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Niagara Falls businesses see fewer Canadian, European tourists this summer

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Many businesses on both sides of the border hoped the holiday weekend would bring in customers, but this year, places in Niagara Falls are noticing fewer neighbors to the north stopping over. Chad Fifer, the president of the Aquarium of Niagara, said it's been an unpredictable year for tourism.  "It's [...]

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Kenmore man sentenced for injuring woman in hit-and-run after Bills game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Kenmore man was sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison on Monday after he injured a woman in a hit-and-run in Orchard Park following a Bills game, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced. Alfred Santiago's driver's license was revoked as part of the sentence. Officials said the [...]

Heavily armed immigration agents descend on L.A.'s MacArthur Park

Agents on horseback and in armored vehicles participated in a daytime raid in the heart of Los Angeles' immigrant community.

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Local organizations collecting donations for victims of Texas flooding

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At least 100 people are dead after heavy rain led to immense flooding in Texas. Now, the Western New York community is stepping up to help those in need. Furtastic Adopt-a-thon is a nonprofit organization that partners with local animal rescues to find loving homes for pets in need. One place [...]

Kensington Lions Football Classic returns in two weeks

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) - The 49th Annual Kensington Lions All-Star High School Football Classic is set to take center stage for a farewell to Western New York’s gridiron seniors. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 23 at Orchard Park High School. The third annual girls flag football all-star game kicks off the [...]