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• Video: Alabama police officer interrupts church service to execute court order

  11-09-2015 23:24 via wivb.com
  
  PENSACOLA, A.L. (WKRG) — A child custody battle is shoved into the spotlight when an Alabama police officer interrupts a church service to execute a court order while parishioners capture the encounter on video.
  After reviewing the case, Pensacola Police Chief David Alexander III, said he believes officer Meghan Darling was acting within her duties when she entered the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal church, but people who were inside, argue she should have waited until they fini
  
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• Police officer delivers pizza to homeless man in Ohio

  11-09-2015 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) – A police chief in southwestern Ohio says he wasn’t surprised that one of his officers delivered a pizza to a homeless man.
  Middletown Officer Jason Deaton was recognized on the police division’s Facebook Wednesday after he gave pizza and a drink to a man who was sleeping on the streets.
  Police Chief Rodney Muterspaw tells The Hamilton-Middletown Journal News Deaton’s action was “nothing new.”
  Muterspaw says officers have delivered
  
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• Good Samaritans pull woman from fiery crash

  11-09-2015 22:52 via wivb.com
  
  SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are still investigating what caused a serious crash Wednesday on Route 295 in Rhode Island.According to police, bystanders helped save the victim, who was trapped inside her car. Investigators said Debra White, 61, of North Providence, was in the breakdown lane in her SUV when she suddenly veered left and cut across several lanes of traffic.
  According to police, White’s SUV struck a GMC pickup truck before it crossed into the median, flipped over, and
  
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• Jack Eichel to hold public autograph signings

  11-09-2015 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new agreement will allow Jack Eichel to hold public autograph signings in western New York.
  The second overall pick of the 2015 NHL Draft will hold his first official public signing on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Dave & Adams Card World on Transit Road in Williamsville.
  An agreement between the local store and a Toronto-based company that will provide Eichel’s availability will allow a lucky few western New Yorkers to get a minute and an autograph with
  
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• Town of Leon fire chief facing sex abuse charges

  11-09-2015 22:16
  
  The sheriff's office says Laurence Ellis, 42, had inappropriate sexual contact with two minors over the space of several months.        
  
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• Cheektowaga Police looking for thief

  11-09-2015 21:01
  
  Cheektowaga Police are looking to identify a suspect who stole money from a Tim Hortons on Union Road.        
  
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• Wegmans faces $188K in fines for workplace safety hazards

  11-09-2015 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wegmans Food Markets Inc. could be paying a hefty price for potentially hazardous workplace conditions.
  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing fines totaling $188,200 following a recent inspection at a Rochester bakery where two workers were previously injured while on the job.
  The first was a sanitation crew member who lost a fingertip while cleaning an operating conveyor belt back in M
  
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• Man, 42, charged with sexually violating two girls

  11-09-2015 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  LEON, N.Y. (WIVB) — An investigation into sexual abuse sparked by two victims who spoke out to police ended Thursday in charges against a Cattaraugus County man.
  Police say they worked with the two juveniles after they complained an older man inappropriately abused them over the course of several months. After investigating, police charged 42-year-old Laurence E. Ellis with rhid degree criminal sexual act, two counts of forcible touching and two counts of endangering the welfare of a
  
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• Local Fire Chief charged with sexually violating two girls

  11-09-2015 19:40 via wivb.com
  
  LEON, N.Y. (WIVB) — An investigation into sexual abuse sparked by two victims who spoke out to police ended Thursday in charges against a Cattaraugus County leader.
  Police say they worked with the two juveniles after they complained an older man inappropriately abused them over the course of several months. An arrest followed only days after police became aware of the complaints, according to Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb.
  After investigating, police charged 42-year-old
  
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• Teen charged with lighting up marijuana pipe in front of state trooper

  11-09-2015 18:43 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old from Niagara Falls allegedly lit up a marijuana pipe without noticing a state trooper watching him.
  Police say the trooper saw Matthew R. Belardi light up inside a vehicle while he was stopped at a red light on Walmore Road Wednesday.
  Belardi immediately handed over the pipe and was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana.
  He’s due in court in the Town of Wheatfield on Oct. 10.
   
  
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• How to properly dispose products containing microbeads

  11-09-2015 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – When you go to the store, it’s common to find toothpaste, soaps, or exfoliators with microbeads.
  Now that Erie County has banned stores from selling products containing them, many people are asking, “What’s the best way to dispose of them at home?”
  “If you have purchased one of these products the best thing that we would encourage people to do would be to mail them back to the manufacturer. You can also include a letter and let them know
  
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• After microbead ban, officials advise on how to dispose of microbead products

  11-09-2015 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – When you go to the store, it’s common to find toothpaste, soaps, or exfoliators with microbeads.
  Now that Erie County has banned stores from selling products containing them, many people are asking, “What’s the best way to dispose of them at home?”
  “If you have purchased one of these products the best thing that we would encourage people to do would be to mail them back to the manufacturer. You can also include a letter and let them know
  
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• Body washes up on Lake Erie’s shore in Buffalo

  11-09-2015 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A body washed up on Lake Erie’s shore on Friday morning, prompting the response of homicide investigators.
  Buffalo Police and Buffalo Fire responded to the scene at LaSalle park Friday at 10:40 a.m. to investigate the body. They set up a perimeter to investigate the human remains, which they described as skeletal in nature, from the water’s edge.
  Police say when they responded to Harbor Point, they learned the body likely had been in the water for an
  
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• September brings no shortage of events to Buffalo

  11-09-2015 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Summer may be dying down in Western New York, but there is no shortage of events with festivals abound to keep you busy this weekend.
  Thousands of people are expected at the 13th Annual Music is Art Festival in Delaware Park Saturday. The free event puts the spotlight on local art, dance and music. More than 100 bands will take to six stages throughout the day as festival goers enjoy a variety of food, drinks and activities for kids. This year the Goo Goo D
  
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• 20-year-old charged with stabbing 13-year-old girl in the back

  11-09-2015 17:58 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — An early morning stabbing in Lockport forced the response of police and first responders after they learned a 13-year-old girl suffered a stab wound to her back.
  Police rushed at 2:40 a.m. Friday morning to Grossi Park on West Avenue after they learned of an altercation between the 13-year-old and a 20-year-old. Police working with first responders to treat the teen asked her to describe her assailant, and say they’re gained enough information to begin a
  
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• Local firefighter places 403 flags for first responders who perished on 9/11

  11-09-2015 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) — Never forget, one volunteer firefighter pledged as he planted hundreds of flags into his yard. Each represents a life he refuses to forget 14 years after terrorist attacks killed thousands on 9/11.
  Bryan Sypniewski, a 30-year veteran of the Depew Fire Department, said he recently moved into a new home and decided it held the perfect setting for a 9/11 memorial. He purchased hundreds of flags and a ribbon, then planted them, advising passerby to never forget l
  
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• Pete Gallivan previews the Sabres Prospects

  11-09-2015 16:34
  
  Pete Gallivan previews the Sabres' prospects before the Prospect Challenge        
  
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• Good Neighbor: Hamburg Girl Helps Charities on Birthday

  11-09-2015 15:34
  
  10-year-old Maggie, doesn't want gifts, but donations, for her birthday.        
  
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• Fire breaks out at WNY Burger King

  11-09-2015 15:13 via wivb.com
  
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) – A fire broke out at the Burger King at 619 Dick Rd. in Depew, Thursday evening.
  The call came in shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday of a grease fire at the restaurant.
  One firefighter battling the blaze was taken to the hospital but is expected to recover.
  Total damage to the business is estimated at $40,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 
  
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• Local events across WNY to honor lives lost on 9/11

  11-09-2015 13:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – On this 14th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, there are several events across western New York to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.
  6:50am: Delaware Park
  Team Red, White and Blue’s (Team RWB) Buffalo Chapter will be hosting its Moving Tribute. It’s taking place from Sunrise (6:50am) to Sunset (7:33pm) at Delaware Park.
  Flags will be kept moving by runners and walkers all day in Delaware Park. This is a free community event and will be hel
  
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• West Seneca Supervisor Democratic race too close to call Friday morning

  11-09-2015 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  West Seneca, N.Y. (WIVB) — Absentee ballots will have to be counted before a winner can be declared in West Seneca, for the Democratic nomination for town Supervisor.
  Christina Bove leads incumbent Sheila Meegan by 42 votes out of more than 2900 cast in Thursday’s primary.
  Bove is a former town board member, and Erie County legislator.
  
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• Incumbent and new face win Common Council primary

  11-09-2015 06:22 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two races for Common Council ended with an incumbent and a new candidate winning Democrat party nominations on primary night.
  David Franczyk won his party’s nomination to serve another term representing the city’s Fillmore district.He easily defeated Samuel Herbert and Joseph Mascia, whose comments about the mayor and Common Council president stirred a controversy.
  A new face should represent the Masten district. Ulysees Wingo, Sr., defeated Board of Educ
  
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• Dyster with slim lead in Niagara Falls mayoral primary

  11-09-2015 06:04 via wivb.com
  
  Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WIVB) — Unless absentee ballots have a much different balance of votes, Paul Dyster is poised to win a third term as mayor of the Cataract City.
  With 100 percent of votes counted, the unofficial tally in the Democratic primary shows Dyster with a 73-vote lead over Glenn Choolokian.
  Dyster has come under some scrutiny lately, from pipes freezing last winter and residents not seeing any physical results yet, to an issue with a strange smell around the city.
  Dyster says,
  
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• Brinkworth vs. Freedman for E.C. Family Court judge

  11-09-2015 05:50 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kelly Brinkworth won the Democratic Primary for Erie County Family Court judge.
  She declared victory live on News 4 at 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
  She said she was best qualified for the job, having devoted most of her years as assistant county attorney to Family Court matters.
  Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner said he believed a negative TV ad by opponent Michele Brown may have cost Brown votes.
  The Brown ad had claimed that literature distributed by Brinkwort
  
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• Cuomo proposes $15 minimum wage

  11-09-2015 04:37
  
  Vice President Joe Biden will join Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday at an event focused on raising the minimum wage in New York to $15 an hour.        
  
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• RESULTS: Get local primary election results here

  11-09-2015 03:00 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) — Ballots were cast all across western New York in many different races for office.
  APP USERS | Smartphone users can click here to see results. 
  
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• Ingersoll Rand strikers vote down tentative agreement

  11-09-2015 02:22 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A swing and a miss at an agreement to return to work more than 200 workers on strike at Ingersoll Rand means strikers will again hit the pavement.
  Workers say their company isn’t listening to their union representatives, so they were forced to vote down a contract that wasn’t in their best interests. Union workers began their picketing more than a month ago, and it seems little progress has been made.
  Ingersoll Rand is reportedly pressing a manda
  
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• VIDEO: Hamburg Police searching for thief caught on camera

  11-09-2015 02:10 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — A thief caught on camera may not be on the loose for long. Police are requesting help from the public after capturing clear footage from a store camera.
  Officers say a suspect stole video games and more from a Best Buy in Hamburg. He allegedly stashed the video games inside his bag before fleeing the store.
  Police are looking for help from the public in identifying the man. Anybody with information is asked to call the Town of Hamburg Police at 716-648-5111.
  
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• Waterfront festival was a crowd pleaser, but some vendors still waiting for pay

  11-09-2015 01:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – On June 27, Waterfront Park was alive with food and music–once the rain stopped. For the hundreds of people who were attended the “Kinfolks Soul Food Festival’ it was a lot of fun, but not so much for the vendors—some are still looking to get paid for their services, so they contacted Call 4 Action.
  The Soul Food Festival has been touring the country for years, showcasing high profile R&B artists, but also getting mixed reviews: in some c
  
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• Primary election today: What you need to know

  11-09-2015 01:55
  
  The 2015 Primary Election is Thursday, September 10.        
  
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• New Orleans pastor commits suicide after being outed on Ashley Madison

  11-09-2015 01:44 via wivb.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (MEDIA GENERAL) — John Gibson was a pastor and seminary professor. When he wasn’t teaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, one of his favorite pastimes was fixing cars.
  He was married with two children. His daughter, Callie, was teaching in front of 250 college students when she got the call. Her father had killed himself.
  It was August 24, six days after hackers exposed the names of millions of people who had signed up for Ashley Madison, the notorious site
  
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• Cell phones present challenge for 911 dispatchers

  11-09-2015 00:38 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Every time someone uses a cell phone to call 911, it’s directed to the Erie County Public Safety building downtown. It’s been that way for years. But it presents some unique challenges for dispatchers.
  The biggest challenge, officials say, is pinpointing your location, especially if you’re unable to provide it.
  Traditional landlines automatically provide your name and exact address to dispatchers. Cell phones, which use GPS technology, don&rs
  
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• Back to school bike safety tips

  11-09-2015 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- At any given time, there’s around 4,000 bikers on Buffalo streets, but as people head back to work and college students move back to campus, congestion is unavoidable.
  Mix that with construction that’s still unfinished, and it looks like an accident waiting to happen.
  The narrow space on Elmwood Avenue near the 1-98 is one area of concern for bikers and drivers.
  Go Bike Buffalo Executive Director Justin Booth told News 4 bikers have to remember to act like
  
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• Eckl’s, longtime Orchard Park staple, closing

  11-09-2015 00:21 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Eckl’s Restaurant, best known for one of the best Beef on Weck sandwiches in greater Buffalo — at least according to regulars — is closing up shop after decades of service in Orchard Park.
  There are only a few weeks left if you want to belly up to the bar or one of their tables.Their final service will be Saturday, Sept. 26.
  The restaurant, located at 4936 Ellicott Road, has been an institution in the community since the 1930s. In 1964, Shirley
  
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• Local agency prepares for Syrian refugees

  11-09-2015 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y.(WIVB)- The U.S. has only accepted around 1,500 Syrian refugees since a civil war broke out there more than four years ago.
  That’s about to change: President Obama announced Thursday that 10,000 more will be allowed to enter the U.S. in the coming year.
  A few hundred of them will end up in Erie County. For 50-100 of those refugees, their first stop in Western New York will be Journey’s End Refugee Services.
  The agency has already resettled three Syrian families. It&
  
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• Assemblywoman accused of sexual harassment

  11-09-2015 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- New York State Assemblywoman Angela Wozniak has been accused by a staffer of sexual harassment and retaliation.
  The claims have been made by a male former staffer who worked for her this year. She was made aware of the complaint by the Assembly Ethics Committee which is now looking into the allegations. The Committee has also brought in a NY City Law professor as an independent investigator in the case.
  Wozniak is 28 years old and was elected last fall to serve the 143r
  
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