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Man arrested in Manhattan woman, Buffalo State grad’s death pulled from angry crowd by NYPD officers
MANHATTAN (PIX11/WIVB) – The suspect in a Manhattan woman’s death was taken into custody Monday after NYPD officers pulled him from a crowd of angry neighbors. According to elected officials, the woman was a graduate of Buffalo State University. Yazmeen Williams’ body was found wrapped inside a sleeping bag amid garbage about a block away […]
Eight Days of Hope traveling to Texas to provide aid after Hurricane Beryl
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hurricane Beryl has left much of Texas in the dark. To help in picking up the pieces, Eight Days of Hope has crews currently traveling to Texas to provide tens of thousands of meals for those in need. “Hurricane Beryl caused widespread damage from the shores of Texas, right into Houston, […]
Buffalo man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arrested Saturday in connection to an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier that day, the Buffalo Police Department said. Police said 23-year-old Hassan Khokar allegedly had sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl after smoking marijuana with her. Central District officers responded to the call around 4 p.m. […]
Buffalo property owners receive update on city’s 2025 Reassessment Project
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — City officials started touring council districts for their 2025 Reassessment Project Monday night. They first spoke with Fillmore District residents. The city’s last property revaluation project was implemented in 2020. Since then, city officials said there has been historic growth in property values. During Monday’s meeting, city officials spoke with neighbors […]
Motorcyclist dead after crash on Olean Road
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County’s Crash Investigation Unit is investigating a motorcycle and car collision that occurred on July 4 in the Town of Sardinia that left a motorcyclist dead, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced. Officials said that at approximately 10:20 a.m., dispatch received a report of a car and motorcycle crash on […]
2 juveniles charged with burglary on Niagara Falls Blvd.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two juveniles were charged with third-degree burglary in connection to an investigation on Niagara Falls Boulevard, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor of the 2400 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard called 911 to report the sound of glass breaking and screaming just before 6:30 a.m. Monday morning. Officials […]
Chautauqua County Resource Center bus crashes into residence, injures 8
(WIVB) — A Chautauqua County Resource Center bus crashed into a residence Monday morning leaving eight people injured, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Route 5 in the Town of Sheridan. It was determined that Kevin J. […]
Zeneta Everhart pushing to establish gun violence prevention office in Buffalo
The initiative is aimed to provide support for families that have been impacted by gun violence, implement evidence-based interventions, encourage community engagement and work with local law enforcement to address illegal gun trafficking in the city.
Clarence park adds 6 new pickleball courts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Clarence is adding six new pickleball courts to Town Place Park, bringing the number in the town up to 12 as the sport gains popularity across the country. “Our six pickleball courts were often at capacity,” said Town Supervisor Patrick Casilio. “Adding six new courts means players will spend less time […]
Guide to Taste of Buffalo 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What are some of the best foods in Buffalo? The Taste of Buffalo, one of the largest food festivals in the country, returns to Niagara Square on July 13 and 14. All of the info you need for Taste of Buffalo can be found below. For a full guide, click here. […]
Buffalo State women’s wrestling program in jeopardy before first match
Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Buffalo State University BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The new women’s wrestling program at Buffalo State University could be in trouble before it has even had its first match. The program, which was first announced in 2022, is scheduled to begin play in the 2024-25 […]
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