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Jul 11, 2025 - Us

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A major water main break in Cheektowaga is disrupting commutes of many motorists and some nearby businesses were forced to close. The Erie County Water Authority reported a significant break to a 20-inch water main on Union Road in Cheektowaga Thursday evening. Since then crews have worked to isolate the break [...]

Jul 11, 2025 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Frustration is growing among NYSEG customers across Western New York as many have reported that their electric bills have suddenly skyrocketed by hundreds of dollars. As for what is to blame for the major increase, NYSEG communication manager Michael Baggerman says there are two main factors, customer usage and the hot [...]

Jul 11, 2025 - Us

A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that blocks Los Angeles police officers from using rubber projectiles and other so-called less-lethal munitions against reporters covering protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Jul 11, 2025 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Erie County social services employee was given three years of conditional discharge for fraudulently obtaining HEAP emergency benefits between 2022 and 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Denise Nelson, 57, used the accounts of five people to obtain Home Energy Assistance Program benefits to pay for [...]

Jul 11, 2025 - Us

Mayor Karen Bass announced a plan Friday to provide direct cash assistance to people who have been affected by the Trump administration's sweeping immigration raids.