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• Boating accident leaves man in critical condition

  13-08-2016 21:53 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man participating in a boating activity known as the Buffalo Poker Run is in critical condition after his boat overturned.
  The run was passing through the Niagara River at Gratwick Park when a boat carrying a male and female passenger flipped over. Both passengers were ejected from the boat. The man suffered serious head and leg injuries while the female passenger was uninjured. Multiple rescue crews responded to the scene.
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• Man hospitalized following overnight shooting

  13-08-2016 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened on Hempstead Avenue.
  Police say a 26-year-old man was struck by gunfire multiple times just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
  He was transported to ECMC with injuries that appear to be life threatening.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact the police tipline at 716-847-2255.
  
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• Local triplets spread the love, take in a young mom

  13-08-2016 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s a full house at the McGees. A one bedroom apartment is home to Whitney McGee, her two kids, her sisters Brittany and Tiffany, and now, Mynishia Holley and her three newborns.
  Whitney is a triplet; she and her sisters recently spotted new mom Mynishia at MLK park.
  “At first I was shocked because I’m like well it’s only one stroller and it was all the babies in the stroller,” said Brittany McGee.
  Mynishia has triplets of her own. The 24
  
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• East Eagle Street fire

  13-08-2016 14:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Firefighters needed extra crews to put out a house fire in the city early Saturday morning.
  The fire started in a house on East Eagle Street around 2:00 a.m.  Dispatchers ordered additional crews there after first reports of how large the fire was.
  At one point firefighters had to back away from the burning house because of a danger of collapse.  Part of a wall did give way during the fire.
  There are no reports of injuries so far.
  
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• UB Football holds first scrimmage of camp

  13-08-2016 05:12 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Friday evening brought the first taste of live action for the UB football team in a scrimmage style practice. Iowa State transfer Grant Rohach got the first snaps of the night with the first team offense but 6-foot-7 freshman Tyree Jackson proved he could find the end zone against the first team defense.
  “I mean every day we go out there we are facing a great defensive line,” Jackson said Friday night. “So, if we can bust up runs and make some plays
  
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• Erie County Fair extends free admission to firefighters who responded to Lockport fire

  13-08-2016 05:11 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fair goers looked on as firefighters from across Western New York marched in part of an annual tradition at the Erie County Fair.
  “It just means a lot because we know that the community appreciates what we do you know obviously we’re not told that each and everyday,” said Paul Griebner, Snyder Fire Department Chief.
  It’s a day when firefighters across Western New York are thanked for their service, one that many couldn’t be a part of aft
  
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• Lockport Police: Body found in fire debris

  13-08-2016 05:05 via wivb.com
  
  Lockport, N.Y. (WIVB) – A body has been found in the debris of the large plant fire.
  Lockport Police sent out the news late Friday night. Police said the body was discovered around 6:51 p.m. Friday on Stevens Street.
  Police said the body is being examined by Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office.
  No other information will be released.
  On Thursday, Lockport Police said they thought it was possible a 14-year-old boy was at High Tread International when the fire started Wednes
  
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• Game day security changes at Ralph Wilson Stadium

  13-08-2016 04:28 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — With the announcement of today’s contract extension for Quarterback Tyrod Taylor the excitement is building for Saturday’s pre-season opener. People who plan on going to the pre-season opener at the Ralph Wilson Stadium can expect to get through security faster. That’s because of metal detectors now at every gate.
  The metal detectors are very simple, all you have to do is walk through. You still have to remove cell phones and glass cases, but y
  
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• Call 4 Action: in Buffalo your contractor should have a valid license

  13-08-2016 01:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The ceiling in Robert Tucker’s upstairs apartment is cracked and peeling, due to a leaky roof, but Tucker’s daughter Deborah said the contractor hired to fix the roof only made matters worse.
  “It rained, it rained,” Deborah said, and the leaky ceiling kept her father busy, “he had his pots and pans all over the place to catch the water from damaging to the downstairs apartment.”
  The younger Tucker contacted Call 4 Action when it b
  
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• Health concerns in Lockport following fire

  13-08-2016 00:05 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)- A massive five alarm fire in Lockport has sparked health concerns in the surrounding area, including at the Erie Canal.
  Following the fire at a tire recycling plant, an oily sheen was spotted on the surface of the canal.
  According to Lockport Mayor, Anne McCaffrey, debris from the fire was washed into the canal, creating the sheen.
  The DEC was on scene Thursday evening and Friday during the day; McCaffrey told News 4 they’ve hired a private contractor to assess
  
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• NYSP aims to raise college sex assault awareness

  13-08-2016 00:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With the start of the fall college semester right around the corner, the New York State Police wants to shine a light on sexual violence among students. Just recently, a new unit was created to help tackle this alarming problem.
  Senior Investigator Thomas Gibbons with the New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit said, “We’re talking 17, 18, 19 year old kids, and we want to make sure their college experience is a safe one and that they
  
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• The ‘Toll Booth Lady’ who has captured the hearts of many

  13-08-2016 00:00 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Andrea Howard is known as the Toll Booth Lady. She has worked for the New York State Thruway for the past 10 years.
  Many of the drivers will tell you, she has left her mark.
  Whenever they go through her booth, she greets them with, “Hey Baby! How are you doing? Enjoy your day!”
  It’s her signature and it gets people every time.
  We asked Howard what motivates her to go the extra mile each day. Howard responded, “There’s no harm in speak
  
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