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Bill aims to support New York State volunteer firefighters
May 18, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A state bill to support volunteer firefighters across New York State is now one step closer to becoming law. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Karen McMahon, increases the volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers tax credit from $200 to $800 for individuals and then $400 to $1,600 for joint filers. The bill [...]
Pongo is looking for a forever home
May 17, 2026 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Pongo, who is looking for a forever home. Pongo is full of energy and looking for a loving home. "I definitely think that he would do much better in a home with another dog just due to his energy," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance [...]
Volunteers honor veterans with marker raising initiative
May 17, 2026 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Volunteers honored fallen veterans on Sunday in Cheektowaga at the Mount Calvary Cemetery with a veteran marker raising. A dedicated group of volunteers in partnership with the cemetery worked to uncover and raise the markers, ensuring remembrance, as part of the restoration project. Organizers said they have helped resurface almost 2,000 [...]
CEPA Art Gallery hosts 1K race
May 17, 2026 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The CEPA Art Gallery held its first annual 1K race on Sunday. The race served as an end to the chapter for the gallery after a neighboring building had a water system malfunction in February, flooding the center's darkroom and educational facility and closing the entire building for several days. "I [...]
Bittersweet Pride: Joy at the Long Beach parade, outrage over canceled festival
May 17, 2026 - Us 
Hundreds celebrated at the Long Beach Pride parade, but the weekend was overshadowed by the abrupt, last-minute cancellation of the popular decades-old festival.
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