Officers Bust Thief with Screwdrivers, Knives and Stolen Credit Cards
Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 1:30am on October 7th when they observed two males – one of which identified as...
Brooklyn is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this weekend’s Wake Up Wags, we met Brooklyn, an active, sweet dog who is looking for her forever home. “Brooklyn is about 5 months old,” said Julie Starr from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue. “She’s about 30 pounds. She’s very active, she’s a puppy. So I definitely think a home who can keep up...
Ex-N.Y. fire company treasurer sentenced to prison for nearly $450K theft from FD
As he prepared to sentence a man for stealing close to $450,000 from a volunteer fire department that he used to feed his gambling habit, Erie County Judge James Bargnesi said he had mixed emotions. “This court does understand the complexity of gambling,” Bargnesi said to James Hoffman, former treasurer...
Female veterans take off from Buffalo on region’s first all-female Honor Flight
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Female veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War took off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Saturday morning for the region’s first all-female Honor Flight. The free trip will bring the veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit service memorials before...
9th annual ‘Blue Pumpkins for Paws’ fundraiser
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The ninth annual Blue Pumpkins for Paws event kicked off this weekend, bringing the community together once again, this year in support of local animal rescue Diamonds in the Ruff. Blue Pumpkins for Paws is a fundraiser held in memory of a fallen Buffalo police officer, Lieutenant Craig Lehner,...
Nyberg: Heart attack survivor urges people to be on top of cardiac health
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — One man is reminding people to stay on top of their cardiac health. Patrick Raycraft was participating in a 42-mile bike race last October in Buffalo, New York when he had a heart attack. He said that at mile 32, he felt pain throughout his entire chest area, left elbow pain and tightness.
Alec Baldwin, Mark Mori attend world premiere of doc at North Park Theatre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The world premiere of “Baristas vs. Billionaires” drew a crowd to the North Park Theatre Friday night to kick off the 19th annual Buffalo Film Festival. This film was brought to life by local Starbucks baristas and an Academy Award-winning team that includes Mark Mori and Alec Baldwin. “I love...
Interactive Japanese barbecue restaurant is coming soon to Walden Galleria
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A new addition to Western New York’s dining scene is on the way, at Walden Galleria. Gyuzo Japanese BBQ will to open a location at Walden Galleria by year's end. The restaurant will move into the 9,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill, across from The Cheesecake...
Big Deal: Golisamo Buys One News Plaza
Tom Golisano has found a home for a Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship Buffalo campus, a business school he founded in Rochester. Golisano purchased One News Plaza today from Douglas Jemal for an even $10 million. For Jemal, the sale represents a further retreat from grand development plans that...
1 dead after fire on Rano St.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person is dead following a fire on Rano Street in Buffalo on Saturday, officials said. Officials said that firefighters responded to a fire at 112 Rano St. around 6:20 p.m. One civilian died as a result of the fire, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening […]
