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• Breaking down the New York State primary

  18-04-2016 23:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re a lifelong Democrat seeking to vote for a Republican, or a Republican wanting to switch to a Democratic candidate, unless you switched parties last October, you’re out of luck.
  That’s part of the somewhat complicated primary process in New York State.
  “If you were to have changed last month from Republican to Democrat you would still be your old party. You wouldn’t be able to vote in your new party’s primary until ne
  
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• Trump supporters stream into First Niagara Center, protesters assemble

  18-04-2016 22:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As thousands who registered for free tickets to the Donald Trump rally in the First Niagara Center lined up to get in security and protesters also assembled.
  Only about 18,000 of those who show up to the event will be allowed to enter, and parking — along with many streets — in the area around the First Niagara Center have been shut down to ensure security.
  Thousands assembled outside — with many appearing overnight to wait in line to be some o
  
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• Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan to introduce candidate Donald Trump in Buffalo

  18-04-2016 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The boisterous coach of the Buffalo Bills will be rousing a crowd in Buffalo, but it won’t be for the Bills organization; he’s introducing Donald Trump at his Buffalo rally.
  The choice came as a surprise at the Bills media availability on Monday, prompting Rex Ryan, who is soon to enter his second year of coaching with the organization, to be asked about his political affiliations.
  “It should be interesting,” Ryan said. “I’m g
  
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• Programming: How Trump’s speech will impact on-air programs

  18-04-2016 21:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 is committed to bringing election coverage to all viewers, although it does disrupt some programming. To help explain where programs will go, here is a schedule of programming for the night:
  Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! will be simulcast on WIVB’s sister station WNLO without interruption once Donald Trump begins speaking, so fans of those programs can also watch WNLO on Monday night.
  Republican candidate Donald Trump’s speech is set to begin
  
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• Buffalo man killed in weekend Thatcher Ave. shooting

  18-04-2016 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was killed after a Saturday afternoon shooting on Thatcher Ave.
  Just before 3:15 p.m., Johann Yarborough, 25, was struck by gunfire. Authorities initially said his injuries were life-threatening.
  Yarborough was taken to ECMC and pronounced dead a short time later.
  
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• 30 in 30: Connor Cook

  18-04-2016 19:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook threw for 20+ touchdowns, fewer than 10 interceptions and won 35 games in three years as the Spartans’ starter. He’s a pro-style, pro-ready pocket passer with a winning background.
  So why are teams hesitant to place Cook among the top quarterbacks in the draft?
  Many questions exist as to whether or not Cook has the mental makeup to be a franchise quarterback, a la Jay Cutler. He’s a perceived prima donna.
  
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• 100-year-old human remains found on Chautauqua County property

  18-04-2016 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  CHERRY CREEK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Last week, during a period of ground work in Cherry Creek, New York State Police say human remains were found on a resident’s property.
  The unearthed remains were found on Route 83 Wednesday. An anthropologist determined them to be around 100 years old.
  There were no signs of trauma on the remains, which were not specifically identified as particular body parts.
  State Police say the case is currently under investigation.
  
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• Reporter rescues man during Texas flood

  18-04-2016 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  HOUSTON, Texas (WIVB) — Reporter Steve Campion was covering the heavy rains and flooding in Houston, Texas when a car drifted toward a bridge underpass.
  Steve and his photographer knew the man needed help and Steve went to bring him to safety.
  More than a dozen other people also had to be rescued.
  See Steve’s heroic actions in the video above.
  
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• At least 15 wounded after bus explodes in Jerusalem

  18-04-2016 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — A bus exploded in the heart of Jerusalem Monday, wounding at least 15 people and raising fears of a return to the Palestinian suicide attacks that ravaged Israeli cities a decade ago.
  Police officials initially called the blast a terrorist attack, but later said all options are being examined. The fact that the bus was empty at the time of the explosion lowered the chances of it being a deliberate attack.
  The blast comes as jittery Israelis prepare for the Passover holiday
  
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• In quake-devastated Ecuador, loss piles up amid the rubble

  18-04-2016 19:11 via wivb.com
  
  PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador (AP) — It was supposed to be a family reunion to celebrate a young relative’s start of college. But the gathering ended in tragedy when a collapsing building crushed 17-year-old Sayira Quinde, her mother, father and toddler brother in their rusting Chevy Blazer.
  A grief-stricken aunt, Johana Estupinan, now is making the longest journey of her life in a funeral hearse to the town of Esmeraldas, where she will bury her loved ones and break the news of the loss to he
  
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• Tango taking off in WNY

  18-04-2016 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Travis Widrick isn’t from Argentina, but he’s one of Western New York’s go to tango guys.
  “I grew up on a farm in upstate New York. I was a farm boy,” Widrick described to News 4. “Then I went to Hobart college, and I played sports, but I never danced, ever. I took a little bit of modern dancing in college, and eventually got into Argentine tango.”
  Travis has now been teaching for several years, and organizes tango events all
  
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• Heavy rain causes flooding issues in Texas

  18-04-2016 18:02 via wivb.com
  
  AUSTIN (MEDIA GENERAL/AP) – A large weather system continues to dump heavy rain on Texas on Monday, causing flooding in several areas and shutting down schools and public transit.
  Houston has been hit the hardest, with parts of the metro area measuring up to 16 inches of rain in the past 24 hours as of Monday morning.
  Flash flood watches have been issued through Tuesday morning for several of Texas’ largest cities, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth.
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• Bill Clinton, Gov. Cuomo campaign for Hillary Clinton on eve of NY primary

  18-04-2016 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – With the countdown to New York’s primary election now being counted in hours instead of days, a final push is underway to rally Hillary Clinton’s supporters here.
  Former US President Bill Clinton and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Buffalo Monday morning, to meet with Hillary Clinton’s campaign volunteers in Erie County.
  It was a whirlwind campaign stop, with both of the guests of honor in and out of the Larkin Center of Commerce building on
  
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• 4 girls now accuse Florida school bus driver of molestation

  18-04-2016 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Florida school bus driver is now accused of molesting four female students. Detectives say Carlos Ojeda, 72, lured the children with candy. They believe he may have abused more students who have not yet come forward.
  Ojeda is scheduled to appear in court on Monday afternoon on multiple counts of capital sexual battery.
  On Friday, he was charged for sexually assaulting two female special needs students who are under the age of 12. Detectives say s
  
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• 30 in 30: Jarran Reed

  18-04-2016 17:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills already have one starter on the defensive line from the University of Alabama in Marcell Dareus.
  They could opt to add another member of the Crimson Tide fraternity, in defensive tackle Jarran Reed.
  Reed spent two years at Alabama following two years at East Mississippi Community College. His numbers aren’t outstanding, but his effect on opposing offensive lines freed up other members of the Alabama defense to stuff the stat books.
  At 6’3,
  
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• Oculus reacts to virtual reality privacy questions

  18-04-2016 17:34 via wivb.com
  
  BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — An executive from virtual reality company Oculus says consumers shouldn’t be concerned about an invasion of their privacy when using the Oculus Rift.
  Jason Rubin, Oculus’ head of worldwide studios, is downplaying questions raised about the VR system’s privacy policy.
  “It’s a new medium,” said Rubin during a Thursday interview. “People want to know. They have a right to ask. We’ll answer. It’ll be fine.”
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• 30 in 30: Sheldon Rankins

  18-04-2016 17:34 via wivb.com
  
   BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sheldon Rankins was already a name to know heading into the NFL Draft scouting process, but a dominant week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, sent his stock soaring into the first round.
  “A lot of people questioned my ability to win one-on-one pass rushes,” Rankins said. “So going into that week I just wanted to be explosive, be violent.”
  The Louisville defensive tackle suffered a knee injury during the week but he now says he&
  
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• Authorities looking for parole absconder

  18-04-2016 17:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who law enforcement officers consider armed and dangerous is wanted for absconding his parole.
  Authorities describe Terrell Qurion Rogers, 24, as a black man standing at 5’07” and weighing 140 lbs. He has black hair, brown eyes and tattoos on his right arm and wrist.
  Rogers’ last known address was on Ellicott St. in Buffalo. He is currently on parole for criminal weapon possession and using the weapon during a crime.
  Crime Stoppers are of
  
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• Win Tickets To The Comedy Get Down

  18-04-2016 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books. Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year ‘The Comedy Get Down’ on Saturday, April
  
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• Five years after surgery, face transplant recipient shares his story

  18-04-2016 15:45 via wivb.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After nearly five years of silence, an Indiana man who was one of the first in the world to receive a face transplant is speaking to Media General contributors.
  The transplant happened in 2011, and Mitchell Hunter said in an exclusive interview Sunday that he feels fantastic. “I feel just as healthy just as I did when I was 21, and I feel great,” Hunter said.
  At 35, he’s got a full-time job, and he’s able to take his son to the movies &mda
  
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• Champs back in Boston, but top Americans are resting for Rio

  18-04-2016 15:32 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — With the top American marathoners resting for the Rio Olympics, Neely Spence Gracey could be the best U.S. hope for a podium finish in Boston on Monday.
  Gracey, 26, of Superior, Colorado, is an eight-time NCAA Division II national champion who will be making her marathon debut.
  But in a way, she has been a marathoner all her life.
  Gracey is the daughter of 1991 world championship bronze medalist Steve Spence. Her father finished 19th — the No. 2 American overall —
  
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• A few facts about the Boston Marathon

  18-04-2016 15:25 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Marathon is officially underway with the mobility-impaired athletes setting off. About 50 participants with visual impairments and other disabilities are in Monday’s race.
  They’re being guided by able-bodied runners accompanying them along the 26.2-mile course.
  The more competitive push rim wheelchair division sets off at 9:17 a.m., and the elite women go off at 9:32 a.m.
  The elite men and the first of four waves of runners follow at 10 a.m.
  On Sunday n
  
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• Undercover and uniformed cops make multiple weekend arrests in Dunkirk

  18-04-2016 14:58 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Operation Street Sweep appeared to be a success for police officers in the City of Dunkirk over the weekend.
  Seven people were arrested on Saturday as officers dressed in both plain clothes and in uniform in a proactive effort to get criminals off the streets.
  Among those arrested were:
  Jerry Murphy, 22, Forestville — unlawful marijuana possession
  Luis Aviles, 53, Dunkirk — aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to stop at a stop sign
  Martin Wisnie
  
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• Grand Island students make history by entering DECA competition following cancer fundraiser

  18-04-2016 14:07 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has been following Luke Gworek’s fight against cancer and his journey to become the Band-Aid King.
  This nine-year-old boy was inspired to start a Band-Aid drive during his treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute after being diagnosed in 2013. He ended up collecting and donating thousands and thousands of boxes.
  Luke’s sister is a freshman at Grand Island High School this year. Her family’s experience with Luke’s disease ins
  
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• 4 people receiving help after fire breaks out on E. Delavan Ave.

  18-04-2016 13:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo firefighters were called to a blaze on E. Delavan Ave. just before 6 a.m. Monday morning.
  Officials say the fire started in an exterior wall and spread into the building.
  The fire caused $30,000 in damage to the building and $5,000 to its contents.
  No one was hurt, but the American Red Cross is assisting four people. The fire’s cause is under investigation by officials. E. Delavan Ave. fire
  
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• Researchers: Kids who prefer desserts have increased body fat by age 3

  18-04-2016 13:16 via wivb.com
  
  ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WIVB) — Researchers at the University of Michigan say children who reach for cookies instead of chips may be more prone to unhealthy weight gain.
  Doctors tracked more than 200 toddlers.
  They found that children who preferred desserts had increased body fat by age three.
  
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• Police: Drunk Batavia driver accused of letting children smoke pot in car

  18-04-2016 12:58 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Various charges came against a Batavia man accused of driving drunk with children in the car early Saturday morning.
  Just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, police stopped Kerry Norton, 33, on East Ave.
  Officers say Norton committed multiple traffic violations, leading to the stop. During the stop, police also accused Norton of driving drunk, leading to a DWI charge against him.
  While Norton was already suspected of illegal activity, police say they then found
  
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• Cheektowaga PD looking for suspected gas station robber

  18-04-2016 12:40 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Cheektowaga are looking for a man accused of robbing a Kwik Fill gas station on Harlem Road Sunday afternoon.
  The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. when the suspect displayed a black handgun, demanded money from a clerk and left on foot towards Cleveland Drive. Police say he was possibly picked up by an older white man driving a maroon pickup truck.
  It is not clear how much cash was stolen from the store.
  The suspect is described as white and some
  
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• Axl Rose to join AC/DC on tour, replacing Brian Johnson

  18-04-2016 12:22 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Along with prepping a reunion tour with Guns N’ Roses, Axl Rose is joining AC/DC on the road.
  AC/DC announced Saturday that Rose will replace Brian Johnson on its Rock or Bust World Tour beginning May 7 in Lisbon. Rose will remain with the band through its European dates and 10 rescheduled U.S. shows.
  Johnson is pulling out of the tour after being advised by doctors that further concerts could permanently impair his hearing. The band says it supports his decision
  
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• Primary polls to open earlier in Erie than other counties

  18-04-2016 12:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Residents of Erie County will have more of a chance than others in western New York to voice their opinion on who should be the next President.
  The State Board of Elections announced that primary polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday for a select number of counties in New York. These include Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Erie. New York City is also included the areas where polls open early.
  Everywhere else, po
  
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• NY launches new bid to increase teen driver safety

  18-04-2016 11:45 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is launching a new effort to reduce teen driver deaths and injuries.
  Timed to coincide with high school proms, spring dances and graduations, the campaign includes public awareness and stepped up law enforcement near high schools around the state.
  The police will target speeding in school zones, seatbelt violations, drunken driving and texting while driving.
  The initiative is titled “No Empty Chair,” a reference to the seats at high school gra
  
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• UB accidentally accepts thousands of prospective students

  18-04-2016 05:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- University at Buffalo officials are explaining how the university mistakenly accepted thousands of prospective students.
  A spokesperson said the emails went out Wednesday to more than 5,000 people who applied to the university. UB said it sent out a second email about three to four hours later notifying the students of the mistake and apologizing for it.
  UB also sent out this statement saying, “The University at Buffalo sincerely regrets this error, as well
  
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• NY Primary ahead, WNY residents share their concerns

  18-04-2016 05:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State primary is Tuesday. Before Western New Yorkers decide who they want for their party’s nomination, they will probably have a long list of issues and concerns to think about before taking to the ballots.
  News 4 spoke to several people who shared their concerns. Some of the concerns included women’s rights, health care, education, WNY infrastructure, community centers, and veteran benefits.
  People of both parties had positive and nega
  
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• U.S. Labor Secretary Perez visits Buffalo to support Hillary ahead of NY Primary

  18-04-2016 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Primary is right around the corner. On Sunday, Buffalo native and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez touted Hillary’s political experience and aspirations to a crowd at the Olivencia Community Center..
  Although it’s not confirmed, there is some speculation that Perez could be picked as Hillary’s running mate if she get the Democratic nomination.
  Secretary Perez stopped at the community Center during his visit to talk about a multitude
  
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