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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. Burke won 51.3% of the vote to Dickson's 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. It's the second election in a…
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
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers will soon hit the polls to choose who they want to serve in a number of positions from the local level all the way up to Congress. "There's a real enthusiasm to fire Kathy Hochul in this election, and Western New York is the center of that activity,"
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda woman is facing charges of Leandra’s Law after police received a complaint of a suspect driving two children around trick-or-treating while allegedly intoxicated. According to the North Tonawanda Police Department, shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Josh Allen continues to set new records nearly every week -- and on Sunday, he established a special one in Bills history. Allen's 11-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Moore early in the fourth quarter was his 259th career passing touchdown (including playoff games). With the score, Allen moved ahead…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and scored another rushing, and the Buffalo Bills overcame a sloppy first half in a 36-10 win over Baltimore on Sunday in an outing the Ravens lost starting quarterback Lamar Jackson and his backup Tyler Huntley to injuries in the first half. Dalton…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After waiting three weeks for Lamar Jackson to return, the Baltimore Ravens now face the possibility of playing the rest of the season without him. Jackson needs surgery for a thumb injury he suffered on Baltimore’s first offensive snap against Buffalo on Sunday and may not return in 2026…
A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation's transportation secretary said. Video recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people suffered serious injuries after a car crashed into a tree on Chestnut Ridge Road early Sunday morning, Amherst police said. A Chevy Cruze that was driving southbound on Chestnut Ridge Road around 3 a.m. left the road and struck a tree near Edgewater Drive, police said. Police allege…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was killed in a crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Tifft Street and Rittling Boulevard, Buffalo police said. Police responded to the crash shortly after midnight. The crash involved a car and a semi-truck, and the driver of the car was killed in the crash. The victim
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person died in a house fire in Lockport early Sunday morning, officials said. Crews responded to the fire at 516 Park Ave. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, finding heavy fire on both the first and second floors. Crews searched for a person who was trapped on the first floor but officials
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Starting right tackle Spencer Brown and defensive back Dee Alford will not play for the Buffalo Bills in Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens due to injuries. Wide receiver DJ Moore is active in Week 8 after each missing two games before Buffalo's bye week and being listed as…
Yet another big shuffle is in store when The Associated Press Top 25 is released Sunday afternoon. For the fourth straight week, a No. 1 or 2 team lost to an unranked opponent, and a total of seven Top 25 teams lost in Week 9. The biggest loss Saturday belonged to No. 2 Ohio State,
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — At Frightworld, makeup, masks, and costumes are the driving force of the work that they do, allowing their actors to embody the characters that they bring to life. For some of them, scare acting is more than just a job. "As weird as it sounds, Frightworld was actually my dream job
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Baltimore Ravens arrived at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Buffalo on Saturday ahead of their game against the Buffalo Bills to a rally hosted by Hyatt Workers United. The rally comes after the NFL Players Association formally endorsed the nearly two-year-long boycott and urged teams to stay…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tage Thompson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 6:20 remaining, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday to extend their road point streak to seven games. Jack Quinn had a goal and an assist, Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin each had two assists, and the
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With Nov. 1 marking the final day of early voting in New York, both Democratic and Republican leaders held Get Out the Vote rallies across Erie County on Saturday. In Depew, the Lancaster Democratic Committee was joined by Erie County Democratic Party Chair Jeremy Zellner and Erie County…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's not just the candidates Buffalo voters will be deciding on this Election Day. There are 11 proposed changes to the city charter on the ballot, the document that outlines how city government operates. All 11 proposals will be voted on separately, meaning you can support some and oppose…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A boil water order has been lifted for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including those in the town of Pomfret, but a conserve water order still remains in effect. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department, two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people were taken to the hospital and two pets were killed in an apartment fire on Friday that was caused by an overheated e-bike battery, the City of Lockport Fire Department said. The department was dispatched for reports of smoke coming from a high-rise apartment building on Main Street…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – One 16-year-old male is dead and another is seriously injured following a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning in the Village of Cassadaga, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, and the Cassadaga and Stockton Fire…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Deputies with the Genesee County Sheriff's Office say two people were hospitalized overnight Saturday after being shot in Batavia. Deputies say the incident happened on West Main Street Road near Kelsey Road. According to GCSO, a private event was being held on the property and an argument…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some voters experienced confusion at the Amherst polls on Friday in more ways than one; in addition to questions residents had about the proposal on the Amherst ballot, the Amherst Senior Center early voting location had issues with both of its ballot scanners. The Erie County Board of Elections…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lewiston man was found guilty of second-degree sexual conduct against a child on Friday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. In September 2007 and October 2013, Chad Grant, 47, engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a victim who was younger than 13-years-old…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman is dead following a two-vehicle accident in the town of Lockport Friday, the Niagara County Sheriffs Office said. Officers responded to the intersection of Rapids Road and Bartz Road shortly after 3:15 p.m. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City of North Tonawanda Police have determined that a social media threat made by a North Tonawanda High School student is not credible. The North Tonawanda City School District contacted police on Friday regarding a "concerning" social media post from a student that made references to a school…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercy Hospital announced that it has acquired two state-of-the-art postpartum hemorrhage carts following a $25,000 donation from the Alison Rose Foundation. The carts will better assist hospital workers in postpartum emergencies. The foundation is in honor of Alison Rose Waclawek, who died in…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There are areas of the world that are considered 'Blue Zones'--regions where people live long healthy lives. This week, George and Eleni Karimalis from Ikaria, Greece, are in Buffalo, helping to teach more people about their traditions and lifestyle. Their hometown is one of the five Blue Zones…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Health Department reports that flu cases are up 13% over the past week. According to officials, the flu has been declared “prevalent,” a level not reached last season until around the end of November. In order to help control the spread, the department is urging anyone age six
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the heels of a spike in local teen crime, the Dunkirk Police Department is sounding the alarm and issuing a warning to area parents to supervise and exercise control of their children, or they could face potential charges. All of this comes after several incidents of concerning, sometimes…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After 43 years at WIVB News 4, meteorologist Mike Cejka had his last forecast at the station on Friday. Co-workers from both the present and the past paid tribute to the longtime Buffalo meteorologist, who joined the station back in January 1983. Cejka is known for his accurate forecasts and his
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The postseason is underway with Section VI quarterfinals kicking off this week in Western New York. Here are some of the games WIVB News 4 will be watching. Orchard Park at Starpoint 7 p.m. Friday Two of the 10 teams with only one loss in the Section VI regular season, both
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blue October never had the chance to tour their 2006 record, "Foiled," when it came out. As they celebrate 20 years of the album, the band will be playing it front-to-back at venues around North America. On Nov. 11, the tour will stop by the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. The
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan shared more details about the city's new snow fighting equipment on Friday, providing a closer look at how his administration plans to handle winter weather and clear snow from the city's narrowest streets. "Cleaning our streets and clearing our streets is the basic…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rapper Benny the Butcher on Thursday teased a collaboration with the Buffalo Sabres via social media. The Buffalo native said in a post on the Sabres' account that he's working on something with the team. "This is Buffalo's own Benny the Butcher, and I'm behind the scenes right now," he said.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The yearly NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows are some of the most-watched musical performances each year, and in the past have featured the likes of Dolly Parton, Destiny's Child, Sheryl Crow, and of course, Creed. This year, the Goo Goo Dolls will be joining those ranks, as the Buffalo Bills…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a barn fire in the Town of Perry on Wednesday that resulted in $500,000 in damage. Officials responded to the scene around 8:46 p.m. at 7429 Burke Hill Road and said large bales of hay and straw were a total loss upon arrival. Officials said a mechanical issue
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tage Thompson had three goals and two assists, Zach Benson added a goal and two assists, and the Buffalo Sabres scored six consecutive goals during a 7-6 victory over the struggling Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Thompson’s 10th career hat trick tied him with Alexander Mogilny and Danny Gare…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With a sea of red and blue, Bills Mafia packed Niagara Square on Thursday for a rally celebrating the return of their favorite team after the bye week. "We work downtown; it's wonderful to see people coming out just for an event to support the community, to support the Bills. It's
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bandits forward Kyle Buchanan announced Thursday that he is retiring from the NLL. Buchanan made the announcement in a letter posted on the Bandits' website, thanking family, teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, and fans for their support throughout his career. "Today is a day I have…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Starpoint Central School District announced Thursday night during a special board meeting that Dr. Dean Ramirez will be stepping into the role of superintendent. Ramirez will officially take over leadership on Nov. 30, bringing more than 27 years of experience in education to the role…
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first public cemetery in Niagara County is getting a helping hand from a local business. "Not everybody thinks about the cemetery or helping out at the cemetery, so it's great to have volunteers and get people in here and see the other side of it," Michael Baxter, director of
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart, synonymous for many with "Star Trek" and known for his role in "X-Men," has died at 86.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man has admitted to killing a woman in an e-bike hit-and-run in August 2024, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Antoine Bones, 41, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Officials said that Bones struck and killed 50-year-old Yolanda Carr with…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association on Thursday announced a lawsuit challenging the termination of Trooper Alexsandr J. DelCorvo for off-duty use of cannabis, which the state legalized for adult use in March 2021. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in Albany County…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was found guilty by a jury for stealing more than $176,000 from a 72-year-old family member, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. A jury on Wednesday found 37-year-old Jamire Y. Barber guilty of one count of second-degree grand larceny. In January 2022, the…
Hi-Fi Hits is the sponsor for WIVB arts and entertainment series and podcast Buffalo Jukebox. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This week, Buffalo Jukebox sat down with Hi-Fi Hits store owner Joe Igielinski to discuss the store’s upcoming events, including listening parties, holiday events, new releases, Record Store Day Black…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo waterfront is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween season as the Buffalo Naval Park introduces Nightmare Wharf, a haunted attraction combining local history, horror and fundraising to help preserve the park’s historic naval vessels. The event features two haunted attractions and…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former police precinct in Buffalo's Old First Ward may become the city's answer to its longstanding animal shelter dilemma. Mayor Sean Ryan announced plans for a new Buffalo Animal Shelter on Thursday at 294 Louisiana St. as part of a $30 million project. The plan will need approval from the
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Construction is complete on a multimillion-dollar facility in Genesee County for global manufacturer Edwards Vacuum, which officials say will help strengthen the state's semiconductor supply chain. The $319 million manufacturing facility is located in the Town of Alabama. Leaders said it has…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his "The Last of the Bugs" 2027 tour to Highmark Stadium on Saturday, June 12. Kahan teased his tour Tuesday via various stadium's social media stories, including Highmark Stadium, Fenway Park in Boston, Ford Field in Detroit, and Allegiant Stadium…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With Halloween right around the corner, these are the suggested times to go trick-or-treating across Western New York. This page will be updated with additional times across WNY.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Wednesday, the City of Lockport Common Council voted to remove permission to use Flock cameras within city limits. The decision was made after Lockport residents became vocal on the issue, joining the growing pushback on Flock cameras over safety and privacy concerns. "I oppose AI-driven…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo is getting $400,000, which will make it possible for more visitors to enjoy the facility. The site foundation says the cash will go toward development and the installation of a self-guided tour. Currently, full access requires being on a tour…
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When the McKiernan family received the Department of Environmental Conservation's work plan to investigate the extent of industrial waste and chemical contamination on their 99th Street property, a few pages immediately caught their attention. The plan included details outlining how…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This week at Shea's Performing Arts Center, a musical called "Hell's Kitchen" is playing through Sunday. "Well, first of all, it is not about cooking. We have to tell people that because they are expecting to see Gordon Ramsay when they come see the show," said Desmond Sean Ellington, who plays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The wait is finally over for Costco fans in Buffalo. The store opened its first Amherst location on Wednesday, welcoming eager shoppers from around Western New York and across the border. Some visitors even took the day off work to see the new Costco, arriving early for its grand opening and
ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) - Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul has widened her lead in the race for governor against Republican challenger and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. "It moves [her] further away from the margin of error, gives her a larger lead, and makes what Blakeman has to do that much more difficult…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 21-year-old was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison and an additional 2 1/2 years of post-release supervision on a gun charge in connection with the accidental shooting of a 2-year-old in Sloan in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Marcus Oluwa Jr. previously…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been arrested after being accused of kidnapping a woman for several days and physically assaulting her, Buffalo police said Wednesday. Police responded to a call at 1 a.m. Tuesday from first responders stating that an assault victim was going to Mercy Hospital and wanted to…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New vehicles are on the way for first responders in Buffalo. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan highlighted investments in new vehicles for the city's police and fire departments on Wednesday with 105 marked and unmarked police vehicles, 19 fire engines, and nine ladder trucks all part of the city's…
URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and said another 58 people were receiving…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman has been accused of stabbing another woman at the intersection of 18th Street and Whitney Avenue earlier this month, Niagara Falls police said Wednesday. Officers responded to a call of a stabbing at the intersection around 11 p.m. on Oct. 20. A 21-year-old woman was taken…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State documents show major donations from the billionaire owners of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, Terry and Kim Pegula, as the family potentially seeks State funding for renovations at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo. The New York State Board of Elections public reporting system shows that…
Cornell University faculty will meet Wednesday to conclude debate and begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university’s administration following widespread frustration over its response to a woman who reported she was gang raped at a campus fraternity house in 2024. The meeting comes after an…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Colten Ellis made 23 saves in his first appearance in more than two weeks to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Olen Zellweger scored in the second period and Zach Benson added an empty-net goal for the Sabres. Ellis did