Buffalo woman charged with fatally striking victim with car following altercation - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was arraigned Friday after she allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian with a car following an altercation in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said 21-year-old Iyanna R. Scott allegedly drove two male passengers in a Hyundai Elantra to a Walden Avenue car wash on the evening of May 19. While outside the car wash, Scott and one of the passengers allegedly got into an altercation, causing the two men to walk away.Scott allege

Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda announces counterproposal submission to Catholic Diocese

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local Catholic churches only have a few weeks left to submit their counterproposals after the Buffalo Diocese recommended the closure of nearly 90 worship sites.
The diocese reported that no church family has requested a meeting to discuss these recommendations yet, but some parishioners are questioning their inclusion on the list.Throughout the region, parishioners have expressed various concerns regarding the Road to Renewal process.Where will the ministries go? Faith

Monks walking from Florida to Niagara Falls to promote world peace reach WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly a dozen Buddhist monks walking from Key West, Florida to Niagara Falls to raise awareness about achieving world peace have officially reached Western New York.This walk for world peace began on March 31, and event organizers said the monks from all parts of the world travel about 30 miles a day on average. On Monday, they traveled Route 5 and Route 20 in the Southern Tier, heading toward Grand Island and eventually Terrapin Point.Their 2,000-mile journey has taken

Horizon Health sees news trends amid opioid epidemic

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local police are concerned about a deadly batch of drugs circulating in the Buffalo area. At least eight people have died over the past week, with the latest victim in Grand Island.
In this overdose case, the person who died was a 58-year-old man. Local health officials said they're seeing more middle-aged people and more seniors overdosing, not just younger people. This overdose death happened Friday night on East River Road.This comes after seven people died of suspecte

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Horizon Health sees new trends amid opioid epidemic

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local police are concerned about a deadly batch of drugs circulating in the Buffalo area. At least eight people have died over the past week, with the latest victim in Grand Island.
In this overdose case, the person who died was a 58-year-old man. Local health officials said they're seeing more middle-aged people and more seniors overdosing, not just younger people. This overdose death happened Friday night on East River Road.This comes after seven people died of suspecte

Platter's, Ellicott Brewing Company release new summer beer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda's Platter's Chocolate Factory and Ellicottville Brewing Company came together to create a new beer: Pineapple Orange Whip Dessert Ale, featuring flavors of tropical pineapple, fresh orange purée, and hints of creamy vanilla.The drink is inspired by Platter Cafe's signature summer whipped frozen dessert. It's currently available in four packs with 16-ounce cans in Western New York bars, grocery stores and beer stores.Ellicottville Brewing Company and

18-year-old charged in connection with Bailey Avenue shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An 18-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a shooting Saturday on Bailey Avenue that left a 53-year-old woman wounded, according to Buffalo police.Police responded to the 1600 block of Bailey around 3:20 p.m., where a car had allegedly been shot at. A 13-year-old and her mother were in the car at the time and the vehicle was struck multiple times, according to police.While officers were on scene, a second 911 call was made stating that a woman had been

18-year-old arraigned in connection with Bailey Avenue shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An 18-year-old woman was arraigned on charges Sunday morning in connection with a shooting Saturday on Bailey Avenue that left a 53-year-old woman wounded, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.Police responded to the 1600 block of Bailey around 3:20 p.m., where a car had allegedly been shot at. A 13-year-old and her mother were in the car at the time and the vehicle was struck multiple times, according to police.While officers were on scene, a seco

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Canalside to host 1800s-era tall ship in early July

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canalside will host tall ship Lettie G. Howard on July 6-7, giving visitors the chance to board the historic vessel and take free tours throughout each day.
The wooden ship launched in 1893 is the "sole surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner with a homeport of New York City," according to a news release. The vessel was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
Those interested in checking out the ship can do so through public tours from 1 p.m. to 6

WNY awarded $18 million for various traffic, emission improvements

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several towns and cities in Western New York have been awarded a portion of $18 million for various traffic and emission improvements, the New York State Department of Transportation said Monday.The funding was part of $61.4 million awarded to 21 different projects across the state to "support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion" in the area.The awards can be seen below:
$3,576,000 to the Town of Amherst to reconfigure the Maple R

Police: No complaint made regarding Walden Galleria bathroom social media claim

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a claim circulated on social media regarding an alleged incident inside a Walden Galleria bathroom, Cheektowaga Police told WIVB News 4 there has been no complaint made that "even slightly resembles" the situation as of Monday.Police said that neither the department nor staff at the Walden Galleria had received any complaint that corroborated the details of the social media post, which they added has an "unknown origin."Out of caution, police said a detective has be

Sabres announce preseason schedule; includes 3 games at KeyBank Center

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres announced their preseason schedule on Monday, which includes three games at KeyBank Center as part of six exhibition tilts.Buffalo will kick off the slate on Sept. 21 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will finish off the preseason on Sept. 30 against the Detroit Red Wings.The full schedule can be seen below (all games start at 7 p.m.):
Sat., Sept. 21: vs PittsburghMon., Sept. 23: vs ColumbusTue., Sept. 24: at PittsburghThu., Sept. 26: at OttawaSa

Longtime Niagara University president dies at 85

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Longtime Niagara University President Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., who served as the leader of the school for over a decade, died on Sunday at age 85, the school announced.Levesque served as the president of Niagara from 2000-2013. During his time at NU, the school built the Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences, the 56,000 square-foot Academic Complex and Bisgrove Hall and renovated two on-campus theatres as well as the admissions center."Father Levesque

Serial burglar arrested for 25 different incidents since November 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man who has been arrested over 120 times since 2006 has been arrested in connection with a string of robberies and burglaries dating back to November 2022, Buffalo police said Monday morning.Corey Anthony, 34, was taken into custody last Wednesday. Police said he was arrested in connection with 25 different incidents, including 18 felony incidents, of burglary, robberies and larcenies. He was charged for his role in two robberies, 16 burglaries and 24 larce

Man charged following motorcycle chase in Jamestown

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man is facing a host of charges following a motorcycle chase over the weekend, according to the Jamestown Police Department.Police said that just after 2:15 a.m. Saturday, they observed a motorcycle with no license plates, being operated by 26-year-old Darius L. Franklin. Police said they were also aware that Franklin's driving privileges had been revoked by the state.
Police attempted to stop Franklin and he fled, which resulted in a chase through the no

St. Benedict parishioner pushes back against Buffalo Diocese closure recommendation

EGGERTSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — This month, the Buffalo Diocese rolled out its recommendations to merge or close more than 70 worship sites as it seeks to rightsize and reshape itself.All parish families across western New York have now had the list of recommended closures or mergers for the last two weeks.The diocese confirmed with News 4 Sunday that no family has yet to request a meeting to change those recommendations. Still, parishioners are pushing back against the diocese.Churches begin

Crime Stoppers offering up to $7,500 for information on homicide of 3-year-old

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for the homicide of three-year-old Ramone Carter.Carter was shot and killed Friday night on Domedion Avenue in Buffalo. His 7-year-old sister was grazed by gunfire and is expected to recover from her injures.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers WNY at (716) 867-6161 or submit a tip by downloa

Jessica Pegula wins Berlin title to ready for Wimbeldon

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula won her fifth career singles title on Sunday in Berlin, finishing her rain-delayed semifinal defeat of top seed Coco Gauff before rallying to beat Anna Kalinskaya in three sets of the Berlin Open final.Coming days before the start of Wimbledon, where Pegula reached the quarterfinals last year, this was the first championship on grass for the world's fifth-ranked player, born in Buffalo and daughter of Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula.The 30-year-old

Buffalo considered one of the most affordable cities for housing

(NewsNation) — Five U.S. cities are considered "impossibly unaffordable" when it comes to housing, placing them among the most expensive markets in the world, according to a new study.However, Buffalo was named as one of the most affordable cities in the world.Researchers at Chapman University and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy in Canada analyzed 94 major cities in eight countries and determined San Jose, California is the least affordable housing market in the U.S. The Silicon Vall

Allegany County man arrested on murder charge after Woodhull shooting

WOODHULL, N.Y. (WETM) -- An Allegany County man is facing a murder charge after police say he fatally shot a man in Woodhull on Saturday morning.Bradly J. Maddalena, 24, of Wellsville, was arrested after an investigation into a reported fatal shooting. According to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, Maddalena called 911 at about 8:44 a.m. on June 22 and said that he shot and killed a man during an altercation on County Route 101 in Woodhull.
The victim was identified as 57-year-old Wayne E. Mo

Bisons star suspended 80 games for PED violation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bisons star Orelvis Martinez, who made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene.Martínez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster since November 2022. He went 1 for 3 with a strikeout on Friday at Cleveland.Prior to Friday he played 63 games with the Bisons this season, hitting .260 and leading the team w

Bisons slugger suspended 80 games for PED violation

NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bisons slugger Orelvis Martinez, who made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene.Martínez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster since November 2022. He went 1 for 3 with a strikeout on Friday at Cleveland.Prior to Friday he played 63 games with the Bisons this season, hitting .260 and leading the te

'Very playful, full of joy': Family members remember the life of a 3-year-old killed in Buffalo shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three-year-old Ramone Carter was riding his tricycle Friday night on Domedion Avenue in Buffalo. He was with his seven-year-old sister, Jamiah, when they were both shot during an outdoor family gathering.The siblings were both taken to the hospital. Jamiah is expected to recover from her injuries. Ramone was later declared deceased at ECMC.Family members and anti-violence organizations gathered Saturday to honor the young life senselessly murdered."I know we've been

Matilda has puppy energy and needs a forever home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Matilda, a "sweetheart" with plenty of puppy energy.Matilda loves to cuddle and was described as a "couch potato" who loves people. However, she is working on being around other dogs.To learn more about Matilda and how to adopt her, 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.

Two children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an outdoor gathering in Schiller Park.
Two children were struck by gunfire just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, according to Buffalo Police. Ferry-Fillmore District Officers responded to the call to the first block of Domedion Avenue.
Both children were taken to local hospitals, one with serious injuries, according to authorities.
Anyone with information is asked to text or call the Confidential TIPCALL Li

'A painful day': 3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after a shooting Friday night in Buffalo, police officials said.Police responded around 9:30 p.m. to the first block of Domedion Avenue, where officials said two young children had been shot during an outdoor family gathering.
Both children were taken to local hospitals, with the 3-year-old being rushed in a police vehicle to ECMC where he was later declared deceased. The 7-year-old girl was grazed by gunfi

3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after a shooting Friday night in Buffalo, police officials said.Police responded around 9:30 p.m. to the first block of Domedion Avenue, where officials said two young children had been shot during an outdoor gathering.
Both children were taken to local hospitals, and the 3-year-old boy was later declared deceased at ECMC. The 7-year-old girl was grazed by gunfire and is being treated at Oishei Children's H

2 children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an outdoor gathering in Schiller Park.
Two children were struck by gunfire just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, according to Buffalo Police. Ferry-Fillmore District Officers responded to the call to the first block of Domedion Avenue.
Both children were taken to local hospitals, one with serious injuries, according to authorities.
Anyone with information is asked to text or call the Confidential TIPCALL Li

North Tonawanda residents ask state leaders to end crypto-mining operation

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents of North Tonawanda are calling on the New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation (DEC) to do something about the Digihost crypto-mining plant.On June 20, neighbors and advocates gathered for a press conference urging the DEC to deny the operation's air permit renewal application and the two-year moratorium on crypto mining.
Digihost purchased the power plant on Erie Avenue from Fortistar and began using powerful computers to mine for crypto

Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports helps people with disabilities Ride for Roswell

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Tyler Ball was around 7 years old, he received his first handcycle. For Ball, who has spina bifida, the handcycle gave him a chance to get out of his wheelchair and ride around with his friends around town."Being on a bike really allowed me to be just like all of my other friends, and go on bike rides, and go on trails through the park," Ball said. "This is truly just a recreational thing that you can pick up and learn in a couple hours, and then you can translate it