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• Local daycare pleads with Buffalo Schools to fix busing issue

  06-11-2024 23:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A local daycare is calling for action, pleading for school buses in the Buffalo Public school system to arrive on time consistently. The daycare says that is not happening right now, and they want things to improve.Latrice Martin, the director of the Kidz Zone Childcare Center in Buffalo says the ongoing bus driver shortage is affecting kids in their education and their eating and sleeping habits.Martin says within the last couple of weeks, new bus routes went into effect
  
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• The Latest: Harris delivers concession speech, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes

  06-11-2024 22:26 via wivb.com
  
  Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to congratulate Trump and left Democrats downtrodden after the former president scored victories in swing states.Trump's victory was felt down ballot, with the GOP reclaiming control of the Senate by flipping seats in Montana, West Virginia and Ohio. House Republicans hold the upper hand to retain con
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen Buffalo Bills vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 10 game

  06-11-2024 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills ride a four-game winning streak to Indianapolis on Sunday for a matchup with the 4-5 Colts.Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! The game will air locally on WIVB in the Buffalo market and on your local CBS station out of market. Andrew Catalon will be the play-by-play broadcaster with Tiki Barber and Jason McCourty doing the color commentary and AJ Ross serving as the sideline reporter.Coverage begins at
  
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• The Latest: Biden and Harris call Trump to congratulate him, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes

  06-11-2024 21:20 via wivb.com
  
  Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election vict
  
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• WR Keon Coleman out vs. Colts, Bills unsure of timeline

  06-11-2024 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts because of a wrist injury, and the team is still determining how long the rookie will be unavailable."It's probably going to be more than this week," coach Sean McDermott said Friday. "It's probably going to be multiple weeks."McDermott said the team has considered placing Coleman on injured reserve, but wants more clarity on his recovery timeline.Coleman got hurt late in Sunday's
  
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• Bills unsure how long WR Keon Coleman will be out with wrist injury

  06-11-2024 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wide receiver Keon Coleman did not participate in the Bills' walk-through practice Wednesday because of a wrist injury, and the team is still determining how long the rookie will be unavailable.Coach Sean McDermott said that Coleman has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, but that the injury also could keep him out of the lineup beyond this week.Coleman got hurt late in Sunday's 30-27 win against the Dolphins when he got hit by former Bills
  
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• The Latest: Biden and Harris call President-elect Trump to congratulate him on win

  06-11-2024 20:43 via wivb.com
  
  Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election vict
  
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• Hochul talks 2024 election aftermath

  06-11-2024 19:57 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to address New Yorkers at 2 p.m. Alongside Attorney General Letitia James, she's delivering remarks on the election results from New York City.
  Hochul talks 2024 election aftermath
  Harris called President-elect Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him: AP source
  Barr says prosecutors should drop Trump cases: 'Do the right thing'
  Trump projected as winner in Michigan: AP
  Section VI boys soccer champions: Lancaster, Clarence, Grand Island
  
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• Hochul, James talk election aftermath

  06-11-2024 19:57 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed New Yorkers alongside Attorney General Letitia James. They congratulated the winners of the 2024 General Election and highlighted preparations they've taken to uphold the rights of New Yorkers going forward.Hochul spoke first:
  "We honor the results of this election and we'll work with anyone who wants to be a partner in achieving the goals of our administration and our state," she said. "That does not mean we'll accept an agenda from Was
  
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• The Latest: Harris calls President-elect Trump to congratulate him on win

  06-11-2024 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election vict
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced for fatal New Year's shooting

  06-11-2024 18:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a victim with an illegal gun on New Year's in Buffalo, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said just before 3:30 a.m., 22-year-old Terrance Johnson intentionally fired shots toward two victims with an illegal gun at the intersection of Main and Merrimac Streets.
  One of the victims, 18-year-old Rashaad Brown, was taken by ambulance to ECMC where he died. The ot
  
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• J.C. Seneca elected president of Seneca Nation

  06-11-2024 12:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After capturing 87% of the popular vote, J.C. Seneca defeated Mike General and was elected president of the Seneca Nation on Tuesday.“I have spent the last four months traveling throughout the Seneca Nation Territories meeting with people and talking about the issues,” Seneca said in a release. “With tonight’s election, it is my goal to take all I have learned in that time and blend it into my platform of ‘unifying the Seneca People.’ T
  
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• The Latest: Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

  06-11-2024 12:43 via wivb.com
  
  Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top Hou
  
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• LIVE: Kamala Harris to address the nation

  06-11-2024 12:21 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) – Vice President Kamala Harris is working on her speech she will give at 4 p.m. ET today, a source familiar with her plans tells NewsNation.“Thank you for believing in the promise of America … We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue overnight…” Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond told dejected supporters gathered at Howard University on Tuesday night. Harris has not spoken publicly since
  
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• Kamala Harris to address the nation Wednesday

  06-11-2024 12:21 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) – Vice President Kamala Harris is working on her speech she will give at 4 p.m. ET today, a source familiar with her plans tells NewsNation.As of 11 a.m. ET, Harris had not yet called president-elect Donald Trump but is expected to, a source close to the campaign says. “Thank you for believing in the promise of America … We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue overnight…” Harris campaign
  
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• Kamala Harris gives concession speech, promises peaceful transfer of power

  06-11-2024 12:21 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) – Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump.
  The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to congratulate Trump and left Democrats downtrodden after the former president scored victories in swing states.“Thank you for believing in the promise of America … We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue ove
  
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• Patrick Chludzinski unseats Monica Wallace in 143rd Assembly District; Burke survives in 142nd

  06-11-2024 05:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Democrat Monica Wallace was upset in her bid for fifth term in the State Assembly, losing in New York's 143rd District to first-time candidate Patrick Chludzinski.Chludzinski held 52%-48% edge with all polling sites reporting and celebrated his victory in a speech just before midnight. The district includes Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Depew, Sloan, and a piece of Buffalo.Chludzinski, a Sloan native and Cheektowaga resident, was endorsed by the Republican and Conservative part
  
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• Sean Ryan, April Baskin set to win state senate seats

  06-11-2024 05:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Over 99% of the votes are in and New York state leaders Sean Ryan and April Baskin are set to be elected to state senate.Ryan is poised to be reelected to represent the 61st district comprised of Grand Island, Amherst, Tonawanda, Kenmore and part of Buffalo. Ryan was first elected to the state senate in 2020 and served the New York State Assembly for nine years prior.He defeated Republican Christine Czarnik with 61.6% of the vote.
  Courtesy: New York State Legislative Task
  
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• Kennedy, Langworthy, Tenney roll to re-election in WNY congressional races

  06-11-2024 04:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Incumbents cruised to victory in all three of Western New York's congressional races Tuesday night.Democrat Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Republican Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Republican Claudia Tenney (NY-26) all won two more years in the House of Representatives, winning by healthy margins. All had more than 60% of the vote when the Associated Press called the races after 10 p.m. Biggest races we're tracking in WNYFor Kennedy, it will be his first full term after winning a
  
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• Mike Keane poised to win Erie County District Attorney race

  06-11-2024 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Acting Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane is set to be elected to a full term.Tim Kennedy, who won his race for the Congressional seat in New York's 26th District, declared Keane's victory.With 88.6% of the vote in as of 10:25 p.m., Keane has garnered 59.7% of the vote. He defeats Republican James Gardner, who serves as the Principal Law Clerk to Erie County Judge Kenneth Case.The victory means that Keane will continue in his role as the county's district attor
  
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• Prop 1 approved: What it means for New Yorkers

  06-11-2024 03:41 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York voters approved the only statewide ballot proposal in the 2024 election, effectively protecting abortion rights in the state Constitution. Prop 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, adds a clause that addresses discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.The proposal garnered the required 50% of votes to pass.The amendment reads: No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision
  
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• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection in New York

  06-11-2024 03:11 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone.
  The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues.An Albany native, Gillibrand assumed office in 2009. The New York senator supports a 20-year term limit for senators. If legislation passes, this will be her final term.Gillibrand also supports codifying Roe v. Wade by
  
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• Canisius HS alum, Saint Francis University football player dies in Pennsylvania

  06-11-2024 01:41 via wivb.com
  
  LORETTO, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A Saint Francis football player was found dead in his dorm on Monday, according to Cambria County Chief Deputy Coroner Joseph Hribar.Kevon Walker, 18, of Buffalo, was found unresponsive in his dorm on Monday. Investigators noted that there were no signs of foul play and that the coroner's office is waiting on toxicology and pathology reports before furthering the investigation.Photo courtesy of Canisius High School
  Walker's teammates told police that he had said he was "fe
  
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• Bills open roster spots, putting DE Dawuane Smoot on IR, releasing S Mike Edwards

  06-11-2024 01:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills did not add any players by the NFL trade deadline Tuesday after opening two roster spots by placing defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot on injured reserve and releasing safety Mike Edwards.Smoot needs surgery after hurting his wrist in Sunday's win against the Dolphins, but he is expected to return before the end of the season, coach Sean McDermott said.Edwards requested to be traded a few weeks ago for his lack of playing time. He appeared in just three games
  
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• Section VI field hockey champs: Orchard Park, Starpoint, Akron

  06-11-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Orchard Park in Class A, Starpoint in Class B, and Akron in Class C won Section VI field hockey championships.Sectional champions advance to Far West Regionals against winners from Section III on Wednesday at Webster Schroeder.
  Ella Forcucci scored twice and Halle Senfield had a goal with two assists in Orchard Park's 4-0 win against Lancaster in the A title game.In the B final, Natalie Prezioso had a goal in regulation and Julia Lukasik got the deciding tally in a s
  
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