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• 42-year-old who died in shooting identified

  26-05-2024 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police say a 42-year-old man who died following a shooting early Sunday morning has been identified.The victim, Darius Spates, arrived at ECMC in a civilian vehicle just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. Spates, from Buffalo, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Police confirmed that the shooting occurred at Luxor Steak & Lobster which has now been shut down by the city.
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• 42-year-old dies in shooting early Sunday morning

  26-05-2024 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 42-year-old man died following a shooting early Sunday morning, Buffalo police said.Police said a man arrived in a civilian vehicle just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday with multiple gunshot wounds. The man, from Buffalo, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Police are investigating if the shooting occurred near the 3200 block of Main Street. Anyone with information is asked to call the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.Latest Local News 42-year-old dies in sho
  
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• Cheektowaga officer struck by stolen vehicle during 2023 pursuit sues Depew Police Department

  26-05-2024 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Cheektowaga police officer who was critically injured when he was hit by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit last year has sued the Depew Police Department, claiming that the department violated policies during the chase.Troy Blackchief, a 17-year veteran of the Cheektowaga Police Department, was hit by the vehicle during the chase on the morning of Feb. 6, 2023, while he was attempting to deploy spike strips on Union Road at Route 33.The suit, which was filed in E
  
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• Cheektowaga officer struck by stolen vehicle during 2023 pursuit files claim against Depew Police Department

  26-05-2024 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Cheektowaga police officer who was critically injured when he was hit by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit last year has filed a notice of claim the Depew Police Department, claiming that the department violated policies during the chase.Troy Blackchief, a 17-year veteran of the Cheektowaga Police Department, was hit by the vehicle during the chase on the morning of Feb. 6, 2023, while he was attempting to deploy spike strips on Union Road at Route 33.The claim,
  
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• 2-time Olympian, WNY native Anita Alvarez returns home with Team USA Artistic Swimming before 2024 Games

  26-05-2024 14:12 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York native will be making a splash at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.In a few months, Anita Alvarez, a two-time Olympian and member of Team USA Artistic Swimming, will bring all that local support with her as she competes in Paris.
  On Saturday, she headed back to where it all started: the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center, where she was once a lifeguard."Feel super excited," Alvarez said. "Every day is really hard so it's moments
  
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• Buffalo State University's Class of 2020 walks the stage

  26-05-2024 03:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo State University’s Class of 2020 finally walked across the university’s stage to accept their diplomas on Saturday.The students didn't have the opportunity to in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffalo State Alumni Engagement told News 4 they planned the event after asking alums if they would like to return for a ceremony.One of the 2020 graduates said it was amazing to be able to celebrate the accomplishment with his family.“Unfortunately, du
  
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• Fredonia's flag football team missed prom, invited to Grand Island's

  26-05-2024 02:14 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several seniors at Fredonia High School missed their prom last weekend as their girls' flag football team competed in the playoffs.Choosing between attending the senior prom and competing in a division championship is a difficult decision for anyone, yet it was one that all ten seniors on the team made without hesitation.“It was just unfortunate for all the seniors who could not go to their senior prom, which is a big event in high school. So, it was just kind
  
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• City orders Hertel Avenue business to cease all operations

  26-05-2024 00:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The City of Buffalo is shutting down what officials say is an “illegal speakeasy” in North Buffalo.The business, located at 1783 Hertel Avenue, was issued a cease all operations notification from the Department of Permit and Inspection Services today.According to a city spokesperson, the business was operating without a license. Just after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, officials say a large crowd was gathered outside the building. Buffalo Police issued the
  
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