Buffalo Pride announces 2024 Pride Festival tickets now on sale - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Pride organizers on Friday announced that tickets for this year's Pride Festival are now available for purchase.The event will take place on June 2 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Canalside and will feature a "Now's the Time" theme.Ticket purchases will benefit the Pride Center of Western New York. General admission is $10 if purchased in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Premium tickets, limited to those 21 years of age and older, are available for $45 in advance or $5

Fire leads to emergency demolition of Clarence home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A two-alarm fire on Friday led to the emergency demolition of a Clarence residence, the Amherst Central Fire Office announced.Officials said the blaze began around 12:45 p.m. at 6380 Strickler Rd., when a caller reported black smoke coming from the home. Crews arrived on the scene and eventually requested additional resources and firefighters.The fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage and eventually required the emergency demolition of the building. Its cause is unde

Man arrested following stolen vehicle pursuit around Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Town of Niagara man was arrested Saturday morning following a stolen vehicle pursuit around Niagara Falls that ended in a standoff with authorities, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.Deputies said around 5:20 a.m., a woman called to report that a man wearing a mask, later identified as 33-year-old Robert C. Ashcroft, had allegedly stolen her idling vehicle out of her driveway on Sunnyside Drive. A second call later came in reporting a vehicle operated by a m

1 dead after Friday night shooting on Buffalo's East Side

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is dead following a Friday night shooting on the city's East Side, police officials announced.Police said the shooting took place around 9 p.m. on the first block of Young Street, where detectives found the 31-year-old man struck by gunfire multiple times. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text Buffalo Police's confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News1 dead after

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4 things to know: Bills draft pick DT DeWayne Carter

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills restocked another thin position with their third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter at No. 95.Buffalo's trade down in Thursday night's first round with the Kansas City Chiefs put them in position to draft the high-motor, 6-foot-2, 302-pound Carter near the end of the third. They moved up 38 spots from the fourth round as compensation for dropping down from 28 to 32.
Here are four things to know about the big fell

D’Youville plans separate commencement ceremonies after A.I. speaker draws backlash

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — She has delivered presentations to world leaders in over 60 countries, addressed the United Nations, and was awarded citizenship in Saudi Arabia. What students at D'Youville University aren't pleased about is that Sophia is an A.I.-powered robot, taking center stage at their commencement come May.“We all graduated high school on TV, I never got that human aspect of a graduation. I never got to walk across the stage or do that and this was my opportunity to have

4 things to know: Bills draft pick S Cole Bishop

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting safety Cole Bishop of Utah at pick No. 60, after kicking off Friday night by choosing wide receiver Keon Coleman.Here are four things to know about Bishop.Versatile safetyThe 6-foot-2, 206-pound Bishop played a variety of roles on the back end of Utah's hybrid 4-2-5, was frequently used as a blitzer, and also contributed on special teams during his three college s

What are draft analysts saying about the Bills picking Utah safety Cole Bishop?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills addressed one of their biggest needs in the NFL Draft second round by selecting Utah safety Cole Bishop with the 60th overall pick.Here's how NFL Draft experts graded Buffalo adding the 6-foot-2 defensive back to its secondary:Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Draft trackerChris Trapasso, CBS SportsGrade: A-"Large, intimidating safety with magnificent movement skill. The QB of the defense. Aligns everywhere. Can wear many hats. Excelled as slot defender and vs. TEs in cov

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4 things to know: Bills draft pick WR Keon Coleman

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The wait is over. After trading down twice and out of the first round, the Bills filled their biggest draft need picking wide receiver Keon Coleman to open the second night of the 2024 NFL Draft.A leading receiver for both Michigan State and Florida State during his college career, the 6-foot-3, 213-pound Coleman was the eighth wideout selected in the first 33 picks. Coleman's size and catch radius provide another weapon for quarterback Josh Allen, after the Bil

How did draft experts grade Bills' selection of WR Keon Coleman?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While football season is still months away, NFL Draft analysts are sharing their quickfire thoughts on picks throughout the three-day event, including the Bills' selection of Florida State wide Keon Coleman at No. 33.Here's what the experts are saying about Buffalo's first pick of the 2024 draft:Chris Trapasso, CBS SportsGrade: C-"'X' receiver for WR-needy team. Plays faster than his combine speed but doesn't separate consistently and isn't as good of a contested-catch wi

Erie County Comics celebrates third anniversary with three new issues

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local comic book publisher Erie County Comics will be tabling at Queen City Bookstore on Free Comic Book Day for the third straight year, with three new issues for sale.Tivo Rodriguez, the man behind the publication company, will be debuting "RUSTBELT #3" on May 4, as well as two new titles in his line: "Roller Queen #1" and "Erie County Comics Presents #1." Rodriguez is scheduled for a meet-and-greet and comic book signing at the store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 and

11th Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival returns this weekend

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friday marks Arbor Day, Frederick Law Olmsted's 202nd Birthday and the eve of the eleventh Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival."I think the cherry blossoms here really bring the community together, people of all walks of life come here during the Cherry Blossom season to admire and just be among the blossoms themselves," said Zhi Ting Phua, director of engagement and inclusion at the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. "I think it means community."Activities for the eleventh y

Monroe County District Attorney drives home, calls chief before pulling over for police

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday.
Officer-worn body camera footage of the incident was released to the public Friday, showing Doorley repeatedly invoking her position as district attorney and refusing to follow orders."I'm the D.A.," Doorley says to the first officer to approach her, standing outside her car and parked in a garage when the video beg

UB students react to tensions on campus amid Israel-Hamas war

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - Happening right now on college campuses across the country, pro-Palestinian students are setting up encampments in response to the war in Gaza, and some of those demonstrations have become violent.It's all an effort to meet specific demands from protesters such as a ceasefire.On the campus of UB North, there's a bull statue that is oftentimes painted by students. Right now, the message says "I love being Jewish," but according to students on campus the heart in the middle

Man stabbed at University at Buffalo NFTA station

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Buffalo men were involved in a stabbing at University Station on Friday, according to the NFTA.A group of people were allegedly arguing in the bus station lobby on the University at Buffalo South campus around 1:30 p.m. According to an NFTA public information officer, a 36-year-old man pulled out a knife and stabbed a 48-year-old man as the fight escalated.
The victim was transported to ECMC for non-life-threatening injuries. The alleged assailant is being held in pol

A.I. commencement speaker draws ire of D'Youville students

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- D'Youville University's decision to bring in an A.I. robot as this year's commencement speaker has drawn backlash from students and members of the community.This week, the college announced that Sophia, a "social humanoid robot," would be brought to Buffalo to take part in a conversation with Student Government Association president John Rizk.“I use AI every day, multiple times a day,” Rizk said. “I am much more productive and organized having AI in my p

Hochul making education budget announcement in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul will make an education budget announcement Friday in Albany. The announcement is expected to start at 10 a.m.
New York lawmakers passed the 2024-2025 state budget on Saturday, April 20. The state Assembly and Senate enacted the nearly $237 billion spending plan after final deliberations on numerous state bills.

Hochul makes 'Back to Basics' reading announcement in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding reading education Friday in Albany. "Back to Basics" reading legislation was signed into law as part of the FY 2025 budget.
The "Back to Basics" plan will have every New York classroom use evidence-based instructions to improve reading rates across the state. School aid was increased by $1.3B, reaching nearly $36B in the new 2025 FY budget.“Reading is one of the most fundamental skills students need to learn, but

County Executive to make affordable housing announcement in Cheektowaga

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After speaking on grants for housing in his 2024 State of the County address, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz will be in Cheektowaga on Friday to announce an affordable housing project.The County Executive will be joined by legislators and other leaders on Long Avenue near Mt. Hope Cemetery to make the announcement at 1 p.m.Previously, it was announced in Poloncarz's address that grants of $500,000 would go toward building more than 600 new housing units in Erie

I-90 lane restrictions from Hamburg to West Seneca start Monday

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A project estimated to take one week will lead to some lane restrictions on I-90 eastbound.Starting Monday, the right lane will be intermittently shut down from Exit 56 (Route 179) in Hamburg to Exit 55 (Ridge Road) in West Seneca. These daily closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday.NITTEC says moderate delays are expected. A full list of anticipated traffic changes can be found here.Latest Local NewsI-90 lane restrictions from Hamburg to West Senec

4 check: Rochester Americans begin playoff run led by Sabres prospects

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the third straight season, the Buffalo Sabres are hitting the links while the Rochester Americans are hitting the ice in late April.The Amerks enter the AHL postseason as the No. 2 seed in the North Division, where they'll square off with the No. 3-seeded Syracuse Crunch in the best-of-five division quarterfinals. Game 1 is slated for 7:05 p.m. Friday at Rochester's Blue Cross Arena.Rochester enters the playoffs on a hot streak, going 8-1-1 in their final 10 regular s

Delivery driver who killed Rochester man in hit-and-run near Bills stadium sentenced to 120 days

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WROC) — The delivery driver who admitted to killing a Rochester man with his car near Highmark Stadium and leaving the scene was sentenced Thursday.Khairullah L. Hasein was sentenced to 120 days in jail and five years of probation. He pleaded guilty in February to one count of leaving the scene of an incident without reporting resulting in death.According to investigators, Hasein was working as a delivery driver on November 13 when he hit William Young on Southwestern B

4 things to know: Bills opt out of 1st round, will kick off in 2nd

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills dealt with an enemy and an old friend Thursday night. Trading pick No. 28 to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, and pick No. 32 to the Carolina Panthers, the Bills will now make their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft at the start of Friday night's second round.Buffalo improved its draft position for the remaining two days of the draft, moving up 38 spots into the third round (No. 95) in the deal with the Chiefs, replacing the pick dealt t

4 things to know: Bills drop out of 1st round, will lead off in 2nd

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills dealt with an enemy and an old friend Thursday night. Trading pick No. 28 to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, and pick No. 32 to the Carolina Panthers, the Bills will now make their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft at the start of Friday night's second round.Buffalo improved its draft position for the remaining two days of the draft, moving up 38 spots into the third round (No. 95) in the deal with the Chiefs, replacing the pick dealt t

Town of Lewiston bans short-term rentals in residential areas

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Lewiston is shutting the door on short-term rental properties in its neighborhoods.A new law, set to go into effect next month, will ban Airbnbs along with bed-and-breakfasts in the town's residential areas following a 3-2 vote from the town board.Board member John Jacoby, who voted for the change, told News 4 WIVB that short-term rental properties have never been legal in the town.“The town code lists specific things that are allowed in a resident

2 Jamestown men arrested in connection with March fatal shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Jamestown men have been charged for their alleged involvement in a fatal shooting last month, the Jamestown Police Department announced.Police said William Hernandez, 53, and Juan C. Rivera, 35, were both arrested in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Trevon Tripp of Dunkirk on March 18. The shooting also left two other individuals injured.Rivera, who was taken into custody a day after the shooting, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of

Jamestown man accused of strangling 8-month-old child, causing life-threatening injuries

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man was arrested Monday after he allegedly strangled and caused life-threatening injuries to an 8-month-old child, the Jamestown Police Department announced.Following an investigation, police said Sean L. Thomas, 26, allegedly caused serious physical injuries to the child by "shaking and then strangling it." Thomas was allegedly taking care of the child at the time and is not the 8-month-old's father, according to police.Police said the child has been transpor

Elma woman arraigned in connection with fatal January hit-and-run

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Elma woman was arraigned Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run earlier this year on Transit Road, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced.Deputies said Stephanie Kollatz, 36, is alleged to have fatally struck a pedestrian on the night of Jan. 8 while driving in the vicinity of 4701 Transit Rd. The victim was not identified by the Sheriff's Office.A day after the incident, deputies reported that they had located the suspected vehicle and that the alleged dr

Buffalo students told to wait 2 hours at school for bus pickup

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Buffalo mom is seeking reforms to the bus system for Buffalo Public Schools, after the bus for her children was nearly three hours late in picking them up from school.The family says this wasn't the first time their bus was extremely late and that it's been a recurring issue this school year. They say the district's three-tiered bell system, implemented at the beginning of the year to address the bus driver shortage, hasn't been working for their family."It's so unfair t

Cattaraugus County man convicted of 2022 arson in Chautauqua County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cattaraugus County man has been convicted of setting fire to a homein Chautauqua County in 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.29-year-old Aubrey Baize of Randolph was convicted for starting the fire at a home in the Town of Kennedy on July 20, 2022. He was charged with third-degree arson.The fire destroyed two homes and caused damage to nearby homes as well. Multiple pets were killed in the fires.Baize is being held pending sentenc