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Amherst, New York · AmherstAMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Target on Niagara Falls Boulevard will be closed "indefinitely" after its sprinkler system was activated throughout the store on Friday, causing a total of $25,000 in damage, Amherst police announced. According to police, Target's management reported to Amherst Fire Control that both the fire alarm system and sprinkler system were activated throughout the store. Crews responded and reported that there was no active fi…See the Story
Target on Niagara Falls Blvd. closed 'indefinitely' after sprinkler system causes $25K in damage
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Amherst, New York · AmherstTHE BASICS: THE PROM, a musical by Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar, directed by Doug Weyand, presented by MusicalFare, 9/4 – 10/6, Wed – Thu 7:00, Fri 7:30, Sat 3:30 and 7:30, Sun 2:00 at MusicalFare Theatre, c/o Daemen College, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226, 716-839-8540 musicalfare.com RUNTIME: 2 hours 45 minutes including one intermission THUMBNAIL SKETCH: Four incredibly self-absorbed, self-centered Broadway actors, lamenting their da…See the Story
MusicalFare’s THE PROM Shines with Stellar Cast and Big Heart in Intimate Setting - Buffalo Rising
Soccer · AmherstThe Lehigh field hockey team opens its season with two games this weekend including their home opener this Sunday against Wagner. Hear from head coach Kelsi Lykens, senior Jenny Canoni and fifth year Julia Gatelein as they preview the upcoming season.See the Story
2024 Season Preview: Field Hockey
Amherst, New York · AmherstAMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo's football team broke the hex of home openers past in its first game playing for new coach Pete Lembo. Asserting superiority over a formidable foe from a lower division, a task UB could not complete under previous coach Maurice Linguist, the Bulls began a hopeful new season with a 30-13 win against Lafayette before an announced crowd of 16,400 at UB Stadium on Thursday night. Shaun Dolac, the West Sen…See the Story
Redeemable opener for UB Bulls in coach Pete Lembo's debut
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Amherst, New York · AmherstBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Around 1/4 mile of Hopkins Road will be closed in the vicinity of the intersection at Millersport Highway, State Route 263, in Amherst Monday, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure begins at 7 a.m. and is expected to remain until around August 23, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to drive responsibly and follow the posted detour.
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Road closure in Amherst starts Monday
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Amherst, New York · AmherstAMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- People in Amherst are still on alert Tuesday after a black bear was spotted in neighborhoods off of Maple Road. The bear was caught on camera roaming around in streets and yards. “They normally don't come here," said neighbor Chris Jeffery. "Maybe they're coming here to get food — they have nowhere else to go or they just lose their path." Amherst police told WIVB News 4 the bear was first spotted around 11 a.m. Tuesday i…See the Story
DEC hopes Amherst bear moves on by Wednesday
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Amherst, New York · AmherstBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A black bear was spotted in the area of Sherbrooke Avenue in Amherst on Tuesday morning, according to Amherst police. Officers and Amherst Animal Control are on scene and monitoring the bear, according to police. WIVB News 4 first received reports of the bear just after 10:50 a.m. The bear has also reportedly been spotted in the area of Hopkins Road. Police warned that bears are usually docile but may be aggressive if cor…See the Story
Black bear spotted in multiple areas around Amherst
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Burger King · AmherstWarning: Some viewers may find this video disturbing. AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Burger King often says, “have it your way.” But what Tiffany Floyd was handed last Friday was far from what she wanted. With a newborn and 4-year-old in the car, Floyd stopped at Burger King on Millersport Highway in Erie County for lunch around noon. After leaving with her drive-thru order, she handed the bag to her young daughter. Floyd told WIVB News 4 in an exclusiv…See the Story
NY woman says 4-year-old was served bloody burger from Burger King
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