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Impact of Erie County biometric law still unclear for some businesses
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's been almost two weeks since Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed the biometric transparency and privacy act into law, officially making Erie County the first county in New York State to have a law against private businesses collecting, storing, and selling biometrics. According to Anna Mercado Clark, a partner at [...]
Bills’ Greg Rousseau charity softball game was a hit at ESL Ballpark
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sunday at ESL Ballpark, it may have seemed like opposite day, but yes, those really were Buffalo Bills players at the plate. Hundreds showed up as the Rochester Red Wings hosted the Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game, with proceeds benefiting the Rousseau Family Foundation. Gates opened at 10:30 a.m. for pregame [...]
Nithya Raman surges past Spencer Pratt in L.A. mayor's race, closing in on runoff with Karen Bass
Nithya Raman pulled ahead of Spencer Pratt in the race to get into the Nov. 3 mayoral runoff on Sunday, five days after the vote counting began.
Authorities draw down massive search for missing Tahoe hiker presumed dead
Authorities have scaled back the massive search for missing Lake Tahoe hiker Jason Coughran, 60, who is now presumed dead after a severe storm.
Dozens join in air rescue attempt in Hollywood Hills, but hiker dies
A middle-aged hiker whom first responders attempted to rescue by air died in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Sen. Warner: Platner allegations are 'disturbing,' but decision up to voters in Maine
Sen. Mark Warner said Sunday that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are "disturbing" if true.
Jun 6, 2026
WATCH: KAT's touching tribute to his late mother
Jun 6, 2026
WATCH: Pope Leo's historic visit to Spain
A year after L.A. worksite immigration raid at fashion company, former workers still struggling
Last year, ICE arrested dozens of workers at Ambiance Apparel, a company in the Fashion District. Some have since been deported, others are out on bond and unable to work as their immigration cases remain pending.
At 100, Route 66 still beckons as a cross-country caravan takes off from Santa Monica
A 70-car caravan embarked on a journey from Santa Monica to Chicago to celebrate the centennial of the famed 2,448-mile Route 66.
Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, dies at 79
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – One of the first players to ever don a Buffalo Sabres jersey has died at age 79, the team announced Saturday. Gerry Meehan was a player on the inaugural Sabres team in 1970 and served as captain for the following three seasons. Meehan recorded the first assist in team history and [...]
Judge pauses USDA plan to tie SNAP benefits to Trump's gender, immigration ideology
Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March, alleging that the Trump administration is attempting to place unlawful conditions on $74 billion in federal food assistance.
In Koreatown, Radio Korea's move to Orange County feels bigger than a change of address
Some longtime listeners and former employees see Radio Korea as inseparable from Koreatown.
Along 4 The Hike: Audubon Community Nature Center
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — This week’s hike is at the Audubon Community Nature Center in Chautauqua County. ACNC is a 570 acre wetland preserve south of Jamestown near the Pennsylvania border. There are numerous environments to explore here, from open marshes to shaded forests. One of the highlights is a large multi-tier viewing tower, which [...]
Jun 8, 2026
Canalside launches new Sunday Social program
Jun 8, 2026