Proposed methadone clinic causes concerns in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)- The City of Niagara Falls is looking for a new location for a proposed methadone clinic after neighbors said they didn’t want it in their neighborhood. The non-profit...
View ArticleRestaurant planned for Allentown asked to close earlier than other businesses
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- There is controversy over closing times in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood. The Allentown Association said it’s asked two different restaurants to consider closing at 2 a.m....
View ArticleCity Comptroller says BMHA owes Buffalo more than $3 million
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- City leaders are investigating whether the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority owes the city millions of dollars. The BMHA went before the Common Council Finance Committee on...
View ArticleComptroller says City of Buffalo responsible for collecting money BMHA owes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- News 4 is working to learn more about a big debt owed to the City of Buffalo. They City’s Comptroller said the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, BMHA, owes the city millions...
View ArticleHundreds celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Old First Ward
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Hundreds of Western New Yorkers celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday. They packed the historic First Ward for the Valley Community Association’s Annual Parade. The Old First...
View ArticleSafety questioned after ceiling collapses in refugee family’s rental home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A refugee family living on Buffalo’s West Side is having a difficult first few weeks in the United States. On Sunday night, the ceiling collapsed in the kitchen of their rental...
View ArticleNFTA phone app can be used to report suspicious activity
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- NFTA is cautioning travelers to keep their eyes and ears alert, despite no immediate threat to our region. The warning comes after terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday....
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo disappointed in State Senator Marc Panepinto
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- News 4 is working to find out if the NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics will launch an investigation into State Senator Marc Panepinto. Senator Panepinto decided last week not...
View ArticleMore than 3,000 debts currently owed to City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A new report shows hundreds of organizations and people owe the City of Buffalo more than $8 million. The Common Council is now calling for a policy to get the debts paid. “This...
View ArticleErie County DA’s Office confirms investigation into underage drinking at Sen....
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A spokesperson for Erie County District Attorney Michael Flaherty confirms the DA’s office is investigation allegations of an underage drinking party at State Senator Marc...
View ArticleBuffalo firefighters respond to large rubbish fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Dozens of firetrucks and responders converged on a recycling facility on Metcalfe and Clinton Streets for a large rubbish fire around 8pm Sunday night. Fire officials said the...
View ArticleThousands gather to celebrate Dyngus Day despite wind and rain
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Thousands of people from across Western New York gathered on Buffalo’s East Side for the tenth annual Dyngus Day parade. “It’s all about celebrating after Lent because we all...
View ArticleCharter school students will not play football at Kenmore East
KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB)- Kenmore East will no longer be looking to the Charter School for Applied Technologies to help boost its football program. Athletic Director Brett Banker withdrew his proposal...
View ArticleOrchard Park woman victim of murder-suicide; Police believe boyfriend used...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers in Orchard Park say events between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning took a toll on even their seasoned officers as they investigated a murder-suicide involving...
View ArticleFire spreads to three structures in Cheektowaga
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- At least seven people were displaced by a fire on Long Ave. in Cheektowaga on Sunday. Fire crews told News 4 the fire started in a garage and quickly spread to two other...
View ArticlePublic given more time to look at new plans for Freezer Queen plant site
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Transforming the Freezer Queen site may take longer than expected now that the developer has changed his plans. “It’s the Buffalo waterfront, it hasn’t been developed in many,...
View ArticleDozens of trees may need to come down in Buffalo park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Dozens of trees may need to come down in a popular Buffalo park because of the emerald ash borer. City officials told News 4 the insect has been eating away at the trees and now...
View ArticleMethadone clinic tries to expand as opioid deaths increase in Western New York
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)- Deadly heroin and other opiate overdoses are on track to double from last year. Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein says 11 people are dying from an...
View ArticleGalbani Italian Food and Heritage Festival is accepting applications
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Galbani Italian Food and Heritage Festival is just around the corner in North Buffalo. If you’re looking to showcase your restaurant, food truck or catering business, there...
View ArticleUB accidentally accepts thousands of prospective students
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- University at Buffalo officials are explaining how the university mistakenly accepted thousands of prospective students. A spokesperson said the emails went out Wednesday to more...
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