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• Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center resumes visitations at Schoellkopf Health Center

  16-07-2020 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center says residents at the Schoellkopf Health Center are now able to receive visitors for the first time since mid-March. Schoellkopf Administrator John Durno tells us the center now meets the requirements to resume visits, including having no COVID-19 cases for 28 days. Visitations will be limited and […]
  
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• WATCH: Step Out Buffalo’s Lauren Spoth talks outdoor events on Wake Up!

  16-07-2020 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  Hear what she shared with us here!
  
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• Alex Trebek shares update on health; “Jeopardy!” retrospective series to start Monday

  16-07-2020 17:50 via wivb.com
  
  During the retrospective series, "Jeopardy!" will highlight some of its most memorable contestants, exciting moments and unique tournaments.
  
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• Erie County legislators questioning why some county appointees are amassing tens of thousands dollars during pandemic

  16-07-2020 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–As Erie County examines overtime pay amid a pending budget crisis, a projected $90 million deficit next year, legislators are questioning why some county appointees are amassing tens of thousands of dollars during the pandemic. Multiple sources say among the biggest generators of COVID related OT is Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. […]
  
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• WATCH: Chris Horvatits talks Bills’ stadium naming rights with Sports Business Journal’s Ben Fischer

  16-07-2020 16:51 via wivb.com
  
  On Wednesday, the Bills and New Era announced the two sides were in discussions to remove the cap company's name from the stadium.
  
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• After violent June, Mayor Brown says there’s still too much crime

  16-07-2020 15:38 via wivb.com
  
  Mayor Brown is asking people to put their differences aside and start showing more care for one another.
  
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• Hoyt Lake FLOATmingos have new names

  16-07-2020 15:16 via wivb.com
  
  More than 500 entries, with 2,000 names to choose from, were submitted in a recent contest.
  
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• Number of laid-off workers seeking jobless aid stuck at 1.3M

  16-07-2020 15:02 via wivb.com
  
  The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
  
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• Buffalo Police Advisory Board calling for more power

  16-07-2020 14:53 via wivb.com
  
  Leaders with the board want to review the police department's budget going forward.
  
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• Body of Bishop Edward Kmiec to lie in state at St. Joseph’s Cathedral

  16-07-2020 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  Bishop Kmiec passed away on Saturday night at age 84.
  
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• GALLERY: Celebrating the 716

  16-07-2020 13:25 via wivb.com
  
  Check out some of the photos shared by viewers and News 4 staff!
  
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• Buffalo Police investigate double shooting, potential third victim

  16-07-2020 10:46 via wivb.com
  
  Police got the call to West Ferry St. and Oxford Ave. around 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
  
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• Tailgating off-limits for Bills Fans

  16-07-2020 04:24 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK , N.Y. (WIVB) –The state is not allowing Bills fans inside the stadium to watch games this season. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says that also means tailgating outside the stadium is also off-limits. He says that includes private lots in Orchard Park. “If there are no fans out in the stadium, there […]
  
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• Feeding the Streets: Group gives back to the Buffalo community

  16-07-2020 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Twice a week, a group comes together at the Greyhound bus stop in downtown Buffalo to feed those who may not know where their next meal is coming from. For the past six years, Streets Mission has collected food and personal supplies before dropping it off at area shelters. But organizers say the […]
  
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• Experts warn getting COVID testing results too late could make testing useless

  16-07-2020 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–As Erie County reports the latest numbers of coronavirus cases some people say they’re still waiting to get their test results even up to 14 days later. A local doctor warns the longer the wait, the less effective the testing becomes. Julie Cirivello says she’s been waiting more than a week for her […]
  
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• Jamestown Public Schools looking into changing district’s mascot

  16-07-2020 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)–Jamestown Public Schools will look into changing the name of the district’s mascot, which is the Red Raiders. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker says a committee of students, parents, staff, and community members will address this issue. Among the issues, they’ll address songs or chants that spark connections to Native American people. “It’s incredibly […]
  
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• New Era drops naming rights to Bills Stadium

  15-07-2020 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)– The New Era name will no longer grace the home of the Buffalo Bills. The company has asked the team to release it from its naming rights agreement. The cap company has come under fire recently after they laid-off workers in Western New York.New Era and Bills leaders say they’re going […]
  
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• Buffalo police advisory board to hold virtual town hall

  15-07-2020 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With all eyes on police reform in the city of Buffalo, the Police Advisory Board wants to make sure people’s voices are part of the conversation. But many people may not understand what the Police Advisory Board is. “We are a group of volunteers and we were created with three primary […]
  
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• Jamestown Police Department holds procession for fallen K9 officer

  15-07-2020 22:49 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)–It was an emotional farewell for a Jamestown K9 officer. Members of the police department lined up for a procession outside of their headquarters this morning to remember K9 Officer Promber. The dog died suddenly over the weekend. Jamestown’s mayor says the K9 played a huge role in keeping the City of Jamestown […]
  
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• UB releases health safety guidelines for the fall

  15-07-2020 22:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Officials at the University at Buffalo announced last month they would be welcoming back students and staff to campus this fall. Today we’re getting a better idea of what that will look like. Officials say residence halls and classrooms will be open, but they will be working to reduce density wherever possible. They […]
  
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• Insomnia Cookies unveils new Monster’wich

  15-07-2020 22:41 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–Calling all Insomnia Cookies monsters! The chain unveiled its new Monster’wich. It’s a mash-up of your favorite cookie and ice cream combination and sandwiched between two more traditional cookies. A group of mad scientists at Insomnia’s cookie lab came up with the ice cream sandwich just in time for National Ice Cream Day, […]
  
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• Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park welcomes visitors aboard Wednesday

  15-07-2020 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–People were welcomed back at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park today, but with some new safety measures in place. The new hours for the park are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups of 10 people are allowed in for 30-minutes, and you have to buy […]
  
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• COVID hospitalizations rising in Erie County

  15-07-2020 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–The number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 is now steadily rising in Erie County. Officials say 47 people are in the hospital in Erie County right now, which is the highest number since last month. Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein says young adults make up a lot of […]
  
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• Buffalo Police investigate Fisher Street shooting

  15-07-2020 21:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday around 10 pm. Police say a 36-year-old man from Jamestown was shot on the first block of Fisher Street. The man was taken to Erie County Medical Center where he is currently listed in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
  
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• 2 kayakers rescued after falling into Niagara River

  15-07-2020 20:22 via wivb.com
  
  The two women launched their kayaks at the foot of Ferry St. in Buffalo, in the calmer waters of the Black Rock Canal.
  
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• Chautauqua County officials reporting three new positive COVID cases, one additional death

  15-07-2020 19:52 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Chautauqua County Health officials are reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and one new death related to the virus. The three new cases are a person under the age of 18, a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 40s. Director of the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human […]
  
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• Aquarium of Niagara celebrating local girl who dedicated birthday to fundraising

  15-07-2020 19:05 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–A local girl who dedicated her sixth birthday to fundraising for the Aquarium of Niagara’s animals will be celebrated. The Aquarium of Niagara is welcoming six-year-old Charlotte Johnson to the aquarium for a private tour and special presentation next Wednesday. Instead of giving her presents, Charlotte asked for people to make donations […]
  
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• Western New York Independent Living offices reopening

  15-07-2020 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Now that New York is in Phase Four, Western New York Independent Living offices are open on a limited basis with strict rules for everyone’s safety. Officials tell News 4, those wishing to meet face-to-face with a service provider must make an appointment and complete a screening questionnaire over the phone the day […]
  
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• Independent Living offices in Warsaw and Batavia reopening

  15-07-2020 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Now that New York is in Phase Four, the Batavia and Warsaw offices of Independent Living of the Genesee Region are now open on a limited basis with strict rules for everyone’s safety. Officials tell News 4, those wishing to meet face-to-face with a service provider must make an appointment and complete a […]
  
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• Martin House to reopen for tours on Thursday

  15-07-2020 18:30 via wivb.com
  
  Public tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House will be offered for the first time since mid-March.
  
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• The BFLO Store to celebrate partnership with PSE on 716 Day

  15-07-2020 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  “It has been a lifelong dream to partner with the Buffalo Bills organization,” said Nathan Mroz, owner and founder of The BFLO Store.
  
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• 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara County

  15-07-2020 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  To date, 1,361 cases have been found in the county.
  
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• Rite Aid opening two new self-swab COVID-19 testing sites in Buffalo

  15-07-2020 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Rite Aid says it’s opening 161 additional COVID-19 testing sites starting tomorrow. That includes two new sites in Buffalo, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to Rite Aid, the new locations are the stores at 1070 Genesee St. and 476 William St. The new testing sites will […]
  
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• Erie County DA’s Office announces Grand Juries are resuming

  15-07-2020 17:23 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Grand Jury selections began Monday as part of the phased reopening of in-person court procedures, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Flynn’s office anticipates criminal cases will begin being presented to the Grand Jury next Monday, July 20. Officials say it’s the policy of the Office of Court Administration that […]
  
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• Acting Niagara County Sheriff introduces proposals to better protect police

  15-07-2020 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  Acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti says these proposals will be sent to the state legislature.
  
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• Hospitalizations slightly up in New York State, ICU patients see decline

  15-07-2020 17:08 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB)–According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, 1.3%, 831 out of the 63,598 tests conducted, of Tuesday’s COVID-19 tests in New York State were positive. The 831 additional coronavirus cases bring the statewide total to 404,006 with new cases in 47 counties. Patient hospitalizations are now 831, with 94 patients newly admitted. Both the number […]
  
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• Sen. Schumer: Without more federal funds, WNY schools may not be able to safely reopen

  15-07-2020 16:30 via wivb.com
  
  Sen. Schumer introduced the Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act.
  
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• 2020 Niagara County Peach Festival cancelled

  15-07-2020 15:40 via wivb.com
  
  The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston says it cancelled the festival because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Vehicle with 5 juveniles inside leads police on pursuit in Dunkirk

  15-07-2020 13:38 via wivb.com
  
  No one was injured.
  
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• 3 hospitalized after car crashes into tree on Hyde Park Blvd.

  15-07-2020 13:19 via wivb.com
  
  The conditions of all three people, who are at ECMC, are not known, as of Wednesday morning.
  
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• Man taken to ECMC after shooting on Fisher Street

  15-07-2020 13:11 via wivb.com
  
  The man, who appears to have been seriously injured, was taken to ECMC.
  
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• $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in North Tonawanda

  15-07-2020 12:23 via wivb.com
  
  Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., the Mega Millions drawing is televised.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in Buffalo shooting

  15-07-2020 07:57 via wivb.com
  
  Police got the call to Fisher St. around 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
  
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• Buffalo Police Department implementing new behavioral health team

  15-07-2020 04:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Buffalo Police Department is implementing a new behavioral health team to help with mental health or substance abuse cases. Those we spoke with say the goal of this program is to keep people out of jail and instead give them the proper care they need. For the first time, Cheektowaga-based Endeavor Health […]
  
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• US experiencing a critical coin shortage, some businesses calling it an “emergency”

  15-07-2020 04:16 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–Don’t call it “chump change” anymore.  Who would have thought after the shortages of toilet paper and hand sanitizers and yeast, we would be looking at a coin shortage? Government officials say as fewer folks venture out to spend money, they are “keeping the change.” You might not have noticed it so much here in […]
  
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• Erie County looking for help closing a serious budget deficit

  15-07-2020 04:05 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County lawmakers are figuring out what they need to do to keep finances in check. That’s because next year’s budget could have a big deficit. The county legislature’s Finance and Management Committee met online today to find solutions to reduce a deficit projected to be close to $90 million. County leaders […]
  
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• Erie County leaders hold hearing on future of the Holding Center

  15-07-2020 03:57 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County lawmakers spent part of the day discussing a proposal by Sheriff Tim Howard to close the County’s Holding Center. The legislature’s Public Safety Committee met with Sheriff Howard in a hearing held online because of the pandemic. Last month, County Executive Mark Poloncarz referred to the plan as a restructuring […]
  
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• Juveniles found in stolen car after brief pursuit in Dunkirk

  15-07-2020 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)–Dunkirk Police officers located a vehicle previously reported stolen at 4 p.m. today on the roadway near the intersection of Maple Avenue and W. Courtney Street. According to officers, they attempted to execute a traffic stop on the vehicle in question, but the driver led police on a brief pursuit through the city. […]
  
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• New York taking steps to enforce mandatory quarantines for travelers

  15-07-2020 03:29 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)–More states have been added to New York’s travel advisory. Now, visitors from 22 states must isolate for 14 days if they enter the Empire State. The order now applies to people entering New York from Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Delaware has been dropped from the list. New York State Police […]
  
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• Environmentalist groups, state lawmakers talk initiative to keep NYS water clean

  15-07-2020 02:57 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–Advocates are working to keep New York’s drinking water clean. Environmentalist groups and state lawmakers held a Zoom conference today. They’re calling on the governor and the department of health to pass new standards to keep toxic chemicals out of drinking water. The health department is expected to vote on new drinking water standards at […]
  
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