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• WNY, New York State Likely To Play A Role In GOP Primary

  04-01-2016 23:58
  
  For the first time in 16 years, it's likely that Western New York and New York state will play a role in the GOP primary        
  
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• Victim speaks out on Niagara Falls slap video

  04-01-2016 23:47 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – A man caught on video intimidating and slapping another man sparked outrage last month in Niagara Falls. Police say they are looking  at three suspects and are close to making arrests.
  Police say William Finlayson or “Billy” was targeted due to his limited ability to communicate clearly with responding officers.He tells News 4 he doesn’t want any trouble and doesn’t want this to happen in his neighborhood.
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• Second man charged with arson that displaced 20 in Niagara Falls

  04-01-2016 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — As police further their investigation into a fire that displaced 20 people in Niagara Falls, they say a second person is in custody.
  Officers charged on Jan. 1 Jerome Wingfield, 32, with setting the fire that blazed on 1967 Niagara Street. On Monday, they charged Wilber Haynes, 70, as his accomplice.
  Each man faces second degree arson, second degree burglary and reckless endangerment for allegedly igniting the boarding house just after nightfall.
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• Man pleads guilty to stealing thousands from 77-year-old woman

  04-01-2016 22:52
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Monday after stealing thousands of dollars from a 77-year-old woman.        
  
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• Wellsville police arrest man on 2 rape counts

  04-01-2016 22:14
  
  WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- A man from Wellsville has been arrested on two rape counts after a lengthy investigation.        
  
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• Pettine out as HC in Cleveland; Marrone could be in

  04-01-2016 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  CLEVELAND, Oh. (WIVB) — As the Cleveland Browns finish another disappointing season, Mike Pettine, who served as head coach there for two seasons, is out, along with the Browns general manager.
  Pettine served under Doug Marrone as the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season and has also served under Rex Ryan during his tenure with the New York Jets as the defensive coordinator there.
  It seems Pettine will get a shake-up even if he doesn’t want one, and tha
  
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• Second arrest made in Niagara Falls arson

  04-01-2016 22:08
  
  Niagara Falls Police say they have arrested & charged a second suspect in connection to a boarding house fire last week        
  
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• Game worn Eichel jersey going for thousands

  04-01-2016 22:01
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jack Eichel’s first Buffalo Sabres jersey is up for auction, and it is in high demand.        
  
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• Local man charged with two counts of rape after lengthy investigation

  04-01-2016 21:58 via wivb.com
  
  WELLSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local man is facing felony charges after police say they furthered a lengthy investigation into alleged rapes.
  Wellsville police officers say they arrested Anthony Poole, 25, on Dec. 29 after gathering evidence in a joint investigation with New York State Police. Poole stands charged with two counts of second degree felony rape.
  Police say the investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending against Poole.
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• Eichel’s first jersey in high demand on charity auction

  04-01-2016 21:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first jersey of NHL newcomer Jack Eichel is up for grabs, and the bidding is already hot.
  Put up for auction on Monday, the jersey opened at the price of $250, but has jumped to $6,126 in just a few hours. Bidders are proving the up and coming star’s first jersey — worn from Oct. 8 through Nov. 25 — is a hot commodity.
  BID | Anybody can bid on the jersey. Check out the auction here. 
  The blue and gold #15 jersey will come with a sewn-o
  
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• Dareus breaks bone in foot Sunday, finishes the game

  04-01-2016 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some have criticized Marcell Dareus’ year in Buffalo, citing decreased motivation following his contract extension, but his resolve in Buffalo’s final game can’t be questioned.
  Dareus, who took a hit and came up limping in the second half of Buffalo’s game against the New York Jets didn’t let that hinder him from finishing the game. The pro-bowl caliber defensive tackle announced on Monday he broke his foot during the play.
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• Buffalo Sabres forward Deslauriers to miss 3-5 weeks

  04-01-2016 20:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres forward Nicolas Deslauriers will miss between three and five weeks with a lower body injury.
  Coach Dan Bylsma made the announcement following practice on Monday without revealing the exact nature of the injury. Bylsma said Deslauriers was hurt in a 4-3 loss to Detroit on Saturday.
  Deslauriers is a hard-hitting forward who has three goals and seven points in 38 games this season.
  The Sabres have recalled forward Tim Schaller from their AHL affil
  
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• Cuomo's homeless order leaves little time to comply

  04-01-2016 20:00
  
  Local governments and police agencies won't have much time to comply with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new homelessness mandate.        
  
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• US sues Volkswagen over emissions-cheating software in diesel cars

  04-01-2016 19:59 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department sued Volkswagen on Monday over emissions-cheating software found in nearly 600,000 vehicles sold in the United States.
  The civil complaint against the German automaker, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleges the company illegally installed software designed to make its diesel engines pass federal emissions standards while undergoing laboratory testing. The vehicles then switched off tho
  
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• Gov. Cuomo proposes $15/hr. minimum wage for SUNY employees

  04-01-2016 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the first proposal of his 2016 agenda — “Raise the minimum wage and lead the fight for economic justice.”
  The proposal includes raising the minimum wage for State University employees to $15 per hour. The move by the Governor would affect 28,000 people, nearly 8,800 of whom work in western New York and the Southern Tier.
  If approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees this month, the change
  
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• Children learn about how other cultures live in arctic climates

  04-01-2016 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – We all have our own ways of coping in the cold. So what can we learn from cultures who have survived the Arctic Circle for thousands of years?
  Some Western New York children spent part of their winter vacation learning some tactics the Inuits used to stay warm in one of the coldest places on Earth.
  Director of Learning Brian Enright says they resourcefully used all parts of the animals they hunt.
  “They’re using fur and skin of the animals to make drums,&r
  
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• Cuomo to raise minimum wage to $15 for SUNY workers

  04-01-2016 18:44
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced an increase of the minimum wage to $15 an hour for nearly 30,000 workers in the state university system.        
  
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• Customer’s complaint after woman has heart attack goes viral

  04-01-2016 18:10 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WCMH) — A Facebook post on the Facebook wall of an Indianapolis bar is getting attention around the world.
  On New Year’s Eve, a woman had an apparent heart attack while celebrating with her family, according to the posts. A complaint was later posted by another woman who claimed to be inside when it happened.
  I will never go back to this location for New Year’s Eve!!! After the way we were treated when we spent $700+ and having our meal ruined by watching a dead p
  
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• Video: Cop’s lapel camera captures moment he finds missing 3-year-old

  04-01-2016 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A 3-year-old girl who was taken in a stolen car was found by police early Sunday morning after hours of searching.
  It all started around 8:30 p.m. at the Smith’s near Lomas and San Pedro. Police say the mother was filling up water jugs when a thief jumped in the car and drove off with it. Three year old Caraline Leon-Alcocar was inside.
  That car was found by officers at the Saver’s near Carlisle and Menaul, but the little girl was not in it,
  
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• Saudi allies scale back ties with Iran as tensions soar

  04-01-2016 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Allies of Saudi Arabia followed the kingdom’s lead and began scaling back diplomatic ties to Iran on Monday after the ransacking of Saudi diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic, violence sparked by the Saudi execution of a prominent opposition Shiite cleric.
  Sudan and the tiny island kingdom of Bahrain said they would sever ties with Iran, as Saudi Arabia did late Sunday. Within hours, the United Arab Emirates announced it would downgrade ties
  
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• Western New Yorkers cope with the cold

  04-01-2016 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Western New Yorkers are dealing with some of the first dangerously cold temperatures of the season right now, with air temperatures in the teens and wind chills around zero in some places.
  That has some Buffalonians expressing concern for their neighbors. “It is cold out here, people,” said Ashley Stewart. “I’m going to need you to bundle up, along with the kids, please!”
  A lot of people took that advice Monday, adding layer upon layer o
  
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• Niagara County native killed in Oregon crash

  04-01-2016 17:13
  
  A Niagara County native has died after a deadly crash with a semi truck in Oregon.        
  
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• US manufacturing shrinks for 2nd month amid global slowdown

  04-01-2016 16:39 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturers contracted in December at the fastest pace in more than six years as factories cut jobs and new orders shrank.
  The Institute for Supply Management says its index of factory activity fell to 48.2 from 48.6 in November. Any reading under 50 signals contraction.
  The figures suggest that the troubles weighing on manufacturers last year — slow overseas growth, a strong dollar and low oil prices — will likely continue into 2016.
  The ISM report coi
  
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• Insurer: 2015 saw lowest natural disaster losses in 6 years

  04-01-2016 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Last year saw the lowest financial costs from natural disasters worldwide since 2009 as the El Nino weather phenomenon reduced hurricane activity in the North Atlantic, a leading insurer said Monday.
  The year’s most devastating disaster was the earthquake in Nepal in April, but only a fraction of the resulting losses was insured.
  Insurer Munich Re said in an annual survey that both insured losses and overall costs resulting from disasters were the lowest since 2009. It
  
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• Obama starts 2016 with a fight over gun control

  04-01-2016 16:17 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is slated Monday to finalize a set of new executive actions tightening the nation’s gun laws, making his first order of business in 2016 a clear signal the president in his final year doesn’t intend to go quietly.
  At a meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch, FBI Director James Comey and other top law enforcement officials Obama is expected to sign off on a package of proposals aimed at curbing gun violence and cracking down on unreg
  
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• Dogs of Army veteran with PTSD stolen from his backyard

  04-01-2016 16:14 via wivb.com
  
  HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A registered U.S. service dog and its puppy have been stolen from a Henrico veteran battling post-traumatic stress disorder. The theft happened overnight on New Years.
  “I went to visit a friend of mine for New Years,” said Marcus Taylor. “I left right before midnight and when I got back in the morning my dogs were gone.”
  Three-year old Kaycee and her 6-month old puppy, Lei were nowhere to be found. Taylor says someone broke into his fenc
  
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• Global stocks sink after China index dives 7 percent

  04-01-2016 16:03 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening 2016 on a grim note, dropping sharply after a plunge in China and declines in Europe.
  The Dow Jones industrial average sank 347 points, or 2 percent, to 17,078 as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time Monday.
  The Standard & Poor’s 500 index lost 37 points, or 1.8 percent, to 2,006. The Nasdaq composite gave up 112 points, or 2.2 percent, to 4,895.
  Overseas markets fell even more. China’s main index plunged nearly 7 percent, triggering an eme
  
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• Dozens of dreams come true, and counting

  04-01-2016 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Vowing to volunteer more is a common New Year’s resolution for many. This local man’s devotion to a cause that helps children might inspire you to give back more in 2016.
  Drew Gaddi and Grace Andrews have a special bond. Earlier this year, Drew helped her family get to Disney World. They’ve been friends ever since.
  “Through Make a Wish and her pass, she was able to experience it like no other kid,” Grace’s mother, Vanessa, told New
  
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• Workers return to site where San Bernardino attackers killed

  04-01-2016 15:28 via wivb.com
  
  SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — In the offices of the Inland Regional Center, Christmas did not come.
  Tinsel still festoons cubicles. A small tree with presents sits undisturbed. A sign-up sheet to bring in food remains empty of names.
  The staff was still gearing up for the holidays on Dec. 2, the day 14 people were massacred on the center’s gleaming campus.
  Few of its 600 employees have gone to the office since, other than a brief visit to gather personal belongings a week after the t
  
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• Man shot in Black Rock early Monday morning

  04-01-2016 13:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was shot in the leg in Black Rock early Monday morning.
  The victim was hit in the leg with gunfire around 1 a.m. on Hamilton Street, according to Buffalo Police.
  The man was hospitalized following the incident. Police are looking for the shooter.
  
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• Pittsburgh gives thanks after Bills win helps send Steelers to playoffs

  04-01-2016 12:38 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills made Pittsburgh Steelers fans smile on Sunday with a win over the New York Jets in their final game of the season.
  The Bills’ successful elimination of the Jets from the playoffs, along with the Steelers’ win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday allows the Pittsburgh team to continue their season in the playoffs.
  Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto expressed his gratitude through this tweet:
  Hey @MayorByronBrown how are things in my
  
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• Fire destroys 130-year-old Genesee County farm house

  04-01-2016 12:07 via wivb.com
  
  BETHANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire in the Genesee County town of Bethany had crews from Genesee and Wyoming County at the scene for several hours.
  Officials received a call reporting flames rising out of a Molasses Hill Road structure around 6:30 p.m.
  Bethany Fire Chief Jeff Fluker says the fire “had been going for quite some time” before crews arrived at the scene.
  “It was an old house. It was dry. it didn’t take long, whatever happened, whatever went wro
  
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• Watkins ends season with another big performance

  04-01-2016 06:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  Inconsistency, injuries, and Instagram were behind Sammy Watkins slow start to the season. The Bills wide receiver struggled to find a rhythm with first year quarterback Tyrod Taylor. In his first seven games he managed just 368 yards and 3 touchdowns. Watkins had multiple leg injuries, but his biggest boo-boo happened in late October when he lashed out at Bills fans on Instagram.
  Eventually, time healed all of those wounds and Sammy started to deal out the pun
  
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• Catching fire

  04-01-2016 06:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–  Inconsistency, injuries, and Instagram were behind Sammy Watkins slow start to the season. The Bills wide receiver struggled to find a rhythm with first year quarterback Tyrod Taylor. In his first seven games he managed just 368 yards and 3 touchdowns. Watkins had multiple leg injuries, but his biggest boo-boo happened in late October when he lashed out at Bills fans on Instagram. Eventually, time healed all of those wounds and Sammy started to deal out the puni
  
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• Bills fans remain loyal despite highs and lows during the season

  04-01-2016 05:53 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Through the season, the Bills have had their ups and downs, finishing the season at an even 8-8. Through it all, there has been one constant – the fans. In the rain showers, sunshine, and snow, faithful fans filled the seats.
  In week one, with a win over the Colts, fans talked to us about being Super Bowl bound.
  “Trust the front office,” said one fan, Jason.
  “Rex Ryan – he’s the man,” added Matthew Haux.
  During week
  
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• Fans celebrating Bills win over Jets

  04-01-2016 05:01 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills are ending their season the way they started it– with a win at home. Despite being the 16th year in a row without a playoff run — fans are still celebrating and supporting the team.
  And that’s because this was a big win for them as the team beat the New York Jets, head coach Rex Ryan’s former team, ending their season as well and knocking them out of any chance for post-season play.
  Fans left the stadium hyped
  
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• WATCH VIDEO: Bills fan catches on fire during tailgate; Erie Co. Exec. responds

  04-01-2016 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)- A fan at the Bills versus Jets game Sunday afternoon caught on fire during a tailgate.
  Twitter-user @boxxa posted a video that showed a fan jumping onto a table on fire. When the fan stood up, it was clear the fire had spread to his back. The fan continued to jump on the table another time.
  The video has more than 6,000 retweets and 5,000 likes.
  This isn’t the first time fans have been caught on camera being rowdy during Sunday morning tailgates. Videos
  
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• WATCH VIDEO: Bills fan catches on fire during tailgate

  04-01-2016 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)- A fan at the Bills versus Jets game Sunday afternoon caught on fire during a tailgate.
  Twitter-user @boxxa posted a video that showed a fan jumping onto a table on fire. When the fan stood up, it was clear the fire had spread to his back. The fan continued to jump on the table another time.
  The video has more than 6,000 retweets and 5,000 likes.
  This isn’t the first time fans have been caught on camera being rowdy during Sunday morning tailgates. Videos
  
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• Sabres trade in skates for bowling shoes

  04-01-2016 02:03 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) The Buffalo Sabres hit the lanes on Sunday.
  The team participated in the annual Bowl-A-Rama event at Transit Lanes.
  People who signed up for the event had a chance to play with the Sabres, an alum or a member of the Sabres’ broadcasting team.
  “It’s a popular event because our fans have a good chance to spend some time with a lot of our players, get to meet them, get to bowl with them and it’s a pretty unique experience,” said Rich Jur
  
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• Longest playoff drought in pro sports continues, but Buffalo’s future is likely bright

  04-01-2016 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With the end of the Buffalo Bills season upon western New York, fans are forced to come to the realization that fans of teams other cities will continue enjoying victories and defeats — a sensation denied to Bills fans for all too long.
  It’s a negative view and sensation that has permeated Bills fan culture for more than a decade, but all things aren’t negative in Buffalo.
  Many fans believe all will remain the same in Buffalo for the foreseeable fut
  
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