History Made As Portions Of New York Thruway Close
History was made this past weekend in Buffalo, New York as a portion of the New York State Thruway was temporarily closed to vehicular traffic. There are so many fun and exciting events taking place this summer in New York State. From Niagara Falls, to New York City, there are dozens of things for families and...
Fatal shooting of dog captured on police body camera
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The son of a dog owner on Buffalo’s East Side believes the fatal shooting of his father’s dog by a police officer could’ve been prevented. Buffalo Police say the officer’s actions were justified. This all unfolded the afternoon of June 28 on Newburgh Avenue near Lang Avenue in Buffalo. WIVB...
Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Officer Stabbed
A Buffalo man is facing multiple felony charges after stabbing a police officer during a domestic violence response in Amherst, according...
Underpaid, Overworked Medical Residents Who Keep Hospitals Afloat Want a Union
Amid rising labor militancy over the past few years, one group of workers has gone under the radar: medical residents. Also known as resident physicians or housestaff, medical residents are doctors who have finished medical school and are working in hospitals as apprentices on the path to getting independently...
Hundreds of Thousands of People Warned to ‘Stay Out of the Water’
Hundreds of thousands of people in New York were warned to stay out of Lake Ontario on Monday morning amid dangerous conditions.
Families of victims urge tougher laws amid tragic failure of protection orders
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In 2022, Ke'Aira Hudson was shot and killed in front of her children in a car in Buffalo. Her estranged husband, Adam Bennefield was convicted and is now serving a prison sentence that may never let him be free again. Ke-Aira had an order of protection.
The day Niagara Falls ran dry: Here’s what it looked like
The thunderous roar of the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls was silenced for six months in 1969, and photographers captured unique perspectives of the once-in-a-lifetime event. Niagara Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, with 4.5 million gallons of water flowing over the American and...
WNY rock band Hywater to open for Kansas at Batavia Downs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hywater, a rock band hailing from Niagara Falls, N.Y., has opened for a number of touring rock acts over the years: from The Tubes, to Don Felder of The Eagles, to playing a festival with Marcy Playground and Deep Blue Something. On Aug. 15, they’ll be at it once again, opening […]
Charges filed in toddler shooting
A charge has been filed in Sunday’s shooting that left a toddler in the hospital. Police say the shooting stemmed from a confrontation Sunday.
Italian Heritage Festival organizers ready to ensure security, safety this coming weekend
Despite safety and security concerns at festivals and public gatherings this year across the City of Buffalo, organizers at the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival are confident their security plan will ensure the safety of all patrons. More from WBEN:
