth a try!" the Chamber of Commerce says.
  
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• Second phase of Walden Galleria's extended hours begin Monday

  28-06-2021 14:09 via wivb.com
  
  Sunday's hours will remain 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  
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• Sullivan: Fond memories linger at Cazenovia Park, a hot spot for area golf pros

  28-06-2021 14:00 via wivb.com
  
  Ed Pfister has a lot of stories to tell. You know how most golfers like to gamble on the course? He took it quite literally as a boy in the '50s. “When I was 12 or 13, we used to have poker and craps games on the eighth fairway at Caz Park,” Pfister recalled. “Right [...]
  
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• No change in Buffalo average, but NY sees increase in gas prices

  28-06-2021 13:38 via wivb.com
  
  One year ago, the state average was $2.25, while the country's was $2.18.
  
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• SU instructor plans to join ultra-runner on Empire State Trail for Parkinson’s research

  28-06-2021 13:22 via wivb.com
  
  “So I became aware of this on social media somewhere and my dad has Parkinson’s so you know it’s got a little special place and I’m like I can help this guy out,” Sam Sampere said.
  
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• 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Walmart parking lot in Rochester

  28-06-2021 12:41 via wivb.com
  
  One man is dead and three others have been hospitalized with various injuries following a shooting in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter on Hudson Avenue in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to the parking lot around 12:50 a.m. for the report of shots fired. Shortly after, four gunshot victims arrived at Rochester General Hospital in private vehicles.
  
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• 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot of Walmart in Rochester

  28-06-2021 12:41 via wivb.com
  
  According to police, at some point in the fight, 20 gunshots were fired from multiple weapons.
  
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• 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after shooting at Walmart parking lot in Rochester

  28-06-2021 12:41 via wivb.com
  
  One man is dead and three others have been hospitalized with various injuries following a shooting in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter on Hudson Avenue in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to the parking lot around 12:50 a.m. for the report of shots fired. Shortly after, four gunshot victims arrived at Rochester General Hospital in private vehicles.
  
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• Man shot multiple times near Gatchell and Broadway in Buffalo

  28-06-2021 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  Police say the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m.
  
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• Abbott Road accident reroutes traffic in South Buffalo briefly Sunday

  28-06-2021 05:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you were traveling through South Buffalo Sunday -- you may have gotten caught in a traffic jam. A two-car crash happened on Abbott Road near Stevenson just before 4:30 p.m. Buffalo Police tell us that people were injured, but are expected to be okay. Traffic was rerouted for a short [...]
  
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• Stevo Johnson's '716 Urban Fashion pop-up' showcases Buffalo-based designers

  28-06-2021 05:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo fashion editor set the Queen City on fire with a pop-up shop featuring a collection of local designers. Drip God, Paparazzi by Leah White, Lala's Luscious Clothing and others showcased their designs at the Johnnie B. Wiley pavilion Sunday. Stevo Johnson was the man behind the 716 Urban Fashion [...]
  
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• Community organizations are sounding the alarm as the city continues its track for its deadliest year

  28-06-2021 04:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Community organizations are sounding the alarm as the city continues its track for its deadliest year. Already in 2021 homicides in the city of Buffalo are close to reaching 50. "The violence, the shootings, the homicides, it saddens me," said Leonard Lane, who's the president of the Buffalo FATHERS organization. "It [...]
  
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• WNY farm hosts 'Chef Series Farm Dinners' to help pediatric blood disorder and cancer patients

  28-06-2021 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local farm is using the power of a home-cooked meal, to help children in need. Stillwater Farm is now hosting "Chef Series Farm Dinners." From now through the end of the summer, the farm is welcoming some of the best chefs Western New York has to offer to cook food [...]
  
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• Evening fire destroys detached garage, heavily damages 1941 Oldsmobile in Royalton

  28-06-2021 02:52 via wivb.com
  
  ROYALTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A garage in the Town of Royalton with a full gym inside went up in flames Sunday evening. The detached 30 feet by 50 feet structure on Lincoln Avenue was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived at the scene around 6:40 p.m. Crews were able to get the blaze under [...]
  
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• Local artisans featured at Roycroft Summer Arts & Crafts Festival

  28-06-2021 01:56 via wivb.com
  
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local artists are getting their chance to shine in the Southtowns. The Roycrofters-At-Large Association hosted the 45th annual Roycroft Summer Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend. Organizers say after having to wait for 19 months to host a show -- it's great to be back "We had to react really [...]
  
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• Flag football tournament at Highmark raises $150K for Special Olympic athletes

  28-06-2021 01:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A chance to play flag football on the home turf of the Buffalo Bills is helping send Special Olympic athletes to the U.S.A. Games. The flag football tournament features nearly 60 teams throughout the weekend's Buffalo "Sun Bowl." Many of the groups also had a Special Olympic athlete on their [...]
  
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• Western New York native and first-time race runner wins Buffalo Marathon

  28-06-2021 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The annual 26.2-mile trek through the streets of Buffalo is a task one runner called 'amazingly brutal.' It's a race that's been a long time coming. After last year was canceled, and this year's race postponed, runners were eager to hit the pavement. After two and a half hours, Hamburg Native [...]
  
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