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• The Latest: Governor: Prison guard seriously burned by blast

  29-05-2016 23:32 via wivb.com
  
  FLOYD, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into an exploding package that burned a New York prison guard after he picked it up near his home (all times local):
  5:15 p.m.
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a prison guard suffered serious burns when he opened an exploding package he found outside his home.
  The Democratic governor says the corrections officer was severely injured when the item blew up Sunday morning in Floyd, a town near Utica. Neighbors say they heard a loud boom, follo
  
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• 17 year-old charged after Saturday night fight at Canalside

  29-05-2016 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police arrested a 17 year-old after an incident at the Canalside Boardwalk Carnival Saturday night.
  Police say a fight broke out involving a group of young people near the carnival area around  9 p.m. A private security firm that provides security at Canalside events apprehended the individual moments after the fight and located a handgun on him.
  The Buffalo teen was turned over to police where he was officially charged with c
  
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• Heat impacts 16th Annual Buffalo Marathon, Ethiopian runners come out on top

  29-05-2016 19:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It was rise and race for the more than seven thousand marathoners participating in the 16th annual Buffalo Marathon. 45 states and 18 countries were represented this year.
  As anticipated heat played a role: And several runners suffered from dehydration- related illness. Greg Webber, Race Director said, “The heat is coming up as we expected, and we are having some runners suffering. But, the medical staff is taking care of everyone.”
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• City of Tonawanda power outages caused by underground line failure

  29-05-2016 18:48 via wivb.com
  
  CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- A power outage in the the City of Tonawanda, lasted about 2 hours Sunday morning.
  Captain Foels with City of Tonawanda Police says about one quarter of the city was affected including the downtown section, Police Station and the “Riverview section “of the City.
  An underground line at Fletcher and Gibson St. failed and caused the outage. National Grid has rerouted lines to get power up and running until the problem is fixed. Cre
  
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• Crossman Ave shooting leaves 15 year old in critical condition

  29-05-2016 16:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night in the first block of Crossman Avenue.
  Detectives say a 15 year-old male was outside his house when he was shot around 10:40 p.m.
  He was transported to ECMC where he’s listed in critical condition.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847 -2255.
  
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• VIDEO: Ohio zoo closes gorilla exhibit after boy falls in

  29-05-2016 16:27 via wivb.com
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat.
  Zoo officials said the boy fell after he climbed through a public barrier at the Gorilla World exhibit Saturday afternoon. He was picked up out of the moat and dragged by the gorilla for about 10 minutes.
  Authorities said the child, who has not been identified, fell 10 to 12 f
  
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• Section Six Baseball champs crowned

  29-05-2016 05:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The sectionals winners were decided on Saturday in classes AA-D. The following winners will advance to the sub-regionals which begin on June 4th.
  Class AA
  Lancaster 6 Niagara Falls 4
  Class A
  Williamsville East 13 Iroquois 4
  Class B
  Fredonia 5 Alden 3
  Class C
  Frewsburg 5 Barker 2
  Class D
  Westfield 2 North Collins 1
  
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• Friends and family remember Maksym Sugorovskiy with memorial garden

  29-05-2016 05:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — Monday marks one year since three-year-old Maksym Sugorovskiy was killed in Delaware Park when a car went off the 198 and onto Ring Road. The family came together on Saturday to remember him.
  A local business with the help of volunteers, unveiled a memorial garden in honor of Maksym. The garden pays tribute to him and his affection towards his sister Stephanie. The plant chosen for the memorial – has a very deep meaning behind it.
  Amy Range, a family me
  
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• Bandits drop game on of Champion’s Cup

  29-05-2016 05:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After an eight year drought the Champion’s Cup finals returned to the Queen City on Saturday night as the Bandits faced the Rush in game one of the best-of-three series.
  The Bandits trailed 3-0 early on before overcoming the deficit and rallying to take a 4-3 lead. The teams were tied at six at halftime.
  The Rush pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter, en route to a 11-9 win.
  Dhane Smith finished the game with a hat trick.
  Game two will take place on Saturday
  
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• Bandits drop Game 1 of Champion’s Cup

  29-05-2016 05:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After an eight year drought the Champion’s Cup finals returned to the Queen City on Saturday night as the Bandits faced the Rush in game one of the best-of-three series.
  The Bandits trailed 3-0 early on before overcoming the deficit and rallying to take a 4-3 lead. The teams were tied at six at halftime.
  The Rush pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter, en route to a 11-9 win.
  Dhane Smith finished the game with a hat trick.
  Game two will take place on Saturday
  
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• Canisius nabs ex-UB coach Reggie Witherspoon

  29-05-2016 05:02 via wivb.com
  
  I am so proud and excited to be the new head coach for @Griffs_MBB. Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday at 10 am in the KAC! #Griffs
  — Reggie Witherspoon (@GriffsCoachRW) May 28, 2016
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A week after Jim Baron announced his retirement from basketball coaching the Golden Griffs turned to a familiar face to fill his shoes.
  Reggie Witherspoon, who was the head coach at UB for 14 seasons will take over head coaching duties for the men’s basketball team. W
  
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• Man Behind the Mic: Bandits announcer brings the energy year after year

  29-05-2016 00:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — There’s nobody quite like Chris Swenson in the National Lacrosse League.
  He’s as much of a staple of Buffalo Bandits home games as any of the players.
  “He’s the best in the business,” says head coach Troy Cordingley.
  “Swennie” has been behind the microphone since the Bandits’ inception in 1991-1992. For 25 years, his energetic calls have kept fans into the game minute-by-minute. His goal has been simple: keep things fun.
  
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