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• Bills submit official request to host future NFL draft

  15-08-2024 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFL Draft could soon come to Western New York after the Buffalo Bills submitted an official request of interest to the league that could lead to them hosting the 2028 or 2029 draft, team officials confirmed.The NFL Draft has continued to grow as a spectacle since it moved away from New York City in 2015. The most recent edition in downtown Detroit set a new attendance record with over 775,000 attendees across three days, according to city officials.A big draw lik
  
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• 2 shot overnight in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood during dispute

  15-08-2024 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men were shot early Thursday morning in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood during "some type of dispute," according to Buffalo police officials.Officers responded to the 500 block of Ontario Street around 12:30 a.m. where two Buffalo males, aged 20 and 27, had been struck by gunfire while outside, officials said.Both victims were transported by ambulance to ECMC, where the 20-year-old is in critical but stable condition and the 27-year-old is listed in stable condition.
  
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• 'None of my colleagues want to strike, but I don't know what else to do at this point': UB resident physicians discuss intended strike

  15-08-2024 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After a year of being at the bargaining table with the University at Buffalo, the Catholic Health System and hospitals, over 800 UB resident physicians are set to go on strike in September.The resident physicians, 830 in total, intend to strike for two days on Sept. 3 and 4, it was announced earlier this week. The unionized workers discussed their upcoming strike at a news conference on Thursday.
  The physicians are seeking higher wages, affordable healthcare for them
  
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• Wegmans ultra-pasteurized half & half recalled due to possible improper testing

  15-08-2024 18:58 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wegmans has issued a recall on its ultra-pasteurized half & half products due to possible improper testing.Customers who purchased 'Wegmans FYFGA Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half 16 FO" with the UPC 7789048671, a best-by-date of Oct. 10, 2024 and a plant code of 36-1287 are asked to return the product. Recall issued for produce items sold in 18 states amid listeria concernsAccording to Wegmans, the raw milk that was used to make the product may not have been t
  
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• Bills LB Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn biceps

  15-08-2024 18:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills linebacker Matt Milano sustained a torn biceps in practice this week and will be out indefinitely, coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday in Pittsburgh before the Bills held a joint practice with the Steelers.The Bills hope Milano will be able to return before the end of the regular season. Milano, coming off of an All-Pro campaign in 2022, missed most of last season after breaking his leg in the fifth game.
  Bills LB Matt Milano appeared to injure his left arm
  
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• Several Erie County fire departments granted federal funds

  15-08-2024 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Six fire departments across Erie County have been granted thousands of dollars in federal funding, Rep. Nick Langworthy's (NY-23) office said Thursday.The grants are through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response programs.The following departments will receive grants:
  Village of Depew Fire Department: $32.879.04West Seneca Fire District: $62,641.90Scranton Volunteer Fire Company (Hamburg): $80,622.53Village of A
  
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• Garage fire spreads to another building in Cheektowaga

  15-08-2024 15:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire in a garage on Delray Drive in Cheektowaga spread to another building on Wednesday night.Crews responded to the home around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire then spread to a building on Dania Drive, located behind Delray.Police and investigators remained on scene after firefighters left. It is currently unclear if there were any injuries.Latest Local News Garage fire spreads to another building in Cheektowaga 1 injured in 'targeted' shooting in Dunkirk DOCCS repo
  
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• 1 injured in 'targeted' shooting in Dunkirk

  15-08-2024 14:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was injured in what police are calling a "targeted" shooting in Dunkirk on Wednesday night.Police responded to the 300 block of Washington Avenue around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, where one person had been shot.The victim was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital by private vehicle and then transferred to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries. Police said it appears that the incident was between people who know each other.Anyone with information or video is
  
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• DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized

  15-08-2024 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. Different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals.The most recent reported incident happened once more at the Collins Correctional Facility. According to the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, three more corrections officers were h
  
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• WIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 14 interviews

  15-08-2024 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This Wednesday, Jacquie Walker was honored and inducted into the Erie County Hall of Fame for her great contribution to WNY broadcasting.
  See that special moment and other interviews from the day here.
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  Tara's cast iron grill Latest Local News WIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 14 interviews Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe Pope’s representative resp
  
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• Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe

  15-08-2024 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular.
  "E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years," said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert's Bikes and Fitness.
  Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense.
  "You want to make sure that what you're buying is safe and rated," he said. "Any bike that's bought under $800 on Amazon doesn't have to meet any safety standard
  
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