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• Bills nominate Dion Dawkins for Walter Payton Man of the Year award

  05-12-2025 05:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins was nominated for 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday, honoring his dedication and charitable efforts to the Western New York community. It's Dawkins' fourth time receiving this notable recognition, which highlights one player from each of the NFL's 32 clubs for their commitment on [...]
  
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• Chase Lundt joins community events, volunteers during first year with the Bills

  05-12-2025 13:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rookie offensive tackle Chase Lundt is enjoying his introduction to the Bills culture. “I grew up in Texas, so this is definitely a lot different for me just in terms of the environment and the city itself,” he said. “But just being here, I think it’s just been so much fun [...]
  
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• Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 5

  05-12-2025 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. Dec. 5 1993 — Raiders 25, Bills 24 — A month before the coldest game in [...]
  
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• Buffalo Bills honor Dion Dawkins as 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year

  05-12-2025 05:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins was named as the team's 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday, honoring his dedication and charitable efforts to the Western New York community. It's Dawkins' fourth time receiving this notable recognition, which highlights one player from each of the NFL's 32 clubs for their [...]
  
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• Snowy footprints lead police to Kenmore gun shop burglary attempt

  05-12-2025 03:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teenagers were accused of an attempted burglary at a Kenmore gun shop early Thursday, police said. Town of Tonawanda and Kenmore officers responded to an alarm at the Blue Tuna Guns on Ontario Street, finding broken glass on the door and window, but no signs of entry or stolen items. [...]
  
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• Sanborn post office to relocate to Niagara Falls in 2026

  05-12-2025 03:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The U.S. Postal Service confirmed Thursday that the Sanborn post office will move operations to the LaSalle station postal facility in Niagara Falls in February 2026. USPS officials said the office closure will not impact mail services in Sanborn and that a retail presence will remain in the community, including P.O. [...]
  
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• 25th annual winter walk returns to North Tonawanda this weekend

  05-12-2025 02:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Carolers, businesses and non-profit organizations will come together Saturday, Dec. 6 for North Tonawanda's 25th annual winter walk at Gateway Harbor. The event begins at 2 p.m. with a Christmas tree lighting to follow at 6 p.m. at the harbor. “This 25-year milestone represents countless memories, traditions, and the dedication of [...]
  
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• Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

  05-12-2025 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. Prosecutors went back to a grand jury in Virginia after a judge’s [...]
  
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• Tips for staying safe in the bitter cold temperatures

  05-12-2025 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As temperatures continue to drop, tips are being provided about what people should do if they plan on being outside during the cold temperatures, or what to do if you need assistance. "Layers. Layers is the key, you know you got to have the right amount of layers on, you don't [...]
  
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• Local effort to catch online predators in WNY has Cheektowaga Police investigating

  04-12-2025 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An online effort to catch child predators in Western New York has gone viral on social media and has now led to an investigation with the Cheektowaga Police Department. It's often described as an amateur version of "To Catch a Predator," a reality show featuring sting operations and decoy actors used [...]
  
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• Grant improves transportation access at Clarence Senior Center

  04-12-2025 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new grant is upgrading accessible transportation at the Clarence Senior Center, improving Rural Transit Service availability for residents of Clarence and Newstead. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Thursday that a $236,000 project funded the completed reconstruction of the center's parking lot and garage through the Community Development Block Grant. [...]
  
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• New court documents: Tops shooter notified over 60 Discord users in minutes before massacre

  04-12-2025 22:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron notified over 60 Discord users in the minutes prior to carrying out an attack on the Jefferson Avenue grocery store on May 14, 2022, according to new court documents unsealed earlier this week. FBI agents spent more than three months sifting through more than one [...]
  
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• Kleinhans to be first-time host for mayor inauguration

  04-12-2025 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kleinhans Music Hall will host the Buffalo mayoral inauguration for the first time ever. Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan announced that he will hold his New Year's Day inauguration at the 85-year-old music hall. He will be sworn in by Judge Anthony Brindisi, who Ryan served with in the New York State Assembly [...]
  
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• Bills brace for final stretch in playoff push

  04-12-2025 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With just five games left in the regular season, the Buffalo Bills are clinging to the final wild card spot. The margin for error is razor-thin. Quarterback Josh Allen says he embraces the pressure that comes with this time of year. “It’s the best time to play football," he said. "When [...]
  
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• Erie 1 BOCES offering free haircuts in December

  04-12-2025 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie 1 BOCES is giving back to the community this month with free haircuts for people of all ages. The "Haircuts for the Holidays" initiative includes a complimentary shampoo, haircut and style at their workforce development student salon and barbershop, both in Cheektowaga. "At Erie 1 BOCES, we understand that the [...]
  
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• Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 4

  04-12-2025 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. Dec. 4 1977 — Washington 10, Buffalo 0 — The Bills bookended their ’77 home slate [...]
  
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• Riverside Academy closed Dec. 4 after malfunction fills school with smoke

  04-12-2025 12:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Riverside Academy (PS 208) is closed today after a water pump's mechanical malfunction at the school caused "a significant amount" of smoke to be released from the school's boiler system. According to Buffalo Public Schools, the district will be closing the school out of an abundance of caution as smoke odor [...]
  
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• Sabres start long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly

  04-12-2025 04:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres started their longest road trip in 15 seasons with a game that unraveled for them in less than a minute's time. The Flyers scored three goals within 59 seconds of the first period to win 5-2 on Wednesday night as the Sabres were unable to carry the momentum from [...]
  
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• Sabres reboard struggle bus, starting long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly

  04-12-2025 04:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres started their longest road trip in 15 seasons with a game that unraveled for them in less than a minute's time. The Flyers scored three goals within 59 seconds of the first period to win 5-2 on Wednesday night as the Sabres were unable to carry the momentum from [...]
  
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• Large water main break fixed in South Buffalo, traffic restored

  04-12-2025 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A large water main break at South Park Avenue and Folger Street has been repaired after about 40 homes in South Buffalo were left without water Wednesday night, officials said Thursday. Both traffic and water service to the affected homes have been restored.
  
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• Large water main break causes closures in South Buffalo

  04-12-2025 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Around 40 homes in South Buffalo are without water following a large water main break at South Park Avenue and Folger Street, officials said. Officials said that South Park Avenue is closed between Trowbridge Street and Southside Parkway, and it is expected to remain closed through Thursday morning. Drivers are advised [...]
  
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• Stricter traffic violations are coming to NYS in 2026

  04-12-2025 02:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Drivers across New York State will see new changes to the traffic violation point system beginning in early 2026, including stricter license suspension rules. A driver's license is currently subject to suspension if 11 points are accrued over a span of 18 months. New rules will change that threshold, suspending or revoking [...]
  
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• Bills claim Darius Slay, veteran cornerback waived by Steelers

  04-12-2025 01:41 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills claimed cornerback Darius Slay off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, adding a six-time Pro Bowler to the secondary. The 34-year-old Slay started nine games for the Steelers this season but was inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills. He made 178 starts (including playoffs) in [...]
  
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• Fort Erie mayor reacts to proposed dual citizenship ban

  04-12-2025 00:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A newly proposed federal bill could force Americans who have dual citizenship to give that up -- and it's already raising concerns here in Western New York. The bill was proposed by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno. The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 would eliminate dual citizenship in the United States, forcing [...]
  
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• Dinosaur BBQ returns to WNY with new location

  03-12-2025 23:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular barbecue restaurant is back open in Western New York at a new location. Several months after closing its downtown location, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is back up and running in Hamburg. The restaurant is at the former Perkins building down the road from the McKinley Mall. The restaurant said that while [...]
  
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• BPS students receive free tickets and skate rentals at Canalside

  03-12-2025 22:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Rich Entertainment Group is providing 46,000 admission tickets and skate rental tickets for Buffalo Public Schools students, faculty, and staff to enjoy. "This is a great opportunity for families to get outside and embrace the winter weather here in Buffalo, be active, and just enjoy [...]
  
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• New Year's Eve party packs now available at select Tops

  03-12-2025 22:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Party hats, noisemakers, disco spotlights and more are now available for New Year's Eve at select Tops Friendly Markets through the Independent Health Foundation's family party packs. The foundation's 37th annual First Night Buffalo program also features a free family New Year's Eve show available online with a complete entertainment lineup. [...]
  
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• Winter storm classification: The difference between advisories, watches and warnings

  03-12-2025 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  Western New York has gotten an early taste of winter this season, with two lake effect systems and one Nor'easter in late November and early December. Snow, ice and high winds have battered the area with travel already becoming difficult for some. Alerts are issued frequently by the National Weather Service to keep us weather-aware [...]
  
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• Bills secondary faces tough test against Bengals’ Joe Burrow

  03-12-2025 21:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills’ secondary has been one of the team’s strengths this season, but they’ll face a major challenge with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow back in the lineup. Burrow, who was injured in Week 2, returned during Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving game and immediately changed the dynamic of their offense. Bills Coach Sean [...]
  
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• Buffalo dispensary offering $20k for information on 2024 burglary

  03-12-2025 20:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Marijuana retail dispensary 716 Cannabis is asking for help from the community after thieves stole over $300,000 worth of cannabis from their store in February 2024. The company is offering $20,000 to anyone with any information that will lead to an arrest. On Feb. 24, 2024, an unknown individual entered the [...]
  
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