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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Juneteenth celebrations across the nation have begun. They mark when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told about their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “Juneteenth is just a reminder that when there was progress being made for others within America,...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The roar of motorcycles echoed through Downtown Buffalo Sunday as riders gathered outside Chef’s restaurant for the annual Louis J. Billittier Foundation Motorcycle Poker Run. The foundation was created by Lou Billittier Jr., his sister, and their late mother, following Louis’ passing in 2000. “I

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The American Jump Rope Federation got the community moving Sunday ahead of the seventh annual American Jump Rope National Championship, which will be held at Buffalo State University. This is the first time that the multi-day competition, taking place from June 17-20, is coming to...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people are dead following a one-vehicle collision Sunday morning on Prole Road in the town of Stafford, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office said. Police responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after receiving a 911 call. According to preliminary investigation, a black 2012 Nissan Altima was tr

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 69th Allentown Art Festival ended about three hours early on Sunday afternoon when severe weather swept into the festival area of downtown Buffalo, toppling some booths and thoroughly soaking the streets with rivers of rainwater. Vendors scrambled to protect their handcrafted wares, as gustin

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mario Lopez is in Lewiston this weekend to begin filming for his new Christmas movie, starring alongside Tony Danza. The movie, titled, “Christmas at the Starlight,” features Lopez and Danza as father and son. The plot centers around a local supper club called “The Starlight,” which Danza’s chara

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating three separate shootings that took place Saturday. The first shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 900 block of Walden Avenue. Police said a male victim was taken via a private vehicle to the Erie County Medical Center after being shot in the le

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s first ‘La Casita Experience’ brought hundreds to the Town Ballroom Saturday for a celebration showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Puerto Rican and Latino culture through live music, performances, and authentic cuisine. “I’m somebody that was born in Puerto Rico, so it means a lot t

Hamburg, NY — Drew Monti is quickly becoming Mr. Saturday afternoon at Buffalo Raceway. Last week was a memorable one for Monti as he collected his 3,000th career driving win. While this Saturday (June 13) wasn’t a big milestone, he sure was impressive and made another imprint at Buffalo Raceway as he won five times on

Some places you visit once and forget by next week, and then there’s Antique World & Flea Market in Clarence. This sprawling treasure trove has been quietly operating while the rest of New York chases trends and pays full retail like suckers. Let’s be honest about antique shopping in...