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• Niagara Falls multi-vehicle incident results in assault, DWI charges

  14-05-2024 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman is facing DWI and assault charges following a multi-vehicle incident on 17th Street.Shortly before 3 a.m. Monday morning, an officer responded to a report of a hit and run. According to the officer's report, he arrived and saw at least four to five cars with heavy passenger side damage, along with "a debris field of at least 100 feet."There, the officer said he was met by "multiple frustrated owners and family members.""Everyone on scene was ye
  
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• Two local spas under investigation, accused of prostitution

  29-05-2024 04:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The operations of two local spas are under investigation after authorities said they broke up an alleged prostitution ring during raids on Tuesday.
  Authorities are also investigating whether the massage parlors are fronts for human trafficking.Cheektowaga police said they raided Little Foot Spa on Union Road early Tuesday where they said they found four women.Authorities said the business was being used as an illegal massage parlor, where cash was allegedly traded fo
  
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• Batavia man accused of reckless endangerment after alleged gunfire exchange with deputy

  29-05-2024 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 81-year-old Batavia man was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and menacing a police officer after allegedly shooting at a Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy in Batavia early Tuesday morning, authorities said.Around 3:51 a.m., dispatch received a call regarding an alleged burglary at Gregory Poole's residence on Lewiston Road. According to the sheriff's office, the deputy approached the home and confronted Poole outside of it.Authorities said the deputy ident
  
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• North Buffalo bar reopens following cease and desist notice from the city

  29-05-2024 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - A North Buffalo bar that was shut down after a patron was shot and killed outside the business has reopened.
  Del Denby Tavern is back open after being issued a cease and desist notice while under investigation for a shooting that happened on May 7 near the bar.
  The attorney for Del's, Roland Cercone, said the shooting is tragic and that it unfortunately could have happened anywhere.
  "There's other shootings in other areas, even on Hertel," Cercone said. "We're concerned wit
  
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• Grievance Day: Amherst residents look to lower property assessments

  28-05-2024 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - Hundreds of Amherst residents are challenging the assessed value of their homes as many are still fuming over an 11% tax increase in the town and concerned about paying higher property taxes.Tuesday is "Grievance Day" in the Town of Amherst, as well as many other communities, a day that residents can contest the assessed value of their homes or businesses in person. In order to contest the assessed value of your home, Amherst residents need to get their information in by 8
  
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• Buffalo Diocese to 'rightsize and reshape' its 160 parishes

  28-05-2024 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher and other local Catholic leaders will announce plans to "rightsize and reshape" the diocese's 160 parishes during a press conference at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
  Their plans, according to a press release, are not specific to particular parishes across Western New York's eight counties, but "became apparent following a comprehensive and collaborative planning process directed by its Road to Renewal division."News 4 will provide coverage of their an
  
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• Buffalo Diocese to merge one-third of parishes in push to 'rightsize and reshape'

  28-05-2024 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher and other local Catholic leaders announced plans to "rightsize and reshape" the diocese by merging or closing approximately one-third of Western New York's 160 parishes.The plans, announced during a press conference Tuesday evening, did not specify any particular parishes across Western New York's eight counties that could be in line for downsizing. Rev. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for Renewal and Development, said the proposed reshaping wo
  
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• Schumer calls out Canadian government on "flagpoling" practice

  28-05-2024 18:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sen. Chuck Schumer called out the Canadian government in a Tuesday news conference at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, asking the government to end the "flagpoling" practice that has led to increased wait times at the Canada-U.S. borders.The method allows temporary Canadian residents who require work permits or visas to come into the United States for as little as a few hours and get their paperwork processed at the border, later receiving their needed permits within
  
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• Shaq bringing DJ Diesel show to Buffalo RiverWorks

  28-05-2024 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- DJ Diesel, better known as Shaquille O'Neal, is coming to Buffalo for a show this summer.The show is set for 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Buffalo RiverWorks.Shaq's Bass All-Stars at Buffalo Riverworks will feature special guests Trivecta, Levity, Gorillat, and Stoned Level. You must be at least 16 years old to attend solo. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
  Though most known for his successful NBA career, the 7-foot-1 basketball player got his start in mus
  
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• Shake Shack expanding to Western New York with Amherst location

  28-05-2024 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Popular fast food chain Shake Shack is coming to Western New York.The restaurant best known for its burgers and namesake milkshakes will open a location next year in Amherst's The Boulevard plaza off of Niagara Falls Boulevard near I-290. A more detailed timeline beyond the location opening in 2025 was not specified in a release.Currently, the closest Shake Shack location to Buffalo is inside a rest stop on I-90 between Syracuse and Rochester. Fans of the chain would have
  
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• Man injured in motorcycle accident on Niagara, West Huron

  28-05-2024 16:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 41-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle accident at Niagara Street and West Huron Street on Tuesday morning, according to Buffalo police.The accident occurred just after 7:30 a.m., when a vehicle and the motorcycle collided. A News 4 WIVB photographer captured the motorcycle coming to rest at the intersection of Niagara and Georgia Street.The man was taken to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The accident is still under investigation.Latest
  
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• 6-year-old girl killed after being struck by vehicle in Tonawanda

  28-05-2024 15:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 6-year-old girl was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle in Tonawanda,police said.
  Just before 8 p.m. Monday, the girl was struck by a Ford Transit Connect Van on Canterbury Lane while trying to cross the street, according to police. The child died at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.Police say 84-year-old Charles Voit of Tonawanda was driving the vehicle and is cooperating with the investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tonawanda Police conf
  
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• Closing arguments in Trump trial

  28-05-2024 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – It’s the final stretch of former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial out of New York.After more than four weeks of testimony and witnesses, the case will soon be in the hands of the jury.Prosecutors and lawyers for former president Trump will each make their closing arguments in the case. It's their final opportunity to address the jurors.“Unlike Joe Biden, I don't throw people in jail for disagreeing with me. I don't do that,” said Trum
  
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• Gas leak on Franklin Street prompts Buffalo Fire Department investigation

  28-05-2024 14:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Fire Department was on the scene of a gas leak at 168 Franklin St. in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday morning.National Fuel and the fire department responded to the gas leak around 6:30 a.m. Gas was shut off at 7:06 a.m. The neighboring area was briefly evacuated, and the building was cleared of gas readings at 8:40 a.m, according to National Fuel.The area on Franklin between Huron Street and Mohawk Street was closed for a short time, but was reopened around
  
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• Buffalo Fire Department investigating possible gas leak on Franklin Street

  28-05-2024 14:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a possible gas leak at a building on Franklin Street in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday morning.The area on Franklin between Huron Street and Mohawk Street has been closed. Everyone in a 300-foot radius of the building has been evacuated. About 1,000 people have been displaced, according to Buffalo Fire.The fire department entered the eight-story building, where they found "very high" levels of natural gas. The building holds
  
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• Buffalo Fire Department investigating gas leak on Franklin Street

  28-05-2024 14:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a gas leak at a building on Franklin Street in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday morning.The area on Franklin between Huron Street and Mohawk Street has been closed. Everyone in a 300-foot radius of the building was evacuated for a short time, but people were let back into the area just before 9 a.m.The fire department entered the eight-story building, where they found "very high" levels of natural gas. The building holds Osteri
  
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• Pickup truck drives into house on Suffolk Avenue

  28-05-2024 04:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pickup truck drove into a house in the first block of Suffolk Avenue just before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, authorities said.The female driver had to be extricated and was transported by ambulance to ECMC.Officials said police are investigating if the driver suffered from a medical incident before the collision occurred.The incident remains under investigation.Latest Local News Pickup truck drives into house on Suffolk Avenue Woman who attempted to have boyfriend killed resen
  
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• Woman who attempted to have boyfriend killed resentenced under domestic violence act

  27-05-2024 20:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga woman received a lower sentence Friday following an attempt in 2018 to have her boyfriend killed, The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo announced last Monday.
  According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, 52-year-old Vivian Rodriguez conspired with another individual and allowed them to enter her boyfriend's home on 10th Street in Buffalo. The individual then attempted to kill him with a machete, but the victim killed the attacker in self-defense.
  Rodri
  
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• NYS landmarks to be illuminated for Memorial Day

  27-05-2024 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 16 landmarks in New York will be illuminated red, white and blue Monday night to commemorate Memorial Day.The following landmarks will be illuminated:
  1WTCGovernor Mario M. Cuomo BridgeKosciuszko BridgeThe H. Carl McCall SUNY BuildingState Education BuildingAlfred E. Smith State Office BuildingEmpire State PlazaState Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo CenterNiagara FallsGrand Central Terminal - Pershing Square ViaductAlbany Inter
  
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• Clarence Memorial Day parade cancelled

  27-05-2024 14:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Clarence officials have announced that the Memorial Day parade has been cancelled.
  They say that possible rain with lightning is the cause of the cancellation.There will be a ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Town Park Club House.
  
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• Niagara Falls man accused of DWI with one-year-old, eight-month-old infant in vehicle

  27-05-2024 05:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs with a one-year-old and an eight-month-old infant in the vehicle on Sunday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said.According to officials, at 4 p.m., 20-year-old Mekhi Miller allegedly made multiple abrupt lane changes and failed to signal. During a traffic stop, the deputy observed signs of drug impairment from Miller.Both the one-year-old and eight-month-old were allegedly in improper child
  
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• Jamestown man accused of violating court order, striking police officer

  27-05-2024 01:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 39-year-old Jamestown man allegedly violated a court order of protection by threatening to kill an unnamed victim on Sunday, the Jamestown Police Department said.At 12:59 p.m., officers responded to an east side residence for an unwanted male complaint. Officials said Brandon Jimerson smashed out the victim's window to his residence.Before officers arrived, Jimerson allegedly fled the scene but was located shortly after. When officers attempted to take him into custody,
  
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• Thousands of runners enjoy nice weather during Buffalo marathon, Amherst teacher places first for women's race

  27-05-2024 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - It was a picture perfect weather day as more than 7,000 runners laced up their sneakers and hit the pavement for this year's Buffalo Marathon.
  Finishing a marathon in two hours and 51 minutes is a personal record for Amherst High School coach Jenny Keenan. Her personal best also was enough to become this year's first female finisher.
  "Pretty fantastic! It was a great course. Lots of people cheering on you motivating you to keep going," Keenan said in an interview shortly af
  
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• East Delavan Avenue fire causes estimated $150K in damage

  27-05-2024 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday at 1486 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo city officials said.The Buffalo Fire Department said the fire started on the first floor of a vacant residential structure. The damage is estimated at $150,000, fire officials said.The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injures were reported.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local News East Delavan Avenue fire causes estimated $150K in damage 42-year-old d
  
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• 42-year-old who died in shooting identified

  26-05-2024 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police say a 42-year-old man who died following a shooting early Sunday morning has been identified.The victim, Darius Spates, arrived at ECMC in a civilian vehicle just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. Spates, from Buffalo, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Police confirmed that the shooting occurred at Luxor Steak & Lobster which has now been shut down by the city.
  Anyone with information is asked to call the con
  
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• 42-year-old dies in shooting early Sunday morning

  26-05-2024 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 42-year-old man died following a shooting early Sunday morning, Buffalo police said.Police said a man arrived in a civilian vehicle just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday with multiple gunshot wounds. The man, from Buffalo, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Police are investigating if the shooting occurred near the 3200 block of Main Street. Anyone with information is asked to call the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.Latest Local News 42-year-old dies in sho
  
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• Cheektowaga officer struck by stolen vehicle during 2023 pursuit sues Depew Police Department

  26-05-2024 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Cheektowaga police officer who was critically injured when he was hit by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit last year has sued the Depew Police Department, claiming that the department violated policies during the chase.Troy Blackchief, a 17-year veteran of the Cheektowaga Police Department, was hit by the vehicle during the chase on the morning of Feb. 6, 2023, while he was attempting to deploy spike strips on Union Road at Route 33.The suit, which was filed in E
  
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• Cheektowaga officer struck by stolen vehicle during 2023 pursuit files claim against Depew Police Department

  26-05-2024 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Cheektowaga police officer who was critically injured when he was hit by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit last year has filed a notice of claim the Depew Police Department, claiming that the department violated policies during the chase.Troy Blackchief, a 17-year veteran of the Cheektowaga Police Department, was hit by the vehicle during the chase on the morning of Feb. 6, 2023, while he was attempting to deploy spike strips on Union Road at Route 33.The claim,
  
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• 2-time Olympian, WNY native Anita Alvarez returns home with Team USA Artistic Swimming before 2024 Games

  26-05-2024 14:12 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York native will be making a splash at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.In a few months, Anita Alvarez, a two-time Olympian and member of Team USA Artistic Swimming, will bring all that local support with her as she competes in Paris.
  On Saturday, she headed back to where it all started: the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center, where she was once a lifeguard."Feel super excited," Alvarez said. "Every day is really hard so it's moments
  
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• Buffalo State University's Class of 2020 walks the stage

  26-05-2024 03:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo State University’s Class of 2020 finally walked across the university’s stage to accept their diplomas on Saturday.The students didn't have the opportunity to in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffalo State Alumni Engagement told News 4 they planned the event after asking alums if they would like to return for a ceremony.One of the 2020 graduates said it was amazing to be able to celebrate the accomplishment with his family.“Unfortunately, du
  
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