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• Former judge James McLeod announces mayoral bid

  18-01-2025 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former City Court Judge James McLeod officially announced his bid for Buffalo mayor on Saturday, becoming the fourth candidate in the running.McLeod, a Utica native, served as a Buffalo City Court judge from 2009 to 2019 and has also held positions as an acting judge in Erie County Court and Erie County Family Court.In his announcement, McLeod emphasized the need for economic growth, an active role in the city's educational system, and the reduction of "red tape" for Buff
  
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• Tourism industry calls Bills' playoff run 'a win-win' as out-of-town fans visit Niagara Falls

  18-01-2025 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills' playoff run is scoring major points for the local tourism industry as thousands of football fans travel to Western New York this weekend to attend the Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens playoff game.Karen Fashana, the vice president of marketing at Visit Buffalo Niagara, said the game has a significant economic impact on the area.Visit Buffalo Niagara looked at data over the last three playoff runs and found that during a Bills' home playoff game, hotels
  
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• One dead, one injured in overnight Buffalo shooting

  18-01-2025 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead and another was injured after an overnight shooting that occurred in Buffalo, police announced.Officials said the shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday during a party at a housing complex on the 300 block of Perry Street.A 24-year-old Buffalo man was killed.
  Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call the Buffalo Police Department's confidential tip call line at (716) 847-2255.The shooting remains under investigation.T
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Buffalo

  18-01-2025 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead and another was injured after an overnight shooting that occurred in Buffalo, police announced.Officials said the shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday during a party at a housing complex on the 300 block of Perry Street.A 24-year-old Buffalo man was killed.
  Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call the Buffalo Police Department's confidential tip call line at (716) 847-2255.The shooting remains under investigation.T
  
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• Local chefs give behind-the-scenes look at cooking for Buffalo Bills

  18-01-2025 15:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chef Darian Bryan had never considered cooking privately until he was approached by former Bills cornerback Vontae Davis, who was looking for healthier options.“I'm like, 'Personal chef? I've never done that before. I'll try it though,'” said Bryan, who's based out of Larkinville. “Then I started cooking for him, he started loving my food and posting on social media.”Social media, social connections and word of mouth allowed Bryan to grow a new arm
  
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• 'Super sweet' Delilah loves walks and is ready for adoption

  18-01-2025 14:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Delilah, an 11-year-old cattle dog mix who is ready for adoption.Delilah, who loves to go for walks, is described as being mellow and "super sweet." She needs to be the only animal in the home, but does well with other animals outside of the home. Delilah also does best with older children in the home.Click here or watch the video above to learn more about Delilah and how to adopt her. Click here to fill out an a
  
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• WNY natives react to possible TikTok ban

  18-01-2025 04:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on TikTok in the United States unless federal leaders find an alternative solution. This might be disappointing for everyday users, but local business owners, organizations and influencers are also being hit.When you think of TikTok, you most likely picture trending challenges, viral dances, and for some people, endless scrolling. But for organizations like the SPCA serving Erie County, the app is used in a completely differ
  
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• Sabres allow another lead to slip away, squander chances to get it back

  18-01-2025 03:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres reverted to their discouraging habit of surrendering leads in a 5-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night at KeyBank Center.Giving up goals 27 seconds apart to go from leading to trailing early in the second period, the Sabres lost for the 15th time in 28 occasions when scoring first this season. Buffalo's 16 blown leads are more than every team except for the NHL's last-place Chicago Blackhawks.Owen Power scored his sixth goal on a power pl
  
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• Sabres allow another lead to slip away

  18-01-2025 03:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres reverted to their discouraging habit of surrendering leads in a 5-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night at KeyBank Center.Giving up goals 27 seconds apart to go from leading to trailing early in the second period, the Sabres lost for the 15th time in 28 occasions when scoring first this season. Buffalo's 16 blown leads are more than every team except for the NHL's last-place Chicago Blackhawks.Owen Power scored his sixth goal on a power pl
  
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• Schools across Buffalo celebrate Bills spirit Friday

  18-01-2025 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At both Hamlin Park and Tapestry Charter Elementary schools, typically every Friday before a Bills game is full of Bills gear and excitement, helping inspire the younger generation of Bills fans."I want them to become Bills fans because it brings that sense of community together" said Frank Zawodzinski, a teacher at Hamlin Park Elementary.On Friday, even more Buffalo Bills magic roamed through the halls. The Buffalo Bills and Wegmans teamed up to bring Billy Buffalo himse
  
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• Traditions to superstitions: How Bills Mafia hopes to help the team

  18-01-2025 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills fans are known for being loyal and doing whatever they can to help the team win. That includes some gameday traditions that have since turned into superstitions."I feel like I have to do something little to try to bring that Super Bowl to Buffalo, New York," said Amanda Mills. "I can't obviously play on the field, but I can do a little part in making sure that we're doing the same thing to bring that victory home."For Mills, her husband and her daughter, that m
  
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