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Cuts impacting health care and schools

Rich Newberg — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:34:31 GMT

Governor David Paterson wants to cut spending by five billion dollars to attack projected state deficits over the next two years.

Mayor and challenger taking gloves off

Rich Newberg — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:02:15 GMT

As the case of the stolen parking pass "stokes" the fires of controversy in this political season, the mayor and his challenger are taking off the gloves.

Reaction to City Hall controversy

Rich Newberg — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:44:49 GMT

Calls for a federal investigation of Buffalo City Hall are leading to more mudslinging.

Beating victim's family demands action

Rich Newberg — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:00:37 GMT

The family of a young white man brutally beaten by a group of black teenagers in Buffalo is demanding action from city leaders and the police.

Family talks about heroic efforts

Rich Newberg — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:24:39 GMT

A seasoned emergency room doctor was among three good samaritans who put themselves at risk to save three lives after a horrific crash on the Niagara Thruway.

New fire recruits could be hired

Aaron Mason — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:38:25 GMT

News 4 is learning more Monday night about what happened inside the Buffalo delicatessen where Lieutenant Charles McCarthy and firefighter Jonathan Croom lost their lives one week ago.

Genesee Street store passed inspection

Rich Newberg — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:45:55 GMT

News 4 is learning more about the tragic last moments of the lives of Lieutenant Charles McCarthy and firefighter Jonathan Croom.

Thousands honor their fallen brothers

Rich Newberg — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:08:57 GMT

It was a rare and inspiring scene along the streets of Buffalo Friday.

Investigators search for clues in fire

Rich Newberg — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:00:51 GMT

As the cause of the fire remains a mystery, smoke inhalation is now blamed for killing two veteran life-savers.

Deadly 9-1-1 fire calls released

Rich Newberg — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:07:19 GMT

The 9-1-1 calls placed seconds after a deadly fire began in a Genesee Street store have been released.

More outrage over possible hate crime

Rich Newberg — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:22:24 GMT

There's more outrage over a possible hate crime case in Buffalo. One crusader against violence is calling for stiff penalties once the attackers are caught.

Firefighters put lives of others first

Rich Newberg — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:41:33 GMT

Lieutenant Charles "Chip" McCarthy of Rescue One and Firefighter Jonathan Croom of Ladder 7 are gone because they put the lives of others first.

Woman faces 50 counts of animal cruelty

Rich Newberg — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:38:14 GMT

News 4 is learning more about a woman accused of keeping more than four dozen cats in deplorable conditions.

Family speaks out on severe beating

Rich Newberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:42:45 GMT

A man savagely beaten with a piece of concrete on Buffalo's east side remains in the hospital with a severe head injury.

Insurance giant adds hundreds of jobs

Rich Newberg — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:06:27 GMT

Insurance giant GEICO is expanding in western New York and adding hundreds of jobs.

Powell helps unveil Veterans memorial

Rich Newberg — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:49:51 GMT

After years of work by volunteers, a Veterans memorial in the Town of Tonawanda is finally complete. A visit by General Colin Powell highlighted Tuesday's dedication ceremony at Kenney Field.

Paying for costly repairs in Gowanda

Rich Newberg — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:43:23 GMT

Following last week's devastating floods in Gowanda, many storm-weary residents are now wondering how they'll pay for costly repairs.

Residents receive truckload of goodwill

Rich Newberg — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:23:10 GMT

The hard work continues after Sunday's damaging storms on the southern tier. Gowanda residents received a truckload of goodwill from the City of Good Neighbors.

National Guard steps in to help

Rich Newberg — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:51:50 GMT

The Army National Guard's 152nd engineering company out of Buffalo has begun doing the heavy lifting in Gowanda, clearing flood ravaged streets of damaged and ruined property.

Broadcasters present 5K Celebrity Run

Rich Newberg — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:48:23 GMT

News 4 Senior Correspondent Rich Newberg sounded the starter's pistol as more than 200 runners and walkers kicked-off the first annual 5K Celebrity Run presented by the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.

Salamanca man faces sexual abuse charge

Rich Newberg — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:27:22 GMT

Authorities call him one of the worst sexual predators ever on the southern tier. Shawn Snyder, a father of two, is behind bars, accused of preying on young children.

Former student in center of controversy

Rich Newberg — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:49:35 GMT

Jayvonna Kincannon is back in the center of a swirling controversy. The former McKinley High School student faced allegations that she punched a police officer.

West Seneca car dealer not in GM plans

Rich Newberg — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:47:19 GMT

Gillogly Chevrolet in West Seneca has received a "Dear John letter" from General Motors. It's the first known GM dealership in western New York to get the bad news.

Critical audit of WNY school district

Rich Newberg — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:41:17 GMT

The state's comptroller has released a critical audit of one western New York school district.

UB partners with police to curb crime

Rich Newberg — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:30:16 GMT

It's an area bustling with culture and nightlife, but Buffalo's University Heights is also no stranger to crime. The city and the University at Buffalo are teaming up to take back the neighborhood.

Major audit of block grant programs

Rich Newberg — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:44:54 GMT

A federal investigation is about to get underway into Buffalo's use of more than $60 million dollars of federal funding.

Tornado hits Onoville camping area

Rich Newberg — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:06:43 GMT

Tornadoes have been confirmed in Genesee and Monroe Counties, and the National Weather Service confirmed two additional twisters touched down in Cattaraugus County, one in Allegany State Park, and another in Onoville.

Sparks fly over energy-related projects

Rich Newberg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:47:23 GMT

The state is now allowing the New York Power Authority to raise capital for energy-related projects throughout New York.

Wrecking yard wrecked by fire

Rich Newberg — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:52:15 GMT

There was a raging inferno in Niagara County. A junkyard filled with hundreds of cars went up in flames.

Fundraiser planned for Senate Democrats

Rich Newberg — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:31:58 GMT

They just gave thousands of your dollars for raises to State Senate staffers. That comes after a Senate stalemate that stymied the state for a month, and just before a Buffalo fundraiser to collect thousands more for Senate Democrats.