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• Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to fentanyl charge in connection with overdose death of mother

  25-09-2024 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to a fentanyl charge involving the overdose death of her mother, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.Ranique Davis, 31, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, fentanyl, officials said.On April 22, 2021, police responded to a call at a South Street residence in Lockport and discovered Davis's mother and stepfather unconscious and unresponsive. A
  
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• Western Regional OTB set to offer Byron Brown a contract Thursday

  25-09-2024 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western Regional Off-Track Betting's personnel committee on Wednesday discussed the terms and conditions of the contract it will offer Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to become the group's next president and CEO.Members unanimously voted to offer Brown the position earlier this month. Since then, Brown has been undergoing negotiations with WROTB Chairman Dennis Bassett.Wednesday’s meeting ended with the committee voting to bring the contract to a full vote, which is set t
  
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• Woman safe as police investigate abduction outside Walden Galleria

  25-09-2024 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A person who was abducted outside of the Walden Galleria on Monday evening is now home safe, Cheektowaga Police confirmed to WIVB News 4.News 4 has also learned the victim was an adult woman.Cheektowaga Police said the victim was abducted on the Walden Galleria property, outside of the area's largest shopping mall.A police spokesperson told us, as the incident evolved, the victim was able to contact police and is now back with her family.No arrests have been made as d
  
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• Video: Corgi Cam shows dog's-eye view of Buffalo Bills' Corgi Cup

  25-09-2024 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills weren't the only participants to reach the end zone Monday night at Highmark Stadium.The Bills awarded the Corgi Cup at halftime of their dominant 47-10 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.The Corgi Cam video comes to us from Ziggy, a San Diego-area corgi who has also competed in races during Browns, Broncos, Chargers, and 49ers games. Murphy: Anyone still think Josh Allen is ‘overrated’? Maybe MVP would be a better monikerMonday night's r
  
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• Man gets 7 years in prison for string of attempted armed robberies of convenience stores

  25-09-2024 20:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man received seven years in prison for a string of armed robberies in December 2021, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Cesarick Merritt, 35, attempted to steal cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes while armed on three different occasions. Two were on the same day, Dec. 5, 2021, at stores on Abbott Road in Buffalo and Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, while the third was five days later at a store on the 1000 block of East Lovejoy Street
  
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• Several events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month in WNY

  25-09-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Casimiro Rodriguez Sr. grew up in Lackawanna after his father and mother moved to Western New York from Puerto Rico. Now, Rodriguez helps connect and share the stories of how the Hispanic community evolved in Western New York.Throughout the month, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York is partnering up with multiple entities including  the Buffalo History Museum to hold several events, celebrations and discussions that highlight the importance of Hisp
  
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• 'Freak of nature' Josh Allen has most weekly awards of any NFL player since draft year

  25-09-2024 18:23 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been selected as AFC player of the week for the 13th time in seven seasons, more than any of his NFL peers during that span.Allen was recognized after leading the Bills in a 47-10 win against the Jaguars on Monday night at Highmark Stadium. Boosting Buffalo's record to 3-0 to start the season, Allen became the first NFL quarterbackto ever complete more than 75% of his passes, throw four touchdowns, have no turnovers or sacks take
  
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• 'It's easy to follow a guy like that': Rasmus Dahlin evolving as Sabres leader

  25-09-2024 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin was so determined to not spend another lengthy offseason working out alone in his native Sweden that the Buffalo defenseman invited his teammates to attend an informal weeklong minicamp and bonding session near the Swiss Alps in July.“Usually, I never see anyone during the summer,” Dahlin recalled. “So it was good to meet my teammates when it’s no pressure, no games involved. Just hang out.”They skated and ate together. Boate
  
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• Prominent physician dead following crash in Wyoming County

  25-09-2024 17:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A prominent physician is dead following a crash in Wyoming County on Tuesday, the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.Police responded to the intersection of Wethersfield Road and Hermitage Road in the Town of Wethersfield just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, where an investigation showed that 80-year-old Dr. Richard Milazzo, Jr. of Silver Creek was t-boned by a right-of-way tow truck while driving westbound on Wethersfield. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A
  
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• Award for family of man beaten to death at holding center dramatically lowered

  25-09-2024 12:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The award for the family of a man beaten to death by officers at the Erie County Holding Center in 2012 has been dramatically lowered by a judge.Judge Mark Grisanti lowered what was initially a $100 million reward to a $20 million award after the original award was found to be "excessive." The county was initially ordered to pay $95 million while the five deputies found responsible for inmate Richard Metcalf's death were ordered to pay $1 million each.Richard Metcalf
  
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• NYSEG customers across WNY demanding answers from utility company

  25-09-2024 03:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York residents gathered Tuesday in Cheektowaga seeking answers about why their electric bills have been skyrocketing.Most of the customers said they have never seen prices like this before, but NYSEG continues to say its meter readings are accurate.Two community conversations were held Tuesday where residents were able to sit down with NYSEG representatives to discuss their electric bills one-on-one.
  Christopher Knospe, the regional manager for communicati
  
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• UB resident physicians' union to provide update on contract negotiations

  25-09-2024 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents 830 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo, is expected to give an update on contract negotiations with their employer Wednesday.Beginning Sept. 3, the strike lasted for four days as resident physicians claimed the pay they received from their employer, University Medical Resident Services, was not enough for a living wage. Negotiations were stalled after two meetings took place this mon
  
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• UB resident physicians' union provides update on contract negotiations

  25-09-2024 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents 830 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo, gave an update on contract negotiations Wednesday.Beginning Sept. 3, the strike lasted for four days as resident physicians claimed the pay they received from their employer, University Medical Resident Services, was not enough for a living wage. Negotiations were stalled after two meetings took place this month.After 14 months at the bargainin
  
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• Bills injuries: LB Terrel Bernard, DB Taron Johnson improving, but won't play vs. Ravens

  25-09-2024 00:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills have played stellar defense in starting the season 3-0 despite being without a number of the unit's best players. The banged up group is on the mend, however, it will be at least another week before two key defenders get back on the field.Defensive captain Terrel Bernard and secondary stalwart Taron Johnson won't return for Buffalo's next game Sunday night at Baltimore, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. But both players are progressing toward being availab
  
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