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• Turkey dinners given to local veterans, first responders ahead of Thanksgiving

  27-11-2024 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight local businesses served up 500 meals Wednesday for those who served the United States and those who continue to serve the community every day."I think it's a good way to give back because we put a lot of time and effort into helping other people," said Alan Reid, who works with Volunteer Fire Police from Youngstown. "I know the community appreciates it but sometimes they don't really realize the scope of what we do until, unfortunately, they need us."Free
  
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• Power outage at Commodore Perry Homes after contractor cuts conduit

  27-11-2024 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Many people in the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo are checking their fridges before Thanksgiving after power was knocked out at the housing development due to a contractor error.The executive director of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Gillian Brown, told News 4's Jeff Preval that a contractor working for the developer on the Perry Homes redevelopment project cut a hidden conduit Tuesday morning knocking out power to the existing buildings that house tenan
  
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• Power briefly out again at Commodore Perry Homes

  27-11-2024 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Many in the Commodore Perry Homes were once again without power after a generator on site briefly went down Thanksgiving day.Power was initially knocked out Tuesday due to a contractor error that left residents in the dark all day. A hidden conduit was cut that morning, knocking out power to the existing buildings that house tenants. Power was eventually restored using generators.
  The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority confirms power was lost again around 12:30 p.m.
  
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• Road closures, traffic information for Bills vs. 49ers

  27-11-2024 22:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Traffic and road closure information for Sunday’s Buffalo Bills game against the San Francisco 49ers has been announced by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.Beginning at 3:20 p.m., the section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium will be closed to north and southbound traffic. This section will remain closed until after the game.Around 10:50 p.m., Route 20A, also known as Big Tree Road, will convert to two-lane, one-way traffic eastbound away from the stadium
  
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• Road restrictions for Thursday's Turkey Trot

  27-11-2024 22:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Traffic will be restricted on various roads Thursday morning in Buffalo for the 129th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot.The race takes place on Delaware Avenue, which will have "rolling" closures and re-openings during the event, the YMCA said.From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., traffic will be restricted on Delaware Avenue from Hertel Avenue to Comet Avenue. From 5 a.m. to noon, Franklin Street from Court Street to West Mohawk Street and Pearl Street between West Mohawk Street and Court Stree
  
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• Buffalo man charged with murder in connection with Luxor shooting

  27-11-2024 22:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a local restaurant back in May, the Buffalo Police Department announced.
  Officials responded to a shots fired call around 2:30 a.m. on May 26. Police confirmed that the shooting occurred at Luxor Steak & Lobster at Main Street and Winspear Avenue. The restaurant was shut down by the city and announced their permanent closure on Facebook in October.42-year-old Darius S
  
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• Niagara Falls woman sentenced to 6 months for running over 11-year-old

  27-11-2024 21:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation after running over an 11-year-old with her vehicle last summer, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.According to officials, Juajhane Cox, 25, was under the influence of marijuana on July 19 when she struck a young girl riding a bike on Ferry Avenue. Nevaeh Quarantillo, 11, was critically injured as a result.
  "The law only allowed a maximum of 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison in
  
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• Venezuelan man wanted out of Colorado arrested at Peace Bridge

  27-11-2024 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Venezuelan man with active felony warrants in Colorado was arrested at the Peace Bridge after he was allegedly found to be driving a stolen vehicle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced.Naxer Acevedo Escalona, 32, was wanted out of Colorado for armed robbery and vehicle theft, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said.It is alleged that Escalona was driving a 2016 Nissan Altima on the Peace Bridge when a primary inspection revealed the vehicle had been reported
  
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• Demolition requested after fire destroys 2 1/2 story structure in Riverside neighborhood

  27-11-2024 21:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A demolition was requested following a Wednesday morning fire that destroyed a structure and damaged another in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood, officials announced.Buffalo fire responded to 17 Collaton St. just after 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. The fire started on the second floor of the 2 1/2 story wood-frame structure and extended to the attic. Three people were displaced.Damage is estimated at a total of $375,000, with $250,000 to the structure and $125,000 to the contents
  
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• Bills injuries: TE Dalton Kincaid remains out, WR Keon Coleman, RT Spencer Brown limited in practice, LB Matt Milano close to return

  27-11-2024 19:47 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tight end Dalton Kincaid was held out with a knee injury Wednesday as the Bills returned to practice following their bye week.Right tackle Spencer Brown (ankle) and rookie receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) were limited participants after missing Buffalo's most recent victory against Kansas City in Week 11.Linebacker Matt Milano (biceps tendon) is progressing through his three-week practice window and has a chance to play Sunday night when the Bills host the 49ers, c
  
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• Bills injuries: TE Dalton Kincaid remains out, RT Spencer Brown back, WR Keon Coleman, LB Matt Milano questionable

  27-11-2024 19:47 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tight end Dalton Kincaid will remain out for a second straight game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Sean McDermott said Friday.Rookie receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) was a limited participants after missing Buffalo's most recent victory against Kansas City in Week 11. Linebacker Matt Milano (biceps tendon) is progressing through his three-week practice window and has a chance to play Sunday night when the Bills host the 49ers, coach Sean McDermott
  
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• Niagara County implements new eye identification technology in patrol vehicles

  27-11-2024 19:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara County Sheriff's Office says it is one of the first in the country to implement technology in patrol vehicles that will identify inmates by their irises, expanding the department's use of biometric technology beyond the County Jail.The uniqueness of fingerprints has made them a long preferred method of identification. However, eyes may be even more unique, with officials stating the chance of iris patterns being identical in two people is 1-in-1078.The Inmate
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2022 fatal shooting

  27-11-2024 17:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Tuesday following the shooting death of a victim in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.According to officials, 25-year-old Abdulla Abdalla shot 40-year-old Monroe Cross III in an apartment on the 100 block of Grote Street on the morning of June 20. Cross was taken to ECMC and later died.Abdalla remains held without bail. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in April.
  
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• Co-worker charged after Elmo's employee stabbed with kitchen knife

  27-11-2024 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Amherst man was charged following the stabbing of a fellow employee at Elmo's Restaurant and Bar late Tuesday night, according to Amherst police.Around 11:30 p.m., police responded to Elmo's for reports of an employee being stabbed in the upper arm with a kitchen knife by his coworker.
  The 32-year-old male victim, also from Amherst, received medical treatment and is currently in stable condition.53-year-old Vaughn Williams was charged as a result of the incident. He is
  
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• Over 100 3-D printed guns found in months-long investigation, Bergen man arrested

  27-11-2024 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Bergen man is facing more weapon charges after over 100 firearms were uncovered in a months-long, multi-agency investigation.On September 29, 2024, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police searched several locations in Genesee and Orleans County, which led to over 100 3-D printed weapons being recovered.New York State Police released a photo of the weapons. Some of the items include silencers, ghost guns, ammo-feeding devices, and unfinished fra
  
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• 8 wins is great for UB Bulls. More than enough for bowl bid, but what about MAC title game?

  27-11-2024 04:32 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- University at Buffalo's football team has attained eight regular season victories for the third time in its Division I history, more than enough to ensure a bowl game invitation.UB enters postseason on a four-win streak after crushing winless Kent State 43-7 in Tuesday night's brisk home finale at UB Stadium, and retains an outside chance of reaching the Mid-American Conference championship game in coach Pete Lembo's first season running the Bulls.
  Matching its second-bes
  
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• 4 displaced by residential structure fire in Lockport

  27-11-2024 03:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four people were displaced to temporary housing Tuesday night following a residential structure fire in Lockport, according to the City of Lockport Fire Department.
  Officials responded to a call around 8 p.m. for flames visible on the exterior of the second floor of 77 Crosby Ave. The fire spread to a small front porch and a corner of the second floor and was quickly extinguished, officials said.
  Two adults and two children were home at the time but were able to safely ev
  
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• Local stores stock up on winter weather essentials ahead of snowfall

  27-11-2024 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - With snow on the way, Buffalonians are heading to local stores to stock up on winter essentials.
  The Valu Home Center on Elmwood Avenue is lined with shovels, hats, gloves, rock salt and space heaters. Store Manager Chris Graf says having these items in stock is an important part of the job.
  "We've got a lot of repeat customers here who like to get things at the same time every year, so it's been fairly steady still even though our winters are pushing back a little bit," Gr
  
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