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The former Fantasy Island amusement park on Grand Island — now known as Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World — will not open for the 2026 summer season, the park announced.
Former Fantasy Island amusement park not opening for 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The former Fantasy Island amusement park on Grand Island — now known as Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World — will not open for the 2026 summer season, …
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The Sabres comeback against Boston on Sunday night was a feat that hasn't happened in the NHL playoffs since 1940.
Sabres playoff comeback unlike any seen since 1940
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It took hours in real time and 52 minutes of game time for the Sabres and a frenzied crowd to have something to cheer about. Once they did, it came one right after another, a…
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For the first time in 15 years, playoff block parties will return to downtown Buffalo for Sabres playoff games. Here’s what you need to know.
Sabres block parties return for playoffs: what to know
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in 15 years, playoff block parties will return to downtown Buffalo for Sabres playoff games. Here’s what you need to know. Party in the Plaza The Par…
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The first Stanley Cup playoff game involving the Buffalo Sabres in 15 years will be Sunday at KeyBank Center. https://www.wivb.com/sports/buffalo-sabres/sabres-playoff-opener-is-sunday-time-to-be-announced/
Sabres playoff opener is Sunday, time to be announced
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first Stanley Cup playoff game involving the Buffalo Sabres in 15 years will be Sunday at KeyBank Center. Game time and television broadcast details for Game 1 of Buffalo…
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Buffalo Common Council member and Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope will replace Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes on the November ballot as a new New York State Assembly candidate, the Erie County Democratic Committee said Sunday.
Halton-Pope to replace Peoples-Stokes in Assembly race
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Common Council member and Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope will replace Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes on the November ballot as a new New York…
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After years of fighting to get Albert the Alligator back home, a Hamburg man is now hanging up his hat instead of continuing what’s been a years-long legal battle with state environmental officials to return the reptile.
Lengthy legal fight over Albert the Alligator finally comes to an end
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — After years of fighting to get Albert the Alligator back home, a Hamburg man is now hanging up his hat instead of continuing what’s been a years-long legal battle…
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A 21-year-old was shot and killed on Walden Avenue in Buffalo on Monday night, according to police.
21-year-old shot and killed on Walden Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 21-year-old was shot and killed on Walden Avenue in Buffalo on Monday night, according to police. Police responded to the 200 block of Walden, near Wasmuth Avenue and Roetz…
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A former Atlanta and Louisville police chief is set to become Buffalo’s first-ever female police commissioner, mayor Sean Ryan said Monday.
Former Atlanta, Louisville police chief to be Buffalo’s first female police commissioner
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Atlanta and Louisville police chief is set to become Buffalo’s first-ever female police commissioner, mayor Sean Ryan said Monday. Erika Shields on Monday was …
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A West Seneca man was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun during a tip dispute at Bar-Bill Tavern in East Aurora earlier this week, according to police.
Man arrested for pulling gun at Bar-Bill in East Aurora
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A West Seneca man was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun during a tip dispute at Bar-Bill Tavern in East Aurora earlier this week, according to police. Police were called t…
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BREAKING: A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Allegany and Cattaraugus counties until 4:15 p.m. Seek shelter immediately if you are in the area. You can watch live coverage here: https://www.wivb.com/weather-news/buffalo-ny-weather-forecast-march-23-monday/
Tornado warning for part of Cattaraugus County, Allegany County
A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for all of Western New York until 9 p.m. Tuesday. …FLOOD WATCH will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Small streams,…
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The man shot and killed by Buffalo police officers on March 5 had previously been found incompetent in 2015 on a misdemeanor assault charge and had “an extensive violent history, which includes two armed robberies and a first-degree rape in Virginia,” according to police records obtained by News 4.
Records: Man shot by Buffalo police had violent criminal history, prior mental‑health findings
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man shot by a Buffalo police officer on March 5 had previously been found incompetent by a Hennepin County District Court judge in 2015 on a misdemeanor fifth-degre…
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A Tonawanda man is facing 39 counts and a maximum sentence of 930 years in prison after allegedly communicating in a sexual nature with a 13-year-old, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Tonawanda man faces maximum 930 years in prison for sex crimes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man is facing 39 counts and a maximum sentence of 930 years in prison after allegedly communicating in a sexual nature with a 13-year-old, according to the …
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In the most intense, action-filled hockey game played here in a long, long time, Josh Doan scored his second goal of the game with 4:17 left in the third period, lifting the Sabres to an 8-7 victory over the Lightning and the top spot in the Atlantic Division standings.
Sabres wrestle division lead in thrilling rumble with Lightning
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In the most intense, action-filled hockey game played here in a long, long time, Josh Doan scored his second goal of the game with 4:17 left in the third period, lifting the …
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Michael Burham, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail in July 2023 and led authorities on a 10-day manhunt, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Monday for the murder of a Jamestown woman in May 2023.
Jail escapee Michael Burham sentenced to 25 to life for murder of Jamestown woman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Michael Burham, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail in July 2023 and led authorities on a 10-day manhunt, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Monday for the murder o…
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A missing man was found dead on Perry Street in Buffalo on Tuesday night, according to authorities. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was left at a Tim Horton's by officials. He had serious medical conditions and did not speak English.
Congressman Kennedy calls for investigation after missing man found dead on Perry Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Tim Kennedy is calling for an investigation after a man was found dead Tuesday night. “The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam is a horrific and heartbreaki…
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Buffalo Public Schools on Friday released an internal investigative report after a Buffalo police detective accused the schools of covering up reported sexual assault last spring.
Buffalo Public Schools release investigative report following Richard Hy allegations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools on Friday released an internal investigative report after a Buffalo police detective accused the schools of covering up reported sexual assault l…
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Gilbane Turner is offering a $100,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for explicit graffiti at the new Highmark Stadium, the company confirmed to WIVB News 4 Wednesday night.
Gilbane Turner offering $100K reward, work resumes Friday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gilbane Turner is offering a $100,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for explicit graffiti at the new Highmark …
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Construction work at the new Highmark Stadium was suspended Monday after graffiti was found in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium over the weekend. Gilbane Turner, the construction company managing the project, is launching an investigation with trading contractors and unions.
Work suspended at new Highmark Stadium due to graffiti
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Work has been suspended at the new Highmark Stadium due to graffiti in “several secure locations in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium project site…
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Police are investigating a shots fired incident at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue on Saturday, the Buffalo Police Department said Tuesday.
Police investigating shots fired in Tops parking lot
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating a shots fired incident at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue on Saturday, the Buffalo Police Department said Tuesday. The incident occurred at the sa…
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A Buffalo grandmother is speaking out after a frightening mistake involving her 7-year-old grandson in which she says he fell asleep on the bus on his way to school and was left in the bus terminal parking lot for hours.
Seven-year-old child left on school bus in Buffalo for hours
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo grandmother is speaking out after a frightening mistake involving her 7-year-old grandson in which she says he fell asleep on the bus on his way to school and…
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Buffalo mayor Sean Ryan signed an executive order Monday barring city employees from assisting federal agents with civil immigration enforcement.
Sean Ryan signs executive order barring Buffalo city employees from assisting civil immigration enforcement
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo mayor Sean Ryan signed an executive order Monday barring city employees from assisting federal agents with civil immigration enforcement. Ryan said earlier this…
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Multiple former University at Buffalo men’s basketball players were named in an indictment for alleged point shaving in multiple games during the 2023-24 season, according to documents unsealed in Pennsylvania on Thursday.
Multiple former UB basketball players named in indictment for point shaving in games
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Multiple former University at Buffalo men’s basketball players were named in an indictment for alleged point shaving in multiple games during the 2023-24 season, accord…
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A Lancaster woman who previously worked as a bookkeeper for a medical practice in Amherst was sentenced on Wednesday for stealing over $1.8 million from the business, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s office.
Former bookkeeper receives indeterminate sentence for stealing over $1.8M
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lancaster woman who previously worked as a bookkeeper for a medical practice in Amherst was sentenced on Wednesday for stealing over $1.8 million from the business, a…
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was more definitive in saying that Buffalo will get an outdoor game at the new Highmark Stadium in the coming years.
NHL commissioner: ‘We’re coming’ for an outdoor game at new Highmark Stadium
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was more definitive in saying that Buffalo will get an outdoor game at the new Highmark Stadium in the coming years. Bettman, who was in town on…
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The Bills have won a road playoff game for the first time in three decades, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-24 to advance to the AFC divisional round.
‘Warrior’ Josh Allen wills the Bills to first road playoff victory in 33 years, 27-24 comeback at Jacksonville in wild-card round
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen took a pounding and doled out punishment — looking every bit like the reigning MVP. He carried Buffalo to its first road playoff win in more than three decades,…
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Michael Burham, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail in July 2023, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murdering a Jamestown woman in May 2023, the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Jail escapee Michael Burham pleads guilty to murder
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Michael Burham, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail in July 2023, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murdering a Jamestown woman in May 2023, the Chautauqua County District …
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Erie County narcotics chief D.J. Granville will pay his restitution of over $75,000 to the county through 100 hours of vacation time and $350 per pay period.
Sheriff’s narcotics chief D.J. Granville’s restitution finalized after plowing into cars
The county and the Erie County Sheriff’s Chief of Narcotics Daniel “D.J.” Granville have agreed to terms for restitution for damages Granville caused to seven vehicles.
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New Year, New Mayor: Sean Ryan officially became Buffalo's 64th mayor on Thursday.
New Year, New Mayor: Sean Ryan takes oath of office
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sean Ryan was sworn in as the 64th Mayor of Buffalo on New Year’s Day, making history as the city’s first newly elected mayor in 20 years. From the balcony inside…
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In the quiet agricultural town of Sanborn in Niagara County, a five-week Halloween event with hayrides, a corn maze and a mechanical pig race, has become the target of a years-long dispute between a family and the building department.
Tensions escalate in controversy surrounding a Sanborn pumpkin farm
A clash between Lewiston officials and a local family operating a seasonal Halloween event shows no signs of ending
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