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• Immigration advocates sue for ICE records

  16-10-2024 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  This is the second story in a series about Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Western New York. View part one here.BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Organizations that serve and advocate for migrant families have waited almost two years for federal data they believe will shed light on the treatment of detainees at the Batavia detention center.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's refusal to release documents or respond to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request within the legally mandated t
  
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• Buffalo Sewer Authority unveils $1B "Queen City Clean Waters" initiative

  16-10-2024 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On just his second day in office, Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon, alongside the Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA), elected officials and community stakeholders, introduced the $1 billion Queen City Clean Waters initiative."How often on your second day as mayor do you have the opportunity to introduce to city residents and Buffalo Sewer Authority customers a historic $1 billion investment in our critical wastewater infrastructure?" Scanlon said.Members of the BSA said they have be
  
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• Buffalo Bills sue Rachel's Mediterranean Grill over unpaid sponsorship fees

  16-10-2024 22:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills filed an official complaint against Rachel's Mediterranean Grill on Tuesday that accuses the chain of failing to pay over $228,000 in sponsorship fees and late fees to the team.According to the new filing in state supreme court, the Bills and Rachel's entered into a nearly three-year sponsorship agreement on Aug. 26, 2020 that made Rachel's an official sponsor of the team.The agreement allegedly required Rachel's to pay a $480,000 sponsorship fee as well
  
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• Toronto man pleads guilty, attempted to use officer in Buffalo to smuggle guns into Canada

  16-10-2024 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Toronto man with citizenship in Canada, the U.S. and the Bahamas pleaded guilty after meeting up with an officer in Buffalo whom he believed could smuggle firearms into Canada, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
  29-year-old Jeshua Lion Myers, also known as Dually, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit firearms trafficking.
  In December 2023, Myers arranged to bring firearms to an undercover officer in Western New York with the belief that the officer could
  
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• Three people injured after getting hit by vehicle in Albion

  16-10-2024 19:48 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three people were injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Albion on Monday, according to the Village of Albion Police Department.Officers said the pedestrians were walking along the crosswalk near King Street just after 8 p.m. when the driver, who was heading west on West Avenue, hit all three of them.The victims were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. Two of them were released with minor injuries, but the third remains hospitalized. That individual's condition
  
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• Cattaraugus County Board of Elections extends hours ahead of Nov. 5

  16-10-2024 19:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections announced Wednesday that their hours will be extended in the two weeks leading up to the presidential election, including during two weekends.The following extended hours are intended to assist those who may need to apply for an absentee ballot:9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 249 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 269 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 309 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2
  If a voter wishes to apply for and receive an absentee
  
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• Charges dismissed against man who fell into Bills stadium pit, other trespassers

  16-10-2024 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – The criminal charge has been dismissed against a Buffalo Bills fan who made international headlines last year for entering the construction pit at the new stadium while allegedly under the influence of LSD and other drugs.Adam McPherson of Cheektowaga was arraigned in January for the misdemeanor that carried a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail if convicted. But like others who were arrested for trespassing at the construction site last season, he was
  
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• Donation locations in WNY to help hurricane relief

  16-10-2024 18:30 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – As clean up work continues from the damage left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Western New Yorkers are stepping up in big ways.That includes Justin Karcher and Joe Manzella, who are hosting a second donation drive in Grand Island through this Saturday. Their first effort resulted in four truckloads of goods heading to the South.There are drop off locations across Grand Island and throughout Buffalo and Western New York. See the full list below and watch their
  
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• Local flower market helping pay it forward during 'National Petal it Forward Day'

  16-10-2024 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Though the weather may be gloomy, one local flower market is helping brighten up the day for strangers in the city of good neighbors."Whether your pushing somebody that's stuck in the snow out of their parking spot from the night before, or you're giving away flowers, it kind of rounds out Buffalo," said Robert Booth, a manager with Maureen's Buffalo Wholesale Flower Market.Their market has been helping grow happiness in Buffalo for more than 27 years. They've become
  
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• 11-year-old hospitalized after being shot in Olean

  16-10-2024 18:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot while playing outside on Seneca Avenue in Olean, according to City of Olean police.Police responded to the 1300 block of Seneca Avenue around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday evening, where the child had been shot in the leg. Olean City Fire responded and took the child to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding the owner of the truck in the video above is asked to contact the criminal investig
  
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• $40K in damages estimated from fire on Glendale Place

  16-10-2024 17:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $40,000 in damages were estimated from a fire on Glendale Place on Wednesday morning, fire officials said.Crews responded to the fire at 45 Glendale just before 10 a.m. Flames were located between the attic and the second floor of the home.
  The fire, which was deemed to be electrical, was contained to that area of the home.The Red Cross is currently assisting six people who were displaced by the fire.Latest Local News $40K in damages estimated from fire on Gle
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday

  16-10-2024 16:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills return home for the first time in nearly a month on Sunday to face the Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m.Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! Bills vs. Titans will air on WIVB in the Buffalo market, or your local CBS station outside of the market. Andrew Catalon will serve handle play-by-play duties with Tiki Barber and Jason McCourty as the analysts. AJ Ross will be the sideline reporter.Coverage begins at 11 a.m. with
  
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• Rochester dedicates mural to the famous 'Conehead'

  16-10-2024 14:33 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The famous Conehead is being represented in a big way — literally.Tom Girot is known in the community for his appearance at local sporting events in Western New York — particularly as the famous beer slinger at Buffalo Bisons, Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Red Wings games. His popularity in Buffalo and Rochester has earned him the nickname "Conehead."On Tuesday, the Red Wings took to X to spread the word about a mural dedicated to Girot. It can be found
  
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• 2 suspects arrested after high-speed pursuit, alleged larceny in Genesee County

  16-10-2024 05:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two suspects were arrested following a high-speed pursuit after an alleged larceny took place Tuesday at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Town of Batavia, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced.Officers were notified of the alleged larceny, which they said occurred around 4:21 p.m. Officials said two men attempted to conceal a large amount of store merchandise and fled the store in a Honda Accord.According to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, two deputies tried to s
  
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• Over 40 missing children found in Erie County by national task force, local law enforcement

  16-10-2024 04:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A first-of-its-kind missing child rescue task force in the state just wrapped up its initial operation in Buffalo, partnering with local law enforcement to find over 40 missing children in Erie County.Leaders of the National Child Protection Task Force told WIVB News 4 that Erie County has the third highest number of active missing children reports statewide, which is why it decided to start this initiative in the Queen City.“They are a missing endangered child. The
  
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• Damar Hamlin gives heartfelt welcome to Bills fans during stadium tour

  16-10-2024 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several Buffalo Bills fans received a heartwarming welcome to Highmark Stadium Tuesday with a behind-the-scenes tour and meet and greet with Bills safety Damar Hamlin.The fans are participants in Abbott's Heartmates program, which provides support to people impacted by cardio events. They got a look inside of the Bills' locker room, media room and got to walk on the field, where Hamlin came out to greet them."I have no words," said participant Michael Brafi. "It's tru
  
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• Byron Brown reflects on time as mayor in interview with WIVB News 4

  16-10-2024 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's official resignation Tuesday morning marks the end of his role as the city's longest-serving mayor. WIVB News 4's Marlee Tuskes sat down with Brown in a one-on-one interview as he reflected on the ups and downs throughout his five terms.Brown resigned after he accepted a new position as the CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting, which he announced late last month. He served the city for 18 years as the 62nd mayor and made econ
  
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• Proposition One up for a vote in NYS

  16-10-2024 00:04 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Known as Proposition One on the ballot, the Equal Rights Amendment would change the state constitution to expand discrimination protections to more people. That includes, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, as well as gender identity and pregnancy outcomes.
  https://elections.ny.gov/2024-statewide-ballot-proposal"I think most New Yorkers think we do have these rights," said Senator Liz Krueger. "And we’ve passed many laws that say we have these rights. The dilemma is,
  
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