First responders stress importance of learning CPR after saving a local father’s life - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This Father's Day could have looked much different for Chris Freeman's family.Two weeks ago, Freeman was playing hockey at Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga. He was training for the 11 Day Power Play with his friends, including Ed Carney and Michael Bowen.What started as a normal practice on the ice took a chilling turn when Freeman went into cardiac arrest."I was out playing hockey. I didn't have any chest pain, I wasn't tired,” Freeman said. “I really do

Village of Hamburg hires engineering team following residential flooding

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Hamburg Village Board passed a motion at their village board meeting Monday night to hire a local engineering team to conduct a drainage study following recent residential flooding.The motion follows Hamburg residents voicing their concerns at the village’s last board meeting in early June, with some saying the flooding from recent rain storms cost them thousands of dollars.The drainage study will be conducted in the Charlotte Avenue area.“We're tryin

Neighbors pay homage to The Old Pink following fire, demolition

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A lot of teary eyes surrounded the demolition site of The Old Pink, which has been a popular bar in Allentown for over three decades.
The bar was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning, starting around 5:45 a.m. and being mostly put out by 7 a.m.Hundreds of neighbors gathered there for a candlelight vigil Monday night to cherish and remember the bar.Neighbors brought with them electric candles, flashlights, flowers and stories to read aloud to the crowd and reminisce on

Seven confirmed overdose deaths in Tonawanda, Buffalo in one day

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were seven confirmed overdose deaths in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo areas on Monday, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office suspects that the deaths are linked to a "particularly lethal form of fentanyl."Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz first posted the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, just after 3:40 p.m. Monday, citing the Erie County Department of Health as his source. He said Narcan may not be enough to sav

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Local schools, youth sports leagues take precautions ahead of heat wave

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Prior to games and practices this week, local youth sports clubs are communicating with families about the concerns that come with excessive heat.Local schools, including Buffalo, Williamsville, Lockport and Amherst, have announced plans to have half days this week so students aren't in classrooms, which can be steamy this time of year with a lack of ventilation and air conditioning.
At West Hertel Academy in Buffalo and at schools across the district, students in lower g

Jamestown man charged with murder in connection to death of 8-month-old

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man was arraigned Monday morning on an indictment charging him with murder related to the death of a baby, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office.
On April 22, it is alleged that 26-year-old Sean Thomas intentionally strangled and shook 8-month-old Aniyah Turk. She was severely injured and put on life support before she succumbed to her injuries in May, officials said.
Thomas received an eight count indictment charging with him second-de

Buffalo man indicted for shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on Monday for allegedly killing one victim and injuring two others during a shooting in the Willert Park neighborhood in July 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Ernest Brown, 41, was arraigned on a sealed indictment charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.Around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023, Buffalo police responded to a reported shooting on Genesee Street near Mortimer Street,

'An answer to my prayers': Local man with MS raises money by painting with brush attached to hat

LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – A local man who lost mobility in his arms and legs due to multiple sclerosis is finding a way to create art and support charity.Artist Alan Deacon creates watercolor paintings using a paintbrush attached to the brim of his hat -- a unique assistive device created by his son.On Sunday, his creations were on full display during an art fundraiser at Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Lancaster.The event raised funds to benefit Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilit

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Man injured in shots fired incident following large fight

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police say they are investigating a shooting that injured a man involved in a large fight near Main Street and Custer Street.Northeast District officers responded to the call just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Detectives saya 24-year-old male was struck by gunfire during a fight and is being treated for apparent non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.Latest Local NewsMan injured in

Deceased man found in Niagara Falls after he was on 'personal watercraft'

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Park Police have announced the discovery of a deceased man in Niagara Falls.
Just before 11:40 p.m. Sunday night, New York State Park Police Marine units were called for a man on a "personal watercraft" who did not return from the water.
A deceased 60-year-old man was located on the shoreline of the Niagara River.
The investigation is ongoing.Latest Local NewsDeceased man found in Niagara Falls after he was on ‘personal watercraft’The Old Pin

Bills release Rochester training camp schedule

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills released their Rochester training camp schedule for July and August on Monday.The Bills will hold 11 practices, 10 of them public, on the campus of St. John Fisher University as well as the "Return of the Blue & Red" practice at Highmark Stadium on Aug. 2.The full training camp schedule can be found below:
Wed., July 24: 9:45 a.m.Thu., July 25: 9:45 a.m.Fri., July 26: 9:45 a.m.Sun., July 28: 9:45 a.m.Mon., July 29: 9:45 a.m.Tue., July 30: 9:45 a.m.Thu.,

The Old Pink suffers significant damage in fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, has suffered significant damage in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar.Allen Street between College Street and Mariner Street is currently closed as crews fight the blaze. Additional closures include Elmwood Avenue between Virginia Street and North Street and Wadsworth Street between Allen and St. Johns Place.Fire officia

The Old Pink destroyed in fire Monday morning

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials confirmed that the building cannot be saved and was too far gone by the time crews arrived and an emergency demolition was ordered for Monday afternoon. Damages were esti

The Old Pink demolished after Monday morning fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials said the building was beyond saving and an emergency demolition was completed Monday afternoon.
Damages were estimated at $1.25 million, though fire dispatchers overheard

The Old Pink a total loss after fire Monday morning

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Old Pink, a popular bar on Allen Street in Buffalo, has suffered significant damage in a fire early Monday morning.The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday with flames and heavy smoke coming from the bar. The fire was mostly put out by 7 a.m. as flames were no longer coming from the building. Officials confirmed that the building cannot be saved and was too far gone by the time crews arrived and an emergency demolition was ordered. Damages were estimat

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Lockport

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash on Johnson Road in Lockport on Sunday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.Police responded to the area of 4086 Johnson Rd. just before 8 p.m. Sunday, where initial investigation showed that the motorcyclist, a 24-year-old Lockport man, lost control while traveling southbound, went off the road and hit a tree. He was ejected and ended up in a field.The man was transported to Lockport Memorial Hosp

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Lockport

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Johnson Road in Lockport on Sunday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.The motorcyclist has been identified as 24-year-old Brandon Wilson, of Lockport. He was transported to Lockport Memorial Hospital and then airlifted to ECMC, where he succumbed to his injuries.Police responded to the area of 4086 Johnson Rd. just before 8 p.m. Sunday, where initial investigation showed that Wilson lost control while traveli

Will your state have abortion on the ballot this year?

Deadlines are coming up between now and July 5 in five states where advocates are trying to gather enough voters' signatures to put abortion-related questions on ballots in November's elections.Measures that would enshrine the right to abortion in state constitutions are already on the ballot in four states, and officials in two more are checking whether the petitions submitted there are valid. Additionally, New York's attorney general is trying to get a question reinstated after a court removed

Watch: Buffalo Fire Department truck collides with vehicle on Elmwood Avenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Fire Department fire truck collided with a vehicle on the 2100 block of Elmwood Avenue Saturday night, a City of Buffalo official said.The collision happened just before 8:20 p.m. outside of the News 4 WIVB building. Authorities said Buffalo Fire was responding to a call when it collided with the vehicle.Officials said initial reports indicated that the injuries were minor in nature.Latest Local NewsWatch: Buffalo Fire Department truck collides with vehicle on

Tonawanda, Kenmore pools to open for week amid high temperatures

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With high temperatures being forecasted for next week, the outdoor pools in the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore will be open for the week, Town of Tonawanda spokesperson Kevin Keenan said.“With extremely high temperatures forecasted for this time of year, we have taken the unusual step of opening these pools early,” Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger said. “They will be a refreshing option as people deal with temperatures in the 90

Cooling centers to open around Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With extreme heat expected to affect Western New York this week, the City of Buffalo has announced several cooling centers across the city.Temperatures across the area are expected to be in the mid-to high 90s beginning on Monday and lasting through the entire week."Cooling Centers are an important part of our City’s emergency response plan during extreme
heat events. It’s especially critical to make sure these sites are open and accessible for houseless

62-year-old man killed in crash in Holland

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 62-year-old man was killed in a crash in Holland early Sunday morning, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.Police responded to the intersection of Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, where there had been a two-car crash.Police located a Volkswagen Passat in the brush off the southeastern edge of the roadway with extensive damage. The driver of the vehicle, 62-year-old Grant Brown of Concord, was later pronounced dead. There was

2 injured in 2 separate weekend shootings in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend.In the first one, 15-year-old boy was injured on Mapleridge Avenue early Saturday morning.Police responded to the shooting, on the first block of Mapleridge, just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The teen was transported to ECMC, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.The second occurred on the 2000 block of South Park Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Saturday night. Police said a 31-year-old

15-year-old injured in shooting on Mapleridge

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting on Mapleridge Avenue early Saturday morning, according to Buffalo police.Police responded to the shooting, on the first block of Mapleridge, just before 1 a.m. Saturday.
The teen was transported to ECMC, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.Latest Local News15-year-old i

Community holds benefit for DC Theatricks owners 15 months after devastating fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community gathered together at a fundraiser on Saturday for a costume company that lost everything last year following a fire.
In March 2023, the building that DC Theatricks operated in went up in flames, leading to the business losing all of its costumes, equipment and supplies.
That same fire also took the life of Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno.Buffalo firefighter dies battling downtown blazeThe tragedy of losing one of Buffalo's emergency personnel touched the enti

Buffalo Public Schools announces half days next week due to heat

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced that they are implementing four half days next week due to the National Weather Service's forecast of excessive heat in the Buffalo area, Jeffrey Hammond, the school's director of public relations and information, said in a statement.The half days will be implemented for students in pre-K through eighth grade on June 17, 18, 20 and 21.Lunch will be served to all students before their dismissal. Students will be released three and a half ho

85-year-old woman in pursuit of 1,000 skydives crosses Niagara Falls off her list

YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Kim Knor could be described as adventurous, brave and proof that age is nothing but a number.
Her biggest thrill-seeking passion, however, is tandem skydiving.The 85-year-old has set out to complete 1,000 tandem skydives -- a goal that started in 1959. This weekend, she added Niagara Falls to her list of jumps.
"I've been trying to get to 1,000 jumps since I started in 1959," Knor said. "I've had many interruptions, raising a family, different things -- life gets in th

Gentle giant Max looking for his forever home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Max, a Great Pyrenees and lab mix looking for his forever home.Max was described as docile not super active despite his 90-pound frame, and he loves taking naps and short walks. He gets along well with other dogs, too.To learn more about Max and how to adopt him, watch the video above or click here.Adam Gorski is a Buffalo native who joined theNews 4team in 2022. You can find more of his workhere.

Newfane home believed to be total loss after fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Newfane home is believed to be a total loss after a fire damaged the structure Friday night, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.Officials said the blaze began around 9:20 p.m., with several calls reporting a possible house fire at the home on Ridge Road.
Occupants of the residence were safely assisted out of the burning home by a fire official who happened to be driving past at the time. Several fire companies eventually were able to extinguish the blaze.An i

Pedestrian fatally struck by multiple vehicles on I-90 in Hamburg

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unidentified pedestrian was fatally struck by multiple vehicles Friday night on I-90 in Hamburg, New York State Police announced.Troopers said a Lexus was traveling eastbound on I-90 around 9:40 p.m. when it struck something in the roadway. After the operator pulled over and called 911, it was later determined the vehicle struck an unknown male.The victim was struck by "numerous" other vehicles and tractor-trailers, according to police. The male's remains were transpor