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Cheektowaga Police investigating violent incident involving 2 migrants at hotel shelter
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Cheektowaga Police are continuing to investigate a violent incident from last Sunday night, involving two men identified as migrants, who were staying in hotel shelters here in Erie County. Cheektowaga Police Captain Jeffrey Schmidt confirmed that one man who was housed at a hotel in Amherst...
2 deputies injured after separate incidents at Erie County Holding Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two separate incidents that led to deputy injuries at the Erie County Holding Center ended with arrests this week. The first incident happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday, when 34-year-old Kyle Williams was being taken to medical unit to be evaluated. "Williams became combative and attempted to...
Fire breaks out at apartment building in Hamburg
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire broke out at an apartment building in Hamburg early Friday morning. The blaze broke out at 4256 North St. in Hamburg around 2:45 a.m. Multiple agencies were on scene. A WIVB News 4 camera captured busted out windows and debris scattered in the yard. An estimate on damages is […]
Lockport man pleads guilty to murdering sister
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering his sister in 2023, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. David Fermoile, 65, killed his sister, 68-year-old Diane Fermoile-McAvoy, at a home on Windermere Road on June 7, 2023. The […]
Migrant wanted after allegedly trying to kill another migrant in Cheektowaga
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cheektowaga Police are looking for a migrant staying in Erie County who is wanted for allegedly trying to kill another migrant over a dispute involving a woman. The suspect is on the loose and believed to be armed and dangerous as of Friday night, according to police. Police were called Sunday […]
After freak hockey accident, community rallies behind local athlete
BUFFALO, N.Y. — When you know how to skate before you can write your name, you only have one goal. The NHL was forever Greg Manzi’s goal, but on Saturday, that all changed. Over the weekend, the 16-year-old was playing in a game with the 16U Buffalo Jr....
Here’s the Hard Truth About Mighty Taco
People all around Western New York have many hot takes about the local taco chain. Some have been loyal customers for decades. Others will quickly proclaim it’s “gone downhill over the years.” Then there are those who don’t like tacos. These people are dangerous and should be avoided.
Woman arrested for attacking CBP officer at Peace Bridge
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Russian woman was arrested for assaulting a federal officer at the Peace Bridge, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Friday. If proven guilty, Olesia Sumina, 43-years-old, faces a maximum penalty of eight years in prison. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Henning, who is...
40th annual Christmas in the County holiday market returns to Hamburg
HAMBURG, N.Y. — As the weather starts to cool, the holidays season heats up. November and Thanksgiving are next on the calendar, but for the Hamburg Fairgrounds, Christmas comes first. The 40th anniversary of Christmas in the County Artisan Market returns to Western New York. The market will open...
Sweet Charlie is easy-going and well-trained
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Charlie is an easy-going 2-year-old chihuahua-mix looking for his forever home. He is currently living in a home with a child and other dogs, and is great with everyone. He is potty-trained and crate-trained and would be a perfect addition to any home. If you’re interested in adopting Charlie, you can […]
J.J.'s Road to Recovery benefit dinner
GOWANDA, N.Y. — Jayden "J.J." Kramer was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike along State Route 62. He was treated for a traumatic brain injury in Buffalo and faces on-going therapy in Rochester during his road to recovery. A benefit dinner will be held Saturday at Gowanda...
Buffalo resident offering those impacted by Hurricane Helene a safe place to stay
BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — Western New York continues to lend a hand after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc down south. Now, a member of Facebook group “Bills Mafia Babes” is opening up the doors to one of her homes for anyone who might not have a safe place to stay. Susan Cholewa is a resident of […]
2 Buffalo men sentenced for 2023 armed robbery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Buffalo men were sentenced for unlawfully entering a home in 2023 and forcibly stealing money from the victims while armed, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. According to officials, Christian Palamara and Terrance Hennegan, both 24, unlawfully entered a home on Manitoba Street in Buffalo on the evening of […]
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