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• Call 4 Action: Tenant without reliable heat for over a month

  16-01-2025 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - As winter goes on and temperatures continue to drop, a North Buffalo woman hadn't had reliable heat in her apartment in over a month.
  Gianna Rio is calling for action.At the corner of Hertel and Parkside avenues, Rio lives in a brand new apartment with state-of-the-art technology. However, her heat went out over a month ago and repairs still have not been made.
  The front office gave her several space heaters, but the solution is not sustainable."I just woke up one morning
  
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• How will Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens handle Buffalo football weather?

  16-01-2025 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — "When it's too cold for them, it's just right for us," Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy would say to rally the Buffalo Bills before a wintry playoff game.Kickoff temperature around 17 degrees, with wind chill making it feel below 10, is forecasted for Sunday night's AFC divisional playoff game at Highmark Stadium. The Bills have played in cold conditions before, and some prefer it that way."Playing here in our stadium is one of the hardest environments to play in, e
  
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• Escort scam involving robbery reported by several victims in Erie County

  16-01-2025 20:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An escort scam ending in robbery has affected several victims in Erie County, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.The DA's office is warning the public that victims are getting robbed when meeting up with a person they believe to be an escort, according to victim complaints. Contact was made between the victims and the offenders via online dating apps and escort service ads.
  Complainants have also reported being blackmailed with the offender filming ex
  
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• Hamburg man found guilty of child sexual abuse

  16-01-2025 20:12 via wivb.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains details of child sexual abuse.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Hamburg man has been found guilty by a jury of charges related to child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.A jury found that Tyler Wilkinson, 28, engaged in inappropriate conduct with a child who was less than 17 years old in Hamburg between June 2017 and April 2022.
  In addition, a jury found that he subjected another child victim less than 13 years old to sexual
  
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• Western NY man charged with allegedly raping teen in Watertown

  16-01-2025 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) - A 23-year-old Western New York man has been charged with allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Jefferson County.According to the Watertown Police Department, they arrested Joshua McCowen of Pavilion on Wednesday, January 15.The alleged incident occurred in Watertown when McCowen was 22 years old.He was arraigned and charged with second-degree rape. McCowen is being held in the Jefferson Count Jail on $10,000 bail.
  Western NY man charged with allegedly raping teen in Wat
  
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• Buffalo church offering free weddings on Saturday

  16-01-2025 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo church is offering free weddings for LGBT+ couples this weekend as a part of their "Buffalo's Big Gay Wedding" event.Couples can tie the knot between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 371 Delaware Ave. Those interested will have to choose an hour-long timeslot. The ceremony will include a minister and musical accompaniment. The church will provide witnesses if needed, multiple types of services, including a secular service and donat
  
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• Sports betting in Buffalo spikes during Bills playoff run

  16-01-2025 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — While it's going to be all or nothing for both the Bills and the Baltimore Ravens in Orchard Park on Sunday, sports bettors are hoping to hit it big at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino."Everyone's excited right now, this is probably our greatest team since the 90s," said Billy O'Dell, the sportsbook manager with Seneca Niagara Casinos. "Everyone's betting Buffalo obviously, we are Buffalo town, it's a lot of fun right now, everyone's excited."O'Dell said that at
  
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• Local leaders react to ceasefire in Gaza

  16-01-2025 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- President Joe Biden and Qatar’s prime minister announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas Wednesday, but local leaders from both sides of the conflict said more still needs to be done.Leaders said the sounds of sorrow will continue for years to come, but a ceasefire is what they have been fighting for and it's a step in the right direction.
  “After 15 really long months, you can imagine we really welcomed the news,” said Miriam Abramovich, CEO of
  
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• Gigi's Cucina Povera in Kenmore to close following sale

  16-01-2025 03:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gigi's Cucina Povera in Kenmore, which is known for its Sicilian cuisine, is closing at the end of this month following the building's sale, the restaurant announced Wednesday.Gigi's, located at 981 Kenmore Ave., first opened in 2013. The business will be open from Wednesday through Saturday until its last day of operation on Jan. 25, Gigi's owner and chef Mary Ann Giordano said in a social media post."We at Gigi’s are so so thankful to have had so many people touch
  
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• Ryan McLeod's hat trick Sabres in win

  16-01-2025 02:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ryan McLeod scored on the first shot of the game, and again in the waning seconds of the second period, and got his first career hat trick on an empty-netter to lead the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.Dylan Cozens also scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as the Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, despite not recording a shot on goal until
  
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• Ryan McLeod's hat trick leads Sabres in win

  16-01-2025 02:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ryan McLeod scored on the first shot of the game, again in the waning seconds of the second period, and added an empty-netter for his first career hat trick to lead the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.Dylan Cozens also scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference despite not recording a shot on goal in the third
  
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• Ryan McLeod's goals lead Sabres in win

  16-01-2025 02:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ryan McLeod scored on the first shot of the game, again in the waning seconds of the second period, and added an empty-netter for his first career hat trick to lead the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.Dylan Cozens also scored, Jason Zucker had two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference despite not recordi
  
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• Ryan McLeod goals lead Sabres in win

  16-01-2025 02:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ryan McLeod scored on the first shot of the game, and again in the waning seconds of the second period, to lead the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.Dylan Cozens also scored, Tage Thompson got credit for an empty-net goal, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference despite not recording a shot on goal in the third peri
  
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• Bills' playoff run drives tourism in Western New York

  16-01-2025 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hotels, bars and restaurants are gearing up for another busy weekend as thousands of out-of-town Bills and Ravens fans flock to Western New York for Sunday's AFC divisional matchup.The Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Buffalo is all booked up for the weekend. General manager Stephen Walsh said they've been taking reservations from Bills and Ravens fans heading into Sunday's game."Usually those folks are here for a couple days and they're here to not only see the game, but en
  
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• Niagara SPCA looking to identify person who dumped dog in Wendy's dumpster

  16-01-2025 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara SPCA is asking for the public's assistance to find a person who allegedly dumped a dog in a Wendy's dumpster early Wednesday morning.The incident occurred at the Wendy's in the Town of Niagara. The SPCA is looking for any information regarding the vehicle or the person pictured in this post. The organization's humane investigations officer can then be reached at (716) 731-4368 ext. 316.Local attorney Dominic Saraceno is giving away a $3,000 reward to whoever h
  
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