BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New state funding was announced Thursday for the Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline to support their work providing mental health and wellness resources to first responders. New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke joined representatives from the organization for the announcement, which comes during Suicide Prevention ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A Hamburg man has been found guilty of sending indecent texts to a minor last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Ezechiel Travis, 39, was convicted of three charges Wednesday in relation to sending texts to the minor on Sept. 17, 2025, trying to induce the minor to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested on a fentanyl charge carrying a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. The criminal complaint charges 42-year-old James McClain with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of at least 40 grams of fentanyl. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A suspect is in custody after another person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on Donaldson Road in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, according to Buffalo police. Police responded around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday to the first block of Donaldson, in the area of Northland Avenue and Hamlin Road. One man had [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker is expected to miss the start of the season after having surgery to repair a sports hernia. General manager Jarmo Keklinen announced the injury on Wednesday as Sabres players reported for the start of training camp. Keklinen did not provide an exact timeline, but said Zucker could [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) One of Grand Island's most iconic pieces of real estate is once again looking for new life and a new owner. HUNT Commercial Real Estate officially listed the property of the the former Fantasy Island amusement park for sale. The listing for 2400 Grand Island Blvd., which is for just under [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled upcoming votes in Congress and is sending members home until after the November midterm elections. Before that decision, Congressman Nick Langworthy says the House passed his bipartisan Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo music royalty was on display Wednesday night at the Buffalo History Museum, with the launch of the "Long Way Home" exhibit featuring the Goo Goo Dolls. Museum executive director Melissa Brown read a proclamation from deputy county executive Lisa Chimera, declaring Sept. 16 "Goo Goo Dolls day" in the city [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen could soon make a reappearance on one of Buffalo's most prominent buildings. The Statler building is moving forward with its plans to put up a massive temporary banner featuring Allen. The planning board approved the variances at a meeting on Wednesday. According to documents submitted to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Football season is in full swing, and for millions of fans, the action isn't just happening on the field. Sports betting is also picking up, with bettors putting money on everything, from who will win to player props and parlays. With sports betting at an all-time high, local experts say there [...]

Missing Love Canal reports on NYSDEC website raise questions

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After the Hood Taste of Buffalo was canceled by city officials, Buffalo Common Council Member Zeneta Everhart says vendors didn't receive refunds for the money they paid. I am deeply disappointed by the cancellation of the rescheduled Hood Taste of Buffalo, but more importantly, I am disappointed for the vendors, small [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first phase of upgrades at the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Wednesday. The first phase -- which includes $60 million in upgrades -- included the restoration of 64 aeration tanks, which help aerobic bacteria break down pollutants. It also included thousands of [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Conversations about prostate cancer can be crucial. Not only can conversations about the disease help build a connection between those who are battling it, but these discussions can potentially help others detect the disease early on. For Brian Archie, his father gave him a call to share he was completing prostate [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 43North Foundation announced on Wednesday that it is giving $1.5 million to the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship to create a new internship fund for students. The fund will help cover the costs of paid internships for early-stage companies and other Western New York organizations, 43North board chair Bill [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health nursing home workers held a picket at McAuley Residence in Kenmore and the St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center on Main Street on Wednesday as they seek improved benefits and wages. Workers have been working without a contract since July 30; talks over a new contract began in May [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) The town of Alden will be without contracted ambulance services for at least part of the rest of 2026 after contract negotiations with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps broke down this week, according to the ambulance company. Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps said its contract with the town will expire at 11:59 p.m. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September is the start of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and a big event is on the horizon to help pediatric cancer fighters across Western New York. Shine Gold will give back to several causes helping young warriors, including Rileys Warriors Inc. The organization gives hundreds of bags that spread holiday cheer [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Metallica has been announced for a summer 2027 show at the new home of the Buffalo Bills, radio station 97 Rock confirmed Wednesday morning. The announcement follows Tuesdays news that Kenny Chesney will performing a full-length concert at the venue. On June 8, 2027, the James Hetfield-fronted rock band will be [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Wellsville in Tuesday night's drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $15,036.50, was sold at the Giant Food Mart at 44 Park Avenue in Wellsville. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and once [...]

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members were able to share their concerns directly with Spectrum representatives at a meeting Tuesday following issues brought up with the service. The University District Block Club organized the meeting to give residents the chance to share their concerns about connection quality and pricing. In some cases, residents said ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health is set to close the Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center in West Seneca on Jan. 4, and patients are raising concerns about the future of their care. The facility shutting its doors will lead to consolidation within hospital-based programs. Patients shared different concerns at a meeting on Tuesday about [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A two-year moratorium on data centers in Buffalo was proposed in the common council on Tuesday, aimed at halting any additions or expansions of current centers in the city. Councilman Joseph Golombek proposed the resolution, citing the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of Buffalo residents. The resolution would [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders with the Erie County Water Authority are pushing private schools and childcare centers to get their water tested for lead exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated the removal of lead service lines across the nation by 2037. Part of that directive requires entities like the Erie County Water Authority [...]