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Van hits pole and flips, one injured

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:28:24 GMT

Officials are looking into what caused an accident on Leroy Avenue Sunday afternoon after a car struck a pole and flipped over.

Local football team walks in Hospice 5K

Lou Raguse — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:11:09 GMT

The 17th Annual Hospice Walk took off at the Canalside Sunday morning. Hundreds of people including players from the North Tonawanda football team walked to honor a loved young boy.

Loved ones shocked of tragic accident

Emily Guggenmos — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:07:24 GMT

Loved ones are still in shock after the fatal crash in Lewiston took the life of a teenage girl, and injured two other Niagara Wheatfield High School Seniors.

Niagara Wheatfield teens in fatal crash

Nalina Shapiro — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:29:50 GMT

Three female Niagara Wheatfield Seniors were involved in a serious accident Sunday morning. One teenage girl was killed in the crash, while one remains in critical condition. The third passenger has been released from the hospital.

US senator plans to lower student debt

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:43:28 GMT

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to relieve the debt burden of millions of students who have borrowed to pay for their education — especially New Yorkers, who average nearly $30,000 in student debt.

Toddler meets hero, Winter the dolphin

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:16:07 GMT

A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero.

College students sell handmade bowls

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:50:21 GMT

Buffalo State students had their handmade bowls on sale Sunday at their 10th Annual Empty Bowls Project.

Where's the Florida powerball winner?

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:10:34 GMT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million.

Investigation underway on NF shooting

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:02:41 GMT

Niagara Falls Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 37-year-old man early Sunday morning.

Deputies enforce "Click It or Ticket"

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:38:37 GMT

Erie County Sheriff's Deputies are urging motorists to buckle up, as they do year-round, but especially during their their "Click It or Ticket" enforcement for this Memorial Day holiday.

Special Report: Students over-tested?

Rachel Kingston — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:05:13 GMT

Tune in to News 4 at 6 p.m. on Monday to hear Rachel Kingston's special report on local students believed to be over-tested.

Vehicles side-sweep, crash on Clinton

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:41:17 GMT

Buffalo Police are investigating an accident that happened Sunday on Clinton Street when two vehicles side-swept each other.

17th Annual Hospice Walk at Canalside

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:20:49 GMT

Thousands of people are expected to walk at Buffalo's Canalside Sunday for the 17th Annual Hospice Memorial Walk.

Tour through Buffalo's historic homes

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:06:55 GMT

Looking for something to do Sunday? Take a tour through some of Buffalo's historic homes for just $20.

Assemblyman, Sheriff debate NY SAFE Act

Rachel Kingston — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:32:01 GMT

State Assemblyman Sean Ryan and Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard are debating the NY SAFE Act. Howard said he will not enforce the measure because he believes it violates Americans Constitutional rights.

Dog leash used to beat, choke victim

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:03:01 GMT

Police say Megan Howell, 20, beat a victim with a belt and dog leash, bit the victim in the back resulting in teeth marks then proceeded to choke the victim with the belt.

One killed, two hurt in accident

Adam Francis — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:05 GMT

Developing Story | New York State Police responded to the scene of a fatal accident in Lewiston Sunday morning. Three young women were ejected from their vehicle, at least one death has been reported.

Motorcyclist killed in Cambria crash

Brian Tabor — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:57:10 GMT

A motorcyclist died in a crash Saturday night in Cambria, Niagara County.

Rumore wins battle against Bruno

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:45 GMT

Phil Rumore will once again be the President of the Buffalo Teacher Federation as he was newly re-elected on Saturday against Marc Bruno.

Mario Williams & "suicidal thoughts"

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:28:03 GMT

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Williams made mentioned of "suicidal thoughts" last November in a text message exchange with former fianc�e, Erin Marzouki.

School has 1st Annual Anti-bullying 5K

Lou Raguse — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:48 GMT

A late Williamsville North High School student who took his own life, believed to have been from constant bullying, has sparked local schools to take anti-bullying efforts and tell his story.

Inspiring story of a 2013 Canisus grad

Nalina Shapiro — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:02:17 GMT

One student stood out from the crowd of Canisius graduates Saturday morning. Matthew Faulkner endured a tragic, yet inspirational journey following an accident in 2009 he was involved in.

Driver flees from car, jumps into lake

Rachel Kingston — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:25:59 GMT

The Erie County Sheriff's Air One Helicopter was called in Saturday, to rescue a man who jumped into Lake Erie following an accident.

Accused NY Assemblyman resigns

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:18:17 GMT

The New York assemblyman accused of asking young female staffers to massage him, touch his cancerous tumors and join him in hotel rooms said Saturday he will resign rather than possibly be expelled from the Legislature amid sexual harassment allegations.

Victoria Day attracts many tourists

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:28:15 GMT

Canada's Victoria Day will be celebrated on Monday, which kicks off two long weekends. Memorial Day in the U.S. on May 27th follows Canada's holiday.

Grand opening of new SPCA location

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:38:24 GMT

The SPCA has moved its services to a new part of the Walden Galleria Mall kicking it off with its grand opening on Saturday.

Erie County goes green at ECC North

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:50 GMT

ECC North held a safe hazardous waste drop off event Saturday for people to get rid of any items that can't be thrown out in a regular garbage.

Botanical Gardens celebrates Spring

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:46 GMT

The Botanical Gardens in Buffalo is celebrating Spring this weekend with the Great Plant Sale and the Bosnai Show.

Loved ones lay to rest Chef's co-owner

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:23 GMT

Chef's co-owner Ann Billittier, was laid to rest Saturday morning in Hillcrest Cemetery following her funeral services. She died last weekend at a Hospice facility in Florida.

WNY motorcycle accidents on the rise

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:28:48 GMT

As we all know, motorcycles are back on the road. This Friday, there was a total of five accidents within hours of one another. One 21-year-old motorcyclist from West Seneca was killed in a Depew accident.