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Sabres Re-Sign D Byram to 2-Year Deal
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Sabres Re-Sign D Byram to 2-Year Deal

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract extension on Monday night, the team announced. The deal is worth an average of $6.25 million per season, the team said. Byram was acquired by the Sabres from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024 in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt. He posted career highs in several categories for the Sabres last season -- including points (38), assists (31), shot blocks…See the Story
A Designer Dressed Chappell Roan with Seaweed. But Don't Expect to Find the Approach in Stores
Manitoba · Manitoba

A Designer Dressed Chappell Roan with Seaweed. But Don't Expect to Find the Approach in Stores

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At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed. The peppermint-scented mixture glitters as she carefully pours it into silicone molds of hearts and leaves.When the material hardens, Zimbalist will stitch it into unique, made-to-order dresses that she sells on her website. She hopes her designs, which have been worn by celebrities i…See the Story
Deceased Passenger Identified Following Crash in Lockport
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Deceased Passenger Identified Following Crash in Lockport

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who was killed in a crash in Lockport Wednesday night has been identified by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Thomas Summers, 52 and of Newfane, is accused of being under the influence of drugs when he crashed his 2011 Chevrolet Silverado into a utility pole around 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at 5151 Lockport Junction Road. His passenger, 47-year-old Rodolfo Espinoza III of Newfane, was pronounced dead at the scene after…See the Story

Former Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Admits to Stealing Nearly $450K

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former treasurer for the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company in Tonawanda admitted to stealing nearly $450,000 from the organization over a period of six years, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. James Hoffman, 41, of Depew, stole a total of $446,118.42. He did so by making cash withdrawals from the fire company's bank accounts and not depositing money from fundraiser proceeds between January 201…New York State · New YorkSee the Story

Road Closures to Know Ahead of SkyRide

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gobike's annual SkyRide is this weekend, encouraging participants to strap on their helmets and take to the sky. The Skyway, that is. The event will also include I-190 for the first time. Roads will be closed from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. and 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Sunday. See the closures from the New York State Department of Transportation below. the interstate 190 northbound on-ramps at Church Street and Oak Street (6 a.…Scotland, United Kingdom · ScotlandSee the Story

'Abysmal' conditions at Dipson Theatres in McKinley Mall force owners to close

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HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A years-long dispute over a faulty HVAC system and unpaid rent has left the owners of Dipson Theatres in the McKinley Mall no choice but to close its doors. An attorney for Dipson Theatres, also known as McKinley Mall Cinema Corp, said the lack of a properly working HVAC system created untenable working conditions for employees. "The theater’s employees have essentially gone on strike, citing the abysmal working condition…Hamburg, New York · HamburgRead Article

Amherst Police Release Body Camera Footage in Officer-Involved Shooting

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Police have shared body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred last weekend, showing a man jumping down from a house and stabbing an officer. A reported domestic disturbance led to the shooting on the 4800 block of Bailey Avenue. When police arrived to the home on Saturday evening, body cam footage shows them meeting with a woman who said the man -- later identified as 26-year-old Rayquell …Police ShootingSee the Story

Clarence man charged with online enticement of a minor

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Clarence man was arrested and charged with online enticement of a minor after he allegedly attempted to meet with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl for sex, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. On Jan. 9, a law enforcement officer created a Facebook profile for a fictional 12-year-old named "Alexis Jones." "Jones" and 33-year-old Daniel Gregory allegedly connected on the platform and spoke via Facebook Me…Clarence, New York · ClarenceRead Article

Buffalo Woman Sentenced to 3 Months in Jail for Hitting and Killing Pedestrian

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail followed by five years of probation after she fatally hit a woman last November, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said 23-year-old Niyonna Cunningham was under the influence of alcohol when she hit and killed 62-year-old Madonna Bishop. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2024 near the intersection of Boehm Place and Bailey Ave…Buffalo, New York · BuffaloSee the Story

Man sentenced for 2024 rape in Wyoming County

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man formerly from the Town of Covington was sentenced on Thursday after he raped a woman in May 2024, the Wyoming County District Attorney's Office announced. Justin Tilton, 39, forcibly raped a 22-year-old woman on or about May 13, 2024 in Covington in Wyoming County, officials said. He was found guilty of first-degree rape in May of this year. "I am extremely proud of the victim's bravery and strength throughout the d…New York State · New YorkSee the Story

BPS Holds Annual Event Celebrating Summer Meals Program

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- During the school year, the Buffalo Public School District serves 29,000 meals to students every day -- and that need doesn't just go away when school's out. "If anybody's hungry, there's really no reason why they can't come down to any location and get a free meal," said Ruth Conner, the director of food service for the Buffalo Public School District. The district has a program that provides around 9,600 free meals every…See the Story

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