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• Local USPS letter carriers rally for better wages

  13-11-2024 23:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- United States Postal Service letter carriers rallied together Wednesday, demanding better wages following recent contract negotiations.
  The union claims the tentative contract agreement fails to address current economic conditions and work rules, and they say it fails to reward them for the work they do every day.
  "They need to put the value back into being a letter carrier," said David Grosskopf Jr., President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 3. "The
  
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• Cheektowaga overnight parking ban delayed

  13-11-2024 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga officials said the town's overnight parking ban has been delayed until the snow season starts.The ban was delayed for a second time and will take effect starting Nov. 30. It was originally delayed until Nov. 15.
  In a press release, Supervisor Brian Nowak said that parking tickets will not be issued until snow starts falling with "considerable accumulations." Latest Local News Local USPS letter carriers rally for better wages Cheektowaga overnight parking ban d
  
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• 3 charged after attempt to deposit $117K fraudulent check in Orchard Park

  13-11-2024 23:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three people were charged with issuing a bad check, among other charges, after they allegedly tried to deposit a fake $117,310 check at a bank on Clark Street, according to Orchard Park police.Police said John Cain was in possession of a fraudulent check when they arrived at Community Bank at 5 Clark St. Two nearby suspects, Jaylin Dorsey and Devin Hibbert-Day, were interviewed by police and determined to be involved in the attempt, according to police.Cain, Dorsey and Hi
  
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• Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer

  13-11-2024 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Goaltender James Reimer is returning to the Sabres after the team claimed him on waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.The 36-year-old Reimer singed a one-year contract with Buffalo in July and remained with the team for its two regular season games in Czechia before getting waived. In two starts for the Ducks this season, Reimer has an .864 save percentage.Reimer rejoins the Sabres while starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day to day with an unspecified injury that
  
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• Gun intercepted at security checkpoint at Buffalo airport

  13-11-2024 19:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A loaded gun was intercepted at the security checkpoint at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Tuesday, the TSA said Wednesday.The gun, a 9mm loaded with 11 bullets including one in the chamber, was among a Williamsville man's carry-on items.
  The man was questioned and later released due to him having a New York State pistol permit. He was cited with a notice of violation and may be facing a fine of up to $15,000.It is the fourth gun intercepted at the airport s
  
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• Buffalo police searching for missing 11-year-old, may be in Kaisertown

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating an 11-year-old boy.Zaiden Souliske was last seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males. Police believe he may be in the area of Kaisertown.He is described as 4-foot-11, 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.Latest L
  
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• 11-year-old located after reported missing by police

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department have located an 11-year-old boy who was originally reported missing.
  Zaiden Souliske was located after last being seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males, police said around 10 a.m. Wednesday.
  He is 4-foot-11 and 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Latest Local News 11-year-old located after reported missing by police 2
  
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• 11-year-old located after police reported him missing

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department have located an 11-year-old boy who was originally reported missing.
  Zaiden Souliske was last seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males. Police believe he may be in the area of Kaisertown.He is described as 4-foot-11, 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.La
  
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• New Yorkers can get nearly $1,000 for heating this winter: How to apply

  13-11-2024 14:53 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers are eligible to get nearly $1,000 for heating assistance this winter, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday.The money is made available through the Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP. Benefits are available for homeowners and renters, depending on their income, household size and heating systems, and residents caring for children under the age of 6, people over 60 years old and those who are disabled.The state gave out 1.7 million HEAP b
  
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• UB Bulls rally to become bowl eligible with thrilling OT victory

  13-11-2024 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. -- Putting on a MACtion-packed show with a scintillating finish, University at Buffalo's football team has extended its inaugural campaign under coach Pete Lembo into bowl season.Coming back to beat Ball State 51-48 in overtime Tuesday night at UB Stadium, the Bulls (6-4, 4-2) became eligible to play in the eighth bowl game in program history while remaining in contention for the Mid-American Conference championship.In a game UB never led before CJ Ogbonna threw the winning touchdo
  
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• 23-year-old arrested after allegedly stabbing juvenile at Red Roof Inn in Amherst

  13-11-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a juvenile female Tuesday night at the Red Roof Inn on Flint Road, Amherst police announced.Officials said just after 5:30 p.m., police responded to the inn for a reported fight involving a knife. Authorities determined upon arrival that a juvenile female had been stabbed. She was then transported to Oishei Children's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Two other people, a 32-year-old female and 27-year-old m
  
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• 23-year-old arraigned after allegedly stabbing juvenile at Red Roof Inn in Amherst

  13-11-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 23-year-old woman was arraigned on two charges Wednesday morning after allegedly stabbing a juvenile female Tuesday night at the Red Roof Inn on Flint Road, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Anghely Llamozas-Perez, who Amherst police said resides at the hotel, was charged with one count of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. She faces a maximum of up to 7 years in prison, if convicted of the highest ch
  
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• ‘Merry Christmas, Jay’ among 1,500 workers laid off by Sumitomo Rubber

  13-11-2024 04:15 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Merry Christmas, Jay," the man who saved over 24 people during Buffalo's deadly Christmas blizzard in 2022, is one of over 1,500 employees who were recently laid off by Sumitomo Rubber.The company announced the plant's closure last week and said it's primarily due to overall facility performance and that the plant has been losing hundreds of millions of dollars.Jay Withey is considered a hero among many in Western New York when he broke into a school to help others tak
  
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• Town of Tonawanda, Village of Kenmore delay overnight winter parking ban

  13-11-2024 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore announced that the overnight winter parking ban will be delayed due to warmer weather.The bans have been delayed until Sunday, Dec. 1 and will be in place until March 15. During this time, parking on town and village streets will be prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.Latest Local News Town of Tonawanda, Village of Kenmore delay overnight winter parking ban Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game National
  
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• National Grid to start smart meter rollout in January

  13-11-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - In just a matter of weeks, many National Grid customers will start getting new smart meters installed at their homes or businesses.Officials with the utility company are announcing the change before it happens so customers know what to expect. The two-year smart meter rollout will take place across Western New York.Some may recall what happened over the summer with NYSEG customers, who were blindsided by their smart meter installation. National Grid says it's trying to avo
  
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• Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game

  13-11-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previewed the Buffalo Bills' upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in an interview.Cowher also spoke about coaching against the Marv Levy-led Bills, Josh Allen's development, the pressure on Sean McDermott to win a Super Bowl and more.Watch the full interview in the video player above.Latest Local News Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game National Grid to start smart meter roll
  
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