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‘It looks like the dumps’: Angola squatter’s possessions raise questions over downtown clean up
ANGOLA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A pile of trash has sat just off Main Street in Angola for months. Local businesses say it’s driving away customers, but the building owner’s hands are tied, because everything belongs to a squatter. Just off Main Street in Angola is one of...
'No obligation to store a tenant’s trash': What protections does Angola landlord battling a squatter have?
ANGOLA, N.Y. — A landlord in Angola has been arguing with a squatter about his ‘possessions’ appearing to be a pile of trash that is disrupting local business. A local lawyer shared input on that landlord’s rights. For four months, Phil Vankoughnet had to see a...
N.Y. Lottery: Player claims $1M in scratch-off game; 3 prizes remain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize on a scratch-off game. Dawn Flierl of Lake View, New York, has claimed the prize on the Xtreme Winnings scratch-off game, which was purchased at NEHA Enterprises, located at 4878 Lakeshore Rd. in Hamburg.
Loved ones react to 19 year-old’s guilty plea in Amherst crash that killed 3 teens
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – A 19-year-old from Colden could face a shorter sentence after admitting to causing a deadly crash in Amherst last year that killed three of her friends. Jayla Mueller pleaded guilty to manslaughter and reckless driving that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Isabella French, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon and 20-year-old Dakota Eldridge. “She […]
Webb Resort/New Ownership
Webb’s Resort, an iconic year-round resort in the heart of Chautauqua, recently came under new ownership. Partners and long-time friends Jay Patel and Vishal (of no relation) are excited to announce their acquisition of Webb’s, and are looking forward to updating this historic hotel, while still maintaining it’s classic charm.
Teacher layoffs on track, Maryvale waiting for migrant money
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Teacher layoffs remain on track, following the passage of the state budget over the weekend — and layoffs in Buffalo Public Schools have not been ruled out. Some districts we’re hearing from are getting slightly more funding than what they got last year. But, even that won’t prevent job cuts from […]
'We're helping people': The 'Happy Hookers' in Hamburg are working to make a difference
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — A group of women in Hamburg are working to help others who are less fortunate. While their name is raising some eyebrows, everyone agrees it's an important mission. "My name is Joan and I've been with the Happy Hookers for about 7 years," explains one...
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