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• Buffalonians advised to be prepared in case of shifting snow conditions

  11-12-2024 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalonians are advised to be prepared ahead of the upcoming snow, Public Works Commissioner Nate Marton said in a press conference Wednesday.
  Though just a couple of inches are expected in the metro area through Friday evening, Marton emphasized that a shift in the wind can make a big difference in terms of where most snow lands.Marton said the city has contractors on standby and the location of plows will adjust based on the need.Watch the whole press conference in the
  
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• Teen charged following social media threat toward Dunkirk school

  11-12-2024 21:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old juvenile was charged with making a threat of mass harm after an online threat toward Dunkirk High School was posted to Snapchat, the Dunkirk Police Department announced.
  Police said they were made aware of the threat on Sunday, Dec. 8. Dunkirk officers collaborated with Dunkirk school officials and the local FBI office in an investigation. The 15-year-old Dunkirk boy was charged as a result.He is set to appear in family court at a later date.
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• Buffalo police investigating shooting in Riverside neighborhood

  11-12-2024 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A shooting that occurred Wednesday morning on Ontario Street is currently being investigated by Buffalo Police, according to a city spokesperson.
  Officials said the shooting occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on the 500 block of Ontario Street.The victim was transported to ECMC with apparent serious injuries.
  Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department's confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News Buffalo
  
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• All-America recognition for UB's Shaun Dolac

  11-12-2024 20:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shaun Dolac has elevated his status from All-Western New York to All-America.Dolac, the University at Buffalo linebacker from West Seneca who leads the nation in tackles, was named first-team All-American this week by The Athletic, Pro Football Focus and College Football Network, which also selected Dolac as its defensive player of the year. UB's other starting linebacker Red Murdock was an honorable mention on CFN's All-America team.
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• Erie County SPCA holds 22nd radiothon

  11-12-2024 19:10 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The sights and sounds of phones ringing, people clicking online, and people walking in to donate are causing a lot of tails to wag at the Erie County SPCA."When I hear the phones ringing, I see donations coming in online, I know that next year we will be able to keep providing our services to the community the way that we're doing now." said Gina Lattuca, the chief communications officer for the SPCA serving Erie County.According to the SPCA, they rely on solely on do
  
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• Jake the airport dog dies at age 12

  11-12-2024 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jake, a 12-year-old therapy dog at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, has died after a long battle with lymphoma.
  Airport officials announced the dog's death Tuesday on social media. They said he also hadintestinal cancer.Jake was a part of the SPCA's Paws for Love Program that allows people to volunteer their pets to visit hundreds of locations, including nursing homes, group homes, and the airport, to provide support for those who need it.Comments from those who
  
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• Bills injuries: DBs Rasul Douglas (knee), Taylor Rapp (neck) out; WR Keon Coleman (wrist) full participant in walk-through

  11-12-2024 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Starting defensive backs Rasul Douglas and Taylor Rapp did not participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice due to injuries, Bills coach Sean McDermott said.Douglas hurt his knee when he collided with Rapp in the end zone while defending a touchdown catch by Rams receiver Cooper Kupp during Sunday's loss in Los Angeles. Rapp played in the game after being limited in practice and listed as questionable with neck and shoulder injuries sustained in Buffalo's win aga
  
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• Bills CB Rasul Douglas out vs. Lions

  11-12-2024 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a knee injury, coach Sean McDermott said Friday.Tight end Dalton Kincaid is questionable to return after missing the past three games with a knee injury. Safeties Taylor Rapp (neck/knee) and Damar Hamlin (back/ribs), defensive ends Casey Toohill (ribs) and Dawuane Smoot (wrist), tight end Quinton Morris (shoulder/groin) and offensive tackle Tylan Grable (groin) are
  
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• HEARTS Act supported by Damar Hamlin passes in the Senate

  11-12-2024 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A life-saving bill supported by Bills Safety Damar Hamlin has been passed.Senator Schumer announced on Tuesday the HEARTS Act will be heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.The bipartisan law will provide grants to elementary and secondary schools to support CPR and AED training, the purchase of AEDs, and the development of cardiac emergency response plans. These are to save more people who suffer from cardiac arrest.Bills fans may remember that Ha
  
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• HEARTS Act supported by Damar Hamlin becomes law

  11-12-2024 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A life-saving bill supported by Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been signed into law.The Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in Schools ACT of 2024 was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday after the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the bill on Dec. 10.Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) worked with Hamlin to craft the HEARTS Act as part of a federal effort to put more automated external defibrillators in schools and make CPR t
  
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• 'Come help us': Residents speak at public hearing for Bills' community investment

  11-12-2024 04:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers made their voices heard at a meeting on Tuesday regarding the community benefits agreement for the Buffalo Bills' new stadium.During the public hearing, community members were able to recommend how they want the Bills to invest in Western New York over the next 30 years."We're making sure that we're listening and we're hearing," said Penny Semaia, vice president of stadium relations. "We're putting actions in motion and giving opportunities to help peo
  
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• 1 seriously injured after hit-and-run in Buffalo

  11-12-2024 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident early Tuesday night in Buffalo, a city spokesperson announced.Officials said the incident occurred during the 7 p.m. hour at the intersection of Amherst and Grant Streets.The victim was transported to ECMC in serious condition. The Buffalo Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit was on the scene at 9:30 p.m.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the BPD's confidential tip line by ca
  
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• 1 dead after hit-and-run in Buffalo

  11-12-2024 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was seriously injured and later declared deceased following a hit-and-run incident early Tuesday night in Buffalo, a city spokesperson announced.Officials said the incident occurred during the 7 p.m. hour at the intersection of Amherst and Grant Streets.The victim was transported to ECMC in serious condition before being declared deceased. The Buffalo Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit was on the scene at 9:30 p.m.Anyone with information about the
  
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• National Buffalo Wing Festival to move back to Sahlen Field next year

  11-12-2024 04:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Buffalo Wing Festival is headed back to downtown Buffalo at Sahlen Field.The move comes after four years of holding the event at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park."Wing King" Drew Cerza said the reason they moved in the first place was because the Toronto Blue Jays had taken over the ballpark, playing there during the pandemic as a result of restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19.Wing Fest at Sahlen Field is set for Labor Day weekend on Aug. 30 and 31 of
  
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• Buffalo Common Council approves Chris Scanlon's $110 million capital budget

  11-12-2024 01:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council approved Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon's $110 million capital budget Tuesday, which marks the largest capital investment in the city's history.The record-setting budget is said to provide upgrades to the city's infrastructure, public safety, public schools and cultural facilities.$55.45 million, which is the largest chunk of the budget, will be borrowed for Buffalo Public Schools to use on repair and investment projects, such as the relocation of L
  
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