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• Peacemakers being proactive, increasing presence

  19-09-2015 04:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Peacemakers are manning city corners where major metro stations are with hopes of helping students get home safely.
  They’re doing it to be proactive, versus reactive, and curb crime that can outbreak when thousands of students converge at the stations to get to and from school.
  “The children, they’re coming from different neighborhoods, sometimes they have a tension that exists,” said Pastor James Giles, the coordinator for th
  
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• 2 dead, 1 hurt after pair of overnight incidents in Niagara Falls

  05-07-2026 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people are dead and one other is hurt following a pair of overnight incidents in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Police said. The first incident happened at around 1 a.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Highland Avenue. NF Police said officers to responded to a report [...]
  
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• BPD: 12 hurt in 6 separate shootings overnight

  05-07-2026 17:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a number of incidents after it said a total of 12 people were shot in six separate shootings that occurred between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning in Buffalo. All of the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, according to police. Buffalo Police also said [...]
  
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• ECSO investigates homicide at Holding Center

  05-07-2026 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia announced Saturday. The Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the holding center just after 11 a.m. Saturday after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff, along [...]
  
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• City of Tonawanda, North Tonawanda come together for firework display

  05-07-2026 05:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda came together Saturday for their annual Fourth of July firework display. “We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday here on the 4th of July between the Tonawandas for our annual fireworks show ... every year the mayor of Tonawanda and myself get together, and we [...]
  
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• Evans teen dies after drowning incident

  05-07-2026 02:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male from Forestville, New York has died following a drowning incident at Lake Erie Beach Park, the town of Evans Police Department said. On Friday, around 3:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a male who had gone underwater without resurfacing. After being located, the victim was removed [...]
  
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• Chautauqua County teen dies after drowning incident

  05-07-2026 02:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male from Forestville, New York has died following a drowning incident at Lake Erie Beach Park, the Forestville Central School District confirmed in a statement Saturday. According to the town of Evans Police Department, on Friday, around 3:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a male who had [...]
  
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• Local family holds 80th annual reunion

  05-07-2026 01:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One local family is continuing a decades-old tradition Saturday, holding their 80th annual Fourth of July family reunion. The tradition was started just after World War II ended, with the safe return home of several members of the family. Jerry Zasowski, the son of one of the reunion's founders, said that [...]
  
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• Authorities announce "Operation Key Fob" to track stolen vehicles

  05-07-2026 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Sheriff's Office announced a new way for them to track stolen vehicles Thursday called "Operation Key Fob." The initiative uses air and ground units in conjunction with intelligence resources to return vehicles to their owners. Earlier this week, law enforcement recovered four stolen vehicles and removed four more [...]
  
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• Fire officials speak on firework safety for Independence Day

  05-07-2026 00:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For many, the Fourth of July weekend isn't complete without fireworks, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings. But fire officials say with that comes safety risks that should be top of mind to keep you and your loved ones safe. "This time of year, local, state, and national agencies see a huge uptick [...]
  
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• Local family grieves the unexpected loss of mother

  05-07-2026 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On June 28, a local family's life changed forever. It started with a phone call no daughter ever wants to receive. "I was screaming at them, telling them to please save my mom because this is my last parent as well as for my siblings," Selena Spears said. "My sisters called [...]
  
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• Canisius football star Elijah Kimble commits to Syracuse University

  04-07-2026 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With a diamond-encrusted 716 medallion glittering around his neck, the top-rated football prospect in New York State beamed with hometown pride in pledging to continue his career down the thruway in the 315. Elijah Kimble, the Canisius High School running back awarded the Connolly Cup trophy in his junior season as [...]
  
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• Latest WNY Mario Lopez project wraps

  04-07-2026 04:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The latest film project to take place in the Buffalo area starring Mario Lopez has officially wrapped. "Christmas at the Starlight" stars Mario Lopez and Tony Danza. The main locations featured in the film are South Buffalo, the Village of Lewiston, and the Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside. In a post [...]
  
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• WNY kicks off Independence Day weekend with Buffalo Philharmonic, Cosmic Baseball

  04-07-2026 04:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands packed Downtown Buffalo Friday, on the eve of America's birthday. Many enjoyed a sold-out night at the Outer Harbor, featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as they filled the air with music and fireworks, and across town, fans waited in lines wrapped around Sahlen Field to get into the also sold-out [...]
  
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• Missing vulnerable adult alert issued for 68-year-old

  04-07-2026 03:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult alert has been issued for 68-year-old Jay Neal. Neal is described as a 5-foot-7 male weighing 130 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. He was last seen walking on Main Street in the City of Buffalo wearing a red shirt, black pants, and blue shoes. Authorities [...]
  
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• Missing vulnerable adult alert canceled for 68-year-old

  04-07-2026 03:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult alert has been canceled for 68-year-old Jay Neal. Neal is described as a 5-foot-7 male weighing 130 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. He was last seen walking on Main Street in the City of Buffalo wearing a red shirt, black pants, and blue shoes.
  
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• Big Tree EMS to transition to all-volunteer model

  04-07-2026 02:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Over 1,100 -- that's how many calls Big Tree EMS services have responded to in just the last seven months. But soon, that number will turn to zero, as the town plans to get rid of Big Tree's paid EMS services. "This will be bad," Big Tree EMS employee Frank Liguori [...]
  
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• Erie County Sheriff's Office speaks on boating safety ahead of July 4th weekend

  04-07-2026 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's expected to be a busy weekend on the water as people celebrate the 4th of July, and there are a few things the Erie County Sheriff's Office wants you to remember before getting behind the controls of a boat. "On the waterway, you know, you don't have brakes. So, knowing [...]
  
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• The world's largest duck arrives in Buffalo

  04-07-2026 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  The world's largest duck is officially here in Buffalo, and locals are excited to get a glimpse at the six-story-tall attraction. "Mama Duck," as the inflatable is called, first visited Buffalo in 2016. Ten years later, the duck is back at Canalside, and people are looking forward to having it here for the 4th of [...]
  
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• Cosmic Baseball comes to Sahlen Field for holiday weekend

  04-07-2026 00:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Independence Day Eve celebrations will bring fun and fireworks to the ballpark. With the Buffalo Bisons on the road, Cosmic Baseball will be sure to light up the night at Sahlen Field. "I mean, obviously there's such a tradition, for so many years, of being here on July 3 in particular, [...]
  
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• Crews to repave Scajaquada this summer

  03-07-2026 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crews will be working to repave and repair the Scajaquada Expressway this summer, the New York State Department of Transportation announced Friday. NYSDOT said that more than 20 lane-miles will be repaved and repaired as part of the $4.65 million project, which will also include upgrades to the drainage system. Work [...]
  
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• Buffalo homeowner welcomes community with patriotic display, fire department parade

  03-07-2026 16:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 500 American flags are on display outside a Buffalo home this Fourth of July as one resident continues a tradition inspired by family, community and a love for the country. For the past six years, Dave Shovelman has decorated his property with hundreds of American flags and patriotic decorations [...]
  
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• Thousands pack Kenney Park, kicking off America's birthday weekend

  03-07-2026 05:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of people packed the lawn at Kenney Park in the Town of Tonawanda on Thursday for Independence Day celebrations and a spectacular fireworks show. Officials kept residents cool all evening in preparation for the event as they kicked off the holiday weekend. "We've got food, we have music and we [...]
  
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• Excavator operator injured in Perry barn fire

  03-07-2026 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An excavator operator from Perry is recovering from burns sustained in a barn fire that happened on Thursday in Perry. Officials said the process of demolition for the barn has been taking place over the past few days. They said a burn pile used by workers spread to the rest of [...]
  
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• Excavator operator, firefighters injured in Perry barn fire

  03-07-2026 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An excavator operator and two firefighters were injured after a barn fire Thursday afternoon in the town of Perry. Officials said the process of demolition for the barn has been taking place over the past few days. They said a burn pile used by workers spread to the rest of the [...]
  
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• From the Vineyard: Ravine

  03-07-2026 02:30 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (WIVB) — Looking for a taste of Italy without booking a flight? One local winery is serving up fresh hot pizzas on the patio -- and a Michelin-trained chef is behind all the culinary magic. Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery has lots of rustic charm and more than 150 years of history. It's located [...]
  
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• NYISO Energy Watch ends

  03-07-2026 01:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, ended an Energy Watch that it issued on Thursday. The NYISO ended the watch late Thursday night, saying operating reserves returned to standard levels and that the grid is operating normally.
  
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• Energy Watch issued in NY

  03-07-2026 01:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the high heat comes high demand on New York State's power grid. The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, issued an Energy Watch on Thursday. The state is at low energy supply as of Thursday evening, meaning operating reserves are declining. Residents are suggested to conserve [...]
  
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• Buffalo's homeless population tries to beat the heat as temps soar in WNY

  03-07-2026 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When it comes to ways to beat the excessive heat that's invaded much of Western New York and the city of Buffalo this week, for some it's not as simple as stepping inside an air-conditioned home or going to the pool. For Buffalo's homeless population, weather like this week's presents its own [...]
  
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• Schumer seeks to delay cuts to SNAP program

  02-07-2026 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing to delay federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Schumer, who was at the Warsaw Food Pantry in Wyoming County on Thursday, said that starting in October, states and counties will have to pay for most of the administrative costs of SNAP benefits. [...]
  
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