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• 3 shot at Genesee St. and Eller Ave.

  06-03-2017 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police were at the scene of a shooting at Eller Ave. and Genesee St.
  Three people were shot, police say, and one of them has serious injuries.
  Police transported one of the victims to prevent them from bleeding out.
  Traffic in the area is affected by the incident, according to police..@BPDAlerts just clearing scene at Genesee near Fisher and Eller sts where 3 people shot, 1 serious. @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/35Xt6Y8xM9
  — Dave Greber (@DaveGrebe
  
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• '17 for 17 Tour' raising money for children's hospitals

  30-06-2026 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Many Buffalo Bills fans are counting down the days until the 2026-2027 season begins. This year, one Bills fan is truly shifting his Buffalo Bills spirit into gear, and plans to travel to every Buffalo Bills game, both home and away. "My father and I talked about going to all 17 [...]
  
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• Buffalo receives more than $60M for 4 parking ramps

  29-06-2026 23:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo announced on Monday that it has closed the sale of four parking ramps to the Buffalo Parking Authority, generating more than $60 million in revenue for the city. Buffalo will receive $30 million "immediately," the city said, and the remaining amount will be spread over the fiscal [...]
  
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• CBS's Norah O'Donnell Visits the Chautauqua Institution

  29-06-2026 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For over 150 years, people have gathered at the Chautauqua Institution. It is a place where people don’t just come to relax and get away, but also to learn and share meaningful discussions with those around them. The institution is known for hosting distinguished guest speakers. Among past speakers is President [...]
  
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• Camp Good Days kicks off 2026 summer season

  29-06-2026 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Summer is in full swing in Lancaster, at Western New York Junior Good Days, part of Camp Good Days and Special Times. The weeklong camp is for children ages four to seven who have been impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Each summer, there are three Junior Good Days camps: [...]
  
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• ‘The guilt is unbearable’: Father confronts former friend who abused his daughter

  29-06-2026 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  The investigation began in January 2023, when Homeland Security Investigations received a referral from Queensland Police in Australia. Police there discovered 47 images of a little girl being sexually abused in a child pornography series that circulated globally.
  
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• Catholic Charities unveils behavioral health center

  29-06-2026 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Charities unveiled its behavioral health center on Monday with more amenities to serve the surrounding community. The work on the clinic, located on Rich Street, took nearly three years to complete. Improvements include a new elevator, HVAC systems and roof repairs. Leaders said the improvements will help elevate patient care. [...]
  
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• St. Bonaventure to host preseason game vs. Penn State at KeyBank Center

  29-06-2026 21:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team will host Penn State in a preseason game at KeyBank Center in October, the school announced Monday. The game will take place Saturday, Oct. 17. "We're extremely excited to return to Buffalo and KeyBank Center to host Penn State in the inaugural Greenlight Preseason Showcase," [...]
  
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• 2 injured in crash involving dirt bike

  29-06-2026 19:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities are investigating a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck that injured two people on Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Officials responded to Braley Road in the town of Porter around 10 a.m. after receiving a report of a serious injury motor vehicle accident. A dirt [...]
  
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• New specialty cafe opens at Walden Galleria

  29-06-2026 19:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new specialty cafe featuring a wide variety of global flavors has opened at the Walden Galleria. Taiba Coffee, which specializes in Yemeni coffee, is on the first floor of the mall near P.F. Chang's and The Melting Pot. The 1,150-square-foot cafe features authentic Yemeni coffee as well as an espresso [...]
  
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• 1-year-old Scottie is looking for a forever home

  29-06-2026 18:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Scottie, a 1-year-old from Texas who is looking for a forever home. "He's just 100% perfect in every way," Lauren Killian with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He's really good with my dog, he's been good with all the dogs he's met at Buddy's events. [...]
  
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• Beach season kicks off in Erie County

  29-06-2026 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of what is expected to be one of the hottest weeks of the summer, Erie County's beaches are officially open for the summer season. "It's really great that we're kicking off the summer season at the beach because it's going to be a really hot week with heat indexes in [...]
  
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• Seneca Resorts & Casinos continues Bills partnership

  29-06-2026 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills and Seneca Resorts & Casinos are bringing their longstanding partnership to the team's new home. The gaming corporation signed on as a founding partner with the team, the two sides said Monday. For several years, Seneca Resorts & Casinos has been the "Official Casino of the Buffalo Bills." [...]
  
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• Jessica Pegula wins opener at Wimbledon as No. 4 seed, avoiding another major upset

  29-06-2026 16:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon by defeating Dasha Vidmanova in straight sets Monday at the All England Club. Pegula, the No. 4 ranked player in the world, was coming off an upset loss in the first round at the French Open, and was beaten in her [...]
  
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• Supreme Court rules states can accept mail ballots after Election Day  

  29-06-2026 16:08 via wivb.com
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 that states can accept mail ballots after polls close in federal races, rejecting the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) push to defeat the practice. More than a dozen states deem mail ballots that arrive after Election Day valid, so long as they were postmarked by then. Justice Amy Coney [...]
  
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• Buffalo man charged with manslaughter in Gatchell Street slaying

  29-06-2026 15:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to allegedly beating a man to death on Gatchell Street in May, Buffalo police said Monday. Charles Williams, 37, is accused of beating 53-year-old Jason Sorden on the first block of Gatchell in the early morning hours of May 1. Sorden [...]
  
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• 1 injured in Niagara Street shooting, police investigate

  29-06-2026 15:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting on Niagara Street that seriously injured one man just after midnight on Monday, according to officials. Officers responded to the shooting call in the 1500 block of Niagara Street, where the victim was transported to ECMC for gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. Gun [...]
  
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• Eggert Road reopens after crash

  29-06-2026 14:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road was closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda for thirteen hours after an overnight crash, according to NITTEC. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at [...]
  
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• Crash shuts down Eggert Road

  29-06-2026 14:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road is closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at the scene. News 4 reached out to Town of Tonawanda [...]
  
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• Where to celebrate America 250 in WNY

  29-06-2026 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- America's 250th birthday will be celebrated across the country this Independence Day, with various special events taking place throughout Western New York. Here's how WNY is celebrating America's biggest birthday yet: Fireworks
  
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• This week in stadium concert history: June 28-July 4

  29-06-2026 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Following the sunset season for the concrete cathedral in Orchard Park, WIVB takes a weekly look back at nearly 50 concerts played in the stadium’s 53 years. June 28-July 4 July 3, 1976: Advertised as the "largest bicentennial celebration in New York State" in an edition of the "Tri-County Times," singer Helen Reddy, comedian Bill [...]
  
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• Late Niagara University hockey player honored by Sabres at NHL draft

  29-06-2026 05:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four months after 22-year-old Bradly Burden, a Niagara University Club Hockey player, tragically passed away in a car accident, his family, teammates, and coaches found themselves on one of hockey's biggest stages. "I know Bradly's up there super pumped up, excited that we got to do that and that his teammates [...]
  
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• Mario Lopez debuts new "Casa Mexico" tequila

  29-06-2026 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Actor Mario Lopez was back in the 716 Sunday to premiere his brand-new tequila "Casa Mexico." Lopez was at Premier Wine and Spirits on Sunday morning to debut the liquor while also meeting up with fans and signing bottles. "I always like to take the opportunity to meet people in the [...]
  
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• Read Across Buffalo kicks off at Canalside

  29-06-2026 01:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The ten-week 'Read Across Buffalo' program kicked off Sunday at Canalside. As part of the program, each reader gets an interactive reading map featuring landmarks across the city; participants can show their reading stars to the involved spots and, in return, receive books and other prizes. Heather Mattiuzzo with Read Across [...]
  
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• Buffalo Bandits host youth lacrosse clinic

  29-06-2026 00:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Young lacrosse players got the opportunity to learn from two of the best this weekend. Buffalo Bandits forwards Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith shared their skills as the team hosted a youth lacrosse clinic Sunday at Nichols School. Players from second grade all the way to high school were able to [...]
  
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• World's largest rubber duck returning to Canalside

  29-06-2026 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to WNY next weekend for the first time in a decade. From July 3 to 5, the six-story-tall "Mama Duck," as well as her 10-foot-tall baby, Timmy, will be on display at Canalside as part of their Independence Day Weekend festivities. The pair last [...]
  
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• World's largest duck returning to Canalside

  29-06-2026 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to WNY next weekend for the first time in a decade. From July 3 to 5, the six-story-tall "Mama Duck," as well as her 10-foot-tall baby, Timmy, will be on display at Canalside as part of their Independence Day Weekend festivities. The pair last [...]
  
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• Freedom Walk 2026 showcases traveling Harriet Tubman statue

  29-06-2026 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The historic Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor celebrated Freedom Walk 2026 on Sunday, headlined by artist Wesley Wofford's traveling statue of Harriet Tubman. According to organizers, the statue represents America's struggles to live up to its promise of freedom. The walk, which retraces the path many African Americans took to [...]
  
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• Historic Seneca Chief returns to Canalside after statewide voyage

  28-06-2026 04:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dozens filled Canalside Saturday welcoming the historic replica Erie Canal boat 'Seneca Chief' back to Buffalo's waterfront, marking its ceremonial homecoming after a statewide journey. "The Erie Canal is not just a story of growth and progress but one that calls on us to reflect more thoughtfully on our history, recognizing [...]
  
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• 31st Ride for Roswell breaks fundraising record

  28-06-2026 04:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of riders, volunteers, survivors, patients, and supporters gathered at the University at Buffalo North Campus Saturday for the 31st Ride for Roswell. The more than 6,000 participating cyclists broke a new fundraising record of $6.3 million to support cancer research and patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. "These funds [...]
  
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