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• NY may allow pets to be buried with people

  19-06-2016 20:58 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)  — A recently passed bill in the New York State Senate could allow pets to buried with people – or people to be buried with pets.
  The bill would would allow non-religious cemeteries to allow people the option of being buried with cremated remains of a dog, cat, or any other domesticated animal. If the bill becomes reality, the burials would be required to happen at the same time. Supporters expect many pet owners will embrace it.
  Sue Campbell of Buffa
  
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• ‘Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin dies in car crash at age 27

  19-06-2016 20:04 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anton Yelchin, a charismatic and rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new “Star Trek” films, has died at the age of 27. He was killed in a fatal traffic collision early Sunday morning, his publicist, Jennifer Allen confirmed.
  Yelchin started small with roles in indie films and various television shows, before breaking out in films like the crime thriller “Alpha Dog” and the teenage comedy “Charlie Bartlett.” His biggest ro
  
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• Dads celebrate Father’s Day meeting new addition to the Buffalo Zoo

  19-06-2016 19:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Zoo’s  three-month-old lion cub makes its public debut Father’s Day.
  In April, the Zoo announced the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time parents, Tiberius and Lelei.
  Tiberius drew a huge crowd as families flocked to the zoo to celebrate Father’s Day.  Malia Somerville, Curator at the Buffalo Zoo said, “Tiberius is a really calm dad. He’s really patient with his son. I hope a lot o
  
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• Bounce house flies away, hitting power lines in Niagara County

  19-06-2016 04:20 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A family in Niagara County was enjoying a birthday party in their backyard Saturday when a bounce house flew away.
  The family said a big gust of wind swept the bounce house off of the ground and eventually landed on some power lines. The video captured by the family shows sparks coming from the transmission tower.
  National Grid told News 4 that a truck will be coming in to cut the bounce house from the power lines to remove it. They say no one’s power wi
  
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• Community comes out to support Walk in Lauren’s Shoes 5K

  19-06-2016 01:06 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hundreds of people showed up to support Western New Yorkers with cerebral palsy.
  The Walk, Run, Roll in Lauren’s Shoes 5K was held at Woodlawn Beach Saturday. Participants were encouraged to wear ankle weights, to show them how it feels to walk and run with CP.
  The 5K was inspired by Lauren Walier. She was diagnosed with CP when she was just one years old.
  Lauren became a voice for the CP community after she attended her first awareness meeting and learned ther
  
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• Buffalo’s African American community celebrates Juneteenth

  19-06-2016 00:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It’s a historic weekend for African Americans across the country.
  The Juneteenth Festival kicked off in Buffalo’s MLK Park today.
  June 19th is the date of the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in our country.
  151 years later, Juneteenth continues to highlight the achievements of African Americans.
  Buffalo’s festival is the third largest Juneteenth celebration in the world.
  This year’s honoree is Ann Montgomery, the later owner of
  
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