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Restaurant holds fundraiser for chef detained by ICE
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members gathered at Allentown’s Casa Azul on Sunday in support of chef Keiber Alexander Esposito-Martinez, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month. “Buffalo is built on immigrants and their hard work, and everything they bring to this community. But Alex in particular, he was hired three [...]
Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64
Mexican authorities say at least 10 people died and another 64 were injured when pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron saint festival in a town in the State of Mexico
11-year-old dies after go-kart rollover accident in the Town of Darien
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One child has died following a go-kart rollover accident in the Town of Darien, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. On Sunday, around 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a go-kart rollover into a pond involving two juveniles. One child, an eight-year-old female, was treated by medical personnel and [...]
Cyclist dies following hit-and-run on Ontario Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A cyclist died Friday after sustaining critical injuries in a hit-and-run incident on Ontario Street the previous day, Buffalo Police said. Authorities responded to a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Thursday near 51 Ontario Street. The vehicle fled the scene heading eastbound on Ontario. The [...]
Kidney Foundation of WNY hosts annual Walk for Kidney Health
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kidney Foundation of WNY hosted their annual Walk and 5k for Kidney Health at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on Sunday, an event designed to raise awareness and recognize people affected by or lost to kidney disease. In addition to the walk, the event featured music, games, access to community health resources, [...]
WATCH: Two towns, scarred by fire, unite on the football field
The Lahaina Lunas and the Paradise Bobcats met for the first time to play in what they called the Unity Bowl.
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America 250 celebration kicks off at Buffalo Naval Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With reenactors, cultural performances, fireworks, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, Erie County kicked off a celebration of America's 250th birthday on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. “There’s so many things that are not only important to our local story but to our [...]
Niagara County families protest handling of toxic waste
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara County residents gathered in Niagara Falls Saturday to voice their concerns about the mishandling of toxic waste on their properties. Resident group Save Our Backyards WNY said that the demonstration was organized to demand immediate action from state and federal officials in the form of full transparency, permanent relocation for [...]
LAPD busts massive street takeover in South Bay, impounding more than 100 cars
A Los Angeles police spokeswoman said she had limited information, but on-scene camera operators recorded a street full of cars and dozens of people sitting on curbs, awaiting citations.
Two injured in Northland Avenue and Grider Street shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on Northland Avenue and Grider Street Friday night, Buffalo Police said. Around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call at a mass gathering on Northland Avenue and Grider Street. Two adult male victims were identified, one suffering from a gunshot [...]
Sheriffs bust suspected catalytic converter theft ring across L.A. and Orange counties
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced this week that deputies arrested five men in connection with a catalytic converter theft ring. The recovered car parts are estimated to be worth $4.3 million.
Wrong-way driver killed after Thruway crash in LeRoy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Police are investigating a crash on the Thruway that left one dead and another seriously injured late Friday night. It happened just before 11pm in LeRoy. Troopers said a pickup truck was heading westbound in the eastbound lanes when it hit an SUV. A tractor trailer was also [...]
