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• Buffalo man sentenced for role in 3 armed robberies

  04-09-2024 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to serve 19 years and one month in prison for his role in three armed credit union robberies in 2017 and 2019, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
  Officials said on the morning of Oct. 26, 2017, Adrian Applewhite, 37, and two others robbed the Lakeshore Federal Credit Union on Erie Road in Evans. Applewhite planned the robbery and gave instructions and a firearm to a co-defendant to assist in the robbery, the attorney's office said.On July 25
  
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• 'Goat head' games: When the Sabres will wear retro jerseys in '24-25 season

  04-09-2024 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres will wear their popular black and red uniforms for 15 games this coming season, including each of their Friday night home games.The retro sweaters with the white bison emblem, colloquially known as the "goat head," will make their season debut Oct. 26 in a Saturday night game against the Detroit Red Wings as part of a Hockey Halloween promotion. See the full schedule below.All-Star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has said "we feel evil" when the Sabres are dressed in
  
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• Jamestown man admits to role in narcotics conspiracy

  04-09-2024 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man pleaded guilty to his role in a narcotics conspiracy wherein an individual died from an apparent 2019 overdose, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
  Officials said Curtis Snyder, 51, was allegedly involved with Rocco Beardsley, who sold large quantities of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances in the Jamestown area.Beardsley was believed to be involved in the apparent overdose of an individual identified as J.A., who
  
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• Buffalo man charged with escape after over 2 months of being on the loose

  04-09-2024 21:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with escape from custody for over two months after the U.S. Marshals Service was notified about him leaving a halfway house, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Walter Stewart, 33, was initially sentenced to 58 months in prison on Sept. 15, 2022 for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He stayed at the Ray Brook Federal Correctional Institution.
  On May 20, 2024, Stewart was moved to the C
  
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• Damar Hamlin returns to starting spot he held before collapse on field

  04-09-2024 19:36 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Damar Hamlin's remarkable comeback story continues into the start of a new NFL season with a return to the position he held in the Buffalo Bills secondary before his heart-stopping setback on the football field less than two years ago.Hamlin will start Buffalo's opening game Sunday at home against the Arizona Cardinals. It will be the 26-year-old's first start for the Bills since Jan. 2, 2023, the night in Cincinnati when Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac a
  
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• Nightly road closures on I-86 in Chautauqua County begin Monday

  04-09-2024 19:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced nightly road closures along Interstate 86 near Bemus Point beginning Monday.
  The closures will be in effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from Monday, Sept. 9 until Saturday, Sept. 14.Exit 10, also known as the Long Point State Park ramp, will be closed from eastbound I-86 to westbound State Route 430. I-86 traffic will be closed both eastbound and westbound between Exit 9 and Exit 11.Motorists should follow posted
  
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• Road closures, traffic info for Bills-Cardinals game

  04-09-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the Bills opening the regular season against the Cardinals on Sunday, the Erie County Sheriff's Office released traffic and road closure information for the game.Beginning at 8 a.m., the section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium will be closed to north and southbound traffic. This section will remain closed until after the game.
  Around 3:30 p.m., Route 20A, aka Big Tree Road, will convert to two-lane, one-way traffic eastbound away from the stadium from Fieldhou
  
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• Former Jamestown police officer ruled out as person of interest in Yolanda Bindics cold case

  04-09-2024 18:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Jamestown police officer has been ruled out as a person of interest in the cold case murder of Yolanda Bindics 20 years ago, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.Bindics, then 25 years old, was reported missing to the Jamestown Police Department after she did not return home following her shift at the Family Dollar on Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown on Aug. 10, 2004.Bindics' remains were found over two years later on Sept. 10, 2006 in the Boutw
  
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• Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office to give update on Yolanda Bindics cold case

  04-09-2024 18:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will provide an update Wednesday on the murder of Yolanda Bindics, a 20-year-old cold case.You will be able to watch live on this page at 1 p.m.Bindics, then 25 years old, was reported missing to the Jamestown Police Department after she did not return home following her shift at the Family Dollar on Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown on Aug. 10, 2004.Bindics' remains were found over two years later on Sept. 10, 2006 in the Boutwell H
  
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• New Bills stadium food includes 2-foot nachos, 'The Milano' sandwich, more

  04-09-2024 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A two-foot long nacho dish, "The Milano" sandwich and a unique twist on waffle fries highlight the new food offerings at Highmark Stadium for the new Bills season.The new food items were unveiled by Delaware North at the stadium on Wednesday."The culinary has been focusing a lot on the guest experience, of course," Delaware North executive chef Stephen Forman said. "Going into other areas of global flavors, looking at some of the global flavors that are becoming very
  
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• Sheriff says 'casualties have been reported' in Georgia high school shooting

  04-09-2024 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has resulted in injuries, authorities said Wednesday.
  “Casualties have been reported, however details on the number or their conditions is not available at this time,” the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.A suspect has been taken into custody.Shortly before 10:30 a.m., “officers from multiple law enforcement agencies and Fire/EMS personnel were dispatched to the high school in reference
  
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• 4 killed, 9 injured in Apalachee High School shooting: Georgia Bureau of Investigation

  04-09-2024 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – At least four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, said Wednesday.Another nine people were injured and taken to local hospitals, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. The ages or any other details about the victims were not released.
  A suspect has been taken into custody. "Reports that the suspect has been ‘neutralized’ are inaccurate," the Bureau said on X.Sheriff Jud Smith said law enforcement received a call of an acti
  
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• 6 arrested, including 3 juveniles, following shots fired call near Kensington

  04-09-2024 17:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six arrests were made Tuesday, including three juveniles, following a shots fired call near Kensington Avenue in Buffalo, police announced.Officers responded around 8:30 p.m. to a shots fired call at Kensington and Thatcher Avenues, police said. Upon arrival, officers said they were told that a 15-year-old boy allegedly fired a shot at his father as he attempted to run away from him.Officers tracked the juvenile to a home on Crossman Avenue with the assistance of an Erie
  
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• West Seneca man sentenced for violating order of protections, burglary

  04-09-2024 15:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A West Seneca man was sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for repeatedly violating protective orders issued for a victim of domestic violence, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Jason M. Mitchell, 44, was sentenced to an aggregate sentence of 26 1/3 to 29 years in prison.Mitchell violated orders of protection against the victim multiple times by sending social media messages, showing up at the victim's house and directing a third party
  
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• Fire on Eller Avenue causes $75k in damages

  04-09-2024 12:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire on Eller Avenue on Tuesday night caused around $75,000 in damages, according to fire officials.Crews responded to 91 Eller just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. The building was vacant, and there were no injuries.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Latest Local News Fire on Eller Avenue causes $75k in damages Buffalo Common Council approves “emergency stabilization” of buildings in Cobblestone District 2 hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Bu
  
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• Retired FBI agent speaks on former Hochul aide accused of acting as agent to China

  04-09-2024 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been charged with secretly acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Linda Sun and her husband were arrested Tuesday morning at their home in Long Island.Sun and her husband have entered a plea of not guilty to the criminal charges against them, following allegations by prosecutors that they acted as agents for the Chinese government, furthering Beijing's interests for millions of dollars in compensa
  
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• Buffalo Common Council approves "emergency stabilization" of buildings in Cobblestone District

  04-09-2024 04:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to approve funds for emergency controlled demolition and stabilization efforts for 110-118 South Park Avenue, a property in Buffalo's Cobblestone District that caught fire back in June and caused an estimated $1.1 million in damage.The estimated total cost of the demolition and stabilization efforts is $395,000, the council said in a news release, which will aim to "preserve public safety" and "address longstanding issues" with
  
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• 2 hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Buffalo

  04-09-2024 03:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were hospitalized following a shooting that took place Monday night on One Ship Canal Parkway, Buffalo police announced.Officials said police responded to the call just before 11:30 p.m. where two males, in their 20s, were struck by gunfire.
  They were both transported to ECMC to be treated for apparent non-life threatening injuries.Anyone with information is asked to call or text Buffalo police's tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News 2 hospitalized after
  
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• Tonawanda public school teachers, students discuss new mascot

  04-09-2024 00:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students and teachers walked into Tonawanda schools Tuesday excited to start the new year.
  "I'm very excited," said sophomore Marian Shepler. "I'm happy to be back.""I'm mainly excited, but there's always a little nervous," said fifth grader Everly Ulmer. "But I know I have some friends in my class so very excited."Along with a new year, a new chapter has begun as they celebrate their new mascot, the Timberwolf.
  "Obviously the Warriors has a lot of pride and tradition and
  
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• Nonprofit creates 'dream' experience on the water for warriors with cancer

  04-09-2024 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a local nonprofit just finished up their 7th year allowing sick kids a respite from fighting cancer.
  With a yellow hue in the morning sky, and reflective glass-like water, the scene on the Upper Niagara felt like a dream on a recent Thursday morning. And a crew that makes dreams come true took out a 14-year-old boy, Lukas Leddick, and his dad free of charge.
  "All your worries go away out here… look how beautifu
  
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• Buffalo Common Council overrides Byron Brown’s veto of changing city budget deadlines

  04-09-2024 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Byron Brown's veto of the council’s proposal to change city budget deadlines. It centers around a law creating an earlier city budget deadline for the mayor and a later deadline for the council.In a 7-2 vote, the mayor will now have to submit the spending plan for the city by April 8, which doubles the time the council has to review and amend it.Up until now, the mayor had to submit a budget to the council
  
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