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DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
'Actually a very difficult situation': Buffalo Water working to replace lead pipes throughout the city
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo is continuing work to remove lead from city homes as lead poisoning remains a serious concern. A 2018 study found that Buffalo has “some of the highest rates” of childhood lead exposure in the nation. Much of that lead comes from old homes with lead-based paint, but there is another source the city is tackling: lead water pipes.
Steelers expert shares big secrets ahead of Bills' Week 2 preseason game vs. Steelers
The Buffalo Bills will be looking to turn things around from their Week 1 disaster against the Chicago Bears. Yes, I know, it’s just preseason. However, the Bills didn’t display any kind of progression from their 33-6 loss against the Bears. They will now turn their attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Up first, is both of these teams having a joint practice today at Acrisure Stadium.
Buffalo scores top-20 finish for top Olympics TV markets
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Olympics were a hit for NBC, and with viewers in Western New York. The TV viewership numbers are out, and according to fast national data from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Buffalo finished tied for 16th, with Baltimore, among all U.S. metered markets when it came to watching the Summer Games.
Expert: Ambulance response time is not key metric in the 'city ambulance service' conversation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Before adjourning for its August recess, the Buffalo Common Council passed a resolution to study the feasibility of establishing a city-operated ambulance service. The council gave itself 180 days to conduct that study. One of the main reasons for the somewhat urgent analysis of AMR's service...
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