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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills will be without starting offensive linemen Dion Dawkins and Alec Anderson for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Dawkins is out with a rib injury and Anderson has a foot injury. Defensive tackle Greg Gaines also will miss the game in Minnesota with a calf injury…
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In 2022, two families came together to start an organization called Universal Possibilities, which works towards creating more independent housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "We just really felt like there weren't options in the Western New…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Department of Social Services has issued a warning after uncovering a skimming device at a Dollar Tree in West Seneca. According to the department, this affects EBT cardholders who visited the Dollar Tree at 952 Union Rd. in October or the first few days of November. Those…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara County woman died Monday morning after being attacked by her dog, Lewiston police confirmed. The victim's identity has yet to be released. The incident happened Monday morning on Saunders Settlement Road. The woman was bitten by her 6-year-old Saint Bernard and later died from her…
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family members of Shari Kersch are asking the Western New York community to remember the beloved longtime nurse who died last month after being hit by a car while riding her bike in Cheektowaga. According to her son, Jordan, Shari was riding her bike near the intersection of Strasmer…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 67-year-old man from Amherst is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Sheridan Drive, the Amherst Police Department said. Authorities responded to the scene at Sheridan Drive at Tavistock Lane around 9:17 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious crash. According to the department, a 2022…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Monday marks 10 years since a massive fire broke out at the old Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna. The fire started on Nov. 9, 2016, and burned for several days. The blaze continued across five blocks, sending smoke through the city and nearby communities, prompting the evacuation of the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Off of his recent reelection to the US House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) spoke Monday at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport about his priorities for the new year, when Democrats will take the majority. Kennedy said those priorities include getting federal funding…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures following sweeping election losses. The impeachment resolution was introduced by Massie, a…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A car was driven through fields and near a playground on Glendale School property in Tonawanda while kids were playing last weekend, according to police. The car, believed to be a dark blue Nissan Rouge, went through the fields around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. The school is located at 101
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for sending indecent texts to a minor, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 39-year-old Ezechiel Travis sent text messages to a minor and violated an existing order of protection in September 2025…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Santa Claus is back in town as the holiday season gets underway. His first stop? Buffalo's Walden Galleria, where shoppers can stop and pay a visit to Jolly Old Saint Nick. Santa will return to the shopping mall at 11 a.m. on Nov. 13, welcoming families for a special visit. Shoppers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will take on the Minnesota Vikings Monday night, and fans have several watch parties to choose from to cheer the team on. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Click here for more details on gameday coverage and where to stream the game. Rec Room The Rec Room is
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friends and family of Jermone Laster are still searching for answers over a month after the 54-year-old Buffalo man was killed in a hit-and-run on Broadway and Oak Street. "To the person that did it, he would be wanting the same answers if it was somebody in his family. So we
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Draft League held the final day of their 10th annual Veterans Day Floor Hockey Tournament on Sunday, as part of the group's continued mission to honor veterans and give back to Western New York. Over the course of a decade, the tournament has grown to span two days and
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local chapter of Blue Star Mothers hosted a collection event Sunday for their "Pack the Truck" campaign, which aims to send care packages to troops serving away from home. The chapter is part of a national nonprofit that brings together women whose children have served in the military or are
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner scored within minutes of each other in the second period to lead the visiting Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday at KeyBank Center. Beck Malenstyn had a goal for the Sabres, and Colten Ellis made 21 saves as Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A kickoff event for Stony Brook's 2026 Legendary Lights initiative was held at Brazen Brewing on Saturday, as the neighborhood prepares to welcome visitors to their holiday lights display later this month. Every night from Thanksgiving through January 1, visitors will have the opportunity to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of cyclists pedaled for a cause Saturday in the 14th annual Cranksgiving Food Scavenger Hunt. The event, put on by GObike Buffalo, had a goal of getting as many donations as possible to support local food pantries, to help ensure they are well stocked ahead of the holidays. Checkpoints…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following the devastating 2006 October Storm, Re-Tree WNY is still planting to try and bring back the foliage that was lost 20 years ago. Trained tree planters fanned out across the city Saturday morning to continue that mission. Marc Kubiniec, the owner of Joe's Service Center and a…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The annual Buffalo Veteran's Race on Saturday brought hundreds of people together with participants of all ages hitting the course to show their support for local veterans. "My son attends the United States Naval Academy and I'm doing it in his honor," participant Lori Mallory said. For some…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A "difficult" fire that saw a multi-agency response broke out at a restaurant in Cattaraugus County on Friday, officials said. According to Deputy Director of Emergency Services for Cattaraugus County, Robert Kuhn, firefighters were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, after a 911 call…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State has filed multiple lawsuits against the United States Department of the Interior challenging prior federal decisions granting restricted-fee status to land both in Buffalo and Grand Island owned by the Seneca Nation. The lawsuit regarding land in the City of Buffalo seeks to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Sheriff's Office has canceled an alert for a missing man from the Town of Clarence. According to police, Marc Montanino, 46, was last seen on Friday around 12:30 p.m. in the area of Main Street and Thompson Road. Montanino is approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 190
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hamburg Police said Friday that speed and alcohol were contributing factors in a deadly crash on Camp Road in October. On Oct. 17, police responded to a two-vehicle crash at Camp Road (Route 75) and St. Francis Drive around 9 p.m., where a Hyundai crossed over the center turn lane and
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WNY Heroes brought over 1,000 community members together Friday for its largest charity fundraiser of the year with the 17th annual Red, White and Blue Gala. "We're honoring all military, widows and widowers to be included; we have a ceremony set up with the Niagara Falls Airbase that are going…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After being called out by coach Lindy Ruff for getting out-skated and out-worked in their most recent home loss, the Sabres went back to work and skated to one of their most complete victories of the season. Josh Norris had two goals to double his scoring output for the season, Jack
A Niagara Falls mother was escorted from her son's school when she tried to get more information about recently disclosed radiation findings on school property.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local leaders are giving failing grades to Buffalo Public Schools' plan to send a contingent of staffers and board members to a pricey resort trip out west, funded by taxpayers, in a financially struggling district. The decision to pull board members from this $15,000 trip came just days before…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four years after the Tops mass shooting devastated Buffalo’s East Side, one survivor’s family is finally getting critical home repairs — thanks to a local business that stepped in after seeing her story on News 4. Kaye Chapman‑Johnson has endured more loss than most people face in a lifetime…
ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nineteen schools throughout the region came together at Sahlen Sports Park on Friday for the 2026 Unified Bocce Tournament hosted by Special Olympics New York. "It's fun; you get everyone from all different schools coming together and playing against each other for the competition," Ethan, a…
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A case out of Chautauqua County is raising concerns over digital privacy, what potentially violates that privacy, and what the legal ramifications could be for going through someone's phone without permission. "All of us have a certain right to privacy ... we have a right to privacy in…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 21-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged hit-and-run in Batavia on Thursday, according to police. "I got a phone call while I was at work and my daughter called me and just simply said there was a man on the front yard screaming and she was terrified,"
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A conserve water order was lifted for residents in the Village of Fredonia on Friday, including water customers in the Town of Pomfret. The conserve water order was issued on Oct. 23 to reduce demand on Fredonia's water treatment plant. Officials said water from the treatment plant has met New…
President Trump announced Friday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving the White House and longtime adviser Stephen Miller will take her place. The move comes after Republicans suffered sweeping defeats in the midterms, losing dozens of House seats and control of the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo native Grace Greenan has been busy since her move to Los Angeles in 2023. Two weeks ago, she released the single "SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5" as she prepares to drop a new project next year. The project will be the follow-up to her latest album, "The Biggest Regret of My Life," which
A 33-year-old Niagara Falls woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after being indicted by a Lewis County grand jury in connection with a burglary at a local rental property.
FULTON, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Customers started brawling outside a Byrne Dairy over a spot in line while waiting for gas under $3 dollars per gallon. An apparent gas war between a Byrne Dairy that just opened in Fulton and an SNK (Cliff's Market) right next door is causing prices to dip under $3 per gallon, which
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Section VI football playoffs have reached the semifinals with games to determine who will play for the championships next week at UB's Broadview Stadium. Here are some of the matchups WIVB News 4 will be watching. Health Sciences at Bennett 7:30 p.m. Friday at All-High Stadium Harvard Cup…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public School Board is backing out of a conference that three board members were slated to attend this weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. This comes as questions were raised about the district paying thousands in taxpayer dollars for the trip while considering a school closure plan and…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Say Yes Buffalo brought young professionals together Thursday to connect and celebrate their educational accomplishments at a launch party for their new initiative, Say Yes Onward. The new program aims to help young adults who didn't take the traditional route to college after high school…
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A newsletter released by the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has some parents on edge. The newsletter, obtained by News 4 Investigates, informed parents that federal and state environmental agencies detected elevated radiation levels outside the school in September. The…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Christmas in the Country is back at the Hamburg Fairgrounds for its 42nd year, with more to offer for shoppers this holiday season. For the first time, the artisan market for crafts and other gift ideas is taking place on back-to-back weekends, giving visitors more options to support small…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Golisano Children's Hospital unveiled a new exhibit on Thursday that is putting the spotlight on the hospital's history. Words and images on the history wall help to tell the story of the hospital since it was founded in 1892. The original location was open on Bryant Street for more than 120
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vote from nearly 900 child sexual abuse survivors who filed claims against the Buffalo Diocese worth nearly $327 million has passed. The vote marks the end of the yearslong legal battle that is part of the diocese's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The diocese first filed for bankruptcy in…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School celebrated a milestone on Thursday at the former Medaille University campus. Years after the college has closed, the Buffalo Academy of Science continues to find ways to utilize the campus for their students. It is celebrating its expansion of…
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The only rescue of its kind for guinea pigs in Western New York is calling on the community to help with donations and fostering after reaching their max capacity. The Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue is the only one of a kind in our region and one of only a handful
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison and will pay nearly $9 million in restitution after submitting hundreds of fraudulent financing applications, the United States Attorney's Office said Thursday. Paul Paredes, 54, was sentenced to seven years and three months in…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo has paused its plans to put Flock cameras on its campus, the school confirmed Thursday. The university had planned to install 20 Flock cameras on campus for a 60-day trial. Two locations would have been at the entrances of its north and south campuses, but it was
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Professional rugby may be coming to Buffalo. Major League Rugby announced Thursday that it has signed a letter of intent with a Buffalo ownership group. Led by Joe DiPasquale and Mark Winokur, the group -- named the Buffalo Thunderbolts -- is an expansion candidate that could potentially join…
LIV Golf is shuttering after five years that fractured the sport's landscape with promise of Saudi riches, announcing Thursday in bankruptcy court it plans to wind down operations instead of launching a new version because it didn't have enough support. “The debtors are not currently proceeding with the LIV 2.0 plan,”…
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand, the risqué comic who bragged for years of his sexual exploits, was convicted Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others on allegations dating back years. The British actor-comedian faces a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced Monday, Judge Joel Bennathan…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Music Hall of Famer Anthony Casuccio closed out August by releasing his latest single, "The Man I Am." Last month, he spoke with WIVB about the song and his latest endeavors. "I wanted to create an upbeat, fun song that would translate well when I played out live," he said.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick has announced he will be running for Erie County executive in 2027, confirming the news with WIVB on Thursday morning. The role has been held by Mark Poloncarz since 2012, with his current term ending on Jan. 3, 2028. In September 2023, while running for…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents in the Town of Lockport are demanding change after two people were killed in two separate crashes at the same intersection. "Friday, my girlfriend, Brittney McFall, was killed on the intersection of Bartz and Rapids," Mark Danielewicz said. On Oct. 30, 27-year-old McFall was killed…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis took a shutout well into the third period before allowing two goals in the final nine minutes of a 2-1 loss against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center. Coming home after winning three in a row out west, the Sabres lost their second consecutive
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Station 12 opened its first wave of stores Thursday on Sheridan Drive in Amherst, welcoming many brands to the area for the first time. The open-air shopping center welcomed stores including Warby Parker, The North Face, Alo Yoga, women's boutique Evereve and the restaurant Just Salad. More…
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The cast and crew of St. Mary's High School's production of "Legally Blonde" are preparing to take the stage this weekend. The show is also helping to shine a spotlight on a rescue dog named Penny. "You can tell that she's very excited to be there and just be a part
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Democrat challenger Steve Meyer declared victory over Republican incumbent Michael Kearns in the race for Erie County Clerk on Tuesday, securing more than 50% of the vote. Now that his campaign has ended, Meyer said, "The hard work begins now." What does the first day in office look like for…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jordan Poyer’s words changed Ludva Klatovský's life -- and he was willing to travel thousands of miles to say thank you. After hearing the former Bills safety open up about his battle with alcoholism, Klatovský said he was inspired to get sober after 33 years of drinking. He made a promise
We'll get two beautiful days this week in Tuesday and Veteran's Day Wednesday. These are the best days to get those leaves taken care of as well, before more rain arrives for the end of the week. A storm system is developing for Thursday and Friday. Expect periods of rain and a gusty breeze, with
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fall 2026 so far has been extremely mild and pleasant, with most days falling several, if not tens of degrees above average, and some weeks of straight sunshine without a drop of precipitation. In the back half of October, Buffalo and Western New York saw an 11-day stretch of rain-free…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Coming off a convincing win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, the Bills will hit the road to face the Minnesota Vikings in prime time at 8:15 p.m. on Monday night. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game. Television The game will air nationally on ESPN with
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Attica Correctional Facility inmate has been accused of attacking and killing another inmate in July, and two other inmates have been accused of assault in connection with the death. Joaquin Bullock, 39, died on July 17 following an alleged assault, the Wyoming County District Attorney's…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- All 11 proposed changes to the Buffalo city charter were passed by voters on Tuesday -- and they were approved in significant fashion. All but one of the propositions received more than 70% of the vote. Voting totals are updated through noon Wednesday. Proposition 1 Yes (67.1%, 35,298 votes)…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Kathy Hochul (D) won a second full term in office with a defeat of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) on Tuesday night. Hochul has just over 60% of the nearly six million votes counted as of just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, which amounts to over 3.5 million votes. How
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Towns of Cheektowaga and Amherst put propositions for term limits on the ballot this Election Day. Cheektowaga's term limits proposition, which limits offices of supervisor, town clerk, superintendent of highways, and councilmember to 12 years or three terms, excluding uncompleted terms of…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Incumbent Patrick Burke will continue representing the 142nd Assembly District after holding off a challenge from Republican challenger and West Seneca town supervisor Gary Dickson. 142nd District Burke won 51.3% of the vote to Dickson's 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. It's the second…
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Jason Wright threw for 358 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and University at Buffalo rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Miami of Ohio 34-31 in overtime on Tuesday night. Wright threw for two touchdowns and ran for two scores. Chance Morrow had 199 yards on 12 receptions and two
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With results in for Election Day 2026 in Erie County, here are the election results for each district of the Erie County Legislature. District 1 Lawrence Dupre (D) ran unopposed as the District 1 incumbent. District 2 Taisha St. Jean Tard (D) ran unopposed as the District 2 incumbent. District 3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- April Baskin and Rob Ortt won reelection for New York State Senate seats Tuesday night and two more ran unopposed. NY-60 The race for New York State Senate District 60 is uncontested. State Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R) represents the district; he assumed office in January 2023. Gallivan was first…
Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP. Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Challenger Steve Meyer declared victory Tuesday night, unseating incumbent Michael Kearns in the race for Erie County Clerk. In a tight race, Meyer, who has the endorsement of the Democratic party, received approximately 51.4% of the votes with more than 95% reporting, electing him to the…
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tom DiNapoli has been reelected as New York comptroller, defeating Republican Joseph Hernandez. DiNapoli, a Long Island native, has held the office of state comptroller since 2007. This will be DiNapoli’s fifth consecutive term as comptroller. The incumbent was previously the first 18-year-old to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congress members Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) all earned re-election to the US House of Representatives on Tuesday night. NY-26 Kennedy (D) defeated Republican political newcomer Dennis Hannon. The Associated Press called the race in Kennedy's favor at…
Governor Kathy Hochul has won reelection in New York, defeating Republican challenger Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation elected its first female president on Tuesday. With her election, Tina Abrams, who has been a voice of leadership for the nation for decades, makes history as the first woman to be elected to the Nation’s highest office since it adopted a democratic form of government under its
Police use extreme risk protection orders to confiscate firearms in cases involving threats of self-harm of vuiolence against others.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Voter turnout is high this year as people head to the polls to cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections -- even reaching "presidential levels," according to Erie County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner Ralph Mohr. He said turnout has been steady, comparing Tuesday's turnout to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, you're never too young to practice civic duty as the school hosted its annual mock election on Tuesday. "Everyone deserves access and the opportunity to vote and so if we see people out in the community, they have the right to vote,
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Tuesday that it is partnering with FeedMore WNY and Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DeWayne Carter’s foundation to combat holiday hunger. The wholesale store donated $50,000 to FeedMore and $5,000 to Carter Cares. The funds will be used to help purchase food for the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson missed Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after receiving a one-game suspension for spitting in Buffalo's Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Late in the first half against the Raiders, Gardner-Johnson spat…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo radio station Kiss 98.5 today announced Rochester native Nikki Preston will be joining the station's morning show, hosting alongside Nicholas Picholas and Wease from 6 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. The move follows the retirement of host Janet Snyder in May, after 32 years in the role. “I’m…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo alum Jason Kanzler was hired as the new manager of Seattle Mariners, it was announced Tuesday. Kanzler, a 2013 UB graduate and three-year member of the now-defunct baseball program, most recently served as the director of player development for the Chicago Cubs and before…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Election Day is finally here, and WIVB News 4 is your local election headquarters. This page includes a rundown of the biggest races across Western New York and New York State. To see full election results across the area, click here. If you need help finding your polling place, click here.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 5/14 Memorial Foundation held a meeting at the Apollo Media Center on Monday, where they continued to discuss plans for the Living Memorial and Healing Center to be built on Jefferson Avenue. This was the foundation’s first public meeting since receiving a $12 million contribution from the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's a tense race for Erie County Clerk, with Steven Meyer, a trustee in the Village of Williamsville, challenging incumbent Clerk Michael Kearns. "My campaign for Erie County Clerk is all about restoring credibility to an important institution that touches all of our lives every single day,"…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four people were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross after a fire on Princeton Place near Buffalo's Cazenovia Park neighborhood on Monday night. The fire began on the first floor and spread to the second floor of 36 Princeton Pl., and all residents were able to exit the
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The New York State Department of Health is announcing the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than 30 years. The victim was a child, the health department said in a joint statement with the Lewis County Public Health agency. Neither agency released the child's…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sunday's Buffalo Bills victory over the Baltimore Ravens also came with a personal victory for one 98-year-old superfan. Bills superfan Grandma Lorraine had an experience she has only ever dreamed of -- attending the game for her birthday. It all started when Lorraine's neighbor Michelle began…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Roswell Park and the Buffalo Sabres teamed up on Monday to kick off their Hockey Fights Cancer initiative with a health expo and screening event at KeyBank Center. Roswell’s mobile cancer screening tool, known as EDDY or Early Detection Driven to You, was at KeyBank Center to offer breast…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Monday morning, the NHL and Fanatics launched the Hometown Remix Jerseys throughout the league, and the jerseys for the Buffalo Sabres are sparking the attention of Buffalo Sabres fans. "I love them, I love them very much," Sabres fan Victoria Zeis said. Fans visited the Sabres Store on…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announced a proposed $94 million capital budget on Monday to improve infrastructure and maintenance across the city. His budget proposal includes $59.1 million in 2027 bonding and $34.9 million in emergency bonding. The proposal is designed to reinvest into the community…
The New York State Department of Labor's (NYSDOL) unemployment insurance system will be undergoing an upgrade starting Monday at 5 p.m.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman toured Western New York Monday alongside running mates rallying for support hours away from Election Day. A Siena University poll released Oct. 28 shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading 54-40% over Blakeman. The Nassau County Executive spoke about…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man fell from the first row of the 100 section and was injured at Sunday's Bills-Ravens game at Highmark Stadium. The incident happened during the second quarter of Buffalo's 36-10 win. The man was taken to the Erie County Medical Center with arm and facial injuries, the Erie County Sheriff's
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres, along with the rest of the NHL, unveiled their Hometown Remix jerseys at 10 a.m. Monday. They have a royal blue base, featuring the Sabres "goathead" logo in blue, gold, and white, with a red eye -- the logo initially released for the Sabres' Reverse Retro jerseys in
President Donald Trump said his strategy if the GOP loses control of the House and the Senate would be to “become Mr. Veto.”
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- World renowned chef and Food Network legend Guy Fieri was in Western New York on Sunday, with his foundation teaming up with the Buffalo Bills to host a tailgating event outside of Highmark Stadium giving back to first responders working the game. The event featured an entire tailgating menu…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Water Buffalo Club 716 kicked off its Gear for Good campaign on Sunday, collecting new or gently used Bills and Sabres apparel to distribute to neighbors in need. "Everybody's dollars are stretched, so at Christmas time, some of these families don't have the dollars to buy the gear, so ... we