BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The pushback against AI data centers continues as the city of North Tonawanda has officially extended its moratorium on these centers for another year. The moratorium halts a proposal to convert an already existing crypto mining facility into one of these centers and comes at the same time that another town [...]

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York state and Public Partnerships LLC, alleging fraud and bid rigging in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which has resulted in millions of dollars in losses for taxpayers and disruption of care for vulnerable New Yorkers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a structure fire that happened earlier on Tuesday on Wolf Road in Orchard Park. News 4 was at the scene when crews arrived, where the upper level of the structure appeared to be damaged. News 4 reached out to authorities to learn [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There are now 12 confirmed cases of the flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm -- 11 of them are in Texas, with another in New Mexico. The fly attacks livestock, wildlife and pets and could turn fatal if left untreated. According to officials, it could cost billions of dollars [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Polls are open on Grand Island, where taxpayers are deciding on a revised school budget. The new proposal would increase the tax levy by one and a half percent. Voters rejected the original proposal of a 2.7% tax levy increase last month. Voting takes place until 9 p.m. in the Grand [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The space in front of Toronto City Hall is normally a reflecting pool -- but has since transformed into a soccer pitch uniting fans from all over. On Wednesday, the second game will be played in the city, but you don't have to be a soccer fan to enjoy all Toronto [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will return four of their five starting offensive linemen this season, maintaining a level of continuity that has been central to the units success in recent years. The biggest change comes on the sideline, where longtime offensive line coach Aaron Kromer retired in the offseason, paving the [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills will soon cut the ribbon at the new Highmark Stadium -- and another milestone took place on Tuesday. The first of three large bison statues is now in place outside of the stadium. It was carefully lifted into the air and moved into place at the family circle, [...]

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Martin Road Elementary School in Lackawanna is celebrating the efforts their students have made throughout the school year. "I want to show kids how easy it is to stay healthy and just do the little things and live an active lifestyle," said Michael Comunale, a physical education teacher at the school. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from Depew pleaded guilty to entering a secure area at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, including active runways where aircraft take off and land, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Officials said 45-year-old James Muench drove his car to a closed security gate outside of the airport in [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was in Western New York on Tuesday, where he opened an office in Amherst as part of his campaign for governor. The office for the Nassau County executive will be on Maple Road near North Forest Road. Blakeman held a campaign rally where he said that [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) WIVB received a New York State Broadcaster's Association award at the 60th annual awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. The story, done by anchor Dave Greber and photojournalist Chris Broadbent, features a 22-year-old Lockport native who made it his mission to run every street in Buffalo, and how sometimes you need to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Olcott Beach is closed to the public after officials with the Niagara County Department of Health determined the water isn't suitable for swimming. On Tuesday, the health department said the closure remains in effect until further notice. Officials said the water is "not suitable for swimming because of unsatisfactory bacteriological ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) When others might cry, Maria Laurendi was laughing last Sunday as she reached over her head to pull together the plastic tarp surrounding her booth at the 69th Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo. A thunderstorm was raging beyond the tarp, threatening to not only douse her precious artwork with rainwater, but [...]

Around 173,000 Central New Yorkers are expected to receive over 123 million dollars in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda parks are set to receive $1.1 million in state funding, officials announced Tuesday. The funds will be used for capital improvements and repairs for several parks in the town of Tonawanda, such as parking lots and ADA upgrades for bathrooms. "This funding will support improvements across multiple parks, including ADA [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills will open training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, the team announced Tuesday. The team's Rochester portion of training camp continues to get shorter, with seven open practices before the team will return to Orchard Park for the rest of the preseason; the Bills had 10 [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you've ever made the drive to Canada or downstate New York for some furniture, or even just a plate of Swedish meatballs, your IKEA run may soon get a lot shorter. IKEA announced on Monday that it will be opening a new store right here in WNY. "Bringing in a [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara has listened. The aquarium's newest penguin will be named Iris, honoring well known WNY band, the Goo Goo Dolls. The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, reacted to the news in a post on social media. "Somebody just told me that there is a [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred near Niagara Street and Maryland Street Monday night. According to police, around 8:40 p.m., a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-life threatening at this [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Salsa dancing is back at the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. After a year off, dance instructor Jerome Williams is bringing back dance sessions through most of the summer, with Monday being the first session. Dancers can immerse themselves in the landscape at the park, while also learning some new skills [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every year, WIVB News 4 recognizes a local male and female Scholar Athlete of the Year. These are student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, athletics, and community involvement. This year, that honor belongs to Amherst's Ada Radomski and Depew's Mason McGloin. Ada Radomski embodies the true meaning of a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4's parent company, Nexstar Media, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and every day during the month of June its foundation is donating $5,000 to two organizations throughout the nation. On Monday, local organization, "Buffalo Warriors Hockey," was chosen for this grant. WIVB is proud to support Buffalo Warriors Hockey ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center received national recognition Monday for its prevention and early detection efforts. The National Foundation for Cancer Prevention highlighted Roswell's programs, including its Early Detection Driven to You, or "EDDY" mobile screening centers. Members of Congress came to tour the EDDY centers ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference with local health officials in Buffalo on Monday after a second person in Erie County tested positive for measles last week -- and officials warned that more unreported cases and symptoms will probably pop up this week. "This is going to be the scary [...]