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• 3 kids hit by car in Cheektowaga

  28-07-2016 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three young teenagers were hit by a car in Cheektowaga Thursday afternoon.
  The accident happened at Central Blvd. and Eastland Pkwy. It is not clear if any of the children are injured.
  The driver, only identified as a female originally left the scene, but later returned. it is not yet known if she will face charges.
  News 4 will have more information as it becomes available. Follow @news4buffalo on Twitter for updates.
  
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• UB attends MAC Football Media Day

  28-07-2016 23:32 via wivb.com
  
  DETROIT, M.I. (WIVB) – With the 2016 season on the horizon, it was once again time for the Mid-American Conference Football Media Day. Detroit’s Ford hosted the University at Buffalo Bulls as well as the rest of the teams from the MAC.
  For the Bulls, it was all smiles at the home of the 2016 MAC Championship. Senior cornerback Boise Ross brightened the mood when he revealed that he loves knitting, watching movies, and the popular television game show “Family Feud.” Senior
  
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• Thousands of dollars pouring in for Ice Cream Dude after News 4 story airs

  28-07-2016 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We first introduced you to James Karagiannis a few weeks ago – he’s the cyclist distributing ice cream to kids in need all through donations.
  When we first talked with him, James had received around $3000 in donations; now, it’s up to $30,000 and increasing.
  “We’re going to stay true to what we said we’re going to do,” said Karagiannis. “I’m going to give it to kids who don’t have a dollar. I mean, I do
  
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• Park Police step up patrols, 5 armed robberies at Niagara Falls State Park since Memorial Day Weekend

  28-07-2016 23:25 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Park Police have stepped up patrols at Niagara Falls State Park. There have been at least 5 armed robberies there since Memorial Day weekend, two happened on Goat Island on Tuesday just hours apart.
  At around 6 pm Tuesday night an 18 year old was walking from Goat Island with two friends when he was robbed at gunpoint. Three suspects took off with cell phones, money and wallets. Then around 11:30  as many as eight suspects robbed two brothers and a cousin
  
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• Wanted alleged robber found during drug-related arrest

  28-07-2016 23:09 via wivb.com
  
  MURRAY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A drug investigation led to something more when officials in Orleans County made a recent arrest.
  The Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force arrested Scott Davis, 28, in the early morning hours of Thursday. Davis was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance and another two counts of criminal possession in relation to his alleged involvement with cocaine.
  The possession and sale charges are each felonies.
  Authorities revealed that t
  
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• Erie County Water Authority votes for water alert system

  28-07-2016 23:09 via wivb.com
  
  The next time there’s a serious water main break in Erie County, you can expect a text, email and even a robo call alert.
  The Erie County Water Authority today selected IVR Technology Group LLC of Getzville to  set up the system. The company will also design a backup for the authority’s phone and web site.
  During last week’s water emergency when a water main break led to a boil water notice for some 200,000 Northtowns customers,   the authority’s phone and
  
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• Man arrested after 15-year-old allegedly found driving car without license or permission

  28-07-2016 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  PEMBROKE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cattaraugus County man is accused of letting a 15-year-old drive a vehicle without the owner’s permission.
  Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on Alleghany Rd. in Pembroke Tuesday to allegedly find a 15-year-old in the driver’s seat.
  In addition to the unlicensed teen, deputies say two other kids younger than 17 were in the car at the time.
  18-year-old Freedom resident Brian Flynn was arrested and charged with endangering the
  
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• Buffalo man accused of threatening hospital workers

  28-07-2016 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Shortly after midnight, Buffalo Police say a man was threatening employees at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. The man accused of doing this has been arrested.
  Police say Buffalo resident Dustin Gallagher, 50, made “repeated verbal and physical threats” to staff working at the hospital.
  He has since been charged with harassment and other crimes.
  
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• Erie County lawmakers seek answers about 911 shutdown

  28-07-2016 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –Steps have been taken to prevent another failure of Erie County’s 911 system.
  “I’m really happy with the outcome since the event on March 30 and the progress we’ve made,” said Marlaine Hoffman, deputy director of the county’s information services.
  The March 30 shutdown of the 911 system, which lasted nearly four hours, began with a problem involving the room’s air-conditioning system — followed by a complete shutdown aft
  
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• Jamison Rd. bridge in Elma set to re-open Monday

  28-07-2016 21:55 via wivb.com
  
  ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Reconstruction of the Jamison Rd. bridge in Elma is nearly complete, and early.
  The Erie County Department of Public Works made the announcement on Thursday.
  “The new bridge on Jamison Road will provide smoother and safer travel for motorists and is a huge improvement over the old structure,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. “Thanks to the Department of Public Works and their partners, this vital piece of infrastructure has been complete
  
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• Boulevard Mall up for sale

  28-07-2016 21:19 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Boulevard Mall has gone up for sale.
  Forest City, who developed the mall back in 1962, told News 4 that they plan to focus on their core markets, such as New York City, Boston, Dallas and San Francisco. Because of this, the developers plan to sell their properties in non-core or legacy markets like those in Buffalo and Cleveland.
  “We use proceeds from these sales to invest in new opportunities in core markets and to reduce debt,” Forest City Senior Vi
  
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• Olcott Beach deemed safe for swimming

  28-07-2016 21:06 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) — After shutting down for more than a month, Olcott Beach has reopened to swimmers.
  After sampling the water on Wednesday, the Niagara County Department of Health determined the water to be safe for swimming.
  The beach was closed to swimmers on June 22 after testers said the water had “unsatisfactory bacteriological” quality.
   
  
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• Thousands powerless; traffic lights out in Cheektowaga, Sloan

  28-07-2016 20:41 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around 2:30 p.m., more than 4,800 people were without power in Cheektowaga and Sloan.
  The outage affected traffic lights, putting them out of service. Cheektowaga Police tried to assist with traffic movement at intersections and told drivers to treat them as four way stops during the outage.
  Affected roads include Walden Ave., Broadway, Union Rd. and Harlem Rd.
  Around 2:40, News 4 confirmed that the Walden Galleria mall in Cheektowaga had power.
  
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• The Buffalo Lighthouse will offer free tours tonight

  28-07-2016 18:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY – (WIVB)  Tonight is a good time to visit the Buffalo Lighthouse, especially if you are heading out to the Outer Harbor or Canalside.
  The historic landmark dates back to 1833.  It will be open to visitors from 6 to 8 pm and better still, the tours will be free – thanks to a donation from the Rich Family Foundation.
  Buffalo’s Outer Harbor is inviting all to enjoy Wilkeson Point where you can rent bikes and enjoy the Beer Garden.
  It  is a wonderful spot
  
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• Serious motorcycle crash followed Darien Lake concert

  28-07-2016 17:38 via wivb.com
  
  DARIEN, NY (WIVB) – Two people were rushed to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Genesee County.
  The crash happened Wednesday night near Darien Lake.
  Traffic was letting out from the Heart and Joan Jett concert at the park.
  Someone told one of the park deputies directing traffic that the bike ran into the back of two cars, and then kept going.
  Another deputy saw it, and took off after it.  That deputy saw the motorcycle go off the road.
  Eric Brumstead, 55, of East Bethany w
  
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• Poison ivy and poison oak: How to identify, avoid, and treat

  28-07-2016 17:03 via wivb.com
  
   
  This is the time of year when people tend to walk through the woods, and come into contact with plants that may not react well with their skin, including poison ivy and poison oak. It is good to know how to identify these plants, so you can avoid them, and also what to do if you end up with a rash after coming into contact with them.
  Poison Oak
    
  Poison Oak is a woody shrub if it gets full sun, or a climbing vine in the shade of woods.It is mostly found in forests and wood
  
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• It’s been so hot that horse manure bursts into flames

  28-07-2016 16:51 via wivb.com
  
  THROOP, N.Y. (AP) — This summer has been so hot and dry in upstate New York that the horse poop in Throop is bursting into flames.
  The state Department of Environmental Conservation says one of its enforcement officers responded on July 5 to multiple calls complaining of smell and smoke coming from a burning pile of horse manure at a property in the town of Throop, in the Finger Lakes region 20 miles west of Syracuse.
  The officer learned that the owners of a horse stable had been storing t
  
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• NYS AG settles suit with Zipcar over damage fees

  28-07-2016 16:28 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s attorney general has reached a settlement with Zipcar Inc. over vehicle damage fees charged to 5,000 members from 2011 through 2015.
  New York law requires giving consumers an opportunity to dispute damage fees before they’re assessed.
  Investigators say Zipcar charged fees, which can range up to $1,000, before notifying consumers.
  Zipcar lets members rent cars on an hourly or daily basis and pick them up at various spots.
  Contracts say members are
  
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• BPD is investigating another city homicide

  28-07-2016 16:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – Buffalo police have another fatal shooting to investigate.
  This one occurred shortly after midnight in the Hamlin Park area, Wohlers Avenue and Donaldson Road.
  The victim is a 32-year-old man who was transported to ECMC where he was pronounced dead.
  The name of the victim has not been released but we can report that he lived in Buffalo.
  People have already started a memorial to the victim on the site of the shooting.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or tex
  
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• North wins 41st annual Kensington Lions All-Star Classic

  28-07-2016 06:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The 41st installment of the Kensington Lions Club All-Star Classic was a high scoring affair where the North claimed victory 29-26.
  This is the third year in-a-row the North has won the game.
  Watch the video above for early highlights from the game.
  
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• Obama boosts Clinton; Kaine mocks Trump

  28-07-2016 05:44 via wivb.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — His own legacy on the line, President Barack Obama implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believes in the optimism that fuels the nation’s democracy and warning against the “deeply pessimistic vision” of Republican Donald Trump.
  “America is already great. America is already strong,” he declared to cheering delegates Wednesday night at the Democratic convention. “And I promise you
  
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• Police investigating bank robbery in Town of Tonawanda

  28-07-2016 01:37 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place at the Bank of America branch on Niagara Falls Boulevard.
  On Tuesday around 2 p.m. A white man entered the bank nearby The Boulevard Mall. He demanded cash and said that he was armed with a gun.
  Though no weapon was displayed, the bank clerk complied with the robber’s demand and an undetermined amount of cash was turned over.
  The suspect is described as approximate
  
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• Parking violations getting more expensive in Buffalo

  28-07-2016 01:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Malfunctioning parking meters, complicated pay-and-display stations, and sometimes confusing parking signs can add a parking ticket to the cost of driving in Buffalo, and now those parking tickets are going to get more expensive.
  Under a plan approved by the Common Council on Tuesday, a simple meter violation jumps from $30 to $40, getting caught in a no parking zone goes up by $5 from $35 to $40.
  A ticket for a handicap violation will get you an $80 ticket–up
  
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• Donkeys seen across Philadelphia during scavenger hunt

  28-07-2016 01:03 via wivb.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (WIVB) — Donkeys have taken over Philadelphia landmarks.
  Virginia Degman’s husband came to Philadelphia as a delegate from Alaska. She has been playing a game where people try to find fake donkeys representing various states via an app called Scavify.
  “I think it’s a lot of fun,” she said.
  Philadelphia resident Rachel Krantz said “You’re supposed to name the political figure on the back.” Each donkey comes with a challenge that ev
  
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• CBS’ Bob Schieffer appears on News 4,

  28-07-2016 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (WIVB) — After appearing on News 4 last week to discuss the Republican National Convention, CBS News’ Bob Schieffer spoke with Nalina Shapiro again Wednesday to talk about developments and recent events in the Democratic National Convention.
  Schieffer gave his input on Trump’s call on Russia to find missing emails related to the Democratic National Convention and how Democrats can win back Bernie Sanders supporters. He also compared the two conventions.
  See hi
  
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• Bills training Camp Preview with Sal Capaccio

  28-07-2016 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – With the start of training camp hours away, WGR’s Sal Capaccio stopped by to chat with Josh Reed about the Bills heading to Rochester. The two talked about expectations for the team this upcoming season and position battles on the roster.
  JOSH REED: Football season is almost so close you can feel it. I’m hanging out with Sal Capaccio, of course, WGR 550 Bills sideline guy. Sal, I got here at the end of preseason last year, so I didn’t go t
  
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• Urban farmers teaching people about benefits of growing own goods

  28-07-2016 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a basement below a business on Main Street in the University District, stand towers with several racks and plants popping out from PV piping.
  “We stack it up to the ceiling which means we’re able to grow just as much as you could at a conventional farm,” said Mike Zak, one of the co-founders.
  It’s part of a cooperative called GroOperative which is a self-governing, shareholders run urban farming co-op.
  “Urban communities have oft
  
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• Sibling Rivalry: Hanes brothers chase each other in Porter Cup

  28-07-2016 00:00 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS COUNTRY CLUB, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the Hanes family, the youngest of six kids, 18-year-old David Hanes has been stealing the headlines lately.
  The Canisius-bound golfer is playing in his first Porter Cup.
  “It was nerves for the first 5 holes,” Hanes said. “I was real nervous, but after that I got settled in.”
  But, he is not the only Hanes on the course at Niagara Falls Country Club this week. The oldest Hanes, 30-year-old Billy, is playing in his seco
  
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