Angelica Morrison, News 4, WIVB-TV

Angelica Morrison

News 4, WIVB-TV

Buffalo, NY, United States

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Past articles by Angelica:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes its post-COVID return to Delaware Avenue in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has returned to Buffalo. There was lots of excitement in the air, as thousands of Western New Yorkers descended along Delaware Avenue for the long awaited and long overdue event. “It’s been a great week in the City of Buffalo,” Buffalo […] → Read More

Police: Lockport man arrested in hit-and-run drove two miles with victim still on his car

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Niagara County Sheriff’s office said Amazon contractor Rafael Medina-Gonzalez was helping an employee who’s vehicle was stuck near a driveway on Dysinger Road in the Town of Lockport Saturday. Medina-Gonzalez was then hit by a car and the impact caused his body to land on top of the vehicle and […] → Read More

Local fundraiser takes aim at ending food insecurity in western New York

“We’re going to have a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables and anything that a full service grocery store would have,” said Alexander J. Wright, general manager of the African Heritage Food Co-Op. → Read More

Anglers head to Small Boat Harbor for ice fishing

“I got two bites and they got away! It’s my first time ice fishing,” said Ernesto Alvarez of Lackawanna. “I can get into it.” → Read More

Parents of a Buffalo child with autism and PICA sue the Buffalo School District for child’s right to in-person learning

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Edward Speidel and Amy Szafranski share four kids together and two dogs. Their 10-year-old son has autism and a host of other challenges, like Pica, an eating disorder that causes people to eat things that are not food. While most of the kids in the Buffalo Public School District went back […] → Read More

NYS Police set up a recruitment center inside the Walden Galleria; test for new recruits coming in a few weeks

Several years ago, Adrienne Threats went on a shopping trip with her mom at the Walden Galleria.She left that shopping trip, not just with shopping bags full of stuff, but she left with an opportunity to join the state police. “I had signed up for the civil service exam for the Buffalo PD and I […] → Read More

Starting today — Local kids get vacinated against the coronavirus

The CDC authorized a low dose of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine this week for kids ages 5 to 11. This broadens the vaccine availability to kids to most kids and teens ages 5 to 18. “Right now, we have 900 doses on hand,” said Dr. Steven Lana of Delaware Pediatrics. “It’s been weeks, now, that […] → Read More

Augmented Art Gallery, virtual travel, gift boutique and much more at unique Black Rock shop

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two businesses under one roof promise to bring creativity and wellness together. The Button Factory 716 and Blossom Buffalo are located at 320 Grote Street in Black Rock. At Button Factory 716, your creativity can run wild with their augmented art gallery. It’s where drawings, posters, paintings come to life with […] → Read More

Local makeup artist creates Ghoul-Glam look with Halloween Makeovers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Halloween’s right around a corner and local makeup artist Beauty in Bloom wants to help you look your ghoulish best! Gabby Morganti owner of Beauty in Bloom is booking appointments right now for Halloween Makeovers. Her Halloween transformations range from colorful and enchanting to spooky and scary. “Whatever idea you have, […] → Read More

School Bus chaos continues for families in Buffalo

The school bus driver shortage is still causing chaos for families in Buffalo. “I get to do chores. Well, first eat breakfast, do my chores, and then watch TV,” said Malachi Nash. “I also read a book.” That’s what a typical day is like for Malachi Nash of South Buffalo. He’s in the 7th grade […] → Read More

Chautauqua County family turns an old silo built in 1914 into a 9-11 memorial

John Swanson retired from dairy farming back in 2014. He farms hay now and still has a number silos. Swanson and his family decided to turn one of the silos into a memorial for 9-11. “We just thought, being so close to the road that people would see it year round,” said Swanson, who said […] → Read More

Local woman reunites with family after spending nearly a month on ventilator fighting COVID

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was a tearful homecoming for Ericka Morse and her family. The Buffalo native spent almost a month at Buffalo General Hospital intubated with coronavirus. “The doctor said it wasn’t good, but I believe in God. I’m telling you, God answers prayers,” said Denise Morse, Ericka’s mother. “I am so grateful. I’m […] → Read More

Back-to-school shoppers expected to pay more than pre-pandemic levels

The National Retail Federation expects that households will spend about $849 this year for school supplies compared to $685 in 2018. The federation said it’s likely due to more electronic purchases and kids heading back for in-person classes. Local experts said parents are playing catch-up after kids have been sitting at home learning in front […] → Read More

How the pandemic is changing this year’s Niagara County Fair

Tuesday on News 4, Angelica Morrison shared with us how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing this year’s event. → Read More

Hamburg mother says blood donations saved her life; she urges people to help stop the blood shortage

Jody Gavin is a Hamburg is a mother of two. She has a 15-month-old son and another one on the way. She says, unplanned complications with the birth of her first born lead to a loss of blood that could have ended her life. “They couldn’t get the bleeding under control,” she said. “And so […] → Read More

Restaurants under pressure with staffing shortages ; while labor leaders and advocates demand more pay for tipped workers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The staffing shortage continues to impact local restaurants and some restaurants are getting impatient customers. “We actually had people walk away mean and nasty, because we couldn’t seat them right away. We’re short of staffed,” said Caren Paterniti owner of the Howling Rooster. “Have patience. Everyone in the industry, that’s open, is working […] → Read More

Covid-19 chains are off and now many local barbershops, food service, gyms and others are resting easy

The state’s rollback of the remaining covid restrictions was good news for many local businesses. The Men’s Room Barbershop is located on Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg. The management says, they would love to see the seats filled in the shop, but they lack employees. “Things have been rough, we’re having a hard time getting people […] → Read More

July 4 fireworks are back on for the Town of Wheatfield

WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) – With the warmer weather now here in Western New York, many are already planning for the return of summertime activities. The Town of Wheatfield will host a fireworks show at Oppenheim park on July 4 at dark. Town officials say it will go on rain or shine, except if winds exceed 30 miles per hour. → Read More

US Army Ranger Timothy Conneway honored during annual memorial day run and his son leads the way

Crossing the finish line during the Project 33 Memorial Foundation Run was a victorious moment that Timothy Conneway Jr., says he’ll remember for the rest of his life. His dad SGT Timothy Conneway Sr. was a US Army Ranger. He died in June of 2003 after an explosive device hit his vehicle in Iraq. His […] → Read More

Restaurants now have the option to operate at capacity if they welcome only vaccinated patrons; many local restaurant owners say they’re not going along with it

Husband and wife duo, Dave and Nadine Dischner, operate 99 Brick Oven in Lancaster. They say they plan to stay the course and keep at the current capacity restrictions of 75 percent instead of going full capacity for vaccinated only customers.  “Not knowing who is vaccinated, and who is not vaccinated, we would rather air […] → Read More