7 people shot, 2 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Two women were killed and five other people were injured when gunfire erupted during a Sunday afternoon barbecue at a park in upstate New York, authorities said Monday.Hundreds of people were at Maplewood Park in Rochester at what had been a celebratory event when someone opened fire around 6:20 p.m., police said."At some point, rounds were fired from multiple weapons, striking the victims,” Police Chief David Smith said at a news conference.
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65-year-old killed in 2-vehicle crash in Cattaraugus County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Cattaraugus County, New York State Police said Tuesday.Investigation showed that a 2008 Dodge was traveling on State Route 417 in the Town of Portville when a 2014 Kia entered an intersection at Fischer Lane, causing the two vehicles to collide.
The driver of the Kia, 65-year-old Clemendina Gaylor of Portville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the Dodge were transported to Olean Gener

Pembroke PTA president accused of stealing more than $15K

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The president and treasurer of the Pembroke Central School District's parent-teacher association has been accused of stealing over $15,000 from the organization, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.Orchard Park resident Nicole Will, 43, is accused of stealing the money, which amounted to $15,585.07, from the bank account from January 2019 to April 2024. Authorities said that she had access to the PTA bank account due to her roles.She is charged with one

Amherst Police in apparent stand-off on North Bailey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst Police are on scene of what appears to be a stand-off at a home on North Bailey Avenue on Tuesday morning.Police are calling it "an ongoing scene" and are instructing drivers to avoid the area of North Bailey between Maple Road and Sheridan Drive.WIVB News 4 reached out to Amherst Police and was not given any additional details. A WIVB photographer is on scene.Latest Local NewsAmherst Police in apparent stand-off on North BaileyCDC border regulations for do

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CDC border regulations for dogs take effect this week

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dog owners on both sides of the northern border are speaking out just days before the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new border regulations for dogs take effect.“None of it made any sense. I felt at times like we were in the Twilight Zone,” said Deborah Williams, a resident of Colden who frequently travels to Canada with her Labrador retriever, Sam.Last Monday, the CDC announced a relaxing of the rules for dogs arriving from no or low-risk c

1 severely injured after rollover crash in Genesee County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was severely injured in a one-vehicle crash Monday in Genesee County, said Genesee County Sergeant Andrew Hale.The crash victim, while driving a Jeep, was heading northbound on Route 63 toward Medina coming out of the Town of Alabama when he “blew through” construction signs and went off the east shoulder of the roadway, Hale said.According to Hale, the vehicle rolled at least two times and the driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from th

20-year-old male killed in shooting on Broadway

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was killed in a shooting early Monday evening in Buffalo, Buffalo police officials announced.Officials said police responded just before 5:45 p.m. to the 1400 block of Broadway where a 20-year-old male was struck multiple times by gunfire after he exited a store.The man was declared deceased at the scene, authorities said.Police said the shooting appears targeted in nature.Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text Buffalo police

Kitten believed to be stolen from Hamburg animal rescue

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The HEART Animal Rescue and Adoption Team in Hamburg is pleading for the return of a 4-month-old kitten named Newton, who they said was stolen from the shelter.Newton, who was up for adoption, was last seen in the shelter's kitten room on Saturday morning. The workers said the chance of him escaping the room or building is very unlikely and have looked for him everywhere, still unable to find him."I mean it's devastating, especially for me. I've had him since he was 4 wee

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WNY woman says 4-year-old was served bloody burger from Burger King

Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbingAMHERST, 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 for lunch around noon.After leaving with her drive-thru order, she handed the bag to her young daughter.Buffalo connections to the Paris OlympicsFloyd told WIVB News 4 in an exclusive interview

Anchor Bar selling 60 cent wings for National Wing Day

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Whether you prefer spicy or sweet, drums or flats, the Anchor Bar in Amherst is saucing up 60 cent wings in honor of National Wing Day Monday.Today also marks the anniversary of the creation of the Buffalo staple."It's one of those things that you don't really think about all the time because it's such a big thing," said Mike Mulé, General Manager of the Anchor Bar. "It's all over the world, but it's kind of impressive to think that it happened in our own backyard.

Bills S Mike Edwards injures hamstring

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills safety Mike Edwards will miss at least the next week of training camp with a hamstring injury, coach Sean McDermott said Monday.Edwards, who was competing for a starting spot after signing a one-year contract with the Bills in March, got hurt during Sunday's practice at St. John Fisher University.
"It's a part of the game, on one hand," McDermott said. "The other part is, in order to get the scheme down the way you need to get it down, you need to be

7 people shot, 1 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — One person is dead and at least six others were injured following a mass shooting Sunday at a park in upstate New York.Rochester police said they responded to Maplewood Park around 6:20 p.m. to a large gathering with shots fired and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds.An adult in their 20s was killed, another person suffered a life threatening injury and five people were hospitalized with minor injuries, Capt. Greg Bello said.
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Buffalo resident files public integrity complaint against NYSDOT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo resident Patrick Freeman and his daughter were both issued a ticket by an automated camera this week near the Main Street overpass on Route 198, which has been receiving backlash from neighbors.The complaints aren’t about loud noise or dust, but the construction zone speeding camera that’s been snapshotting and fining residents.As a former police officer, Freeman said he knows the difference between safety and a scam. He said with merging traffic, a di

Crushing competition brings fruity frenzy to Buffalo’s Italian Festival

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --Tre, Due, Uno, — stomp! How else to kick off a grape-stomping competition at Buffalo’s Galbani Italian Heritage Festival than with a countdown in Italian?And who better to lead and emcee the competition than Peter LoJacono, who just retired after teaching Italian and Spanish for 36 years at Hutch Tech High School?Contestants line up in preparation for the grape-stomping competition at Buffalo's Galbani Italian Heritage Festival.Sunday afternoon, near the

Jessica Pegula wins opening matches at Olympics

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula won her first career Olympic singles match after she and doubles partner Coco Gauff opened the 2024 Paris Games with a victory.Pegula, the No. 5 seed born in Buffalo, defeated Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic, a silver medalist in doubles at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, 6-3, 6-4 at Roland Garros on Sunday. She will next face 2021 bronze medalist Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the second round.The top-seeded doubles team of Pegula and Gauff beat Australia'

WNY native Jesse Winker traded to Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — The resurgent New York Mets strengthened their lineup for a postseason run, obtaining outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher in a trade that was finalized Sunday.Winker was born in Buffalo and lived in Niagara Falls until age 7 before his family moved to Florida. He was an All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds in 2021, and also has played for the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.“I can’t say enough amazing things about

Home deemed total loss in fire in Niagara County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A home in Niagara County was deemed a total loss following a fire on Sunday morning, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.Crews responded to 3189 Stone Road, in the Town of Hartland, just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A fire had started on the porch of the home. Multiple fire companies were called in to put out the fire, including the Middleport Volunteer Fire company.All of the residents were able to get out safely and is being assisted by the Red Cross. The

US men's basketball team rolls past Serbia in opening game at the Paris Olympics

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer.And the two most-experienced Olympians on this U.S. team opened theParis Games— not to mention a bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal for the Americans — with a near-perfect show.Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less than 17 minutes, James added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and t

Jamestown man charged following chase, head-on crash with police car

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man is facing multiple charges following a case that ended when he allegedly hit a police car head-on, police said Sunday.Nicholas Brown, 34, is accused of leading a police on a pursuit for an "extended period of time" after they tried to pull him over for traffic infractions around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Police said Brown almost hit multiple police officers with his car during the chase.Police said the chase ended after he hit a New York State Trooper vehicl

Griffon Gastropub to close Transit Road location

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Griffon Gastropub will close its Transit Road location in August, it announced on social media.
The location will close on Aug. 11. Owners said their lease on the building is not being honored following a sale of the building, despite what they said were "ambitious plans" including exterior improvements and an outdoor patio.
The social media post also says that they are hoping to open a new location in the area soon. The location has been open for 10 years.We dee

Metalico Buffalo fire causes estimated $2 million in damage

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A scrap metal fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at Metalico Buffalo sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen for miles.The fire at 127 Fillmore Ave. was first reported around 3:30 p.m. and the Buffalo Fire Department received the first call around 4:20 p.m., said Buffalo Fire Department Commissioner William Rinaldo. There were no injuries."Companies arrived, they followed a scrap pile, approximately 100 by 150 feet, approximately 20 to 30 f

Crews battle fire at scrap yard near Larkinville

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire Saturday afternoon near Larkinville sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen for miles.Buffalo Fire crews are currently on the scene battling the fire at Metalico Buffalo at 127 Fillmore Ave.WIVB News 4 reached out to City of Buffalo officials to learn more.Photo: Natalia JimenezPhoto: Natalia JimenezPhoto: Adam Duke/WIVBPhoto: Adam Duke/WIVBPhoto: Patrick Ryan/WIVBPhoto: Patrick Ryan/WIVBThis is a developing story. Check back for updates

Velma loves to explore and is looking for a forever home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Velma, a 5-month-old pittie mix looking for her forever home.As she is just a puppy, Velma has plenty of energy and loves to explore. She would be good for almost any family since she is so young, and also gets along with other dogs.To learn more information on Velma and see how you can adopt her, watch the video above or click here.Adam Gorski is a Buffalo native who joined theWIVB News 4team in 2022. You can find more

Investigation into fatal Rainbow Bridge crash closed

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight months after an explosive crash at the Rainbow Bridge killed two Grand Island residents, the investigation into the incident has come to a close.Security camera video from Nov. 22 showed a Bentley occupied by Kurt and Monica Villani, both 53 years old, speeding through an intersection, hitting a median and launching into the air before crashing into checkpoint booths at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls and exploding.Without any new developments, the case is being

Lockport man sentenced in connection with 2017 overdose death

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing heroin that led to the death of a Medina man in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Accused heroin dealer charged with manslaughter in 2017 overdoseOfficials said that between 2017 and 2019, 32-year-old James White conspired with Bruno Haney II, among others, to sell heroin and butyryl fentanyl. White sold heroin, given to him by Haney, on March 24, 2017 to 22-year-old Wade Sargent, who was fou

Call 4 Action: Plumbing leak concerns at Lockport apartment complex

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) - There are health and safety concerns at Lincoln Apartments in Lockport -- the water damage in some of the apartments is so bad, tenants have been told not to take a shower, out of fear they could fall through the floor.Laura Taylor contacted Call 4 Action, saying the past four or five months have been embarrassing and degrading after noticing water coming from her tub and getting on the bathroom floor at the Transit Road apartment complex.
"I'm scared to step in the

4 takeaways from Bills camp: Inspiring visits, D-line addition

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were some notable visitors on the sideline and a remarkable greeting on the field Friday at St. John Fisher University. Here are four takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' third preseason practice.Embracing 'mama bear'Bills co-owner Kim Pegula has watched each of the first three practices from an SUV parked just beyond the end zone. On Frriday, she took some big steps in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac episode Friday.With her husband and ownership partner Ter

'Mama bear' Kim Pegula breaks Bills huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the passenger seat of the family’s

Bills co-owner Kim Pegula breaks team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the passenger seat of the family’s

Buffalo man admits to sex trafficking minors

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has admitted to sex trafficking minors over a decade ago, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.Steven Gonzalez, 48, admitted he coerced two minors, one between 2012 and March 2015 and the other between 2012 and 2013, into engaging in commercial sex acts with him in exchange for drugs. One of the minors was addicted to cocaine and the other was addicted to heroin.He pleaded guilty to sex trafficking by coercion.He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison