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Tenney, DiPietro win WNY Republican primary races
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In two Republican primaries centered around Western New York Tuesday night, Claudia Tenney won a rematch for the candidacy in New York’s 24th Congressional District while fellow incumbent David DiPietro will be the GOP’s candidate in the State Assembly’s 147th District. With 75 percent of reporting done by 11 p.m., the […]
Mother of 3-year-old boy who was killed pleads with community to stop the violence
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The mother of the three-year-old boy who was killed after a shooting on Domedion Avenue Friday night is pleading with the community to end the violence. The boy’s mother, Shakenya Griffin, said she’s heartbroken, sad and misses her son. Three-year-old Ramone Carter was riding his tricycle when he was shot. He […]
“Everyone is affected by cancer” Day 6 of the 11 Day Power Play kicks off
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — At the Harbor Center, more than 2,500 hockey players are lacing up their skates, picking up their sticks and playing with a purpose. “The community has embraced the 11 Day Power Play, everyone is affected by cancer,” said Amy Lesakowski, co-founder of the event. “We have cancer survivors on the ice, […]
More security cameras to be installed at Buffalo park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Graffiti, illegal dumping and vandalism have been reported in the past at a local park, and now there are calls for added security. Buffalo Common Council approved Tuesday the transfer of $50,000 to Buffalo Police to put up additional security cameras at Houghton Park. Right now, there’s just one surveillance camera […]
2 teen boys indicted in connection with shooting that killed 3-year-old
Watch the full press conference in the video player above. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teen boys were indicted Tuesday in connection with a Friday night shooting on Domedion Avenue that left a 3-year-old boy dead. A 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy were indicted and remanded after being arraigned Tuesday afternoon, said Acting Erie County […]
Sheridan Drive fire causes $60K in damage
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire that broke out Tuesday morning in a building on Sheridan Drive caused an estimated $60,000 in damage, according to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office. Just before 9:20 a.m., Amherst Fire Control received a phone call for a possible fire on the first floor of a building at 8521 […]
Top Take 5 prize winning ticket sold in Genesee County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top Take 5 prize winning ticket was sold in Genesee County for Monday night’s drawing. The ticket, worth $32,520, was sold at the Crosby’s on South Main Street in Elba. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. To see winning […]
Erie County judge reversed demolition order on day of Cobblestone fire, federal agency called in to investigate
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been called in to investigate the cause of the blaze, at the request of the Buffalo Fire Department.
Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda announces counterproposal submission to Catholic Diocese
On Monday, Parish Family 17 from the Northern Erie Vicariate met at St. John the Baptist in Kenmore to discuss the proposed merger of Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda with St. Paul in Kenmore.
Horizon Health sees new trends amid opioid epidemic
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local police are concerned about a deadly batch of drugs circulating in the Buffalo area. At least eight people have died over the past week, with the latest victim in Grand Island. In this overdose case, the person who died was a 58-year-old man. Local health officials said they’re seeing more […]
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