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• Gillibrand: Thousands of illegal guns taken off streets from federal law

  11-10-2024 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made a stop in Buffalo Friday, as she laid out the impacts from a federal law on illegal firearms that was passed following the Tops mass shooting.Senator Gillbrand met with Buffalo Police, anti-violence groups and lawmakers before giving an update on the impacts from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.That federal law was passed two years ago. It mandates expanded background check requirements for people who are under 21 years old and req
  
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• 2 Buffalo men sentenced for 2023 armed robbery

  11-10-2024 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Buffalo men were sentenced for unlawfully entering a home in 2023 and forcibly stealing money from the victims while armed, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
  According to officials, Christian Palamara and Terrance Hennegan, both 24, unlawfully entered a home on Manitoba Street in Buffalo on the evening of Dec. 23. They were armed with apparent black pistols and forcibly stole $3,000 in cash from the victims.A search warrant at the residence of the
  
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• Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will officially resign Tuesday, officials say

  11-10-2024 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will officially resign on Tuesday, officials announced, after he accepted a new position as CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting.Brown announced his resignation late last month, saying the timing was right and that he looked forward to serving multiple New York counties with OTB. He served Buffalo for over 18 years. He was the longest serving mayor of the city and the first African-American mayor of the city.
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• Buffalo mayor Byron Brown to leave office next week

  11-10-2024 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is set to leave office next week after accepting a new position as CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting.Brown told WIVB News 4 that his last day as mayor will be Tuesday or Wednesday.Brown announced his resignation late last month, saying the timing was right and that he looked forward to serving multiple New York counties with OTB. He served Buffalo for over 18 years. He was the longest serving mayor of the city and the first
  
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• Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown resigns from office

  11-10-2024 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown officially resigned on Tuesday, after he accepted a new position as CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting. The full press conference can be viewed at the bottom of this page.Brown announced his resignation late last month, saying the timing was right and that he looked forward to serving multiple New York counties with OTB. He served Buffalo for over 18 years, which makes him the longest-serving mayor of the city. He was also th
  
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• Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown expected to resign Tuesday, officials say

  11-10-2024 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is expected to resign on Tuesday, officials announced, after he accepted a new position as CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting.Brown announced his resignation late last month, saying the timing was right and that he looked forward to serving multiple New York counties with OTB. He served Buffalo for over 18 years. He was the longest serving mayor of the city and the first African-American mayor of the city.
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• Music venue squared away with Bills' James Cook after filing police report over unpaid tab

  11-10-2024 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A downtown music venue that filed a police report against Bills running back James Cook over an unpaid debt says the situation has been remedied.Venu, a music venue on W. Chippewa Street, released a statement Friday that characterized Cook leaving without paying last month as an accident. The 25-year-old Pro Bowler was "very polite and respectful" while handing the situation and is welcome back, Venu added.According to the police report, Cook ordered bottle service i
  
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• 4 games to watch: HS football Week 6

  11-10-2024 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Here are four games to watch in Week 6 of Western New York's football season.Canisius (3-2) at Timon (2-3)6:30 p.m. at Mulroy ParkCanisius is ranked No. 1 among Western New York large schools after last week's big win against St. Francis. ... Timon has elevated to Monsignor Martin A division this season and will welcome the Crusaders to Mulroy Park for the first time in eight years. ... Canisius sophomore sensation Elijah Kimble received another Connolly Cup nominati
  
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• Third person arrested in connection to March murder in Genesee County

  11-10-2024 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A third person has been arrested on connection to the murder of an Olcott man in Genesee County earlier this year, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said Friday.Edward Dunn, 38, was arrested on Thursday and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, concealment of a human corpse and three counts of tampering with physical evidence in connection to the death of 59-year-old Michael Poole in the Town of Alabama in March.Two other people were previously a
  
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• Everhaunt getting visitors into the Halloween spirit and doing it for a cause

  11-10-2024 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  ANGOLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The entire haunting experience created by the team of Everhaunt's talents and tricks, will be a treat for visitors trying to get into the Halloween spirit.For those who are dying to be scared, Everhaunt has something here to help you face your fears. But, they do say if you're not looking to be terrified, they have something here for everyone."We have detailed sets, we have tons of animations, we have cool storylines but the actors and our team is what brings this to
  
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• Lockport man pleads guilty to murdering sister

  11-10-2024 19:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering his sister in 2023, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Friday.David Fermoile, 65, killed his sister, 68-year-old Diane Fermoile-McAvoy, at a home on Windermere Road on June 7, 2023. The woman was found dead after officers were called to the home to perform a welfare check after a visiting nurse was unable to make contact with a patient at the home. Ferm
  
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• Refunds secured for tourists who had hotel stays canceled before eclipse

  11-10-2024 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Refunds have been secured for several tourists who had their hotel stays at Aloft Buffalo Airport for the April eclipse canceled, the New York State Attorney General's Office said Friday.According to documents from the Attorney General's office the cancelations were made by former hotel general manager Emar Fernandez in March, just over a month before the eclipse. The hotel had overbooked by around 120 rooms for April 7, the night before the eclipse. April 6 and Apri
  
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• Photos: Northern Lights paint the skies of Western New York

  11-10-2024 14:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A strong solar flare and geomagnetic storm left many Western New Yorkers in awe Thursday night as the Aurora Borealis painted skies from Lake Ontario to Little Valley.See photos from WIVB News 4 viewers below.
  Photo: Andrea MonkPhoto: Margaret CifelliPhoto: Lisa HortonCourtesy: Dan SalmonsPhoto: Laurie AndrewsPhoto: Sheri ThrelkeldPhoto: Brad BrittonPhoto: Jeffrey PulawskiPhoto: Jeffrey PulawskiPhoto: Laurie AndrewsPhoto: Tina GorisPhoto: Denise CousinsPhoto: Kelsey Eberh
  
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• Fire breaks out at apartment building in Hamburg

  11-10-2024 13:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire broke out at an apartment building in Hamburg early Friday morning.The blaze broke out at 4256 North St. in Hamburg around 2:45 a.m. Multiple agencies were on scene. A WIVB News 4 camera captured busted out windows and debris scattered in the yard.An estimate on damages is currently unknown, and it is unclear if there were any injuries. WIVB has reached out to authorities in Hamburg and is waiting to hear back.Latest Local News Fire breaks out at apartment bui
  
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• Brothers embark on Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight

  11-10-2024 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two brothers from the Town of Tonawanda will be on this weekend's Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight.83-year-old Fred Warnick and his 89-year-old brother Don are making the trip together to the nation's capital."He's been my best friend forever," Fred explained.
  "It's not like he's my brother. He's just my best friend," added Don.There isn't much the brothers haven't done together."They've done everything from work together, Bills games, weekends, Vietnam together, they
  
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• Sabres squander lead in losing home opener

  11-10-2024 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Disappointed Sabres supporters booed on their way out of KeyBank Center on Thursday night while a few Kings fans tossed hats on the ice.Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Kings in a comeback win in Buffalo's home opener. The 3-1 loss dropped the Sabres record to 0-3-0 to start the season.Unhappy with the Sabres inability to hold the lead, fans were more displeased with the officials penalizing the Sabres twice in the closing minutes when
  
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• Sabres squander lead in home opening loss

  11-10-2024 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Disappointed Sabres supporters booed on their way out of KeyBank Center on Thursday night while a few Kings fans tossed hats on the ice.Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Kings in a comeback win in Buffalo's home opener. The 3-1 loss dropped the Sabres record to 0-3-0 to start the season.Unhappy with the Sabres inability to hold the lead, fans were more displeased with the officials penalizing the Sabres twice in the closing minutes when
  
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• 4 check: 'Snakebitten' Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener

  11-10-2024 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice.Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a comeback victory in Buffalo's home opener. The 3-1 defeat left the Sabres without a standings point after three games thi
  
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• 4 check: 'Snake bit' Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener

  11-10-2024 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice.Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a comeback victory in Buffalo's home opener. The 3-1 defeat left the Sabres without a standings point after three games thi
  
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• 4 check: Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener

  11-10-2024 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice.Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a comeback victory in Buffalo's home opener. The 3-1 defeat left the Sabres without a standings point after three games thi
  
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• Langworthy, Carle debate in NY 23rd Congressional District Race

  11-10-2024 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - Republican congressman Nick Langworthy and democratic challenger Tom Carle faced-off in a live studio debate Thursday night on WETM.
  Langworthy is seeking a second term representing New York's 23rd Congressional District, which covers most of the Southern Tier, Western New York and parts of Buffalo. He was elected to Congress in 2022 after defeating democrat Max Della Pia, 65% to 35%. Langworthy previously served as Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. Watch
  
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• Ceremonial ground breaking held for Veterans Village

  11-10-2024 01:24 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Plans are moving ahead to address homelessness among veterans in our community. The vision is to offer our military heroes affordable housing and help them live better lives.The plan is to demolish a building at 3600 Harlem Road in Cheektowaga and build a Veterans Village. This effort is being led by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which has been very active across the country following 9/11.On Thursday, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held with federal, state and loc
  
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• Tentative agreement approved for new Hamburg police contract

  11-10-2024 00:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Hamburg Town Board voted unanimously Monday to approve a tentative agreement for a five-year contract with the union that represents Town of Hamburg police officers.
  A one-year contract extension was negotiated with the Southtowns Police Club in 2022 and a longer-term agreement has been in the works since.
  The contract is retroactive to January 1, 2024. Wages increase 4% in 2024 and 3.5% each following year through 2028.
  "We have a responsive and professional police d
  
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