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Have you made plans for the summer? There is an exciting circus that will be coming to Western New York for the very first time in July of this year. The summer goes too fast in New York State. It seems just as we are settling in to the fun and excitement, boom, fall starts to arrive. But this year, with the weather as good as it has been, we are trying to enjoy every possible second and pack as many events in as humanly possible.

A New York state trooper — a Marine Corps combat veteran who was twice named “Trooper of the Year” — has been indicted for the deadly shooting of a driver in Buffalo following a 100-mph chase. Anthony Nigro IV, who has served with the State Police for nearly 16 years, was arraigned in Erie County Supreme Court on Monday on two counts of first- and second-degree manslaughter. Nigro pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from the Feb. 12, 2022, killing of 38-year-old James Huber, from Pennsylvania, according to a statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James. The charges against Nigro were...

DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Depew teenager and his family are picking up the pieces after a Vehicle fire destroyed much of his lawn care business. Caden Beyer thought high school graduation would be the biggest thing on his mind, but now he’s worried about keeping his business alive.

A New York State Police trooper has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a deadly 2022 shooting. The Attorney General’s office says Anthony Nigro IV fatally shot James Huber in downtown Buffalo.

Alexus Tanielle Nelson is being held on a $100,000 bond and is due back in court on June 6.

ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A funeral home in Attica suffered damage in a fire on Monday, fire officials told News 4. The fire broke out at Marley Funeral Home at 135 Main Street in Attica. Officials say the fire was mostly contained to the attic. There was minimal damage to the display room. There was […]

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Great news for Western New York live-music lovers: Batavia Rockin’ The Downs summer concert series is back for another year!. Rockin’ The Downs is an annual lineup of concerts,...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says brush fires can occur naturally but are also caused by human activities.

The Knox Youth Choir, shown here during its last concert, will be performing at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia on June 14. The Knox Youth Choir, one of eight choirs of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio, will be taking an eight-day concert tour of the Northeast, including a pit stop at Batavia First Presbyterian Church.

Jason Clark The former principal of a local parochial school entered a guilty plea to one count of course of sexual conduct with a child in the second degree in Genesee County Court on Monday.

At 11 am on Sunday morning, pews at St. Marks Lutheran church are full of Presbyterians. Two denominations working together to keep faith alive in WNY.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Family and friends of a 10-year-old boy from Lockport battling cancer are making bracelets to help in the fight. On Monday’s Sweet Buffalo Monday, News 4 at 7 was joined by Kenny Miner from Lockport, his sister Harlee, mom Barbara, Kenny’s friend Madelyn, along with Kim LaRussa of Sweet Buffalo. You […]

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The man accused of dragging a Town of Tonawanda Police Officer during a traffic stop appeared in court Monday. Dareious Akbar,19, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and criminal possession of stolen property in connection with hitting a Town of Tonawanda police officer, according to the Town of Tonawanda.

Tickets for events at The Buffalo News Grandstand during the Erie County Fair will go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, June 9, online at www.ECFair.org. All tickets for grandstand events will include admission to the Erie County Fair on the day of the show. “This year’s lineup is full...

Article and Photos submitted by the Office of Congressman Brian Higgins. Congressman Brian Higgins recently honored seven Western New York veterans during a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. Combined, the veterans – Frank Ivancic; the Obe family – Michael, Stanley and Steven; Gwen Hawkins-Rutledge; Thomas Schroeder- and Raymond Vargo – earned more than 30 military medals and ribbons for service to this nation.

Father Ivan Trujillo celebrated his final mass as a Catholic priest on Sunday at Resurrection Parish.Photos by Steve Ognibene. After 36 years as a priest in Batavia, Father Ivan Trujillo performed his last mass as an active priest at Resurrection Parish on Sunday.Father Ivan arrived in Batavia in 1986 at St. Mary's and became parish priest when St. Mary's and St. Joe's merged in 2008.Over his nearly four decades of service to the community, Father Ivan has led a migrant ministry, a prison ministry, and served at the VA Hospital.

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TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Town of Tonawanda police officer who was badly injured while being dragged by an alleged stolen vehicle on May 29 has been released from the hospital, sources told News 4 on Monday. Around 8 p.m. that evening, David Piatek, a two-year veteran of Tonawanda PD, was making a traffic stop […]

At least one Buffalo Sports team can win championships. Saturday night the Buffalo Bandits delivered on a moment 13 years in the making. Winning the franchise’s fifth National Lacrosse League championship in a 13-4 win over the Colorado Mammoth in a home game. Goaltender Matt Vinc recorded 46 saves on 50 shots. His four goals allowed has now set a NLL record for fewest goals against in the finals. Also Josh Byrne scored 4 goals after coming out of injured reserve. This win brings hope into Western NY that the Bills and Sabres might be next.

Summertime may not be officially here but when the calendar says June, that's pretty much when summer starts in most people's minds. This is the time of the year that people crave going outside and hanging out with family and friends. It's even easier when you have a home that's tailor-built to have fun outdoors.