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Hertel Avenue business called a 'speakeasy' by the city is shut down
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo business received a "cease all operations" notification after the city called it "an illegal speakeasy." The notification follows an overnight incident. Buffalo Police said it "proactively" observed a large crowd outside the business at 1783 Hertel Avenue, just east of Starin Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Water systems warn Americans could soon see major rate hikes due to ‘forever chemicals’
Exposure to these so-called forever chemicals has been linked to increased risks of prostate, kidney and testicular cancers, weakened immune systems, high cholesterol, and developmental issues in children.
Shy and sweet Lenny is looking for his forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met Lenny, a shy and sweet pup looking for his forever home. Lenny is a chihuahua mix from Texas and is just under a year old. He should be able to fit in most any home, but one without a lot of action going on may be better.
'Think it has a pretty big impact': Buffalo police 'directed patrols' target gun violence hot spots
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police officer Marc Hurst and Lt. John Sullivan stopped by a corner store on East Ferry Street on Buffalo's East Side. "How's business today?" Hurst asked a worker who was behind the counter. "Half and half," the clerk said. "Too hot." Hurst and Sullivan...
Strong thunderstorm threat Wednesday: What to expect
Severe Thunderstorm Warning til 3pm for... Northwestern Wyoming County, Northeastern Erie County, Southeastern Niagara County Southwestern Orleans County, Western Genesee County. Storms have a history of producing 60mph and 1/4" hail. Towns in the path of this storm include Buffalo, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Clarence, Lackawanna, Depew, Amherst, Lancaster, Hamburg and East Aurora.
One in critical condition after three people shot in Niagara Falls
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person is undergoing surgery at ECMC after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a shooting that took place just after 1:30 p.m. Friday on LaSalle Avenue in Niagara Falls. According to the mayor’s office, two other people were shot and taken to ECMC as well, with non-life-threatening injuries. The victims’ names are […]
Identity released in fatal ATV accident on Monday
Erie County coroner Lyell Cook released the name of the victim of an ATV accident from Monday night. Nathan Weeks, a 22-year-old male from Angola, NY was killed at the intersection of East 26th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The ATV was traveling northbound on Pennsylvania Avenue when it went through...
13-year-old Pa. boy on bicycle dies in crash with pickup truck
A 13-year-old boy bicycling home from a candy store with a friend was struck by a pickup truck and killed Friday evening in Buffalo Township, police said. Township police Chief Tim Derringer said he learned one of the boys died after being flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He lived in Buffalo Township.
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