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• Angola service area reopens with Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express and more

  18-03-2025 23:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Angola service area reopened and now features a Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express and more, the New York State Thruway Authority announced Tuesday.Located on I-90 eastbound and westbound between exits 57A and 58, the service area is the 26th to reopen as part of a $450 million investment to "redevelop and modernize" all 27 locations, the Thruway Authority said, adding that no tolls or tax dollars were used for construction.The service area also includes an Apple
  
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• Lackawanna terminates contract with Douglas Development for $35M project

  18-03-2025 22:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Lackawanna announced on Tuesday the termination of its land sale contract with Douglas Development to create a $35 million mixed-use development project in the city's second ward.The project, first announced in September 2022, was set to be located at 539 Ridge Road. The 1.25-acre lot used to be home to St. Barbara's Church before it was closed by the Diocese of Buffalo in 2008 and demolished in 2011. The site has sat vacant ever since.City leaders said the de
  
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• City of Buffalo to lift winter parking regulations

  18-03-2025 22:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo announced Tuesday that it will soon lift its winter parking regulations.The lift will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 19. A city spokesperson said the regulations are usually enforced until April 1 every year.In the event of significant snow accumulation, the city asks residents to remove their vehicles from the streets for plows.Latest Local News City of Buffalo to lift winter parking regulations ‘Modest’ tax increase could be coming
  
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• 'Modest' tax increase could be coming to Lackawanna

  18-03-2025 21:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A "modest" tax increase could be coming to the city of Lackawanna as costs go up across the city, mayor Annette Iafallo said Tuesday in her annual State of the City address.Iafallo cited a 45% increase in annual premium costs for contractually obligated employee health insurance as well as increased costs for snow removal supplies and the rising cost of hiring city employees as the reasons for a potential increase."Inflation and supply chain issues are affecting ever
  
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• Prosecutors want Pharaoh's strip club owner held in contempt for giving interviews

  18-03-2025 21:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Federal prosecutors want to hold Peter Gerace, the convicted owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club, in criminal contempt for giving telephone interviews over the weekend to reporters from jail, which they allege is in violation of a court order.On Saturday, both WIVB News 4 and The Buffalo News interviewed Gerace. The government’s motion only mentions the Buffalo News story published two days before News 4’s report.During the interview with News 4, Gerace c
  
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• Lockport man sentenced for home invasion, robbery of elderly couple

  18-03-2025 20:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man was sentenced to serve five years and five months in prison for his role in a home invasion and robbery in September 2017 in the town of Tonawanda, the United States District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.Officials said at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 48-year-old Todd Laraba and another person entered a home and went into the family room where the victims, an elderly couple, were watching television.The two men were wearing all black, including gloves and m
  
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• City of Dunkirk Treasurer's Office ordered closed by state comptroller

  18-03-2025 20:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City Hall Treasurer's Office in Dunkirk was ordered closed Tuesday by the New York State Comptroller's Office.Dunkirk police said they worked together with the mayor's office to assist the district attorney's office at the direction of the state comptroller's office. The treasurer's office was then secured following a subpoena by a grand jury, police said.According to their website, the treasurer's office is responsible for cash management, along with collecting prope
  
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• G-Eazy to perform at RiverWorks in April

  18-03-2025 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rapper G-Eazy is bringing his Helium Tour to Buffalo next month.The artist and producer is known for his hit collaborations, as well as songs that previously dominated social media, including "Lady Killers II" and "Tumblr Girls." He has released seven studio albums, written music for the "Fast and Furious" franchise, and even had a small role in the 2019 movie "Hustlers."The RiverWorks show goes from 7 to 11:30 p.m. on April 6. He will be joined by singers Marc E. Bassy a
  
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• Tonawanda man arraigned on multiple charges for allegedly killing dog

  18-03-2025 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man has been arraigned on several charges in connection with allegedly stabbing a dog to death in February, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Emery Kawski, 20, is accused of stabbing the dog several times in the torso on Feb. 24 and placing the dog in a garbage tote afterwards.He was arraigned on Monday on one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, one count of third-degree criminal mischief, one count of tampering with physical evi
  
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• 'March for Meals' provides healthy food for homebound adults in WNY

  18-03-2025 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When volunteers with FeedMore WNY drop off nutritious meals to neighbors in the Western New York community--they're also helping demonstrate what the city of good neighbors is all about."They're not just delivering that nutritious meal, but we're offering that friendship, that wellbeing check to let our neighbor know that they're not alone, they have people in the community to count on," said Catherine Shick, public relations manager at FeedMore. "We know that our older a
  
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• Governor and NYS Senate differ on school cell phone ban policy

  18-03-2025 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Governor Kathy Hochul has made it clear she wants schools to be places where kids can learn without being distracted by their cell phones.In her proposed budget, Hochul allocates $13.5 million for cell phone pouches and cubbies to restrict the use of devices throughout the school day. The New York State United Teachers union supports the governor’s proposal. "Given the youth mental health crisis that we are experiencing now in this country, we really need to tak
  
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• Put a Plant On It offering $1k reward for missing bird possibly in Tonawanda

  18-03-2025 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Put a Plant On It, a popular plant store in the heart of Elmwood Village, is offering $1,000 to anyone who can help them find one of their birds.Blueberry, a bright blue Indian Ringneck, has been missing since Saturday.The store says Blueberry may be in the Town of Tonawanda. Possible sightings were reported in the Riverview neighborhood as well as at or around Ives Park and Athena's Family Restaurant.
  Blueberry is very food motivated and loves kids. He is especially fond
  
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• The Killers coming to Canandaigua this summer

  18-03-2025 16:49 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The popular rock group "The Killers" is coming to Canandaigua this summer.The band is best known — especially by the Bills Mafia — for the song "Mr. Brightside," but they are also known for "Somebody Told Me" and "When You Were Young." How ‘Mr. Brightside’ became the Buffalo Bills’ new anthemThe Las Vegas-based group will be coming on Saturday, August 2. Doors open for the concert at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.Tickets go on
  
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• Planned Mister Sizzle's to open in Hamburg under new branding

  18-03-2025 13:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The former Mister Sizzles, a popular Buffalo burger joint, is set to open its planned Hamburg location under new branding and a new owner, the former owners said.The Hamburg location, on Buffalo Street, will open up on March 28 and be named "Augie's" after former owners Chris and Casey Casas' son, who is awaiting a heart transplant. The Casas' will not be the owners, but will serve as the "directors of operation."Augie's will have similar menu items to Mister Sizzle'
  
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• Gene Simmons reflects on retiring KISS, a DIY tour, working with George Lucas, more ahead of Niagara Falls show

  18-03-2025 13:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Though Gene Simmons retired his "The Demon" persona following KISS's "End of the Road Tour," he's not quite done with the stage. The Gene Simmons Band is following a different path on the road of rock and roll, and on May 15, their tour will be stopping by Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage. Simmons spoke with WIVB via Zoom last week about the upcoming show."I thought I'd be fine -- half a century of touring, that's plenty," Simmons said. "Because I've got other stuff that I do
  
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• Alex Tuch scores late in OT to lift Sabres to 3-2 win

  18-03-2025 03:24 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Alex Tuch scored a power-play goal with 10.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.Peyton Krebs scored a power-play goal and Owen Power also had a goal for Buffalo. The Sabres’ last road win came on Jan. 21, at Vancouver.Morgan Geekie scored a goal and set up Pavel Zacha’s score for Boston. The Bruins have lost three straight since winning the fi
  
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• CDPAP changes put caregivers' health insurance at risk

  18-03-2025 03:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New Yorkers with disabilities and the people who support them are rushing to apply for continued benefits under a revamped $9 billion Medicaid home care program as the April 1 deadline looms.The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) enables New Yorkers with disabilities to hire family members or friends as paid caregivers.Although the service will remain in place, Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a major overhaul in how caregivers are paid, with p
  
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• In phone call from jail, convicted Pharaoh's owner criticizes prosecutors, explains why he didn't testify

  18-03-2025 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In a wide-ranging phone interview with News 4 Investigates, the convicted owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club renewed his criticism of how federal prosecutors attacked his case and portrayed his relationship with former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni, and also discussed why he chose not to testify in his two-month trial.On Dec. 27, the jury convicted club owner Peter Gerace on eight of nine counts, including bribing Bongiovanni for protection against law enforcement de
  
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