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• City court escapee back in custody

  17-12-2014 23:54
  
  The Erie County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who escaped from the Buffalo City Court lockup sally port
  
  
          
  
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• Social media may help older generations live longer

  17-12-2014 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  So how can older people feel younger? Social media might be the answer.
  
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• Social media helps you to feel young

  17-12-2014 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  So how can older people feel younger? Social media might be the answer.
  
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• Two charged after carjacking in Buffalo

  17-12-2014 23:42
  
  Two men were arrested after a car was stolen at knifepoint late Tuesday in Buffalo, according to Northeast District police reports.The victim told officers that he saw a knife as the bandits... Read More
  
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• Prisoner escapes but quickly turns himself in to police

  17-12-2014 23:36
  
  The non-violent surrender of Thomas J. Walsh at the Orchard Park Police Headquarters about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, less then 24 hours after the handcuffed suspect had calmly walked out of the Buffalo... Read More
  
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• Prisoner escapes but quickly turns himself in to Orchard Park police

  17-12-2014 23:36
  
  The nonviolent surrender of Thomas J. Walsh at the Orchard Park Police Headquarters at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the handcuffed suspect had calmly walked out of the... Read More
  
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• Arrestee flees Buffalo City Court basement, quickly surrenders to Orchard Park police

  17-12-2014 23:36
  
  The surrender of Thomas J. Walsh at Orchard Park Police Headquarters at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the handcuffed suspect calmly walked out of the Buffalo City Court... Read More
  
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• Pond hockey tournament returns to RiverWorks

  17-12-2014 23:26
  
  The Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament will be expanded in a much-improved venue as it returns for a second straight year to the Buffalo RiverWorks entertainment complex along the Buffalo River.The ... Read More
  
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• Sony cancels release of “The Interview”

  17-12-2014 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  Sony has cancelled its movie slated for release on Dec. 24.
  
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• Top theaters cancel “The Interview”

  17-12-2014 22:51 via wivb.com
  
  The top theater chains in North America have dropped "The Interview"
  
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• Afghan soldier who fled takes refuge in Canada

  17-12-2014 22:44 via wivb.com
  
  One of three Afghan military officers detained after fleeing a U.S. training exercise to avoid returning to Afghanistan has been allowed to …
  
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• Dangerous man who escaped custody turned himself in

  17-12-2014 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  A man who escaped police custody Tuesday turned himself in to stop a growing manhunt in Erie County.
  
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• New app gives drivers waiting times at international bridges

  17-12-2014 21:18
  
  If you were crossing from Canada into Erie or Niagara counties at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, no convenient way would alert you to waiting times of 17 minutes at the Peace Bridge and 24 minutes at... Read More
  
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• Noon walkout at Buffalo City Hall is demonstration of solidarity

  17-12-2014 21:08
  
  Approximately two-dozen people silently emerged from Buffalo City Hall Wednesday afternoon, with their hands raised in a show of solidarity.The event, organized by members of the Common Council... Read More
  
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• NY board picks three sites for casinos

  17-12-2014 20:59
  
  Proposals in Broome, Tioga and Orange counties were among those shut out of the state's casino selection process Wednesday, with a key state board offering support for projects in Seneca, Sullivan and Schenectady counties.
  
  
          
  
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• New York will move to prohibit fracking

  17-12-2014 20:03 via wivb.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration will move to prohibit fracking in the state, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economi…
  
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• New York to move against fracking

  17-12-2014 20:03 via wivb.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration will move to prohibit fracking in the state, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economi…
  
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• State bans fracking, citing health, environmental concerns

  17-12-2014 20:03
  
  Fracking will not be allowed in New York State due to the grave environmental concerns and uncertainties surrounding the controversial natural gas drilling practice, the Cuomo administration... Read More
  
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• State bans fracking, citing health and environmental concerns

  17-12-2014 20:03
  
  Fracking will not be allowed in New York State due to the grave environmental concerns and uncertainties surrounding the controversial natural gas drilling practice, the Cuomo administration... Read More
  
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• PHOTOS: Alan Gross’ release from Cuba

  17-12-2014 19:55 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  The US and Cuba have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and open economic and travel ties, marking a historic shift in U.S. policy …
  
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• 2014 recap, February: McDonald’s worker fired after picking up tab

  17-12-2014 19:54 via wivb.com
  
  Big news came from all areas of western New York in February, 2014.
  
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• Sheriff’s Mounted Division collecting food donations for Food Bank

  17-12-2014 19:44
  
  The Sheriff’s Mounted Division is riding to the rescue of families in need for the 14th year, with help from the people of Erie County. The Mounted for Meals drive will collect food and... Read More
  
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• Gunfire in Buffalo claims two lives Tuesday night

  17-12-2014 19:42
  
  Two young men died in shootings Tuesday night in the city, according to Buffalo police.The first shooting occurred at about 8:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Jewett Avenue. The victim, who is believed... Read More
  
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• Mounted for Meals to collect items in West Seneca

  17-12-2014 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  The 14th annual "Mounted for Meals" drive is Saturday, December 20th in West Seneca.
  
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• Fracking will not be allowed anywhere in New York

  17-12-2014 18:57
  
  The top environmental official in New York State said today that fracking will be prohibited in the state.Joseph Martens, the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, made his... Read More
  
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• Spectacled bear at Buffalo Zoo dies

  17-12-2014 18:54
  
  The oldest known living spectacled bear in the world was euthanized Tuesday at the Buffalo Zoo due to declining health.Diana, 35, lived more than 10 years longer than spectacled bears that... Read More
  
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• CO detector proceeds benefit Salvation Army

  17-12-2014 18:45 via wivb.com
  
  Wednesday morning News 4, CW 23 and Valu Home Centers presented the Salvation Army with a check for more than $49,000.
  
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• Oldest spectacled bear in world dies at Buffalo Zoo

  17-12-2014 18:19 via wivb.com
  
  The zoo said Diana was humanely euthanized because of declining health.
  
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• American released from Cuba was ‘trusting fool’

  17-12-2014 18:05 via wivb.com
  
  Family and friends described him with other words: gregarious and outgoing, with a talent for picking up and playing any musical instrument.
  
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• New ‘app’ gives drivers waiting times at international bridges

  17-12-2014 17:57
  
  If you were crossing from Canada into the Buffalo Niagara area at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, no convenient way would alert you to waiting times of 17 minutes at the Peace Bridge and 24 minutes at... Read More
  
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• Florida man flies 3,000th rescue animal to safety

  17-12-2014 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  A black and white French Bulldog named Reggie became a milestone for retired businessman Jeff Bennett.
  
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• List: Western New York's holiday traditions

  17-12-2014 17:14
  Tom & Jerrys. Finding a Christmas tree. Midnight Mass. Skating at Rotary Rink. Is yours on the list?... Read More
  
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• Rochester man returns library statue 43 years overdue

  17-12-2014 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  A 52-year-old New York man has returned a marble sculpture he borrowed in the early 1970s to get him through troubled times.
  
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• Cuomo expected to release fracking study results

  17-12-2014 16:51
  
  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to announce the results of a long-awaited Health Department study on fracking later this morning.Cuomo’s office said a live feed of an announcement by the... Read More
  
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• US re-establishes ties with Cuba

  17-12-2014 16:30 via wivb.com
  
  President Barack Obama was to announce the policy changes from the White House at noon Wednesday.
  
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• AP sources: US, Cuba seek to normalize relations

  17-12-2014 16:30 via wivb.com
  
  President Barack Obama was to announce the policy changes from the White House at noon Wednesday.
  
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• Search continues for man who fled from deputies

  17-12-2014 16:25
  
  A search continues for a man who fled from the custody of Erie County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday.Thomas Walsh, 29, of Buffalo, has a history of violent crimes and is considered dangerous,... Read More
  
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• Man allegedly threatened to blow clerk’s head off

  17-12-2014 16:03 via wivb.com
  
  A man is accused of telling a liquor store clerk “I need $200 or I’ll blow your head off.”
  
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• Snow expected in wake of cold front

  17-12-2014 15:38
  
  The cold front that blew through Western New York earlier Wednesday is expected to bring a little snow in the next day or so.Snow already has been reported in some Southern Tier locations,... Read More
  
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• Teen killed by gunfire on Buffalo’s east side

  17-12-2014 14:49 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo Police said the victim was struck by gunfire just before midnight near Genesee Street and Rogers Avenue.
  
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• Gunfire strikes and kills teen on Buffalo’s east side

  17-12-2014 14:49 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo Police said the victim was struck by gunfire just before midnight near Genesee Street and Rogers Avenue.
  
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• New Year’s Day hikes offered at state parks

  17-12-2014 14:48
  
  New Year’s Day hikes will be held at Allegany, Buffalo Harbor, Fort Niagara and Niagara Falls state parks as part of “First Day” celebrations planned by the Office of Parks,... Read More
  
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• App to help travelers crossing border

  17-12-2014 13:45 via wivb.com
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection is trying to help you cross over the border more quickly and easily.
  
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• Projects approved in Starpoint, rejected in Holland

  17-12-2014 13:44 via wivb.com
  
  Voters in the Starpoint Central School District said "yes" to a capital improvement project.
  
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• Snow lovers hope for White Christmas

  17-12-2014 13:42 via wivb.com
  
  Snow lovers are hoping for a White Christmas in western New York.
  
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• Boaters upset over rate increases at marina

  17-12-2014 13:12 via wivb.com
  
  A call for change from boaters at the Erie Basin Marina is finally being heard.
  
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• Students receive “Yoobi Packs” full of supplies

  17-12-2014 13:11 via wivb.com
  
  The teachers desk program provided "Yoobi Packs" to kids at Makowski Early Childhood Center.
  
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• Hockey tourney set for February 20-22

  17-12-2014 13:08 via wivb.com
  
  It's the 8th year for the tournament, which gives players the chance to play hockey in its purest form.
  
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• Hockey tourney details to be released Wednesday

  17-12-2014 13:08 via wivb.com
  
  It's the 8th year for the tournament, which gives players the chance to play hockey in its purest form.
  
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• Reward offered in fatal hit and run investigation

  17-12-2014 13:07 via wivb.com
  
  There is a reward available if you can give any information about the deadly hit and run from November.
  
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