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• Judge rejects motion to dismiss death penalty in Tops mass shooting case

  22-04-2025 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the government's notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the Buffalo mass shooting case, according to a district court filing Tuesday.The rejection comes after the defense team for admitted gunman Payton Gendron argued last November that it should be unconstitutional for him to receive the death penalty because he was 18 years old at the time of the racially targeted attack, where he killed 10 Black people and injured thr
  
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• 'Mother Nature was not nice to us': Locals, officials react to Monday's flash flooding

  22-04-2025 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Monuments and gravestones were halfway submerged at the Mount Olivet Cemetery on Monday following flash flooding in Tonawanda.
  "I couldn't believe it--I've never seen it rain harder, I mean, I didn't know what it was--it was a little scary," said Tom Christy, the director of Buffalo Catholic Cemeteries. "It just rained harder than we've ever seen. I am a life long resident and it rained harder than anyone remembers."The cemetery believes their grounds had around
  
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• Survivors of sexual abuse react to Buffalo Diocese's $150M settlement

  22-04-2025 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Survivors of the sexual abuse reportedly carried out by members of the Diocese of Buffalo reacted to the Diocese's agreement to pay $150 million to settle over 800 claims of sexual abuse.Their reactions followed a federal court hearing regarding the settlement that took place on Tuesday in downtown Buffalo and took years to reach.One survivor said he was disappointed and doesn't believe the church took enough accountability, while others said no amount of money will truly
  
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• Bills RB James Cook absent from voluntary workouts, 'unfair' to assume contract holdout, GM Brandon Beane says

  22-04-2025 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills running back James Cook did not report for the start of Buffalo's voluntary offseason workouts, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday. But the GM is not yet concerned that Cook is holding out for a new contract."It’s voluntary. So guys come and go," Beane said during his pre-draft news conference. "Guys have things going on. Try not to look too far into it."
  Cook is entering the final season of his rookie contract after leading the NFL with 16 r
  
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• Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships

  22-04-2025 19:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres have made a postseason addition to their front office, though not the hockey operations staff shakeup that some anticipated.Buffalo hired Jake Vernon as their chief commercial officer on Tuesday. Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations, and report to CEO Pete Guelli, the team announced. He spent the past 12 seasons with basketball's Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, working in sales and ticketing.“I’ve been looking to add to our lead
  
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• Sabres castoff Jeff Skinner breaks 15-year playoff drought

  22-04-2025 18:52 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner finally made his Stanley Cup playoff debut Monday night after 15 seasons and a league-record 1,078 regular season games.Skinner ended the longest wait for a postseason debut in NHL history by contributing an assist in the Oilers' wild 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their first-round series.Skinner, who turns 33 years old next month, has been an NHL regular since he was 18. He has racked up six 30-goal seasons
  
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• City of Tonawanda to host paint recycling event

  22-04-2025 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. – Whether you’re looking to celebrate Earth Day or finally tackle that spring cleaning to-do list, the City of Tonawanda is giving residents an eco-friendly way to clear out old paint.On Saturday, April 26, the city is teaming up with GreenSheen, an environmentally conscious paint recycling company, to collect unwanted paint products. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the City of Tonawanda High School parking lot.GreenSheen will accept latex and oil-b
  
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• New Siena Poll: Is Hochul gaining favorability in NY?

  22-04-2025 17:04 via wivb.com
  
  LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Siena College released another poll of New Yorkers conducted by the Siena College Research Institute. This new poll surveyed 802 registered voters in New York about their thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul and her budget proposals, President Donald Trumps administration proposals, and the favorability of Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.For the first time since January 2024, Hochul saw positive movement when it came to
  
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• Alternative rock band Everclear to hold free concert at Erie County Fair

  22-04-2025 16:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Alternative rock band Everclear will hold a free concert at the Erie County Fair this August as part of the Channel 4 Concert Series.The band will play at the fair on Aug. 11. The concert is included in gate admission for the fair on that day.The band, formed in 1991 in Portland, Ore., has sold more than six million records and has had 12 top 40 hits. Top songs include 'Santa Monica,' 'Father of Mine' and 'I Will Buy You a New Life.'Tickets to the fair go on sale on
  
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• Sad Boys Brewing closes after just 2 years

  22-04-2025 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sad Boys Brewing, located on Exchange Street near Larkin Square, has closed unexpectedly after just two years in business.In a social media post on Monday, owners said the closure was due to "unforeseen circumstances" and that it has closed effective immediately.
  The bar first opened in March 2023 and was known for regularly experimenting with new beers."We would like to thank all our loyal patrons for the past 2 amazing years," the bar wrote in the social media post
  
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• Best-selling authors reflect on the Oklahoma City bombing

  22-04-2025 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- About 30 years after the Oklahoma City bombing, we look back at the tragedy and WNY's connection to it: the bomber grew up here.At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded at the Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children. The bomber, Timothy McVeigh, grew up in Pendleton. And in the years following the attack, two Buffalo News reporters would be allowed access to him in federal prison, telling his story. Authors Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel
  
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• 'It's losing a family member': Canisius University reflects on the passing of Jesuit Pope Francis

  22-04-2025 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A day of celebration is being followed by a day of mourning for the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis passed away the day after Easter."We kind of consider Pope Francis part of our family, so it's losing a family member really," said Father Fred Betti S.J., a Chaplain at Canisius University. "In the midst of all the sadness, knowing that he's been sick, we kind of knew this might happen, but I also find it all joyful and wonderful that he was able to spend Easter with the
  
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• Former Williamsville PTSA treasurer repays money she was suspected of stealing

  22-04-2025 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Williamsville PTSA Council treasurer has repaid the nonprofit more than $26,000 that she was suspected of stealing.News 4 Investigates obtained a hand-written notarized agreement from January in which former treasurer Danielle Alba disclosed she took the money from the nonprofit organization, but stops short of explaining the reasons.The agreement between Alba and council co-presidents Lydia Ramos and Endell Osuna states police would not be notified if she repaid
  
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