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West Seneca Man Arraigned Following Fatal Hit-and-Run in North Buffalo

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West Seneca Man Arraigned Following Fatal Hit-and-Run in North Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was arraigned on an indictment Tuesday morning after he fatally struck a pedestrian on Elmwood Avenue and left the scene last fall, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. On Sept. 25, Samuel Baer was driving south on Elmwood when he struck Joseph Domnissey, officials said. Domnissey, 59, fell onto the road around 11 p.m. while crossing the street between Hertel and Hinman Avenues near t…See the Story

Deadline Pushed Back for some Settlement Payments as Parishes Sue Diocese

Catholic Church · Buffalo

Deadline Pushed Back for some Settlement Payments as Parishes Sue Diocese

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five parishes pushing back on payments to the Buffalo diocese will not have to hand over the money until at least next month. Members of five local churches, Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda, Our Lady of Peace in Clarence, St. Bernadette in Orchard Park, St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Cheektowaga and St. John XXIII in West Seneca are suing the diocese. They're asking the court to stop a combined $80 million in parish funds from go…See the Story

3 Facing Charges in Connection with Threats Made to SPCA

Buffalo, New York · Buffalo

3 Facing Charges in Connection with Threats Made to SPCA

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people are facing charges in connections with alleged threats made to the Erie County SPCA in West Seneca, police said. Savio Serrano, 27, of Buffalo, is accused of calling the SPCA on Tuesday morning and threatening to kill staff and "shoot up" the Harlem Road facility. While officers were at the SPCA gathering witness statements, Serrano allegedly showed up with two "associates." Serrano is accused of fleeing on fo…See the Story

Buffalo History Museum Postpones Event Due to Alleged Threats Against Speaker

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The museum says Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis and his family have faced several credible death threats following his recent cartoon.Letitia James · Buffalo See the Story

NH's Kesselring Expecting Bigger Role, Vying for Trust with Buffalo Sabres

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MICHAEL KESSELRING is out to gain trust.Sabres · Buffalo See the Story

Hochul: Aide's resignation after harassment claims proves changes in Albany

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Small was the focus of a separate misconduct probe last year.Kathy Hochul · Buffalo Read Article

Dealin With Dewey takes Open Trot at Buffalo Raceway – U.S. Trotting News

When Dealin With Dewey is allowed to set the tempo, it's not good news for the rest of the field. That was the case in Buffalo Raceway's $16,000 Open Trot on Friday afternoon (July 11) as Dealin With Dewey ($9.50) got to the lead and never looked back in topping Crazy Ritz by a length in 1:56.2 over the fast track.Buffalo, New York · Buffalo Read Article

The dangers of giant hogweed explained

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Giant hogweed, a plant that can be dangerous to humans, has been spotted in Erie County. The plant has been confirmed at Seneca Bluffs, Como Lake Park, 18 Mile Creek Park and Hunter's Creek Park, an Erie County supervising park ranger says. Residents are advised to avoid the plant as it contains sap that can cause severe burns. Sap on the skin combines with sun exposure and moisture to potentially cause a severe burn in a…Buffalo, New York · Buffalo Read Article

Assembly majority discusses special session in briefing, but nothing scheduled

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As of now, state Assembly Democrats aren’t planning on a special session.Buffalo, New York · Buffalo Read Article

Part of Union Rd. closed through the weekend as major water main break disrupts commutes in Cheektowaga

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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A major water main break in Cheektowaga is disrupting commutes of many motorists and some nearby businesses were forced to close. The Erie County Water Authority reported a significant break to a 20-inch water main on Union Road in Cheektowaga Thursday evening. Since then crews have worked to isolate the break and repair the road. As of Friday afternoon, Union Road remains closed from George Urban Boulevard to Genesee…Cheektowaga · Cheektowaga Read Article

Officials provide a progress report on the construction of Costco in Amherst

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The store was first announced three years ago, and town leaders provided a progress report to 7 News this week.Amherst, New York · Amherst Read Article

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