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• WNY man seeking help to find photos from his bagpipe-playing past

  15-03-2024 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  ANDOVER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Stephen Walker has been playing the bagpipes ever since he was 12 years old, and he's hoping for some help finding mementos from his musical past."I was always around this stuff, my grandfather was a Scottish immigrant, my mother's branches of family were Irish, so we were kind of in this culture all along," Walker said.His fingers continued to play the notes throughout the years, as he also began to create his own celtic jewelry."When I got out of high school I had all t
  
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• Funeral service for Genesee County sergeant Thomas Sanfratello set for Saturday morning

  15-03-2024 22:51 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The funeral service for Thomas Sanfratello, the Genesee County sergeant who died last weekend in the line of duty, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Genesee Community College's Call Arena.
  A large turnout is expected, and live coverage will be available on WIVB.com. Calling hours are Friday from 2-8 p.m. at GCC.Son of fallen Genesee County sergeant: My dad wouldn’t want threats against suspectsGov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state buildings
  
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• UB women upset top-seeded Toledo, advance to MAC title game vs. Kent State

  15-03-2024 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WIVB) -- The University at Buffalo women's basketball team is one win away from returning to the NCAA Tournament.The Bulls upset No. 1 seed Toledo with a 77-74 overtime win Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland to advance to Saturday's MAC tournament title game. It marks the team's first appearance in the conference championship under second-year head coach Becky Burke. Niagara women advance to MAAC championship against nationally ranked opponentBuffalo, the No. 4 seed, wa
  
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• UB women upset top-seeded Toledo, advance to MAC title game

  15-03-2024 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WIVB) -- The UB women's basketball team is one win away from returning to the NCAA Tournament.The Bulls upset No. 1 seed Toledo with a 77-74 overtime win Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland to advance to Saturday's MAC tournament title game. It marks the team's first appearance in the conference championship under second-year head coach Becky Burke.Buffalo, the No. 4 seed, was in control for most of the game, leading by as many as 16 points in the third quarter as they c
  
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• Man accused of stealing McDonald's cash register, fleeing onto I-190 arrested

  15-03-2024 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly stole a McDonald's cash register and fled on foot toward I-190, Buffalo police officials said.Police said the man allegedly made off with the cash register from the fast food restaurant on the 2100 block of Niagara Street around 9 a.m. He was apprehended a short time later "on or near the 190," according to police.The suspect is currently in custody, but no charges have been announced at this time.The incident caused al
  
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• Buffalo comedian, ring announcer Chris Gullo bids farewell to the Queen City

  15-03-2024 17:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Often found behind a mic, Chris Gullo has been a friendly face at Western New York comedy shows and sporting events for nearly two decades.At the end of the month, Gullo is moving to North Carolina, but not without a few final appearances in both worlds before leaving.Gullo will be ring announcing on March 15 at Frontier Fire Company in Niagara Falls for his final Empire State Wrestling show prior to the move, a show in which ESW will honor a late friend of Gullo&rsq
  
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• Fired Erie County deputy clerk charged with stealing over $216K from Clerk's Office

  15-03-2024 16:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Erie County deputy clerk was arraigned Friday and charged with stealing just over $216,000 in cash payments from the county Clerk's Office, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said Alexander J. McDougall, 55, allegedly stole a sum of cash over $50,000 and attempted to conceal the crime by altering cashier reports and submitting fraudulent bank deposit tickets between Jan. 1, 2021 and June 1, 2023. The total alleged theft amount is estim
  
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• Fired Erie County deputy clerk charged with stealing over $215K from Clerk's Office

  15-03-2024 16:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Erie County deputy clerk was arraigned Friday and charged with stealing just $216,000 in cash payments from the county Clerk's Office, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said Alexander J. McDougall, 55, allegedly stole a sum of cash over $50,000 and attempted to conceal the crime by altering cashier reports and submitting fraudulent bank deposit tickets between Jan. 1, 2021 and June 1, 2023. The total alleged theft amount is estimated
  
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• Buffalo man arrested in connection with fatal Independence Day shooting

  15-03-2024 14:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested in connection with a July 4, 2023 fatal shooting on Warring Avenue, the Buffalo Police Department announced Friday.Police said the 27-year-old male, who authorities did not identify, allegedly shot a 28-year-old man multiple times around 5 p.m. on the first block of Warring. The victim was found in the street with gunshot wounds and was later declared deceased after being taken to ECMC.The 27-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder, a
  
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• Maple Weekend returns for a sweet event

  15-03-2024 13:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Maple syrup producers across Western New York will open their facilities to the public for Maple Weekend, which takes place March 16-17 and 23-24.The annual maple celebration allows people to secure their own syrup and sweet treats, as well as see firsthand how maple syrup is made and the traditions that go with it.Maple Weekend has been around since 2000, providing a strong boost in business and popularity for maple producers. The Western New York Maple Producers Associa
  
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• New report claims postal workers endangered during December 2022 blizzard

  15-03-2024 03:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local U.S. Postal Service managers are under the magnifying glass Thursday after a government report claims they put their employees in danger during the deadly Christmas blizzard of 2022.That report specifically names the Williamsville and West Side locations for their slow response to the dangerous weather conditions. Claiming the units failed to protect its employees, also failing to comply with emergency preparedness and response before, during and after the stor
  
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• Sabres win 3rd in a row, 3 points out of playoff position

  15-03-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres scored three goals within 10 minutes of the second period to secure their third consecutive victory, 3-0 against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at KeyBank Center, moving within three points of the final wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves for his 5th career shutout, 18-year-old Zach Benson had two goals for the first time in his rookie season, Victor Olofsson and Dylan Cozens also, and Buffalo's rec
  
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