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• Newly designed drinking fountain locks installed at Park School Buffalo

  24-07-2020 23:22 via wivb.com
  There’s many points of contact inside schools for the transmission of germs like the common cold, the flu, and now the coronavirus. One of the most common points of germ transmission, experts say, are drinking fountains. A new gadget, that’s designed locally, aims to keep kids safe, it’s called the Drinking Fountain Lockout Device “It […]
  
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• Blasdell neighborhood honors memory of 8-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver

  12-06-2024 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Western New York community is wrapping its arms around a local family whose 8-year-old son was killed by an alleged drunk driver on Saturday night in Hamburg.
  Homes in Blasdell and across WNY are lit up in orange, which was Thomas Ross' favorite color, to show support for his family."My heart goes out to them," Blasdell resident Dianna Arnst said. "It'll be something they'll never ever forget and neither will anyone else. This is a very close community, one square mil
  
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• Woman charged after pointing pellet gun at officers in Niagara Falls

  12-06-2024 00:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman is facing a charge after she allegedly pointed a pellet gun at officers in Niagara Falls on Sunday morning, police said Tuesday.Police responded to the 1900 block of Niagara Street just after 9:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of a woman in the area displaying what appeared to be a handgun.Officers arrived and identified the woman, holding what appeared to be a handgun. She allegedly then pointed the gun at an officer, who fired four shots at the woman. She was not
  
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• 4 takeaways from Bills minicamp: Josh Allen fine-tuning mechanics, Kahlil Shakir hobbled

  11-06-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills began mandatory minicamp this week with every rostered player in attendance except for cornerback Christian Benford, who was excused for a family matter. Here are four takeaways from Tuesday's practice session.Josh Allen is trusting the scienceFollowing one of last week's organized team activities, Josh Allen and the other Bills quarterbacks took turns throwing inside a huddle of 3D-motion cameras. Allen elaborated on Tuesday on what he hopes to gain from r
  
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• Explore & More, NFTA unveil new Thomas the Tank Engine train

  11-06-2024 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Explore & More and the NFTA teamed up on Tuesday to unveil a new Thomas the Tank Engine train.The train is located at the newly constructed Canalside Station in downtown Buffalo.
  It was designed by the "Thomas & Friends" team at Fisher-Price and Mattel. The new Canalside Station is part of the NFTA's efforts to improve the public transportation in Buffalo as well as increase community engagement.
  "We are excited to bring this iconic train to Buffalo, creating
  
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• Buffalo man indicted for alleged sexual assault at Shoshone Park

  11-06-2024 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned Friday afternoon on charges following an alleged sexual assault at Shoshone Park in March, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Lamont Love, 34, was arraigned on charges of first-degree sexual abuse and third-degree assault.Officials said around 10:30 p.m. on March 3, Love was riding a bicycle and approached the victim while she was walking in Shoshone Park on the 1900 block of Hertel Avenue. He allegedly jumped off of his bicyc
  
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• Lawyers seeking dismissal of federal case against Tops shooter

  11-06-2024 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lawyers representing Tops supermarket mass shooter Payton Gendron have filed motions for a federal judge to dismiss the federal case against him.In documents filed on Monday, lawyers argued that a federal case against him is not necessary to secure justice against him. Gendron has already been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 90 years for shooting and killing 10 Black people and injuring three more at the Tops supermar
  
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• Matt Milano's big step in injury return, star LB cleared to practice at Bills minicamp

  11-06-2024 21:25 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano has been cleared to resume practicing, with coach Sean McDermott on Tuesday saying the seven-year starter is projected to be a full-go once training camp opens next month.McDermott said Milano, who sustained a severe injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season, was being eased back into action and would be a limited participant in practice as the Bills opened a three-day mandatory minicamp.
  Here ya go Bills fans. Matt Milano
  
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• Over a dozen at-risk Buffalo churches could be turned into local landmarks

  11-06-2024 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Up to 14 churches in the City of Buffalo that have been recommended to be closed by the Buffalo Diocese in recent days could be up for local landmark status.Preservation Buffalo Niagara announced Tuesday the launch of the "Save Our Sacred Sites" project, which is aimed at securing funding and submitting landmark status applications for churches deemed at risk.In recent days, the diocese has announced over 30 churches across Western New York will be closed or merged a
  
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• 2 accused of stealing nearly $12K in tools and equipment

  11-06-2024 18:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police said they've arrested two people in relation to the theft of nearly $12,000 in tools and equipment on Seneca Street.Police said the thefts took place nearly a week ago, on June 5. According to police, two men entered a construction site on the street's 900 block by climbing a security fence before proceeding to cut the lock on a shed containing tools. Police said this took place at approximately 3:40 a.m.The suspects, who are both Buffalo residents, were id
  
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• NYS offers mobile option for carrying driver's license or ID

  11-06-2024 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering a digital option for carrying your driver's license.Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced the launch of "New York Mobile ID" on Tuesday. With this, any iPhone or Android user can securely store their license, learner's permit or state-issued ID on their phone with an app. Here's how it works, according to New York State:
  Download the New York MiD app from the App Store or through Google Pla
  
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• Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony gun charges

  11-06-2024 17:19 via wivb.com
  
  A jury panel of 12 Delaware residents on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty of three federal gun charges, marking the first criminal conviction of a sitting president’s child.President Biden’s son was convicted after roughly three hours of deliberation of three felony counts alleging he lied about his use of illicit drugs when obtaining a gun in 2018, and then unlawfully possessed the firearm for 11 days.  Hunter Biden's trial which lasted just over a week, spotlighted his a
  
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• New Era will make hats for Olympians in first-ever deal for Team USA

  11-06-2024 17:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo will be on the world stage as New Era Cap has announced a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams.This is Team USA's first-ever official product deal with a headwear-focused brand, New Era said. With this, the Buffalo-based company will provide exclusive headwear to athletes competing in the Paris (2024), Milan (2026) and Los Angeles (2028) games.“The athletes have been waiting their entire lives for this moment and we don't take that
  
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• Children found in house with animal urine and feces throughout, police say

  11-06-2024 15:35 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three Jamestown residents were accused of child endangerment after police checked out a house on the city's south side Monday night.Officers went to the scene around 7:30 p.m., where they said Hope Dunn, 23, let them inside to check on two children -- a two-month-old and a 19-month-old.According to police, the house had a very strong odor and had animal urine and feces throughout it. They said it was not suitable for the children to be living in. As a result, police sai
  
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• Canadian border workers set to take action this Friday

  11-06-2024 14:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, more than 9,000 Canadian workers could begin job action this Friday if a deal isn't reached with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).That doesn't mean a typical strike is on the horizon, but workers could begin implementing work-to-rule practices instead, according to a CBC report.“Per the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, employees in essential services positions must provide uninterrupted 
  
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• Canadian border workers reach tentative agreement with government

  11-06-2024 14:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian federal government.According to PSAC, more than 9,000 Canadian workers were set to begin job action this Friday if a deal wasn't reached with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). That didn't mean a typical strike was on the horizon, but workers could have begun implementing work-to-rule practices, according to a CBC report.“Per the Federal Public Sector Labour
  
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• Bills detail parking changes, challenges for 2024 given new stadium construction

  11-06-2024 02:35 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – As progress continues on the new Buffalo Bills stadium -- located across the street from the current facility -- the team is sending an early warning to fans that fewer parking spaces will be available for games during the coming season.Andy Major, the Bills' vice president of operations and guest experience, said Monday that the stadium grounds will have about 1,000 fewer parking spaces this season due to construction. That's after factoring in gains from initi
  
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• 3 Jamestown residents charged with endangering welfare of a child

  10-06-2024 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three Jamestown residents were charged with endangering the welfare of a child Monday afternoon for allegedly having 12.3 grams of crack cocaine at a residence, the Jamestown Police Department announced.Around 12:20 p.m., the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task force conducted a search warrant at a Forest Avenue apartment with the JPD SWAT Team.A two-year-old child, Gerald Samuels, 18, Janya Samuels, 19, and 21-year-old Simeon Leeper, who
  
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• Local anglers have their "walleyes" on the prize

  10-06-2024 23:37 via wivb.com
  
  IRVING, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Anglers are starting their engines, and keeping their eyes on the forecast, as they embark in the Southtowns Walleye Association's 40th annual Walleye Derby."We get some of the best fishing in the country here by far, it's amazing out here," said Brian Plecas, derby co-chair and president of the Southtowns Walleye Association.
  Plecas said that the Derby is important to their association, because it drives memberships, and their youth programs, but it also shines a light on
  
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• Man indicted in connection to fatal Del Denby shooting

  10-06-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been indicted in connection to a fatal shooting at Del Denby Tavern on Hertel Avenue last month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday.27-year-old William Quinones is accused of shooting and killing 46-year-old Madjid Elbert outside of Del Denby around 1:15 a.m. on May 7 during a fight on the patio outside of the bar. Elbert was pronounced dead at ECMC.Del Denby was closed by Buffalo police within 24 hours of the shooting, but the b
  
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• Jasper the guinea pig joins us on News 4

  10-06-2024 21:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Monday, we got to meet Jasper -- a two-year-old guinea pig up for adoption as part of a special promotion at the SPCA Serving Erie County.Like most guinea pigs, Jasper is sociable, as seen during his appearance on News 4.
  "If you have another guinea pig at home, that would be best," SPCA Senior Director of Operations Mindy Ussrey said.Guinea pigs typically live to be 5-8 years old and sometimes live even longer. Learn more about the discounted rate for small animals an
  
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• Niagara Falls nursing home strikes tentative deal with union

  10-06-2024 17:29 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls nursing home has reached a tentative agreement with 1199SEIU.According to the union, the tentative deal would impact more than 70 workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, which is attached to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. It includes Juneteenth and Labor Day as paid holidays and a 10-step wage scale with additional longevity increases for employees."In addition, the tentative agreement includes an average 11 percent wage increase retroacti
  
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• Rev. Bryan Zielenieski answers parishioner concerns during diocese restructuring

  10-06-2024 16:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) — It has been a challenging week for the local Catholic community. Recently, the Diocese of Buffalo has recommended the merger or closure of numerous churches within the coming months. Currently, 25 churches in both the northern towns and downtown Buffalo face potential closure.
  Conversations with several parishioners have revealed their understandable concerns about the future steps.Parishioners have voiced concerns over the potential loss of specialty Masses, such as
  
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• Fans offered free tickets after George Lopez walks out of California casino show

  10-06-2024 15:45 via wivb.com
  
  PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Attendees of a recent George Lopez show in California are getting full reimbursement as an apology after the comedian walked out 30 minutes early during his set Friday evening.Eagle Mountain Casino staff say Lopez "let down his fans" when the show unexpectedly ended early.
  "Once Lopez walked to his dressing room, he nor his team offered an apology to the casino team or guests nor any explanation as to why Mr. Lopez did not want to continue and left 15 minutes la
  
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• Semi truck strikes bridge on Walden near Lathrop

  10-06-2024 15:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A tractor-trailer crashed under a bridge in Buffalo Monday morning, blocking off part of Walden Avenue between Roetzer Street and Wasmuth Avenue.The bridge is located just east of Lathrop Street, with a sign that shows a height limit of 11 feet and 9 inches.At the scene, the trailer behind the truck appears to have been heavily damaged. News 4 will provide more information on what happened when we learn more.Latest Local News Semi truck strikes bridge on Walden near Lathr
  
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• Tops, union workers vote to approve new deal, union sources say

  10-06-2024 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Warehouse and transportation workers represented by Teamsters Local 264 have voted to approve a new contract with Tops, according to the union.This comes after a strike began Friday and a tentative agreement between Tops and Teamsters Local 264 was reached Sunday.The union announced the tentative deal Sunday afternoon, saying it provides employees with "financial security and protection of benefits without any concessions."The Tops employees' previous contract, which cove
  
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• Tops, union workers vote to approve new deal

  10-06-2024 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Members of Teamsters Local 264 are back to work after voting to approve new four-year agreements with Tops."The ratified agreement provides industry-leading terms that exceed those agreed to in the past, while also ensuring our customers will continue to enjoy the service, selection, and value that they’ve come to expect from Tops Markets," Tops said in a statement.This comes after a strike began Friday and a tentative agreement between Tops and Teamsters Local 264
  
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• Tops, union workers to vote on ratifying new deal

  10-06-2024 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Another tentative agreement has been reached between Tops and Teamsters Local 264 after a strike began this past Friday.The union made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the new deal provides employees with "financial security and protection of benefits without any concessions."On Monday morning, Local 264 plans to hold an informational meeting on the new deal, with a ratification vote to follow."I want to emphasize that this agreement has the full recommendation o
  
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• Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus finds something to sing about after original event's cancellation

  10-06-2024 13:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Diocese was set to host a big choir festival at St. Joseph Cathedral downtown Sunday.That was until they found out the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus was a part of it, canceling the event. After finding a new venue, they showcased their talents at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.The Summer Choir Festival at St. Joseph Cathedral was canceled after the Diocese cited that the group's values were "inconsistent with Catholic teaching."In a statement to News 4, a Di
  
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• Late Bloomer: Artist finds success at her first Allentown Art Festival

  10-06-2024 12:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — At 61 years old and a grandmother, Laura McMahon of West Seneca took a leap and showed her watercolors at her very first Allentown Art Festival this weekend in Buffalo, and she is thrilled that she did.
  "Warms my heart," she said after hearing so many buyers and passersby tell her that her artwork makes them "feel happy.""That's my aim," said McMahon. "To bring joy to other people."Even though McMahon doesn't have a website yet to display her work, you may be fa
  
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