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• Hundreds turn out for Walk MS event at Outer Harbor

  03-05-2025 23:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of people braved the cool, wet weather on Saturday to provide a brighter future for those living with multiple sclerosis.Walk MS, which has raised over $1 billion for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's mission to cure the disease, kicked off in a new location this year at the Outer Harbor. Mike Calandra, who was diagnosed with MS six years ago when he was 24, was honored this year."I definitely feel blessed," Calandra said. "There's a lot of
  
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• Buildings across NYS to light up red in honor of fallen firefighters

  03-05-2025 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Landmarks across New York State will be lit red on Saturday night in honor of Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. Five buildings in the Capital Region will join in the illumination.Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is a nationally recognized memorial effort for firefighters that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The illumination comes during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, with International Firefight
  
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• 1-year-old Chester is 'incredibly smart' and ready for adoption

  03-05-2025 14:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Chester, a 1-year-old mini doodle who is "incredibly smart" and ready for adoption.Chester, a mixed breed, was found locally in an emaciated and severely matted condition. Since being found, he has made a complete transformation, which was so vast that it garnered attention on social media."He's a testament to how resilient dogs are and how forgiving they are after what he's been through in his life," said Julie Starr, the founder o
  
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• Power of 3: Bandits set team record for goals allowed in playoffs, moving closer to 3rd title

  03-05-2025 06:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bandits have put the 'D' in title defense to close within three wins from a three-peat.Setting a franchise record for fewest goals allowed in a playoff game, Buffalo beat the Vancouver Warriors 9-3 on Friday night at KeyBank Center in the opener of the National Lacrosse League semifinals.
  The back-to-back reigning NLL Cup champions can clinch the series Sunday night in Vancouver and return to the league finals for a fifth consecutive postseason and record 14th time in
  
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• Leaders speak out on Sean Ryan's budget proposal

  03-05-2025 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The war of words is heating up between Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and State Senator Sean Ryan as their political tug of war continues.
  Buffalo leaders spoke out on Friday against a state bill proposed by Sen. Ryan that would allow the city to borrow its way out of a budget deficit.On Sunday, Ryan announced he plans to use bonds to fix the budget shortfall the city is facing. The proposed bill would allow the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority to issue bonds over a four-ye
  
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• Cheektowaga residents concerned after shooting outside bar

  03-05-2025 01:24 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga residents are concerned and speaking out to WIVB News 4 after shots were fired outside a local bar that they say has created a "headache" in their neighborhood.Rachel Izzo, who lives just down the street from the Luna Lounge on Dingens Street, is fed up and speaking out on the issue, demanding that something be done to stop what she claims have been ongoing problems created by the bar's patrons."The spillover from the parking lot goes up and down each bloc
  
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• Baskin proposes 'Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill'

  03-05-2025 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Friday, State Senator April Baskin visited the Doyle Hose No. 2 Fire Company in Cheektowaga to celebrate the introduction of a bill that would provide volunteer fire and EMS workers with an additional tax credit.If passed, the "Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill" would give these volunteer responders the opportunity to receive both a 10% local property tax credit and a $200 state income tax credit."Currently the eligible volunteer has to choose between one of
  
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