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• Damar Hamlin nominated for ESPY Award

  01-07-2026 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been nominated for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his leadership in turning a life-altering medical emergency into a national mission. In 2023, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, his Chasing M's Foundation raises [...]
  
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• Buffalo Public Schools face scrutiny for disproportionate suspensions

  01-07-2026 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, parents, students and advocates have argued Buffalo Public Schools rely too heavily on suspensions. Now, they're asking the Buffalo Common Council to help make sure promised reforms don't stop on paper. This all stems from the New York Attorney General's investigation into Buffalo Public Schools. In February, the attorney [...]
  
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• Woman charged with aiding terror group

  01-07-2026 04:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Irondequoit woman is facing federal charges after she was accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources" to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, is accused of making roughly 80 cryptocurrency transfers, totaling more than $30,000 to a person [...]
  
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• Tips on maximizing gas mileage from AAA

  01-07-2026 04:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Despite the rising prices of rentals and gas, more than 72 million people are expected to travel over the upcoming week to celebrate Independence Day. That number is up from last year's travel rate. AAA projects that of that number, more than 61 million people will travel by car. AAA representatives [...]
  
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• 1 injured in incident involving purported fireworks, officials say

  01-07-2026 03:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several people were injured after an incident involving purported fireworks in Buffalo, city officials said on Tuesday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Lathrop Street around 8 p.m. Officials said when fire crews arrived on scene, they found no fire, but several [...]
  
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• City resources help residents beat the heat

  01-07-2026 01:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major heatwave is hitting Buffalo just days before America's 250th birthday. The city is helping residents cool down with several resources, including splash pads that are already open to beat the heat. On July 1 the city's pools will officially open, including a brand new one located at Masten Park. [...]
  
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• 14-pound baby stuns parents, hospital staff in WNY

  01-07-2026 00:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca family is celebrating the birth of their healthy baby girl, who's making headlines because of her unusual size. Born earlier this month at an astonishing weight, this baby left not only her family but also the hospital staff at Golisano Children's Hospital shocked. “They had estimated her to [...]
  
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• July 4 fireworks will not happen downtown Buffalo

  01-07-2026 00:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks will not take place downtown Buffalo for this year's Independence Day celebration, according to city officials. Officials said they discussed the idea of fireworks, but after exploring potential locations, they could not find a safe and widely accessible viewing area. As a result, there will not be a downtown fireworks [...]
  
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