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• 'It's like I keep getting one door slammed after another': Resident's daughter expresses frustration with Elderwood

  07-04-2025 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman who says care for her mother has gone downhill at Elderwood at Lockport was among multiple people picketing Monday to call for better wages in order to recruit and maintain staffing at the nursing facility.
  Cindy Bucolo said her mother Judy has bedsores following seven years at Elderwood.
  "They don't have the staff to change her when she needs to be changed," Bucolo said. "You can have care plan, after care plan, after care plan and it's on there for her to be cha
  
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• Chautauqua County man admits to threatening to blow up power plants

  07-04-2025 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Chautauqua County pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes after he threatened National Grid last May, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Officials said 40-year-old Stockton resident Justin Horton called National Grid and said "I'm going to blow up both of your nuclear power plants by the end of next week" on May 13, 2024. Horton was referring to power plants in both New York and Pennsylvania, but did not have the means or intent to carry out the th
  
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• Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take

  07-04-2025 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war.Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.
  “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomor
  
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• Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

  07-04-2025 21:57 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a stock market collapse that has continued for days, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war.Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.
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• DOCCS extends increased overtime rates

  07-04-2025 21:31 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision extended its overtime rate of 2.5 times regular pay until May 9. The extension comes as DOCCS works to recover, recruit, and rebuild after the correction officers' strike in March.Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner Michael Martuscello approved the overtime boost in a statement released on Monday. “We are thankful to all DOCCS staff that continue to work under these challenging circumst
  
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• Hochul proposes creation of cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor

  07-04-2025 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday a request for proposals for the creation of a new cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor to serve as a docking location for domestic and international travel.The proposal, issued by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), calls for the terminal to support Great Lakes cruise operations at Slip 2 on the harbor. Hochul's office said cruise companies have expressed interest in the location and that Buffalo could serve as
  
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• Hochul announces proposal for creation of cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor

  07-04-2025 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday a request for proposals for the creation of a new cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor to serve as a docking location for domestic and international travel.The proposal, issued by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), calls for the terminal to support Great Lakes cruise operations at Slip 2 on the harbor. Hochul's office said cruise companies have expressed interest in the location and that Buffalo could serve as
  
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• What to know about Dyngus Day celebrations in Buffalo

  07-04-2025 19:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Monday marks two weeks until Dyngus Day, a post-Lent celebration across Buffalo the day after Easter.Here's everything you need to know about the parade, food, drink and other festivities for the Polish holiday. Fish Frys in WNY: See our full interactive map here.ParadeThe parade, featuring over 125 floats, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21. The route begins at Memorial Drive and heads west on Broadway, ending at Fillmore Avenue.This story will be updated w
  
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• National Comedy Center's 'Memory Cafe' allows those with memory loss to travel back in time

  07-04-2025 19:12 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's an old saying that laughter can be the best form of medicine. At the National Comedy Center, their "Memory Cafe" can help brighten an individual with memory loss day, one laugh at a time."This entire museum is filled with memories and just moments of joy and if you love Carol Burnett or Lucy or Johnny Carson or Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, I think in a way, we're a time machine, we transport you back," said Gary Hahn, the vice president of marketing and communicatio
  
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• Young the Giant coming to Seneca Niagara in July

  07-04-2025 17:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Young the Giant will be taking the stage at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino's event center in July.The indie rock, pop and alternative band is best known for their hits, "Cough Syrup," "My Body" and "Mind Over Matter." Since their inception in 2004, they have amassed over 1.8 billion music streams and 2.9 million concert tickets sold around the world.Young the Giant will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, with tickets starting at $55.Tickets will go on sal
  
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• Concord man killed in crash on Brown Hill Road

  07-04-2025 13:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 59-year-old man was killed in a crash on Brown Hill Road in Concord on Saturday, according to New York State Police.Crews responded to the scene where it was found that a 2017 Ford had crashed into a ditch and was on fire.The Boston Fire Department put out the fire. The only person in the car, identified as Concord resident Sean Quinn, was pronounced dead.The accident is still under investigation.Latest Local News Concord man killed in crash on Brown Hill Road Hund
  
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• Hundreds of nursing home workers to start picketing

  07-04-2025 03:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of nursing home workers at long-term care facilities in Western New York will begin picketing on Monday over a lack of progress in contract talks.This is not a strike, but caregivers at these facilities are taking action to address ongoing concerns about wages, benefits, and staffing levels.Caregivers at six nursing homes in Erie County and Niagara County said that they will be participating in what union leaders said is just the start of what’s expected to
  
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• Tage Thompson has hat trick in Sabres' 4th straight win

  07-04-2025 02:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had a hat trick to lead the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-3 victory against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal early in the the third period. The Sabres got a goal and an assist from both Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin in coming back back from down a goal twice in the second period. Peyton Krebs and Bowen Byram each had two assists in Buffalo’s fourth consecutive win.Thompson extended his scoring streak to four games with a
  
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• 4 check: Sabres finally playing .700 hockey, Tage's hat trick, home winning streak

  07-04-2025 02:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, coach Lindy Ruff surmised that the Sabres could still make a playoff run if they played .700 hockey down the stretch. After winning two in a row, the Sabres lost six straight — a .313 point percentage over three weeks burying hope.Then starting with a home win against at Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers, followed a few days later by a rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout, the Sabr
  
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• Jessica Pegula wins Charleston Open, rising to No. 3 in world

  07-04-2025 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jessica Pegula claimed her eighth career WTA singles title and second of the season Sunday by winning the Charleston Open.Pegula rallied to win the last six points to defeat Sofia Kenin in straight sets 6-3, 7-5 in the first All-American final in Charleston since 1990. Watch match highlights here.“It shows the depth that Americans have right now, especially on the women’s side,” Pegula said in an interview with Tennis Channel. “There’s so man
  
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