Patrick Ryan
News 4, WIVB-TV
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Former Canisius High School teacher to speak at Jason Arno’s funeral
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nearly 1,000 out-of-town firefighters and others are expected to attend the funeral of fallen Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno. Among those out-of-towners, a former Canisius High School teacher of Arno will deliver the homily during Friday’s funeral. Rev. James Van Dyke, S.J., president of Georgetown Preparatory School in Maryland, taught for many […] → Read More
Buffalonians contend with icy sidewalks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The sun was a welcome sight for Buffalonians Friday, but the temps are still low following thursday’s ice storm. Travel, especially for those on foot has been tricky. If you drove around Buffalo Friday, you’ll see pedestrians taking to the streets to avoid iced-over sidewalks. Here in North Buffalo, many faced […] → Read More
Family of Club Marcella shooting victim shares story
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of 21-year-old Jorge Garcia-Leon says he was shot and killed inside Club Marcella one week ago. And now they’re sharing his story and calling for justice. “He died in his dad’s arms and my daughter holding onto him, begging him to stay,” said Jeanne Gang, Garcia-Leon’s mother. Gang says […] → Read More
90-foot fall at Niagara Falls kills woman, child critical
A rescue operation took place on Goat Island in Niagara Falls after a woman jumped into the Niagara Gorge with her 5-year-old son. → Read More
90-foot fall at Niagara Falls kills woman, child critical
A rescue operation took place on Goat Island in Niagara Falls after a woman jumped into the Niagara Gorge with her 5-year-old son. → Read More
Williamsville mechanic towed semis off road during blizzard, sheltered drivers
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — With clear pavement and melting snow, it’s hard to believe it’s been a week since the deadly blizzard began. After whiteout conditions stranded many, including truckers, one local business mechanic jumped in to help. “They weren’t happy most of them were scared. It was a scary situation,” said Jeff Schwartz, owner, […] → Read More
‘Tripledemic’ sparks Holiday concerns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The holiday season is in full swing. And as families gather, health experts are warning of an uptick in illnesses. With talks of a “tripledemic,” many have questions. The “tripledemic.” COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and the flu. Those are the big three illnesses doctors are worried about this holiday season. Dr. […] → Read More
Gunfire detection pilot program moves forward in Masten District
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new method of tracking gun violence and police dispatch is expected to soon be in Buffalo’s Masten District. Residents gathered Saturday morning at Masten’s monthly stakeholder town hall to learn more. Councilmember Ulysees Wingo said those who don’t live around gun violence will never understand the trauma it causes. That’s […] → Read More
Bills’ Jordan Poyer surprises East Aurora middle school student
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — You could feel the excitement at East Aurora Middle School when sixth-grader Logan Neri had a very special visit from his favorite Buffalo Bills player. If there’s one thing to know about sixth-grader Logan Neri, he loves the Buffalo Bills. Naturally, he was pumped when East Aurora Middle School won […] → Read More
Buffalo clubs on alert in wake of deadly Colorado gay club shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The LGBTQ+ community is on high alert after five people were killed and 25 others injured in that Colorado Springs gay club shooting. News 4 spoke with the owners of the popular Club Marcella to see how they’re keeping guests safe. Club Marcella opened up on Pearl Street in 1995. since […] → Read More
‘The stoke level is high’: Holiday Valley opens for season
ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friday was opening day at Holiday Valley where ski and snowboard enthusiasts are lining up for all that downhill excitement. And ski resort employees say it is worth all the long hours to make this magic happen. It was a busy day on the slopes at Holiday Valley as winter sports […] → Read More
Josh Allen’s neighbors help dig him out ahead of Browns game
Two lifelong Buffalo Bills fans lent a hand Saturday when they helped dig out their snowed-in neighbors. That included one very special neighbor — Bills quarterback Josh Allen. → Read More
Holiday Valley gears up for the season as snow moves in
ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the snow starts to fall at Holiday Valley and the COVID-19 restrictions at the Canadian border lifted, officials at the ski resort are gearing up for a big season. As Western New York gets ready for its first blast of snow for the season, our local ski resorts are firing […] → Read More
Erie County clerk candidates weigh in on political violence as election day approaches
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As candidates round the corner on the final leg of this election, getting voters to the polls is a top priority. But, for many politicians, recent acts of political violence are in the back of their minds. “I think it’s political terrorism. Anything that tries to influence an election should be […] → Read More
WNY businesses partner to give away a free deck to a local Veteran
(WIVB) — Veteran’s Day is just a week away and local builders are coming together to honor those who’ve served. “And to give back to the Veterans for what they’ve given for us. I mean they fought for our freedom, so it’s a small token of admiration to say thank you,” said Kevin Coppola, co-owner, […] → Read More
Kenmore doctor accused of sexually abusing 2 patients
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A doctor from Kenmore has been indicted for allegedly sexually abusing two female patients in 2019. 68-year-old Mark D. Fisher is accused of subjecting an adult female patient to sexual contact by forcible compulsion on or about August 13, 2019, while working as a physician at the Depew ECMC Outpatient Behavioral […] → Read More
Four dead in Erie County murder-suicide
NEWSTEAD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people are dead Thursday after a string of shootings in Eastern Erie County. A man shot and killed two women in two separate homes in the Town of Clarence, according to Erie County Undersheriff William J. Cooley. The man then went to the Ten-X Shooting Club at 8081 Greenbush Rd. […] → Read More
Dunkirk biotechnology plant laying off 38 employees
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Layoffs are hitting a biotechnology plant in Dunkirk, leaving almost 40 employees searching for new jobs. ImmunityBio, Inc. placed 38 employees on “inactive status” as of Sept. 29, terminating those employees as of Dec. 28. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the New York State Department of […] → Read More
2 charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud in Hamburg bust
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Undercover law enforcement busted two citizens of India trying to get married in Hamburg for a green card. Dishant Patel, 24, and Shweta Patel, 23, who both were living in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the time, are facing a conspiracy to commit marriage fraud charges. It’s alleged that both Patels tried to […] → Read More
Student in custody after fights outside of McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several Buffalo Police vehicles swarmed McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue after fights broke out Tuesday afternoon. Buffalo Police officers were first spotted outside the school around 3:45 p.m. A BPD spokesperson said no one was injured and a 16-year-old male student is in custody after “a number of fights involving […] → Read More