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• Buffalo Academy of Science students start first day on Medaille campus

  09-09-2024 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After nearly 100 years, Medaille College closed it's doors back in 2023.
  A little over a year later, those doors were swung back open welcoming nearly 600 Buffalo Academy of Science Charter High School students for a new chapter on campus Monday.Former Medaille University campus sold to charter school developer"We've been working really hard this summer and the end of last school year, just converting the Medaille campus into a high school as much as possible," said BuffS
  
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• Buffalo teen sentenced for fatally shooting victim inside Grider Street residence

  09-09-2024 22:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen was sentenced Friday to 21 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for fatally shooting a man in December 2023 on Grider Street, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said on Dec. 10, 19-year-old Thierry Bikorimana shot the victim, 44-year-old Demarkus Hodge, with an illegal gun inside of a residence on the 300 block of Grider Street. Bikorimana then stole Hodge's vehicle, television and BB gun.Buffalo police late
  
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• Bills injuries: QB Josh Allen (hand) cleared, DB Taron Johnson (forearm) ruled out

  09-09-2024 21:55 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Quarterback Josh Allen has been cleared to practice and will play in Thursday night's game against Miami, coach Sean McDermott said Monday after Buffalo's star quarterback was evaluated for an injury to his left hand following Sunday's season-opening win.Bills defensive back Taron Johnson has been ruled out for the Week 2 game against the Dolphins with a forearm injury he sustained early in the 34-28 victory against the Cardinals. The Bills will do "further rese
  
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• 15-year-old student stabbed at McKinley HS expected to survive

  09-09-2024 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old student was stabbed at McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue on Monday afternoon, the third day of the 2024-25 school year.Police commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said the male student is currently in serious condition, but is expected to survive.
  The student was stabbed three times, once in the neck, once in the back and once in the arm, according to police.Gramaglia said the victim and two others involved in the incident are the same people who were inv
  
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• 15-year-old student stabbed at McKinley High School

  09-09-2024 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A student was stabbed at McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue on Monday afternoon.Buffalo Police say they responded to the scene around 1:10 p.m. Monday. A 15-year-old male student was stabbed by another student inside the school, according to police.The 15-year-old was transported by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital with serious injuries.
  At least two individuals are being questioned. As of 2 p.m., the the school is currently sheltered in place and has been
  
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• HEART to play KeyBank Center in March after postponing tour

  09-09-2024 18:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The rock band HEART will be performing at KeyBank Center on March 31, 2025 as part of their "Royal Flush Tour."The band was initially slated to play the downtown Buffalo arena this past August with Cheap Trick, but due to health reasons, the tour was postponed. It is unclear who will be playing support for the rescheduled dates.The tour kicks off on Feb. 28 and tickets to the Buffalo show are available at this link.Adam Duke is a digital contributor who joined WIVB i
  
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• Person seriously injured in hit-and-run after Bills game

  09-09-2024 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A person was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle near Highmark Stadium following the Bills game on Sunday, according to Orchard Park police.Police say they responded to 41 W. Abbott Grove at 4:49 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck.
  Witnesses attempted to stop the alleged operator, 40-year-old Alfred Santiago, from driving as the victim was underneath the vehicle. Santiago fled the scene, weaving around vehicles and driving on the grass, according to police.
  
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• 1 killed in overnight fire in Orleans County

  09-09-2024 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was killed in a fire in Orleans County early Monday morning, according to the Orleans County Sheriff's Office.Crews responded to 1850 Sawyer Road in the Town of Carlton around 3:40 a.m. Monday. At the location, a house trailer, two sheds, and two vehicles were on fire.The person who died, who has not yet been identified, was found in the house. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to call the Orleans County Sh
  
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• John Murphy: Sensational Allen enough to overcome Bills' slow start, uneven finish against Cardinals

  09-09-2024 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  The Bills got off to a slow start. The 2024 season creaked into motion Sunday with Josh Allen leading the way offensively and Greg Rousseau dominating defensively to register a 34-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals.It was a game that demonstrated Buffalo’s high-powered scoring ability but showcased the team’s many warts, some of which are attributed to early season jitters.The biggest problem may be the injury to starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, who left in the first quarter
  
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• Chairman of Amigone Funeral Home dies at 92

  09-09-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Anthony Amigone Sr., the chairman of Amigone Funeral Home, died on Saturday at the age of 92, the company announced.Amigone ran the Western New York-based funeral home since 1953, opening up 13 locations across the region over the decades. He served as president of the New York State Funeral Directors Association and the district governor of the National Funeral Directors Association.Photo provided
  During his career, he created the "Amigone blue" livery that is now o
  
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• How to watch the Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night

  09-09-2024 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After Sunday's Week 1 win against the Arizona Cardinals, it will be a quick turnaround for the Bills as they head to Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday night. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionBills vs. Dolphins is set to air on ABC in the Buffalo market. Outside of the market, the game will air nationally on subscription service Amazon Prime. Al Michaels will be on play-by-play and Kirk Herbstreit will be t
  
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• Thad Brown: Ton of good from Bills season opening win

  09-09-2024 12:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WROC) — There were lots of national NFL experts and pundits and media types who saw the Bills taking a step back this season. Not a big step, but a step. Local experts, too. I was one of them.It's not that all of those football minds thought the Bills had less talent. It was because there were more questions. Gone were Micah Hyde's and Stef Diggs' and Tre White's and Mitch Morse's. Players you could be confident would play to a certain high level. Josh Allen throws 2 TD
  
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• With dreams of being a barista, 9-year-old opens pop-up café

  09-09-2024 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You've probably seen a pop-up lemonade stand in your neighborhood, but what about a pop-up café?A 9-year-old boy from Lancaster, with dreams of being a barista, has been serving up coffee in his neighborhood. He's giving back to the community one cup of joe at a time.Sunday mornings are a grind for Reese Giza, who owns and operates the Cat Cup Café. It's located inside his parent's garage — he is 9, after all."He had a little Melissa and Doug wooden Ke
  
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