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• New assessment notices to be sent to Amherst, Williamsville property owners

  29-02-2024 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - Property owners in Amherst and Williamsville will soon be getting their new assessment notices from the town, and many residents are bracing to see how much more they will be paying in taxes.Those new notices will be arriving over the weekend or early next week.These assessment notices will reflect the new full-value on properties throughout Amherst and Williamsville. This comes after the town approved a hike in the tax cap of 11.4 percent.The town of Amherst has been upda
  
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• Airport Plaza Jewelers gifts gold, silver jewelry to Leap Year babies

  29-02-2024 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In honor of Leap Day, Don Hoffman of Airport Plaza Jewelers gave away free jewelry to those born on Feb. 29.
  Hoffman gifted solid gold and sterling silver pieces ranging in value from $349 to $499. Those who visited the showroom with a valid I.D. between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday received their free gift with no purchase necessary.Leap Day: What would happen without it, and 4 more things to know"We awarded over $100,000 in prizes [from a promotion] last year. We lik
  
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• 'Everything will come to a standstill': Erie County announces solar eclipse plans

  29-02-2024 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Most eyes will on the sky for the total solar eclipse, especially here in Western New York.The final planning for the total solar eclipse is underway and County Executive Mark Poloncarz says businesses should close on April 8 to keep local traffic off the roads. This is in an effort to keep roads clear for first responders and visitors coming for the day."Planning for the worst, and hoping for the best. I think we are doing really well. We have a lot of the puzzle pi
  
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• Receiving options for Josh Allen in the draft; safeties who fit the Bills

  29-02-2024 22:37 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WIVB) – The 2024 NFL Draft class is loaded with talented wide receiver prospects who could make an immediate impact on the Bills offense.
  Sports Director Josh Reed was joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson for a look at several players who the Bills could targets, including one prospect who may be the next Deebo Samuel. The Bills could also use the draft to inject youth into the safety position.News and notes from Brandon Beane, Sean McDermott at NFL Scouting Combine
  
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• Pennsylvania man sentenced for raping child in Evans

  29-02-2024 22:02 via wivb.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains details of sexual assault of a child.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced for raping a child in Evans in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.39-year-old Jacob Pearson of Wilcox, Pennsylvania was sentenced to 14 years in prison for raping the child, who was less than 13-years-old at a location in Evans on July 5, 2022. Pearson and the child knew each other.Pearson pleaded guilty to one count of first-de
  
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• Buffalo to honor firefighter Jason Arno one year after his death

  29-02-2024 21:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Mayor Byron Brown and the Buffalo Fire Department announced their plans to remember Jason Arno, the Buffalo Firefighter who died one year ago fighting a four-alarm fire at 745 Main St.The plans start on Thursday, with all City of Buffalo flags being lowered to half-staff at 5 p.m., where they will stay until Saturday morning.
  Fridays plans begin at 9:30 a.m. where a procession of vehicles led by firefighters of Buffalo Fire Dept. Engine Company 2 will leave the firehouse o
  
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• Buffalo to honor firefighter Jason Arno on one-year anniversary of his death

  29-02-2024 21:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and the Buffalo Fire Department announced their plans to remember Jason Arno, the Buffalo Firefighter who died fighting a four-alarm fire on Main Street on March 1, 2023. Buffalo firefighter dies battling downtown blazeFriday marks the one-year anniversary of his death.Friday's plans begin at 9:30 a.m. where a procession of vehicles led by firefighters of Buffalo Fire Department Engine Company 2 will leave the firehouse on 376 Virginia Street, Arn
  
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• Buffalo honors firefighter Jason Arno one year after his death

  29-02-2024 21:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Mayor Byron Brown and the Buffalo Fire Department announced their plans to remember Jason Arno, the Buffalo Firefighter who died one year ago fighting a four-alarm fire at 745 Main St.The remembrance began on Thursday, with all City of Buffalo flag lowered to half-staff at 5 p.m., where they will stay until Saturday morning.Friday's plans begin at 9:30 a.m. where a procession of vehicles led by firefighters of Buffalo Fire Dept. Engine Company 2 left the firehouse on 376 V
  
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• Woman killed in serious motor vehicle accident

  29-02-2024 20:28 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Hamburg Police are investigating after a woman was killed in a serious motor vehicle accident Wednesday.The accident occurred on Route 5 at Lakeview Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Hamburg police.
  37-year-old Jenny E. Zuhlke was killed as a result of the crash and the driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Andrew Rydzewski, was transported to ECMC with serious injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation. Anyone who may have witn
  
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• Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing over $162k from employer

  29-02-2024 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former bookkeeper pleaded guilty to stealing more than $162 thousand from her employer over the course of four years, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Carrie Zielinski, 47, of Depew pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny in the second degree on Thursday.Between January 2019 and May 2023, Zielinski, officials said, stole $162,269.37 from a medical office in Williamsville. Officials said Zielinski was employed at the office as an office manager a
  
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• 3-year-old pup in search of his forever home

  29-02-2024 15:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Thursday, we got to meet Biscuit!
  Biscuit is a 3-year-old German Shepherd mix who is ready to find his forever home. He came to Western New York from Kentucky and is up for adoption through 716 Paws.He gets along with cats, dog, and kids! He loves to cuddle up in bed and would do well in any home.
  For more information on how you can bring this sweet boy home, view the full segment above or click here.
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• Timon takes Manhattan Cup back to South Buffalo

  29-02-2024 06:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Climbing back to cut down another net, Bishop Timon-St. Jude affirmed its status atop Western New York's boys basketball ranks. Timon repeated as Manhattan Cup champions, a feat of the school had not accomplished in close to four decades, by rallying to beat Monsignor Martin league nemesis Canisius, 74-64, in front of a capacity crowd Wednesday night at Koessler Athletic Center."We made history," said senior guard Jacob Humphrey, who led the Tigers with 22 points, in
  
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• 'Tis the season to showcase Irish culture through dance

  29-02-2024 04:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and Irish Dancers are preparing to highlight Irish culture across the region.After the festivities are over, some will shuffle off to Scotland for the World Championships, representing their community on the biggest stage. It is a sport that spans the generations with families passing down the joy and passion of dance. Some dancers do it for the love of the culture while others do it for the thrill of competition.
  "I defin
  
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• Cardinal O'Hara reclaims title in Msgr. Martin girls basketball championship

  29-02-2024 03:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After losing to Nichols at this stage last season, Cardinal O'Hara got their revenge in the Monsignor Martin title game on Wednesday, defeating the Vikings 59-45 at Canisius University.
  Coming into the game the Hawks rode a 21-game win streak and had not lost to a team in WNY this season, averaging a margin of victory over 39 points against those teams. The first quarter didn't start off at a pace to match that, with Cardinal O'Hara leading 15-11 after the first quarter.
  
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• Cardinal O'Hara reclaims crown in Msgr. Martin girls basketball championship

  29-02-2024 03:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After losing to Nichols at this stage last season, Cardinal O'Hara got their revenge in the Monsignor Martin title game on Wednesday, defeating the Vikings 59-45 at Canisius University.
  Coming into the game the Hawks rode a 21-game win streak and had not lost to a team in WNY this season, averaging a margin of victory over 39 points against those teams. The first quarter didn't start off at a pace to match that, with Cardinal O'Hara leading 15-11 after the first quarter.
  
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• Suspect in custody after attempted stabbing at St. John Fisher University prompts lockdown

  29-02-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One suspect is in custody after an attempted stabbing at St. John Fisher University prompted a lockdown Wednesday evening.According to SJFU, a "distressed individual" approached an employee with a knife inside the Wegmans School of Pharmacy building. Police said the individual accessed the staff member's office. The employee disarmed the individual, who fled.Everyone on campus was asked to shelter in place until investigators searched the campus and its building. P
  
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• Suspect arraigned after attempted stabbing at St. John Fisher University prompts lockdown

  29-02-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One suspect was arraigned in court Thursday morning after an attempted stabbing at St. John Fisher University prompted a lockdown Wednesday evening.According to SJFU, a "distressed individual" approached an employee with a knife inside the Wegmans School of Pharmacy building. Police said the individual accessed the staff member's office. The employee disarmed the individual, who fled.Everyone on campus was asked to shelter in place until investigators searched the
  
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• Suspect accused of attempting to kidnap St. John Fisher Employee at knifepoint

  29-02-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New information is emerging in the incident at St. John Fisher University Thursday night that led to the lockdown of the campus.
  A 19-year-old man is now charged with kidnapping and attempted sex abuse after confronting an employee of St. John Fisher University's School of Pharmacy at knifepoint.It all started just after 5 p.m. According to SJFU, a "distressed individual" approached an employee with a knife inside the Wegmans School of Pharmacy building.Court docum
  
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• Saint John Fisher University on lockdown after attempted stabbing

  29-02-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Saint John Fisher University campus is on lockdown tonight as police search for a reported "suspicious person."The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating an attempted stabbing on campus. Police said the victim was not hurt.According to SJFU, no injuries have been reported. Everyone on campus has been asked to shelter in place.News 8 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Lockdown at Saint John Fisher University lifted after attempted stabbing

  29-02-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Saint John Fisher University campus was on lockdown Wednesday night as police searched for a reported "suspicious person."The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating an attempted stabbing on campus. Police said the victim was not hurt.According to SJFU, no injuries have been reported. Everyone on campus was asked to shelter in place until police determined there was no "imminent danger."News 8 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as
  
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• Parents scramble to find new school for their children as St. Andrew's in Tonawanda inches toward closing date

  29-02-2024 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Time is ticking for parents to find a new school for their children as Saint Andrew's in Tonawanda inches closer to its last day. St. Andrew's Country Day School is set to close on June 30.Principal Pamela Giannantonio says the school is taking it day by day. and with not a lot of time left, her focus is on helping the parents and students.
  "We just have something here. There's a draw. It is unfortunate that this is no longer part of the community," Giannantonio, who's b
  
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• 'We're all one village': Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Center lends a helping hand to neighbors in need

  29-02-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With their roots in the East Side of Buffalo, The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Center says they have been helping lend a hand to neighbors who are facing life obstacles for more than 130 years."The goal was to be a helping hand, a friendly face to people that were struggling in a new environment," said Chandra Redfern, CEO of the BFNC. "We hold true to our founding roots, and the settlement houses assisted the European Immigrants in acclimating the community, teachi
  
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