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• Albion police looking to identify victims of alleged child rapist

  17-12-2024 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police are asking the public to contact local authorities if their children came in contact with an Albion man currently in custody.
  John D. Smith Jr., 30, was arrested for first degree rape: anal sexual contact with a person under 11 years old and endangering the welfare of a child, Albion police announced Tuesday.
  He is being held at the Orleans County Jail on $5,000 cash/$10,000 bond."The Albion Police Department felt it was important to get the suspect’s identit
  
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• Retired Rochester police officer, charged with harassment, expected in OP court

  17-12-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A retired Rochester police officer accused of threatening an Orchard Park woman he used to be in a relationship with is expected to appear in Orchard Park Town Court Tuesday evening and go before a judge after he was charged with a misdemeanor.The Erie County District Attorney's Office tells News 4 that it's possible that a plea agreement will be reached in this case involving retired Rochester police officer Michael Tymoch, who served the department for over three d
  
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• Retired Rochester police officer accused of harassing OP woman takes plea deal

  17-12-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A retired Rochester police officer accepted a plea agreement Tuesday in Orchard Park Town Court after being accused of threatening an Orchard Park woman he used to be in a relationship with. The case was set to go to trial Wednesday.Retired Rochester police officer Michael Tymoch, who served the department for over three decades, was initially charged with a misdemeanor in connection to this case, but pleaded it down to a violation.Prosecutors alleged that in Februar
  
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• Chautauqua County judicial candidate accused of election law violations

  17-12-2024 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former candidate for Chautauqua County Family Court judge has been accused of election law violations, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Sally Jaroszynski, who ran under the Working Families Party line in the November election, is accused of signing and notarizing a designating petition for the Conservative Party for the Chautauqua County Family Court judge, by acknowledging she witnessed a signature when she was not present.It is alleged that
  
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• Man sentenced for assaulting probation officer

  17-12-2024 19:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced to a maximum of one year in jail for assaulting his probation officer in February 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Justin Davis, 24, fought with probation officers in a hallway at the Erie County Probation Department Office on Niagara Plaza on Feb. 16, 2023. He continued to fight with officers as he was escorted out of the building onto Pearl Street. A warrant had been issued for his arrest on a probation viola
  
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• NFTA holds annual Holiday Food Drive for FeedMore WNY

  17-12-2024 19:04 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you're looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season, giving the gift of non-perishable food items for FeedMore Western New York will help families facing food insecurity."The holiday season is a time of joy, but it also can be a very stressful time for our neighbors facing food insecurity," said Catherine Shick, public relations manager for FeedMore WNY. "We know there's a lot of additional costs that come with the holiday season and working
  
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• Salsa sold at Christmas in the Country recalled

  17-12-2024 17:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three sets of salsa that were sold at Christmas in the Country in Hamburg from Nov. 7-10 have been recalled.Jose Madrid Salsa has issued a voluntary recall of Chipotle Con Queso Salsa.The lot codes, stamped at the top of the jar, are:
  6012201-1023276012201-1030276012201-111227
  The reason for the recall is the salsa contains Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 food coloring, which are both potential allergens, and they were not listed on the label.Anyone with one of those jars is a
  
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• Fire at Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority building

  17-12-2024 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $130,000 in damages was estimated at a building that is part of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority on Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.Fire crews responded to the building at 2 Tower Street, a two-story building, just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The fire had started on the second floor.There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News Salsa sold at Christmas in the Country recalled Fire at Buffalo Munici
  
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• Man sentenced to 20 years in connection to Sergeant death at Batavia Downs

  17-12-2024 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the death of a Genesee County Sheriff's Sergeant at the Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel earlier this year.Michael Elmore, 33, was sentenced on first-degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.Elmore was part of a physical altercation at the Batavia casino in the early morning hours of March 10. Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello, who was on special assignment workin
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots on Sunday

  17-12-2024 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After a huge win against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Bills will return home on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. to face an AFC East rival in the New England Patriots.Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Sunday's game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! The game will air on WIVB in the Buffalo market and your local CBS station out of market. The game was originally a 1 p.m. kickoff, but was flexed on Monday to 4:25 p.m. Ian Eagle will be the play-by-play broadcaster with Cha
  
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• Community organizer whose brother died in blizzard running for mayor

  17-12-2024 14:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A community organizer whose brother died in the 2022 Christmas blizzard is the latest to throw his hat into the ring for Buffalo mayor.James Payne is the latest name in the race. He will make his formal announcement at the Imperial Mart at 3045 Kensington Avenue and Bailey Avenue on Dec. 24.Payne's brother, William Clay, froze to death at the location during the 2022 blizzard, one of 46 people who died in Erie County from the blizzard.Payne is now one of five candida
  
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• Stowaway who flew from JFK to Paris arrested in Buffalo: sources

  17-12-2024 13:14 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The woman accused of stowing away on a Delta Airlines flight from JFK Airport in New York City to Paris was arrested in Buffalo on Monday, law enforcement sources told PIX11 News.Svetlana Dali was taken into custody after allegedly cutting off her ankle monitor and taking a bus to the Canadian border where she was stopped and detained, sources said.Her roommate in Philadelphia reportedly alerted authorities after finding the monitor, sources said.Dali is due at the United Sta
  
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• Proposed law would put moratorium on multi-family homes in Hamburg

  17-12-2024 12:57 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — A proposed law in Hamburg would put a six-month moratorium on multi-family homes in the town.The law was discussed by residents during a public hearing on Monday night. Residents opposed to the pause said the cost of living is already too high, more housing is needed and that it will bring jobs and investment into the town.Residents who support the moratorium said that there have already been impacts to wildlife already and that the town is becoming a city with too m
  
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• Juvenile charged after 89-year-old injured in Evans hit-and-run

  17-12-2024 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old has been charged after a 89-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run on Derby Road in Evans, police said.Police responded to 7380 Derby on Monday, where the elderly man was hit by an unknown vehicle while he was standing at his mailbox. The vehicle left the scene. A 17-year-old from Evans has since come forward.
  The juvenile was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Police say his name will not be released due to his age.
  The 89
  
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• 89-year-old injured in hit-and-run in Evans

  17-12-2024 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An 89-year-old man was injured after he was hit by a car in a hit-and-run on Derby Road in Evans on Monday, police said.Police responded to 7380 Derby on Monday, where the elderly man was hit by an unknown vehicle while he was standing at his mailbox. The vehicle left the scene.The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound towards Sturgeon Point Road. Pieces of a side mirror believed to be the passenger side mirror were found at the scene.The man suffered arm, leg an
  
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• Buffalo Bills playoff scenarios: Can they still get a first-round bye?

  17-12-2024 12:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills are still in contention for the AFC's top seed with three games remaining in the regular season.They'll need some help to jump the Kansas City Chiefs and earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs, but a tough remaining schedule and an ankle injury suffered by quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Sunday are keeping the door open.
  Here are the Bills playoff scenarios ahead of Week 16.The standingsFirst things first: Here are the current standings. The Chiefs, Bills,
  
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• Dunkirk passes 84% property tax hike

  17-12-2024 04:20 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dunkirk residents will see an increase in property taxes for 2025 -- and it's a big one.As residents head into the new year, they'll soon face a property tax hike of 84%. That spike means the rate will jump to $33.82 per $1,000 of assessed property value.Councilman At-Large Nick Weiser said for decades there has not been any meaningful property tax increases. Weiser pointed out that the approved 84% increase is actually lower than Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's initial pro
  
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• City of Dunkirk passes 84% property tax hike

  17-12-2024 04:20 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dunkirk residents will see an increase in property taxes for 2025 -- and it's a big one.As residents head into the new year, they'll soon face a property tax hike of 84%. That spike means the rate will jump to $33.82 per $1,000 of assessed property value.Councilman At-Large Nick Weiser said for decades there has not been any meaningful property tax increases. Weiser pointed out that the approved 84% increase is actually lower than Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's initial pro
  
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• Wings Flights of Hope looking to raise funds at tailgate

  17-12-2024 03:24 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Whenever the Buffalo Bills are playing at Highmark Stadium, hundreds of cars park and tailgate at the Wings Meeting Place on California Road. It's an opportunity to share the mission of giving hope one flight at a time."That's the biggest thing about here, people learning about what we do," said Joe DeMarco, founder & volunteer pilot with Wings Flight of Hope. "I always say every time there is a function here, if we have one person learn about our service, you ca
  
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• Tonawanda woman sentenced to 9 years for receipt of child pornography

  17-12-2024 01:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda woman was sentenced to nine years in prison after sexual images and videos of a 14-year-old victim were found on her phone, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.According to officials, 30-year-old Maria D'Amato received the child pornography on her phone from the female victim in June 2022. The two communicated via text and Snapchat. Officials said D'Amato met the victim through another 14-year-old.D'Amato recorded her and the victim engaging in sexual
  
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• Local security expert weighs in on mysterious drone sightings

  17-12-2024 01:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) -- People across the state have their eyes to the skies. Thousands of mysterious drone sightings have popped up in multiple states along the east coast, including New York and New Jersey."More than likely there's a reasonable explanation. We're just not being given that at this time," said security expert Jeff Rinaldo, who's the Vice President of Vista Security Group Inc. in Amherst.Rinaldo said at this point, there does not seem to be a reason to worry about the drone sighti
  
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