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• Chautauqua County joins cause against microbeads

  24-09-2015 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The push to ban microbeads throughout western New York is expanding.
  Chautauqua County has approved a new measure that will stop the sale of soaps and other products that contain tiny plastic microbeads.
  Experts and environmentalists say the small beads pass through water filtration systems and pollute local waterways.
  Erie County was the first to pass similar legislation.
  
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• Pope Francis lands in New York City for 2nd leg of U.S. tour

  24-09-2015 23:20 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) — Pop Francis has landed in New York City to begin a visit that will take him from the United Nations to a school that sits amid public housing in East Harlem.
  His chartered American Airlines plane has touched down at John F. Kennedy Airport, bringing the pontiff to the United States’ largest city.
  The 200-person welcoming party includes Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and five Catholic schoolchildren. It’s the first papal trip to New York since Pope&
  
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• ‘People’s Pope’ gets acquainted with the people of New York City

  24-09-2015 23:20 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The “People’s Pope” has arrived in New York City where he’s being welcomed by Catholics and non-Catholics alike from around the globe who all say he speaks everyone’s language.
  The pope’s chartered American Airlines plane touched down at John F. Kennedy Airport late Thursday afternoon, bringing the pontiff to the United States’ largest city for the second leg of his U.S. tour.
  A 200-person welcoming party was waiting, i
  
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• Buffalo police offer reward for information leading to arrest of 27-year-old man

  24-09-2015 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old man facing a host of charges.
  The Buffalo Police Department, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancaster Police Department are all searching for Richard Wagner.
  Authorities say he’s facing charges for possession of stolen property, possession of controlled substances and larceny.
  Wagner is described as being about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 170
  
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• Kane probe, ‘not the norm’ according to Crisis Services

  24-09-2015 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) – Most rape investigations never make the six o’clock news.
  “It is such an unusual circumstance to see this happening.” according to Crisis Services CEO Jessica Pirro. She’s referring to all the publicity, and the issue of a ripped evidence bag that turned up in the Pat Kane rape accusation.
  She hopes it doesn’t scare rape victims away from seeking help. “We deal with hundreds of cases a year here in Erie County. These cases aren&rsqu
  
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• Bicycle stolen from 92-year-old World War II vet

  24-09-2015 22:04 via wivb.com
  
  TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Police are investigating the theft of a bike that belonged to a 92-year-old WWII veteran.
  Mario Farina says he was preparing to take it out for one final ride before selling it. He bought the Schwinn bike back in 1980 and rode it twice before he hung it in his garage where it stayed until Wednesday.
  Farina says he finished cleaning it, took some pics and went in his house to eat dinner.
  When he came back, it was gone.
  Police are urging anyone with information abo
  
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• Hinsdale man accused of driving car into girlfriend’s occupied camper

  24-09-2015 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 51-year-old man is facing several charges after state troopers in Olean responded to a domestic dispute complaint.
  Responding officers say a woman told them that she had been in altercation with her boyfriend, identified as David Goldsmith, and that he damaged her car.
  According to police, Goldsmith, of Hinsdale, returned to the scene following the initial report and drove his vehicle into his girlfriend’s camper, which had three other people inside. In ad
  
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• Bank burglary suspects found passed out, one naked

  24-09-2015 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Two men are accused of breaking into a Virginia bank Tuesday morning and never leaving.
  Police say they got a call at around 4:30 a.m. to respond to the Heritage Bank for a burglary.
  Officers discovered two men passed out inside the bank. One of them was naked and there was feces on the floor near them, police said.
  The  men, identified as 23-year-old Samuel Bland and 22-year-old Alex Ronne, were charged with commercial burglary and felony vandalism.
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• Man found murdered in van outside Buffalo school

  24-09-2015 21:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating after a man was found murdered in a van right outside a Buffalo school.
  The discovery was made at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Woodlawn Avenue, near Buffalo Performing Arts.
  The crime briefly delayed school dismissal as buses were re-routed to Michigan Avenue to pick up students.
  News 4 will have more information on this developing story as it becomes available.
   
  
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• Kansas grandma, cancer survivor goes back to school to fulfill promise

  24-09-2015 20:46 via wivb.com
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — In the small town of Clay Center, Kansas is a grandma, who is battling cancer and homework all at the same time. She does it all just to fulfill a promise before she dies.
  It started out as a bad cough five years ago. The x-rays revealed a spot: Stage 4 lung cancer. “They did a biopsy immediately and, by that Thursday, they took my right lung,” said Judy Renton, cancer survivor.
  Given what could have been a life sentence, Renton decided she had two options
  
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• 360 pounds of cocaine hidden amid pumpkins, squash seized in Philadelphia

  24-09-2015 19:49 via wivb.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal agents say they seized more than 360 pounds of cocaine found in a shipment of Costa Rican pumpkins and squash at the Port of Philadelphia.
  Authorities say the Sept. 17 discovery was the port’s eighth-largest cocaine seizure to date.
  Officials say the drugs, which have a combined street value of more than $6 million, were found in thin packages lining the inside of the boxes.
  The shipment arrived on the bulk carrier Santa Maria and was destined to a distrib
  
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• Undercover underage alcohol sale check nets two arrests

  24-09-2015 19:34 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Throughout Niagara County, Sheriff’s Deputies conducted an undercover check of local stores to ensure they comply with age laws in alcohol sales. Deputies say they found a few violators.
  Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputies checked out 28 different stores across the county that are accredited to sell alcohol. Of all locations checked, deputies say 26 stores complied, however two did not.
  Police wound up arresting 30-year-old Tonya M. Spaulding and 24-y
  
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• Girl Scouts of WNY prep for fun recruitment event

  24-09-2015 19:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An annual event that allows the public — and any interested members — an exclusive glimpse into the Girl Scouts organization is planned for the weekend.
  Officials from the Girl Scouts of western New York stopped by to announce and detail the event on University at Buffalo’s south campus. They’ll host a day-long event to show off how fun it can be to join the organization and participate in activities.
  The event will showcase certain event
  
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• Pope Francis paints message to Congress with wide brush

  24-09-2015 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing before a rapt Congress, Pope Francis issued a ringing call to action on behalf of immigrants Thursday, urging lawmakers to embrace “the stranger in our midst” as he became the first pontiff in history to address a joint meeting at the U.S. Capitol.
  Referencing the migration crisis in Europe as well as the United States’ own struggle with immigration from Latin America, Francis summoned lawmakers “to respond in a way which is always humane,
  
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• Local police chief placed on leave after being arrested on felony drug charges

  24-09-2015 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  PORTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — An officer tasked with enforcing laws and administering a police department is facing felony drug charges after another law enforcement agency placed him under arrest.
  Officials with the New York State Police say their officers investigated then arrested 52-year-old Portville Police Chief Ronald Brisbee on Wednesday. Police say they investigated Brisbee for illegally providing pain pills to another person while on duty as a police officer.
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• Local acting police chief placed on leave after arrest on felony drug charges

  24-09-2015 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  PORTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — An officer tasked with enforcing laws and administering a police department is facing felony drug charges after another law enforcement agency placed him under arrest.
  Officials with the New York State Police investigated then arrested 52-year-old Portville acting Police Chief Ronald Brisbee on Wednesday. Police say they investigated Brisbee for illegally providing pain pills to another person while on duty.
  After their investigation, New York State troopers s
  
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• Pope Francis’ entire speech to Congress

  24-09-2015 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Pope Francis took the stage on Thursday to address a joint meeting of Congress, he broached a number of topics in a measured tone. See his words in his transcribed speech below.
  “I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in “the land of the free and home of the brave”. I would like to think that the reason for this is that I too am a son of this great continent, from which we have all received so much and
  
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• WNY Teen Finds Success in Special Treatment for Neurological Movement Disorder

  24-09-2015 17:27
  
  Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by abnormal sustained muscle contractions, and often repetitive movements.        
  
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• Pope Francis to address joint meeting of Congress

  24-09-2015 15:06 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — In a single sentence, Pope Francis has shown how he transcends the ideological polarities of U.S. politics. Soon, he’ll take his message to many U.S. politicians.
  In his Wednesday address to bishops, the pope spoke out against abortion, an issue close to the heart of Republicans, and against environmental devastation, a surefire applause line for Democrats. He spoke on behalf of immigrants, too, and pushed a few other hot buttons. All in one sentence.
  He said:
  
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• Rare supermoon-eclipse happening late Sunday night

  24-09-2015 13:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (MEDIA GENERAL) – For the first time in more than 30 years, you’ll be able to witness a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse.
  According to NASA, it’s happening late Sunday night, Sept. 27, across the United States and much of the world.
  “Because the orbit of the moon is not a perfect circle, the moon is sometimes closer to the Earth than at other times during its orbit,” said Noah Petro, deputy project scientist for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
  
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• Gallery: 8 personal moments with Pope Francis

  24-09-2015 13:50 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) — Pope Francis is known for getting up close and personal with the faithful. During his visit to the U.S., we captured plenty of examples of a more personal Pope. Here’s a look at some of our favorites.
  GALLERY | App users click here to see the gallery. 
  
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• When rescue efforts fail, Mississippi cop stays with man until his last breath

  24-09-2015 13:46 via wivb.com
  
  JACKSON, MS (WJTV) – On Monday, a crash claimed the life of Anthony Boone, but not before a Jackson police officer did everything he could to save the man from the fiery crash. When he couldn’t, he was simply there for him.
  Sergeant William Bright says he tried his best to save Anthony’s life. When he realized there was nothing in his power that could be done, he wanted to let that man know he was not alone.
  “I think the good lord knows that I tried everything that I
  
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• VIDEO: NY man caught on camera plotting terror, arrested by FBI

  24-09-2015 13:40 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A judge has made secretly recorded conversations between a local man and undercover FBI agents public.
  Glendon Scott Crawford was convicted in August 2015 in federal court on terrorism charges. The man was accused of attempting to make a death ray machine to target local Muslims and government officials.
  Newly released FBI tapes show the dramatic moment he was arrested by federal agents.
  One video takes place in 2012 in a Schenectady hotel room. It reveals Crawford
  
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• Police warn of widespread landline phone woes

  24-09-2015 13:13 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Widespread utility failure prompted an alert message to be issued to thousands across western New York on Thursday morning.
  Officials say a widespread landline outage in Niagara County is hampering communication, including at the Niagara County Government and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. In the event of an emergency, 911 lines are still functioning, but a number has been set up to cope with non-emergency calls. Anybody who needs as
  
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• Police warn of Niagara County phone woes

  24-09-2015 13:13 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Widespread utility failure prompted an alert message to be issued to thousands in Niagara County on Thursday morning.
  Officials say a widespread landline outage in Niagara County is hampering communication, including at the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. In the event of an emergency, 911 lines are still functioning, but a number has been set up to cope with non-emergency calls.
  It’s unknown when communications in Niagara County will be reest
  
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• Landline phone service restored across WNY

  24-09-2015 13:13 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A widespread utility failure prompted an alert message to be issued to thousands across western New York on Thursday morning but service has now been restored to all affected areas and organizations.
  Officials said a widespread landline outage in Niagara County affected communication, including at the Niagara County Government and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency 911 lines were not affected.
  In Erie County, several agencies and groups,
  
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• Leukemia survivor to help illuminate Delaware Park in Light the Night cancer fight

  24-09-2015 12:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of lights — each representing a unique battle — will come together Friday night to illuminate Delaware Park in the fight against cancer of the blood.
  Survivors and family of those who did not win their battles come together to walk, lanterns in hand, to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. One mother says she walks every year — her family watched her daughter fight and beat Leukemia.
  Michelle Chapuis a
  
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• More than 200 die in hajj-related stampede in Saudi Arabia

  24-09-2015 11:48 via wivb.com
  
  CAIRO (AP) — Every year, millions of Muslims converge on the Saudi holy cities of Mecca and Medina for the annual hajj pilgrimage, with the massive ceremonies representing a major security and logistical challenge for the kingdom’s authorities.
  Some 2 million pilgrims packed should-to-shoulder for an emotional day of repentance and supplication. Many wept as they raised their hands toward the sky, asking for forgiveness and praying for loved ones.
  It was on Tuesday some 1,400 ye
  
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• Canterbury Woods Construction Starts in 2016

  24-09-2015 05:34
  
  Canterbury Woods Construction Starts in 2016        
  
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• Attorney: Evidence bag in Kane case delivered to alleged victim’s mother

  24-09-2015 05:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The attorney for the woman who accused Patrick Kane of rape said an evidence bag that formerly contained a rape kit connected to the case was found stuffed inside his client’s mother’s front door.Meanwhile, Kane’s attorney, Paul Cambria, questioned the claim’s validity.
  Thomas Eoannou said the alleged victim’s mother found the ripped evidence bag Tuesday afternoon at her home, in between the storm door and the front door. He said the bag
  
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• UB students respond to controversial project involving racial signs

  24-09-2015 04:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Students at the University at Buffalo are making their voices heard following a controversial art project.
  A forum was held Wednesday night by the Black Student Union in response to “White Only” and “Black Only” signs appearing around campus earlier this month.
  The signs quickly sparked questions and concerns before it was revealed to be a student-run project.
  President of the union, Micah Oliver, says the open meeting gave stud
  
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• Target makes corporate-wide purchase of FitBit devices for employees

  24-09-2015 03:55 via wivb.com
  
  (WSLS 10) – Target announced in a statement to employees on its website that it has made one of the largest corporate group purchases of Fitbit™ devices ever. And the FitBits are going straight into the hands of Target employees.
  The statement on Target’s corporate website said it will give each employee a free or discounted Fitbit activity and sleep tracking device as part of its Fall FitBit Challenge.
  The statement says, in part:
  We believe Target is uniquely positi
  
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• Juveniles accused of breaking into a Family Dollar in Dunkirk

  24-09-2015 03:26 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two juveniles are in trouble with the law after allegedly burglarizing a Family Dollar in Dunkirk.
  Officers on patrol say they discovered the front glass door of the East 4th Street store was smashed at around 2 a.m. Monday.
  Investigators reviewed surveillance footage and were eventually able to track down the young men believed to be responsible.
  The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents and are scheduled to appear in family court on
  
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• Legal analyst answers questions on alleged evidence tampering

  24-09-2015 03:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With both sides of the Patrick Kane case at odds over alleged evidence tampering, News 4’s legal analyst is giving an outsider’s perspective on the developments.
  Terry Connors says there’s no question that from time to time, issues can arise with the chain of command and the collection of evidence, but not in a case of this magnitude.
  So what happens next, if the evidence has in fact been compromised? Can the case still move forward?
  “If
  
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• New York drone dentist pulls out kid’s loose tooth

  24-09-2015 02:24 via wivb.com
  
  (NEWS10) — The old door knob and string trick is officially a thing of the past.
  Say hello to the drone dentist.
  Back in June, Paul Borrud’s nephew Bruno asked him to help pull out a loose tooth. Instead of using the traditional methods, they decided to use his drone.
  They tied some dental floss to Bruno’s tooth, and then it was time for liftoff.Borrud said in the video description that he double-checked with Bruno one last time before the drone took off.
  All went smoothly
  
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• Niagara Falls motorcyclist arrested for aggravated DWI

  24-09-2015 02:02 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A motorcyclist found himself in handcuffs after police say he was riding while more than twice over the legal limit for alcohol.
  Thomas C. Hauck, of Niagara Falls, was stopped by state troopers Wednesday. They say he failed a field sobriety test and then registered a .19-percent blood alcohol level.
  The 46-year-old faces numerous charges, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding.
  He’s due
  
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• Thruway probes claim of overcharges due to E-ZPass malfunction

  24-09-2015 01:53 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Cheektowaga man says he was overcharged by E-ZPass, and when Chris Badura tried to work things out with E-ZPass officials, he only got partial satisfaction, so he contacted Call 4 Action.
  E-ZPass is the private company that electronically collects tolls for the New York Thruway, and toll agencies in 15 other states. Accountholders are issued a transponder known as a “tag” that is attached to the inside of the car’s windshield, and the tag is
  
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• Thousands line up early to catch glimpse of Pope Francis

  24-09-2015 01:32 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) — Some western New Yorkers are among the thousands of people who set their alarm clocks extra early Wednesday just to get a glimpse of Pope Francis as he made his way through the streets in Washington.
  Fans of the pontiff lined up even before the sun was up, including Buffalo native and St. Joe’s graduate Sam Braun. He’s among those volunteering as part of the Cap Corps program.
  And as Pope Francis made his way around while waving from his moto
  
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• New York makes it a felony to unlawfully dispose of a body

  24-09-2015 01:23
  
  New York is toughening the penalties for those who unlawfully conceal or dispose of a corpse.        
  
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• Former DA weighs in on evidence tampering claims

  24-09-2015 01:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County’s former top prosecutor says if claims of evidence tampering in the Patrick Kane investigation are true — that an evidence bag was left at the door of the mother of Kane’s accuser — it’s very disturbing.
  “That is such a breach in the chain, and such a violation of all standards of evidence that I would have gone crazy,” said former Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark.
  A lawyer for the alleged victim claims t
  
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• Sabres’ O’Reilly, Kane excited for possibilities

  24-09-2015 00:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time since the Buffalo Sabres traded for Evander Kane last season, the young forward finally makes his Sabres debut, playing alongside fellow acquisition Ryan O’Reilly in a much-anticipated Wednesday evening preseason home opener.
  “Having a guy like O’Reilly who can distribute the puck makes a big difference,” said Kane. “You can have all the speed and talent in the world but if you don’t get the puck it’s
  
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