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• Buffalo’s playoffs hopes dashed as the Chiefs prevail 30 to 22

  29-11-2015 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, MO (WIVB) — With playoffs hopes on the line for both teams, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City lined up to establish dominance in the wildcard race.
  Rex Ryan addressed his team before the game, likely acknowledging what was at stake for the Bills — a loss would mean the newly rebuilt team had no post-season hopes.
  Working to keep the hopes and dreams of the entire city alive, the Bills worked with a fervor to capture a win, but they fell short
  Out of the gate, Tyrod Taylo
  
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• Buffalo’s playoff hopes diminished as the Chiefs prevail 30 to 22

  29-11-2015 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, MO (WIVB) — With playoffs hopes on the line for both teams, the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs lined up to establish dominance in the wildcard race.
  Rex Ryan addressed his team before the game, likely acknowledging what was at stake for the Bills — a loss would mean the newly rebuilt team had no post-season hopes.
  Working to keep the hopes and dreams of the entire city alive, the Bills worked with a fervor to capture a win, but they fell short
  Out of the gate,
  
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• PHOTOS: World’s Largest Disco 2015

  29-11-2015 19:34 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Over 7,000 disco guests danced the night away and sang along to their favorite songs from the 70’s disco era Saturday night at the Buffalo Convention Center.
  Smartphone and tablet users, click here to see the photo gallery. 
  
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• Despite no snow, Ellicottville business is booming

  29-11-2015 18:39 via wivb.com
  
  ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)- Owner of Kazoo II in Ellicottville, Arleen Solly, didn’t get much rest after Thanksgiving.
  “Friday and Saturday were huge. It was almost as big as Fall Festival,” she told News 4.
  She and her employees have been working nonstop; this year’s Black Friday she says, was one of their busiest yet, despite the slopes at Holiday Valley being closed.
  “We saw a few other guests, but by and large, we kind of felt alone,” said Holiday Valley g
  
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• New York seeks feedback on Common Core learning standards

  29-11-2015 17:11 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Time is running out to take part in New York state’s public opinion survey on the Common Core learning standards.The online survey closes Monday.
  The state Education Department launched the AIMHighNY survey in search of detailed feedback on the state’s English and math learning standards. Respondents can review and comment on specific standards for any grade level.
  New York and most other states adopted the Common Core to improve college- and
  
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• Thousands call police after woman posts photo of dog’s mouth taped shut to Facebook

  29-11-2015 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police in Avon, Torrington, and South Daytona, Florida are investigating after a woman allegedly duct taped her dog’s mouth shut and shared the photo to Facebook.
  The woman posted the photo of her chocolate lab’s mouth duct taped shut with the caption “This is what happens when you don’t shut up!!!”
  In response to the negative feedback on her page, she later wrote, “Dont panic everyone it was only for a minute but hasnt barked since&
  
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• Official: Clinic suspect made ‘no more baby parts’ comment

  29-11-2015 15:38 via wivb.com
  
   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Robert Lewis Dear was reclusive, and he seldom spoke to neighbors in a quiet patch of woods in rural Colorado where he lived.
  Now, it’s his words that are drawing the most attention as police try to discern his motivations for a shooting attack they say he carried out Friday at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs that killed three people, including a police officer.
  After his arrest, Dear said “no more baby parts,&rdquo
  
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• Overnight rollover accident in downtown Buffalo

  29-11-2015 14:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) – Police were called to the scene of a rollover accident in the early morning hours Sunday.
  An SUV struck a tree and rolled over at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Best Street.
  No word on whether or not there were any injuries.
  Police are still investigating the incident.
   
   
  
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• BPD arrest man who fled scene after rollover accident

  29-11-2015 14:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Police were called to the scene of a rollover accident in the early morning hours Sunday.
  Buffalo police accident investigators say 39 year-old John Nelson was operating his 2010 Toyota SUV when it rolled over at Michigan Avenue and Best Street just after 2:20 a.m. Nelson then fled his vehicle but was apprehended a short time later on Dodge Street.
  Nelson was uninjured and charged with DWI and Unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
    
  
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• Bicyclist struck in the Town of Tonawanda

  29-11-2015 14:18 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA – Police are currently investigating an accident that sent one man to the hospital.
  Police say 70-year-old Gerald Mack was riding his bike Friday afternoon when he was struck by a vehicle.
  The incident happened at the intersection of Military and Ensminger Roads.
  First responders transported the 70-year-old to ECMC to be treated for head injuries.
  No charges have been filed against the driver as the accident is still under investigation.
  
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• Buffalo group heading to Paris for climate conference

  29-11-2015 05:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of local climate justice advocates held a send off for the their own as they prepare to make the trip halfway around the world to talk about climate change.
  A University at Buffalo professor for environmental law is heading to the United Nations Conference for Climate Change in Paris with six students.
  “The greenhouse gas emissions – there is no choice now but to cut these,” said Jessica Owley, the UB professor after what she anticipate
  
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• Thousands gather to get a new view of Buffalo

  29-11-2015 04:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of people gathered to the top of City Hall in downtown Buffalo to get a view of the city. They came out for “Take Another Look” – an event offering locals and out of towners a chance to do just that.
  This is the second year the city partnered up with local organizations and establishments to hold this event at City Hall. They opened up the observation deck and offered tours.
  Organizers say they expected around 2,000 people total; that
  
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