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• Man arraigned on charges for alleged bomb threat on Buffalo hospital

  01-05-2024 21:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Genesee County man has been arraigned on two charges in connection to allegedly making a bomb threat to Buffalo General Medical Center in March, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.31-year-old Lordseth Phoenix, of Corfu, is accused of falsely reporting in a 911 call on the morning of March 17 that an explosive device would be placed in the parking garage of the hospital.The hospital was searched, cleared and no bomb was found.
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• Mayor Brown: Buffalo planning bid to host Sundance Film Festival

  01-05-2024 21:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo could soon be the home of the biggest independent film festival in the U.S.Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced Wednesday during his State of the City address that his administration responded to a request for information that could bring the Sundance Film Festival to the city.
  "With our community's growing film industry and a significant number of great venues, we believe we are uniquely positioned to take this world-class event to the next level," Bro
  
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• Applications now open for annual 43North startup competition

  01-05-2024 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Those looking for a boost to their startup business or endeavor can now apply for 43North's annual startup competition.The state-funded accelerator seeks to attract entrepreneurs who will grow their startups in Buffalo. The five winners of the competition will receive a $1 million investment, get the opportunity to join 43North's program and secure office space at Seneca One Tower.“The 43North accelerator program has been a collaboration amongst government agencies
  
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• WNY brunch spots for Mother's Day

  01-05-2024 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Though Mother's Day is still over a week away, brunch reservations are filling up fast. If you're looking to toast the most important woman in your life, News 4 WIVB has compiled a list of locations offering a special menu on May 12.BuffaloBuffalo Airport Hotel: The Buffalo Airport Hotel is serving up a buffet-style brunch complete with an omelette station, shrimp scampi, and a dessert table. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Coffee, tea, and juice are available and a mim
  
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• Jewish Family Services plans new partnership with NYC to settle asylum seekers

  01-05-2024 16:47 via wivb.com
  
  Watch the conference in the video player above.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More efforts are being made to aid asylum seekers in Erie County.On Wednesday morning, Jewish Family Services is planning to announce a partnership with New York City to manage a coordinated entry program for people fleeing their native country.Jewish Family Services intends to enter into a $22.4 million contract with New York City, a city whose mayor, Eric Adams, has been a controversial figure in the effort to house migrant
  
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• Mayor Brown to detail proposed budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will give his annual State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.Brown plans to speak on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.That proposed budget is just under $618 million -- an increase of 7.1% from the current budget of $576.9 million.In a news release, the city said various factors led to the higher budget, including union contracts, health insurance cos
  
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• Mayor Brown to detail proposed $41M budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will give his annual State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.Brown plans to speak on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.That proposed budget is just under $618 million -- an increase of 7.1% from the current budget of $576.9 million.In a news release, the city said various factors led to the higher budget, including union contracts, health insurance cos
  
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• Mayor Brown details proposed $41M budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, in his annual State of the City address, spoke on changes in the city's budget and crime rates year-to-year, as well as broader changes in the city's finances since he took office in 2006.Introduced with a video narrated by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Brown spoke on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.Budget and TaxesThat proposed budget is just under $618 mil
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Toronto Rock in Game 1 of NLL semifinals

  01-05-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Coming off a thrilling overtime victory in their playoff opener, the defending NLL Cup champion Bandits begin the best-of-three semifinal series against their rival Toronto Rock on Friday night at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton. Bandits win in OT, advance title defense to semifinal stageHow to watch the Bandits on TVWNLO-TV (CW23) has been the home of Bandits lacrosse this season, airing 14 regular season contests, and will show Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Buffalo
  
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• Tim Kennedy declares victory in NY-26 special election

  01-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) declared victory in the Congressional special election for New York's 26th Congressional district on Tuesday night.Kennedy has 69% of the vote with 38.8% of the vote having been counted as of 9:35 p.m., according to the AP. He defeated West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson (R).Kennedy has been a state lawmaker since 2011, representing south Buffalo in the state's 63rd district."We take this fight to Washington to fix a broken system,
  
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• AP: Tim Kennedy declared winner in NY-26 special election

  01-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) has been declared the winner of the Congressional special election for New York's 26th Congressional district on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.Kennedy has 76% of the vote with 22.4% of the vote having been counted, according to the AP. He defeated West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson.Kennedy has been a state lawmaker since 2011, representing south Buffalo in the state's 63rd district.He replaces Brian Higgins, who
  
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• Weekend raindrops, but not a washout

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Two disturbances are bound for the area this weekend.The first brings rain showers, possibly a downpour and thunderstorm overnight, but it now appears as though the bulk of the rain will be tapering during Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon should be drier with some breaks in the clouds.Similarly, scattered showers Sunday morning, should start to dissipate during the afternoon. By no means will the weekend be a washout.There will at least be some windows of dry time for outdoor activities.Weat
  
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• Warming up & clearing out

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Tonight will be cloudy with isolated showers,mainly early. Fog will develop tonight and linger into the morning hours.Monday will start out cloudy but become mostly sunny by the afternoon. It will be warmer with high temperatures reaching the mid 60s to lower 70s.
  Tuesday will start sunny but some clouds will increase late in the day and we can not rule out a late day shower.TONIGHT: Cloudy, isolated showers. Fog. Low: 50 Metro, 55 Hills.MONDAY: Filtered Sunshine through High Clouds, High: 70, L
  
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• Warm on Tuesday, rain moves in later in the week

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  The fair-weather system controlling our weather today, edges eastward tonight allowing for several weather disturbances to impact the area beginning Tuesday night and through Friday.Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to possibly result in some localized poor-drainage flooding. Cooler than normal temperatures take hold for the end of the week.TUESDAY AFTERNOON: Sunshine, High Clouds Mix in later, High: 70-77, Wind: E shifts to NE 4-10 mphTUESDAY NIGHT: Clouds Increase, Showers, Downpours
  
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• Warm but unsettled at times this week

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  We have an active weather pattern shaping up this week as multiple weather disturbances make their way from west to east across the nation.Even though there will be a chance of some rain each and every day, at no time will it turn out to be an all-day rain so there will be windows of dry time for outdoor activities.Temperatures will be slightly above average throughout the upcoming week.
  MONDAY AFTERNOON: Breezy, Milder, in the wake of a few AM Showers, some Sun Breaks Out, Isolated PM Thunderst
  
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• Unsettled week ahead; Warm temps arrive

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Partly cloudy tonight. There's still a chance you could see the northern lights tonight. Our next system will arrive tomorrow morning and bring us showers. Showers remain scattered throughout the day on Monday, with an isolated thunderstorm possibly in the afternoon and evening. The unsettled pattern continues into midweek.TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, stray showers early. More showers by sunrise. Lows:42 Hills - 53 MetroMONDAY: Clouds Thicken, Scattered Showers Arrive in the morning, Isolated PM Thun
  
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• Unsettled weather continues into the weekend

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A train of relatively weak weather disturbances continue to advance across the nation into our area. The next batch of showers makes inroads Friday and unfortunately lingers into Saturday morning but will start to taper going through the afternoon. Thursday, Sunday, and Monday appear to be the driest days.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly to Partly Cloudy, a Stray Shower Possible, Low: 51-57, Wind: NE 3-7 mphTHURSDAY: Warm, Breaks of Sun, just an Isolated Shower, Mainly Rain Free, High: 73, Low: 58FRIDAY:
  
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• The unsettled weather continues

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A train of relatively weak weather disturbances continue to advance across the nation into our area. The next batch of showers makes inroads Friday and unfortunately lingers into Saturday morning but will start to taper going through the afternoon. Thursday, Sunday, and Monday appear to be the driest days.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly to Partly Cloudy, a Stray Shower Possible, Low: 51-57, Wind: NE 3-7 mphTHURSDAY: Warm, Breaks of Sun, just an Isolated Shower, Mainly Rain Free, High: 73, Low: 58FRIDAY:
  
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• Sunshine and warmer temps on tap

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  In the wake of a slow moving cold front we have now seen all of the rain and most of the clouds move out.This will set us on track for a couple days worth of time to dry out.High temps will push into the 70's for much of WNY on Wednesday with similar temperatures continuing into Thursday.For Friday we can expect even warmer daytime highs, potentially even reaching 80° ahead of a chance for some scattered late day showers.The more likely window for rain on Friday should arrive by the evening
  
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• Summerlike temps to finish the weekend

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Aside from an early evening shower across the So. Tier hills and our PA counties Potter and McKean, we are looking dry overnight with some patchy fog.While clouds may also roll in for the overnight hours it will be quiet as the wind faces out.From Sunday through early this coming week we can expect sunshine and warmth that will be closer to July averages here in WNY. Late Wednesday our next front arrives with a chance for showers and will be followed by a few cooler days.SATURDAY NIGHT:Partly to
  
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• Rain returns Friday, the weekend looks better

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A train of relatively weak weather disturbances continue to advance across the nation into our area. The next batch of showers makes inroads Friday and unfortunately lingers into Saturday morning but will start to taper going through the afternoon. Thursday, Sunday, and Monday appear to be the driest days.THURSDAY: Warm, Morning Low Clouds and Fog then Sun Breaks Out this afternoon, ever so slight chance of an Isolated Shower well south, Mainly Rain Free, High: 64 lakes, 74 metro, Wind: NE 4-10
  
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• Rain moves in later in the week

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  The fair-weather system controlling our weather today edges eastward, allowing for several weather disturbances to impact the area through Friday. Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to possibly result in some localized poor-drainage flooding. Cooler than normal temperatures take hold for the end of the week.WEDNESDAY: Isolated Morning Shower, Some Sun Breaks Out, High: 69 north, 76 well south, Wind: SW 17-24 gusts to 35 mph, Low: 49THURSDAY: Clouds Thicken, Widespread Rain, a few Thunder
  
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• Rain for some, but not for all

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  ...Patchy Frost is possible is some of the deepest valleys Friday night-early Saturday...A somewhat unsettled pattern persists late week and into the weekend as a storm aloft in the atmosphere parks itself over the Great Lakes. It will not rain constantly but there will multiple opportunities for rain.Chillier temperatures will be the rule over the next several days before a warming trend next week.THURSDAY: Clouds Thicken, Showers Develop for the midday and afternoon, most from Buffalo southwar
  
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• Northern lights tonight; Spotty weekend showers

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  ...Northern Lights may be visible tonight...A strong solar flare is expected to trigger a severe geomagnetic storm in the upper levels of the atmosphere which would produce the northern lights.This may be the most intense event since 2005.Severe events can even disrupt electrical grids, GPS, and high frequency radio...A somewhat unsettled pattern persists late week and into the weekend as a storm aloft in the atmosphere parks itself over the Great Lakes. It will not rain constantly, but there wi
  
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• Nice start to the week, then quite soggy

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Sunshine returns today as a fair-weather system builds across the Great Lakes, though it will be filtered by some high clouds.Clouds clear out totally tonight setting the stage for a very sunny Tuesday.Just some high thin clouds mix in again late.Several weather disturbances will impact the area beginning Tuesday night and through Friday.Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to result in some localized poor-drainage flooding.
  MONDAY: Filtered Sunshine through High Clouds, High: 67-72, low 6
  
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• Lingering showers Saturday, quite nice Sunday

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  We see some improvements in the showers department today with a pesky leftover sprinkle or patchy drizzle during the morning, though a few lingering showers and maybe a thunderstorm will be possible across the Twin Tiers into the afternoon. Some sun breaks out up north. Sunday looks quite nice. It really warms up early next week.SATURDAY: Clouds, a few Sprinkles or Drizzle to begin the day, then Some Sun Breaks Out for the afternoon across the Niagara Frontier, a few Spotty Showers and a Thunder
  
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• July-like warmth, even a bit of humidity

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for a chance of an isolated severe thunderstorm which would be capable of producing potentially strong damaging wind gusts from mainly later Wednesday afternoon up until 8:00 AM Thursday...
  Aside from a few isolated afternoon thunderstorms south and east of metro Buffalo, it's a pretty tranquil, but very warm early week.The breeze picks up a bit Tuesday, more so Wednesday. There's a greater chance of showers and a few thund
  
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• July-like sunshine and warmth

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  For the beginning of this coming week we can expect sunshine and warmth that will be closer to July averages here in WNY. Late Wednesday our next front arrives with a chance for showers which will be followed by a few cooler days.MONDAY: Very Warm, Mostly Sunny, Some High Clouds Filter Sunshine at times, Spotty PM Shower, High: 85, Low: 64TUESDAY: Very Warm, Sunny for the Morning, Some Afternoon High Clouds, Afternoon Spotty Shower or Thunderstorm Possible, High: 84, Low: 68WEDNESDAY: Still Quit
  
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• Few sprinkles for Mother's Day

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A somewhat unsettled pattern continues this weekend. Showers arrive going into this afternoon with an isolated thunderstorm being possible. Showers remain scattered Saturday night and then become more isolated for Sunday. This weekend will not be a washout. More rounds of rain arrive into the beginning of next week.TONIGHT: Cloudy with spotty showers. Wind: S 5-15 mph, Low: 47Metro, 42 HillsSUNDAY (MOTHER'S DAY): Isolated Showers, Lots of Dry Time, Some Breaks in the Clouds PM, High: 62, Low: 49
  
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• Drips for some today, more returns late week

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A train of relatively weak weather disturbances continue to advance across the nation into our area.Scattered showers return today with the bulk of the activity to the south of Buffalo.The next batch of showers makes inroads Friday and unfortunately lingers into Saturday morning but will start to taper going through the afternoon.Thursday and Sunday appear to be the driest days.Some limited wildfire smoke from western Canada that has drifted across areas to north may brush our area at times toda
  
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• Drier for most but not everyone today

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  The fair-weather system controlling our weather today edges eastward, allowing for several weather disturbances to impact the area through Friday. Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to possibly result in some localized poor-drainage flooding. Cooler than normal temperatures take hold for the end of the week.WEDNESDAY: Local Early Fog along the waterfront, Early Showers East End, Some Sun Breaks Out, Another Isolated Afternoon Shower or Thunderstorm across the Lake Ontario counties, High:
  
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• Dodging some raindrops for the weekend

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A somewhat unsettled pattern continues this weekend. Showers arrive going into this afternoon with an isolated thunderstorm being possible. Showers remain scattered Saturday night and then become more isolated for Sunday. This weekend will not be a washout. More rounds of rain arrive into the beginning of next week.SATURDAY: Cool, Thickening Morning Clouds, Rain Showers Develop toward mid-late afternoon, Isolated Thunderstorms Possible, High: 55 well south, 64 Erie shore, Wind: S 5-15 mph, Low:
  
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• Daily rain chances, but not a washout

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  We have an active weather pattern shaping up this week as multiple weather disturbances make their way from west to east across the nation.Even though there will be a chance of some rain each and every day, at no time will it turn out to be an all-day rain so there will be windows of dry time for outdoor activities.Temperatures will be slightly above average throughout the upcoming week.TUESDAY: Mostly to Partly Sunny, Clouds Increase for the afternoon with Showers and a few Thunderstorms Develo
  
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• Cool start, but a quick warm up today

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Setting the stage for a mostly sunny Tuesday. Just some high thin clouds mix in again late.Several weather disturbances will impact the area beginning Tuesday night and through Friday.Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to result in some localized poor-drainage flooding.TUESDAY: Sunshine, Some High Thin Clouds Mix in later, High: 70-77, Wind: E shifts to NE 4-10 mphTUESDAY NIGHT: Clouds Increase, Showers, Downpours and a few Thunderstorms Develop later this evening, tapering by late night
  
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• Beautiful late week weather fades this weekend

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A stretch of really nice weather is shaping up during the last half of the week with moderating temperatures by Friday.
  Varying sunshine mixed with some clouds Thursday and morning sunshine Friday gives way to increasing afternoon clouds ahead of a more vigorous weather system that will make for a soggy start to the weekend. There should be at least some subtle improvement Sunday.THURSDAY: Morning Clouds North, then Cloud Sun Mix, Pleasant, High: 65 Lake Ontario, 73 well south, Low: 50FRIDAY: Mo
  
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• An unsettled weather pattern sets up

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  A somewhat unsettled pattern persists late week and into the weekend as a storm aloft in the atmosphere parks itself over the Great Lakes.It will not rain constantly but there will multiple opportunities for rain.Chillier temperatures will be the rule over the next several days before a warming trend next week.
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Any leftover Showers drift southward toward Buffalo and taper this evening, Increasing Clouds, Low: 44-50, Wind: NW 8-18 becoming light NETHURSDAY: Clouds Thicken, Shower
  
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• A warm but unsettled week ahead

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  Partly cloudy tonight. There's still a chance you could see the northern lights tonight. Our next system will arrive tomorrow morning and bring us showers. Showers remain scattered throughout the day on Monday, with an isolated thunderstorm possibly in the afternoon and evening. The unsettled pattern continues into midweek.TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, stray showers early. More showers by sunrise. Lows:42 Hills - 53 MetroMONDAY: Clouds Thicken, Scattered Showers Arrive in the morning, Isolated PM Thun
  
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• A warm but unsettled at times this week

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  We have an active weather pattern shaping up this week as multiple weather disturbances make their way from west to east across the nation.Even though there will be a chance of some rain each and every day, at no time will it turn out to be an all-day rain so there will be windows of dry time for outdoor activities.Temperatures will be slightly above average throughout the upcoming week.
  MONDAY: Breezy, Milder, a few Rain Showers this morning, then some Sun Breaks Out, Isolated PM Thunderstorms
  
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• A quick warm up today

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  The fair-weather system controlling our weather today, edges eastward tonight allowing for several weather disturbances to impact the area beginning Tuesday night and through Friday.Rainfall amounts may be significant enough to possibly result in some localized poor-drainage flooding. Cooler than normal temperatures take hold for the end of the week.TUESDAY AFTERNOON: Sunshine, High Clouds Mix in later, High: 70-77, Wind: E shifts to NE 4-10 mphTUESDAY NIGHT: Clouds Increase, Showers, Downpours
  
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• 'The community is in pain right now:' Bangladeshi community says final goodbyes to one of two local fathers shot and killed

  01-05-2024 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Thousands of members in the Bangladeshi community gathered to say their goodbyes to Abu Yusuf, who was one of the two fathers senselessly shot and killed on Zenner Street in Buffalo on Saturday.
  "We lost our own brother from the community. The community is in pain right now. We are going through a lot right now and showing the support and solidarity," said community activist Sahi Chowdhury.
  More than 1,500 people packed inside the Buffalo Muslim Center on Fillmore Avenue pa
  
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