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• Lockport 8-year-old donates hundreds of coats to those in need

  20-11-2020 23:35 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Dozens of people will stay a little warmer this winter because of a young boy in Lockport. He donated hundreds of items to Coats 4 Kids! 8-year-old Cameron contacted neighbors and family friends over the past month, getting all of this together. By now, everyone expects the call, because he's been doing [...]
  
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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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• 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.
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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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• Sunshine and warmer temps on tap

  01-05-2024 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  In the wake of a slow moving cold front we have now seen all of the rain and most of the clouds move out.This will set us on track for a couple days worth of time to dry out.High temps will push into the 70's for much of WNY on Wednesday with similar temperatures continuing into Thursday.For Friday we can expect even warmer daytime highs, potentially even reaching 80° ahead of a chance for some scattered late day showers.The more likely window for rain on Friday should arrive by the evening
  
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• 'The community is in pain right now:' Bangladeshi community says final goodbyes to one of two local fathers shot and killed

  01-05-2024 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Thousands of members in the Bangladeshi community gathered to say their goodbyes to Abu Yusuf, who was one of the two fathers senselessly shot and killed on Zenner Street in Buffalo on Saturday.
  "We lost our own brother from the community. The community is in pain right now. We are going through a lot right now and showing the support and solidarity," said community activist Sahi Chowdhury.
  More than 1,500 people packed inside the Buffalo Muslim Center on Fillmore Avenue pa
  
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• Love and Basketball: Emotional journey leads UB women's coach Becky Burke and her wife into parenthood

  30-04-2024 23:51 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - As UB women's basketball head coach Becky Burke looks at her wife holding their 1-month-old son, she's filled with a sense of joy and peace."Having him, going through everything we went through, having your person, it's just like what more do you want out of your life?" Burke said.While the couple cherishes these moments with their young child dearly, the road to experiencing them was a beautiful, emotional and, sometimes, arduous one.The IVF journeyBurke and her wif
  
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• Federal government seeks juror from trial of former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni

  30-04-2024 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The federal government is looking to talk to one of the jurors from the trial of former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni.The jury could not come to an agreement on 12 of the 15 charges levied against the former agent, including the more serious charges of conspiracy, accepting bribes, and drug-related offenses. The jury found Bongiovanni guilty earlier this month only on lesser charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements. Ex-DEA agent Bongiovanni guilty
  
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• State Supreme Court judge censured four years after shoving cop

  30-04-2024 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A State Supreme Court judge who has been investigated since 2020 after a violent confrontation with Buffalo Police officers will keep his job, but is being publicly condemned for his actions.
  The 6-4 vote to censure Judge Mark Grisanti by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct came down four years after a parking dispute with neighbors outside his home.
  In 2020, Grisanti got into a loud, physical confrontation with neighbors Joseph and Gina Mele about the way they parke
  
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• Deputies responsible for death of Erie County inmate to pay $1 million each

  30-04-2024 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The five deputies responsible for the death of an Erie County inmate while he was in custody in 2012 have been ordered by a jury to pay the family of the man $1 million each.Richard Metcalf was strangled and severely beaten by officers while being held at the Erie County holding center after he was arrested for allegedly breaking into a catering business in Depew that he worked at.
  The $5 million in punitive damages is on top of the $95 million that was already award
  
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• Amherst residents will get to vote on $11M bond to build community theater

  30-04-2024 20:26 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents of Amherst will have the opportunity to vote on whether the town board should borrow $11 million to build a community theater in its Central Park.A special election will be scheduled for late July or early August after a group of Amherst residents turned in more than 4,300 valid signatures to the town clerk last Wednesday. 262 were deemed invalid, according to Amherst Town Clerk Fran Spoth.The Erie County Board of Elections validated the signatures on Monday and
  
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• Buffalo man receives 32 years-to-life for sexual assault against child

  30-04-2024 18:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has received the maximum sentence for predatory sexual assault against a child, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.Buffalo man found guilty by jury of sexual assault against a childIn late August 2016, 51-year-old Steven Burr subjected a girl younger than 13 years old to sexual contact, authorities said. Then, between or around September 2016 and February 2018, Burr engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct and sexual intercourse
  
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• Charo to perform at Riviera Theatre in November

  30-04-2024 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Entertainment icon Charo is coming to the Riviera Theatre later this year.Scheduled to perform the night before Thanksgiving, tickets for the November 27 show go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $39 to $49.Charo, an actress and musician, has twice been voted "Best Flamenco Guitarist" by Guitar Magazine. Her screen credits include "Jane The Virgin," "Sharknado 5" and "Dancing with the Stars."When tickets for Charo's 7:30 p.m. performance go on sale,
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty on morning of jury selection

  30-04-2024 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Monday morning, a Buffalo man pleaded guilty as jury selection was set to begin in his trial. He had been accused of criminal possession of a weapon and petit larceny, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  Kevin Ricks, 38, allegedly stole a cutting tool, plant food, and razors from a store on the 2500 block of Walden Avenue in 2022. Ricks was on parole at the time and was transported to the Cheektowaga police headquarters, where he received the p
  
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• Take 5 ticket worth more than $33K sold in Newfane

  30-04-2024 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  NEWFANE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top prize-winning Take 5 ticket for Monday evening's drawing was sold in Newfane.The ticket, which is worth $33,556, was purchased at the Kenyon's gas station near the corner of S. Main and McKee streets.The winning numbers for the evening drawing were "03-07-08-09-35."Take 5 drawings happen twice daily. Winning tickets can be cashed within a year of their drawing.Latest Local News Take 5 ticket worth more than $33K sold in Newfane Vacationer returns to find bullet hole
  
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• Vacationer returns to find bullet holes in Niagara Falls home, police say

  30-04-2024 16:25 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in Niagara Falls are looking into an incident where a vacationer came home to find his residence had been shot at.On Monday morning, police investigated a home on Pierce Avenue after an elderly man who lives there returned home from a vacation in Jamaica, they said.Police said that the 74-year-old resident reported finding a bullet hole in his window and residence wall. It's not clear when the damage took place, but police said it could have been anywhere fro
  
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