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• Vehicle crushed after being hit by Amtrak train in North Tonawanda

  18-05-2024 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Route 265 South in North Tonawanda is closed due to a crash, according to the NITECC.
  Sources told News 4 that a vehicle was hit by a train near Riverview and Washington Street. The vehicle was crushed.
  Amtrak said the train was traveling from New York City and heading towards Niagara Falls.
  It has not yet been confirmed if anyone was hurt. Latest Local NewsVehicle crushed after being hit by Amtrak train in North Tonawanda The grandparents scam: Local senior reports being
  
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• Amherst police looking for help finding missing 85-year-old man

  18-06-2024 16:49 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in Amherst are looking for help finding an 85-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease.Gary Heinaman was last seen Tuesday morning around 7 a.m. on the 100 block of Reist Street in Williamsville. Police said he may be wearing jeans and a light blue polo shirt that may have a Yankees logo on it.Heinaman, who police said walks with a limp, has white hair, brown eyes, and a short, white beard.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police at (716) 689
  
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• Macy's Place planning third location in Clarence

  18-06-2024 15:15 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Macy's Place Pizzeria is planning to expand into Clarence.The popular pizza shop, which has locations in Kenmore and Cheektowaga, announced its third location on social media Monday night. It will be on Main Street and is expected to open this summer.Macy's Place, a family-owned business, has been serving food for more than 15 years. It's known for its unique menu items, which include a "Chicken N Waffles Pizza" and a "24K Gold" macaroni and cheese-topped pizza.Latest Lo
  
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• Term limits could be coming for Erie County politicians

  18-06-2024 14:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Term limits could be coming for politicians across Erie County.A new bill introduced by Erie County Democratic legislator John Bargnesi (Tonawandas, Grand Island) would limit any new office-holder by 2030 to three terms. The bill would cover legislatures, County Executive, Comptroller, Sheriff, Clerk and District Attorney."I did this in Tonawanda; the person I beat in Tonawanda was there, I think, 30 years, but I did it to myself, and technically I'm doing it to myse
  
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• Amherst man on Jamestown police's 'most wanted' list found in Ohio

  18-06-2024 14:08 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jamestown police said someone on their Top 10 Most Wanted list has been taken into custody after months on the run.According to police, a warrant for Amherst resident Evan Nix's arrest was issued through Jamestown City Court after he was allegedly found to be a felon in possession of a loaded gun during an incident late last year.Authorities said that with help from the United States Marshals Service and police in Ohio, the 37-year-old was taken into custody in Wooster,
  
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• Village of Hamburg hires engineering team following residential flooding

  18-06-2024 04:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Hamburg Village Board passed a motion at their village board meeting Monday night to hire a local engineering team to conduct a drainage study following recent residential flooding.The motion follows Hamburg residents voicing their concerns at the village’s last board meeting in early June, with some saying the flooding from recent rain storms cost them thousands of dollars.The drainage study will be conducted in the Charlotte Avenue area.“We're tryin
  
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• Neighbors pay homage to The Old Pink following fire, demolition

  18-06-2024 04:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A lot of teary eyes surrounded the demolition site of The Old Pink, which has been a popular bar in Allentown for over three decades.
  The bar was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning, starting around 5:45 a.m. and being mostly put out by 7 a.m.Hundreds of neighbors gathered there for a candlelight vigil Monday night to cherish and remember the bar.Neighbors brought with them electric candles, flashlights, flowers and stories to read aloud to the crowd and reminisce on
  
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• Seven confirmed overdose deaths in Tonawanda, Lackawanna, Buffalo in one day

  18-06-2024 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were seven confirmed overdose deaths in the Town of Tonawanda, the City of Lackawanna and the City of Buffalo areas on Monday, according to the Erie County Department of Health.
  The Erie County Sheriff's Office suspects that the deaths are linked to a "particularly lethal form of fentanyl."
  Preliminary reports by The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office found suspected forms of cocaine (crack or powder) in each scene.
  Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz first post
  
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• Seven confirmed overdose deaths in Tonawanda, Buffalo in one day

  18-06-2024 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were seven confirmed overdose deaths in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo areas on Monday, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
  The sheriff's office suspects that the deaths are linked to a "particularly lethal form of fentanyl."Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz first posted the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, just after 3:40 p.m. Monday, citing the Erie County Department of Health as his source. He said Narcan may not be enough to sav
  
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• Local schools, youth sports leagues take precautions ahead of heat wave

  17-06-2024 23:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Prior to games and practices this week, local youth sports clubs are communicating with families about the concerns that come with excessive heat.Local schools, including Buffalo, Williamsville, Lockport and Amherst, have announced plans to have half days this week so students aren't in classrooms, which can be steamy this time of year with a lack of ventilation and air conditioning.
  At West Hertel Academy in Buffalo and at schools across the district, students in lower g
  
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• Jamestown man charged with murder in connection to death of 8-month-old

  17-06-2024 23:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man was arraigned Monday morning on an indictment charging him with murder related to the death of a baby, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office.
  On April 22, it is alleged that 26-year-old Sean Thomas intentionally strangled and shook 8-month-old Aniyah Turk. She was severely injured and put on life support before she succumbed to her injuries in May, officials said.
  Thomas received an eight count indictment charging with him second-de
  
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• Buffalo man indicted for shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured

  17-06-2024 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on Monday for allegedly killing one victim and injuring two others during a shooting in the Willert Park neighborhood in July 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Ernest Brown, 41, was arraigned on a sealed indictment charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.Around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023, Buffalo police responded to a reported shooting on Genesee Street near Mortimer Street,
  
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• 'An answer to my prayers': Local man with MS raises money by painting with brush attached to hat

  17-06-2024 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – A local man who lost mobility in his arms and legs due to multiple sclerosis is finding a way to create art and support charity.Artist Alan Deacon creates watercolor paintings using a paintbrush attached to the brim of his hat -- a unique assistive device created by his son.On Sunday, his creations were on full display during an art fundraiser at Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Lancaster.The event raised funds to benefit Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilit
  
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• Man injured in shots fired incident following large fight

  17-06-2024 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police say they are investigating a shooting that injured a man involved in a large fight near Main Street and Custer Street.Northeast District officers responded to the call just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Detectives saya 24-year-old male was struck by gunfire during a fight and is being treated for apparent non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255. Latest Local News Man injured in
  
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• Deceased man found in Niagara Falls after he was on 'personal watercraft'

  17-06-2024 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Park Police have announced the discovery of a deceased man in Niagara Falls.
  Just before 11:40 p.m. Sunday night, New York State Park Police Marine units were called for a man on a "personal watercraft" who did not return from the water.
  A deceased 60-year-old man was located on the shoreline of the Niagara River.
  The investigation is ongoing. Latest Local News Deceased man found in Niagara Falls after he was on ‘personal watercraft’ The Old Pin
  
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• Bills release Rochester training camp schedule

  17-06-2024 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills released their Rochester training camp schedule for July and August on Monday.The Bills will hold 11 practices, 10 of them public, on the campus of St. John Fisher University as well as the "Return of the Blue & Red" practice at Highmark Stadium on Aug. 2.The full training camp schedule can be found below:
  Wed., July 24: 9:45 a.m.Thu., July 25: 9:45 a.m.Fri., July 26: 9:45 a.m.Sun., July 28: 9:45 a.m.Mon., July 29: 9:45 a.m.Tue., July 30: 9:45 a.m.Thu.,
  
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• The Old Pink suffers significant damage in fire

  17-06-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, has suffered significant damage in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar.Allen Street between College Street and Mariner Street is currently closed as crews fight the blaze. Additional closures include Elmwood Avenue between Virginia Street and North Street and Wadsworth Street between Allen and St. Johns Place.Fire officia
  
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• The Old Pink destroyed in fire Monday morning

  17-06-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials confirmed that the building cannot be saved and was too far gone by the time crews arrived and an emergency demolition was ordered for Monday afternoon. Damages were esti
  
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• The Old Pink demolished after Monday morning fire

  17-06-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials said the building was beyond saving and an emergency demolition was completed Monday afternoon.
  Damages were estimated at $1.25 million, though fire dispatchers overheard
  
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• The Old Pink a total loss after fire Monday morning

  17-06-2024 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, has suffered significant damage in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials confirmed that the building cannot be saved and was too far gone by the time crews arrived and an emergency demolition was ordered. Damages were estimat
  
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• Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Lockport

  17-06-2024 12:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash on Johnson Road in Lockport on Sunday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.Police responded to the area of 4086 Johnson Rd. just before 8 p.m. Sunday, where initial investigation showed that the motorcyclist, a 24-year-old Lockport man, lost control while traveling southbound, went off the road and hit a tree. He was ejected and ended up in a field.The man was transported to Lockport Memorial Hosp
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after crash in Lockport

  17-06-2024 12:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Johnson Road in Lockport on Sunday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.The motorcyclist has been identified as 24-year-old Brandon Wilson, of Lockport. He was transported to Lockport Memorial Hospital and then airlifted to ECMC, where he succumbed to his injuries.Police responded to the area of 4086 Johnson Rd. just before 8 p.m. Sunday, where initial investigation showed that Wilson lost control while traveli
  
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• Will your state have abortion on the ballot this year?

  17-06-2024 12:01 via wivb.com
  
  Deadlines are coming up between now and July 5 in five states where advocates are trying to gather enough voters' signatures to put abortion-related questions on ballots in November's elections.Measures that would enshrine the right to abortion in state constitutions are already on the ballot in four states, and officials in two more are checking whether the petitions submitted there are valid. Additionally, New York's attorney general is trying to get a question reinstated after a court removed
  
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• First responders stress importance of learning CPR after saving a local father’s life

  17-06-2024 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This Father's Day could have looked much different for Chris Freeman's family.Two weeks ago, Freeman was playing hockey at Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga. He was training for the 11 Day Power Play with his friends, including Ed Carney and Michael Bowen.What started as a normal practice on the ice took a chilling turn when Freeman went into cardiac arrest."I was out playing hockey. I didn't have any chest pain, I wasn't tired,” Freeman said. “I really do
  
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• Watch: Buffalo Fire Department truck collides with vehicle on Elmwood Avenue

  17-06-2024 00:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Fire Department fire truck collided with a vehicle on the 2100 block of Elmwood Avenue Saturday night, a City of Buffalo official said.The collision happened just before 8:20 p.m. outside of the News 4 WIVB building. Authorities said Buffalo Fire was responding to a call when it collided with the vehicle.Officials said initial reports indicated that the injuries were minor in nature.Latest Local News Watch: Buffalo Fire Department truck collides with vehicle on
  
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• Tonawanda, Kenmore pools to open for week amid high temperatures

  16-06-2024 21:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With high temperatures being forecasted for next week, the outdoor pools in the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore will be open for the week, Town of Tonawanda spokesperson Kevin Keenan said.“With extremely high temperatures forecasted for this time of year, we have taken the unusual step of opening these pools early,” Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger said. “They will be a refreshing option as people deal with temperatures in the 90
  
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• Cooling centers to open around Buffalo

  16-06-2024 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With extreme heat expected to affect Western New York this week, the City of Buffalo has announced several cooling centers across the city.Temperatures across the area are expected to be in the mid-to high 90s beginning on Monday and lasting through the entire week."Cooling Centers are an important part of our City’s emergency response plan during extreme
  heat events. It’s especially critical to make sure these sites are open and accessible for houseless
  
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• 62-year-old man killed in crash in Holland

  16-06-2024 17:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 62-year-old man was killed in a crash in Holland early Sunday morning, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.Police responded to the intersection of Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, where there had been a two-car crash.Police located a Volkswagen Passat in the brush off the southeastern edge of the roadway with extensive damage. The driver of the vehicle, 62-year-old Grant Brown of Concord, was later pronounced dead. There was
  
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• 2 injured in 2 separate weekend shootings in Buffalo

  16-06-2024 15:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend.In the first one, 15-year-old boy was injured on Mapleridge Avenue early Saturday morning.Police responded to the shooting, on the first block of Mapleridge, just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The teen was transported to ECMC, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.The second occurred on the 2000 block of South Park Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Saturday night. Police said a 31-year-old
  
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• 15-year-old injured in shooting on Mapleridge

  16-06-2024 15:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting on Mapleridge Avenue early Saturday morning, according to Buffalo police.Police responded to the shooting, on the first block of Mapleridge, just before 1 a.m. Saturday.
  The teen was transported to ECMC, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.Latest Local News 15-year-old i
  
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