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• Ryan talks QB position at NFL combine

  18-02-2015 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  Bills head coach Rex Ryan is making his first trip to the NFL scouting combine with his new team, after his first month on the job.
  
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• Public Scrabble party to be held Friday in Snyder

  18-02-2015 22:52
  
  The first of four scheduled public Scrabble parties, part of Scrabble Fest 2015, will be held Friday night in Snyder.Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara’s 10th annual event culminates March 26 ... Read More
  
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• Social worker sentenced for fraud

  18-02-2015 22:33
  
  A clinical social worker from Amherst was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to 30 months in prison.Nina Jafari, 64, had previously been convicted of health care fraud. ... Read More
  
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• Fender-bender results in DWI charge for Fredonia man

  18-02-2015 22:28
  
  FREDONIA – A motorist who slid into another vehicle at a traffic light in the Town of Pomfret was charged with driving while intoxicated, among other things, according to State Police.... Read More
  
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• Polian weighs in on Hall of Fame, Bills QB situation

  18-02-2015 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  Former Bills general manager Bill Polian weighed in on the Bills' quarterback situation as well as his upcoming Hall of Fame induction this …
  
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• Bizarre, odd and unexpected moments in WNY history

  18-02-2015 20:46
  Jumbotron crashing to ice, tightrope walker cooking an omelet among events to make list.... Read More
  
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• Take a look – Dr. Seuss has a new book

  18-02-2015 20:30 via wivb.com
  
  Random House associate publishing director Cathy Goldsmith says "What Pet Should I Get?" was likely written between 1958 and 1962
  
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• State claims UPS illegally shipped untaxed cigarettes

  18-02-2015 20:21 via wivb.com
  
  The shipping company allegedly made nearly 80,000 separate illegal shipments in four years, according to a lawsuit by the New York State Att…
  
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• AAA experiences 300 percent increase in requests

  18-02-2015 19:49 via wivb.com
  
  Calls from people whose cars break down at home might have to wait up to 24 hours for service.
  
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• 'Chicago' stars deliver perfect performance

  18-02-2015 19:41
  
  When Bianca Marroquín and Terra MacLeod come to town, the only thing to do is clear your schedule.The Broadway veterans, who slunk onto the stage of Shea’s Performing Arts Center on... Read More
  
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• FBI uses billboards to crack cold case

  18-02-2015 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  The FBI plans to put new billboards in 13 states, to help crack a cold case in Livingston County.
  
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• Ethics Board demands more income info from Silver

  18-02-2015 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  A legislative ethics commission has sent a notice of delinquency to former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver demanding more inf…
  
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• Woman allegedly places child in choke hold

  18-02-2015 18:12 via wivb.com
  
  Police said 31-year-old Amanda R. Redden, of Attica, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
  
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• Photos: Mardi Gras festivities in Allentown

  18-02-2015 16:58
  13 bars participated in the Fat Tuesday celebration. Did Gusto snap your photo?... Read More
  
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• PHOTOS: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

  18-02-2015 16:54 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  Associated Press photos of the animals featured at the 2015 edition of the iconic dog show.
  
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• Excellent Educator: S.H.I.E.L.D. Team

  18-02-2015 16:21 via wivb.com
  
  News 4 is recognizing a group of teachers for today's Excellent Educator.
  
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• Chocolate chips spilled in Thruway crash

  18-02-2015 15:41
  
  Loads of chocolate chips and paper products were strewn across the westbound lanes of the Thruway near Westfield early Wednesday, after a tractor-trailer hit a disabled rig parked along the... Read More
  
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• For busy people, 'ashes on the go'

  18-02-2015 15:33
  
  Few commuters crowding Metro Rail’s LaSalle Station ever view the busy subway stop as a “sacred place” – except maybe on Ash Wednesday.That’s when morning and... Read More
  
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• Reward offered in search for James Steele

  18-02-2015 15:15 via wivb.com
  
  Steele is wanted on a warrant for burglary and larceny out of the Town of Clarence.
  
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• “Squirrel Slam” Holley fundraiser will go before a judge

  18-02-2015 15:00 via wivb.com
  
  A controversial fundraiser for the Holley Fire Department is back in the news with a hearing scheduled on Thursday trying to put a stop to “…
  
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• What winter? Northwest enjoys high temperatures

  18-02-2015 14:47 via wivb.com
  
  This isn't a typical February in the Pacific Northwest.
  
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• Tail-wagging beagle wins best in show at Westminster

  18-02-2015 14:44 via wivb.com
  
  Wagging her tail a mile a minute, Miss P became America's top dog Tuesday night by winning best in show in a big surprise at the Westminster…
  
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• Allentown Art Festival calls for poster design ideas

  18-02-2015 13:39 via wivb.com
  
  58th annual festival takes will take place June 13-14, 2015
  
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• Large student debt load limits young Americans’ home-buying

  18-02-2015 13:35 via wivb.com
  
  Younger Americans are struggling to keep up with steadily-rising student debt loads, a burden that is limiting their ability to buy homes.
  
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• US hockey team’s ‘Miracle’ gold medal was 35 years ago

  18-02-2015 13:11 via wivb.com
  
  It's been more than three decades since his landmark goal became the centerpiece of the U.S. Olympic hockey team's Miracle on Ice. For 60-ye…
  
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• Crash closes westbound Thruway at Silver Creek

  18-02-2015 13:02
  
  An accident involving a parked tractor-trailer has closed the westbound Thruway at Silver Creek.The accident, which occurred near Westfield, was reported before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. State Police... Read More
  
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• Semi crash blocks traffic on I-90 West near Dunkirk

  18-02-2015 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  Traffic Alert // All lanes of traffic are blocked on I-90 West from Silver Creek to Dunkirk Wednesday morning.
  
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• Lane opens on I-90 West near Dunkirk

  18-02-2015 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  Traffic Alert // All lanes of traffic are blocked on I-90 West from Silver Creek to Dunkirk Wednesday morning.
  
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• Dangerous Cold returns, some Slick Rds, Blowing Snow, too.

  18-02-2015 12:30 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Slick Roads this evening, Dangerous Cold returns, some Blowing Snow develops by Thursday afternoon, and amidst a weekend warmup, there's a s…
  
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• Dangerous cold returns; Blowing/drifting snow with some slick roads

  18-02-2015 12:30 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Extreme and Dangerous Cold returns, some Blowing Snow develops by Thursday afternoon, and amidst a weekend warmup, there's a storm system to…
  
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• PHOTOS: WNY celebrates Mardi Gras

  18-02-2015 07:51 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  Western New Yorkers celebrated Mardi Gras Tuesday.
  
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• Police investigation unit surrounds Niagara Falls home

  18-02-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to a house in Niagara Falls just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday
  
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• Police find woman’s body outside Niagara Falls home

  18-02-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  The victim's family members allegedly accused her boyfriend of being a murderer.
  
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• Police find woman’s body outside Falls home

  18-02-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to a house in Niagara Falls just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday
  
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• Niagara Falls police working an active crime scene

  18-02-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to a house in Niagara Falls just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday
  
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• Niagara Falls police investigating Tuesday crime scene

  18-02-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to a house in Niagara Falls just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday
  
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• Fredonia man arrested for stalking and harassment

  18-02-2015 06:28 via wivb.com
  
  Police say after warning a Fredonia man to cease contact, he allegedly continued showing up, and allegedly threatened harming one of the vic…
  
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• N.Y. lawmakers watch Charleston train crash unfold with concern

  18-02-2015 06:05 via wivb.com
  
  Senator Chuck Schumer said he'd be watching the results of an investigation which is just beginning into the crash.
  
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• Sabres fall to Devils in shootout

  18-02-2015 05:40 via wivb.com
  
  Scott Gomez and Jacob Josefson scored in the shootout and Cory Schneider was not beaten on both Buffalo attempts as the New Jersey Devils sn…
  
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• Sattler Avenue man arrested for allegedly choking a dog

  18-02-2015 05:35
  
  A 49-year-old Sattler Avenue man was arrested Monday for allegedly choking a friend’s dog in his living room. Donald McKinney was arrested on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty after a... Read More
  
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• Buffalo now has an app for complaints

  18-02-2015 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  Downloading Buffalo 311 allows you to file a report via the app and track your old reports to police.
  
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• Heat restored to residents after water line broke

  18-02-2015 04:31 via wivb.com
  
  After learning the water line break knocked out heat and water to three of the six high-rises, the Red Cross set up warming stations.
  
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• Community debates local mascot

  18-02-2015 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  Some in the community are asking to save the Redskin tradition after it came under fire. There's a push to change the mascot.
  
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• Snow plow driver who doesn’t charge

  18-02-2015 03:38 via wivb.com
  
  A local pastor gives more than is expected to his community.
  
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• Orlando F. Giombini, veteran of Battle of the Bulge

  18-02-2015 03:15
  
  May 3, 1922 – Feb. 8, 2015Orlando F. Giombini of Lake View, a World War II Army veteran who braved enemy fire while driving a supply truck during the Battle of the Bulge, died Feb. 8 in St.... Read More
  
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• Second water main breaks Tuesday, this time in West Seneca

  18-02-2015 02:22 via wivb.com
  
  Just before 5:30 another water main broke on Mineral Springs Road in West Seneca.
  
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• Road reopens after West Seneca water main break

  18-02-2015 02:22 via wivb.com
  
  Just before 5:30 another water main broke on Mineral Springs Road in West Seneca.
  
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• Corasanti Civil Trial: Rice's actions on the road before her death

  18-02-2015 02:12
  
  Alix Rice sent a text before she was struck by Dr. James Corasanti
  
  
          
  
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• City leaders explore ideas for improving snow clearing

  18-02-2015 01:56
  
  This month’s heavy snows have not yet disappeared, but the next time Buffalo faces similar weather – constant snowfalls, one day after another, followed by record-breaking low... Read More
  
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• Grand Island pastor plows out those in need for free

  18-02-2015 01:38 via wivb.com
  
  A local pastor gives more than is expected to his community.
  
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