Sarah Minkewicz
News 4, WIVB-TV
Buffalo, NY, United States
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‘I thought me and the baby weren’t going to make it’: Lockport woman thanks paramedics for safely delivering baby inside ambulance
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport mother is thanking first responders for helping her deliver her baby inside an ambulance. Mother Roseanna Roman, says she was nervous and scared because she was 24 weeks pregnant. Despite it being a premature labor, paramedics Karen Gavin and Matt Devine successfully delivered a baby boy. “I was terrified […] → Read More
‘The entire region is in mourning:’ Buffalo State professor with ties to Turkey reacts to earthquake aftermath
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers with family and friends in Turkey are keeping a close eye on the situation. Buffalo State University professor Barish Ali is originally from Cyprus and still has family there. He also has friends and Colleagues who live in Turkey and says everyone is shaken up over this. “Earthquakes […] → Read More
Family, friends and Buffalo leaders remember 5 young lives lost in New Year’s Eve house fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Members of the Buffalo community are paying their respects for the Liggin’s family. The family lost five children between the ages of two and 10 in a house fire on Dartmouth avenue on New Years Eve. “It’s very sad, very somber, as anyone would expect. You know you see five coffins, […] → Read More
‘We are really saddened and angered’: Asian-American community in WNY outraged over mass shootings in California
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The mass shootings in California have rattled the Asian-American community here in Buffalo. Jian Feng is the chair of the Chinese Club of Western New York and says it’s hard to even put into words how they’re feeling about this, but they’re sad. “It really brings a lot of feeling that […] → Read More
‘She did a fantastic job and saved that woman’s life’: Local CPR instructor stops class to restart woman’s heart
TOWN OF TONAWANDA N.Y. (WIVB) — A local CPR instructor was at the right place at the right time. During a training course Thursday night in the Town of Tonawanda, Karen Mayfield went from teaching how to give CPR, to saving someone’s life with it. “It was wild, and it just, to me, is just […] → Read More
Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban the production of gas appliances statewide in 2030 takes heat
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a statewide ban on new gas appliances and furnaces by 2030. It’s an idea that’s receiving a lot of heat. The proposal states that gas stoves and appliances can no longer be made after 2030 for smaller buildings and 2035 for larger buildings. If the proposal […] → Read More
Buffalo common council calls for adding new emergency management job, updating equipment for emergency personnel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo is still recovering from the blizzard that claimed the lives of more than 40 people Christmas weekend. City councilmembers met Tuesday to talk about what needs to be done to make sure that doesn’t happen the next time we’re slammed by a storm. One suggestion that was brought up during […] → Read More
‘Anndel was a caring, loving person’: Family remembers essential worker who died in Buffalo blizzard
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — Dozens of families continue to mourn their loved ones who died in the Christmas weekend blizzard. News 4 sat down with the family of Anndel Taylor, an essential worker who was one of the 42 lives lost. “She’s goofy. She’s very funny. A little comedian. Everybody loved her,” Wanda Brown Steele […] → Read More
Bills fans rally around Olean teen battling rare form of cancer
OLEAN N.Y. (WIVB) – Members of Bills Mafia are rallying around a local teen, as she battles Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a rare form of liver cancer. Sophia LaBorde never thought she’d have to fight a rare form of liver cancer, but she also didn’t expect such positive experiences would soon follow. The 12 year-old found out […] → Read More
Fans celebrate victory Monday by stocking up on new Bills gear
ORCHARD PARK N.Y. (WIVB) – A win for the Buffalo Bills, is a win for local businesses. Football fans are heading out to stores to get their hands on the latest Bills gear. Whether fans are cheering on the Buffalo Bills inside the stadium, at a bar, or at the airport, besides making a lot […] → Read More
Cancer survivor gives back by helping kids at Oishei battling the disease
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – A woman from North Tonawanda is providing comfort for children battling cancer at Oishei Children’s Hospital. “Now being a cancer survivor and being able to give back, is just something that means a lot to me as well as my family,” Olivia Gonyea told News 4. When Olivia was eight years […] → Read More
Restaurants and bars prep for Bills season opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Restaurants and bars will score a touchdown tomorrow night when fans gather to watch the big game. Local restaurants spoke live with News 4 at 6. View the full segment above. → Read More
Legal age to buy a semi-automatic weapon raised to 21 in NYS as new law goes into effect
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — A new gun law is now in effect in New York state, you now have to be at least 21 years old to buy a semi-automatic weapon. If you are under 21 and already have this type of gun, you can keep it without getting a license. This on top of […] → Read More
Healthcare union members demand better pay, staffing during picket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Thursday, Kaleida Health union workers staged a picket at Buffalo General Medical Center. The workers did so to shine light on their ongoing contract negotiations with the health care provider. At Thursday’s picket, hundreds of workers represented by the Communications Workers of America and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East […] → Read More
Wrestling group in the Falls teaches skills on and off the mat
NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. (WIVB) — A local wrestling group is teaching people much more than how to takedown an opponent. The wrestlers are also learning life lessons off the mat. Ryan Zygmont is a wrestler with special needs at Nickel City Wrestling in Niagara Falls. They’re training for their next matchup, next weekend. “It’s like […] → Read More
Erie County hosts recruiting event to hire new officers
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — As local law enforcement faces more danger in the line of duty, the need for new officers across Erie County continues to grow. “Over the past couple of years there’s been a lot of hate for them and it’s always been my passion, or thought it would be my passion, to […] → Read More
11 Day Power Play raises $1.2M for cancer research in WNY
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — As different hockey teams went head to head inside the Harbor Center, they each had the same goal – ending cancer. This year’s 6th annual 11 Day Power Play event raised more than $1.2M for cancer research. “It’s about finding a cure but it’s also about the care that’s given to […] → Read More
Town of Tonawanda trains its residents on active shooter situations
TONAWANDA N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda is equipping its residents with the skills needed to survive an active shooter. “We’re trying to give people the tools and the resources and the mindset to be able to respond in an instant to protect themselves and get out of harms way while the police are […] → Read More
WNY floral shops prepare for Mother’s Day rush
WILLIAMSVILLE N.Y. (WIVB) — This Mother’s Day, people can expect to spend more than they’re used to on that perfect flower arrangement. “Certainly the cost of goods across the board is increasing so, but we’ve got something at every price point so we can take care of people,” said Maggie Whittmer, who’s the manager at […] → Read More
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts benefit for Ukraine
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is using the power of music to heal the Ukrainian community. Musicians held a special benefit Sunday tonight to raise money for Ukraine. More than 800 people stood in solidarity with Ukraine as its national anthem rang through Kleinhans Music Hall. “It’s inspirational,” said Emil Bandriwsky, president […] → Read More