Maki Becker
Senior Reporter at WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)
Buffalo journalist. Senior Reporter at WKBW 7 News. Member of Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative. Story ideas? Contact me at [email protected].
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1 week ago |
wkbw.com | Maki Becker
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY (WKBW) — Chautauqua County residents say they continue to pay more at the pump than neighboring communities, with residents paying $3.39 per gallon for unleaded fuel at most gas stations across the entire county. County Executive PJ Wendel has called for an investigation, sending letters to both the U.S. Attorney's Office and the State Attorney General to look into why prices remain high and uniform throughout the county.
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1 week ago |
wkbw.com | Maki Becker
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Festivals this weekend across Western New York drew thousands of visitors. The Kenmore Days Festival was held on Friday, and the Juneteenth parade followed on Saturday. Buffalo Police reported that a man was hit by a car during the parade, and many fights broke out throughout the Village of Kenmore. Common Councilmember Zeneta Everhart said she witnessed at least four fights.
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2 weeks ago |
wkbw.com | Maki Becker
BUFFALO — Organizers across Western New York are preparing for "No Kings" protests scheduled for Saturday. We spoke with organizers of events planned in Buffalo, Williamsville, Wellsville, and Jamestown.
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2 weeks ago |
wkbw.com | Maki Becker
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — 27 years after Rahsaan Jones was shot and killed, his mother and sister continue their decades-long quest for answers. "I want everybody to know that Rahsann Jones was killed for no reason," his mother, Joyce Jones, said. On June 12, 1998, 20-year-old Rahsaan was returning to his home on Florida Street when he was fatally shot. His case remains unsolved after nearly three decades.
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2 weeks ago |
wkbw.com | Maki Becker
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — Jamestown residents say they continue to pay more at the pump than neighboring communities, with prices consistently 20 to 40 cents higher than other parts of Western New York. "They seem to be higher than Buffalo, Erie County, or even if you go out west towards Rochester, Syracuse," Patrick Smith of Falconer said after filling up his pickup truck. "It's very confusing why we are so consistently high," Scott Axelson of Jamestown said.
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