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• Sweet Jenny's sees spike in chocolate sales ahead of Easter

  19-04-2025 23:01 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chocolate shops across Western New York are seeing a spike in customers ahead of Easter Sunday. WIVB News 4 stopped by Sweet Jenny's on Saturday to see how the shop prepares for the holiday rush.Sweet Jenny's, which is located inside of the historic Williamsville Mill that started its operation in 1811, has been serving up chocolate and ice cream in the village since 1985."Things are definitely hopping at Easter," said owner Howard Cadmus.Leading up to Easter, Sweet
  
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• 50501 Movement hosts second 'Hands Off!' protest in Niagara Square

  19-04-2025 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 50501 Movement hosted a second "Hands Off!" protest on Saturday in Niagara Square, which marked one of hundreds of similar protests against President Donald Trump and his administration that took place across the nation this weekend.Protesters gathered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in what the movement described as a "peaceful protest to protect American democracy." According to its website, the 50501 Movement stands for "50 protests in 50 states on one day" and first gained
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits road game at Georgia Swarm | National Lacrosse League on The CW23

  19-04-2025 20:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After securing the top seed in the National Lacrosse League playoffs last week, the two-time defending champion Bandits (13-4) conclude the regular season on the road against the Georgia Swarm (8-9) on Saturday night.
  Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen.TelevisionThe 7:30 p.m. face-off will be broadcast on The CW23 (WNLO-TV) in the Western New York market, the last of 16 regular season contests scheduled to air on the network. Canadian fans can watch the game on
  
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• 11-month-old Zeke is ready for adoption

  19-04-2025 14:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Zeke, an 11-month-old shepherd mix who is ready for adoption.Zeke, who was taken from the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter, is described as being a very smart and treat motivated puppy. He gets along with other dogs, already knows multiple commands and is up to date with his shots.It's recommended for Zeke to be in a household with children who are over 10 years old because of his size.For more information on Zeke, click here. Adoptio
  
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• Gas explosion causes $175K in damages

  19-04-2025 03:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A gas explosion in Buffalo's Fruit Belt neighborhood Friday night resulted in $175,000 in damages, officials said.Fire crews responded to a fire at 167 Orange St. around 7:45 p.m., which officials said was the result of a natural gas leak that ignited, resulting in damage to both the first and second floors.
  One resident was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation. Officials estimate $100,000 in damage to the two-story frame structure and an additional $75,000 in damage
  
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• Nintendo announces new date for Switch 2 pre-orders

  19-04-2025 02:26 via wivb.com
  
  (KTLA) — Nintendo announced Friday a new date for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, which were initially supposed to start on April 9 but were pushed back due to President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs.Pre-orders for the new console will officially begin on April 24, and it will launch nationwide on June 5.Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 will remain unchanged from the company’s April 2 announcement. The standard model will retail for $449.99, while a bundle featuring "Mario K
  
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• Traditions live on at The Broadway Market

  19-04-2025 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of people will be hopping by the Broadway Market this weekend to get their last-minute Easter finds."It's absolutely amazing, especially this year, so many more people have come out," said Amanda Diamond, a Manager of Kelly's Country Store.From butter lambs to kielbasa to enormous chocolate rabbits, on Friday visitors picked up their Easter essentials and filled their Easter baskets with tradition."We always get a special sweet," said one couple who has visited
  
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