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• Man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault in Niagara Falls

  21-06-2024 22:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man with no permanent residence was sentenced in Niagara County Court on Friday to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while threatening her with a knife, according to the Niagara County District Attorney's Office.
  Duvan Berrio-Hernandez previously admitted to sexually assaulting a woman in Niagara Falls on Nov. 5, 2023.
  "What happened to this young woman was quite simply the realization of her worst nightmare," Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. S
  
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• Audit: Business in Buffalo City Hall owes over $100K in unpaid rent

  21-06-2024 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A local business owes tens of thousands of dollars in late rent payments to the City of Buffalo while using space in Buffalo City Hall, according to an audit.This audit was done by the City Comptroller's Office. It says the operator of the cafeteria in Buffalo City Hall owes the city more than $100,000 in late rent payments.Sue's NY Deli serves many city workers breakfast and lunch in the basement of City Hall.According to the audit, the city is supposed to receive $2,150
  
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• Buffalo woman admits to striking 3 bicyclists with car, killing 1

  21-06-2024 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty Friday morning in connection with a 2022 incident that left two people seriously injured and one person dead, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  Officials said Carmen Martin, 35, was driving on South Park Avenue when she hit a bicyclist near the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino around 8:50 p.m. June 17. The 32-year-old victim was taken to ECMC for broken bones and an injury to her head.
  Martin continued driving on South Park
  
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• Moving on: Niagara baseball coach Rob McCoy, Daemen volleyball's Don Gleason

  21-06-2024 22:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pair of coaches have parlayed winning seasons locally into new jobs out of state.Rob McCoy resigned his position as Niagara University baseball coach to take over at William and Mary College after leading the Purple Eagles to their first NCAA tournament appearance, while Hamburg native Don Gleason is leaving the Daemen University men's volleyball program he started six seasons go to coach at Purdue University Fort Wayne.While Daemen will conduct a national search for it
  
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• Buffalo woman charged with fatally striking victim with car following altercation

  21-06-2024 21:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was arraigned Friday after she allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian with a car following an altercation in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said 21-year-old Iyanna R. Scott allegedly drove two male passengers in a Hyundai Elantra to a Walden Avenue car wash on the evening of May 19. While outside the car wash, Scott and one of the passengers allegedly got into an altercation, causing the two men to walk away.Scott allege
  
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• 15-year-old who drowned in Genesee River identified

  21-06-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 15-year-old male who was found deceased Friday after he drowned while swimming in the Genesee River near the Town of Caneadea has been identified, New York State Police announced.Troopers responded around 8 p.m. Thursday to the Genesee River near State Route 19 and Oramel Hill Road, where an investigation determined two youths were swimming in the Genesee River when one of them was swept away by the current and did not resurface, according to NYSP.Search and rescue ef
  
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• 15-year-old found deceased after drowning in Genesee River

  21-06-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male was found deceased Friday after he drowned while swimming in the Genesee River near the Town of Caneadea, New York State Police (NYSP) announced.Troopers responded around 8 p.m. Thursday to the Genesee River near State Route 19 and Oramel Hill Road, where an investigation determined two youths were swimming in the Genesee River when one of them was swept away by the current and did not resurface, according to NYSP.Search and rescue efforts began and the
  
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• 15-year-old found dead after drowning in Genesee River

  21-06-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male was found deceased Friday after he drowned while swimming in the Genesee River near the Town of Caneadea, New York State Police announced.Troopers responded around 8 p.m. Thursday to the Genesee River near State Route 19 and Oramel Hill Road, where an investigation determined two youths were swimming in the Genesee River when one of them was swept away by the current and did not resurface, according to NYSP.Search and rescue efforts began and the teen w
  
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• BPD: Teen arrested after stolen vehicle crashes into 2 police cars

  21-06-2024 19:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Chautauqua County teen was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly crashed into two Buffalo police vehicles while fleeing in a stolen vehicle, the Buffalo Police Department announced.Police attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle around 7:45 p.m. on Donovan Drive, and as officers approached, it allegedly reversed into a police vehicle and then drove forward into another before fleeing the scene, according to BPD. The incident caused one officer to jump out of the veh
  
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• Western New York receives over $8.8 million to help combat youth vaping epidemic

  21-06-2024 19:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York received over $8.8 million to help combat the youth vaping epidemic, New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office announced Friday. The funds come from a historic $462 million settlement with JUUL for its role in the dangerous rise of underage e-cigarette use.
  The $8.8 million, which will go to WNY counties, BOCES and the Buffalo City School District, will be used for "evidence-based measures to combat underage vaping and e-cigarette addiction." The fu
  
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• Buffalo to start using stop arm tech to catch reckless drivers

  21-06-2024 18:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you blow past a stopped school bus in Buffalo, there's a good chance you'll be slapped with a $250 fine.
  The city has partnered with the company BusPatrol to discourage and catch reckless drivers, using artificial intelligence to help keep kids safe and hold dangerous drivers accountable. Starting next month, First Student school buses used by Buffalo Public Schools will have cameras attached to their stop arms.When the arm comes out and the lights start flashing, eigh
  
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• 4 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Holland

  21-06-2024 18:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four people were hospitalized, including one who is in critical condition, following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday on Route 16 in the Town of Holland, an Erie County Sheriff's Office official told WIVB News 4.The crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. between Dutchtown Road and S. Protection Road, with three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, involved and another two struck by debris, according to the ECSO.
  One of the crash victims has been released, while the other three r
  
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• Buffalo woman accused of fatally shooting victim arrested in Rochester

  21-06-2024 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman accused of fatally shooting a victim earlier this month on the city's East Side was arrested Friday in Rochester, the Buffalo Police Department announced.Shana Rowe, 39, allegedly shot Shawneequa Pearson, 43, during an altercation on June 12 near the 100 block of Liddell Street, according to police. Pearson was found suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive when police arrived at the scene, and was later declared deceased at ECMC.Police said Rowe wa
  
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• Top prize-winning Take 5 ticket sold at Maple Road Tops

  21-06-2024 13:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold at a Tops store in Erie County this week.The ticket for June 19th's mid-day drawing, which is worth $9,135, was purchased at the Tops on Maple Road near Transit. Another ticket with the same value was sold in the Bronx that day.The winning numbers were 5-11-22-23-30.Take 5 drawings take place twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes may be claimed within a year of the drawing.Latest Local News Top prize-winning Take 5 ticke
  
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• Books bring big benefits: AAUW awards scholarships to local students

  21-06-2024 04:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several college students in Western New York are reaping the benefits of reading a good book – or better yet – tens of thousands of books.Proceeds from the giant American Association of University Women (AAUW) book sale featuring 200,000 books earlier this month, were distributed Thursday evening in the form of scholarships. The scholarships were given to half a dozen local students during a celebration dinner at Sean Patrick's Restaurant in Getzville.Amo
  
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• Buffalo Preservation Board continues to support stabilizing buildings in Cobblestone District

  21-06-2024 03:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - There is still tension between Buffalo officials and the current property owner following the Tuesday night fire that ripped through several buildings in the Cobblestone district.
  The big question now is, what's next for the charred buildings?
  The Buffalo Preservation Board held a meeting on Thursday. Although the fire was not on the meeting's agenda, board members did speak out about what can be expected for the future of these historic structures.Gwen Howard, chair of th
  
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• Boat on fire near dock area at Outer Harbor

  21-06-2024 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boat caught fire at a dock area at the Outer Harbor on Thursday night, according to city officials.As of just after 7 p.m., firefighters are still working to put the fire out. The call came in just before 6:45 p.m.No injuries have been reported. News 4 WIVB has a photographer heading to the scene.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local News Boat on fire near dock area at Outer Harbor Golfers are putting with a purpose: 100 holes of golf retu
  
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• Boat catches fire near dock area at Outer Harbor

  21-06-2024 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boat caught fire at a dock area at the Outer Harbor on Thursday night, according to city officials.As of just after 7 p.m., firefighters were still working to put the fire out. The call came in just before 6:45 p.m.No injuries have been reported.
  This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local News Boat catches fire near dock area at Outer Harbor Golfers are putting with a purpose: 100 holes of golf return to Wanakah Country Club Erie County officia
  
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