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Aug 20, 2026

Inside New York’s crackdown on license plate fraud with State Police

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The issue of license plate fraud has been a growing problem across New York State, leaving everyday drivers stuck with toll bills, speeding tickets, and violations tied to plates they turned in months or even years earlier. Now, Call 4 Action is getting exclusive access into how New York State Police [...]

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Aug 20, 2026

'Connection of art is universal': Meibohm Fine Arts celebrates 125 years

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Grace Meibohm is a third-generation art dealer. In 1901, her grandfather, a photographer during the Pan American Exposition, opened The Art Shop on Connecticut Street in Buffalo. In 1957, Meibohm's parents moved the business to Main Street in East Aurora and established Meibohm Fine Arts, along with The Art Shop's [...]

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Aug 20, 2026

Salvatore's hopes to reopen Friday after fire damaged dining room

LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Salvatore's beloved restaurant and hotel should be back open Friday, according to the owner, who is working with staff to pick up the pieces after a fire damaged their dining room this week, bringing operations to a halt. The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the boiler and made its way [...]

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Aug 20, 2026

Three families miss Hochul's call as frustration grows over radiation crisis

The missed opportunity for three families to speak directly with Gov. Kathy Hochul resulted in frustration. But they may get another chance.

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Aug 20, 2026

Hundreds suffered ill health from massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire, new survey finds

A report detailing symptoms Boyle Heights residents around a burned-down warehouse confirms community members' experiences, advocates say.

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Aug 20, 2026

Lawsuit against BPS board member moving forward after independent investigation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The lawyer representing the complainants in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Buffalo Public Schools board member Lewis 'Muki' Hawkins said the lawsuit will move forward despite the board announcing that their independent investigation could not substantiate the claims. The investigation, conducted by Hodgson Russ LLP, found "no substantiated evidence of a [...]

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Aug 20, 2026

Riverside man fostered dozens of children over decades. Now he's accused of child sex abuse

A Riverside man has been arrested after he was accused of sexually abusing children over two decades ago.

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Aug 20, 2026

Trump admin moves to allow logging and construction in national forests

The USDA, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, filed the proposed rule and corresponding draft environmental impact statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday.

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Aug 20, 2026

WATCH: Steve Way talks new hit series 'Furious'

The actor and comedian discusses his role in the critically acclaimed crime thriller, currently No. 1 on Hulu.

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Aug 20, 2026

China wrongfully detaining US citizen, State Department declares

The State Department said Thursday that an American citizen who traveled to China has been illegally detained by their government.

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Aug 20, 2026

FBI seizes former Rep. Swallwell's phone, devices in criminal probe, sources say

The FBI seized former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices as part of an ongoing criminal probe, according to sources familiar with the situation.

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Aug 20, 2026

WATCH: 'The Shards' sparks '80s fashion revival

Lori Bergamotto shares how to embrace '80s fashion trends making a comeback thanks to the hit series "The Shards."