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• Buffalo man pleads guilty for credit card scam

  02-12-2025 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Tuesday for his role in a credit card scam that carries a penalty of up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Prosecutors said Angel Valentin-Martinez, 34, worked alongside Daniel Plata Miranda to access the credit card accounts of individuals at Synchrony Bank, [...]
  
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• Former Radio City Rockette honored in Amherst

  02-12-2025 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Radio City Rockette was honored on Tuesday for her decades-long service in Amherst. Jean Widlicka -- who is also known as “Mean Jean” for her straightforward teaching ways -- was honored for her service to the Amherst Center for Senior Services. Widlicka, 87, has taught at the center for [...]
  
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• Amherst library to honor Shirley Chisholm

  02-12-2025 21:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A library in Amherst will soon be getting a new name. The resolution to rename the Amherst Main Library at Audubon after former U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm passed unanimously on Monday. Councilwoman Angela Marinucci sponsored the resolution. In 1968, Chisholm became the first Black woman to ever be elected to Congress [...]
  
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• NYSDOT launches Kensington Expressway listening sessions across WNY

  02-12-2025 21:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York residents can provide their feedback on the Kensington Expressway project in a new series of public listening sessions hosted by the New York State Department of Transportation. Marie Therese Dominguez, the Department's commissioner, announced Tuesday that the Queen City Forward listening sessions are designed to follow an open [...]
  
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• Salvation Army to shut down Kenmore stores

  02-12-2025 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Salvation Army will shut down its stores on Military Road in Kenmore later this month, it said in a letter to employees. The stores will close on Dec. 27. Employees were given the letter on Nov. 27 informing them of the decision. The Salvation Army is combining its Buffalo operations [...]
  
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• Indictment to be dismissed after man spends over 26 years in prison for murder

  02-12-2025 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a woman was killed in 1993, a man previously convicted in her murder will now have his indictment dismissed. Deborah Meindl, 33, was strangled, beaten and stabbed to death at her Tonawanda residence on Feb. 17, 1993. James Pugh was convicted in her murder, though no physical evidence ever tied [...]
  
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• Indictment expected to be dismissed after man spends over 26 years in prison for murder

  02-12-2025 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a woman was killed in 1993, a man previously convicted in her murder is now expected to have his indictment dismissed. Deborah Meindl, 33, was strangled, beaten and stabbed to death at her Tonawanda residence on Feb. 17, 1993. James Pugh was convicted in her murder, though no physical evidence [...]
  
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• Indictment dismissed after man spends over 26 years in prison for murder

  02-12-2025 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a woman was killed in 1993, a man previously convicted in her murder has had his indictment dismissed. Deborah Meindl, 33, was strangled, beaten and stabbed to death at her Tonawanda residence on Feb. 17, 1993. James Pugh was convicted in her murder, though no physical evidence ever tied him [...]
  
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• How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Bengals on Sunday

  02-12-2025 17:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Coming off a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bills will now turn their attention to another AFC North opponent in the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Sunday's game. Television The game will air on FOX. Joe Davis [...]
  
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• Psychiatric defense to be used in case of man accused of setting home on fire, killing baby and mother

  02-12-2025 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A notice of a psychiatric defense is expected to be filed after a man allegedly killed his girlfriend and their infant son and then set their house on fire. Kidane Haile, 30, is accused of murdering the two individuals in their Buffalo home in the Elmwood Village on Norwood Avenue. Haile [...]
  
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• Psychiatric defense could be used in case of man accused of setting home on fire, killing baby and mother

  02-12-2025 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Psychiatric defense could be used in the case of a man who allegedly killed his girlfriend and their infant son and then set their house on fire. Kidane Haile, 30, is accused of murdering the two individuals in their Buffalo home in the Elmwood Village on Norwood Avenue. Haile allegedly poured [...]
  
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• Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 2

  02-12-2025 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  In the sunset season for the concrete cathedral so often overflowed with as many as 80,000 passionate patrons, WIVB News 4 Buffalo is taking a daily look back over 400 games played in the Orchard Park stadium’s 52 years. 1979 — Broncos 19, Bills 16 — Entering the final month the ’79 season in the [...]
  
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• Josh Norris returns to boost Sabres in 5-1 win over Jets that brings record back to .500

  02-12-2025 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Top-line center Josh Norris tallied two goals and an assist in his return from a 24-game injury absence to lead the Sabres in a 5-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night at KeyBank Center. Jason Zucker, Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch also scored, Rasmus Dahlin and Zach Benson each [...]
  
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• Holiday Valley opens for the season on Dec. 5

  02-12-2025 03:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Holiday Valley announced that ski season at the popular Ellicottville ski resort will officially begin on Friday, Dec. 5. Lifts will operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on opening day. "We've had almost perfect weather to get our 68th winter season rolling with about 20 inches of natural snow and [...]
  
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• New initiative encourages people to visit theater district

  02-12-2025 01:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's Theatre and Entertainment District is inviting people to enjoy the "Holidays in the Heart of Buffalo." It's a new initiative to encourage people to visit, get a bite to eat, see a show, celebrate the arts, and enjoy the holiday magic in the air. "There is no better time to [...]
  
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• Bills pass rusher Joey Bosa injured hamstring in defeat of Steelers

  02-12-2025 01:25 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills defense incurred another battle wound while overcoming injuries to dominate the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Pass rusher Joey Bosa injured his hamstring, coach Sean McDermott said Monday, during a game in which the pass rusher played a key role in Buffalo's 23-7 victory. McDermott deferred comment on [...]
  
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• Buffalo man accused of illegally shooting deer

  02-12-2025 01:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been arrested after Town of Tonawanda Police say he illegally shot a deer on Ellicott Creek Road. Muhibul H. Anher, 59, is facing charges after police say a witness saw Anher shoot a deer near Ellicott Creek Road around 6 a.m. on Nov. 28. Officers located Anher's [...]
  
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