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• Ex-aide drops federal lawsuit against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

  10-12-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former aide to then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has dropped her federal sexual harassment lawsuit against him.Charlotte Bennett was the second of several former aides to accuse Cuomo of sexual harassment. She says since the lawsuit was filed, Cuomo continued to harass her, demand "invasive" medical records, and subpoena people in her life as ways to punish her."It's a very unusual move for someone that thinks they have a legitimate lawsuit against an individual to drop t
  
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• Buffalo man arraigned in connection with fatal September shooting

  10-12-2024 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned Monday morning on an indictment charging him with murder following a fatal shooting that occurred at a party three months ago, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Alfonzo Quinney, 48, allegedly shot Elijah Mingo, 28, on the 100 block of Northland Avenue with an illegal gun during an argument, officials said. The incident occurred late on the night of Sept. 6 at some type of party.The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
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• 2 masked individuals 'target' Cheektowaga home in break in, shooting

  10-12-2024 22:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two unknown individuals allegedly forced their way into a Cheektowaga residence Tuesday afternoon and fired several gunshots in what police called a targeted incident, officials announced.Just after 12 p.m., Cheektowaga police received multiple 911 calls reporting the sound of gunshots around Sandstone Drive. Upon arrival, officers found two homeowners inside the residence who said they were uninjured.It is reported that the two individuals, who were in masks, targeted th
  
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• Schumer announces Trump-proof CHIPS funding

  10-12-2024 21:35 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The Biden-Harris administration announced $6.165 billion in federal CHIPS funding for Micron Technology on Tuesday. According to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the money is "locked in" and won't be vulnerable to any possible manipulation from the incoming Trump administration."I wanted to make sure, under a new administration, it couldn't be pulled back," Schumer said in the press call announcement available below. "It cannot [be pulled back], now. The money
  
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• Accuser drops federal lawsuit against Cuomo

  10-12-2024 20:27 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Charlotte Bennett voluntarily dismissed her federal lawsuit against former Governor Andrew Cuomo and three of his top aides—Melissa DeRosa, Jill DesRosiers, and Judith Mogul. According to her attorney Debra Katz, Bennett maintains her claims and will continue to pursue her state case against her former employer, the state of New York.Filed in 2022, the federal lawsuit faced delays and aggressive legal tactics. According to Katz, Cuomo’s defense team man
  
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• Over a quarter of workforce to be laid off at Viant in Orchard Park

  10-12-2024 19:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than a quarter of workers at Viant Medical in Orchard Park will be without a job next year, the New York State Department of Labor announced Friday.
  According to a WARN notice, 80 out of 322 employees will be laid off on March 10.
  The 80,000 square-foot facility at 3902 Company Rd. creates medical devices such as surgical blades and phaco needles. With headquarters in Foxborough, Mass.., Viant has locations all over the world, including China, Mexico, and Europe.Affe
  
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• Nearly a quarter of workforce to be laid off at Viant in Orchard Park

  10-12-2024 19:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly a quarter of workers at Viant Medical in Orchard Park will be without a job next year, the New York State Department of Labor announced Friday.According to a WARN notice, 80 out of 322 employees will be laid off on March 10.
  The 80,000 square-foot facility at 3902 Company Rd. creates medical devices such as surgical blades and phaco needles. With headquarters in Foxborough, Mass.., Viant has locations all over the world, including China, Mexico, and Europe.Affected
  
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• Holiday lights shine bright in Lancaster neighborhood

  10-12-2024 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every night from Thanksgiving through New Year's, if you turn into the Stony Brook neighborhood in Lancaster, you'll be met with the tradition of bright lights and decorations all around the block."Almost all of the houses in the neighborhood decorate, and it's really heartwarming to see that," said Tony Dittmer, a committee member of Stony Brook Legendary Lights.It's a tradition that their committee says out of the 300 homes in the neighborhood, around 90 percent of th
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday

  10-12-2024 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills will travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in one of the NFL's most anticipated games all season at 4:25 p.m. Sunday in what is being called a potential Super Bowl preview.Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Sunday's game.TelevisionThe game's on 4. Viewers in the Buffalo market can view the game on WIVB. Outside of the market, the game will be on your local CBS station.CBS is sending their top crew to the game with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on the
  
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• New Siena Poll shows Hochul favorability up 3 points in NY

  10-12-2024 15:50 via wivb.com
  
  LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Siena Research Institute released a poll of New York's registered voters on Tuesday morning. The poll highlighted Governor Kathy Hochul's latest favorability and job approval ratings, what voters think the top issues are that should be focused on in Albany, and their thoughts on topics like congestion pricing.Hochul's favorability rating is still negative with 39% in favor of her and 49% against, but this is up from her 36-51% favorability rating among likely vo
  
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• Apartment fire on Porter Avenue leaves residents displaced

  10-12-2024 15:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Red Cross is assisting multiple residents following an apartment fire on Porter Avenue on the Lower West Side Tuesday morning, according to officials.Crews responded to the fire at the apartment building, on the 400 block of Porter, around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fire began on the fourth floor of the building.As of just after 9 a.m., the fire is out and the building was evacuated, but crews are still working.There is currently no estimate on damages or how many re
  
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• Tonawanda man accused of killing another man with machete

  10-12-2024 15:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man has been indicted on a murder charge, accused of killing another man with a machete in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Adalberto Bermudez, Jr., 46, is accused of killing 39-year-old Jose Barreto-Gonzalez by hitting him several times with a machete inside of the victim's apartment on Isabelle Street on Sept. 23, 2023. Bermudez was not arrested until Nov. 9, over a year following the alleged killing.Bermudez is charged with
  
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• 2 assisted living facilities on Weinberg Campus to close

  10-12-2024 14:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Department of Health has approved the closure of two assisted living facilities that make up more parts of the Weinberg Campus in Amherst, the 1199SEIU union said.Two assisted living facilities, Garden House and Dosberg Manor, will close. These closures follow the closure of the Rosa Coplon Living Center last month, leaving more than 120 residents without a home.
  According to the New York State Department of Health website on nursing home profiles,
  
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• Rasheed Wyatt announces mayoral bid

  10-12-2024 05:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The real race for Buffalo's next mayor will take place during the primary in June.
  That race is getting crowded -- seemingly by the day.Buffalo Common Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt announced his bid for mayor on Monday. Wyatt has been a vocal critic of former Mayor Byron Brown and Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon. He was the only councilmember to vote against Scanlon becoming council president in January. So he made a point to say that his campaign is about real change."We've got
  
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• Sabres unravel in 7th straight loss

  10-12-2024 05:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres once again found a path to defeat when victory appeared on the horizon.Monday night's 6-5 shootout loss against the Detroit Red Wings deepened Buffalo's winless skid to seven games and further depressed hopes of climbing back into playoff contention.Wasting a hot start against a struggling opponent that turned to a rookie goaltender after the first period, the Sabres surrendered a 5-3 lead in the final 10 minutes of the third and turned the crowd at KeyBan
  
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• Sabres lose composure, extend winless streak to 7 games

  10-12-2024 05:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
  Monday night's 6-5 shootout loss against the Detroit Red Wings deepened Buffalo's winless skid to seven games and further depressed hopes of climbing back into playoff contention.Wasting a hot start against a struggling opponent that turned to a rookie goaltender after the first period, the Sabres surrendered a 5-3 lead in the final 10 minutes of the third and turned the crowd at KeyBank Center against t
  
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• South Park's record-breaking RB Adam Nunes wins '24 Connolly Cup as WNY's top player

  10-12-2024 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) — Adam Nunes was already enshrined in the state record books. The South Park senior is now enshrined in Western New York high school football history.The senior running back capped off a stellar season winning the 52nd Connolly Cup, an award given to the area’s top high school football player.“I was so surprised my heart was beating hard,” Nunes said.
  This year has been a rollercoaster for Nunes and his family. On the evening of February 8, he g
  
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• South Park's record-breaking RB Adam Nunes wins '24 Connolly Cup as WNY's top football player

  10-12-2024 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) — Adam Nunes was already enshrined in the state record books. The South Park senior is now enshrined in Western New York high school football history.The senior running back capped off a stellar season winning the 52nd Connolly Cup, an award given to the area’s top high school football player.“I was so surprised, my heart was beating hard,” Nunes said.This year has been a rollercoaster for Nunes and his family. On the evening of Feb. 8, he got a
  
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• Bills end-game issues all too familiar

  10-12-2024 01:22 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — There’s plenty of concern and second-guessing to unpack from how the Bills unraveled on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams to wonder whether it was premature labeling Buffalo as Super Bowl contenders only a week earlier.But first, the good news.There’s very little wrong with Buffalo’s Josh Allen-led offense after the quarterback strengthened his NFL MVP case. A week after a four-TD performa
  
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