Katie Alexander
News 4, WIVB-TV
Buffalo, NY, United States
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WATCH: Governor Cuomo makes daily COVID-19 update at noon
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Andrew Cuomo will make his daily COVID-19 response briefing starting at 12 p.m. → Read More
Erie County Comptroller warns public of coronavirus test scams
(WIVB)–Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw is warning everyone about scams involving coronavirus test kits. Testing kits are in short supply here in New York and around the world and now scam artists are offering fake kits for sale. Mychajliw is advising everyone that the kits are fraudulent. He said people should know that there are […] → Read More
Niagara Falls business helping volunteer sewers ramp up mask production for healthcare workers
Western New Yorkers are answering the call to donate masks for healthcare providers. A furloughed bartender is using his community connections to help ramp up production. → Read More
Wegmans increasing employee pay during pandemic
(WIVB)- Wegmans is showing some appreciation to their workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company is providing a temporary $2.00 pay increase during March and April. The pay boost was announced in a letter sent to employees this week. Wegmans senior officials acknowledge that despite employees having concerns of their own, they are still out […] → Read More
Buffalo Behind the Scenes: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Monday morning, we took a deeper dive into the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo. Learn more about the place where President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901 in the videos above and below. → Read More
Buffalo’s Best Ski Resort: Holiday Valley
We wanted to know what Buffalo's best ski resort is, and you answered Holiday Valley! → Read More
Preparing for Winter Break at your local library
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system has a full schedule of free family activities planned across its 37 branches to keep kids busy and learning while they're out of school next week. → Read More
Where is Buffalo’s best salon or spa?
Vote here! → Read More
Buffalo Behind the Scenes: The Buffalo History Museum
News 4's Katie Alexander shows us what she discovered. → Read More
Prosecutors ask for 37-46 months of prison time for Cameron Collins, son of Chris Collins
In a letter to the judge, prosecutors said Cameron exploited his father's breach of trust for his own benefit, which is a crime that warrants prison time. → Read More
You Already Shnow University hoodies now available
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Limited edition “You Already Shnow University” hoodies are available in time for the Bills 2019 playoff run. In primetime Sunday Night Football, on December 15, the country watched as Bills offensive tackle, Dion Dawkins, announced he went to ‘You Already Shnow University’ at the start of the game against the Pittsburgh […] → Read More
Buffalo’s new Apostolic Administrator attends first public event in WNY; talks bankruptcy possibility
“My ears are open, my eyes are open, and I have to get all of the facts,” Bishop Edward Scharfenberger told News 4. → Read More
Hundreds of volunteers build new playground in one day at MLK Park
About 300 volunteers spent their Friday building a new playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. → Read More
New rowing gym offers killer workout without killing your joints
Buffalo Row opened a couple weeks ago and has welcomed first-time rowers ranging in age from 10 to 84. → Read More
Woman dead, driver arrested after fatal West Seneca crash
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -Police arrested a man and charged him with a DWI for his alleged involvement in a fatal crash Sunday morning. Police say it happened around 5:30 a.m. on Southwestern Boulevard. Four people were involved in the one-car crash, two men and two women. A female passenger was pronounced dead at the […] → Read More
Cheektowaga man using video games to raise money for Roswell Park
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is getting a little boost of support these days from video game fans. Josh Piesczynski, of Cheektowaga, is helping lead that charge.He’s using his Twitch stream to drive donations to Roswell Park.That platform allows people to watch him play his favorite games, something he’s spent […] → Read More
WNYers carrying flags from Dawn to Dusk to honor 9/11 victims
Members of the public are invited to join the flag carriers. You can bring your own American flag or borrow one from Team RWB, and you can do as few or as many laps with the group as you'd like. → Read More
Police identify victim in fatal East Side shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo Police have confirmed the identity of a man involved in a deadly shooting on the city’s East Side. Police say 36- year – old Norzell Aldrige of Cheektowaga died at Erie County Medical Center, after a shooting on Koons Avenue and Sycamore Street just after 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night. A […] → Read More
Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s east side
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating a double shooting on the city’s east side. Authorities say the shooting happened around 7 p.m. Saturday night on Koons Avenue and Sycamore Street during a dispute involving a number of people. The victims were transported to ECMC in civilian vehicles. A 36-year-old Cheektowaga male died from […] → Read More
Wing King: Good veggie wings are here to stay at Wing Fest
Wing Fest features a plant-based option this year for the first time. We asked festival attendees whether there’s a place for that at the distinctly meat-centered event. → Read More