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• Looking back: Biggest moments in Byron Brown's tenure as Buffalo mayor

  30-09-2024 23:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After almost two decades in office, Byron Brown will step down as mayor of the City of Buffalo to take the job as the next president and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting.Brown was sworn in as the Queen City's 62nd mayor on Jan. 1, 2006. Previously a New York State Senator, he succeeded Anthony Masiello after running on a platform of economic development.And throughout his five terms in office, that's been a big focus — with more than $8.4 billion in develop
  
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• Looking back at Byron Brown's time as Buffalo mayor

  30-09-2024 23:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After almost two decades in office, Byron Brown will step down as mayor of the City of Buffalo to take the job as the next president and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting.Brown was sworn in as the Queen City's 62nd mayor on Jan. 1, 2006. Previously a New York State Senator, he succeeded Anthony Masiello after running on a platform of economic development.And throughout his five terms in office, that's been a big focus — with more than $8.4 billion in develop
  
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• Mayor Byron Brown's departure sets off political dominoes

  30-09-2024 22:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With Mayor Byron Brown's departure from Buffalo City Hall, a series of political dominoes will fall, which hasn't been seen in nearly two decades.Last week, Western Regional Off-Track Betting approved a contract for Brown to become the organization’s next president and CEO after members voted to offer him the position earlier this month.WIVB News 4 looked into the process of what will happen next at city hall. The shift on the second floor will affect operations on
  
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• Much of Helene remnants pass southward

  30-09-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  Uneventful weather kicks off the week. A cold front approaching from the west will spread rain showers across the area overnight Tuesday night into some of Wednesday morning. The front may tap a bit of limited leftover moisture from the remnants of Helene.Wednesday will be a day of weather improvement. Lingering morning rain showers wind down then expect clearing. Right now, it appears as though a tranquil pattern will prevail late week and into the upcoming weekend. Mor
  
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• Murphy: Ravens rout shows Bills defense still adjusting to new reality

  30-09-2024 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  OK, Bills fans. Take a look at these names: Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, Tre’Davious White, Matt Milano, Terrrel Bernard, Taron Johnson.Now compare them to these: Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin, Baylon Spector, Cam Lewis, Rasul Douglas.The difference may not count for all of the Bills deficiencies in their blowout loss to the Ravens but it counts for much of the 35-10 defeat. The Bills are a drastically different defense than they were in recent years for a variety of reasons; primarily age and sa
  
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• Colden man charged after attempting to steal tires at West Herr

  30-09-2024 17:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Colden man is facing several charges after he allegedly tried to steal tires off of cars at the West Herr Kia store in Orchard Park and then tried to flee officers, the Orchard Park Police Department said Monday.Joshua Kessel, 29, is accused of attempting to steal tires and rims off of cars from the store, located on Southwestern Boulevard, around 4:20 a.m. Saturday.Police said that officers gave him verbal commands, but he got into his car and attempted to flee. H
  
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• Mary J. Blige to perform at KeyBank Center in March

  30-09-2024 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Grammy and Emmy-award winning singer and rapper Mary J. Blige will perform at KeyBank Center in March.She will stop in Buffalo on March 22 as part of her "The For My Fans Tour," featuring Ne-Yo and Mario. The tour comes following the release of a new album "Gratitude" on Nov. 15.In her career, she has eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy awards, an Emmy, two Academy Award nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. She also performed at halftime of the Super Bo
  
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• Man charged for making threats against Canisius High School

  30-09-2024 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man is facing charges after he allegedly made a threat against Canisius High School on Friday, police said Monday.Adam Hovey, 54, is accused of calling the school and leaving a threatening message. He was arrested on the same day he made the call after a risk protection order was granted. Albion student faces felony charge after school threat via SnapchatPolice also said Monday that an investigation determined that he also left a threatening message at the
  
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• Byron Brown to make announcement about future at 5 p.m.

  30-09-2024 15:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is set to make an announcement regarding his future at 5 p.m. Monday, WIVB News 4 has learned.You will be able to watch the announcement live on-air on WIVB as well as on this page.Last week, Western Regional Off-Track Betting approved a contract for Brown to become the organization's next president and CEO after members voted to offer him the position earlier this month. OTB contract for Byron Brown approved, would step down as mayorTo offi
  
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• Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to leave office in October

  30-09-2024 15:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will announce at 5 p.m. Monday that he will resign from his position leading the city, WIVB News has learned. His resignation will be effective sometime in October.You will be able to watch the announcement live on-air on WIVB as well as on this page.Last week, Western Regional Off-Track Betting approved a contract for Brown to become the organization's next president and CEO after members voted to offer him the position earlier this month.
  
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• Thad Brown: Bills get exposed, not ended in Baltimore

  30-09-2024 14:05 via wivb.com
  
  BALTIMORE (WROC) — You don't need me to tell you how things went against the Ravens. You saw the game. It was bad. Sean McDermott said the Bills were outplayed and outcoached. The more appropriate word was outclassed.The defensive side of this blowout was maybe a bit to be expected. At some point, all those injuries were going to take a toll. And Buffalo suffered another one Sunday night when safety Taylor Rapp left the game. The Ravens are also fairly tailor made to expose weaknesses at l
  
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• 3 employees hospitalized following chemical spill in Niagara County

  30-09-2024 13:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three employees were hospitalized following a chemical spill at a Niagara County manufacturing plant early Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said.Around 100 gallons of chemical spilled at the Archem, Inc. building, located on Inducon Road in Sanborn, around 3:20 a.m. Monday. The spill was contained to inside of the building and was secured by fire crews.Two of the employees were taken to St. Mary's Hospital and one was taken to Niagara Falls Memorial Medica
  
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• 2 children among 3 hurt in crash in Grand Island

  30-09-2024 12:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people, including two children, were hurt in a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of State Parkway and Broadway in Grand Island on Sunday, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said.The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. between a car and the motorcycle.
  The motorcyclist was transported to ECMC to be treated, while two children in the other vehicle were transported to Oishei Children's Hospital. The motorcyclist was cited for speeding, but no other charge
  
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• Bills suffer first loss in Ravens rout, 35-10

  30-09-2024 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Derrick Henry busted out the longest run in franchise history on the way to a 199-yard game, Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, and the Baltimore Ravens handed Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season, 35-10 on Sunday night.
  Henry took his first handoff 87 yards to the house to give the Ravens (2-2) an early lead they never relinquished. Jackson, the two-time and reigning NFL MVP, completed 13 of 18 passes for 156 yards wi
  
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• Albion student faces felony charge after school threat via Snapchat

  30-09-2024 01:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 14-year-old Albion student was arrested Sunday after allegedly making a school threat over the social media app Snapchat, the Orleans County Sheriff's Office announced.Their investigation determined the threat was made over a week ago. The student was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a felony."While this incident is concerning, the Sheriff’s Office wants to reassure the community that swift action was taken to address the situation, and we encourage
  
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