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• Couple’s break-up on plane shared live on Twitter

  25-08-2015 05:22 via wivb.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A woman on a flight out of Raleigh-Durham International created a sensation Sunday when she live tweeted about a couple on the plane having a break-up.
  Kelly Keegs was on the flight when she noticed the couple across the aisle having an intimate conversation. She started posting what was happening on Twitter.
  “This guy on the plane just broke up with his girlfriend and she’s SOBBING,” Keegs tweeted.
  She continued to tweet about their conversation, a
  
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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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• Buffalo teen charged after police recover loaded handgun

  25-09-2026 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teenager is facing charges after police recovered a loaded weapon during a search warrant conducted on Earl Place on Thursday. During the search, Buffalo police recovered a loaded handgun that was previously reported stolen from Lancaster. The 16-year-old boy was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of [...]
  
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• Sabres sign D Matt Grzelcyk to 1-year deal

  25-09-2026 17:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres added some depth to their group of defensemen on Friday, signing veteran Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth $850,000. Grzelcyk is entering his 10th full NHL season, having spent a majority of his career with the Boston Bruins. A third-round pick of the Bruins in 2012, Grzelcyk [...]
  
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• Young patients design New Era’s returning Billustration caps

  25-09-2026 16:29 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Eight children receiving care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo are getting the chance to turn their creativity into something Bills quarterback Josh Allen will wear on the field. The children designed custom Buffalo Bills caps as part of the second year of the Billustration campaign, a partnership involving Allen, New [...]
  
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• 4 games to watch: Rivalry games, city showdowns and live broadcasts highlight Week 4

  25-09-2026 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York’s most storied football rivalry headlines a Week 4 slate that also includes some prime-time matchups between sectional title contenders, and the first high school contest to be streamed live on the WIVB+ channel. Here are some of the games we’re watching this weekend. Bennett (1-2) vs. Health Sciences [...]
  
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• Josh Allen poster completed in Downtown Buffalo

  25-09-2026 05:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The massive Josh Allen Gatorade poster planned for the side of the Statler Hotel in Downtown Buffalo was completed on Thursday. The poster, coming in at 110 feet wide and 120 feet high, features Josh Allen next to the phrase, "It lives here." This marks the second year that Allen has [...]
  
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• Buffalo Zoo hosts Enchanted Pumpkin Trail

  25-09-2026 04:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall fun is underway with the Buffalo Zoo launching its new Enchanted Pumpkin Trail. Marking the zoo's first major event following the cancelation of its annual Zoomagination Lantern Festival earlier this summer, the after-hours event features jack-o-lantern and dinosaur displays, as well as special photo opportunities and select animals on exhibit. [...]
  
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• Dunkirk woman sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

  25-09-2026 01:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk woman who was convicted of theft of government money was sentenced Thursday to serve three years' probation, the United States District Attorney's Office said. In July 2020, Angela Kellogg, 35, provided personal information, including her social security number, to a co-conspirator knowing it would be used to obtain money [...]
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visits Buffalo for voting initiative

  25-09-2026 00:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrived in Buffalo Thursday afternoon for a training session to get out the vote in November's election. "I think Buffalo is one of the most exciting places in New York State in terms of the rejuvenation of voter mobilization and input; we have a new mayor, we have [...]
  
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• Sabres unveil new food, arena upgrades for 2026-27 season

  24-09-2026 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new season for the Buffalo Sabres means new outstanding food is coming to KeyBank Center. Fans have a lot to look forward to ahead of the team's home opener on Oct. 3, including arena upgrades. They can find delicious food and treats, including Beaver Tail and Chocolate Bacon Milkshakes, the [...]
  
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