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• Lockport man sentenced in connection with 2017 overdose death

  26-07-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing heroin that led to the death of a Medina man in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Accused heroin dealer charged with manslaughter in 2017 overdoseOfficials said that between 2017 and 2019, 32-year-old James White conspired with Bruno Haney II, among others, to sell heroin and butyryl fentanyl. White sold heroin, given to him by Haney, on March 24, 2017 to 22-year-old Wade Sargent, who was fou
  
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• Call 4 Action: Plumbing leak concerns at Lockport apartment complex

  26-07-2024 22:01 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) - There are health and safety concerns at Lincoln Apartments in Lockport -- the water damage in some of the apartments is so bad, tenants have been told not to take a shower, out of fear they could fall through the floor. Laura Taylor contacted Call 4 Action, saying the past four or five months have been embarrassing and degrading after noticing water coming from her tub and getting on the bathroom floor at the Transit Road apartment complex.
  "I'm scared to step in the
  
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• 4 takeaways from Bills camp: Inspiring visits, D-line addition

  26-07-2024 21:25 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were some notable visitors on the sideline and a remarkable greeting on the field Friday at St. John Fisher University. Here are four takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' third preseason practice.Embracing 'mama bear'Bills co-owner Kim Pegula has watched each of the first three practices from an SUV parked just beyond the end zone. On Frriday, she took some big steps in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac episode Friday.With her husband and ownership partner Ter
  
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• 'Mama bear' Kim Pegula breaks Bills huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

  26-07-2024 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the passenger seat of the family’s
  
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• Bills co-owner Kim Pegula breaks team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

  26-07-2024 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the passenger seat of the family’s
  
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• Buffalo man admits to sex trafficking minors

  26-07-2024 18:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has admitted to sex trafficking minors over a decade ago, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.Steven Gonzalez, 48, admitted he coerced two minors, one between 2012 and March 2015 and the other between 2012 and 2013, into engaging in commercial sex acts with him in exchange for drugs. One of the minors was addicted to cocaine and the other was addicted to heroin.He pleaded guilty to sex trafficking by coercion.He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison
  
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• Top Take 5 prize ticket sold in Gowanda

  26-07-2024 15:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top Take 5 prize winning ticket was sold in Gowanda for Thursday night's drawing.The ticket, worth $16,759, was sold at the Shop N Save located on Buffalo Street.
  The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here.Latest Local News Top Take 5 prize ticket sold in Gowanda 4 indicted for roles in January assault that led to 2 deaths $265K in damages from fire on Upper West Side Loved ones hold vigil fo
  
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• 4 indicted for roles in January assault that led to 2 deaths

  26-07-2024 15:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people have been indicted for their roles in an alleged gang assault in January that left two people dead, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday.Four people -- 20-year-old Jaylin Scott, 22-year-old James White, Jr., 42-year-old Teffany Nance, all of Buffalo, and 25-year-old LaShawn Taylor, of Tonawanda, are alleged to have played a role in the assault.Courtesy: Erie County District Attorney's Office
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• $265K in damages from fire on Upper West Side

  26-07-2024 14:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $265,000 in damages is estimated from a fire that broke out on Buffalo's Upper West Side early Friday morning, according to fire authorities.Crews responded to 46 Herkimer Street just after 3 a.m. Friday. Officials said that the blaze began on the first floor of the home.There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News $265K in damages from fire on Upper West Side Loved ones hold vigil for teenager killed by truck in
  
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• How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

  26-07-2024 10:49 via wivb.com
  
  The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday.
  Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 6,800 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River for 6 kilometers (3.7 miles). This will start the ceremony, not mark the end of it, another break from tradition.
  What time does the opening ceremony start?
  The ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. CEST and is expected to last more than three hours.
  Where is the opening ceremony be
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  The parade starts
  
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• Bills celebrating their successes at training camp

  26-07-2024 04:19 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Every time the Bills find themselves in the end zone at St John Fisher University, they’re not alone for long. Group celebrations are the standard, the entire team acting like a five-yard score in training camp is a game-winning touchdown.4 takeaways from Bills camp: Sorting receivers, safety shuffle, good healthIt’s something Joe Brady implemented last year when he took over the offense, to have the team celebrate their wins together. "Y
  
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• Loved ones hold vigil for teenager killed by truck in Tonawanda

  26-07-2024 04:10 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Luke Guetti, who passed away after a bicycle accident involving a truck on Tuesday night.Family and friends say Luke Guetti was a beloved brother and student with a kind smile and many passions. His unexpected passing leaves a deep effect on everyone at his vigil Thursday night with many in shock and sorrow.
  "He was a great kid," said Luke's uncle Joseph Tirone. "He was kind, he was a gentle giant. He was just li
  
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