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• Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center honors those impacted by COVID-19

  15-07-2020 02:42 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is honoring the community and staff members hit hard by the coronavirus. The facility dedicated a tree to those impacted by the disease at Schoellkopf Park today. Organizers say they wanted to recognize the resilience and perseverance of the community and the dedication of medical workers during […]
  
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• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigns in West Seneca

  28-04-2024 16:37 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigned Saturday in West Seneca, speaking to people about several issues and what he would do for America if elected.“This has always been an important region for my family. Really the reason I wanted to come here is it's one of the first campaign stops that I made for my dad,” Kennedy said.Nearly 300 people came out to hear what Kennedy had to say about a variety of topics.Kennedy spoke for
  
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• Bandits win in OT, advance title defense to semifinal stage

  28-04-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Josh Byrne scored four minutes into overtime to lift the reigning NLL Cup champions to the next stage of their title defense and ensure another playoff game back in Banditland.Beating the Georgia Swarm 10-9 in Saturday night's quarterfinal playoff game at KeyBank Center, the Bandits move on to the league semifinals for the 22nd time in 31 seasons. Buffalo will meet rival Toronto for the third consecutive postseason, opening the best of three series Friday night in Ha
  
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• 4 takeaways: UB football spring game

  28-04-2024 03:07 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — In what new football coach Pete Lembo called the final exam for the University at Buffalo's first spring program under his leadership, the annual Blue and White Game was played in between rain drops Saturday at UB Stadium.The Bulls defense won the controlled scrimmage 40-37 using a modified scoring format. Here are four takeaways from the event.Backyard ballersThe most impressive performer wide receiver Nik McMillan, the Buffalonian who starred for Canisius High Scho
  
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• 4 observations: Bills address needs, find value in 2024 draft

  28-04-2024 01:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 2024 NFL Draft started Thursday with a bold trade by Bills general manager Brandon Beane. Saturday, the dust on the draft settled, and it seems the fans' nerves have as well -- for the most part.
  Here are my four observations from what was a few busy days at One Bills Drive:Addressing receiver needThe Bills had a clear need at wide receiver entering the draft, and they helped address it with their first pick -- albeit on Friday instead of Thursday.I wasn't surprised b
  
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• 'It melted my heart the second I saw her': Buffalo firefighters rescue and adopt puppy hit by car

  28-04-2024 00:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - After a "ruff" start, one puppy has found her forever home with Buffalo's bravest."I never thought she'd fall right in my lap. She's perfect for me," said Buffalo firefighter Anthony Pulvino of Engine 19.
  On April 5, two high school students saw the puppy get hit by a car near Forest Avenue and Grant Street. The students picked her up and brought her to Engine 19 for help.
  "They were on roller skates and they said we just saw a dog get hit by a car, what can you do? We're t
  
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• Police: Squatter fatally shot 2 workers in Buffalo, seeking info on subject

  27-04-2024 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A suspected squatter fatally shot two workers Saturday on Zenner Street, and police are seeking information on a subject in connection with the shooting, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Sunday.Police said they responded around 12:30 p.m. to a residence on the 100 block of Zenner Street, where two males had been shot. Both men were later declared deceased.
  Crime Stoppers WNY identified the victims Sunday as Buffalo residents Babul Meah and Abu Yousuf. Gra
  
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• 2 shot in Buffalo, SWAT unit on the scene

  27-04-2024 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were shot Saturday afternoon on Buffalo's East Side, and a SWAT unit was on the scene, Buffalo police officials announced.Police said they responded around 12:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Zenner Street near Bailey Avenue, where two individuals had been struck by gunfire. There was no immediate update on their conditions.A News 4 photographer on the scene confirmed that Zenner Street and Kilhoffer Street were closed off to traffic as a result of the police and SW
  
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• 2 dead after shooting in Buffalo; SWAT unit converges around residence

  27-04-2024 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men were fatally shot Saturday afternoon on Buffalo's East Side, and a SWAT unit was on the scene, Buffalo police officials announced.Police said they responded around 12:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Zenner Street, where two individuals had been shot. Officials later confirmed that the two victims, who were not identified, were deceased.
  Police did not confirm whether or not a suspect was in custody.A News 4 photographer on the scene confirmed that Zenner Street and Ki
  
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• 2 dead after shooting in Buffalo; Police seeking to identify individual

  27-04-2024 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men were fatally shot Saturday afternoon on Buffalo's East Side and a SWAT unit converged on the scene, Buffalo police officials announced.Police said they responded around 12:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Zenner Street, where two individuals had been shot. Officials later confirmed that the two victims, who were not identified, were deceased.
  Police are now asking for the public's help Sunday in identifying a subject who could be involved with the shooting, saying they
  
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• Jamestown teen accused of attempted break-in, threatening to kill victim

  27-04-2024 18:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown teen was taken into custody Thursday night after he allegedly attempted to break into a residence while threatening to kill the victim, the Jamestown Police Department announced.Police said they arrested 18-year-old Devin E. Haskell, who was allegedly attempting to force entry into a residence when authorities arrived on the scene following a 911 call.
  An investigation revealed Haskell, who did not know the victim, allegedly threatened to kill the victim multi
  
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• Fire leads to emergency demolition of Clarence home

  27-04-2024 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A two-alarm fire on Friday led to the emergency demolition of a Clarence residence, the Amherst Central Fire Office announced.Officials said the blaze began around 12:45 p.m. at 6380 Strickler Rd., when a caller reported black smoke coming from the home. Crews arrived on the scene and eventually requested additional resources and firefighters.The fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage and eventually required the emergency demolition of the building. Its cause is unde
  
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• Man arrested following stolen vehicle pursuit around Niagara Falls

  27-04-2024 17:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Town of Niagara man was arrested Saturday morning following a stolen vehicle pursuit around Niagara Falls that ended in a standoff with authorities, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.Deputies said around 5:20 a.m., a woman called to report that a man wearing a mask, later identified as 33-year-old Robert C. Ashcroft, had allegedly stolen her idling vehicle out of her driveway on Sunnyside Drive. A second call later came in reporting a vehicle operated by a m
  
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• 1 dead after Friday night shooting on Buffalo's East Side

  27-04-2024 16:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is dead following a Friday night shooting on the city's East Side, police officials announced.Police said the shooting took place around 9 p.m. on the first block of Young Street, where detectives found the 31-year-old man struck by gunfire multiple times. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text Buffalo Police's confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News 1 dead after
  
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• 4 things to know: Bills draft pick DT DeWayne Carter

  27-04-2024 16:02 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills restocked another thin position with their third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter at No. 95.Buffalo's trade down in Thursday night's first round with the Kansas City Chiefs put them in position to draft the high-motor, 6-foot-2, 302-pound Carter near the end of the third. They moved up 38 spots from the fourth round as compensation for dropping down from 28 to 32.
  Here are four things to know about the big fell
  
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• D’Youville plans separate commencement ceremonies after A.I. speaker draws backlash

  27-04-2024 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — She has delivered presentations to world leaders in over 60 countries, addressed the United Nations, and was awarded citizenship in Saudi Arabia. What students at D'Youville University aren't pleased about is that Sophia is an A.I.-powered robot, taking center stage at their commencement come May.“We all graduated high school on TV, I never got that human aspect of a graduation. I never got to walk across the stage or do that and this was my opportunity to have
  
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• 4 things to know: Bills draft pick S Cole Bishop

  27-04-2024 04:29 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting safety Cole Bishop of Utah at pick No. 60, after kicking off Friday night by choosing wide receiver Keon Coleman.Here are four things to know about Bishop.Versatile safetyThe 6-foot-2, 206-pound Bishop played a variety of roles on the back end of Utah's hybrid 4-2-5, was frequently used as a blitzer, and also contributed on special teams during his three college s
  
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• What are draft analysts saying about the Bills picking Utah safety Cole Bishop?

  27-04-2024 03:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills addressed one of their biggest needs in the NFL Draft second round by selecting Utah safety Cole Bishop with the 60th overall pick.Here's how NFL Draft experts graded Buffalo adding the 6-foot-2 defensive back to its secondary: Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Draft trackerChris Trapasso, CBS SportsGrade: A-"Large, intimidating safety with magnificent movement skill. The QB of the defense. Aligns everywhere. Can wear many hats. Excelled as slot defender and vs. TEs in cov
  
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• 4 things to know: Bills draft pick WR Keon Coleman

  27-04-2024 02:39 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The wait is over. After trading down twice and out of the first round, the Bills filled their biggest draft need picking wide receiver Keon Coleman to open the second night of the 2024 NFL Draft.A leading receiver for both Michigan State and Florida State during his college career, the 6-foot-3, 213-pound Coleman was the eighth wideout selected in the first 33 picks. Coleman's size and catch radius provide another weapon for quarterback Josh Allen, after the Bil
  
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• How did draft experts grade Bills' selection of WR Keon Coleman?

  27-04-2024 01:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While football season is still months away, NFL Draft analysts are sharing their quickfire thoughts on picks throughout the three-day event, including the Bills' selection of Florida State wide Keon Coleman at No. 33.Here's what the experts are saying about Buffalo's first pick of the 2024 draft:Chris Trapasso, CBS SportsGrade: C-"'X' receiver for WR-needy team. Plays faster than his combine speed but doesn't separate consistently and isn't as good of a contested-catch wi
  
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• Erie County Comics celebrates third anniversary with three new issues

  27-04-2024 00:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local comic book publisher Erie County Comics will be tabling at Queen City Bookstore on Free Comic Book Day for the third straight year, with three new issues for sale.Tivo Rodriguez, the man behind the publication company, will be debuting "RUSTBELT #3" on May 4, as well as two new titles in his line: "Roller Queen #1" and "Erie County Comics Presents #1." Rodriguez is scheduled for a meet-and-greet and comic book signing at the store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 and
  
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• 11th Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival returns this weekend

  27-04-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friday marks Arbor Day, Frederick Law Olmsted's 202nd Birthday and the eve of the eleventh Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival."I think the cherry blossoms here really bring the community together, people of all walks of life come here during the Cherry Blossom season to admire and just be among the blossoms themselves," said Zhi Ting Phua, director of engagement and inclusion at the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. "I think it means community."Activities for the eleventh y
  
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• Monroe County District Attorney drives home, calls chief before pulling over for police

  27-04-2024 00:04 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday.
  Officer-worn body camera footage of the incident was released to the public Friday, showing Doorley repeatedly invoking her position as district attorney and refusing to follow orders."I'm the D.A.," Doorley says to the first officer to approach her, standing outside her car and parked in a garage when the video beg
  
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• UB students react to tensions on campus amid Israel-Hamas war

  26-04-2024 22:38 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - Happening right now on college campuses across the country, pro-Palestinian students are setting up encampments in response to the war in Gaza, and some of those demonstrations have become violent.It's all an effort to meet specific demands from protesters such as a ceasefire.On the campus of UB North, there's a bull statue that is oftentimes painted by students. Right now, the message says "I love being Jewish," but according to students on campus the heart in the middle
  
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• Man stabbed at University at Buffalo NFTA station

  26-04-2024 22:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Buffalo men were involved in a stabbing at University Station on Friday, according to the NFTA.A group of people were allegedly arguing in the bus station lobby on the University at Buffalo South campus around 1:30 p.m. According to an NFTA public information officer, a 36-year-old man pulled out a knife and stabbed a 48-year-old man as the fight escalated.
  The victim was transported to ECMC for non-life-threatening injuries. The alleged assailant is being held in pol
  
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• Buffalo Pride announces 2024 Pride Festival tickets now on sale

  26-04-2024 19:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Pride organizers on Friday announced that tickets for this year's Pride Festival are now available for purchase.The event will take place on June 2 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Canalside and will feature a "Now's the Time" theme.Ticket purchases will benefit the Pride Center of Western New York. General admission is $10 if purchased in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Premium tickets, limited to those 21 years of age and older, are available for $45 in advance or $5
  
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• A.I. commencement speaker draws ire of D'Youville students

  26-04-2024 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- D'Youville University's decision to bring in an A.I. robot as this year's commencement speaker has drawn backlash from students and members of the community.This week, the college announced that Sophia, a "social humanoid robot," would be brought to Buffalo to take part in a conversation with Student Government Association president John Rizk.“I use AI every day, multiple times a day,” Rizk said. “I am much more productive and organized having AI in my p
  
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• Hochul making education budget announcement in Albany

  26-04-2024 16:37 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul will make an education budget announcement Friday in Albany. The announcement is expected to start at 10 a.m.
  New York lawmakers passed the 2024-2025 state budget on Saturday, April 20. The state Assembly and Senate enacted the nearly $237 billion spending plan after final deliberations on numerous state bills.
  
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• Hochul makes 'Back to Basics' reading announcement in Albany

  26-04-2024 16:37 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding reading education Friday in Albany. "Back to Basics" reading legislation was signed into law as part of the FY 2025 budget.
  The "Back to Basics" plan will have every New York classroom use evidence-based instructions to improve reading rates across the state. School aid was increased by $1.3B, reaching nearly $36B in the new 2025 FY budget.“Reading is one of the most fundamental skills students need to learn, but
  
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• County Executive to make affordable housing announcement in Cheektowaga

  26-04-2024 15:27 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After speaking on grants for housing in his 2024 State of the County address, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz will be in Cheektowaga on Friday to announce an affordable housing project.The County Executive will be joined by legislators and other leaders on Long Avenue near Mt. Hope Cemetery to make the announcement at 1 p.m.Previously, it was announced in Poloncarz's address that grants of $500,000 would go toward building more than 600 new housing units in Erie
  
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