WLVL Local News

07-28-25 Midday Headlines

A Buffalo man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly directing a laser pointer at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Air 1 helicopter. 40 year old Derwin Heath is accused of directing a blue laser at the Air 1 helicopter while it was above Bailey Avenue and Wecker Street.

New York State Police have recovered the body of one of the victims from a boat crash near the North Grand Island Bridge Wednesday night. The body of 46-year-old Natalie Sansivero of Grand Island was found approximately one mile from where the boat crash occurred. Police are still attempting to recover the body of Jerome Williams, 66, who also died in the crash.

Niagara County’s Purple Heart Ceremony will take place at the county courthouse at 1 p.m. Aug. 3, when the names of more than 80 local Purple Heart recipients will be added to the Purple Heart Book of Honor and monument.

The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.

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