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• Poloncarz says proposed federal budget cuts could cost Erie County over $100M by 2028

  16-05-2025 23:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Proposed federal budget cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP could cost residents of Erie County hundreds of millions of dollars by 2028, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Friday.Erie County would be hit with a direct cost of $12.3 million next year and over $100 million annually by 2028 if the proposed changes become law, according to estimates by the Erie County Department of Social Services.Poloncarz said Erie County would have to pay ECMC to cover cut federal
  
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• 'Play 60' event connects students and Bills players

  16-05-2025 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Friday, around 240 students from six schools throughout the Buffalo and Rochester area had the chance to share Highmark Stadium with members of the Bills at the "Play 60 Charged Up By Wegmans" field day."Making the next generation as healthy as possible is what we're aiming for," said Preston Teague, senior director of youth football and programs for the Bills. "We tried to expand it out this year in partnership with Wegmans to really focus on not only physical ac
  
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• Catholic Health System to pay $3.3M over alleged Medicare violations

  16-05-2025 23:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health System, Inc. will pay nearly $3.3 million to resolve allegations that the non-profit healthcare system knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims to the Medicare program, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.The settlement comes after allegations of claims that violated the Physician Self-Referral Law, known as the Stark Law. The U.S. Attorney's Office says that law prevents hospitals from obtaining Medicare reimbursements for physicians who hav
  
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• SUNY Erie offering free tuition program for adults starting in the fall

  16-05-2025 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Adults from New York who don't already have a college degree can apply to earn a free associates degree at SUNY Erie this fall through a new program.New Yorkers aged 25-55 years old are eligible to apply to the SUNY Reconnect program. After financial aid is applied, the program will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies.The program covers in-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, green and renewable
  
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• WNY's Connor Fields is MVP of National Lacrosse League

  16-05-2025 21:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Connor Fields, a Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School graduate from East Amherst, has been chosen as the Most Valuable Player in the National Lacrosse League for the 2025 season.Fields compiled 122 points (46 goals, 76 assists) in 18 games for the Rochester Knighthawks in his sixth season playing professional indoor lacrosse, tying for third on the league scoring list behind Buffalo Bandits stars Dhane Smith, an MVP finalist voted Offensive Player of the Year, and Josh Byrne
  
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• Tonawanda man arrested after shots fired into car at red light

  16-05-2025 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man has been charged after he allegedly shot into a car that was sitting at a red light on Friday morning, police said.Dameek Dennis, 21, is accused of shooting into a car in the area of Parkside Mini-Mart at Sheridan Parkside Drive just after 9:50 a.m. Friday. Nobody was hit by gunfire.Police believe it to be a targeted incident with the two people knowing each other and say there is no threat to the public. Dennis has been charged with reckless endanger
  
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• Osteria 166 to end dining services, shift to event-focused model

  16-05-2025 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Osteria 166, the fine dining restaurant in downtown Buffalo known for its Italian dishes, will end its regular dining services and shift to an event-focused business model, restaurant owners said Friday.The restaurant will remain open throughout the summer for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays before shifting to the event-based model. They plan to serve private dinners, happy hours, parties and other events."We have pivoted and shifted so many times in the p
  
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• Lane closures expected on section of Niagara Falls Boulevard next week

  16-05-2025 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A section of Niagara Falls Boulevard between Creekside Drive and Edward White Drive will be subject to lane closures next week, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.Between May 19 and May 23, "roving" lane closures will impact one to two intersections a day for signal upgrades. Flaggers will direct traffic between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes if possible and are advised to expect delays.Latest Local News Lane closu
  
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• Hamburg PD: No evidence that house explosion was 'intentional or criminal'

  16-05-2025 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There is no evidence to suggest that a house explosion in Hamburg earlier this week was "intentional or criminal," the Hamburg Police Department said Friday.The investigation into the explosion, which happened at 5834 West Lane around 8:45 p.m. Monday night, could take months, police added.The blast killed 78-year-old Joene Pease and left her husband, 78-year-old John Pease, in critical condition after he was pulled from the wreckage. A neighboring home also suffered
  
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• Bills training camp is returning to St. John Fisher

  16-05-2025 17:09 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Bills are returning to St. John Fisher University in Rochester for training camp.While plans to return to the university were revealed in March, the Bills made the official announcement Friday morning. This will be their 25th time training at St. John Fisher University.As of now, the dates, times, and ticket information have not been revealed. The Bills said they will make this announcement at a later date.The Bills have held training camp at St. John Fisher Un
  
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• Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison

  16-05-2025 16:52 via wivb.com
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, was sentenced Friday to serve 25 years in prison.A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February.Rushdie did not return to court to the western New York courtroom for his assailant’s sentencing but submitted a victim impact statement. During the trial, the 77-year-old author was th
  
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• Truck driver from Ohio dies in accident on I-90

  16-05-2025 14:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A truck driver from Ohio died after he hit a cement pillar in a median on Thursday morning on I-90 in Westfield, New York State Police said Friday.Police responded to the crash around 10:15 a.m. Thursday. A Freightliner box truck, driven by 41-year-old Larry Littlejohn, went onto the left shoulder of I-90 eastbound and hit a cement pillar of the Hawley Street overpass.Littlejohn, of Columbus, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in the truck
  
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• Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges in 2 shootings, stabbing

  16-05-2025 14:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to several charges, including murder, in connection to two shootings and a stabbing in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's office said Friday.Emanuel Stokes, 29, pleaded guilty Thursday.Stokes admitted to fatally shooting 34-year-old Nicholas Calhoun in the area of Kehr Street and Urban Street in Buffalo on May 12, 2024. Calhoun was pronounced dead at ECMC. Later that day, Stokes stabbed a teenage boy at a home on the 200 block
  
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• Fallsview's Food & Drink Fest to include Food Network chef demos, food convention

  16-05-2025 12:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, ON will be hosting its three-day Food & Drink Fest from June 6-8, which includes a celebrity chef dine about, a food con, and a brunch with chef Mary Berg. Chef Antonia Lofaso of “Top Chef” and “Chopped” fame gave WIVB a preview the festival earlier this week.Lofaso, the executive chef of Scopa Italian Roots, Black Market Liquor Bar, and DAMA, is bringing her culinary talents to Fallsview Casino's Grand Hall f
  
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• Man is stable after reported shooting on Route 33

  16-05-2025 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police responded to a report of shots fired from one vehicle into another vehicle on Route 33 near Maryvale just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
  A 26-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, police said. An off-duty NFTA Detective allegedly found him in the roadway and performed lifesaving measures before he was transported to ECMC. The victim is currently stable.The eastbound lane of Route 33 was closed from Eggert Road to Pine Ridge Road.Any
  
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• Man in stable condition after reported shooting on Route 33

  16-05-2025 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police responded to a report of shots fired from one vehicle into another vehicle on Route 33 near Maryvale just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
  A 26-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, police said. An off-duty NFTA Detective allegedly found him in the roadway and performed lifesaving measures before he was transported to ECMC. The victim is currently in stable condition.
  The eastbound lane of Route 33 was closed from Eggert Road to Pine
  
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• 1 in hospital after incident on Route 33

  16-05-2025 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A person was taken to the hospital Thursday night with apparent gunshot wounds, according to Cheektowaga Police.Police responded to a report of shots fired from one vehicle into another vehicle on Route 33. The eastbound lane of Route 33 was closed Thursday night from Eggert Road to Pine Ridge Road and will remain closed as the investigation continues.This is a developing story, and we will update as soon as more information becomes available.Latest Local News 1 in hospit
  
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• 1 hospitalized after reported shooting on Route 33

  16-05-2025 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police on Thursday night responded to a report of shots fired from one vehicle into another vehicle on Route 33.
  A person was taken to the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, per Cheektowaga Police. The eastbound lane of Route 33 was closed from Eggert Road to Pine Ridge Road and will remain closed as the investigation continues.This is a developing story, and we will update as soon as more information becomes available.Latest Local News Tru
  
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• Lancaster family stays hopeful as son recovers from crash

  16-05-2025 03:17 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — After over a month of waiting for the Counihan family, the man who is accused of seriously injuring their son Lincoln, a Lancaster High School star athlete, in a car crash, is behind bars and faces up to 15 years in prison.Luke Darling, 43, is accused of causing that crash. On top of allegedly being under the influence, prosecutors said Darling was driving at an extremely high rate of speed.WIVB News 4 spoke with Lincoln’s father, who said while the family ha
  
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• Buffalo Porchfest returns this weekend

  16-05-2025 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 200 bands will be performing in the Elmwood Village this weekend as part of this year's Buffalo Porchfest.The free event, which began in 2013, is set to take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday outside various houses and establishments in the Elmwood Village."It’s kind of the unofficial start of summer here in Western New York," said James Cichocki, executive director of the Elmwood Village Association. "It’s definitely the start of festival seas
  
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• Buffalo Porchfest returns Saturday in Elmwood Village

  16-05-2025 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  For a full list of bands scheduled to perform -- as well as the full schedule for Porchfest -- click here.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 200 bands will be performing in the Elmwood Village this Saturday as part of this year's Buffalo Porchfest.The free event, which began in 2013, is set to take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday outside various houses and establishments in the Elmwood Village."It’s kind of the unofficial start of summer here in Western New York," said James Cichocki,
  
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• Dunkirk Councilwoman apologizes, resigns from local group following comments about homeless man

  16-05-2025 00:12 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Dunkirk Common Councilwoman has apologized and resigned from a local advocacy organization following comments she made about a local homeless man that some deemed insensitive.The comments were made at a council meeting on May 6 in which Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak addressed what she called a "problem," referring to a local homeless man."The only one that can save him is himself. He is a young, healthy, Caucasian male, who has every opportunity out there, there'
  
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