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• Portion of Chippewa to be closed for rest of summer

  24-07-2020 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  The portion runs from Delaware Ave. to Franklin St.
  
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• Catcher Payton Henry hit in the head with baseball bat during Bisons game

  01-06-2024 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N. Y. (WIVB) -- Sources confirmed to News 4 that a Bisons catcher was hit in the head by a baseball bat in Syracuse Friday night during the Bisons-Mets game.During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was hit in the back of the head after a follow through swing. The game was called immediately.
  It was reported that Henry was stretchered off the field and transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
  The Buffalo Bisons will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Orchard Park High School holds pre-prom demonstrations to prevent impaired driving

  01-06-2024 01:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As Orchard Park High School students are getting their tuxes and dresses ready for their prom, the school partnered with local first responders to demonstrate the consequences of driving while impaired."Our senior prom is tomorrow, so they can see the consequences, physically and emotionally of what a car crash could potentially look like if they make poor decisions," said Amanda Mohler, a social worker at Orchard Park High School.
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• Buffalo man charged with public lewdness

  01-06-2024 01:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested and charged Friday following multiple alleged incidents of indecent exposure, according to the Buffalo Police Department.
  26-year-old Orlando Martinez was identified as a suspect in two alleged incidents on May 28. Officers say they responded to a call of indecent exposure around 5 p.m. on the 500 block of W Delavan Ave., then another call of the same nature around 6 p.m. on the 900 block of Elmwood Ave.
  Martinez has been charged with two counts
  
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• Road closures for Buffalo Pride parade

  01-06-2024 00:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rainbows adorn Elmwood Avenue in preparation for the Buffalo Pride parade Sunday, but motorists should be prepared as well.
  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2, Elmwood Ave. will be closed to all traffic from Iroquois Dr. to Virginia St. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on the corner of Elmwood and Forest and ends at Allen St.Buffalo police say this closure will impact many major East and West roadways in Buffalo and urges motorists to avoid the area.
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• Yellowcard frontman speaks on band's return to Buffalo for first time since 2016

  31-05-2024 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Yellowcard will be joining Third Eye Blind for the "Summer Gods Tour 2024," which is scheduled to stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 3.The show will mark the Jacksonville rock band's first performance in the Buffalo area since the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, and their first non-festival tour in the region since their 2015 Town Ballroom show.Ryan Key, the band's frontman, spoke about the upcoming tour and the Darien Lake show."We always had killer shows in Buffalo, whethe
  
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• Woman receives probation for stealing over $162k from employer

  31-05-2024 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former bookkeeper was sentenced to probation last Tuesday morning for stealing over $162,000 from a Williamsville medical office, the Erie County District Attorney's office announced.Between January 2019 and May 2023, 48-year-old Carrie Zielinski of Depew stole cash from co-pays paid by patients while working as an accountant and office manager in Williamsville. She was fired from the medical office after a coworker noticed a discrepancy in the documentation of the co-p
  
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• Buffalo festival season kicks off with Greek Fest

  31-05-2024 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mamma Mia! The Greek Festival is back in town this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo.
  The first Greek Heritage Festival was held in 1977 to acquaint the Queen City with Greek culture, faith, food and entertainment. Despite its humble beginnings, the Greek Festival has grown into a special three-day event of live music and dancing -- not to mention the food.
  Gyros and spanakopita are on the menu, along with multiple pastries for the sweet tooth.
  
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• Bills sign Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson to play DL

  31-05-2024 22:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.The Bills list the 24-year-old Steveson as a defensive lineman in hopes his leverage techniques and agility can translate to football.Listed at 5-foot-11 and 266 pounds, Steveson, at 21, became the youngest freestyle wrestler to win gold as a super heavyweight at the Tokyo Olympics in 20
  
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• With better weather, comedian Drew Lynch is back in Buffalo

  31-05-2024 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bearing a bowling shirt and armed with jokes, comedian Drew Lynch joined News 4 Wake Up! on Friday morning.Known for his appearances on "America's Got Talent" and "Conan," Lynch will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend, with five shows between Friday and Sunday."I've only ever been in Buffalo when there was snow, and people were mad at me," Lynch said.While poking fun at Buffalo weather and discussing flats vs. drumsticks, Lynch shared info about his Midwest
  
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• North Tonawanda man accused of fatal Kenmore Ave. stabbing

  31-05-2024 19:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police have arrested a North Tonawanda man, charging him with second-degree murder.John Rudes, 28, was accused of killing 59-year-old Buffalo resident Terry Jackson early in the morning on Sept. 17.Police said Rudes stabbed Jackson on Kenmore Avenue, resulting in the victim dying at the scene. Authorities said he had more than one stab wound.Latest Local News North Tonawanda man accused of fatal Kenmore Ave. stabbing “Conman” admits to stealing $250K i
  
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• "Conman" admits to stealing $250K in life savings

  31-05-2024 17:40 via wivb.com
  
  GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Getzville man has admitted to stealing more than $250,000 from a woman he befriended.The crime, committed by 64-year-oldVictor Marinaccio, took place between July 2018 and August 2022, according to the Erie County District Attorney's office. Prosecutors said he misrepresented himself in order to get the victim's life savings, with the DA's office referring to him as a "conman."In doing this, the DA's office said Marinaccio used her credit cards and conducted wire tran
  
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• Man admits to double murder, assault in Town of Tonawanda

  31-05-2024 15:57 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has admitted to killing two people and injuring another inside a Town of Tonawanda apartment.In August 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's office said Jameer Woods, now 20, fatally shot Buffalo resident Antoyn Williams, 51, and Hinsdale resident Kristina Perez, 36, inside a residence on Parker Boulevard. They were pronounced dead at the scene.The third victim, a 56-year-old man, survived.The District Attorney's office said Woods used illegal
  
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• Suspect in Chautauqua County hit-and-run found nearly one year later

  31-05-2024 15:08 via wivb.com
  
  LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police have made an arrest in a July 2023 hit-and-run in Chautauqua County.Last year, one day after Independence Day, Lakewood-Busti police said a woman was injured after being struck by an SUV while leaving the village's Walmart. Police said the driver left the scene.On Thursday, the police department announced the arrest of 37-year-old Clarence resident David Legg, who's been charged with reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, reckless
  
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• Buffalo airport adds facial recognition technology

  31-05-2024 14:28 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is upping its security with the Transportation Security Adminstration's (TSA) new facial recognition technology.On Thursday, the TSA rolled out the latest generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). With voluntary participation from travelers, the CAT-2 systems scan IDs and take an immediately deleted picture of the traveler to verify their identity. Additionally, they're a step forward in touchless technology.Th
  
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• Can Trump still run for president? Local legal expert weighs in on guilty verdict

  31-05-2024 04:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thursday's verdict finding former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts could leave voters with questions about whether this will legally impact the presidential campaign.News 4 spoke with one local legal expert on what this case means not only for the nation, but for voters. “The historical significance now of the prosecution of a president, showing that you can successfully have a trial of a president,” legal expert Barry Covert said.It
  
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• Buffalo man found guilty of murder

  31-05-2024 00:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon Wednesday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Around 11:40 p.m. on June 18, 2022, 39-year-old Jonathan Whitsett intentionally shot the victim, 36-year-old William Cobb III, with an illegal gun inside of the defendant's vehicle, which was parked near Manhattan Avenue in the City of Buffalo.
  Officials said Cobb was transported in a private vehicle to EC
  
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• Buffalo man admits to distribution of fentanyl in connection to overdose

  30-05-2024 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and para-fluorofentanyl in connection to a 2022 overdose, the U.S. District Attorney's Office announced.On April 18, 2022, 33-year-old Darryl Sweat sold cocaine to a regular customer identified as V.O. Two days later, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel found V.O. dead in their residence.
  An autopsy determined that the cause of death was mixed drug intoxication, including cocaine, fentanyl, pa
  
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• Williamsville man sentenced to 10 years for shooting woman, firing rifle inside Buffalo clinic

  30-05-2024 22:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man was sentenced to prison time Thursday morning for shooting someone and recklessly firing a rifle inside a clinic on Buffalo's West Side on Nov. 10, 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said.Jeremy A. Griffin, 49, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by four years of post-release supervision.Photo: Erie County District Attorney's OfficeGriffin intentionally shot a female victim with a rifle inside of her apartment building on the 100
  
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• Fire on Transit Road causes $100,000 in damage

  30-05-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire on Transit Road in Swormville Thursday afternoon caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to a barn, according to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office.Just before 12:30 p.m. on May 30, a fire was reported at a barn on 6995 Transit Road that housed multiple businesses. The Swormville fire chief arrived and reported heavy smoke coming from the building.
  The fire was found in an area of the building that was being renovated. It took approximately 45 minutes to bring un
  
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• Fired city official suspected of forging documents

  30-05-2024 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- News 4 is learning new information about why a city official in Lackawanna was abruptly fired from her post.The city's former assessor, Debbie Skulski-Wakelam is suspected of forging documentation related to her job.After the former assessor in Lackawanna was fired from her job earlier this month, News 4 filed a public records request for disciplinary documents and we've received a police report in connection to the investigation.According to the report, three weeks ago,
  
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• Fitness on the Rink at Keybank Center supports Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports

  30-05-2024 19:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonight, the rink that local star athletes play on will be the spot for community members to get together for some exercise.
  "We are so excited to bring this program to our community," said Gina Martin, Community Affairs Specialist for Highmark Stadium. "This new event is just a unique opportunity for us to bring the community together here at the Keybank to get fit and have fun where their home team plays."Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield started "Fitness on the Field" fo
  
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• Crash closes part of Porter Road for much of Thursday

  30-05-2024 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pickup truck driver crashed into a pole in the Town of Niagara after falling asleep at the wheel Thursday morning, authorities told News 4.It happened around 5:30 a.m. on Porter Road, causing wires to fall on the road. As a result, Porter has been shut down for most of the day between Recovery Road and Young Street."There's power really close to the vehicle," Town of Niagara Police Chief Craig Giuliani said. "Thankfully, it was not touching the vehicle when he exited."T
  
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• Nearly $2M announced to make space for development at former Bethlehem Steel site

  30-05-2024 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several local leaders came together Thursday morning in Lackawanna to announce more funding to move the railroad facilities on the former site of Bethlehem Steel.The existing South Buffalo railyard facilities are currently at Renaissance Commerce Park along Route 5, on the site of the former steel company. The goal is to move them further back on the property in order to facilitate redevelopment opportunities.During the morning, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced an additi
  
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• Section VI softball champions: Lancaster, Clarence, Iroquois, Fredonia, Wilson, Westfield, Ellicottville

  30-05-2024 18:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster, Clarence, Iroquois, Fredonia, Wilson, Westfield and Ellicottville all claimed Section VI softball titles in recent days.All six teams advance to the Far West Regionals in the NYSPHSAA tournament, which are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Webster Schroeder High School near Rochester.Lancaster defeated Orchard Park 6-2 on Wednesday to claim the Class AAA title. The Legends will take on Fairport in their regional matchup at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.Clarence narrowl
  
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• Section VI girls lacrosse champs: Lancaster, Clarence, Lake Shore/Silver Creek, Gowanda

  30-05-2024 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster, Clarence, Lake Shore/Silver Creek and Gowanda all claimed sectional titles in girls lacrosse over the past two days.All four teams advance to the Far West Regionals in the NYSPHSAA tournament, with each of those games taking place Saturday at Finger Lakes Community College.Lancaster took home the Class A crown with a 14-8 win over Orchard Park on Wednesday, led by four goals from Ella Forcucci and a Maya Griffin hat trick. The Legends will face Section V champi
  
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• Buffalo police track down gun suspect with help of helicopter

  30-05-2024 16:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police said they tracked down a fleeing suspect with help from the Erie County Sheriff's Office helicopter, Air 1.This past Friday night, Ferry-Fillmore district officers said they received a call about a man with a gun. Air 1, which was already operating, found the person in question while they were fleeing on foot, police said.The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Buffalo man Brandon Hinton, was apprehended at the corner of Genesee and Doat. Additionally, polic
  
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• 2 stabbed in Dunkirk, victims and suspect hospitalized

  30-05-2024 15:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police said they have a suspect after two people were stabbed in Dunkirk early Thursday morning.Officers responded around 3:30 a.m. to an apartment on Lake Shore Drive West for a report of a stabbing. Police said the suspect was located inside.The suspect, along with the two stabbing victims, were all hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.Police are waiting to release more information on possible charges until after the suspect is released from the hospital.Lates
  
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• Body found on Elmwood near Grote

  30-05-2024 13:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials are looking into the cause of death of a man whose body was found on Elmwood Avenue Wednesday afternoon.Buffalo police responded to the scene near Grote Street and the Pierce Arrow Lofts just after 1 p.m. As a result, Elmwood was closed for several hours.The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy on the man's body.Latest Local News Body found on Elmwood near Grote Officials, neighbors respond to slew of car accidents in recent weeks Jamest
  
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• Officials, neighbors respond to slew of car accidents in recent weeks

  30-05-2024 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Within the past few weeks, News 4 has reported on over six separate vehicle accidents that involved serious injuries and pedestrians being hit.It’s a trend that experts say is common during these summer months, but can easily be avoided.“Everyone needs to share this responsibility to keep everyone safe," AAA Director of Public Relations in WNY Elizabeth Carey said. "It's so important. These are tragedies. No one wants to see this happen."In the last 24 ho
  
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