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• New "Lead Court" opens in City of Buffalo

  03-04-2024 23:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - There's a new effort in Buffalo City Court to address a backlog that stretches year in cases that deal with lead poisoning.For many years, the local court system has operated housing and drug courts. Now, a new court will be created in Buffalo: a "Lead Court" that will be geared toward remediating homes.Cases of lead poisoning have been heard in Buffalo Housing Court for years, but starting this month, those cases will be transferred to Buffalo City Court Judge Phillip Dab
  
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• 16-year-old gets maximum sentence for fatally shooting man in South Buffalo

  03-04-2024 20:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 16-year-old Buffalo male was sentenced to 3 1/2 to 10 years in state prison Wednesday for a 2022 fatal shooting in South Buffalo, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said the teen, who was 14 at the time of the crime, fatally shot 24-year-old Morrell Buster Jr. on June 26, 2022 around the 100 block of Spaulding St. Buster was found deceased in the middle of the road with a gunshot wound to his neck.The 16-year-old shot Buster with an illegal g
  
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• 2 Buffalo restaurants selected as finalists for national award

  03-04-2024 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Buffalo restaurants are in the running as finalists for a prestigious national accolade: a James Beard Award.Southern Junction and Waxlight Bar à Vin were both selected as finalists for separate categories alongside four other restaurants from around the U.S.
  Southern Junction's Ryan Fernandez is up for the Emerging Chef award, while Waxlight Bar à Vin is nominated for the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program award. The winners in each category w
  
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• Behind the doors of Buffalo History Museum Archive: Articles tell the story of 1925 Eclipse

  03-04-2024 20:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--As Western New York prepares to look up to the sky (wearing solar eclipse glasses) and see a total solar eclipse, the Buffalo History Museum is digging deep into their archives to discover what our area's last total solar eclipse was like in 1925."I think seeing these old newspaper clippings help you appreciate how historic an event like this is, and how this coming week will be history in the making as well," said Brian Hayden, Director of Communications at The Buffalo His
  
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• $uicideboy$ to perform in Buffalo this fall

  03-04-2024 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hip hop duo $uicideboy$ will perform at KeyBank Center later this year as part of their annual Grey Day Tour.The group, which consists of New Orleans natives Ruby da Cherry and $crim, will play on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Buffalo.$uicideboy$ rose to popularity for their unique beats and emotional lyrics, with hit songs such as "...And to Those I Love, Thanks for Sticking Around" and "Paris." The duo put on its first Grey Day Tour in 2019, uniting rap and hardcore genres.Open
  
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• Marshmello to perform at Riverworks in June

  03-04-2024 19:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Marshmello will perform at Riverworks this June.
  The Buffalo show is slated for Saturday, June 1, with doors opening at 7 p.m.One of the top most streamed artists in the world on Spotify, Marshmello has collaborated with Juice WRLD, Khalid, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers to name a few. His 2016 hit "Alone" has over two billion views on YouTube.You must be 16 years or older to attend the show, and tickets start at $39.50. They go on s
  
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• 1 person dead in Lockport house fire

  03-04-2024 18:44 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An accidental fire on Crosby Avenue in Lockport resulted in the deaths of one person and at least one dog.Late Tuesday night, shortly after 11:30, crews in Lockport responded to the scene, where someone was reported to be trapped on the second floor. There, fire was visibly venting from a first-floor window and thick, black smoke could be seen coming from the eaves of the structure."Investigators believe a wood pellet stove near the base of the stairs on the first floor
  
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• Batavia man accused of making threat of mass harm against business

  03-04-2024 17:49 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Batavia man was released on an appearance ticket after being accused of threatening a business.On Tuesday, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred at a business on Lewiston Road. Later, Nickolas Figlow, 22, was charged with making a threat of mass harm and taken to the Genesee County Jail for processing.Figlow is scheduled to appear in Batavia Town Court on the afternoon of April 23.
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• Niagara Falls man facing 50-to-life in March shooting

  03-04-2024 17:36 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An arrest has been made in the shooting of 31-year-old Niagara Falls resident Thomas Carter.On Tuesday, an indictment charging Jalik George, 27, was unsealed in Niagara County Court. George was accused of shooting Carter in the vicinity of Ashland and 19th Street on March 3.
  George, also a Niagara Falls resident, faces charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. If convicted on all counts, George could be sentenced to 50 years to life i
  
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• Sources: Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Texans

  03-04-2024 17:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills reportedly traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a blockbuster move, league sources confirmed to News 4 WIVB.Buffalo will reportedly receive a 2025 second-round pick via Minnesota from the Texans. Houston will also get a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Bills in addition to Diggs.
  Per a league source, can confirm the Bills are trading WR Stefon Diggs to Houston along with a 6th round pick in this year’
  
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• Reports: Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Texans

  03-04-2024 17:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills reportedly traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a blockbuster move, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Buffalo will reportedly receive a 2025 second-round pick via Minnesota from the Texans. Houston will also get a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Bills in addition to Diggs.
  Per a league source, can confirm the Bills are trading WR Stefon Diggs to Houston along with a 6th round pick in this year’s draf
  
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• Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Texans

  03-04-2024 17:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a blockbuster move, the team announced Wednesday.Buffalo will receive a 2025 second-round pick via Minnesota from the Texans. Houston will also get a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Bills in addition to Diggs.
  Per a league source, can confirm the Bills are trading WR Stefon Diggs to Houston along with a 6th round pick in this year’s draft and a 5th round pick in n
  
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• Spring job fair taking place at Walden Galleria

  03-04-2024 16:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Those looking for work in Western New York can connect with local businesses at the Walden Galleria's spring job fair later this month.The job fair will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 on the mall's lower level near the Apple Store. The free-to-attend event will be a chance for employers to interview and hire workers as well as help job seekers connect with businesses.Among the employers that will be in attendance are:
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• Patient charged after 3 staff members stabbed at Buffalo Psychiatric Center

  03-04-2024 16:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police said three staff members were taken from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center by ambulance after they were stabbed by a patient Wednesday morning.The incident inside the Forest Avenue facility happened just after 9 a.m. The suspect in the matter, 42-year-old resident Calvin Haskins, has been taken into custody.“Earlier today, three staff members were injured during an incident at the Strozzi Building of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center campus and we are activ
  
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• 3 staff members stabbed at Buffalo Psychiatric Center

  03-04-2024 16:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police said three staff members were taken from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center by ambulance after they were stabbed by a patient Wednesday morning.The incident inside the Forest Avenue facility happened just after 9 a.m. The suspect in the matter has been taken into custody.The three victims, who were all taken to ECMC, were identified as two men and a woman. One of the men may have been seriously injured, officials said.
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• Closing arguments wrap in case against former DEA agent

  03-04-2024 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It was a marathon day in court Tuesday as federal prosecutors and defense attorneys in the weeks-long trials against former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni presented their closing arguments.Bongiovanni is facing several serious charges, including bribery, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors claim Bongiovanni used his position to shield allege drug traffickers, friends and associated with ties to Italian organized crime, in exchange for bribes totaling $276,000
  
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• Lockport woman with juvenile passengers charged with intoxicated driving

  03-04-2024 15:30 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport woman was arrested early Wednesday morning for aggravated driving while intoxicated, among other felonies, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
  37-year-old Corrine E. Gardner of Lockport was driving with three minor passengers ages 9, 12 and 13 at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday when she allegedly failed to dim her headlights near Davison Road.
  The deputy said he observed signs of intoxication and the the three girls were turned over to family. Gardner was a
  
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• Cat dies, 2 residents suffer smoke inhalation in Reservation St. fire

  03-04-2024 14:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just before 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Buffalo fire crews responded to an apartment complex at 44 Reservation Street.A fire began on the first floor of the occupied building and caused an estimated $175,000 in damage.According to authorities, two residents were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. One cat died as a result of the fire.It's not clear what started the fire, but fire officials are investigating.Evan Anstey is an Associated Press Award, JANY Award and Emmy-no
  
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• Blues Traveler coming to Artpark this August

  03-04-2024 13:19 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blues Traveler is coming to Artpark this summer, along with Big Head Todd and the Monsters.Tickets for the August 16 show go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $20 to $49. Once they're available, tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster or by calling the Artpark Box Office at (716) 754-4375.Artpark, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary season, is playing host to many popular artists once again this year. They include Orville Peck, Sarah McLachlan, Gary
  
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• Kenmore proposing more than 5% increase in property taxes

  03-04-2024 04:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The village of Kenmore is proposing a more than 5% property tax increase for homeowners.The process of doing this would mean the board would have to override the state's 2% tax levy cap. The property tax in Kenmore would go up by 5.42%. Mayor Patrick Mang said that this is due to raise rates for rising costs as well as capital projects.In late 2022 the village began expanding its police station, located at 2395 Elmwood Avenue, at a cost of $6 million."The general inc
  
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• Sabres score in bunches to beat Capitals, stay on fringe of wild-card race

  03-04-2024 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On a night when the Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner skating in his 1,000th NHL game, it was the winger who supplanted him on Buffalo's top line who pointed the way to victory.JJ Peterka scored twice to take the team lead with 28 goals on the season, with an assist on Tage Thompson's 27th, as Buffalo (36-35-5) staved off playoff elimination for a few more days with a 6-2 win against the Washington Capitals (36-28-10), the club currently clinging to the final wild-card
  
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• 4 check: JJ Peterka sparkles for Sabres on Jeff Skinner's special night

  03-04-2024 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On a night when the Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner skating in his 1,000th NHL game, it was the winger who supplanted him on Buffalo's top line who pointed the way to victory.JJ Peterka scored twice to take the team lead with 28 goals on the season, with an assist on Tage Thompson's 27th, as Buffalo (36-35-5) staved off playoff elimination for a few more days with a 6-2 win against the Washington Capitals (36-28-10), the club currently clinging to the final wild-card
  
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• Bars and restaurants prepare to serve up large crowds in town for the solar eclipse

  03-04-2024 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Bars and restaurants all across Western New York are making sure they're ready to meet the demand and give people a taste of what the Buffalo food scene is all about.
  "Western New York is expecting to get a total influx of people coming in and we hope to get our fair share, being the home of the original Buffalo wing. We anticipate being very, very busy that day. Not only gearing up for food but with staff," said Mark Dempsey, the CEO of the Anchor Bar franchise.With hundre
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Miami's Kamren Kinchens has desired instincts at safety

  03-04-2024 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Considered a top safety in this year's draft class, Miami's Kamren Kinchens was a first-team All-ACC selection in 2023.
  During his college career, he showed the ability to create turnovers, racking up 11 interceptions the last two seasons.  "I think my instincts, I think my aggressiveness, I'm gonna have to learn how to control so I won't be taking too many risks," Kinchens said. "But learning how to take risks and elevate - no bad plays. Just have those good to aver
  
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