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'Conditions were deplorable': 13 dogs rescued after home raid in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Niagara County Sheriff's deputies raided a home on Lockport Street in Niagara Falls, they weren't expecting to find 13 dogs covered in filth. "Unfortunately these conditions were deplorable, when they arrived to us there was flea dirt that was present," said Kelli Swagel,...
Monroe County is riding the wave of golf's surge in popularity with lots of new investments
From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
‘This is not rocket science:’ Monroe Co. Sheriff calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is sharing a call on the community and to public officials following the recent rise in assaults on police officers. Last week, a man opened fire on a Rochester police officer’s patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Two shots were fired and no one was injured. […]
Social Media Is Blaming The Buffalo Bills After Jaw-Dropping Video Leaks Of Patrick Mahomes Connecting With His Special New Target
Football fans are blaming the Buffalo Bills for handing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs a special weapon on a silver platter, following a leaked video of No. 15 doing damage with his new wide receiver. In a move that surprised many, the Bills traded the No. 28 and...
Buffalo Councilmember wants answers from city's ambulance service
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo's only ambulance service is drawing the ire of those in need of their service according to common councilmember Mitch Nowakowski. "I've heard everything from response times being non-existent, meaning no ambulance showed up or in a delayed response of over an hour," Nowakowski said. "If you have a medical emergency and you're calling 911, you're expecting something to show up to respond to your medical emergency."
Uno Reverse: Southtowns pub re-opens after closing its doors just one week after grand opening
HAMBURG, N.Y. — After recently calling it quits just one week after its long-awaited grand opening, the Foxglove Pub took to Instagram on Monday for the first time since early June with an update many people may not have been expecting. The pub appears to be re-opening with new...
Bright Spot: Continuing a legacy of giving back
Our Bright Spot shines on honoring a legacy of giving back. Saturday, three young girls hosted a lemonade stand in Greece in honor of Gary Smith, better known as "Gary the Happy Pirate," who died earlier this month at the age of 64. Smith, known for teaming up with Doug...
Buffalo, WNY festivals to attend this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the month wraps up and August draws near, crowds are preparing to gather to eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals in Western New York. Check out a list of celebrations for the weekend of July 26 to 27 below: Buffalo Galbani Italian Festival The Galbani Italian Festival […]
USA Today predicts AFC East team will win Super Bowl and it's not the Bills
Is the Buffalo Bills reign of divisional titles ending?. USA Today predicted winners for all 272 regular-season games and the playoffs, and projects an AFC East will reach Super Bowl 59. It's not the Bills. NFL reporter Nate Davis picked the New York Jets in the division with a 12-7...
4 people, including juvenile, taken into custody for alleged robbery in Hamburg motel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were taken into custody in connection with the robbery of a 25-year-old man Saturday, according to Hamburg police. According to officials, the man allegedly went to a Motel 6 on Camp Road at 2:30 a.m. to meet up with a woman he had met earlier at a Depew bar. […]
Niagara Falls Police looking for 13-year-old
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls Police are looking for the community's help in locating 13-year-old Kiana Jermy. Kiana was last seen on Friday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. wearing a red sweatshirt with white lettering, light blue jeans with rips in them, and silver & black Jordan sneakers.
Tight housing market continues to raise the roof on prices
Local real estate experts say Rochester’s housing market continues to be among the hottest in the nation. For several years, Rochester has been in the top tier of markets where demand for housing is outpacing supply. Economist Kent Gardner describes the local market as dysfunctional. ”Anytime you’ve got a...
Angola man pleads guilty in connection with crash that killed Hamburg woman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Angola man has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal crash that took the life of a Hamburg woman in February, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Anthony Rydzewski, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree manslaughter. Around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, […]
Woman injured after shooting on Warwick Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was injured following a shooting on Warwick Avenue late Monday evening. Rochester police said they responded to the area of Genesee Street and Moran Street around 10:45 p.m. They found the 23-year-old victim with minor injuries due to gunfire. The victim was treated at the scene. Officers said they […]
19-year-old man shot while walking on Reynolds Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are investigating a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man Monday night on Reynolds Street. Investigators said the victim was walking on Reynolds Street when an unknown suspect shot at him several times, striking him once in the upper body. The victim ran to Cady Street for help, where officers […]
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