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• EF-0 tornado touches down in Genesee County

  17-07-2024 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Town of Pavilion and caused tree damage along a path spanning three-quarters of a mile on Monday, the National Weather Service announced. No injuries or deaths were reported.Monday's tornado comes after the remnant storms from Hurricane Beryl that caused four tornadoes -- an EF-2, EF-1, and two EF-0s -- to hit Western New York last Wednesday in a span of two hours. Tornado touches down in western New YorkAccording to the NWS, Pavilion's
  
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• 2 youths stabbed in connection with fight in downtown Buffalo

  17-07-2024 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two juvenile males were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being stabbed in downtown Buffalo, police officials announced.The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. near Main and Mohawk Streets, where the two males were stabbed in connection with a fight involving other individuals, police said.The victims were transported to Oishei Children's Hospital, where one is in critical but stable condition and the other was treated for apparent non-life-threatening injuries.A k
  
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• Rayzor's Dawg House collecting donations to help Eden community after tornado

  17-07-2024 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, NY (WIVB) -- Rayzor's Dawg House in Eden is firing up the grill, cooking up specials while helping out the local community."We believe that the correct thing to do is to give back to the community that supported us for the last eight years," said owner Jeff Walker.Walker and his fiancé, Kim, bought the restaurant from former Buffalo Sabre Rob Ray six years ago, and something they pride themselves in is supporting local. Right now, their main concern is helping those impacted by the
  
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• Man arraigned for alleged execution-style killing in Jamestown

  17-07-2024 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arraigned Tuesday for an alleged execution-style killing of another man at a Jamestown apartment complex in January, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Darius Kadenhead, 33, is accused of killing 28-year-old Marlon Clay by shooting him in the back of the head on Jan. 22 at the Parkview Apartments, located on W 4th Street in Jamestown. His body was found two days later.Kadenhead was arrested in Buffalo on Jan. 25. Prosecu
  
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• Former investment broker sentenced for stealing over $150K from clients

  17-07-2024 18:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former investment broker was sentenced to a year in jail for stealing more than $150,000 from two clients in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Damian Baird, 52, of Clarence stole a total of $153,503 from four accounts belonging to two clients in Erie County between Feb. 3 and March 15, 2023, officials said. He did this by depositing checks into his personal bank account instead of their investment account.An investigation began when on
  
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• Lancaster man gets probation for stealing over $172K from employer

  17-07-2024 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lancaster man was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to five years of probation after fraudulently obtaining over $172,900 in payments for work that he did not perform, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
  Over the course of four years, 47-year-old George Bonnes obtained $172,954.95 from his employer in Amherst. He had submitted numerous falsified invoices while working as an information technology specialist at a medical office in the town between September 2
  
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• Indicted political donor rejects plea deal with federal prosecutors

  17-07-2024 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Hormoz Mansouri, the indicted political donor who once hired by the City of Buffalo has rejected a plea deal in the federal case against him.According to federal prosecutors, Mansouri was offered a plea deal of 33-41 months of incarceration. Mansouri, while in federal court Wednesday with his attorneys, said he rejected that offer. Under the proposed terms of the deal, Mansouri would agree to plea guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud.The fraud case agai
  
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• Man injured in shooting inside Buffalo residence

  17-07-2024 16:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a residence on Tuesday night in Buffalo, officials said.A 25-year-old male was struck by gunfire while inside a residence on the 100 block of Smith Street, according to Buffalo Police. South District officers responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Tuesday.
  Police say the victim was transported to ECMC with apparent serious injuries.If you have any information about the incident, you can text or call the Confident
  
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• Man injured in shooting in South Buffalo

  17-07-2024 16:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a residence in South Buffalo Tuesday night, officials said.A 25-year-old male was struck by gunfire while inside a residence on the 100 block of Smith Street, according to Buffalo Police. South District officers responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Tuesday.
  Police say the victim was transported to ECMC with apparent serious injuries.If you have any information about the incident, you can text or call th
  
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• Buffalo Music Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024

  17-07-2024 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the 10 inductees for its Class of 2024.This year's class includes:
  Phil AgugliaAnthony CasuccioHank D'AmicoThe Krew Brothers BandRishon OdelDonna RoseTom RussoChristopher SwistJim YeomansJoe Zappo
  The official induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 9 at Samuel's Grande Manor, followed by a live performance the following night at The Cove Seafood & Banquets. Buffalo Music Hall of Fame board member Carolyn Moser
  
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• Hochul begins push that would ban cell phones in schools

  17-07-2024 15:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is beginning a push that would ban cell phones in schools across the state.Hochul began a statewide tour earlier this week to study the effects of social media use on teenagers. It comes on the heels of a landmark bill passed in the New York State Legislature last month that allows parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform's algorithm.New York City has already moved on its own to ban phones in schools, as we
  
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• Returning champions back for Porter Cup

  17-07-2024 14:52 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The champs are here.The 65th Porter Cup amateur golf tournament gets underway Wednesday at Niagara Falls Country Club, with both winners from last year's event in the combined men's and women's field: Juan Martin Loureiro from Argentina, and Canadian Sarah Gallagher.“This is the biggest field we’ve ever had,” tournament director Marty Shimmel said. “We’re pretty happy that we have six of the top 10 finishers from last year back on the men&rs
  
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• Bills training camp in Rochester: Here's what you should know

  17-07-2024 14:47 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills training camp will return to St. John Fisher University in Rochester.If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills' lottery system, here's what you need to know before you head out.Dates and Times
  The training camp will be at St. John Fisher University starting Wednesday, July 24, and will end on Thursday, Aug. 8. Training times usually begin at 9:45 a.m. Gates to the training camp open 30 minutes to one
  
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• State audit critical of Lancaster's handling of town financials

  17-07-2024 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) - The New York State Comptroller's Office is critical of how the Town of Lancaster's former supervisor handled and oversaw taxpayer money.This audit centers around the town's hiring of an outside company to handle the town's financials last year, something state auditors said shouldn't have happened.Although not named in the audit, the former town supervisor is Ronald Ruffino. The state Comptroller's Office says the town hired a firm, which is not named in the audit, to a
  
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• Details of Trump shooting security breakdown start to emerge 

  17-07-2024 13:32 via wivb.com
  
  (The Hill) - Amid swirling questions over how the Secret Service allowed a gunman with an AR-style rifle to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Trump at a Saturday rally, some answers are starting to emerge. The security gap appears to stem from how and what the agency communicated with local law enforcement before and during the event, and the apparent decision not to place security personnel on the building the gunman climbed up before shooting.The gunman — Thomas
  
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• NYS under State of Emergency after storms

  17-07-2024 04:52 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide State of Emergency after severe storms struck New York on Tuesday. High winds caused severe damage, including downed trees and wires and possible tornadoes.
  Central New York and the Mohawk Valley were hardest hit. The city of Rome and areas of Madison County saw widespread damage as well as a fatality.Under the State of Emergency, state agencies are on standby to help localities with restoring power, clearing debris, and road closur
  
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• North Tonawanda implements 2-year ban on crypto mining establishments

  17-07-2024 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Tonawanda Common Council voted to approve a two-year moratorium on all crypto mining developments in the city, which passed unanimously on Tuesday.
  The moratorium, proposed by Mayor Austin Tylec, implements a two-year pause on any new crypto mining plants and the expansion of existing ones in North Tonawanda.
  Tylec said the goal for the next two years is to update the city's zoning codes and ordinances to address high noise levels."It's two branches of l
  
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• North Tonawanda Common Council approves 2-year ban on crypto mining establishments

  17-07-2024 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Tonawanda Common Council voted to approve a two-year moratorium on all crypto mining developments in the city, which passed unanimously on Tuesday.
  The moratorium, proposed by the council, implements a two-year pause on any new crypto mining plants and the expansion of existing ones in North Tonawanda.
  Tylec said the goal for the next two years is to update the city's zoning codes and ordinances to address high noise levels."It's two branches of local go
  
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• Plan to bring pro soccer to Buffalo by 2026 still on pace, stadium project 'ahead of schedule'

  17-07-2024 03:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While "football" isn't coming home to England, more progress has been made to bring a professional United Soccer League Championship team home to Buffalo by 2026.Buffalo Pro Soccer held its third community town hall at Lloyd Taco Factory in Williamsville on Tuesday, addressing attendees on where things stand in the quest to bring a USL Championship men's team to Western New York that will be accompanied by a pro women's team in the USL Super League soon thereafter.
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• Buffalo police recover over 7 pounds of suspected fentanyl, 3 firearms in search of residence

  17-07-2024 02:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department conducted a search warrant Tuesday that found various suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, three guns and over $14,000 in cash, officials announced.The search warrant was conducted on the 900 block of Northland Avenue.Police said they found approximately 7 1/2 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills, 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine pills, 2 grams of suspected fentanyl, 2 grams of suspected powder cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and $14,910 in ca
  
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