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• Agents in the air help protect the border

  14-11-2016 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Look up the next you visit one of Western New York’s landmarks, and there’s a chance you’ll see federal agents in the air. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) increasingly relies on helicopters to help secure our border. The choppers provide the quickest and easiest surveillance options.
  News 4 asked, and federal agents agreed to let us fly along so we could see the unique challenges they face every day.
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• Great Pumpkin Farm's 31st season underway

  28-09-2026 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence kicked off its 2026 season last weekend, and with a pie-eating contest on Saturday and much more to come through October, COO Benjamin Schultz is ready to extend the attraction's legacy in its 31st year. "We pride ourselves on being the biggest and the best," [...]
  
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• Bills Mafia helps fan find late father's ashes lost at stadium

  28-09-2026 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one Bills fan, this season brought a moment she had been looking forward to -- and one she knew would be incredibly difficult. Her dad died six months ago; he was a die-hard Bills fan, and she said the love for the team was something they shared as a family. [...]
  
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• Greg Rousseau continues his historic start to the season in win over Chargers

  27-09-2026 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the Bills offense struggling to find a rhythm and turning the ball over repeatedly, Buffalo needed someone on defense to help pick up the slack -- and for the third week in a row, Greg Rousseau answered the call. The sixth-year pass rusher continued his fast start to the season [...]
  
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• Allen, Bills outlast Chargers 24-16 despite 5 turnovers

  27-09-2026 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Allen’s second score, a 1-yard plunge with 7:35 left, gave Buffalo its first lead. The Bills then sealed the win on James [...]
  
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• Lawrence throws 3 TD passes as Jaguars rout Patriots and raise more questions about Maye

  27-09-2026 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, including one on which Parker Washington made a fingertip catch in the end zone, and the Jacksonville Jaguars bounced back from their worst offensive performance in nearly a year to dominate New England 35-6 on Sunday. Lawrence also strangely gave himself up at the 1-yard [...]
  
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• Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series games to have prime-time starts

  27-09-2026 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will get prime time exposure in Major League Baseball's Wild Card Series. All three potential games in the AL first-round matchup that begins Tuesday will start at about 8 p.m. EDT and be televised by NBC, MLB said Sunday. Atlanta's series hosting Philadelphia [...]
  
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• WR D.J. Moore, DL Ed Oliver active vs. Chargers

  27-09-2026 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several key players are active for Sunday's Bills game against the Los Angeles Chargers after being listed as questionable heading into the game. Wide receiver D.J. Moore will play against the Chargers after suffering a shoulder injury in the team's Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver [...]
  
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• 3 teens charged after alleged carjacking

  27-09-2026 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three Buffalo teenagers are facing robbery charges after an alleged early Sunday morning armed carjacking in South Buffalo, according to the Buffalo Police Department. Authorities said officers were called the 200 block of Willett Street around 2:15 a.m. Sunday. A vitcim reported that they were robbed at gunpoint with the suspects taking [...]
  
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• Bills fan's alcoholics anonymous initiative forms new partnership

  27-09-2026 02:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two years ago, Andy Borden had an idea. Borden, who was on his own journey to sobriety, got the idea to create a place for those in recovery to gather at Bills games, after attending a Notre Dame football game and seeing hundreds of people come together before kickoff. "That was [...]
  
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• 1 injured in Fillmore Avenue shooting

  27-09-2026 01:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg on Fillmore Avenue Saturday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1400 block of Fillmore Avenue shortly before 2 p.m., where they found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound [...]
  
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• Roswell Park, MANUP host 15th annual Cruisin' for a Cure

  27-09-2026 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center and MANUP Buffalo Niagara hosted the 15th annual Cruisin' for a Cure event Saturday. In addition to showcasing nearly 300 cars and featuring food trucks, door prizes, raffles, and a meet-and-greet with Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back [...]
  
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• Buffalo Fire Department responds to 2-alarm fire on Sycamore Street

  27-09-2026 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire on Sycamore Street on Saturday, a city spokesperson said. The incident involved a vacant two and a half story structure in the 900 block of Sycamore Street. Buffalo Fire responded to the call shortly before 4:30 p.m., arriving to find fire throughout [...]
  
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• Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's brings community together at Outer Harbor

  27-09-2026 00:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly 2,000 community members traveled to Buffalo's Outer Harbor on Saturday for the Alzheimer's Association's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Christopher Phillips, vice chair of the walk's board of directors, said that the event brings the community together to support those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as their caregivers. [...]
  
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• Annual Take a Breath for Life 5k held at Hamburg Fairgrounds

  27-09-2026 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Runners and walkers from across Western New York headed to the Hamburg Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 17th annual Take a Breath for Life 5k. The event, which is open to participants ages six and up, features raffle baskets and other prizes, food and drinks, and live music, with the goal [...]
  
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• Game Day, the UB Way: Homecoming brings the Herd together

  26-09-2026 23:59 via wivb.com
  
  AMERST, N.Y. (WIVB) —The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres aren’t the only major sports draws in WNY this fall. Thousands of University at Buffalo students, alumni, and supporters blanketed the campus Saturday for UB's homecoming weekend. Many set up tailgate parties in parking lots surrounding Broadview Stadium where the UB Bulls were facing off with [...]
  
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• Zellner to remain as ECDC Chair

  26-09-2026 21:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jeremy Zellner will remain as chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee after being reelected by committee members at the party's biennial reorganizational meeting Saturday. Zellner defeated Erie County legislator Jeanne Vinal and Amherst Council Member John Davis with more than 85% of the vote. “I'm glad we had a contest,” [...]
  
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• Eight people injured after crash at Bike and Car Show in NT

  26-09-2026 13:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Eight people were hurt, including some with serious injuries after a crash at Bike and Car Show in the City of North Tonawanda, according to the North Tonawanda Fire Department. Emergency crews were called to the American Harley Davidson on Erie Avenue around 8 p.m. for a report of multiple people being [...]
  
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• More experts join calls to move Niagara Falls family from contaminated property

  26-09-2026 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pressure on state officials to relocate a family on 99th Street in Niagara Falls intensified Friday after the discovery of industrial waste and elevated chemical contamination on their property earlier this summer. Homeowners Daniel and Jocelyn McKiernan were joined at a news conference by a host of people and organizations, [...]
  
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• Buffalo Sabres hold annual Community Day

  25-09-2026 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Buffalo Sabres spent the day spreading some community spirit with their annual Community Day. "It's so easy for us to get so fixated on our little bubble at the rink and kind of our day-to-day, and what we're doing, but sometimes you forget all the support you have outside the city," forward [...]
  
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• Local businesses, organizations impacted by record high diesel prices

  25-09-2026 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York area marked a new record high for the average price of diesel fuel on Thursday, coming in at $6.36 per gallon according to AAA, compared to just one year ago when it was $3.89. Several gas stations in the area showed the price of diesel at $6.39. [...]
  
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• Buffalo airport celebrates 100 years

  25-09-2026 23:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport celebrated a milestone on Friday as one of the oldest public airports in the entire country. Friday marked 100 years in operation for the airport, which quickly became an important transportation hub. The Buffalo Municipal Airport was founded in 1926. The NFTA said the agency hopes [...]
  
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• Bill introduced to support newborn health screenings

  25-09-2026 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on Thursday to announce the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would dedicate federal resources to newborn screenings for serious health conditions. According to a statement from Langworthy's office, while the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is updated regularly, [...]
  
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• 2 WNY Starbucks locations to close

  25-09-2026 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Starbucks locations in Western New York are set to close as part of the coffee chain's nationwide round of closures this week. The two locations -- at 1703 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst and 3540 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell -- are scheduled to close on Saturday, the company confirmed. Starbucks [...]
  
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• Bills move return specialist Greg Dortch to main roster

  25-09-2026 22:54 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills have signed wide receiver and kick returner Greg Dortch to the 53-man roster after elevating the veteran player from the practice squad for the first two games of the regular season. Defensive back Jordan Hancock was placed on injured reserve to make room for Dortch on the roster. [...]
  
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• Bills injuries: DL Ed Oliver, WRs DJ Moore, Keon Coleman questionable vs. Chargers

  25-09-2026 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three starting players are questionable to play for the Bills in Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver, along with wide receivers DJ Moore and Keon Coleman each increased their participation level in Friday's practice from the previous day, improving their chances of being available for [...]
  
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• Erie County completes Bowen Road improvement project

  25-09-2026 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Department of Public Works highlighted recent road improvements in Elma on Friday. Poloncarz said that the county invested about $1.8 million to recycle existing pavement and install new driving surfaces on Bowen Road between Buffalo Street and Rice Road. "Cold in-place is a mix [...]
  
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• 1 injured, 1 charged after alleged robbery

  25-09-2026 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was taken to the hospital after he was allegedly robbed during an assault Friday morning, Buffalo police said. Around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Lovejoy Street, where a group of people allegedly beat a 53-year-old man. Police said the man was allegedly maced [...]
  
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• Tonawanda man admits to killing wife

  25-09-2026 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man has admitted to killing his wife at their home in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Nicholas Malvaso, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder. Malvaso struck and killed 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso by hitting her with a hammer, officials said, around 2:45 a.m. [...]
  
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• Buffalo man accused of mail theft, bank fraud

  25-09-2026 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been accused of using postal service keys to steal mail from collection boxes in Cheektowaga and deposit stolen checks, the United States Attorney's Office said. Jaquan Greene, 20, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges carry a [...]
  
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