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• A helicopter has crashed in the Hudson River off Manhattan, authorities say

  10-04-2025 22:15 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A helicopter crashed Thursday into the Hudson River just off Manhattan, authorities said. There were no immediate reports on injuries or fatalities.
  The fire department said it received a report of a helicopter in the water at 3:17 p.m.
  Videos posted on social media showed the aircraft mostly submerged, upside down in the water. The fire department said it had units on scene performing rescue operations. Multiple rescue boats were seen on video circling the aircraft.
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• Helicopter crashes in New York City's Hudson River; sources say 6 dead

  10-04-2025 22:03 via wivb.com
  
  Live above: Emergency crews respond to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River near Manhattan.NEW YORK (WPIX) – Multiple people are reportedly dead after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan on Thursday.
  Sources told Nexstar's WPIX and the Associated Press that six people died in the crash. Two people briefed on the rescue efforts told The New York Times that three children and two adults had been pulled from the water, but their conditions were unknown.Authorities have
  
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• Helicopter crashes in New York City's Hudson River; 6 dead

  10-04-2025 22:03 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Six people, including three children, died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River near the New Jersey coastline Thursday afternoon, authorities said.A Bell 206 helicopter belonging to a tour company crashed in the water near Jersey City and Hoboken around 3:15 p.m., according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.The helicopter crashed around 15 minutes after it took off from the Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, authorities said.All six people on board the helic
  
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• Georgia man sentenced for murder in Niagara Falls in 2023

  10-04-2025 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man from Atlanta has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison in connection to a murder in Niagara Falls in 2023, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.Matthew Glass, 25, shot and killed 48-year-old Robert Miller on Oct. 2, 2023 while Miller sat in a vehicle on Pine Avenue. He was sentenced to 41 years to life in prison.He was found guilty in February of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapo
  
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• Former Tonawanda man gets six-plus decades in prison for child sexual abuse

  10-04-2025 21:13 via wivb.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains details of child sexual abuse.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Tonawanda man was given more than six decades in prison for sexually abusing a child over a period of more than six years, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.Robert Roy, 42, was sentenced to 64 years to life in prison.
  It was found that Roy sexually abused a child less than 13 years old on multiple occasions at locations in both Williamsville and Tonawanda between Januar
  
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• Stolen vehicle from Sacred Heart Academy recovered in Buffalo

  10-04-2025 21:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A stolen vehicle from Main Street in Amherst on Thursday morning was recovered in Buffalo, police said.The vehicle was stolen around 8:30 a.m. from the 3800 block of Main, outside of Sacred Heart Academy. Police said two suspects approached a woman, who according to a letter obtained by WIVB News 4 was a teacher, and asked for help, grabbed her keys and fled in the car, a 2023 Gray Toyota Rav4, going westbound.The car was recovered unoccupied.The two suspects are des
  
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• Landlord arrested after neglecting Allentown property on St. Louis Place

  10-04-2025 19:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A landlord was arrested Thursday after failing to appear in housing court for allegedly neglecting his properties, including an Allentown building across the street from where two prominent artists were found dead last month, Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon announced.Charles Dobucki, the landlord at 2 St. Louis Place, was arrested Thursday morning at an auto shop on Delaware Avenue. Scanlon said Dobucki faces civil charges stemming from three outstanding housing court
  
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• American Red Cross announces "Sound the Alarm" events in Buffalo and Fredonia

  10-04-2025 19:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The American Red Cross of Western New York in collaboration with New York State assembly leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Buffalo Fire commissioner William Renaldo are working to reduce the risk of fires in Western New York by installing hundreds of smoke detectors in homes.The first day of action takes place on April 26 in Fredonia with the goal of installing 400 smoke alarms in areas disproportionately affected by home fires.
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• Third annual 'Concert for Jenn' benefitting Recovery Options Made Easy: Brendan Orr interview

  10-04-2025 19:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the past two years, Buffalo musician Brendan Orr has held a charity concert in memory of his sister Jennifer, who took her life in late 2022. This year marks the third celebration of The Concert for Jenn, which will be held at 7 p.m. on April 19 at Nietzsche's.Orr said to be able to honor his sister's memory with an event that supports such an impactful organization -- Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME) -- through music, comedy, the arts, and most of all, giving back t
  
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• Buffalo Zoo celebrates 150 years with wild memories and new friends

  10-04-2025 19:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Zoo turns 150 this year, not much younger than the city itself. From lions and giraffes to a whole lot of local love, the zoo is marking a century and a half of wild memories.“The zoo, you know being 150 years old, like everybody has a zoo memory whether they came here as a school group, whether they came here with their parents, or grandparents, or their great grandparents, brought their grandparents here, it's all generational here," said Christian Dob
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Texas' Andrew Mukuba is a fearless safety

  10-04-2025 18:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Andrew Mukuba is one of the top safeties in this year's NFL draft. He put together three solid seasons at Clemson before transferring to Texas where he really took his game to the next level.
  Last season, Mukuba had five interceptions, the most in the SEC. He's also fierce near the line of scrimmage and more than willing to help stop the run."I want to play fearless, you know," Mukuba said. "That's how I go about my game and I'm fearless. I go out there and try to at
  
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• Correction officer blacklist partially lifted, but not at state agencies

  10-04-2025 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 47.4 on April 9, extending the state’s disaster emergency for correctional facilities. The order now remains in effect until May 9, 2025, and it revises policies from the earlier order.The new order revises Executive Order 47.3, apparently shifting the focus from disqualifying striking workers to providing more tools to support correctional facilities. Executive Order 47.3 blocked the hiring, transfer, and promotion of
  
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• Medina Garden Center announces opening day

  10-04-2025 17:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Medina Garden Center, a natural life and produce greenhouse acquired and rebranded by Patrick and Rachel McCracken in October 2024, announced it will open for the spring season on Saturday, April 26.Changes at the garden center go beyond the name, as the McCracken's spent the winter preparing for the upcoming season.“We spent the winter rebranding the business, adding a point-of-sale system, building a website and social media pages, and most importantly, l
  
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• Buffalo Public School safety concerns rise after teachers injured in student fights

  10-04-2025 03:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A series of violent altercations in Buffalo Public Schools has raised concerns among educators and staff, with at least three recent student fights resulting in injuries that required teachers to seek medical attention.Marc Bruno, a teacher at Riverside High School and a representative for the Buffalo Teachers Federation, said that while student fights are nothing new, the frequency and severity of recent incidents — coupled with what he describes as a lack of adequ
  
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• Becky Burke departs Buffalo for Arizona women's basketball job

  10-04-2025 01:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After cutting down the nets at the end of University at Buffalo's winningest women's basketball season, Becky Burke is leaving for greener pastures in the desert.
  Burke was named the new coach at Arizona University on Wednesday, three days after coaching UB to a school record 30th victory in the WNIT championship game at a sold-out Alumni Arena."My three years in Buffalo have been an absolutely incredible experience," Burke stated in a news release. "I'm so thankful
  
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• GObike location allegedly robbed of $8K worth of equipment

  10-04-2025 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- GObike, a local group that works to make Buffalo a safer and more accessible city for cyclists, announced one of its locations was robbed. The announcement came in a social media post on Wednesday."We're bummed we got perceived as a soft target," said Kevin Heffernan, communications director at GObike. "That part really sucks."Every Tuesday, the GObike location on Colvin Avenue opens its doors for shop night, allowing anyone to come by and work on their bikes. When staff
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa's Kaleb Johnson credits gymnastics for success on the field

  10-04-2025 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kaleb Johnson was nearly unstoppable out of the Iowa backfield last season, racking up over 1,500 yards and 21 touchdowns which led the Big 10 in both categories. His most impressive stat is zero — that is how many times he fumbled during the 2024 season.Johnson's ideal size comes with a nice combination of vision, patience and toughness as a ball-carrier. He's got the ability to run over or past defenders."It depends on if I got if I got a lane, a breakaway or
  
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• 'Pre-tariff pricing': Local pool industry adjusts to tariffs

  10-04-2025 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the global trade war plays out, some local businesses are warning consumers of "pre-tariff pricing," saying prices could potentially increase in the future.People are starting to prepare for pool season, as it's just months away. WIVB News 4 stopped by Gary Pools and Leisure in Cheektowaga to see what the potential impacts of tariffs could be.
  When President Donald Trump initially announced a 25 percent tariff on Canada, which would've affected prices at Gary Pools
  
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