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• As Democratic Convention is about to start, the party’s national chairwoman resigns

  24-07-2016 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she is stepping down as Democratic Party chairwoman at the end of this week’s convention.
  The Florida congresswoman has been under fire following the publication of hacked emails suggesting the Democratic National Committee favored Hillary Clinton in the presidential primaries.
  That prompted runner-up Bernie Sanders to call Sunday for Wasserman Schultz’s immediate resignation.
  In a statement, Wasserman Schultz says she still plans
  
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• WNY Disability Pride Celebration: “My challenges don’t define me”

  24-07-2016 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Sunday kicked off the first Disability Pride Celebration through Western New York Independent Living. Hundreds come out to march through Delaware Park celebrating the diversity of the disability community. In the middle of the park takeover- hundreds celebrate with a parade, food and music.
  Michael Rogers with the Self Advocacy Association said, “I’m proud of my challenges, but those aren’t the things that define me.”
  He shared a&nbs
  
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• Local expert gives tips and tricks to selecting the right wine

  24-07-2016 17:34 via wivb.com
  
  When you go to a restaurant you go for the food, but adding a great wine can not only enhance the flavor of that food but create a whole new experience. Wine expert and sommelier in training Brandon Ford is there to help make that happen.
  Ford said, “The biggest goal is to create an exceptional guest experience from the time they park the car to the time they leave the restaurant.”
  For some, drinking wine is a social thing. For others it’s a lifestyle. Restaurants take pride in
  
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• Water issues continue in WNY

  24-07-2016 17:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) – Ther Erie county Water Authority reported a number of water main breaks Sunday morning.
  Customers living in Amherst, Depew, Hamburg, Lackawanna, Lancaster and W. Seneca may be affected.
  While the Authority does have crews working to fix the issues, some may experience low water pressure, brown water, or no water at all.
  It hopes to have service fully restored later today.
  News 4 will continue to update this story with new information as it becomes avail
  
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• Powerball jackpot back over $400 million

  24-07-2016 07:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Powerball players have more to play for next time they buy tickets.
  No one had all 5 white ball numbers and the red Power Ball number in Saturday’s drawing for $390 million.
  Wednesday’s jackpot was set at $411 million early Sunday, based on annuity and before taxes.  It’s the eighth time the Powerball jackpot has been at least $400 million.
  No one has hit the jackpot in the multi-state game since May 7.
  Saturday’s winning numbers:  5
  
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• LeSean McCoy: “You can’t change people’s opinions”

  24-07-2016 05:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills running back LeSean McCoy has remained silent this offseason, especially after reports of a bar fight he was allegedly involved in made national headlines in February. McCoy was not charged in the incident and did not receive punishment from the NFL.
  While many expected McCoy’s first comments to come at Buffalo Bills training camp, which begins Friday, he surprised many when he spoke to reporters in his hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. McCoy was
  
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• “Legends of the Aud” 20th Anniversary makes for memorable night at RiverWorks

  24-07-2016 05:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A packed house was on hand at RiverWorks on Saturday night for the 20th anniversary celebration of “Legends of the Aud.”
  On June 7th 1996, the final sporting event was held at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. It was a night of wrestling which featured some of the biggest names in the sport along with local celebrities like Jim Kelly. The night raised thousands of dollars for the Children’s Hospital.
  And, on Saturday they did it all over again.
  
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• Kids of all ages have a blast running through inflatable obstacle course

  24-07-2016 01:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hearts were pumping at the Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run race Saturday.
  More than 900 children took part in the obstacle course at UB’s Alumni Arena.
  Racers had to scale 11 inflatables over a mile and a half course. And took on inflatable slides, ball pits and trampolines.Organizers tell News 4 the wild and wacky race is a good way to get kids moving.
  “It’s not too stressful, it’s not too strenuous for the kids,” said Kane Rowell, the ev
  
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• Field fire spreads to 30 acres of land in Marilla

  24-07-2016 01:17 via wivb.com
  
  MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Firefighters battled a huge field fire in Marilla Saturday for over 3 hours. 
  Fire officials told News 4 the fire started just after 2 pm Saturday and covered about 30 acres of land.A man living at the house near the field was burning paper and garbage in a barrel and the wind picked up the fire which set the hay on fire. The fire even spread to parts of the woods.
  About 15 different fire companies responded to the fire with about 75 to 100 firefighters. 
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• At Clinton-Kaine event, Kaine details life story to Democratic faithful

  24-07-2016 01:08 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – Tim Kaine is using his debut campaign appearance as Hillary Clinton’s running mate to introduce himself to voters.
  He’s joining Clinton at a rally in Miami, and here’s what he’s telling the crowd: “For many of you, this is the first time you’ve heard my name. I’m excited for us to get to know one another.”
  Kaine has opened his remarks in fluent Spanish, and he’s detailing his biography to supporters.
  There was his chil
  
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