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• French president says suspect killed 3, injured 16

  23-03-2018 19:45 via wivb.com
  FRANCE (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says the armed man who took hostages in a supermarket killed three people and wounded 16 others.
  Macron said investigators are trying to establish how the suspect obtained the gun used in the attack in Trebes and nearby city of Carcassonne, where officials say the 26-year-old hijacked a car and claimed his first victim.
  Macron added detectives will also try to find out how and when Redouane Lakdim got radicalized. The suspect, who was shot and
  
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• Prayer vigil held as community seeks answers about Jaylen Griffin's killer

  03-05-2024 00:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family of Jaylen Griffin, whose body was found last month after being missing for nearly four years, is standing with community leaders to find answers about his killer.Local groups stood with Griffin's father Thursday at the house on Sheffield Avenue in South Buffalo, where the 12-year-old's body was found.
  Griffin was last seen in August 2020, after leaving a corner store near his home on Warren Avenue. He was reported missing two days later."That's why we're here t
  
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• Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown defends proposed 9% tax increase

  03-05-2024 00:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mayor Byron Brown defended his proposed 9% tax levy increase in the City of Buffalo during News 4 WIVB's monthly Ask the Mayor segment Thursday, saying that the hike is necessary due to rising costs."If we don't want to go backwards as a community, we have to pay for (city) services," Brown said. "Inflation is hitting hard, hitting hard now. Governments all across our region, all across the country are feeling it, like businesses are."Brown referenced employee wages, heal
  
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• Police make 15 arrests during protest at UB North

  02-05-2024 22:26 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - At UB North, more than a dozen protesters face charges in connection to a large demonstration there that was broken up by police.Dozens of officers moved in to make those arrests Wednesday night after multiple warnings to disperse.Initially, UB said 16 arrests were made, but that number was lowered by one to 15. Of the students arrested five are UB students, the others aren't. There is video of police moving in to disperse the crowd, after UB says the group had to leave by
  
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• "The Return of the Rainbow City" New exhibit debuts at the Buffalo History Museum

  02-05-2024 18:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When you walk through the doors of the Buffalo History Museum, you're walking through a piece of the city's own history."Even though almost all of the other buildings were not built to last, ours was," said Brian Hayden, Communications Director at The Buffalo History Museum.They tell us the building that holds the Buffalo History Museum now is the only structural building left from the Pan American Exposition, that took place in the Queen city back in 1901 and spanned ove
  
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• Four Niagara County inmates charged with assault

  02-05-2024 17:23 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four incarcerated men at the Niagara County Correctional Facility are facing a new charge of second-degree assault.On Monday, the Sheriff's Office said it conducted an investigation into an incident that took place between inmates. As a result, the following individuals were identically charged with a felony:
  Quandre Colston, 21Davon Bloom, 23Adrian Petty, 29Dennis Parson, 20
  All four were arraigned in CAP court and will have future dates in Town of Lockport court.Latest
  
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• Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to manslaughter connected to 2022 robbery

  02-05-2024 17:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection to a killing during a robbery in 2022, the Niagara County District Attorney's office said Thursday.24-year-old Rohmelo Lewis admitted to the killing of 55-year-old Herbert Horton during a robbery on May 3, 2022. Lewis' plea came on the eve of a trial where he faces charges of Horton's murder, and other robberies that occurred in the days before.He pleaded guilty to first-degree man
  
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• Convicted felon facing 15 counts, including DWI and gun possession, following traffic stop

  02-05-2024 16:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A convicted felon from Batavia was taken into custody following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges against him, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.
  On April 30, just after 4:30 a.m., 22-year-old Cristian M. Deluna was allegedly driving 20 mph over the speed limit in the Town of Java. During a traffic stop, officials said they saw the driver and passenger switch seats. Deluna was identified as the driver and was asked to exit the vehicle, they said.O
  
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• More Tesla layoffs coming to Buffalo in July

  02-05-2024 15:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Even more Tesla employees at the company's South Buffalo plant are set to lose their jobs.According to a New York State WARN notice dated April 29, 26 more employees will be laid off starting July 30. This follows another layoff notice just over two weeks ago announcing that 285 members of Tesla's Buffalo workforce would be let go.
  Both WARN notices cited the reason for the layoffs as "economic." According to an April report from The Associated Press, Tesla is planning to
  
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• Velma looking for a home where she can move and play

  02-05-2024 15:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Velma's looking for a home that will keep her active and moving.Currently being fostered through 716 Paws, Velma is a two-year-old mixed breed dog who would do best in a home with older children.If you're looking for a walking buddy who loves to play, you can learn more about adopting Velma by emailing [email protected] or visiting this site.
  Watch the video above to learn more.Latest Local News Velma looking for a home where she can move and play Ben Folds to take request
  
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• Ben Folds to take requests by paper airplane during November UB show

  02-05-2024 14:41 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acclaimed songwriter and pianist Ben Folds is coming to the UB Center for the Arts for a solo show later this year.It's part of his Paper Airplane Request Tour, where audience members will make song requests via paper airplanes.“The last time I did this on tour the response was overwhelming, with literally hundreds of paper airplanes with song requests being launched on cue from fans at the start of the second half of each of my concerts,” Folds said. “I
  
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• Man accused of exposing himself to passersby in Jamestown

  02-05-2024 14:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in Jamestown took an alleged exhibitionist into custody Wednesday night.Not long before 8 p.m., officers responded to the area of Foote and Prather avenues for a report of a suspicious person.When they got there, police say city resident Jeffrey Buchanan "was exposing his genitals" to people passing by.Buchanan, 34, was taken into custody without incident and charged with public lewdness. Following this, he was held pending arraignment in the Jamestown city jail.La
  
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• Pro-Palestine protestors demonstrate at UB, Buffalo State

  02-05-2024 04:33 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Protests and demonstrations over the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas have been happening all across the country.On Wednesday there was a pro-Palestine protest at UB, just one held in Western New York after one was held at SUNY Buffalo State College earlier in the day.UB North's was peaceful until officers moved in to disperse the crowd around 8:20 p.m., following a campus march Wednesday originally organized by the UB chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine
  
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• Buffalo Public Schools projected to lay off 30 teachers, staff

  02-05-2024 04:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Buffalo Public Schools are projected to lay off around 30 teachers and staff for the next school year after facing an $80 million budget shortfall.Officials said contributing factors were a decrease in student enrollment and COVID-19 relief funds expiring. The decision follows layoffs at West Seneca East and West high schools and Hamburg Central School District, who also lost COVID-19 funds.BPS has a total of around 7,000 positions, so the layoffs affect around .4% of the
  
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• Watch: House explosion in Niagara Falls damages 3 houses, none injured

  02-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three homes on 20th Street in Niagara Falls were damaged following an explosion and house fire on Wednesday night, according to officials from National Fuel.The explosion and fire occurred at 820 20th St. around 5:30 p.m. Adjacent homes located at 824 and 816 20th St. also sustained damage.
  Video of the explosion obtained by News 4 shows occupants fleeing the house seconds before the explosion. News 4 spoke with a woman who lives in the house said that she smelled ga
  
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• Explosion, fire damages 3 homes in Niagara Falls

  02-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three homes on 20th Street in Niagara Falls were damaged following an explosion and house fire on Wednesday night, according to officials from National Fuel.The explosion and fire occurred at 820 20th St. around 5:30 p.m. Adjacent homes located at 824 and 816 20th St. also sustained damage.
  National Fuel said in a statement that the situation has been made safe and the fire is out. There were no reported injuries. Crews are remaining on site with first responders fro
  
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• From foster care to NFL success, Bills running back Ray Davis inspires children on and off the field

  02-05-2024 00:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Recently signed Bills running back Ray Davis is fostering change in Buffalo. The football player spoke about his journey from foster care to NFL success.
  Davis' road to success has been anything but smooth.
  "I grew up in the foster care system in San Francisco for eight years and had to become a man at 12.I think having to adapt to my situation and environment and understand that I had to raise myself," Davis said during an interview shortly after being drafted by the Buffa
  
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• Common Council member: proposed city budget needs to be amended

  02-05-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Common Council member Mitch Nowakowski said that the proposed $41 million budget increase outlined by Buffalo mayor Byron Brown in his State of the City address on Wednesday needs to be amended.Nowakowski, who represents the Fillmore District, is the chair of the Common Council Finance Committee.The proposed budget from Brown Tuesday was just under $618 million, which was a 7.1% increase from last year's budget of $576.9 million. The increase was due to union
  
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• Donations open for 3rd annual "WNY For Hope" diaper and hygiene drive

  02-05-2024 00:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When tragedy struck the Tops on the Eastside of Buffalo on May 14 nearly two years ago, Hope Rises, Highmark and Delta Sonic wanted to help the community in some way.They started collecting diapers for "every bottom covered", the first and only diaper bank in our area that helps families with diaper insecurity throughout five counties. It's a need, they say, that can often be overlooked."We know about food insecurity, we talk about that through food banks but diaper banks
  
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• Man arraigned on charges for alleged bomb threat on Buffalo hospital

  01-05-2024 21:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Genesee County man has been arraigned on two charges in connection to allegedly making a bomb threat to Buffalo General Medical Center in March, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.31-year-old Lordseth Phoenix, of Corfu, is accused of falsely reporting in a 911 call on the morning of March 17 that an explosive device would be placed in the parking garage of the hospital.The hospital was searched, cleared and no bomb was found.
  Phoenix is charg
  
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• Mayor Brown: Buffalo planning bid to host Sundance Film Festival

  01-05-2024 21:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo could soon be the home of the biggest independent film festival in the U.S.Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced Wednesday during his State of the City address that his administration responded to a request for information that could bring the Sundance Film Festival to the city.
  "With our community's growing film industry and a significant number of great venues, we believe we are uniquely positioned to take this world-class event to the next level," Bro
  
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• Applications now open for annual 43North startup competition

  01-05-2024 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Those looking for a boost to their startup business or endeavor can now apply for 43North's annual startup competition.The state-funded accelerator seeks to attract entrepreneurs who will grow their startups in Buffalo. The five winners of the competition will receive a $1 million investment, get the opportunity to join 43North's program and secure office space at Seneca One Tower.“The 43North accelerator program has been a collaboration amongst government agencies
  
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• WNY brunch spots for Mother's Day

  01-05-2024 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Though Mother's Day is still over a week away, brunch reservations are filling up fast. If you're looking to toast the most important woman in your life, News 4 WIVB has compiled a list of locations offering a special menu on May 12.BuffaloBuffalo Airport Hotel: The Buffalo Airport Hotel is serving up a buffet-style brunch complete with an omelette station, shrimp scampi, and a dessert table. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Coffee, tea, and juice are available and a mim
  
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• Jewish Family Services plans new partnership with NYC to settle asylum seekers

  01-05-2024 16:47 via wivb.com
  
  Watch the conference in the video player above.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More efforts are being made to aid asylum seekers in Erie County.On Wednesday morning, Jewish Family Services is planning to announce a partnership with New York City to manage a coordinated entry program for people fleeing their native country.Jewish Family Services intends to enter into a $22.4 million contract with New York City, a city whose mayor, Eric Adams, has been a controversial figure in the effort to house migrant
  
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• Mayor Brown to detail proposed budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will give his annual State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.Brown plans to speak on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.That proposed budget is just under $618 million -- an increase of 7.1% from the current budget of $576.9 million.In a news release, the city said various factors led to the higher budget, including union contracts, health insurance cos
  
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• Mayor Brown to detail proposed $41M budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will give his annual State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.Brown plans to speak on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.That proposed budget is just under $618 million -- an increase of 7.1% from the current budget of $576.9 million.In a news release, the city said various factors led to the higher budget, including union contracts, health insurance cos
  
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• Mayor Brown details proposed $41M budget increase during State of the City

  01-05-2024 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, in his annual State of the City address, spoke on changes in the city's budget and crime rates year-to-year, as well as broader changes in the city's finances since he took office in 2006.Introduced with a video narrated by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Brown spoke on infrastructure projects, new snow-fighting equipment, park improvements and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.Budget and TaxesThat proposed budget is just under $618 mil
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Toronto Rock in Game 1 of NLL semifinals

  01-05-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Coming off a thrilling overtime victory in their playoff opener, the defending NLL Cup champion Bandits begin the best-of-three semifinal series against their rival Toronto Rock on Friday night at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton. Bandits win in OT, advance title defense to semifinal stageHow to watch the Bandits on TVWNLO-TV (CW23) has been the home of Bandits lacrosse this season, airing 14 regular season contests, and will show Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Buffalo
  
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• Tim Kennedy declares victory in NY-26 special election

  01-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) declared victory in the Congressional special election for New York's 26th Congressional district on Tuesday night.Kennedy has 69% of the vote with 38.8% of the vote having been counted as of 9:35 p.m., according to the AP. He defeated West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson (R).Kennedy has been a state lawmaker since 2011, representing south Buffalo in the state's 63rd district."We take this fight to Washington to fix a broken system,
  
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• AP: Tim Kennedy declared winner in NY-26 special election

  01-05-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) has been declared the winner of the Congressional special election for New York's 26th Congressional district on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.Kennedy has 76% of the vote with 22.4% of the vote having been counted, according to the AP. He defeated West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson.Kennedy has been a state lawmaker since 2011, representing south Buffalo in the state's 63rd district.He replaces Brian Higgins, who
  
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