Road closures to know ahead of the Buffalo Marathon - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Marathon weekend kicks off on Friday with events leading up to the big race on Sunday, May 26.On the day of the Buffalo Marathon, a series of roads will close for roughly half the day to make way for runners. The closures begin at 4 and 4:30 a.m., while the reopenings range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Here is the full list of closures:2022+Road+ClosuresDownloadHere is the marathon map:2022BM+Map+BaseV10-v006DownloadEvent organizers also shared an interactive map on the

Shy and sweet Lenny is looking for his forever home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Lenny, a shy and sweet pup looking for his forever home.Lenny is a chihuahua mix from Texas and is just under a year old. He should be able to fit in most any home, but one without a lot of action going on may be better.To learn more about Lenny and how to do adopt him, click here or watch the video above.Latest Local NewsBuffalo resident one of the country’s first commissioned as a service member living with HIVOne in criti

Buffalo resident one of the country’s first commissioned as a service member living with HIV

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo resident and 2014 U.S. Naval Academy graduate Kevin Deese was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. navy reserve during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Buffalo Naval Park Friday. While this is a big achievement for Deese, it is also a big moment in the U.S., as he is one of the country's first service members living with HIV to be commissioned.Kevin Deese will now serve as a supply corps officer, drilling out of the Navy reserve center in Buffalo.To get to this p

One in critical condition after three people shot in Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is undergoing surgery at ECMC after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a shooting that took place just after 1:30 p.m. Friday on LaSalle Avenue in Niagara Falls.
According to the mayor's office, two other people were shot and taken to ECMC as well, with non-life-threatening injuries.The victim's names are not being released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the NFPD criminal investigation line at (716)

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Local comedian wraps on documentary "Open Mic'er"

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jason Pomietlasz has been doing stand-up comedy for over seven years. Since 2019, he has been taking a deeper look into the Buffalo comedy scene he loves, as part of his upcoming documentary, "Open Mic'er.""When I tell people that I do comedy, they're always enthusiastic," Pomietlasz said. "And obviously, it is fun, but there are a lot of things that people don't see on TV [comedy specials] -- unglamorous stuff like trying to write jokes and going to open mics every night

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Governor Kathy Hochul was in town Friday to speak with local high school students about the effect social media has on mental health."One student told me - not here, but at another school - you've got to save us from ourselves, because we don't know how to turn this off," Hochul said.The governor has been holding round table discussions across New York State. Friday, she sat down with a group of students from Williamsville East High school as Hochul touts two pieces of le

Goldfish Swim School shares tips for National Water Safety Awareness Month

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the nicer weather lately, we know some families out there may be enjoying it with a splash.But if you're not practicing proper safety protocols with your children when near water, it can lead to a tragedy.
"Three children drown each day in the U.S." said Nick Patterson, general manager of Goldfish Swim School. "That is why we do water safety presentations with different preschools. We like to teach the importance of water safety to children who might not even be in s

Police find two dead in Depew home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police on Friday reported to a home on Regal Street in Depew to check in on a property with high grass.Upon searching the house, they found two dead bodies inside.Further information has not yet been provided. This story will be updated as info becomes available.

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NYS lawmakers seek expanded ban on polystyrene foam containers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State lawmakers are looking to ban foam containers, which many people might use to keep things cool this Memorial Day weekend.This proposed law (A04943/S4414A) has been approved overwhelmingly by lawmakers in both the Assembly and the Senate. All it needs is for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign off on the bill for it to become law.Local environmental groups say plastic is the number one pollutant they're seeing during clean sweeps, but that foam is also a big contributo

Police investigating after teen shot in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating after a teenager was shot Thursday night in the city's Hamlin Park neighborhood, officials announced.Police said at approximately 10 p.m., officers responded to a call in the vicinity of Brunswick Boulevard and Wohlers Avenue, where an 18-year-old male was struck by gunfire outside multiple times.
The teen was transported by ambulance to ECMC, underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition.
Anyone with any information is asked to cal

Hochul talks mental health with Williamsville students

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke with students at Williamsville East High School on Friday.The Governor was in town to discuss social media, the COVID pandemic and the potentially harmful effects each have had or can have on mental health."We talked about how some of the students have the discipline to set social media aside during the school day," Hochul said. "Others, there's just a pull that's constantly there. And it's something that we've been talking about — this

Beaver Island Parkway bridge reopens ahead of holiday weekend

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Beaver Island Parkway bridge is reopening following an $8.3 million replacement project last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.The bridge on Grand Island that stretches over I-190 was replaced to feature a new concrete riding surface, new guide rails, new line striping and wider travel lanes and emergency shoulders.
"The replacement of the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge is one of many infrastructure investments in Western New York to upgrade our transportation sy

What should I look for in a sunscreen brand?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Before Memorial Day Weekend begins, Dr. Pamela Morris from ECMC joined us to talk about sunscreen.Protecting your skin from the sun, which has the potential to lead to cancer, is important. Dr. Morris recommends applying sunscreen every two hours and making sure that any skin that's exposed to the sun gets covered. When swimming, people should consider hourly application.But what kind of sunscreen? Dr. Morris recommends something with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at l

Why distance is important when breaking out your grill

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For many people, Memorial Day Weekend means it's time to break out the grill, coinciding with the unofficial start of summer.Friday morning on Wake Up, Lt. Rayshad Russell from the Buffalo Fire Department joined us to talk about avoiding potential perils.Here are some tips for safe grilling:
Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoorsGrills should be placed well away from house and deck railingsKeep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling

City of Buffalo to open splash pads Memorial Day weekend

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As warm weather approaches, the City of Buffalo is opening up a summertime favorite for the season.All of the city's splash pads will open for the season starting Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and through the rest of the holiday weekend under the same hours, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced."We are expecting a beautiful weekend, a warm weekend," Brown said during a Friday news conference. "So it comes right on time to be able to open our splash pads so children and f

NYSP seeking Alden man after alleged incident

ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is looking for help finding a 65-year-old Alden man.They said the search stems from an incident on Sandridge Road this past Sunday.Robert Reimer was described as 6'1", 250 pounds, and having blue eyes and gray hair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call State Police at (585) 344-6200 and reference "NY2400245953."Latest Local NewsNYSP seeking Alden man after alleged incidentWWII soldier from B

WWII soldier from Buffalo, lost in 1944, is identified by family, returned home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local family who's been wondering for decades what happened to their loved one in World War II finally received closure Thursday.
Almost 80 years after he went missing, Bartholomew Loschiavo returned home to the Queen City.“Uncle Bart passed away and he brought the family together," great nephew Bart D’Angelo said. "That's what was going through my mind."“It was all love," great niece Anna Schwass said. "They just missed him, and they were just ho

Brush fires ignite along train tracks near Military Road, Sheridan Drive

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than a dozen brush fires ignited along the train tracks near Military Road and Sheridan Drive early Thursday evening.The fires spanned from the City of Buffalo through the Town of Tonawanda to the City of Tonawanda, Sheridan Park Fire Company’s Fire Chief Scott Plecha said.Plecha told News 4 they received several reports of the wheels of a passing train sparking and igniting dry bush along the tracks.“In my career, I haven't had that many amount of fires

Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to charges of narcotics conspiracy, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and concealment of material fact, the United States Attorney's Office announced.
Officials said 40-year-old Joseph Zaso, the leader of the drug trafficking, conspired with other dealers to sell significant quantities of heroin and fentanyl in the Jamestown area between 2018 and 2022.Zaso possessed firearms at the time to protect his supply of narcot

72-year-old man gets 6 months in jail on child p*rn charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Wyoming County man was sentenced to six months in jail under several child p*rnography charges, the Wyoming County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.William E. Wallace, 72, was charged with nine counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and three counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Wallace possessed "multiple images of pre-pubescent female children" and some of the images contained children being subjected to sexual abuse. The chi

In shelter for more than a year, Trudy needs a home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Trudy, a four-year-old Pit Bull mix, has been with the Niagara County SPCA for more than a year.The shelter is looking to find her a forever home, noting that she's been going on pack walks with other dogs without any issues.
Trudy might be a little cautious or nervous at first, but warms up to people, Liz Marshall with the SPCA told us on Wake Up.If you'd like to make her your new friend, watch the video above and click/tap here.Latest Local NewsIn shelter for more than

Lockport alderman charged with two counts of harassment in urination incident

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport city lawmaker has been charged in a bizarre incident, involving him allegedly urinating outside his home.Lockport alderman Mark Devine, a Republican, has been charged with two counts of harassment in the second degree in connection to the incident. Lockport Police Chief Steve Abbott confirmed Devine has been charged.The incident dates back to April 11, when police received an initial report from a neighbor that the alderman allegedly urinated outside of his ho

FBI seeking to identify victims of sexual harassment

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The FBI's Buffalo Field Office is looking for victims of a man who was recently indicted on charges of cyberstalking and unauthorized device intrusion.
The FBI believes that Max Yang Chen targeted girls and women from 2017 until his arrest on March 7, 2024.
It is alleged that Chen obtained sexually explicit photos and videos from the social media accounts of girls and women. Officials say he then blackmailed women and threatened to release their images if they did not pro

Buffalo PD officer hurt in crash on I-190

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo police officer was hurt in a crash on an I-190 ramp on Wednesday night, according to Buffalo police.Police said a white Chevrolet struck a patrol vehicle on the exit ramp of I-190 south at Porter Avenue just before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The crash caused the vehicle to go off the road and onto the sidewalk.The other vehicle fled the scene, but was located a short time later.The officer was transported to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The

Mayville man accused of arson in Jamestown after fire seriously injures victim

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Mayville man was arrested Wednesday and accused of intentionally setting a residence on fire while a victim was inside this past weekend, the Jamestown Police Department announced.Police said they, along with fire officials, responded to a condemned residence Sunday morning at 234 Fulton St. for a structure fire. A victim was located nearby with serious physical injuries from the fire, as they had to jump out of a second-story window to escape the blaze.After inves

Buffalo State to cut 37 programs amid financial woes

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo State University is set to cut 37 low-performing programs amidst school-wide financial woes, the school announced Thursday.The cuts affect early childhood education, chemistry and urban studies programs, as well as several in foreign languages, including French, Italian and Spanish. Beyond programs, other cuts include certification titles, concentrations, minors and certificates.Twenty-seven of the 37 programs are being cut immediately, while another 10 are s

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday & Main's eighth anniversary lineup has been announced, with live music set to take place from June 6 through Aug. 1.The following performers will take the stage at Fountain Plaza on Main Street in Buffalo from 5 to 8 p.m.
June 6 - Organ Fairchild with DiyenéJune 13 - The Strictly Hip with Erin HoyleJune 20 - Handsome Jack with Uncle Ben's RemedyJune 27 - Super American with Letter to EliseJuly 11 - Son of the Sun with A House Safe for TigersJuly 18 - W

NFTA to temporarily pause above-ground Metro Rail service

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NFTA will temporarily pause above-ground Metro Rail service for six days next week.The pause will begin on Tuesday, May 28 and last until Sunday, June 2.
During the suspension, upgrades will be made to the system, including to the track bed and the electrical system.NFTA will provide a shuttle service running every 20 minutes between the Allen Medical Campus Station and Canalside Station. Transit employees will be on-site to assist passengers.For more information

Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general and seeks to break up the monopoly they say is squeezing out smaller promoters and hurting

Jessica Pegula withdraws from French Open to focus on recovery

PARIS (AP) — World No. 5 Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the French Open because she is not fully fit to compete at the clay-court Grand Slam.The American tennis player born in Buffalo and the daughter of Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula was a quarterfinalist at Roland Garros two years ago.The French Open starts on Sunday.Pegula was hampered by a neck injury earlier this season and hasn’t played since April.“I’m just about back to practicing normal (haven’t had