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Cleanup continues for families after tornado hits town of Eden
EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Residents are continuing to pick up the pieces after a tornado tore through parts of Western New York Wednesday. One of the hardest-hit areas, where winds reached 115 mph in the EF-2 rated storm, was Eden. The neighborhood took a direct hit and now, the Blasz family is trying to rebuild […]
Buffalo man gets 5 years in prison after admitting to attempted murder
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man received a sentence of five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision Friday after pleading guilty to attempted murder in April, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Eric Reyes, 39, also known as “Ericcito”, intentionally fired multiple shots at a victim with an […]
Cheektowaga woman indicted on charge of vehicular manslaughter
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cheektowaga woman was arraigned on an indictment charging her with vehicular manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and causing the death of another driver earlier this year, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. It is alleged that 24-year-old Alondra Ramirez-Santiago was driving southbound on Transit Road on Feb. 26 […]
Who signed off on Buffalo hiring a local political donor accused of federal crimes?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – News 4 is learning more about how and why the City of Buffalo hired a local political donor who has been charged with federal crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud. It’s a story we first told you about and have been staying on top of for months. Back in […]
Expert in police use of force describes how investigation will likely play out in officer-involved fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A retired police officer and expert of police use of force reacts to bodycam video, describing how he thinks the investigation will play out in a fatal Wednesday shooting on Kensington Ave. Jerry Rodriguez is a retired police captain who also studies police tactics and use of force. He worries for […]
Mental Health 4 You: Special report on the mental health crisis and resources to use
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In Mental Health 4 You, our special report on the youth mental health crisis presented by Spectrum Health and Human Services, News 4’s Kelsey Anderson and Jordan Norkus shared stories of the ever-changing, and ever-present, need for mental health support in the region. In Buffalo’s East Side, leaders in local government […]
Congressman Tim Kennedy announces $1.1 billion available for railroad crossing safety
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Tim Kennedy announced Thursday that $1.1 billion will be available as a part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program to improve railroad safety. The RCE Program funds highway and pathway crossing improvement projects to strengthen safety and mobility. Eligible projects for the grant include grade separation, track relocation, and improvement […]
East Side Garden Walk returns for seventh year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The free, self-guided East Side Garden Walk is back for its seventh year, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the weekend of July 20 and 21, featuring over 100 beautiful garden’s on Buffalo’s East Side. This year’s Walk will also feature AKG artists painting both days at the following […]
North Tonawanda businessman gets probation for tax evasion over $3M
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A North Tonawanda businessman was given four years of probation for tax evasion that added up to over $3 million, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. George Ward, 57, operated a fire protection and inspection business in Amherst between 2015 and 2020. During that time, he did not file personal income tax […]
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