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• 13-year-old injured after overnight shooting in Buffalo

  21-07-2024 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 13-year-old boy was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning in the area of Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood, Buffalo police said.Officers responded to the call just before 2 a.m., as police said the male victim arrived at Buffalo General Hospital in a civilian vehicle after being shot in the vicinity of Main and High Streets.The teen was then transferred by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital where he was taken into surgery, authorities said.Anyone with information i
  
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• Western New York politicians react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race

  21-07-2024 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- President Joe Biden announced in a social media post Sunday he is withdrawing from the 2024 race following weeks of mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party.Biden’s decision comes on the heels of a poor debate performance that prompted many rank-and-file lawmakers to urge him to withdraw from the race. The president said he will address the American people later this week “in more detail about my decision.” He went on to endorse Vice President
  
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• LIVE NOW: Biden drops out of the 2024 race: Now what happens?

  21-07-2024 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 race following calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats that he step aside to allow another candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the White House.Biden, in previous weeks, had insisted he would continue his campaign, despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. Primary ballots around the nation have already been cast, too, and the Democratic National Convention is ju
  
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• Biden drops out of the 2024 race: Now what happens?

  21-07-2024 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 race following calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats that he step aside to allow another candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the White House.Biden, in previous weeks, had insisted he would continue his campaign, despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. Primary ballots around the nation have already been cast, too, and the Democratic National Convention is ju
  
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• Biden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake

  21-07-2024 19:53 via wivb.com
  
  President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27.Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four years in office after his physical and mental acuity were called into question following a prime-time debate in which he struggled to finish sentences, gave confused looks
  
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• Buffalo man arrested, accused of shooting victim on Elmwood Avenue

  21-07-2024 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested after he allegedly shot a victim late Saturday night on Elmwood Avenue, police officials announced.Police said 39-year-old Vincent Foster allegedly shot a 28-year-old Buffalo male around 11:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Elmwood. The victim told police he was outside when he was allegedly struck by gunfire in the arm.
  The male victim was treated and released from ECMC.An investigation was conducted in the overnight hours that resulted in the arrest
  
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• 2 seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in Black Rock neighborhood

  21-07-2024 05:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A vehicle hit a tree just after 10 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of Arthur and Tonawanda Streets, resulting in apparent serious injuries, Buffalo police said.Officials said two people were inside the vehicle.The accident remains under investigation.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Latest Local News 2 seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in Black Rock neighborhood Man skydived from plane 30 minutes before deadly crash in Niagara County N
  
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• 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after vehicle crashes into tree in Buffalo

  21-07-2024 05:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead and another suffered multiple injuries after a vehicle struck a tree Saturday night in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood, police officials announced.Police said a Honda sedan was traveling eastbound on Arthur Street just after 10 p.m. when the vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree.
  A 30-year-old Buffalo woman was declared dead at the scene while a 28-year-old Buffalo man was transported by ambulance to ECMC where he is currently in the ICU, acco
  
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• Man skydived from plane 30 minutes before deadly crash in Niagara County

  21-07-2024 04:41 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from Elma jumped from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed Saturday morning in the Town of Porter.
  Jeffrey Walker, the man who went skydiving for the first time Saturday, said he woke up that morning feeling calm. He arrived at Skydive the Falls, a skydiving center in Youngstown, around 9:20 a.m.
  Skydive the Falls opened in June 2019. They offer a unique experience with a scenic flight over Niagara Falls before every jump."Everything was great," Walker said.
  
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• New York LOTTO ticket worth over $100K sold in North Tonawanda

  21-07-2024 04:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A second prize-winning New York LOTTO ticket worth $103,023 was sold in North Tonawanda, the New York Lottery announced.The winning ticket for the Saturday drawing was sold at Budwey's Market on Division Street.
  The New York Lottery said the winning numbers were 13-14-16-19-22-25 and bonus number 30, with the winning ticket matching five of the six numbers and the bonus number.The drawings take place at 8:15 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday.Latest Local News New York LOT
  
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• Ex-DEA agent Bongiovanni acquitted on 1 bribery charge

  21-07-2024 01:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni, who is accused of corruption, was acquitted on one of the bribery counts against him by Federal Judge Lawrence Vilardo.In April 2024, Bongiovanni was found guilty on two charges, including obstruction of justice and making false statements. The jury failed to reach a verdict on 12 of the 15 counts against him, including charges of conspiracy, accepting bribes and drug-related offenses. Federal government seeks juror from trial of
  
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• BPD investigating overnight shooting that left 1 injured

  21-07-2024 00:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A male suffered a gunshot wound in an overnight shooting incident, Buffalo police officials announced Saturday.Officials said the 22-year-old, of Amherst, arrived at ECMC in a civilian vehicle just after 2 a.m. Saturday morning and was listed in stable condition.Detectives are investigating if the shooting happened on Niagara Street.Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News BPD investigating overnight sh
  
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• Community gathers for “Human BuffaLove” event

  21-07-2024 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – BuffaLove Apparel invited hundreds of residents from the Queen City to Canalside for their "Human BuffaLove" event on Saturday.It’s the business’ seventh time creating a buffalo with attendees through coordinating shirts and standing in designated spots for an aerial photo.The event's donations benefited WNY Heroes and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, organizations that provide assistance and resources to veterans and their families.Patty Watson, the owner of
  
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