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• Premier Prospects: Pierre-Luc Dubois

  17-06-2016 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In a rare draft year with Americans and Fins atop the rankings, 17-year-old forward Pierre-Luc Dubois could be the first Canadian drafted.
  “I think it’s just gonna be a curious side note when the first Canadian will be taken in the draft and our top Canadian is Pierre-Luc Dubois,” Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr said at this year’s NHL Combine.
  “It’d be an honor, playing for a huge country of Canada,” Dubois said.
  
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• Local breweries looking to WNY farmers to source products for craft beers

  17-06-2016 23:47 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo area now boasts over 40 local breweries with hundreds of options for craft beers.  A large majority of these beer crafters are using goods and products grown right here in Western New York.
  “A lot of people don’t understand how much work goes into this and how much of a team effort,” said Scott Roche, the head brewer at Hamburg Brewing Company.
  That team effort starts in a field on a farm.  East Prairie Hop Company hosts a
  
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• Gov. Cuomo receives legislation to help Buffalo fight abandoned property

  17-06-2016 23:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Foreclosure auctions in Buffalo’s future could unfold very differently if Governor Andrew Cuomo signs a bill that’s been pushed through New York’s Senate and Assembly.
  The bill, dubbed the Land Bank bill, will help Buffalo deal with abandoned and foreclosed homes and the poor image they portray. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has pushed for the legislation, which will change the auctioning off process to allow local land banks to acquire property.
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• Former Tully’s server claims discrimination

  17-06-2016 23:36 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)- A former server at Tully’s on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst told News 4 he was forced to leave his job due to inflammatory comments and gay slurs.
  “I just felt that I wasn’t wanted there,” said the former employee, Ryan Smith.
  Smith filed a complain with the Division of Human Rights, claiming he felt discriminated against because he was gay. He said a fellow employee used the “F” word while referring to him, and also said his sexual
  
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• WNY Doctor and his daughter go on mission to Greece to aid refugees

  17-06-2016 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  The European Union has been dealing with a refugee crisis that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Thousands of refugees are fleeing home to escape things like war and living out of tents in deplorable conditions. It’s a dire situation that an Olean doctor and his daughter witnessed first hand.“We spoke to several people and they said they would rather have died a quick death in Syria versus a slow death in Greece, and that’s what&rsq
  
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• Detectives investigate man found dead in Buffalo home

  17-06-2016 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found dead inside his Buffalo home, police announced on Friday.
  Buffalo Police say they had to force their way into a home on the 200 block of Fillmore Avenue at about 10:45 a.m. at the request of neighbors who said they hadn’t seen their neighbor — who had previous medical issues — in some time.
  Inside the home, police say they found the homeowner dead, prompting a call to homicide detectives. O
  
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• Albany OKs early Sunday alcohol sales, plan to fight heroin

  17-06-2016 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Legislation allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol before noon on Sundays is on its way to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  The bill would also allow establishments to begin serving alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays. It’s an effort launched by the Democratic governor to help businesses cater to the brunch crowd as well as fans of morning sporting events like European soccer.
  Lawmakers also passed legislation Friday that would restrict opioid prescriptions to seven days and
  
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• Albany OKs early Sunday alcohol sales and new regulations for daily fantasy sports

  17-06-2016 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP modified) — Boozy Sunday brunches, expanded screening for breast cancer and a plan to confront opioid addiction all came out on top as New York state lawmakers completed the 2016 session early Saturday.The Senate and Assembly expected after passing scores of bills and coming to a final agreement on a one-year extension of the policy giving Mayor Bill de Blasio control over New York City schools.
  But for many New Yorkers, it will be the bills affecting everyday li
  
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• Virtual tours of Buffalo’s Forest Lawn Cemetery coming

  17-06-2016 22:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A new season of guided tours through Buffalo’s historic Forest Lawn Cemetery is about to kick off. But beginning next year, tourists may be able to see the sights from anywhere in the world.
  A news conference is scheduled for Friday when city and cemetery officials will launch the 20th anniversary tour season. They’re also expected to talk about a mobile app that’s being developed that will allow people to take virtual reality tours beginning in 2017.
  
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• Bill to allow Uber, Lyft in WNY passes Senate, heads to Assembly

  17-06-2016 20:54 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — As this legislative session wraps up, lawmakers in Albany are working to usher some bills through to the Governor’s desk as quickly as they can, but one anticipated bill may not make it through this session — the ride sharing bill.
  Also known as S4108D, the ride sharing bill would legalize companies like Uber and Lyft to offer services to all of New York State, not just New York City. Both companies have lobbied hard to open up the territory of the re
  
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• Fill the Backpack collects 111,000 pounds of food with 2 days to go

  17-06-2016 19:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It is down to the deadline. The Fill the Backpack campaign has entered its final two days. News 4, Wegmans and the Food Bank of Western New York have teamed up to help hungry children in 30 different schools.
  As of Friday morning, you have helped us collect more than 111,000 pounds of food.
  Workers will spend the summer sorting your donations. This fall, food will be sent home with students on weekends, so they and their families can enjoy nourishing meals.
  “We
  
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• Local DAV chapter elects first female commander

  17-06-2016 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Members of a local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans are rallying around their new commander.
  For the first time, the DAV Roll of Honor 120 is being led by a woman. Corinna Buccilli was elected last week.
  “I was nominated by a World War II, POW,” Buccilli said.
  The Army veteran said she’s honored so many people believe in her.
  “It took a lot of backing from other members. It wasn’t just what I did. It was what we did to h
  
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• Buffalo Zoo welcomes Arctic fox

  17-06-2016 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Zoo has welcomed an Arctic fox to their exhibits.
  Ash, who is estimated to be around two years old, was rescued in Michigan after he was found running loose with a harness on. The Buffalo Zoo says this was an “obvious sign” that he was treated as someone’s pet.
  After the rescue, Ash was put into foster care and finally donated to The Buffalo Zoo, finding a temporary home in the former lynx exhibit.
  He will stay there
  
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• Dealing with dry weather: Garden Club members offer expert advice

  17-06-2016 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the members of the Lewiston Garden Club make the final preparations for the 11th Annual Lewiston GardenFest this weekend, they’re sharing their expert advice about how to keep plants green and growing, even as the dry weather continues.
  MORE | Click here for all the details about the 11th Annual Lewiston GardenFest.
  You only have to look around at all the brown lawns in Western New York to see, it’s been a while since we’ve had a good soaking ra
  
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• Wrestler Jerry Lawler, girlfriend arrested in Memphis

  17-06-2016 17:06 via wivb.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say wrestler Jerry “The King” Lawler and his girlfriend have been arrested on charges of domestic violence.
  Officers arrested the 66-year-old Lawler and 27-year-old Lauryn McBride after responding to a call at Lawler’s home Thursday night in East Memphis.
  News outlets cited an arrest affidavit that says the couple told officers they got into an argument that turned violent. McBride said Lawler hit her on the head and pushed her ag
  
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• Fatal shooting in Rochester leads to school lockdown

  17-06-2016 16:40 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fatal shooting in Rochester led to a school going into lockdown on Friday morning, according to CBS contributors WROC.
  The shooting occurred at Otis St. and Sherman St., leading to the lockdown of School #54. The identities of the shooter nor the victim are known.
  Contributors say no students are in danger and classes continued like normal. It is not clear when the lockdown will be lifted.
  
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• Suspicious package in Canalside toilet prompts bomb squad response, authorities say package not explosive

  17-06-2016 16:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friday morning at Canalside, Buffalo Police and members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad swarmed around the area of a portable toilet after finding a suspicious package inside it.
  The discovery comes the day after Frank Turner and July Talk performed at the popular location. It was found by a worker who was cleaning around 8 a.m.
  Even more authorities, including police, deputies, fire officials and members of the FBI, were seen at Canalside
  
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• Authorities swarm suspicious package found at Canalside

  17-06-2016 16:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friday morning at Canalside, Buffalo Police and members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad swarmed around the area of a portable toilet after finding a suspicious package inside it.
  The discovery comes the day after Frank Turner and July Talk performed at the popular location. It was found by a worker who was cleaning around 8 a.m.
  Even more authorities, including police, deputies, fire officials and members of the FBI, were seen at Canalside l
  
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• Authorities swarm suspicious package at Canalside; found not be explosive

  17-06-2016 16:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friday morning at Canalside, Buffalo Police and members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad swarmed around the area of a portable toilet after finding a suspicious package inside it.
  The discovery comes the day after Frank Turner and July Talk performed at the popular location. It was found by a worker who was cleaning around 8 a.m.
  Even more authorities, including police, deputies, fire officials and members of the FBI, were seen at Canalside l
  
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• Mother tries to smuggle cocaine, hydros into prison for inmate son

  17-06-2016 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A mother and her inmate son have been indicted after prosecutors say they tried to smuggle drugs into the Wyoming County Correctional Facility.
  Jayme Frontuto was serving time in the jail when prosecutors say his mother decided to pay him a visit.
  Prosecutors say this was not just an innocent visit between mother and son though, as both are now facing charges related to drugs.
  Jayme’s mother Robin Frontuto was accused of trying to bring cocaine an
  
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• Sugar alcohol actually in many “sugar-free” products

  17-06-2016 15:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — How sugar-free is “sugar-free?”
  Foods like some protein bars and ice creams may have you thinking you can indulge because of the “0” in front of the sugar column.
  Their claims of “no sugar” may not be as accurate as you think, and could have an impact on your health. These foods often have something called sugar alcohol in them. They’re not necessarily the artificial sweeteners you’re used to hearing about, and the
  
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• Study: Overeating can make you eat more

  17-06-2016 13:41 via wivb.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (WIVB) — New research from doctors in Philadelphia says that overeating can make you eat more.
  The medical professionals say that the vicious cycle of overeating occurs because it shuts off the hormone that tells your brain you’re full.
  Your gut processes the hormone, and the study shows how eating too many calories stresses the system, making the gut stop producing it.
  Doctors used mice in their study and put them on a high-calorie diet. Another thing t
  
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• For Steph and LeBron, an ultimate game to decide NBA title

  17-06-2016 13:24 via wivb.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — It’s the two-time reigning MVP who is trying to finish off a record setting season with a second straight title, against a two-time champion who is tantalizingly close to finally ending Cleveland’s 52-year title drought.
  Steph vs. LeBron.
  Warriors vs. Cavaliers.
  Game 7 awaits on Sunday night to decide these NBA Finals, decide the legacy of the season that has been put together by Stephen Curry and Golden State, and maybe even decide a big chunk of LeBron J
  
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• Egypt says flight data recorder of doomed plane recovered

  17-06-2016 13:12 via wivb.com
  
  CAIRO (AP) — The Egyptian investigation committee says the flight data recorder of the EgyptAir plane that crashed last month killing all 66 people on board has been recovered from the Mediterranean Sea.
  The committee said in a statement Friday that the vessel searching for the wreckage pulled the recorder from the Mediterranean Sea, a day after recovering the cockpit voice recorder. The two were tucked into the plane’s tail.
  The EgyptAir Airbus A320 was flying to Cairo from Paris wh
  
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• Kate Hudson prepares for “Marshall” filming in Buffalo

  17-06-2016 12:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kate Hudson is getting ready to start filming her part in the upcoming “Marshall” movie being shot in Buffalo.
  The Oscar-nominated actress was seen taking pictures and Snapchat videos in Niagara Falls while viewing the local sights and riding the Maid of the Mist.
  Later on, a new video appeared with Hudson in the hair-and-makeup chair getting ready to go on set. The caption on the video read “First Day on Marshall.”
  In the movie
  
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• Man accidentally drowns in Cattaraugus County pond

  17-06-2016 12:27 via wivb.com
  
  CONEWANGO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office says a man accidentally drowned while swimming on Thursday night.
  Todd Newman, 42, died while swimming in a pond on Route 241 in Conewango Valley.
  The Sheriff’s Department was joined by New York State Police and various fire companies at the scene.
  The drowning is still under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
  
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• Docs on Gosy practice closure: ‘We are watching a slow train wreck’

  17-06-2016 06:27 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — The three doctors who agreed to treat patients of Dr. Eugene Gosy say time on his practice, and the nearly 10,000 people it serves, is desperately running out.
  Two weeks after Gosy was arrested on a 114-count federal indictment, the three doctors, Nancy Nielsen, Robert Milch and Christopher Kerr, combined their efforts, and said they’d stick around for 75 days.
  Instead, that temporary solution is nearing its end. In fact, it’s just two weeks away.&l
  
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• NF man charged with election law violations

  17-06-2016 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local community activist is facing charges of voting in an election he had no right in which to cast a ballot.
  Officials say Rus Thompson, 60, faced arraignment on Thursday after the Erie County Board of Elections noticed he filed to vote in three elections he had no right to vote in, as he had moved off of Grand Island.
  Thompson allegedly moved to Niagara Falls, but continued to vote in Grand Island via affidavit ballots for a year.
  Thompson faces charg
  
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• Allentown residents concerned about recent string of thefts in neighborhood

  17-06-2016 03:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Allentown residents are speaking out about a string of thefts that have occurred in their neighborhood.
  Many say it’s a great place to live, but they’re fed up with thieves stealing their belongings.
  One family even took steps to secure their front yard by installing security cameras, zip-tying hanging baskets and padlocking hanging lanterns.
  The family said they were waiting on a package to be delivered for a Father’s Day gift. It arrived Wednesday
  
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• Man shot multiple times, killed on Jamestown porch

  17-06-2016 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds while standing on the porch of his apartment building in Jamestown, police said Thursday.
  Officers say shots rang out on Prendergast Avenue just before 6 p.m., when a suspect walked up to the porch from behind the house and fired off a volley of shots. The suspect fled the scene, police said.
  First responders rushed to the scene to evacuate the victim to WCA Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries s
  
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• Man fatally shot multiple times on Jamestown porch identified

  17-06-2016 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds while standing on the porch of his apartment building in Jamestown, police said Thursday.
  Officers say shots rang out on Prendergast Avenue just before 6 p.m., when a suspect walked up to the porch from behind the house and fired off a volley of shots. The suspect fled the scene, police said.
  First responders rushed to the scene to evacuate the victim, identified as Obryan Ramos, 28, to WCA Hospital, but he
  
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• Live Stream: Bernie Sanders addresses supporters

  17-06-2016 02:33 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WIVB) — Bernie Sanders addressed his supporters on Thursday night.
  LIVE STREAM | Watch the stream here.
  
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• Bernie Sanders declines to drop out, nods head to collaboration

  17-06-2016 02:33 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Thursday in an address to his supporters that he will work with Hillary Clinton to transform the Democratic Party, adding that his “political revolution” must continue and ensure the defeat of Republican Donald Trump.
  Sanders said in a capstone address to his political followers online that the major task they face is to “make certain” Trump is defeated. The Vermont senator said he plans to
  
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• Rob Ryan joins Rex to solve Bills defensive issues

  17-06-2016 02:09 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Second year head coach Rex hired his twin brother Rob this offseason, following a rough first year for his defense in Buffalo and Rob jumped at the chance to join the coaching staff.
  “This is a fortunate situation to be able to come back and work together again,” Rob said. “We are blessed that way and we want to make it great.”
  The Bills have three strong voices on the defensive coaching staff with Rex, Rob, and defensive coordinator
  
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• Cell block beating victim files papers to sue city

  17-06-2016 01:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It has been almost a month since Shaun Porter, 37, took a pummeling in the city lockup and his wounds have started to heal. Now sources are revealing what touched off his arrest and subsequent beating, on the night of May 19: hours of drinking with acquaintances which apparently got out of hand.
  The drinking led to some kind of altercation at an apartment on Wilson Street, and police were called, which lead to Porter’s arrest.
  “He was assaulted by the ja
  
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• Premier Prospects: Jakob Chychrun

  17-06-2016 01:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jakob Chychrun is the top-rated defenseman in this years draft according to central scouting.
  “He’s the real deal as far as we’re concerned,” director of central scouting Dan Marr said at this year’s combine. “He’s got size strength factor, arguably best skating defenseman in this draft. Good offensive game at the blue line, strong defensive game in his own zone.”
  But, not everyone sees Chychrun that way. Playing f
  
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• Rural Metro’s new director promises faster ambulance responses in Buffalo

  17-06-2016 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tom Maxian has been on the job less than two weeks and already he’s making big changes at Rural Metro.  In his first public interview, Maxian says his company needs to put its exclusive contract with Buffalo first
  “We made promises to the community and we are absolutely going to live up to them,” said Maxian, regional director of American Medical Response, Rural Metro’s parent company.
  Maxian is a Buffalo native who has worked in three ot
  
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• Falcon rescued limping along Buffalo sidewalk

  17-06-2016 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News crews stumbled along a falcon with a limp as the day began on Thursday, reporting the odd sight to the Erie County SPCA.
  The falcon had been limping along a sidewalk along the Buffalo Central Terminal when crews rolled past, stopping due to the odd sight. Animal experts arrived soon after calls went out to net the bird, bringing it in for help and attention.
  SPCA officials say they’ll have a vet check the bird out, but announced it is doing well
  
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