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• Bills fans across the country planning to boycott Super Bowl

  05-02-2025 23:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As millions of people get ready for the biggest night in football, not everyone is planning to tune in to the Super Bowl this Sunday. Some fans are growing frustrated with what they see as the same teams, the same outcomes, and too many controversial calls by the referees.The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of achieving a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory. However, fans are saying they are tired of the Chiefs dominating the AFC every year."It was heartbrea
  
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• Keon Coleman's jerseys retired by Opelousas Catholic

  05-02-2025 22:38 via wivb.com
  
  OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- Opelousas Catholic alum and current Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman returned to his former school to have his football and basketball jerseys retired during halftime of the boys' basketball game Tuesday night.Coleman was surrounded by his agent, school, friends and family as he accepted this incredible honor."It feels great, you know, coming back, feeling that electricity throughout the building and just, you know, coming back to where my stomping grounds was ma
  
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• Black History Month events, celebrations and more in WNY

  05-02-2025 21:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- February is Black History Month. There are numerous events in Western New York to honor those who came before and celebrate Black civil rights icons, artists, and leaders that have shaped this country.Those looking to celebrate from home can watch WIVB News 4's Black History Month Special, airing at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.
  The Niagara Movement screening
  The Buffalo History Museum is hosting a viewing of "The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights"
  
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• Salamanca man arrested after break in at Cattaraugus-Little Valley School

  05-02-2025 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 18-year-old from Salamanca was arrested and charged with burglary and petit larceny after a break in occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Cattaraugus-Little Valley School, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office.Officials said Traeston Snyder, while working in concert with another person, allegedly broke into the school just before 12 p.m. It is alleged that he then stole multiple items throughout Cattaraugus-Little Valley School.He was arraigned and transpor
  
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• Death of Robert Brooks ruled a homicide, Gov. Hochul pushes for arrests

  05-02-2025 21:14 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The death of Robert Brooks, an incarcerated man beaten at Marcy Correctional Facility, has been ruled a homicide, according to the family's attorney. Now, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for charges to be filed, and arrests made.
  The attorney told News 8 on Wednesday morning that the cause of death was compression of the neck and multiple blunt impact injuries.“The murder of Robert Brooks was horrific, shocking all New Yorkers to our very core. Now that the
  
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• Jewish Family Services lays off over a dozen employees

  05-02-2025 19:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fifteen people at Jewish Family Services of Western New York lost their jobs Tuesday due to the federal funding freeze, the company announced.
  "Unfortunately, JFS and the services we provide through federal funding are being impacted by the indefinite suspension of foreign aid programs," JFS said in a Facebook post. "Today, we were forced to eliminate 15 positions at the agency."
  Jewish Family Services is a nonprofit organization that serves all members of the community r
  
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• 17-year-old pleads guilty for stabbing neighbor

  05-02-2025 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo teen has pleaded guilty in connection with stabbing his neighbor in November, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.The male teen, 17, admitted to the stabbing on the 1900 block of Seneca Street in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, 2024 during a dispute. The stabbing was done with a pocket knife.The victim, a 43-year-old man, was taken to ECMC, hospitalized for several days, and underwent surgery for injuries to his chest and abdomen.Th
  
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• Runaway teen out of Niagara Falls believed to be in danger

  05-02-2025 17:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Falls Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a runaway teenager believed to be in danger.
  Misha Violet Ground, 17, of Indigenous descent, was last seen on Jan. 12. She has long red hair, blue eyes and face piercings. She stands at 5'2" and weighs 110 lbs.
  She has been in contact with family, but her whereabouts are unknown. Niagara Falls police say she is believed to be in Lockport, N.Y. with friends and is in danger.
  Anyone with a
  
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• Former North Tonawanda police chief running for mayor

  05-02-2025 17:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The former North Tonawanda police chief is running for mayor.Tom Krantz, who spent over 30 years with the North Tonawanda Police Department, the last 21 months of which as chief, announced his candidacy on Wednesday.He joined the department in 1991 and worked his way up through the ranks before being promoted to chief in June 2020. He retired in March 2022 to give way to current chief Keith Glass.He said in his announcement that he is running on safe neighborhoods, c
  
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• Tariff threats may drive Canadian businesses to Buffalo

  05-02-2025 04:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The recent threat of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadians has led Canadian manufacturers to look at Buffalo as a possible place to set up shop.President of Invest Buffalo Niagara Thomas Kucharski said when the potential tariffs were announced back in December, he got a surge in Canadian businesses interested in moving to the United States.
  One site they have their eyes on is Sumitomo Rubber in the Town of Tonawanda.“From these conversations we're havin
  
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• City of Tonawanda votes to shorten Canal Fest to 6 days

  05-02-2025 04:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Tonawanda Common Council on Tuesday night voted to shorten Canal Fest in the city from eight to six days.Canal Fest — shared by the city of Tonawanda and the city of North Tonawanda — first started in 1983 and has since brought a variety of festivities to residents and visitors every summer. It will now run from July 15 to 20 in Tonawanda and remain eight days long in North Tonawanda.The vote follows the council's concerns about financing, security
  
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• Sabres win 4 straight for first time in 2 seasons

  05-02-2025 03:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, Bowen Byram added a goal and assist, James Reimer made 27 saves, and the Sabres closed out a victorious four-game homestand with a 3-2 in against the Columbus BlueJackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.The four-game win streak is Buffalo's best since a five-game run in January 2023. Four times this season, the Sabres lost following three consecutive wins.Jason Zucker tallied two assists, captain Rasmus Dahlin got one when Tuch ti
  
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• Fire causes $215K in damage to Buffalo home, displaces 3

  05-02-2025 02:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three adults were displaced by a fire that occurred early Tuesday night in Buffalo, which caused an estimated total of $215,000 in damage, a city spokesperson announced.Just before 6:30 p.m., crews responded to the fire at 53 West Delavan Ave., a two-story residence. Flames were reported in the back of the residence, officials said.Firefighters saved one person who was transported to ECMC for smoke inhalation and is currently in stable condition.Officials said the fire ca
  
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• Chris Scanlon shares plans to increase property taxes, instill occupancy tax

  05-02-2025 01:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon shared his plans to increase property taxes, instill an occupancy tax for hotels and called for more state funding on Tuesday at a joint budget hearing in Albany.The increase is one way Scanlon is proposing to close the gap on the city's $40 million budget shortfall.Property taxes will increase, Scanlon said, although he did not provide any hard numbers or how soon the increase would be implemented. “[We’re] woefully beh
  
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• The Latest: Trump says he wants US to take charge of Gaza Strip at press conference with Netanyahu

  05-02-2025 01:11 via wivb.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere.He made the remarks in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier Tuesday, Trump’s Middle East envoy said that a three to five-year timeline for the reconstruction of Gaza is not a viable post-war plan for the battle-torn territory.
  This first visit of a foreign leader during Trump’s second ter
  
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• Nick's Place to close Amherst Street location

  05-02-2025 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The original Nick's Place will soon be closing its doors after 30 years of being in business.In a post on Facebook, Nick Ananiadis, son of owner Peter Ananiadis, said the restaurant at 504 Amherst St. will be closing its doors on Feb. 22 due to an unforeseen rent increase.
  "My dad has worked 7 days week for as long as I can remember," Nick said in the post. "Both him and Amy Ananiadis built this business from the ground up and have provided for me and my sister. This was
  
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• WNY college students to travel to New Orleans to volunteer at the Super Bowl

  05-02-2025 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Even though the Buffalo Bills are not heading to the Superbowl this year, Western New York will still be represented. Multiple local colleges are preparing to send student volunteers to learn about the sports management industry.
  "I think they really get an understanding of just how much goes into putting together the Super Bowl every year," said Kerry Fischer, an assistant professor of sports management at SUNY Fredonia. "I think this is a good idea, a good way for t
  
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