Sarah Minkewicz

Buffalo

Multimedia Journalist at WIVB-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Multimedia Journalist at WNLO-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Award winning & Emmy nominated Reporter and Weekend Wake Up anchor @news4buffalo WIVB-TV |@NewhouseSU & @buffalostate | Buffalo born & raised |🇵🇷&🇺🇦

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2 teens charged for allegedly stealing nun’s car in Amherst

3 weeks ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teens are facing charges for allegedly shoving a nun to the ground and stealing her car. Police said the alleged carjacking happened as the nun was arriving for school in Amherst. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on April 10 at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart on Main Street, where the nun teaches. According to police, the teens approached her, asked for help and then grabbed her keys, shoved her and stole the vehicle.
Local pharmacies see surge in patients amid Rite Aid closures

3 weeks ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local pharmacies are seeing a surge in patients searching for a new place to fill their prescriptions after Rite Aid announced 68 locations in Western New York will close their doors. “Very stressful times. Naturally we’re fielding a lot of telephone calls. We’re prepared for it,” said Bradley Arthur, owner of Black Rock Pharmacy.
Southern Tier resident seeks answers in Chautauqua County cold case

3 weeks ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Questions are being raised about the possibility of an accused murderer being responsible a cold case from 1978 that took place in Chautauqua County. There are over 20 unsolved cases in Chautauqua County involving women who have gone missing or were murdered. “There’s a lot of work to be done, a lot of files to be read,” said Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone.
Businesses react to weekend traffic closures on Chippewa

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Minkewicz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Businesses on Chippewa Street in Buffalo experienced the first weekend of the street being closed to traffic at night, a recently implemented change to help keep the city’s nightlife safer. The change came after three people were stabbed in a large fight on Chippewa Street last weekend, but a city spokesperson said the traffic changes “were not directly in response to the stabbing” and that discussions had been taking place for weeks.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers make dreams come true for local children

3 weeks ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around 100 children in Buffalo are sleeping more comfortably after receiving a handcrafted bed from the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Buffalo chapter, which held its sixth “Bunks Across Buffalo” event on Saturday. Since its creation in 2020, by July the Buffalo chapter will have provided around 6,000 beds to local children. “It’s a great cause to help give back to the less fortunate, and we just do what we can here,” said volunteer Matt Mackey.
Neighbors react to Hamburg house explosion

1 month ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Residents of West Lane in Hamburg are still in shock after a house on their street exploded on Monday night, killing one person and injuring another, who is now in critical condition. According to Hamburg police, 78-year-old Joene Pease died in the house explosion and 78-year-old John Pease was taken to ECMC. There were no other injuries reported. Police received calls about the explosion just before 9 p.m. One person said the explosion practically shook their house.
Better Wi-Fi coming to New Highmark Stadium

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Minkewicz

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills want fans to be more connected on game days — which is why the team announced Verizon as the exclusive wireless telecom partner of the New Highmark Stadium. “Every day that goes by, more and more will come into focus around this amazing facility,” said Bills and Sabres chief operating officer Pete Guelli. “Today, it’s about technology.
‘It’s the best gift ever’: Local NICU nurse spends Mother’s Day in hospital after welcoming her baby girl

1 month ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This Mother’s Day looks a little different for one NICU nurse at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Instead of taking care of her patients, her team of nurses are taking care of her. Raphaella and her husband Chris welcomed their daughter Charlotte to the world on May 9. “Some moms, we wait for this our whole lives and when we finally have a baby, it’s the best gift ever,” Raphaella said.
Buffalo Boat Tours sets sail for 16th season at Canalside

1 month ago | wivb.com | Sarah Minkewicz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Boat Tours is setting sail for its 16th season at Canalside. With this weekend’s sunny weather, it’s a perfect time for the family-operated business to train its crew on how to have a fun and safe spring and summer. “The excitement is actually through the roof, because the weather and the cold all winter long has got everybody in a frenzy,” said Rich Hilliman, the owner and operator of Buffalo Boat Tours.
Buffalo Boat Tours sets sail for 16th season at Canalside

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Minkewicz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Boat Tours is setting sail for its 16th season at Canalside. With this weekend’s sunny weather, it’s a perfect time for the family-operated business to train its crew on how to have a fun and safe spring and summer. “The excitement is actually through the roof, because the weather and the cold all winter long has got everybody in a frenzy,” said Rich Hilliman, the owner and operator of Buffalo Boat Tours.