4 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Holland - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four people were hospitalized, including one who is in critical condition, following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday on Route 16 in the Town of Holland, an Erie County Sheriff's Office official told WIVB News 4.The crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. between Dutchtown Road and S. Protection Road, with three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, involved and another two struck by debris, according to the ECSO.
One of the crash victims has been released, while the other three r

North Tonawanda residents ask state leaders to end crypto-mining operation

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents of North Tonawanda are calling on the New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation (DEC) to do something about the Digihost crypto-mining plant.On June 20, neighbors and advocates gathered for a press conference urging the DEC to deny the operation's air permit renewal application and the two-year moratorium on crypto mining.
Digihost purchased the power plant on Erie Avenue from Fortistar and began using powerful computers to mine for crypto

Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports helps people with disabilities Ride for Roswell

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Tyler Ball was around 7 years old, he received his first handcycle. For Ball, who has spina bifida, the handcycle gave him a chance to get out of his wheelchair and ride around with his friends around town."Being on a bike really allowed me to be just like all of my other friends, and go on bike rides, and go on trails through the park," Ball said. "This is truly just a recreational thing that you can pick up and learn in a couple hours, and then you can translate it

The 'hottest' hike in WNY: How the eternal flame exists and the world record it broke

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Parks is celebrating its centennial this year and next. Back in 1925, a board of commissioners was formed, laying the groundwork to establish the first two Erie County Parks: Emery and Chestnut Ridge. The latter is known as the 'crown jewel' of the parks system, and has one of the hottest hikes in WNY: Eternal Flame Falls.Fire and water are generally unharmonious, but secluded in the woods at Chestnut Ridge Park, the two thrive together and attract thousands o

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Bandits MVP Josh Byrne to throw first pitch at Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark on June 27

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bandits star Josh Byrne will throw the ceremonial first pitch Thursday to celebrate Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark.Byrne, the National Lacrosse League MVP who also claimed Finals MVP for the back-to-back champion Bandits, will be joined by teammates Chase Fraser, Ian MacKay, Tehoka Nantico*ke, Brandon Robinson, Dalton Sulver and goaltender Matt Vinc for an autograph session starting at 5 p.m. in the Sahlen Field concourse. Fans will also have the opportunity to pose with t

Man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault in Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man with no permanent residence was sentenced in Niagara County Court on Friday to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while threatening her with a knife, according to the Niagara County District Attorney's Office.
Duvan Berrio-Hernandez previously admitted to sexually assaulting a woman in Niagara Falls on Nov. 5, 2023.
"What happened to this young woman was quite simply the realization of her worst nightmare," Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. S

Audit: Business in Buffalo City Hall owes over $100K in unpaid rent

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A local business owes tens of thousands of dollars in late rent payments to the City of Buffalo while using space in Buffalo City Hall, according to an audit.This audit was done by the City Comptroller's Office. It says the operator of the cafeteria in Buffalo City Hall owes the city more than $100,000 in late rent payments.Sue's NY Deli serves many city workers breakfast and lunch in the basem*nt of City Hall.According to the audit, the city is supposed to receive $2,150

Buffalo woman admits to striking 3 bicyclists with car, killing 1

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty Friday morning in connection with a 2022 incident that left two people seriously injured and one person dead, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Officials said Carmen Martin, 35, was driving on South Park Avenue when she hit a bicyclist near the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino around 8:50 p.m. June 17. The 32-year-old victim was taken to ECMC for broken bones and an injury to her head.
Martin continued driving on South Park

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Moving on: Niagara baseball coach Rob McCoy, Daemen volleyball's Don Gleason

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pair of coaches have parlayed winning seasons locally into new jobs out of state.Rob McCoy resigned his position as Niagara University baseball coach to take over at William and Mary College after leading the Purple Eagles to their first NCAA tournament appearance, while Hamburg native Don Gleason is leaving the Daemen University men's volleyball program he started six seasons go to coach at Purdue University Fort Wayne.While Daemen will conduct a national search for it

Buffalo woman charged with fatally striking victim with car following altercation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was arraigned Friday after she allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian with a car following an altercation in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said 21-year-old Iyanna R. Scott allegedly drove two male passengers in a Hyundai Elantra to a Walden Avenue car wash on the evening of May 19. While outside the car wash, Scott and one of the passengers allegedly got into an altercation, causing the two men to walk away.Scott allege

15-year-old found deceased after drowning in Genesee River

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male was found deceased Friday after he drowned while swimming in the Genesee River near the Town of Caneadea, New York State Police (NYSP) announced.Troopers responded around 8 p.m. Thursday to the Genesee River near State Route 19 and Oramel Hill Road, where an investigation determined two youths were swimming in the Genesee River when one of them was swept away by the current and did not resurface, according to NYSP.Search and rescue efforts began and the

15-year-old found dead after drowning in Genesee River

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male was found deceased Friday after he drowned while swimming in the Genesee River near the Town of Caneadea, New York State Police announced.Troopers responded around 8 p.m. Thursday to the Genesee River near State Route 19 and Oramel Hill Road, where an investigation determined two youths were swimming in the Genesee River when one of them was swept away by the current and did not resurface, according to NYSP.Search and rescue efforts began and the teen w

BPD: Teen arrested after stolen vehicle crashes into 2 police cars

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Chautauqua County teen was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly crashed into two Buffalo police vehicles while fleeing in a stolen vehicle, the Buffalo Police Department announced.Police attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle around 7:45 p.m. on Donovan Drive, and as officers approached, it allegedly reversed into a police vehicle and then drove forward into another before fleeing the scene, according to BPD. The incident caused one officer to jump out of the veh

Western New York receives over $8.8 million to help combat youth vaping epidemic

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York received over $8.8 million to help combat the youth vaping epidemic, New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office announced Friday. The funds come from a historic $462 million settlement with JUUL for its role in the dangerous rise of underage e-cigarette use.
The $8.8 million, which will go to WNY counties, BOCES and the Buffalo City School District, will be used for "evidence-based measures to combat underage vaping and e-cigarette addiction." The fu

Buffalo to start using stop arm tech to catch reckless drivers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you blow past a stopped school bus in Buffalo, there's a good chance you'll be slapped with a $250 fine.
The city has partnered with the company BusPatrol to discourage and catch reckless drivers, using artificial intelligence to help keep kids safe and hold dangerous drivers accountable. Starting next month, First Student school buses used by Buffalo Public Schools will have cameras attached to their stop arms.When the arm comes out and the lights start flashing, eigh

Buffalo woman accused of fatally shooting victim arrested in Rochester

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman accused of fatally shooting a victim earlier this month on the city's East Side was arrested Friday in Rochester, the Buffalo Police Department announced.Shana Rowe, 39, allegedly shot Shawneequa Pearson, 43, during an altercation on June 12 near the 100 block of Liddell Street, according to police. Pearson was found suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive when police arrived at the scene, and was later declared deceased at ECMC.Police said Rowe wa

Top prize-winning Take 5 ticket sold at Maple Road Tops

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold at a Tops store in Erie County this week.The ticket for June 19th's mid-day drawing, which is worth $9,135, was purchased at the Tops on Maple Road near Transit. Another ticket with the same value was sold in the Bronx that day.The winning numbers were 5-11-22-23-30.Take 5 drawings take place twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes may be claimed within a year of the drawing.Latest Local NewsTop prize-winning Take 5 ticke

Books bring big benefits: AAUW awards scholarships to local students

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several college students in Western New York are reaping the benefits of reading a good book – or better yet – tens of thousands of books.Proceeds from the giant American Association of University Women (AAUW) book sale featuring 200,000 books earlier this month, were distributed Thursday evening in the form of scholarships. The scholarships were given to half a dozen local students during a celebration dinner at Sean Patrick's Restaurant in Getzville.Amo

Buffalo Preservation Board continues to support stabilizing buildings in Cobblestone District

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - There is still tension between Buffalo officials and the current property owner following the Tuesday night fire that ripped through several buildings in the Cobblestone district.
The big question now is, what's next for the charred buildings?
The Buffalo Preservation Board held a meeting on Thursday. Although the fire was not on the meeting's agenda, board members did speak out about what can be expected for the future of these historic structures.Gwen Howard, chair of th

Boat on fire near dock area at Outer Harbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boat caught fire at a dock area at the Outer Harbor on Thursday night, according to city officials.As of just after 7 p.m., firefighters are still working to put the fire out. The call came in just before 6:45 p.m.No injuries have been reported. News 4 WIVB has a photographer heading to the scene.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local NewsBoat on fire near dock area at Outer HarborGolfers are putting with a purpose: 100 holes of golf retu

Boat catches fire near dock area at Outer Harbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boat caught fire at a dock area at the Outer Harbor on Thursday night, according to city officials.As of just after 7 p.m., firefighters were still working to put the fire out. The call came in just before 6:45 p.m.No injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.Latest Local NewsBoat catches fire near dock area at Outer HarborGolfers are putting with a purpose: 100 holes of golf return to Wanakah Country ClubErie County officia

Golfers are putting with a purpose: 100 holes of golf return to Wanakah Country Club

WANAKAH, NY (WIVB) -- On the first day of Summer, Golfers at Wanakah Country club are getting in the swing and putting with a purpose. They're playing and walking 100 holes of golf on Thursday, all to help raise funds for Roswell Park's Courage of Carly fund and Live Like Luca.This is the ninth year of the annual fundraiser that Simon Bennett started. Over the years, they've raised around $750,000 and they're hoping to surpass a million dollars soon."I wanted an excuse to play golf all day reall

Erie County officials vote ‘yes’ to officials pay raises

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Top elected officials in Erie County government will see a big boost in pay in the next several years. On Thursday the Erie County Legislature voted 'yes' on a proposed pay increase for county officials.A decision that caused heated comments from both sides. Majority Caucus leader Timothy Meyers says, “this is just to keep the formula the way it is.” Minority Caucus leader John Mills added, “It was not a good day for the tax payers of Erie County to

Schiller Park splash pad out of operation for much of heat wave

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - With the high temperatures Western New York has been getting this week, one community in Buffalo has had fewer options to cool down.That's because a city splash pad had been broken for much of the heat wave resulting in residents calling for action.The splash pad in Schiller Park had been broken this week, but finally came on Thursday morning.Jameel Williams contacted News 4 very upset that the splash pad at Schiller Park was not operational the last few days at the height

Cheektowaga man admits to attempted assault, robbery in alleged gunfight

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to attempted robbery and attempted assault in connection to a 2023 incident wherein multiple guns were fired, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Just before 4 p.m. on May 1, 30-year-old Jaquail Yamani wore a face mask to enter a pawn shop in Cheektowaga and pawn a laptop and a Bluetooth speaker, officials said. Two other individuals wearing face masks entered the store while the victim was looking at

Father and son arrested in connection to South Buffalo shooting, charged with attempted murder

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A father and son have been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a South Buffalo shooting that occurred this past weekend, the Buffalo Police Department announced Thursday.
Around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, South district officers responded to a shots fired call at South Park and W. Woodside avenues. Buffalo police said the victim, a 31-year-old Buffalo man, had already been taken to Mercy Hospital by private vehicle by the time officers arrived

4 check: Sabres 'wide open' to draft deal, potential Jeff Skinner buyout

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Since the dawn of their historic playoff drought the Sabres have selected 18 players in the first round of the NHL Draft, most often near the top of the order. Now reunited with coach Lindy Ruff in the quest for a postseason return, the franchise has reached a new phase in its roster rebuild.The increasing likelihood of trading the 11th pick in this year's draft for veteran help was among the takeaways from Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams' pre-draft media availabi

Lockport to hold first pride celebration in city's history

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport has announced their first ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration to be held Saturday, June 22.
The festival will run from 1-5 p.m. at the Kenan Center and will feature over 50 vendors, food trucks, performances, and family-friendly activities.A drag performance will be held right after from 6-7 p.m. at the Kenan's Taylor Theater.
The festival is free to attend. Additionally, a free drop/hop-on service will be provided by Discover Niagara Shuttle. Tickets for the drag perf

A peaco*ck named Kevin becomes "Barker's wild pet"

(Video: Barker resident Jon Goodwin's first sighting of the peaco*ck on May 4)BARKER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- We've seen the Amherst Bear, the Williamsville Turkey, and now, the Barker Peaco*ck?For roughly a month or more, a brightly-colored bird has been seen roaming the Village of Barker in Niagara County. Residents call him "Kevin.""It's like Barker's wild pet," Village Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Laurel Cantella told News 4.According to Cantella, the rumor going around the village is that the bird escaped f

Jury finds Amherst woman guilty in murder of newborn son

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A jury found an Amherst woman guilty of murdering her newborn child Tuesday afternoon, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.Mistrial declared in case of Tonawanda woman accused of killing newborn sonOn October 5, 2020, now-32-year-old Andee Wright was alone when she gave birth in a bathroom in her previous residence on Eggert Road in Tonawanda. Officials said she did not call 911 for assistance for herself or the baby.
The newborn was found by paramedic