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• 5/14 Memorial Foundation secures 18 parcels for memorial project

  13-05-2025 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation Inc. secured 18 parcels of land, both city-owned and privately owned, for the construction of a memorial project to remember the 10 lives of those who were killed in the racist mass shooting at a Tops on May 14, 2022, and serve as a place of healing for the community.The memorial will be located on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street, which has already been cleared, Rev. Mark Blue, the chair of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation, announce
  
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• Buffalo Niagara Airport shuttle bus drivers, cashiers reach tentative agreement after strike

  13-05-2025 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shuttle bus drivers and cashiers at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Cheektowaga reached a tentative agreement Wednesday after they went on strike Monday."I'm hoping to see a lot of improvements, in terms of the safety of everyone and on top of that, I hope to see better wages for everyone," said Casey Voit, a cashier on the picket line."Everybody just wants a fair deal," said Travis Humphrey, who has been a bus driver at the airport for over 30 years. "Hi
  
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• Buffalo Niagara Airport shuttle bus drivers, cashiers on strike

  13-05-2025 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shuttle bus drivers and cashiers at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Cheektowaga have been striking since 9 a.m. Monday."I'm hoping to see a lot of improvements, in terms of the safety of everyone and on top of that, I hope to see better wages for everyone," said Casey Voit, a cashier on the picket line."Everybody just wants a fair deal," said Travis Humphrey, who has been a bus driver at the airport for over 30 years. "Higher wages, better benefits, like
  
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• Buffalo woman admits to killing pedestrian while being drunk

  13-05-2025 21:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of second-degree vehicular manslaughter after she killed a pedestrian while allegedly driving drunk last November, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Around 10 p.m. on Nov. 28, police responded to the crash at the intersection of Boehm Place and Bailey Avenue.
  Officials said Niyonna Cunningham, 23, was driving a Ford SUV while under the influence of alcohol with an infant inside of the vehicle when sh
  
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• NFL schedule updates: Bills slated for mid-October bye week

  13-05-2025 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills were not selected for an international game this year, meaning there will be nine home games in the final season at Highmark Stadium.The league's full schedule is set to be released Wednesday at 8 p.m., but television networks are announcing some primetime games ahead of time. All confirmed Bills games will be compiled on this page, and you can check back Wednesday night for the full schedule.The latest updates are below in our live blog. We'll have live re
  
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• NFL schedule release: Bills open on SNF vs. Ravens

  13-05-2025 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  Watch live: Reaction from WIVB News 4 to the 2025 Bills schedule as soon as its released.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. Wednesday, but television networks have announced prime time games ahead of the announcement.
  The latest updates to the Bills schedule are below in our live blog.
  Confirmed Bills 2025 scheduleBills opponents in 2025Week 1:  vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 (NBC)Week 2:  at New York Jets, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
  
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• Bills schedule updates: Buffalo not selected for international game

  13-05-2025 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills were not selected for an international game this year, meaning there will be nine home games in the final season at Highmark Stadium.The league's full schedule is set to be released Wednesday at 8 p.m., but television networks are announcing some primetime games ahead of time. All confirmed Bills games will be compiled on this page, and you can check back Wednesday night for the full schedule.The latest updates below.Confirmed Bills 2025 schedule(No games c
  
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• Crews responding to apparent house explosion in Hamburg

  13-05-2025 04:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fire crews are attending to an alleged house explosion on West Lane in Hamburg.
  Crews are currently on the scene. WIVB News 4 received multiple reports from nearby viewers who said their houses shook -- even miles away from the scene.This is a developing story, and we will update as soon as more information becomes available.Latest Local News Crews responding to apparent house explosion in Hamburg Six Flags Darien Lake set to open on Friday Local leaders back nursing home
  
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• 1 dead in 'catastrophic' Hamburg house explosion

  13-05-2025 04:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was killed in a 'catastrophic' home explosion on West Lane in Hamburg on Monday night, police said.A 78-year-old woman, identified as Joene Pease, was pronounced dead at the scene following the explosion. A 78-year-old man, identified as John Pease, was pulled from the rubble, taken to ECMC and is listed in critical condition. The two were the only people in the house. A dog survived the explosion.Police would not comment if the explosion is considered suspicio
  
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• Local leaders back nursing home workers ahead of week-long strike

  13-05-2025 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nursing home workers and members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East across 15 nursing homes are planning to strike for a week on May 20 if a contract cannot be reached.During a press conference on Monday, local leaders showed their support for the workers."The hard-working members of 1199SEIU caring for our loved ones at nursing homes across the region, again at our most difficult times, as our families, our loved ones, our neighbors encounter, you're the ones the
  
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• Better Wi-Fi coming to New Highmark Stadium

  13-05-2025 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills want fans to be more connected on game days -- which is why the team announced Verizon as the exclusive wireless telecom partner of the New Highmark Stadium. "Every day that goes by, more and more will come into focus around this amazing facility," said Bills and Sabres chief operating officer Pete Guelli. "Today, it's about technology. Verizon brings its 5G network to Highmark Stadium with the goal of making Bills Mafia the most connected fanb
  
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