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SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in
On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.
2 adults, 3 children dead in New Jersey house fire
A rapid moving house fire claimed the lives of five people Friday night in Paterson, New Jersey, according to fire officials.
Dodgers force World Series to deciding Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1 as Yamamoto wins again
TORONTO (AP) — A two-run lead was starting to slip away from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning — along with their chance to force the World Series to Game 7. And then Kiké Hernández turned what might have been a tying, two-run single by Andrés Giménez into the first game-ending left field-to-second [...]
Local businesses help amid pause on SNAP benefits
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the uncertainty over SNAP benefits, some local businesses are stepping up to help families in need. WIVB News 4 heard from small and large businesses that are changing their business format to help people impacted by the situation involving SNAP benefits. El Punto Boricua, which has locations in Kenmore and [...]
Depew police file order application after social media threat
DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Depew schools on Thursday told families they were aware a student associated with one of their schools made a social media post containing a general threat of violence. Law enforcement said the threat is not credible. "Any type of threat, even one that does not specifically name the district or its [...]
'Violation of the oath': Deputy arrested in case of Orange County hospital assault
An Orange County sheriff's deputy was arrested after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted in an Orange County hospital.
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Feds say TikToker shot by ICE had previously escaped. A video casts doubt
A video casts doubt on government claims that Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot and wounded by an ICE agent last week, "previously escaped from custody." A judge ordered him released on bond Friday.
Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won't get immediate relief
Two federal judges told the U.S. Department of Agriculture it must begin using contingency funds to provide food assistance, but gave the agency until Monday to decide exactly how to do so.
WATCH: JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after losing altitude
A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, leaving several passengers injured, according to the airline.
Teens admit to hate crime after attack on Black man posted on social media
Two of the five youths who allegedly assaulted a Black teenager in a Simi Valley parking lot over the summer admitted to felony assault and hate crimes, according to authorities.
Buffalo man charged with grand larceny after stealing $136k from 2 companies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was indicted Thursday for allegedly stealing around $136,000 from two companies in a utility fraud scheme, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. It is alleged that 29-year-old Umar Graham operated the company "Buffalo CPN" and used it to defraud multiple people between February 2024 and Aug. [...]
What to know about the Senate filibuster as Trump calls on GOP to eliminate it
Senate Republicans are resisting his demand to end the long-standing filibuster rule in order to end the government shutdown.
