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• Woman admits to killing her 5-month-old daughter

  23-05-2016 22:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A mother in Buffalo admitted to inflicting fatal injuries upon her daughter, ending a court case that has been underway since the baby’s death in September.
  Officials announced 23-year-old Denay Foster pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Monday. The charges are reduced from the second-degree murder charges she faced at the time of her arrest.
  Police have been investigating the death of Ver’Naylah Laventure since the child sustained blunt f
  
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• Sweet Home High School locked down temporarily during investigation

  23-05-2016 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — An automated phone call went out to parents on Monday afternoon detailing a lockdown situation at Sweet Home High School.
  School officials confirmed to News 4 the school entered into lockdown around 2:30 p.m., but said all students were safe and secure. Amherst Police said they were responding to an incident in the area, later announcing they received a report of an emergency in the school.
  The report prompted police and school officials to lock down the school
  
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• Mayor Brown nominated for Democratic Committee Chair

  23-05-2016 19:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown could take on a big role in state politics.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated Brown to serve as Democratic Committee Chair.
  In a statement, Mayor Brown says he is honored to be nominated, and is looking forward to working with Democrats across the state. He mentioned a number of issues, including electing Hillary Clinton President.
  The Governor nominated Christine Quinn, president and CEO of Women in Need, to serve as Vice Chair.
  Brown and Qu
  
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• Rep. Higgins calls for removal of Skyway

  23-05-2016 19:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Brian Higgins spoke in Buffalo Monday morning to express his disfavor of the Skyway — a heavily-used portion of Route 5.
  Higgins spoke to members of the press, saying the Skyway is a deterrent to activity and business in the city’s waterfront region.
  “This pulls them away from the waterfront, not down and into it,” Higgins said.
  Higgins wants the structure, which he calls “structurally deficient,” to be r
  
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• Indoor cycling studio sometimes takes the show on the road

  23-05-2016 19:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Every fitness program strives to find that winning combination that will guarantee results. At Revolution, it’s a combination of spinning, TRX and teamwork. Co-owned by Amanda Moses, Collen Kirk, and Rachel McCrone, the studio was just an idea two years ago.
  “She’s like, ‘I just don’t think that we could make this work,'” of Moses said of McCrone. “And we kind of sat down and said, ‘well what if we did though.&rsq
  
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• Medina men indicted on charges related to crack cocaine, suboxone

  23-05-2016 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Medina man were indicted on drug charges following an investigation by the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force.
  Michael Thompson, 49, and Robert Jones, 25, were arrested just under a week ago.
  Authorities say the two were involved in the distribution of suboxone and crack cocaine in the village. Their indictments were announced on Monday.
  Thompson faces three counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal sale of a&nbs
  
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• 9 people admit to involvement in illegal check-cashing scheme

  23-05-2016 16:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nine homeless or drug-addicted people have been arrested after admitting to their involvement in a widespread Erie County check-cashing scheme.
  The scheme was orchestrated by an unclear amount of out-of-town criminals who used the names of the nine people to forge counterfeit checks with.
  The checks, which were for amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, were cashed at banks around Erie County. The out-of-town criminals, who prosecutors say helped cause
  
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• Tom Brady to appeal ‘Deflatgate’ suspension again

  23-05-2016 15:58 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady will appeal his four-game suspension by the NFL, seeking a second hearing before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court.
  The decision by the New England Patriots quarterback was confirmed Monday by NFL Players Association spokesman George Atallah. If the appeal is denied by the full panel, Brady could try to take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
  The court ruled 2-1 on April 25 that Commissioner Roger Goodell was within his rights to suspend Brady for four games for hi
  
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• Alabama inmate escapes; still not found

  23-05-2016 15:37 via wivb.com
  
  FOLEY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Corrections is searching for escaped inmate, Jeremy Martin.
  Martin left his assigned job site in Foley. Martin is from the Bessemer area and was behind bars on drug charges.
  If you have any information on where he can be found, please call the Alabama Department of Corrections at 1-800-831-8825.
  
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• Police looking for woman accused of stealing purse from 73-year-old

  23-05-2016 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in the City of Tonawanda are looking for a woman accused of stealing a purse from a 73-year-old victim.
  The theft took place in a fast food restaurant on May 12 around 11 a.m.
  Tonawanda Police want to speak with anyone who might recognize the woman pictured above. They can be reached at 692-2121 ext. 308.
  
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• Police: Orchard Park woman makes death threats to officers during DWI arrest

  23-05-2016 14:57 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Orchard Park say they dealt with a very uncooperative woman suspected of DWI on Saturday.
  Around 2 p.m., officers and EMS officials went to a plaza on S. Abbott Rd. after receiving a call about a woman there who was passed out in the driver’s seat of her pickup truck.
  Officers awoke the woman, identified as Kathleen Riggi, 43, and noticed she was showing signs of drunkenness, they say.
  While asking her to submit to tests, police say Riggi re
  
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• Obama lifts decades-old arms ban in his 1st visit to Vietnam

  23-05-2016 14:09 via wivb.com
  
  HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner in a region that he has tried to place at the center of his foreign policy legacy.
  Obama announced the full removal of the embargo at a news conference where he vowed to leave behind the troubled history between the former war enemies and embrace a new era with a young, increasingly prosperous nation.
  
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• PHOTOS: Highlights from the Billboard Music Awards 2016

  23-05-2016 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, Nev. (MEDIA GENERAL) — With a music video premiere from Adele, explosive throwback performances from Britney Spears and The GoGos, and amazing tribute performances from Kesha and Madonna, the Billboard Music Awards was one must-see night in music.
  Here are some of the best moments from the show: BBMAs 2016: Highlights Britney Spears performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Justin
  
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• Teen jumps from building during Humason Ave. fire

  23-05-2016 11:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As many were waking up, a fire broke out at a two-story house at Humason Ave. near the Schiller Park neighborhood in Buffalo Monday.
  At least five fire trucks were seen at the building around 5:30 a.m. During this time, two people were hospitalized due to injuries. One of them was identified as a 57-year-old man.
  As firefighters fought the blaze, neighbors say they saw smoke and flames shooting from the home. Amid the sounds of screaming
  
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• Buffalo shooting leaves man dead at the scene

  23-05-2016 11:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was shot and killed early Monday morning on Roehrer Ave. in Buffalo.
  The shooting occurred just after midnight, leaving the man dead at the scene.
  The victim has not been identified, but Buffalo Police believe he was a 27-year-old Buffalo resident.
  Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call their confidential tip line at 847-2255.
  
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• Sugorovskiy family takes legal action against NYS, City of Buffalo, Erie County

  23-05-2016 07:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s been nearly one year since a three year old boy died in a tragic accident at Delaware Park. Maksym Sugorovskiy was walking with his family along Ring Rd. when a car went off the 198 and hit the family.
  Maksym died from his injuries, his sister Stephanie suffered a head injury and two broken legs.
  News 4 has learned the Sugorovskiy family has now taken legal action against the City of Buffalo, Erie County and the driver involved in the accident.
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• Politicians calling on members of Congress to pass $1B Zika virus response bill

  23-05-2016 01:28 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Warmer weather is fast approaching, and the mosquitoes are starting to come out. The pests come with a new risk, the Zika virus.
  Officials say the virus has affected more than 1,000 people across the country, and more than 100 in New York State. Here in Western New York, there has been a handful of cases, including one in Erie County, and one in Niagara County.
  Earlier today, Senator Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came together in New York City&
  
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• Bird watchers unite at Forest Lawn Cemetery

  23-05-2016 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y.(WIVB) –Forest Lawn Cemetery is known for its history and beauty in Buffalo. What many do not know is that it is a hot spot for bird watching. Bird watchers Tom Kerr and Nathan Johnson told News 4 why.
  Kerr, a naturalist for Buffalo Audubon Society, says, “They’re not here for very long, so there is a limited amount of time to see them in forest lawn.”
  And lucky for us, now is that time. Birds from all over the world traveling north, love to make a stop at th
  
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