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• Rochester women arrested for prostitution in Clarence

  21-11-2015 21:55 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Erie County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit has arrested two women for prostitution Thursday evening.
  It is alleged that 24 year-old Tyler Washington and 31 year-old Tina Saber traveled from Rochester to engage in prostitution in the Town of Clarence.
  The Sheriff’s office says that several citizen complaints about prostitution in local area hotels led to the arrests. Saber was charged additionally with a violation of marijua
  
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• Niagara University students journey to Nicaragua to build homes for family in need

  21-11-2015 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – 6 Niagara University students will journey across the hemisphere to build homes in a struggling Nicaraguan community.
  It’s the third annual Niagara university Cup. This year, students battle it out on the field to raise money to send  6 students from the “Bienvenidos” group to Nicaragua.The group tells us they want to change the world.Kelly Fitzpatrick, club President said, “Latin America is a region we kind of push aside
  
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• Fire at Gigi’s Restaurant leaves $150,000 in damage

  21-11-2015 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Firefighters responded to fire call at a popular East Side restaurant early Saturday morning.
  Blondine Harvin, owner of Gigi’s, says that the fire started in the kitchen and that the restaurant suffered extensive damage inside.
  Buffalo Fire estimated $100,000 damage to the building and $50,000 damage to the contents.
  News 4 will have more on News 4 at 6.
   
   
  
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• The Latest: US Embassy warns citizens in Belgium: Stay home

  21-11-2015 15:54 via wivb.com
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Belgium has urged Americans in the country “to shelter in place and remain at home” after local authorities warned the threat of a terrorist attack in the Brussels area is serious and imminent.In a statement on its website Saturday, the embassy said “if you must go out, avoid large crowds.” It said it would provide updated information as it becomes available.
  Brussels is home to the headquarters of the U.S.-led NATO alliance
  
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• South Park high school football team advances to state finals

  21-11-2015 14:10 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — The South Park High School football team is in uncharted territory for a City of Buffalo Public School: the state final.
  The team arrived at school early Saturday morning, fresh off a 43-26 win over Maine-Endwell of Section IV. Players on that team had never lost before; the team had won 62 games in a row.
  The win puts the Sparks in the state finals Friday, November 27 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.
  The team’s head coach is proud of his players.
  “Just v
  
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• Mattel releases first advertisement for Barbie featuring a little boy

  21-11-2015 04:40 via wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — If you think Barbie dolls are just for girls, Mattel disagrees.
  For the first time the company is running a Barbie commercial featuring a little boy.
  Mattel said this tongue-in-cheek spot is a parody of the Barbie ads that ran in the 1980’s.
  Some people are praising the toy company for challenging the stereo-type that only girls like dolls. However, others see it as confusing.
  One psychologist weighed in on some common criticisms.
  “There’s simply no
  
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• VIDEO: School bus driver suspended after texting while driving video surfaces

  21-11-2015 04:37 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Tennessee school bus driver was suspended without pay after a video surfaced and made its rounds on social media.
  The video appears to show the driver texting while driving a school bus with children on board.
  Following parent outrage, officials from the Williamson County school spoke out.
  Communications Director Carol Birdsong said, “We are aware of the video and the driver has been suspended without pay pending an investigation.”
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• Some question Jared Fogle’s ability to be cured

  21-11-2015 04:31 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Jared Fogle didn’t say a word when he walked into court.
  But inside, he fought tears while telling the judge he will learn from his experiences so he doesn’t commit the same crimes again.
  That didn’t stop Judge Tanya Walton Pratt from saying Fogle should continue to receive treatment.
  Dr. Adam Deming, a local psychologist who directs the Indiana Sex Offender Management and Monitoring Program, said the road to full accountability and responsibility is
  
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• Deer hunters prepare for ‘opening day’

  21-11-2015 04:16 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- Twas the night before deer season and hunters were lined up to get their licenses at Cabela’s in Cheektowaga.
  “We go out at Corfu and usually get to bed early, get up early, dress warm.” said Hassan Fares, who was waiting in line with a friend from out of town.
  Just in New York State there are a half million hunters who spend about forty million dollars just on licenses every year, not to mention what they spend in stores like this.
  -“Deer season
  
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• Boys & Girls Club help the homeless with PB&J sandwiches

  21-11-2015 04:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some of western New York’s most needy may be less hungry after the Northtowns Boys and Girls Clubs helped people in need.
  Staff, volunteers and children came together on Friday to craft sandwiches and pack them together with snacks. Adults guided the children, who are part of the group’s Torch Club.
  “The Torch Club kids are our well-behaved kids. They are our pillars of the community. So we try to give back as much as we can through community s
  
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• SABAH hosts gala and auction for people with disabilities

  21-11-2015 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers gathered and opened their pockets on Friday for a good cause at the Starlight Night at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
  Friends of the Spirited Athletes, Bold at Heart (SABAH) organization arrived to spend the evening at a gala to raise money for people with disabilities. Funds raised will help the organization, that puts on therapeutic recreational programs, support those athletes — both on the turf and on the ice.
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• Afghan soldier denied asylum

  21-11-2015 03:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fleeing Afghan soldier, stopped on the Rainbow Bridge last year will depart the U.S. after a court decided to deport him.
  The latest decision comes after an appeals court granted asylum to two of the three soldiers who fled training in the U.S. to attempt to seek refuge in Canada. The third will officially face deportation.
  All three appealed for asylum by saying the Taliban would target them for working with the U.S.
  
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• Sen. Schumer pushes to prioritize Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station

  21-11-2015 03:38 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials are working with the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to preserve its future in WNY.
  New York’ Senior Senator Chuck Schumer says he recently met with the commander of the Air Mobility Command for the U.S. Air Force. Schumer said he’s pushing the Air Force to prioritize Niagara Falls as it looks at new missions.
  He’s hoping the air station will be the next home of the KC-135 Tankers — the aircraft will soon be moved as a n
  
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• UN approves resolution urging action against Islamic State

  21-11-2015 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a French-sponsored resolution Friday calling on all nations to redouble and coordinate action to prevent further attacks by Islamic State terrorists and other extremist groups.
  The resolution says the Islamic State group “constitutes a global and unprecedented threat to international peace and security” and expresses the council’s determination “to combat by all means this unprecedented threat.&rdq
  
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• UB offering home buying assistance for employees

  21-11-2015 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo is hoping to improve neighborhoods surrounding its historic south campus by offering a loan program to employees to help boost home ownership.
  And they hope to cut down on rising concerns about absentee landlords and a lack of community investment.
  Friday’s announcement of the H.O.M.E. program, which stands for home ownership made easy, is a collaboration of several community groups.
  It’s being offered to UB employees only, and p
  
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