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• SPCA dog admissions temporarily closed

  26-04-2025 16:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dog admissions at the SPCA Serving Erie County are temporarily closed as the shelter says they have reached maximum capacity.The 300 Harlem Road location in West Seneca will not be able to accept dogs for the time being.In a Facebook post, the shelter cited "multiple animal cruelty cases" and a "shortage of space and resources" as reasonings for the temporary closure.
  On April 15, the SPCA took in 22 small dogs in deplorable conditions from Williamsville.Those who need to
  
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• 4 things to know: Bills draft DT T.J. Sanders, DE Landon Jackson on Day 2

  26-04-2025 14:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills made two selections Friday on the second day of the draft, including a trade up with the Bears to 41st overall.
  Here are 4 things to know about the team's new draft picks, South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson.The team holds seven picks in rounds 4-7 on Saturday -- expect a few more trades from GM Brandon Beane. Get the latest updates in our live blog. 4 things to know: Bills draft pick CB Maxwell HairstonDef
  
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• Nugget is a 'cool dude' who needs his forever home

  26-04-2025 13:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Nugget, a 1-year-old Shih Tzu and pit bull mix who needs his forever home.Nugget hails from Western New York and is described as being a "cool dude." He does well with other dogs and small children, but would do best in a house without cats or small animals. He is both house and crate trained.Watch the video player above or click here for more information on Nugget and how to adopt him. Adoption applications can be found here.Katie
  
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• Poloncarz concerned by 'serious issues' in proposed Buffalo budget

  26-04-2025 05:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is looking into the City of Buffalo's proposed budget, saying that serious issues have been raised regarding the current state of the city's finances.WIVB News 4 obtained a letter from a source that Poloncarz sent to Jeanette Robe, executive director of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority. In the letter, Poloncarz said the city's fiscal crisis started nearly a decade ago and that now is the time to solve the problems. He also discus
  
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• Bills GM says team 'fully investigated' accusation involving first-round pick

  26-04-2025 05:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Friday addressed an accusation regarding the team's top draft pick that resurfaced on social media after the Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft.Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would've been 17 years old. Beane said the Bills "fully investigated" the situation and found "th
  
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• Bandits advance to NLL semifinals winning lowest-scoring playoff game in NLL history

  26-04-2025 04:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The reigning champion Bandits were the highest-scoring team in the National Lacrosse League this season. But it took a defensive struggle to continue Buffalo's quest for a three-peat.Beginning the postseason with a 5-4 victory against the San Diego Seals in front of a crowd of 17,703 at KeyBank Center on Saturday night, the Bandits won the lowest-scoring playoff game in NLL history to advance to the semifinals.Goaltender Matt Vinc made 48 saves, Buffalo's defense blo
  
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• National Grid proposes rate increase

  26-04-2025 03:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- National Grid announced a proposed rate hike on Friday that would eventually lead to an increase of around $25 per month for electricity in the average household.The proposal is a joint proposal that was reached with Department of Public Service Staff, IBEW Local 97, and other parties.
  If approved, residential customers using an average of 625 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month would see an estimated increase of $14.32 in Year 1, $6.44 in Year 2 and $4.34 in Year 3.
  
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• "Just the energy the team needs": Bills fans react to Max Hairston joining the team

  26-04-2025 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new sign at Highmark Stadium says it all-the Buffalo Bills are welcoming Maxwell Hairston, aka "Mad Max" to their family.Bills Mafia stopped by the Bills Store today and gave their reaction to the first round pick. The Bills Store already has pre-orders available for Hairston's jersey."He seems excited about it, it seems like he's going to be a great asset and we need great assets if we're going to get to the Superbowl and win one," said Nathan Krusko, a Bills f
  
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• Man released on own recognizance after allegedly stealing over $100K in property from former employer

  26-04-2025 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was arraigned and released on his own recognizance after being accused of stealing over $100,000 in products from a Batavia dairy company, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
  It is alleged that David Cook stole property from Upstate Farms Culture Products on West AG Park Drive over a period of six months. Officials said Cook allegedly stole over $100,000 of property from the company and then resold it for financial gain.He was released on his own recog
  
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• Checks stolen, washed, cashed from USPS in Town of Tonawanda

  26-04-2025 00:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Tonawanda police are urging residents to be vigilant after they say they have received reports of checks being stolen from the Hiler Branch USPS.
  The thefts occurred at 244 Highland Parkway from the mailbox outside, police said. Checks were washed and subsequently cashed.
  Police said they are increasing patrols in the area as the investigation continues.
  Residents are encouraged to send their mail inside the post office and to refrain from leaving checks in their
  
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