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• PHOTOS: 2015 Turkey Trot

  26-11-2015 18:18 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — 14,000 runners participated in the 120th annual Turkey Trot this year. Many people showed up in costumes.
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• Volunteers prepare to feed more than 40,000 over three-day Thanksgiving event

  26-11-2015 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People at The Annual Mozel Sanders Foundation’s “Feed The Hungry” campaign are getting food ready for more than 40,000 people on Thanksgiving.
  Prep began Wednesday at the Butler University kitchen in Indianapolis.
  Unfortunately not everyone can afford a Thanksgiving meal, so people volunteering for the Mozel Sanders Foundation are already hard at work prepping the day to serve  others.Volunteers prepare to feed thousands on Thanksgiving. (WISH P
  
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• UB Phone Lab research tries to spread internet access to developing countries

  26-11-2015 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The features you find on your Android phone five to 10 years from now could come from research happening at the University at Buffalo.
  Professor Geoffrey Challen is in charge of a program that started four years ago, called the Phone Lab. The University distributed smartphones to faculty and students on campus.
  “These phones have sort of novel features that are not based on apps,” says Challen. “What we’re experimenting with is actually s
  
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• Niagara Falls family speaks out regarding recent murder arrest

  26-11-2015 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – This Thanksgiving, a Niagara Falls family will have one person missing from the table. Fajri Hilson was shot and killed outside of Max’s Lounge in Niagara Falls in August.
  This holiday will be the Hilson family’s first without him.
  “It really feels horrible to go into Thanksgiving without my son,” Sheila Hilson, the victim’s mother said. “I love him and he’ll always be in my heart.”
  Even though the 31-year-old isn
  
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• 14,000 runners and walkers take part in Turkey Trot

  26-11-2015 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The 120th annual YMCA Turkey Trot is in the books, and 14,000 people turned out to take part in this year’s Thanksgiving Day tradition.
  The walkers and runners made their way downtown over a five mile course beginning right around 9 a.m. Thursday. Many of the participants took on the race in costumes, dressed as everything from turkeys and pilgrims, to Buffalo Sabres, to Santa and superheroes.
  A lot of the racers packed the starting gate area early, ready to go
  
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• List of stores open on Thanksgiving or Black Friday

  26-11-2015 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — After the turkey and stuffing comes the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. And even though most retailers are offering the same deals online, many still plan to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day or in the early morning hours of Black Friday. So if you prefer to pick up those discounted TVs, toys and other goods in person, here’s a list of what time stores are open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday:
  — Discount Stores
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  Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and s
  
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• Alleged bank robber found under pile of clothes

  26-11-2015 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wednesday, Niagara Falls Police Detectives say they arrested a suspect in the robbery of a Main Street Key Bank branch.
  The robbery occurred on Tuesday.
  Authorities charged Niagara Falls resident Kristopher Ronan, 21, with 1st degree robbery.
  He was said to be found hiding under a pile of clothes in his 10th Street apartment.
  
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• Woman cooks Thanksgiving dinner for those in need in memory of daughter

  26-11-2015 15:05 via wivb.com
  
  MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (WCMH) – At the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Sarah Wood and her crew are cooking for close to 500 people.
  Her faith, volunteers, and donations make it all happen.
  “There’s definitely a need in the community; one for fellowship and people are hungry. Kids are hungry,” said Wood.
  There will be 19 turkeys, 45 pounds of sweet potatoes, three bushels of apples and 250 pounds of potatoes.
  All the work goes to give a hot and free Thanksgiving meal to
  
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• Driver hospitalized after Route 219 rollover

  26-11-2015 14:38 via wivb.com
  
  CONCORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vehicle accident on Route 219 has put one person in the hospital with serious injuries.
  The Erie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident around 6:20 a.m. on Thursday.
  Witnesses say the accident was a vehicle rollover.
  Authorities say the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was taken to Bertrand-Chaffee Hospital.
  Detours with cones, signs and vehicles guiding traffic were put in place after in the incident.
  
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• Firefighters surprise down-on-his-luck veteran with Thanksgiving feast

  26-11-2015 13:40 via wivb.com
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A group of Providence firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty this week to make sure a man who tended to the needs of others had a special Thanksgiving.
  The firefighters didn’t want any publicity for what they did, but the Army veteran they helped contacted Eyewitness News to make sure their act of kindness didn’t go unnoticed.
  Roger Bergeron fell on some hard times. He was without a home for several years and was recovering from an in
  
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• Deadly crash reported in Niagara Falls

  26-11-2015 13:25 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police responded to the scene of a deadly crash on Pine & Hyde Park in Niagara Falls Thursday morning.
  One victim is reported in the crash and a coroner was at the scene.
  News 4 will have more information as it becomes available. 
  
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• West Seneca teens in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  26-11-2015 13:04 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — Two local teens from West Seneca will be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday morning.
  Madalyn Stencel and Dominic Cascio will be part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. They’ve been in New York City since Saturday learning the music and drills for the event.
  The pair had to audition for the marching band earlier this year. About 200 students from around the nation were selected.
  Madalyn plays the clarinet and Dominic pla
  
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• Drunksgiving: Night before Thanksgiving is busiest night for bars

  26-11-2015 12:14 via wivb.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Thanksgiving is the busiest time for travel for the entire year. However, people aren’t just heading home for the holidays.
  They’re also heading out for a drink. Thanksgiving Eve is regarded by some as the busiest bar night of the year.
  It’s known as “Drunksgiving” or “Black Out Wednesday.” That’s because many people are home for the holidays and don’t have work the following day.
  “It’s a great nigh
  
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• Balloons, floats as NYC Thanksgiving parade gets underway

  26-11-2015 07:12 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The giant balloons, floats and marching bands are making their way down Manhattan streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  Security is heavy, with more than 2,500 officers stationed along the route. That’s the largest number of officers the department has ever assigned to the event.
  Crowds of onlookers are lining the parade route, which starts on the Upper West Side and ends in front of Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street. Officials estimate
  
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• 3 million people expected to attend NYC Thanksgiving parade

  26-11-2015 07:12 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — As millions of people in the U.S. prepare for Thanksgiving, security remains tight in New York ahead of the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  Police Commissioner William Bratton says more than 2,500 officers will be along the parade route for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
  More than 3 million spectators are expected to attend.
  It has been a New York tradition since 1924.
  Mayor Bill de Blaio says the event kicks off a season of appreciation. He says New
  
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• Owners and officers anticipating busy night before Thanksgiving

  26-11-2015 05:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo bar owners say the night before Thanksgiving, often referred to as Thanksgiving Eve, is one of the busiest nights of the year for them.
  “It’s just a busy, busy day,” said Marc Frisicaro who owns Frizzy’s on Allen Street.  “A lot of prep goes into preparing for this day also – have to order a lot of extra beer and extra liquor and extra personnel and staff on.”
  The extra staff come in to make sure everyone st
  
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• Bills try to stay in playoff hunt

  26-11-2015 05:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-  The Bills and Chiefs enter Sunday with identical 5-5 records.
  With only 6 games left in the regular season both teams are still in the playoff hunt.
  Kansas City started the season with a 1-5 record but they’ve recovered to win four straight.
  “I see a team that’s really peaking,” Rex Ryan Said Wednesday.
  “They’ve blown some teams out and it’s complimentary football.”
  This weekend’s game will give the winner an
  
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• Deputy Fire Commissioner suddenly steps down

  26-11-2015 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –Deputy Buffalo Fire Commissioner Joseph Tomizzi resigned Tuesday, and the rank and file are wondering why.
  Mayor Byron brown appointed Tomizzi as one of two Deputy Fire Commissioners in August of 2011. He had been the head of the Arson Investigation Unit until then, but last year became the target of the firefighters union which accused him of running a background check on a co-worker without cause.
  “The only reason you’re supposed to be in this database i
  
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• Car crashes into Buffalo home, one killed

  26-11-2015 01:07
  
  BUFFALO, NY - A family of four was shaken to their core when an SUV plowed into their home Wednesday morning. And the driver of that SUV died at the scene.         
  
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• Last minute shoppers flood grocery stores before Thanksgiving

  26-11-2015 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The day before Thanksgiving shopping carts went head-to-head at local grocery stores.
  “Everybody’s running around like chickens with their head cut off,” said J.J. Kelleher, a last minute shopper. “They need traffic signals at the end of each isle.”
  Kelleher said he expected the rush, as home cooks around him grabbed the essentials. Some shoppers told News 4 they were picking up desserts and appetizers.
  “Last minute items, like
  
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• Pylon cams, NFL’s newest craze, created, manufactured in WNY

  26-11-2015 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s the next generation of cameras for the NFL, and possibly football nationwide. And it’s all created by a local company that will likely be sharing the worlds largest television stage this February.
  The NFL first deployed the experimental use of pylon cameras this year, after what Lancaster’s Paul Halsey says were several failed attempts.
  “The pylon camera is an idea that people have been trying for awhile. Generally, it’s been a fa
  
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• Man accused of more than 200 counts of sex abuse attempts suicide

  26-11-2015 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y (WIVB) — A man arrested in Fall of 2014, accused of over 200 counts of sexual abuse, has attempted suicide.
  Iver Phallen, 67, is accused of sexual assault, strangulation and kidnapping at least three women. He allegedly met some of the women at a North Buffalo strip club.
  During a search of his Lewiston residence, authorities say they found ropes, gags, surgical instruments and a list of targeted women.
  Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada says Phallen
  
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• Alternative therapy center opens in Allentown

  26-11-2015 00:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A growing alternative therapy for pain management and anxiety is keeping it simple.
  All floating or flotation therapy requires is salt water and the dark.
  The technique is popular on the West Coast, and is gaining momentum here in Western New York. There’s a flotation spa in Williamsville, but ‘The Flo’ in Allentown is the first of its kind in Buffalo.
  It opened this fall, and frequent client Vincent Raphael swears by it.
  “I just feel better. Yo
  
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