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• 5 Buffalo churches to submit proposals for local landmark status

  17-09-2024 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five local church complexes are set to submit proposals for local landmark designation to the Buffalo Common Council next week.The following R.C. church complexes are seeking landmark status:St. Rose of Lima (Parker Avenue, Parkside Avenue)St. John Kanty (Swinburne Street)St. Thomas Aquinas (Abbott Road, Tamarack Street)Our Lady of Perpetual Help (O'Connell Avenue)St. Stanislaus (Peckham Street, Fillmore Avenue, Wilson Street)The first four churches listed are set to clos
  
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• Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to vehicular assault after seriously injuring juvenile

  17-09-2024 23:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to second-degree vehicular assault after hitting and seriously injuring a juvenile last year, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced.The incident occurred on July 19. Officials said the juvenile, Nevaeh Quarantillo, was riding her bicycle on Ferry Avenue when Juajhane Cox, 25, struck Quarantillo with her vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.“Unfortunately the young girl who was struck by the d
  
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• Allegany man, Olean woman charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography

  17-09-2024 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Allegany man and an Olean woman were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to produce child pornography, the United States Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.Officials said on March 2, 2024, officers were called to Walmart in Olean for a report of a domestic dispute between Kayla Kio, 26 and her ex-boyfriend David Johnston, 55.Kio said that in February 2024, Johnston allegedly asked her to produce and send to him sexually explicit videos of a 5-ye
  
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• New Jersey man allegedly stole gold bars from elderly Orchard Park victim

  17-09-2024 22:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after allegedly stealing a large quantity of gold bars from a 76-year-old Orchard Park victim last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
  According to officials, 29-year-old Jaspreet Singh conspired with others to fraudulently convince victims to provide money and property to members of the conspiracy.
  On July 25, 2023, Singh traveled from New Jersey to Orchard Park after being instructed to d
  
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• Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to Buffalo Airport hit-and-run

  17-09-2024 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man pleaded guilty Monday to seriously injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run in February near the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Travis Rosario, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious injury. He faces a maximum of four years in prison.Officials said at 4:56 a.m. on Feb. 27, Rosario was driving a vehicle on Luiz Kahl Way near the airport when he h
  
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• Buffalo man arraigned on murder, kidnapping charges following shooting at youth football game

  17-09-2024 21:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery charges for an alleged kidnapping followed by a shooting at a youth football game on Sunday in Buffalo, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said at 11 a.m., 29-year-old Rashaan Mallory of Buffalo allegedly forced a male and female victim into a vehicle, while armed with an illegal gun, on the first block of Moselle Street. He then allegedly stole the female victim's cell pho
  
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• How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football game

  17-09-2024 20:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills look to stay undefeated in Week 3 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Here is how you can watch, stream, and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! The Bills vs. Jaguars game will air on WIVB in the Buffalo market.
  Those outside of WNY can see the game on ESPN. Chris Fowler will be on play-by-play with Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky as analysts and Laura Rutledge as the sideline reporter.Catch Buffalo Kickoff Live bef
  
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• Chemical spill causes hazmat situation at Buffalo General

  17-09-2024 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A chemical spill caused a hazmat situation at Buffalo General Hospital on Tuesday morning, according to city officials.The spill happened around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. Officials said that there are no reports of injuries, and the building was not evacuated.Crews are still on scene as of just after 11:30 a.m. Latest Local News Chemical spill causes hazmat situation at Buffalo General Jamestown man convicted of killing 2 in separate crashes indicted on drug charges Dunkirk
  
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• Tom Golisano donating $360M across Upstate NY nonprofits

  17-09-2024 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  Editor's Note: The full news conference and list of organizations is available below:ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced he is donating $360 million across Upstate New York.Golisano, the founder of Paychex and chairman of the Golisano Foundation, made an emotional announcement Tuesday morning, saying the money will go towards non-profits across the state.
  "The only wealth you get to keep is that which you give away.So today, we're going to
  
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• Jamestown man convicted of killing 2 in separate crashes indicted on drug charges

  17-09-2024 17:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man who is serving a prison sentence of at least 13 years for killing two people in separate crashes in 2021 and 2022 has been indicted on drug charges for allegedly having meth in jail, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Prosecutors said that Randall Rolison, 61, was given meth by Debbie Hires, 57, during a visit on March 7 at the Chautauqua County Jail. The alleged incident occurred less than two weeks after Rolison was senten
  
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• Dunkirk man charged for alleged stabbing

  17-09-2024 16:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Dunkirk man is facing charges following an alleged stabbing on Saturday morning, according to police.Sean Korzenski, 31, is accused of stabbing another person around 6:40 a.m. in the area of City Marina near Route 20. He is charged with second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon.The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at ECMC and released.Korzenski is currently being held pending arraignment.Latest Local News Dunkirk man ch
  
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• Sabres re-sign F Peyton Krebs for 2 years

  17-09-2024 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Peyton Krebs will report to training camp with the Sabres on Wednesday having signed a new two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.45 million, the team announced.Krebs, a 23-year-old forward, has played in 202 games over the past three seasons for Buffalo after being acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2021 trade involving former captain Jack Eichel. Skating at times on the wing, but mostly centering the fourth line, Krebs has compiled 20 goals
  
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• Lottery tickets worth $50,000 sold in Niagara Falls, Derby

  17-09-2024 15:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pair of winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 were sold in Niagara Falls and Derby.The winning tickets, which came in Monday's drawing, was sold at Mario's Market on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls and Corner Market, located on Erie Road in Derby.The Powerball drawing is done every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here.Latest Local News Lottery tickets worth $50,000 sold in Niagara Falls, Derby ‘Run before he could shoo
  
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• 'Run before he could shoot': Rochester football team describes coach shot during its Buffalo game

  17-09-2024 13:59 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A player on the Rochester football team where a coach was shot during a game in Buffalo spoke with WROC in Rochester on Monday, recalling what he says happened on the field during those moments. Rochester coach shot at youth football game in Buffalo, suspect charged with attempted murder, kidnapping11-year-old Niyan Mundy plays for Rochester's Flower City Panthers and said Sunday's game started like any other."We were just thinking that we're gonna play football, b
  
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• 2 firefighters hurt in blaze on Madison Street

  17-09-2024 12:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two firefighters were hurt in a blaze on Madison Street early Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.Crews responded to 537 Madison just before 4 a.m. Tuesday. The fire started on the first floor of the vacant structure.The firefighters that were hurt were both transported to ECMC to be treated. Damages from the fire is estimated at $150,000.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News 2 firefighters hurt in blaze on Madison Street Statl
  
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• Statler owner didn’t have permission to display Josh Allen banner

  17-09-2024 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Douglas Development, the owner of the Statler, lacked the necessary permission to display the large Josh Allen banner in downtown Buffalo, which has become a topic of conversation among residents.The city confirmed that the Allen banner can be displayed on the Statler building because it's not considered a permanent fixture.However, the city's permit commissioner told WIVB News 4 that developer Douglas Jemal did not technically have permission to display the large adverti
  
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• Tenants of Buffalo's development at 201 Ellicott speak on poor living conditions

  17-09-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Complaints of poor living conditions at 201 Ellicott St., an affordable housing development in downtown Buffalo, has tenants contacting Call 4 Action saying that the property management group is putting profits over people.Several years ago, the development was a big part of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's economic agenda, with the Braymiller Market being nearby. It's also part of the state's five-year affordable housing plan. The state put millions of dollars into the projec
  
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• Tenants of Buffalo's 201 Ellicott development speak on poor living conditions

  17-09-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Complaints of poor living conditions at 201 Ellicott St., an affordable housing development in downtown Buffalo, has tenants contacting Call 4 Action, saying that the property management group is putting profits over people.Several years ago, the development was a big part of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's economic agenda, with the Braymiller Market being nearby. It's also part of the state's five-year affordable housing plan. The state put millions of dollars into the proje
  
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• How an air hockey table inspired boy to start nonprofit to help other kids fighting cancer

  17-09-2024 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  During this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Channel 4 is shining a spotlight on causes helping young warriors across WNY, and one nonprofit was started by someone who fully understands what it's like to fight. "Try to get rid of the phrase, 'Have to,' and replace it with 'Get to,'" Mike Matz said, the father of cancer warrior, Colt Matz. "There are a lot of mundane tasks in our lives, like 'I have to go to work, I have to go to the grocery story, I have to do this,' that you can change to
  
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