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Buffalo man indicted for shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arraigned on Monday for allegedly killing one victim and injuring two others during a shooting in the Willert Park neighborhood in July 2023, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ernest Brown, 41, was arraigned on a sealed indictment charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal […]
Man injured in shots fired incident following large fight
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say they are investigating a shooting that injured a man involved in a large fight near Main Street and Custer Street. Northeast District officers responded to the call just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Detectives say a 24-year-old male was struck by gunfire during a fight and is being […]
Deceased man found in Niagara Falls after he was on ‘personal watercraft’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Park Police have announced the discovery of a deceased man in Niagara Falls. Just before 11:40 p.m. Sunday night, New York State Park Police Marine units were called for a man on a “personal watercraft” who did not return from the water. A deceased 60-year-old man was located […]
The Old Pink demolished after Monday morning fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning. The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer […]
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Lockport
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Johnson Road in Lockport on Sunday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist has been identified as 24-year-old Brandon Wilson, of Lockport. He was transported to Lockport Memorial Hospital and then airlifted to ECMC, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police […]
First responders stress importance of learning CPR after saving a local father’s life
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — This Father’s Day could have looked much different for Chris Freeman’s family. Two weeks ago, Freeman was playing hockey at Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga. He was training for the 11 Day Power Play with his friends, including Ed Carney and Michael Bowen. What started as a normal practice on the […]
Watch: Buffalo Fire Department truck collides with vehicle on Elmwood Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo Fire Department fire truck collided with a vehicle on the 2100 block of Elmwood Avenue Saturday night, a City of Buffalo official said. The collision happened just before 8:20 p.m. outside of the News 4 WIVB building. Authorities said Buffalo Fire was responding to a call when it collided […]
Tonawanda, Kenmore pools to open for week amid high temperatures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With high temperatures being forecasted for next week, the outdoor pools in the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore will be open for the week, Town of Tonawanda spokesperson Kevin Keenan said. “With extremely high temperatures forecasted for this time of year, we have taken the unusual step of […]
Cooling centers to open around Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With extreme heat expected to affect Western New York this week, the City of Buffalo has announced several cooling centers across the city. Temperatures across the area are expected to be in the mid-to high 90s beginning on Monday and lasting through the entire week. “Cooling Centers are an important part […]
62-year-old man killed in crash in Holland
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 62-year-old man was killed in a crash in Holland early Sunday morning, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Police responded to the intersection of Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, where there had been a two-car crash. Police located a Volkswagen Passat in the brush […]
2 injured in 2 separate weekend shootings in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend. In the first one, 15-year-old boy was injured on Mapleridge Avenue early Saturday morning. Police responded to the shooting, on the first block of Mapleridge, just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The teen was transported to ECMC, where he was treated […]
Community holds benefit for DC Theatricks owners 15 months after devastating fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The community gathered together at a fundraiser on Saturday for a costume company that lost everything last year following a fire. In March 2023, the building that DC Theatricks operated in went up in flames, leading to the business losing all of its costumes, equipment and supplies. That same fire also […]
Buffalo Public Schools announces half days this week due to heat
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools announced that they are implementing four half days this week due to the National Weather Service’s forecast of excessive heat in the Buffalo area, Jeffrey Hammond, the school’s director of public relations and information, said in a statement. The half days will be implemented for students in pre-K […]
‘You want the support you thought you were getting,’ Business owner speaks out on Downtown Bazaar controversy
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A small business incubator located in Downtown Buffalo is facing controversy within our community. The Westminster Economic Development Initiative, also known as WEDI, launched the Downtown Bazaar less than a year ago. The Bazaar has been facing financial straits for months, but after a meeting Friday, board members say the location […]
Johnny D’s revives old standards in downtown Buffalo with steak, sushi, and song
"We all kind of think of ourselves as preservationists, in a sense," says Goldman. "We're preserving these old songs because if they skip too many generations, you can never get them back."
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