Underwater Survey Firm Joins Effort to Recover Body of Missing Boater Near Niagara Falls
UPDATE The ongoing search for a missing boater - Jerome Williams, 66, of Buffalo - in the upper Niagara River received additional support...
Family of Buffalo hit and run victim seek answers as police continue to investigate...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s now been two weeks since a woman was hit and killed by a cyber truck in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood, and there still has not been arrest made in the case. Police responded to William and Davey Streets shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. The vehicle, which police confirmed […]
‘I was shocked’: Customers, immigration attorneys speak on ICE raid at Asia Food Market...
AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — An ICE raid took place at the popular Asia Food Market on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst on Wednesday. “It was a coordinated raid with their other location in Rochester, and they were looking for evidence of human trafficking,” explained Alejandro Gutierrez, immigration attorney.
Buffalo man in police custody after allegedly killing girlfriend in NY, fleeing to Erie...
A Buffalo, New York, man is facing charges in two states after allegedly killing his girlfriend and fleeing to a church in downtown Erie. Parishioners were preparing for a 5:15 PM mass at Saint Peter Cathedral on Tuesday evening when they were interrupted by 37-year-old Daniel Negron. “We did come upon an individual....
Buffalo residents weigh in on proposed police training facility
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Residents voiced their opinions at a public hearing on Tuesday on a proposed police training facility that would be located at the Old American Legion Adam Plewacki Post across from the historic Central Terminal. Buffalo city leaders are considering a zoning change that would turn a vacant...
More parishes challenge Buffalo Diocese’s settlement payment
Four more parishes currently challenging plans by the Buffalo Catholic Diocese are going to court to keep the diocese from collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in abuse settlement payments
Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges. Jeremy Hodge, 39, of Buffalo pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute 40 grams or more, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Both charges carry a maximum sentence...
Local agency concerned with repeat instances of domestic violence leading to homicides
One local agency dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence in Western New York is raising the red flag over a rise in incidents, especially among repeat offenders. Two such instances have resulted in homicides in Erie County. More from WBEN:
Lawmaker asks state AG to investigate Granville incident
Niagara District Council Member David Rivera cites "delays," "lack of transparency" and "conflicts of interest" in local inquiries into the Erie County narcotics chief's car crashes. Sheriff John Garcia and Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville at a March press conference. A city lawmaker wants the state attorney general...