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• 4 arrested for unlawful entry into U.S. at International Railroad Bridge

  13-03-2024 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were arrested for unlawfully entering the United States at the International Railroad Bridge in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday, the Customs and Border Patrol office said.The four were three men and one woman. According to authorities, border patrol agents caught them jumping off of a moving freight train. The woman was injured and became immobile, while the men were arrested after a short foot pursuit.Border patrol agents were able to identify that the woman
  
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• ICE personnel in Buffalo will now wear body cameras

  13-03-2024 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  (The Hill) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in five cities, including Buffalo, will now wear body cameras to record their actions. The initial deployment of 1,600 body-worn cameras is spread between two of the agency's arms, Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations, according to ICE Director Patrick J. Lechleitner’s statement on Wednesday. ICE is requiring its agents who interact with migrants to wear cameras on their
  
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• Elma man arrested on child porn charge after facial recognition technology used on photos from 2013

  13-03-2024 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Elma man is facing a child pornography charge after facial recognition technology was used on photos that were from 2013, the U.S. Attorney's office said Wednesday.Authorities said that they received a referral from the Queensland Police Service in Australia about what appeared to be newly produced and unidentified child exploitation material in January 2023, which allegedly included 47 images of a female victim.
  Authorities said that facial recognition technology
  
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• New UB Law class aims to curb national prosecutor crisis

  13-03-2024 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four years ago this May, protests overtook multiple neighborhoods in the city of Buffalo, as people rallied against the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. But beneath the raw anger directed at police departments and their officers lurked a much broader anti-law enforcement bent. "The George Floyd incident was the genesis of another talking point. And the talking point became, defund the police," said Erie County District At
  
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• Portion of Lewiston Road closed after fatal crash

  13-03-2024 22:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A portion of Lewiston Road is closed due to a fatal motorcycle crash on Wednesday afternoon, police said.The Lewiston Police Department posted on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon that Lewiston Road is closed between Creek Road Extension and Our Lady of Peace.
  Police said that the road is expected to be closed for "some time" and is encouraging drivers to use another route.There are no additional details on the fatalities, and the accident is still under investigation.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash on Lewiston Road identified

  13-03-2024 22:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Lewiston Road near Fort Gray Drive on Wednesday afternoon, according to Lewiston police.Police responded to the scene just before 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses told police that they saw the motorcycle hit a semi-truck on Lewiston north of Mountain View Drive. The semi-truck then dragged the motorcycle and the operator, police said. The motorcycle was found on the on-ramp to the Upper Mountain Road overpass.Preliminary investig
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash on Lewiston Road

  13-03-2024 22:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Lewiston Road near Fort Gray Drive on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.Police responded to the scene just before 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses told police that they saw the motorcycle hit a semi-truck on Lewiston north of Mountain View Drive. The semi-truck then dragged the motorcycle and the operator, police said.The motorcyclist, who was found on Fort Gray Drive, was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle was f
  
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• Rochester women sentenced for stealing from Erie County beauty supply chain

  13-03-2024 21:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Rochester women were sentenced to prison time for stealing nearly $170,000 in merchandise from a beauty supply chain in Erie County, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.23-year-old Nahzaire Murray and 25-year-old Kashmonay Holley, stole the merchandise from Ulta Beauty locations across Erie County between March and August 2023. Murray admitted to stealing merchandise valued at approximately $73,397, while Holley admitted to stealing approxim
  
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• News 4 to host debate for 26th Congressional District on April 24

  13-03-2024 21:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 is your local election headquarters, and on April 24 News 4 will host a debate between the candidates for the special election for New York's 26th Congressional District.The candidates for the April 30 special election are New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) and West Seneca town supervisor Gary Dickson (R).The seat is to fill the vacancy left by former Congressman Brian Higgins, who resigned from his seat in February to become the president of Shea's Perfor
  
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• Mayor Brown calls hiring of consultant accused of defrauding the U.S. "embarrassing"

  13-03-2024 20:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - In a story you saw First on 4 -- News 4 is now hearing from Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown on how his administration hired a local consultant who is under federal indictment for charges such as money laundering and wire fraud.Mayor Brown, in his own words, says the revelation is "embarrassing."The mayor answered all our questions Wednesday, saying this contract was not approved by him personally and he's already signaling that the city will enact reforms following this situatio
  
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• Saint Patrick's Day Parades and Events in Buffalo: list

  13-03-2024 17:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- St. Patrick's Day is coming up this weekend and people will be marching all across the city to celebrate it. Events will be held for our proud Irish population from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17. See a list of parades and events below.
  St. Patrick's Day ParadesBuffaloDowntown: Buffalo's largest parade will take place at 2 p.m. on March 17. Thousands of people are expected to march down Delaware Avenue, starting at Niagara Square and ending on North Street. Marching
  
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• Fresh produce delivered? Doctors can soon prescribe it

  13-03-2024 17:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - This year New York State is expanding its “food as medicine” program, where doctors can prescribe healthy food just like they do medicine in situations where that food can make a difference to someone’s health. Once the logistics are worked out Medicaid will cover fresh food that’s delivered to patients’ homes.Fresh food delivery is the whole idea behind FreshFix, which offers customers the ability to select the fruits and vegetables they get
  
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• State trooper found not guilty of manslaughter in connection with fatal shooting of Pennsylvania man

  13-03-2024 17:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New York State trooper charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a Pennsylvania man over two years ago in downtown Buffalo was found not guilty by an Erie County judge Wednesday, the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association said.Judge James Bargnesi delivered the verdict that trooper Anthony Nigro IV was not guilty after a bench trial. Nigro was originally charged with first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in connection with t
  
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• Genesee County man faces 17 charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of child

  13-03-2024 16:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 71-year-old Alexander man has been charged with 17 counts of various degrees tied to the alleged sexual abuse of a child, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
  John P. Volpe allegedly engaged in sexual conduct involving a child for twelve years, from 2012 until 2024. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office charged Volpe after conducting a search warrant at 2870 Buffalo Street Rd. in the Town of Alexander.
  Volpe was charged with the following felonies:
  predatory
  
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• Son of fallen Genesee County sergeant: My dad wouldn't want threats against suspects

  13-03-2024 14:54 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The son of a fallen Genesee County sergeant addressed the public at the end of the sheriff's press conference Wednesday and urged the community not to threaten the suspects who have been charged in his father's death."I know my father would not want any threats of any kind being made to the family of the suspects, or the suspects themselves," Ian Sanfratello said in an emotional address. "He would know justice will be served in the correct way."Sergeant Thomas Sanfra
  
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• Genesee County Sheriff gives update on Sergeant's death at Batavia Downs

  13-03-2024 14:54 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Genesee County Sheriff William Sheron Jr. hold a press conference Wednesday morning to discuss the incident that led to the death of Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello over the weekend.You can watch the press conference live on this page at approximately 10 a.m. The Batavia Police Department, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin Finnell and other officials will also be present at the event. Docs: Batavia man hit Genesee County sergeant with jewelry before sergeant died in
  
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• Teachers, parents voice concerns about layoffs in Hamburg school district

  13-03-2024 04:08 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hamburg has been a rallying point for teachers and parents who are upset, saying the district laid off more than a dozen teachers and aides late last week.Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting at Armor Elementary was packed with hundreds of students parents and Members of the Hamburg teachers' union. All have been distraught the last few days following the layoffs. Tuesday's board meeting allowed school superintendent Michael Cornell to address those concerns."T
  
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• Hamburg teacher layoffs fuel fiery Board of Ed. meeting

  13-03-2024 04:08 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hamburg has been a rallying point for teachers and parents who are upset, saying the district laid off more than a dozen teachers and aides late last week.Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting at Armor Elementary was packed with hundreds of students, parents, and members of the Hamburg teachers' union. All have been distraught the last few days following the layoffs. Tuesday's board meeting allowed school superintendent Michael Cornell to address those concerns.
  
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• Sabres surging into playoff picture

  13-03-2024 02:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Approaching the end of the warmest winter on record, the Sabres' playoff drought is starting to thaw.
  After scorching the Detroit 7-3 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres (31-30-5) are now five points behind the Red Wings and New York Islanders for the Eastern Conference's last wild-card playoff spot. Buffalo hosts the Islanders on Thursday before going on the road for Saturday's rematch with the Islanders, who have now lost six in a row.The reeling Red Win
  
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• 4 check: Sabres surging into playoff picture after routing Red Wings

  13-03-2024 02:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Approaching the end of the warmest winter on record, Buffalo's playoff hockey drought might be starting to thaw.
  After scorching Detroit 7-3 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres (31-30-5 — 67 points) are now within a few wins of the Red Wings (33-26-6 — 72 points) and New York Islanders (29-21-14 — 72 points) for the Eastern Conference's last wild-card playoff spot. Improving to 7-3-1 over the past 11 games, Buffalo hosts New York on Thurs
  
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• Most violent crimes down in Buffalo in 2023, but vehicle thefts skyrocket: report

  13-03-2024 00:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Most violent crimes in Buffalo dropped in 2023, including both fatal and non-fatal shootings, rapes and robberies, while vehicle thefts skyrocketed, according to the Buffalo Police Department's annual report published Tuesday.Shootings, fatal and non-fatal, as well as rapes saw the largest drops. Homicides saw a 45% decrease from 2022 to 2023, from 71 to 39. Rapes went down from 121 in 2022 to 56 in 2023, representing a 54% decrease.In total, there were 141 shooting
  
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