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Buffalo community comes together to support young girl with cancer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A young Buffalo Bills fan from Lockport is now battling cancer for the second time. Abbie McNett’s family found out she relapsed just a few weeks ago. Abbie is suffering from stage four Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a disease that’s hidden in cells in the bloodstream that develop into tumors in the body’s […]
Bill Belichick Will be the Buffalo Bills Head Coach in 2025
Belichick has been doing a national tour from the Pat McAfee show to NFL Broadcasts, to getting offered many NFL Jobs, but there’s truly only three coaching jobs I can see him taking: The Dallas Cowboys (Jerry Jones, popularity of Dallas, indoor stadium), the New York Giants (connection to Owners), or the Buffalo Bills.
Peruvian Gang Leader Wanted For 23 Murders Hiding In New York
The alleged leader of the "Los Killers" gang, who's wanted for 23 murders and illegally entered the country was just found in New York. ICE agents confirmed a man wanted in Peru was arrested in Western New York. ICE Agents Arrest Peruvian Gang Leader Near Buffalo. Enforcement and Removal Operations...
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers: NFL Preseason time, channel, free live stream
The Buffalo Bills host the Carolina Panthers for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Preseason at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Saturday, August 24 (8/24/2024) at 1 p.m. ET. STREAM: Buffalo Bills football on fuboTV (free trial). Bills vs. Panthers will air on CBS 4 in Buffalo...
Greece community honors Vietnam veteran at memorial blood drive
Greece, N.Y. — A blood drive was held on Saturday in honor of beloved community member and Vietnam veteran,Sgt. Gary Beikirch. The Gary Beikirch Memorial Blood Drive garnered a strong turnout at the YMCA Northwest branch in Greece as people donated their blood in Sgt. Beikirch's memory. BACKGROUND:Portion of...
Federal prosecutors removed from case involving death of Peter Gerace witness
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A federal judge called for the prosecutors looking into the death of a key witness in the criminal case against Cheektowaga strip club owner Peter Gerace to be removed. Gerace, the owner of Pharoah’s Gentlemen’s Club, was indicted in March 2021 on drug and human trafficking charges. The club had previously […]
14-year-old girl seriously injured after getting hit by car in Spencerport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was hit by a car in Spencerport Friday night, according to police. Ogden Police Chief Travis Gray said just before 10 p.m., she was riding her bicycle when she crossed the intersection of Big Ridge Road and N. Union Street, failing to […]
Four Charged in Dunkirk Drug Raid
Four people were taken into custody following a raid at an address in the City of Dunkirk's Fourth Ward early Thursday afternoon. Narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 56 West Doughty Street at about 12:45 PM, marking the second time that address was searched in less than a week. 32-year-old Kevin DeJesus-Rivera and 37-year-old Christian Ayala-Gonzalez of Dunkirk, who were charged in last week's raid, were taken into custody again. Also arrested were 25-year-old Jade Stocks of Cassadaga and 47-year-old Yamil Carrasquillo-Torres of Dunkirk. Investigators seized 5.5 grams of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, and $150 in cash. DeJesus-Rivera was charged with 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Stocks faces charges of 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Ayala-Gonzalez is charged with 3rd- and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Carrasquillo-Torres was charged with 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 1st-degree criminal nuisance. All suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned on the charges in Dunkirk City Court.
Now closed: Zarpentine Farms in Hilton
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Zarpentine Farms in Hilton announced their immediate closure on Facebook on Monday. The family farm was known for fresh apples and cider, produce, veggies, and other foodstuff, as well as fall and winter favorite baked goods. Zarpentine Farms thanked the community for the opportunity to serve Hilton on their Facebook post. […]
In light of issues surrounding the Albany Airport Authority Board, lawmakers raise questions about the state’s authorities (again)
The late Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who once called New York state’s hundreds of authorities “quasi-public, Soviet-style bureaucracies” that constitute a “shadow government,” helped create the five-member Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) which helps oversee the state’s hundreds of authorities, and which must receive a resolution of approval prior to entering into any project-related financings.
Hearings reveal new statements by defendants in criminal cases related to death of Sgt. Sanfratello
The ongoing pre-trial process for two defendants connected to an incident at Batavia Downs on March 9 that led to the death of Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello continued in Genesee County Court on Friday morning.Michael J. Elmore is charged with first-degree manslaughter, and Lyndsey J. Wilcox, charged with assault in the second degree, appeared separately in court for hearings on the admissibility at trial of statements they made on March 9 and 10 to police officers
OTB chair says search committee moving quickly in attempt to hire Wojtaszek replacement before year's end
The search for a new president and CEO of Western Regional OTB is well underway, with the field of global candidates getting narrowed, and the expectation Henry Wojtaszek's replacement is announced before the end of the year, Dennis Bassett told reporters on Thursday.
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Day 4 of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Saturday is the fourth day of the Great New York State Fair. Mostly sunny morning then a partly sunny sky at times with high thin clouds around, a dry day. Even warmer temperatures, even a little above the normal high. Little to no wind. High of 82 degrees.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
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