‘Give back’: Non-profit thrift store opens in Hamburg, helping those living paycheck to paycheck
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — High-end items, low prices. That’s what you can find at Hamburg’s newest thrift store and the money you spend goes to support your neighbors. "We invite everyone to shop in here," said Jill Redman, founder of Hopebridge Thrift. "We take in new or gently worn clothing free of rips, stains, or...
Failed Niagara County Legislative Candidate Dante Richardson Shot Driving Home from Bar
Niagara Falls police assisted New York State Police early Monday morning after a gunshot victim drove to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) under circumstances that investigators are still working to clarify. Niagara Falls Police were alerted around 1am after a 911 caller reported they were en route to the...
PART 1: The Man Who Jailed 46 People Over a Cell Phone Now Runs...
Shortly after 9:00 AM on March 11, 2005, Judge Robert Restaino took the bench in Niagara Falls City Court. Approximately 70 people filled the courtroom—46 defendants in a domestic violence diversion program, plus attorneys, court staff, and counselors. For 45 minutes, proceedings went normally. Then a cell phone rang.
‘It’s an exciting time’: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School in Lancaster prepares to expand
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Lancaster is preparing to open a second campus due to growing enrollment. "It’s an exciting time to be a member of St. Mary’s," Glenn Olejniczak, principal of St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School, said. Principal Olejniczak said...
Open records experts challenge sheriff’s second FOIL denial in Granville crash case
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 Investigates has learned that the Erie County Sheriff’s Office incorrectly cited an exemption in the Freedom of Information Law to deny releasing the bulk of its internal investigation into narcotics chief Daniel “D.J.” Granville, who crashed a county-owned truck nearly two years ago....
Aaron’s Monday Forecast: Strong winds, chilly temperatures, and a few flurries
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A cold breeze for your Monday with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Winds will be strong today with gusts over 45 miles per hour. A few flurries will fly with accumulations less than 1 inch. It will be breezy again on Tuesday with...
Myles Carter settles civil suit against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As jury selection was about to begin in a federal court civil trial some five and a half years in the making, a settlement was announced by lawyers for Buffalo community activist Myles Carter and those representing the City of Buffalo and the State of New York.
Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr, Gavin Adcock & More at Rock the Country Festival
A massive new country festival is coming to Hamburg this Fall including Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr, Chris Janson, Nelly and more!
‘Rock the Country’ coming to Hamburg in September
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A major country music festival is coming to Hamburg in September. “Rock the Country” announced that it is coming to the Erie County Fairgrounds on Sept. 11-12. Hamburg is one of eight small towns to host the concert. Featured performers include Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., and Gavin Adcock....
Code Blue issued Monday night
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Code Blue has been issued for Monday night due to cold temperatures in Erie County. The Code Blue shelter at the Buffalo City Mission (located at 100 E Tupper St. in Buffalo) will be open from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. The Buffalo...
