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• Buffalo man admits to distribution of fentanyl in connection to overdose

  30-05-2024 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and para-fluorofentanyl in connection to a 2022 overdose, the U.S. District Attorney's Office announced.On April 18, 2022, 33-year-old Darryl Sweat sold cocaine to a regular customer identified as V.O. Two days later, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel found V.O. dead in their residence.
  An autopsy determined that the cause of death was mixed drug intoxication, including cocaine, fentanyl, pa
  
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• Williamsville man sentenced to 10 years for shooting woman, firing rifle inside Buffalo clinic

  30-05-2024 22:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man was sentenced to prison time Thursday morning for shooting someone and recklessly firing a rifle inside a clinic on Buffalo's West Side on Nov. 10, 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said.Jeremy A. Griffin, 49, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by four years of post-release supervision.Photo: Erie County District Attorney's OfficeGriffin intentionally shot a female victim with a rifle inside of her apartment building on the 100
  
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• Fire on Transit Road causes $100,000 in damage

  30-05-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire on Transit Road in Swormville Thursday afternoon caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to a barn, according to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office.Just before 12:30 p.m. on May 30, a fire was reported at a barn on 6995 Transit Road that housed multiple businesses. The Swormville fire chief arrived and reported heavy smoke coming from the building.
  The fire was found in an area of the building that was being renovated. It took approximately 45 minutes to bring un
  
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• Fired city official suspected of forging documents

  30-05-2024 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- News 4 is learning new information about why a city official in Lackawanna was abruptly fired from her post.The city's former assessor, Debbie Skulski-Wakelam is suspected of forging documentation related to her job.After the former assessor in Lackawanna was fired from her job earlier this month, News 4 filed a public records request for disciplinary documents and we've received a police report in connection to the investigation.According to the report, three weeks ago,
  
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• Fitness on the Rink at Keybank Center supports Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports

  30-05-2024 19:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonight, the rink that local star athletes play on will be the spot for community members to get together for some exercise.
  "We are so excited to bring this program to our community," said Gina Martin, Community Affairs Specialist for Highmark Stadium. "This new event is just a unique opportunity for us to bring the community together here at the Keybank to get fit and have fun where their home team plays."Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield started "Fitness on the Field" fo
  
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• Crash closes part of Porter Road for much of Thursday

  30-05-2024 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pickup truck driver crashed into a pole in the Town of Niagara after falling asleep at the wheel Thursday morning, authorities told News 4.It happened around 5:30 a.m. on Porter Road, causing wires to fall on the road. As a result, Porter has been shut down for most of the day between Recovery Road and Young Street."There's power really close to the vehicle," Town of Niagara Police Chief Craig Giuliani said. "Thankfully, it was not touching the vehicle when he exited."T
  
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• Nearly $2M announced to make space for development at former Bethlehem Steel site

  30-05-2024 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several local leaders came together Thursday morning in Lackawanna to announce more funding to move the railroad facilities on the former site of Bethlehem Steel.The existing South Buffalo railyard facilities are currently at Renaissance Commerce Park along Route 5, on the site of the former steel company. The goal is to move them further back on the property in order to facilitate redevelopment opportunities.During the morning, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced an additi
  
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• Section VI softball champions: Lancaster, Clarence, Iroquois, Fredonia, Wilson, Westfield, Ellicottville

  30-05-2024 18:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster, Clarence, Iroquois, Fredonia, Wilson, Westfield and Ellicottville all claimed Section VI softball titles in recent days.All six teams advance to the Far West Regionals in the NYSPHSAA tournament, which are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Webster Schroeder High School near Rochester.Lancaster defeated Orchard Park 6-2 on Wednesday to claim the Class AAA title. The Legends will take on Fairport in their regional matchup at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.Clarence narrowl
  
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• Section VI girls lacrosse champs: Lancaster, Clarence, Lake Shore/Silver Creek, Gowanda

  30-05-2024 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster, Clarence, Lake Shore/Silver Creek and Gowanda all claimed sectional titles in girls lacrosse over the past two days.All four teams advance to the Far West Regionals in the NYSPHSAA tournament, with each of those games taking place Saturday at Finger Lakes Community College.Lancaster took home the Class A crown with a 14-8 win over Orchard Park on Wednesday, led by four goals from Ella Forcucci and a Maya Griffin hat trick. The Legends will face Section V champi
  
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• Buffalo police track down gun suspect with help of helicopter

  30-05-2024 16:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police said they tracked down a fleeing suspect with help from the Erie County Sheriff's Office helicopter, Air 1.This past Friday night, Ferry-Fillmore district officers said they received a call about a man with a gun. Air 1, which was already operating, found the person in question while they were fleeing on foot, police said.The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Buffalo man Brandon Hinton, was apprehended at the corner of Genesee and Doat. Additionally, polic
  
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• 2 stabbed in Dunkirk, victims and suspect hospitalized

  30-05-2024 15:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police said they have a suspect after two people were stabbed in Dunkirk early Thursday morning.Officers responded around 3:30 a.m. to an apartment on Lake Shore Drive West for a report of a stabbing. Police said the suspect was located inside.The suspect, along with the two stabbing victims, were all hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.Police are waiting to release more information on possible charges until after the suspect is released from the hospital.Lates
  
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• Body found on Elmwood near Grote

  30-05-2024 13:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials are looking into the cause of death of a man whose body was found on Elmwood Avenue Wednesday afternoon.Buffalo police responded to the scene near Grote Street and the Pierce Arrow Lofts just after 1 p.m. As a result, Elmwood was closed for several hours.The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy on the man's body.Latest Local News Body found on Elmwood near Grote Officials, neighbors respond to slew of car accidents in recent weeks Jamest
  
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• Officials, neighbors respond to slew of car accidents in recent weeks

  30-05-2024 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Within the past few weeks, News 4 has reported on over six separate vehicle accidents that involved serious injuries and pedestrians being hit.It’s a trend that experts say is common during these summer months, but can easily be avoided.“Everyone needs to share this responsibility to keep everyone safe," AAA Director of Public Relations in WNY Elizabeth Carey said. "It's so important. These are tragedies. No one wants to see this happen."In the last 24 ho
  
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