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• Cheektowaga landlord arraigned for murder of tenant

  16-12-2014 23:57
  
  Thomas Szcsesniak, 54, of Cheektowaga has been indicted for 2nd-degree murder in relation to the death of his upstairs tenant and friend, 54-year-old Joseph Lawrence Jr.
  
  
          
  
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• Convicted sex offender sentenced toprison

  16-12-2014 23:54 via wivb.com
  
  A convicted sex offender will be spending at least 14 years under the watchful eyes of authorities.
  
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• Convicted sex offender sentenced to prison

  16-12-2014 23:54 via wivb.com
  
  A convicted sex offender will be spending at least 14 years under the watchful eyes of authorities.
  
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• Gas prices could fall further this winter

  16-12-2014 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)- How low will gas prices go? A top executive with the largest local petroleum company thinks the free fall isn’t o…
  
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• Documents how state picked developers for lucrative projects

  16-12-2014 23:32
  
  When state officials sifted through proposals to build the massive solar panel factory now under construction in South Buffalo and a new computer software hub in downtown Buffalo, it boiled down to ... Read More
  
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• Student leaders learn about dating violence and bullying

  16-12-2014 22:56
  
  Almost all of them had heard about the domestic violence incidents involving former professional football player Ray Rice and entertainers Chris Brown and Rihanna.Then, a video of the CBS news... Read More
  
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• Distribution center ‘elves’ make holiday magic happen for families in need

  16-12-2014 22:46
  
  A short distance east of the shopping frenzy of the Walden Galleria, a chilly warehouse is filled with warm hearts and a constantly shifting tide of toys, coming in and going out in waves as... Read More
  
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• Cuomo 2nd inaugural will be low-key

  16-12-2014 22:41 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Don’t expect a lot of glitz and glamor for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s second inauguration. The Democrat said on public…
  
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• Clinic that treated Joan River is making changes

  16-12-2014 22:34 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A federal agency has accepted planned fixes at the New York City clinic where Joan Rivers suffered a fatal complication duri…
  
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• Buffalo man gets five years on cocaine charges

  16-12-2014 22:19
  
  A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to five years in prison.Travis Birdsong, 35, had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to... Read More
  
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• Former fire department treasurer guilty of public fund theft

  16-12-2014 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  A former treasurer of Le Roy's fire department and Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty to the theft of $46,000 to fuel a gamblin…
  
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• Hissing cockroaches, 3D panda movie on tap for winter break at science museum

  16-12-2014 21:30
  
  The Buffalo Museum of Science will offer special family-friendly activities during the winter school break from Dec. 28, 2014 to Jan. 4, 2015.They include live bug demonstrations with Madagascar... Read More
  
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• “Faux lawyer” practices law for 15 years

  16-12-2014 20:33 via wivb.com
  
  McGrath, 57, is not admitted to practice law in New York State. However, he represented private and indigent clients
  
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• Police: Street parking near stadium is hazardous

  16-12-2014 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  Orchard Park Police said fans who had their cars towed during the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday walked by several ‘no parking’ signs, on thei…
  
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• Police stand behind decision to tow over 50 cars

  16-12-2014 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  Orchard Park Police said fans who had their cars towed during the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday walked by several ‘no parking’ signs, on thei…
  
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• Buffalo man convicted in Fruit Belt shooting

  16-12-2014 19:22
  
  A Buffalo man faces up to 40 years in prison after an Erie County Court jury convicted him of shooting a man on an East Side street three days after an alleged altercation.Timothy Johnson was found ... Read More
  
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• Buffalo woman pleads guilty to federal drug charge

  16-12-2014 19:03
  
  A Buffalo woman admitted this week to illegally distributing fentanyl prescribed to her by medical professionals.Fannie Long, 53, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl before Chief U.... Read More
  
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• Jeb Bush to ‘actively explore’ run for president

  16-12-2014 18:55 via wivb.com
  
  Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday took his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to "actively explor…
  
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• Most New York teachers rated effective

  16-12-2014 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  Nine out of 10 New York City school teachers were rated effective or highly effective in the first year of state-mandated evaluations
  
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• University at Buffalo names interim law school dean

  16-12-2014 18:16
  
  The University at Buffalo has appointed a veteran faculty member as interim dean of the Law School.James A. Gardner, a specialist in constitutional and election law, will succeed Makau W. Mutua,... Read More
  
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• Truck carrying 43,000 pounds of salt overturns

  16-12-2014 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  A tractor trailer driver said he fell asleep while driving on State Route 20A, Monday afternoon.
  
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• Southwest workers demand contracts

  16-12-2014 17:55 via wivb.com
  
  Southwest workers are demanding the airline finally bring back their contacts.
  
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• Dareus court case pushed to January

  16-12-2014 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. - A Buffalo Bills star was back in a courtroom Tuesday morning. Marcell Dareus faces three misdemeanor charges stemming from a…
  
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• Route 198 West reopens at Grant Street

  16-12-2014 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  No details have been released on the cause of the accident. No information is available on whether anyone was injured.
  
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• Route 198 West closed at Grant Street

  16-12-2014 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  Traffic Alert // No details have been released on the cause of the accident. No information is available on whether anyone was injured.
  
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• Police find missing elderly man

  16-12-2014 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  Police said Kenneth R. Turner, 80, from Alden, was missing between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.
  
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• Canisius College president makes donation to further Science Hall renovations

  16-12-2014 17:15
  
  Canisius College President John J. Hurley talks regularly about the need to finish construction of the college’s Science Hall.Now, in addition to promoting the project wherever he goes,... Read More
  
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• Landlord to be arraigned on murder charge

  16-12-2014 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  The victim was found laying in the driveway, before he was taken to Erie County Medical Center. He died during surgery.
  
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• Landlord arraigned on murder charge

  16-12-2014 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  The victim was found laying in the driveway, before he was taken to Erie County Medical Center. He died during surgery.
  
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• Survey finds pot use leveling off among US teens

  16-12-2014 14:33 via wivb.com
  
  The government's annual survey of drug use among teens shows marijuana use leveling off after recent increases and some other drug use dropp…
  
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• Robin Williams’ suicide seizes the year on Google

  16-12-2014 13:46 via wivb.com
  
  Robin Williams' suicide seared into the world's collective mindset more than anything else this year, based on what people were searching fo…
  
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• Unyts to kickoff Holiday Heroes campaign

  16-12-2014 13:19 via wivb.com
  
  The blood drives will also include Donate Life Registry drives. It's part of the Unyts Holiday Heroes campaign.
  
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• Organization to give away extra furnaces

  16-12-2014 13:18 via wivb.com
  
  A local foundation aimed at protecting your home from carbon monoxide is getting some extra help.
  
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• Pendleton officials to debate windmills

  16-12-2014 13:17 via wivb.com
  
  The Pendleton Planning Board was given the task of setting up codes that will determine how windmills can be constructed within the town.
  
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• Rochester officer on leave after shooting suspect

  16-12-2014 13:16 via wivb.com
  
  Someone called police about family trouble at home. Police say Juliano Plaza waved a knife at a female officer.
  
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• Police to discuss race relations at forum

  16-12-2014 13:16 via wivb.com
  
  Western New Yorkers and people around the United States are demanding change in police and race relations. The cries are getting louder, and…
  
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• Thurman Thomas to promote good health at school

  16-12-2014 13:15 via wivb.com
  
  They'll be unveiling new yogurt bars at Southside Elementary that a grant helped paid for.
  
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• Spotty rain today with a mix and changeover to snow tomorrow

  16-12-2014 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Some fog at higher elevations into tonight; Rain showers arrive Tuesday AM. Getting Chillier on Wednesday.
  
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• Taliban storm Pakistani school, killing 126

  16-12-2014 12:32 via wivb.com
  
  A Pakistani official says the death toll in a Taliban attack on a school in the northwestern city of Peshawar has risen to 126.
  
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• Death toll in Pakistani school attack rises to 126

  16-12-2014 12:32 via wivb.com
  
  A Pakistani official says the death toll in a Taliban attack on a school in the northwestern city of Peshawar has risen to 126.
  
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• Sabres rally twice, top Senators 5-4 in shootout

  16-12-2014 06:00 via wivb.com
  
  The Sabres had to come from behind twice Monday night, but kept their winning streak intact, topping Ottawa 5-4 in a shootout.
  
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• Sabres call up Grigorenko

  16-12-2014 05:53 via wivb.com
  
  The Buffalo Sabres called up Mikhail Grigorenko from Rochester after Monday night's win over Ottawa.
  
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• Bills will activate Spiller this week

  16-12-2014 05:48 via wivb.com
  
  C.J. Spiller is cleared to return from a collarbone injury, and the Bills plan to add him to the active roster this week.
  
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• UB women snap Bonnies’ Big 4 streak

  16-12-2014 05:44 via wivb.com
  
  They came close last year. This season, the Bulls finished the job, snapping St. Bonaventure's 22-game winning streak in Big 4 games with a …
  
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• Buffalo woman guilty of conspiracy to distribute

  16-12-2014 05:42 via wivb.com
  
  A Buffalo woman is facing a long prison sentence after she pleaded guilty to drug charges Monday.
  
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• Deported Canadian guilty of illegal re-entry

  16-12-2014 05:29 via wivb.com
  
  Once again, a Canadian who has tried multiple times to get into the U.S. was told she wasn't allowed to be on U.S. soil.
  
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• Two Buffalo drivers and two others arrested for unlicensed driving

  16-12-2014 05:28
  
  Two Buffalo motorists, a Springville driver and an Eden motorist were arrested by Erie County sheriff’s deputies for alleged unlicensed driving in unrelated incidents Friday, Saturday and... Read More
  
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• Ashley Street couple arrested for attempted arson

  16-12-2014 05:25
  
  An Ashley Street couple was arrested on attempted arson charges early Monday after arson investigators recovered a kerosene-filled glass bottle commonly known as a Molotov Cocktail that was thrown... Read More
  
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• Buffalo man pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges

  16-12-2014 05:05 via wivb.com
  
  A Buffalo man is facing prison time in spite of a guilty plea which he took Monday in federal court.
  
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• Boaters frustrated with price hikes at local marina

  16-12-2014 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  A battle has been brewing at the Erie Basin Marina. Boaters say they’re paying too much money to use the marina.
  
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