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• Three sentenced for role in murder of WNY couple

  26-01-2015 23:56
  
  Three of four upstate men involved in the murder of a western New York couple two years ago were sentenced on Monday.
  
  
          
  
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• Northbound I-190 at Smith Street reopens after accident

  26-01-2015 23:50
  
  The northbound side of the Niagara Thruway (I-190) was back open following a crash near the Smith Street exit, NITTEC reported.Shortly after 5 p.m., all lanes on the northbound side were closed.... Read More
  
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• City has broad discretion to shut down bars

  26-01-2015 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - After a man was shot outside Impulse Lounge in downtown Buffalo at 2 a.m. on Saturday — it really came as no surprise…
  
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• Accident on northbound I-190 at Smith Street exit has all lanes closed

  26-01-2015 23:33
  
  All lanes of the northbound side of the Niagara Thruway (I-190) were closed this afternoon at the Smith Street (Exit 4) following an accident reported at 5:13 p.m., NITTEC reported.A NITTEC traffic ... Read More
  
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• Man accused of kidnapping, torture back in court

  26-01-2015 23:30
  
  A Lewiston man accused kidnapping and torturing several women in his home was in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.
  
  
          
  
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• Buffalo man admits guilt in shooting of teen, 3-year-old

  26-01-2015 23:14
  
  A Buffalo man who fired gunshots into a crowd last year – wounding a 14-year-old boy and also a 3-year-old toddler riding his tricycle – admitted his guilt Monday to several criminal... Read More
  
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• Newfane man headed for prison after assault admission

  26-01-2015 23:13
  
  LOCKPORT – A Newfane man who beat up a Lockport woman March 1 accepted a plea offer Monday in State Supreme Court.Kewan D. Jackson, 23, of East Avenue, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of... Read More
  
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• Ryan adds Palmer, five others to coaching staff

  26-01-2015 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  Rex Ryan's collection of coaches grew by six today, as he rounded out his coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball.
  
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• Man beaten by Cirulli arrested again on drug charges

  26-01-2015 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  A man who is suing the City of Buffalo after a previous drug conviction is in trouble over drugs again.
  
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• Man beaten by Buffalo cop arrested again on drug charges

  26-01-2015 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  A man who is suing the City of Buffalo after a previous drug conviction is in trouble over drugs again.
  
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• Sabres suspend Zadorov

  26-01-2015 22:49 via wivb.com
  
  The Buffalo Sabres suspended defenseman Nikita Zadorov for failing to report to the team on time coming out of the All-Star break.
  
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• Neuvirth injured, Sabres call up Hackett

  26-01-2015 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  With goalie Michal Neuvirth injured, the Sabres called up Matt Hackett from Rochester today to take his place.
  
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• Felonious mom spared jail “for the sake of the children”

  26-01-2015 22:34
  
  LOCKPORT – A mother of three who stole $1,303 worth of merchandise from the Lockport Bon Ton store with the help of an employee was placed on six months’ interim probation Monday.... Read More
  
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• Snow leopard at Buffalo Zoo dies

  26-01-2015 22:26
  
  A 10-year-old snow leopard who had been at the Buffalo Zoo since 2006 has passed away
  
  
          
  
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• John J. Kaczor, funeral director for 60 years

  26-01-2015 22:24
  
  Oct. 26, 1932 – Jan. 23, 2015John J. Kaczor of Hamburg, who was a funeral director for 60 years, died Friday in Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park, after a brief illness. He was 82. Born in... Read More
  
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• Arts gets good news in state budget

  26-01-2015 22:16
  
  The funding forecast for arts organizations across the state just got a few million dollars sunnier, with news that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposed 2015-16 budget includes a $5 million boost ... Read More
  
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• Sheriff’s snowmobile trail patrols begin; 27 tickets issued

  26-01-2015 22:11
  
  Winter patrols for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office have gone off road to snowmobile trails, where 27 tickets were issued over the weekend to sled drivers.Deputies Timothy Dusza and Timothy... Read More
  
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• Poloncarz withdraws Dankert-Maurer as head of mental health

  26-01-2015 20:02
  
  County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has withdrawn his nomination of Carol Dankert-Maurer as commissioner of the Erie County Department of Mental Health, according to a letter released by Erie County ... Read More
  
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• Man admits guilt in shooting teen, 3-year-old

  26-01-2015 19:53
  
  A Buffalo man who fired gunshots into a crowd last year – wounding a 14-year-old boy and also a 3-year-old toddler riding his tricycle – admitted his guilt Monday to several criminal... Read More
  
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• Photos: Northeast blizzard of 2015

  26-01-2015 19:34 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service says accumulations of 18 to 24 inches are possible by Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Controversial appointment pulled from Mental Health Dept.

  26-01-2015 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is withdrawing the name of Carol Dankert-Maurer for consideration as Commissioner of the Department of …
  
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• Poloncarz withdraws nomination of Dankert-Maurer as head of mental health

  26-01-2015 18:53
  
  County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has withdrawn his nomination of Carol Dankert-Maurer as commissioner of the Erie County Department of Mental Health, according to Erie County Legislature Chairman ... Read More
  
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• Erie County stands ready to assist in downstate snowstorm

  26-01-2015 18:51
  
  Erie County is on call should downstate need help digging out of the blizzard that is expected to blanket the Northeast.Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz spoke with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo... Read More
  
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• Policy center files complaint against Buffalo PTO

  26-01-2015 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  The Buffalo Parent Teacher Organization is coming under attack for claims it misrepresented itself as a non-profit organization.
  
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• Complaint alleges fraud in Buffalo Parent-Teacher group

  26-01-2015 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) calls the allegations bogus and questions the source of the complaints
  
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• Four UB students win fellowships for their startup companies

  26-01-2015 18:30
  
  Four University at Buffalo students have won fellowships that provide $8,000 in seed money, incubator space and business advice to help launch their startup companies.The winners were selected from ... Read More
  
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• Man admits guilt for shooting into crowd, wounding teen, 3-year-old

  26-01-2015 18:17
  
  A Buffalo man who fired gunshots into a crowd last year – wounding a 14-year-old boy and also a 3-year-old toddler riding his tricycle – admitted his guilt Monday to several criminal... Read More
  
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• Snowmobile unit issues 27 tickets

  26-01-2015 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard announced Monday, his office issued 27 tickets over the weekend.
  
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• 50 things every Western New Yorker should do once

  26-01-2015 17:44
  How many of these items can you check off your list.... Read More
  
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• Rex Ryan appears in Pizza Hut commercial

  26-01-2015 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  Rex Ryan shouts "That crust is incomplete."
  
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• Police called to possible stabbing on Buffalo’s east side

  26-01-2015 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  First responders were on the scene of an incident on Buffalo’s east side overnight.
  
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• Police called to incident on Buffalo’s east side overnight

  26-01-2015 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  First responders were on the scene of an incident on Buffalo’s east side overnight.
  
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• Overnight incident on Buffalo’s east side

  26-01-2015 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  First responders were on the scene of an incident on Buffalo’s east side overnight.
  
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• Ceremony to honor lives lost during November storm

  26-01-2015 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  There will be a commemoration ceremony Monday, at the capitol, in honor of the 13 lives that were lost in the storm.
  
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• Enter to Win tickets to the The Buffalo Auto Show

  26-01-2015 15:26 via wivb.com
  
  Win tickets to The Buffalo Auto Show! The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s Premier New Vehicle Automotive Event! See the latest and g…
  
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• Wyoming County man faces charges in domestic dispute

  26-01-2015 15:26
  
  WARSAW – A man who fled with a rifle after a domestic argument in the Wyoming County Town of Pike was taken into custody Sunday evening, sheriff’s deputies reported.Scott A. Wilcox,... Read More
  
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• Gowanda man charged with DWI

  26-01-2015 15:26
  
  A 23-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated after walking away from a car that was facing the wrong direction on a Gowanda road, state police reported.Troopers on patrol Saturday... Read More
  
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• Enter to win a pair of tickets to Chicago at Shea’s Performing Arts Center

  26-01-2015 15:00 via wivb.com
  
  Win tickets to Chicago at Shea’s Performing Arts Center! Chicago hits the stage in Buffalo at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, February 17th 2…
  
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• Device, possibly aerial drone, found on White House grounds

  26-01-2015 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  The Secret Service had no immediate comment on what it found.
  
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• Man accused of kicking woman to ground, fleeing into woods with rifle

  26-01-2015 14:12 via wivb.com
  
  Wilcox is a three-time convicted felon, which made it illegal for him to have a weapon.
  
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• Purple Eagles honor inspiring fan

  26-01-2015 13:24 via wivb.com
  
  A courageous young man was in the spotlight at Niagara University, Sunday night.
  
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• Purple Eagles honor inspirational fan

  26-01-2015 13:24 via wivb.com
  
  A courageous young man was in the spotlight at Niagara University, Sunday night.
  
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• Backyard Classic raises thousands of dollars

  26-01-2015 13:21 via wivb.com
  
  The tournament started six years ago in an Amherst backyard, but has really grown since then.
  
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• Lawmakers to hold hearing on electronic cigarettes

  26-01-2015 13:21 via wivb.com
  
  Lawmakers are working on expanding the county’s “Clean Air Law” to include vaping.
  
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• Buffalo fire displaces four residents

  26-01-2015 13:13
  
  Four adults were forced from their Buffalo home by a fire early Monday morning.The fire at 36 E. Morris Ave. was reported at 3:47 a.m., according to fire dispatch. It began in a bedroom in the... Read More
  
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• Slick Roads locally…but we miss the Blizzard

  26-01-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Around here, a weak storm is traveling by south of the region today that eventually becomes the trigger for the explosive storm development …
  
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• Slick roads locally, but 2015’s blizzard slams east coast

  26-01-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Around here, a weak storm is traveling by south of the region today that eventually becomes the trigger for the explosive storm development …
  
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• Slick roads locally, but 2015’s Blizzard misses WNY

  26-01-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Around here, a weak storm is traveling by south of the region today that eventually becomes the trigger for the explosive storm development …
  
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• Slick roads locally, but 2015’s Blizzard Hits NYC; Boston even Harder

  26-01-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Around here, a weak storm is traveling by south of the region today that eventually becomes the trigger for the explosive storm development …
  
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• Impact here from East Coast blizzard will be minor

  26-01-2015 12:42
  
  The blizzard forecast to roar up the East Coast will register barely a whimper in Western New York.At this point, the most significant impact would appear to be on travelers headed east. As of... Read More
  
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