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• Buffalo man sentenced after lying in connection with fentanyl death

  15-05-2025 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man will spend the next three years and five months in prison after he lied to protect a drug dealer whose fentanyl killed a victim in 2019, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
  Roman Lapp, 50, provided heroin/fentanyl/acetyl fentanyl to an individual after he obtained it from Steven Gonzalez in June 2019. The individual took the drugs, overdosed and died.
  Lapp lied to the Buffalo Police Department and federal law enforcement about who he got the fentanyl from.
  
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• 'Santa Run and Food Drive' in Amherst

  22-12-2025 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The highly anticipated Santa Run and Food Drive brought the holiday cheer to Amherst on Sunday morning. Firefighters from the area led a parade-style Christmas celebration for the surrounding neighborhoods. The firefighters were joined by Santa Claus, and they gave the community a chance to support those in need. Nonperishables were [...]
  
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• Different script, same result in Bills' win over Browns

  22-12-2025 01:06 via wivb.com
  CLEVELAND (WIVB) -- So often this season, the Bills have followed a familiar formula -- sluggish starts, a halftime reset, and a dominant second half. This game, however, flipped that script. Buffalo came out firing, scoring touchdowns on its first three possessions before the offense stalled. Instead of pulling away early, the Bills had to [...]
  
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• James Cook's historic season continues

  21-12-2025 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- James Cook continues to run his way into the record books. With 117 yards and two touchdowns in Buffalo's 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Cook has 1,532 rushing yards on the season -- moving him into third place in franchise history for the most rushing yards by a [...]
  
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• Last-minute shoppers race to wrap things up

  21-12-2025 22:38 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the countdown to Christmas continues, shoppers are racing to wrap things up. With Christmas just days away, both time and gift options are running out. While some shoppers know exactly what they're looking for, others are making game-time decisions. "I am definitely the type to wait until the last [...]
  
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• Bills win 4th in a row with 23-20 win over Browns

  21-12-2025 22:10 via wivb.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — James Cook rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen played through a foot injury and the Buffalo Bills drew closer to a playoff berth with a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Ty Johnson also had a rushing score for the Bills (11-4), who have won four straight [...]
  
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• White Sox is looking for a forever home

  21-12-2025 20:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured White Sox, an energetic dog who is looking for a forever home. "White Sox is about 13 months old, she was a rescue. She is a border collie and border collies are all about having fun," said Tina Hassler with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. "She [...]
  
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• Fran Lucca, longtime Buffalo broadcaster, dies

  21-12-2025 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Famer Fran Lucca has died. Lucca started out at WIVB News 4 back when the station was still known as WBEN. He served as a producer and reporter for WBEN's radio and television newscasts for over two decades. He later went on to be a reporter and [...]
  
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• Sabres add Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn to front office

  21-12-2025 16:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have added former NHL general manager Marc Bergevin and salary cap specialist Josh Flynn to their front office. “Both Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn bring a wealth of unique experience and perspective, and I am excited to add them to the Buffalo Sabres organization,” Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen stated [...]
  
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• Woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on Kensington Avenue

  21-12-2025 14:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 70-year-old woman is dead after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on Kensington Avenue Saturday evening, according to Amherst Police. Police said it happened in front 1970 Kensington Ave. around 6 p.m. Saturday when a 57-year-old woman driving a 2022 Jeep Compass hit the 70-year-old victim who was walking in [...]
  
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• Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 21

  21-12-2025 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  Dec. 21 2003 — Dolphins 20, Bills 3 — In the final home game for famed radio broadcaster and WIVB sports director Van Miller, the Bills didn’t provide many highlights for him to call. Buffalo was already eliminated from the playoffs in the last of three seasons under coach Gregg Williams, and ensured themselves a [...]
  
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• Basement flood leaves local homeowner caught between town and NYSEG

  21-12-2025 05:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A flooded basement, a broken water line and a dispute over who is responsible have left a Lockport homeowner caught between the town and a utility company. Kelly Martin said she and her husband's plans to enjoy the final weeks of the year were washed away after a utility project outside their [...]
  
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• Local salon owner offers post cancer hair extensions

  21-12-2025 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  A Cheektowaga salon owner is stepping up to help restore confidence for women who lost their hair during cancer treatment. Maria D'Amato, owner of Di Lusso Salon and Spa, has worked in the hair industry for 25 years and has operated her salon for 15 years. Six weeks ago, she said [...]
  
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• Amherst police investigating Kensington Avenue crash

  21-12-2025 02:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Amherst police are investigating a crash on Kensington Avenue between Harlem Road and Concord Place that occurred early Saturday evening. Kensington Avenue is closed as the investigation continues. Officials urge drivers to avoid the area at this time. Police ask local residents and drivers with security or dash-camera footage of the area [...]
  
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• Sabres outlast Islanders in shootout for 5th straight victory

  21-12-2025 02:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Josh Norris scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout to give the Sabres their fifth consecutive victory, 3-2 against the New York Islanders on Saturday. Tage Thompson scored in his sixth straight game, Rasmus Dahlin had a goal for the highlight reel, Jack Quinn had the other [...]
  
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• Teenager killed after being hit by truck in West Seneca

  21-12-2025 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A teenager was killed after he was struck by a pickup truck Thursday night, according to West Seneca Police. Around 9:30 p.m., police said they responded to Clinton Street near Maplewood Avenue where 16-year-old Paul Alvarez had been struck by a pickup truck. The boy received medical treatment at the scene [...]
  
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• Seneca Nation takes ownership of Grand Island land

  20-12-2025 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The town of Grand Island announced Saturday that it will donate more than 200 acres of land to the Seneca Nation. According to a release from the Seneca Nation, its leaders purchased 207 acres from Acquest Development for one dollar. The property is located west of I-190 between Long Road and [...]
  
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• Annual Christmas party honors WNY veterans

  20-12-2025 04:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York's veterans were honored with holiday cheer at WNY Heroes' annual Christmas party Friday. The family-friendly event kicked off at the nonprofit's location on East Delevan Ave. early Friday evening, offering a warm and festive space for local veterans and their loved ones. Families were able to enjoy classic [...]
  
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• Hochul ends '100-foot-law' through new legislation

  20-12-2025 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Friday eliminating the "100-foot-rule" for new natural gas hookups, shifting the cost of installation away from existing utility customers across the state. The new law rolls back the decades-old requirement mandating that all existing utility customers must pay for the first 100 feet of [...]
  
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• Sabrehood: A new era for Buffalo's female fans

  20-12-2025 03:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo, much like women themselves, is diverse, passionate and powerful. Sabres fans come in all ages and from all walks of life, and that’s exactly who the Sabrehood Women’s Collection was created for: everyone who proudly supports the Buffalo Sabres. Rachel Thompson, Kylie Tuch, and Carolina Matovac are [...]
  
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• New Hamburg senior center to be named after West Herr chairman

  19-12-2025 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Hamburg announcing Friday that their new senior and community center will be named after a man who's left a lasting impact on the community. Brad Hafner may be the Chairman of West Herr Automotive Group, but on any given day you can likely catch him at their dealerships [...]
  
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• Salvation Army Buffalo helps families find toys for the holidays

  19-12-2025 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Salvation Army's Toy Shoppe helps families receive gifts for their loved ones during the holidays for free. It's a tradition that's been going on for decades. "I'm impressed on how generous the people from the City of Buffalo and Western New York are and how many toys we get every [...]
  
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• Stefanik exits New York governor race and Congress

  19-12-2025 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Republican U.S. Congressmember Elise Stefanik of New York announced Friday afternoon that she’s suspending her campaign for governor and will not seek re-election to her Congressional seat. The tweet announcing her decision cited her desire to focus on her family and avoid a long primary battle. "I have thought deeply about [...]
  
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• Tre'Davious White shines in comeback for Bills defense

  19-12-2025 21:20 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tre'Davious White’s journey in Buffalo has never followed a straight line. Drafted in 2017 as the first pick of the Sean McDermott era, White quickly became one of the faces of the franchise. A pair of Pro Bowl selections and countless big plays turned him into a fan favorite and [...]
  
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• Cirque du Soleil swings into Buffalo with holiday magic

  19-12-2025 20:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — "'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil" is transforming Shea's Performing Arts Center into a whimsical winter wonderland. Inspired by the Christmas poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas," "'Twas the Night Before..." tells the story of a girl named Isabella and her father as they rediscover the light of the [...]
  
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• Ellicottville man sentenced after traveling with victims out-of-state for sex acts

  19-12-2025 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Ellicottville man was sentenced after he spent almost a year giving drugs to victims who were addicted and transporting them out of state for sex, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Officials said Anthony Burris, 35, threatened violence toward two victims in order for them to perform sexual acts. One [...]
  
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• Advanced nuclear energy technologies coming to New York, Ontario

  19-12-2025 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are teaming up to bring advanced nuclear energy technologies to New York and Ontario, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Friday. The technologies will include large-scale nuclear and small modular reactors. Under a signed Memorandum of [...]
  
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• Buffalo scrapping plans for new animal shelter on Niagara Street

  19-12-2025 17:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo city administrators are scrapping plans for a new animal shelter that was set to be located on Niagara Street, they said Friday. The planned animal shelter, announced in June, was set to be located at 1294 Niagara Street, near Lafayette Avenue and Auburn Avenue on Buffalo's West Side. The city [...]
  
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• Buffalo band The Weather Might Say Otherwise releases new EP, 'Breeding Passive Acceptance'

  19-12-2025 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo band The Weather Might Say Otherwise Friday morning released their second EP, “Breeding Passive Acceptance,” which follows the Nov. 24 release of their single “Omeganaut.” The band, consisting of frontman and guitarist Damian Brown, bassist Tanor Morrison, and drummer Zach Richardson, started playing together while in college at SUNY Fredonia. [...]
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced for fatal 2024 shooting

  19-12-2025 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was given 25 years to life in prison Thursday after he shot and killed a man last year, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Alfonzo Quinney, 49, shot and killed 28-year-old Elijah Mingo on the 100 block of Northland Avenue. Mingo [...]
  
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