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• Wing fest attracts thousands to the Buffalo area

  04-09-2016 04:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of people traveled to downtown Buffalo this Labor Day Weekend to get a taste of wings from all over the world.
  The 2016 National Buffalo Wing Festival kicked off Saturday at Coca-Cola Field.
  The wing festival attracts people from all over the world. The two day festival is expected to bring in over 70,000 people from all 50 states and 49 different countries.
  “It’s my favorite holiday of the year. Everybody’s got a different take on the win
  
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• More experts join calls to move Niagara Falls family from contaminated property

  26-09-2026 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pressure on state officials to relocate a family on 99th Street in Niagara Falls intensified Friday after the discovery of industrial waste and elevated chemical contamination on their property earlier this summer. Homeowners Daniel and Jocelyn McKiernan were joined at a news conference by a host of people and organizations, [...]
  
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• Buffalo Sabres hold annual Community Day

  25-09-2026 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Buffalo Sabres spent the day spreading some community spirit with their annual Community Day. "It's so easy for us to get so fixated on our little bubble at the rink and kind of our day-to-day, and what we're doing, but sometimes you forget all the support you have outside the city," forward [...]
  
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• Local businesses, organizations impacted by record high diesel prices

  25-09-2026 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York area marked a new record high for the average price of diesel fuel on Thursday, coming in at $6.36 per gallon according to AAA, compared to just one year ago when it was $3.89. Several gas stations in the area showed the price of diesel at $6.39. [...]
  
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• Buffalo airport celebrates 100 years

  25-09-2026 23:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport celebrated a milestone on Friday as one of the oldest public airports in the entire country. Friday marked 100 years in operation for the airport, which quickly became an important transportation hub. The Buffalo Municipal Airport was founded in 1926. The NFTA said the agency hopes [...]
  
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• Bill introduced to support newborn health screenings

  25-09-2026 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on Thursday to announce the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would dedicate federal resources to newborn screenings for serious health conditions. According to a statement from Langworthy's office, while the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is updated regularly, [...]
  
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• 2 WNY Starbucks locations to close

  25-09-2026 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Starbucks locations in Western New York are set to close as part of the coffee chain's nationwide round of closures this week. The two locations -- at 1703 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst and 3540 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell -- are scheduled to close on Saturday, the company confirmed. Starbucks [...]
  
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• Bills move return specialist Greg Dortch to main roster

  25-09-2026 22:54 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills have signed wide receiver and kick returner Greg Dortch to the 53-man roster after elevating the veteran player from the practice squad for the first two games of the regular season. Defensive back Jordan Hancock was placed on injured reserve to make room for Dortch on the roster. [...]
  
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• Bills injuries: DL Ed Oliver, WRs DJ Moore, Keon Coleman questionable vs. Chargers

  25-09-2026 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three starting players are questionable to play for the Bills in Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver, along with wide receivers DJ Moore and Keon Coleman each increased their participation level in Friday's practice from the previous day, improving their chances of being available for [...]
  
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• Erie County completes Bowen Road improvement project

  25-09-2026 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Department of Public Works highlighted recent road improvements in Elma on Friday. Poloncarz said that the county invested about $1.8 million to recycle existing pavement and install new driving surfaces on Bowen Road between Buffalo Street and Rice Road. "Cold in-place is a mix [...]
  
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• 1 injured, 1 charged after alleged robbery

  25-09-2026 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was taken to the hospital after he was allegedly robbed during an assault Friday morning, Buffalo police said. Around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Lovejoy Street, where a group of people allegedly beat a 53-year-old man. Police said the man was allegedly maced [...]
  
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• Tonawanda man admits to killing wife

  25-09-2026 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man has admitted to killing his wife at their home in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Nicholas Malvaso, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder. Malvaso struck and killed 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso by hitting her with a hammer, officials said, around 2:45 a.m. [...]
  
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• Buffalo man accused of mail theft, bank fraud

  25-09-2026 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been accused of using postal service keys to steal mail from collection boxes in Cheektowaga and deposit stolen checks, the United States Attorney's Office said. Jaquan Greene, 20, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges carry a [...]
  
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• Buffalo teen charged after police recover loaded handgun

  25-09-2026 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teenager is facing charges after police recovered a loaded weapon during a search warrant conducted on Earl Place on Thursday. During the search, Buffalo police recovered a loaded handgun that was previously reported stolen from Lancaster. The 16-year-old boy was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of [...]
  
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• Sabres sign D Matt Grzelcyk to 1-year deal

  25-09-2026 17:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres added some depth to their group of defensemen on Friday, signing veteran Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth $850,000. Grzelcyk is entering his 10th full NHL season, having spent a majority of his career with the Boston Bruins. A third-round pick of the Bruins in 2012, Grzelcyk [...]
  
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• Young patients design New Era’s returning Billustration caps

  25-09-2026 16:29 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Eight children receiving care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo are getting the chance to turn their creativity into something Bills quarterback Josh Allen will wear on the field. The children designed custom Buffalo Bills caps as part of the second year of the Billustration campaign, a partnership involving Allen, New [...]
  
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• 4 games to watch: Rivalry games, city showdowns and live broadcasts highlight Week 4

  25-09-2026 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York’s most storied football rivalry headlines a Week 4 slate that also includes some prime-time matchups between sectional title contenders, and the first high school contest to be streamed live on the WIVB+ channel. Here are some of the games we’re watching this weekend. Bennett (1-2) vs. Health Sciences [...]
  
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• Josh Allen poster completed in Downtown Buffalo

  25-09-2026 05:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The massive Josh Allen Gatorade poster planned for the side of the Statler Hotel in Downtown Buffalo was completed on Thursday. The poster, coming in at 110 feet wide and 120 feet high, features Josh Allen next to the phrase, "It lives here." This marks the second year that Allen has [...]
  
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• Buffalo Zoo hosts Enchanted Pumpkin Trail

  25-09-2026 04:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall fun is underway with the Buffalo Zoo launching its new Enchanted Pumpkin Trail. Marking the zoo's first major event following the cancelation of its annual Zoomagination Lantern Festival earlier this summer, the after-hours event features jack-o-lantern and dinosaur displays, as well as special photo opportunities and select animals on exhibit. [...]
  
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• Dunkirk woman sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

  25-09-2026 01:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk woman who was convicted of theft of government money was sentenced Thursday to serve three years' probation, the United States District Attorney's Office said. In July 2020, Angela Kellogg, 35, provided personal information, including her social security number, to a co-conspirator knowing it would be used to obtain money [...]
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visits Buffalo for voting initiative

  25-09-2026 00:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrived in Buffalo Thursday afternoon for a training session to get out the vote in November's election. "I think Buffalo is one of the most exciting places in New York State in terms of the rejuvenation of voter mobilization and input; we have a new mayor, we have [...]
  
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• Sabres unveil new food, arena upgrades for 2026-27 season

  24-09-2026 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new season for the Buffalo Sabres means new outstanding food is coming to KeyBank Center. Fans have a lot to look forward to ahead of the team's home opener on Oct. 3, including arena upgrades. They can find delicious food and treats, including Beaver Tail and Chocolate Bacon Milkshakes, the [...]
  
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• WNY to be a destination on Christmas Movie Road Trip

  24-09-2026 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Holiday magic will be returning to East Aurora this December, with a tour group who highlights holiday movie sets including Western New York in their venture. Ken and Debbie Mayfield started Christmas Movie Road Trip last year, which brings visitors to communities that have served as holiday movie sets. This [...]
  
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• 5th Marineland animal dies following move to new aquarium

  24-09-2026 21:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fifth animal that was transported from the former Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to a new aquarium has died, Oceanogràfic València announced Thursday. Echo, believed to be around 30 years old, was blind and arrived at the aquarium in Spain with several medical issues, the aquarium said. She was one [...]
  
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• 1 dead after rollover crash in Rushford

  24-09-2026 20:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person died following a rollover crash in Rushford in Allegany County Thursday afternoon, according to New York State Police. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m. on County Route 7B, officials said. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating and said more details [...]
  
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• Buffalo man charged after string of burglaries

  24-09-2026 17:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing charges after several burglaries were reported at worksites downtown, Buffalo police said Thursday. Police said a burglary detail was assigned in the area of the 400 block of Niagara Street after two burglaries were reported at the Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute construction site earlier this month. [...]
  
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• Buffalo's 'City of Light' initiative aims to fix broken streetlights

  24-09-2026 17:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo is working with National Grid to create a more efficient method of replacing downed streetlights in the city. The "City of Light" initiative aims to streamline a previously complicated process of replacing broken city streetlights, officials said. Previously, National Grid owned the bulb and the wiring with [...]
  
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• Trick-or-treating returns to Walden Galleria

  24-09-2026 17:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Trick-or-treating returns to Walden Galleria next month, providing Halloween activities for families across Western New York to enjoy no matter what the weather brings. The "Galleria of Treats" event returns Oct. 29 and runs from 2 to 8 p.m. Families can find the event on the mall's lower level, starting outside [...]
  
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• 1 hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle

  24-09-2026 05:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 52-year-old Youngstown man was severely injured after he was ejected from a motorcycle on Wednesday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Police responded to 3970 Lower River Road in the Town of Porter shortly after 5 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a passenger [...]
  
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• Western Regional OTB shares 2026 mid-year financial report

  24-09-2026 05:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Batavia Downs and Western Regional Off Track Betting held their 2026 mid-year financial report on Wednesday, highlighting the growth of the organization. The event highlighted how Batavia Downs is more than just entertainment but an asset for the greater region -- including more than $6 million they have given back to [...]
  
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