Thursday concerts may move from Canalside
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Thursday night concerts could move from Canalside in the future. The Buffalo Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to consider new locations. At least 160,000 people turned...
View ArticleA time capsule uncovers memories from 1889 in East Aurora
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB)- An East Aurora fire department uncovered a time capsule from more than a hundred years ago. It’s from 1889 and contained papers, including bylaws, and old copper pennies. It...
View ArticleSenator Schumer pushes to get Bills game on TV in Rochester
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Not all Bills fans will be able to watch the London game on TV but U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer hopes to change that for one part of New York. He’s asking the NFL to change its...
View ArticleLocal auto repair shop gives Erie County SPCA $10,000
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Erie County SPCA is getting a big boost thanks to a local auto repair shop. Carubba Collision donated $10,000 raised during its annual golf tournament. The donation will...
View ArticlePeople living near D’Youville say parking problem is getting worse
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It can be nearly impossible to find a parking spot in certain Buffalo neighborhoods and now people living near the D’Youville College campus are getting fed up. Bumper-to-bumper...
View ArticleCommunity leaders want to help officials get inmates health care
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- There’s an effort to help inmates get the health care they need. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office told News 4 it started working on a program to get inmates signed up with the...
View ArticleConditions improve at Towne Garden Apartments
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Conditions at Towne Garden Apartments are improving after months of court dates with Buffalo officials. Residents have complained for years that the government subsidized...
View ArticleDemocrats celebrate Poloncarz win at Hotel Lafayette
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Democrats celebrated Tuesday night at the Hotel Lafayette as Mark Poloncarz was re-elected as county executive. “Tonight is a great night, it’s a historic night,” said Poloncarz....
View ArticleParents want to see equal paid leave for birth and adoptive parents
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s hard for new parents to leave their baby and head back to work, some have to do that earlier than others. New York State doesn’t require employers to pay parents during...
View ArticleBuffalo city leaders re-visit bouncer registration
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- City leaders are renewing their push to get bouncers registered after several reports of problems at Buffalo bars. The goal is to make Buffalo’s night life safer. “Recently when...
View ArticleWestern New Yorkers remember victims of Paris attacks at vigil
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Dozens of people gathered in Buffalo for a moment of silence to remember the victims of the Paris attacks. At least 129 people were killed in the attacks and more than 350 people...
View ArticleNiagara University students to have walk-out over social, racial issues
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)- Students at Niagara University have announced they will stage a walk-out on Monday “to address social and racial inequality in the local community and on Niagara University...
View ArticleState and local governments do not decide refugee placement
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Across the country, more than 20 governors say they’re against the plan to resettle Syrian refugees escaping from war. Governor Andrew Cuomo has not addressed the issue but his...
View ArticleCost of refugees falls primarily on federal, state governments
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Many refugees rely on social services to get started in America and there are concerns bringing refugees to Erie County could cost tax payers. “When they get here initially, they...
View ArticleRefugee controversy: Gov. Cuomo says focus should be on vetting process
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Governor Andrew Cuomo says lawmakers who want to ban Syrian refugees are just playing politics since the states have no authority to do that. Governor Cuomo spoke on the issue...
View ArticleLocal couple says key to 75 years of marriage is love
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Hamburg couple is inspiring others through love after being together for more than 70 years. Holding hands, Josephine and Frank DiChristopher shared breakfast with their...
View ArticleBuffalo fans try to choose whether to watch Bills or Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo sports fans faced a dilemma Monday night as the Sabres took to the ice and the Bills hit the field. We launched a Twitter poll asking fans which team they would watch....
View ArticleSouth Park football team prepares for historic state championship game
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo high school football team is making history. The South Park Sparks will play for a state title on Friday. The team put on its red and black and took to the practice...
View ArticleLast minute shoppers flood grocery stores before Thanksgiving
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The day before Thanksgiving shopping carts went head-to-head at local grocery stores. “Everybody’s running around like chickens with their head cut off,” said J.J. Kelleher, a...
View ArticleGov. Cuomo announces new security measures at Planned Parenthood clinics
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced new security measures at Planned Parenthood clinics across the state. New York State Police began increased patrols at facilities on Friday....
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