Tariff threats may drive Canadian businesses to Buffalo

Published   Feb 05, 2025 03:32AM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The recent threat of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadians has led Canadian manufacturers to look at Buffalo as a possible place to set up shop. President of Invest Buffalo Niagara Thomas Kucharski said when the potential tariffs were announced back in December, he got a surge in Canadian businesses interested [...] ... Read more

Jayhawks Secure Two Wins In Home WNYAC Meet

In their first WNYAC meet of the season, the Jamestown Community College women’s swimming & diving team picked up a pair of wins Wednesday evening at the Physical Education Complex.

The Jayhawks (2-0) took down Monroe CC 94-74 and got ... Read more

North Buffalo woman goes 53 days without reliable heat in he

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman living in North Buffalo has not had reliable heat in her apartment for nearly two months. The new apartment building WIVB News 4 has been reporting on is located at 1585 Hertel Ave. Only one of the tenants, Giana Rio, ... Read more

Former Buffalo police officer pleads guilty for shooting 14-

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A retired Buffalo police officer admitted to assault on Tuesday after shooting a 14-year-old last year in the parking lot of Marine Drive Apartments, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced. Antonio Roman, 67, sus ... Read more

Buffalo distillery concerned by divide between Canadian and U.S. spirits

Published   Feb 04, 2025 03:34AM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Before President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada and Mexico, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered American-made liquor to be removed from Canadians shelves. Even with that pause, the threat of future tariffs concerns one local distillery. “It's the first time we've experienced this, that's for sure,” [...] ... Read more

Chris Scanlon shares plans to increase property taxes, insti

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon shared his plans to increase property taxes, instill an occupancy tax for hotels and called for more state funding on Tuesday at a joint budget hearing in Albany. The increase is one way Scan ... Read more

Lackawanna votes to ban Airbnb's, other short-term rentals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lackawanna city officials voted 3-2 Monday night to ban short-term rentals such as Airbnb's and Vrbo's. The decisions affects all districts of the city. It not only ends the ability for new ones, it also forces more than two ... Read more

Sabres win 4 straight for first time in 2 seasons

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, Dennis Gilbert asserted his home team's toughness, backup goaltender James Reimer stepped in to make 27 saves, and the Sabres closed out a victorious four-game homestand with a redemptive ... Read more