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• National Grid outages in Erie and Niagara County

  20-08-2016 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)- Two volt transmission lines blew in the Northwest corner of Amherst. This caused four National Grid substations in Northern Erie and Southern Niagara to lose power.
  Close to 2,200 people have lost power in North Tonawanda, Pendleton and Amherst. Crews are currently on scene working to resolve the issue.
  You can click here and be taken to the National Grid website for updates on outages and an estimated restoration time.
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• Bills’ Dareus to enter rehab facility

  20-08-2016 21:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus announced on Saturday he is entering a rehab facility.
  “After careful consideration of recent events within my life, I have made the decision to enter a rehabilitation facility,” Dareus said in a statement.
  “I feel this is the best decision for me, my family and my teammates as I move forward with my career. I appreciate the support of my teammates and the Bills organization through this process.&rd
  
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• Bills release running back Karlos Williams

  20-08-2016 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two hours before kickoff in their second preseason game, the Buffalo Bills announced they have released second-year running back Karlos Williams.
  The move comes as a surprise after Williams rushed for 517 yards on 5.6 yards per carry in his rookie season. He scored seven touchdowns and served as a more than capable backup to starter LeSean McCoy. Many viewed Williams to be a draft steal, since the Bills had selected him in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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• WNY Red Cross volunteers help those stuck in “dire” situation in Louisiana

  20-08-2016 18:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  The scope of damage from the past week’s historic flooding in Louisiana has produced staggering numbers. 110 thousand homes and seven thousand businesses are damaged or destroyed.
  Red cross volunteer Diane Sargent says she’s been from one disaster to the next. Straight from helping fire victims in Lockport, she’s now on the ground floor of the tragedy in Louisiana.
  She said, “It’s the same work whether it’s a wildfi
  
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• Overnight shooting kills 25 year-old woman in Buffalo

  20-08-2016 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
  Detectives say a 25 year-old Buffalo female was struck by gunfire in the 200 block of Shumway. Police believe the incident may have occurred during a street party.
  The woman was transported to Buffalo General where she later died.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847 – 2255.
  
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• Local town puts plan in action to protect trees from invasive insect

  20-08-2016 17:41 via wivb.com
  
  An invasive insect is taking over some portions of Western New York. The Emerald Ash Borer is wreaking havoc on trees but town leaders in Amherst are helping to stop the spread.
  Dan Riley, crew chief of the Amherst parks and forestry department, told News 4,”Every tree in Amherst will be effected at some point if it’s not treated.”
  The damage is undeniable and can be seen all around town. Dead Ash trees line some streets but employees are working to change that.
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• Two dead after car hits pedestrians in Wheatfield

  20-08-2016 11:55 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people died and another was hurt when a car struck the pedestrians near the scene of a party early Saturday morning, according to Niagara County Sheriff’s investigators.
  A total of four people were along Shawnee Road shortly after midnight when the car hit three of them, said Lt. David Broderick, Jr., with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
  The injured pedestrian was brought to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo for treatment, according to Lt.
  
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• At least two dead after car hits pedestrians in Wheatfield

  20-08-2016 11:55 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people died and another was hurt when a car struck the pedestrians near the scene of a party early Saturday morning, according to Niagara County Sheriff’s investigators.
  A total of four people were along Shawnee Road shortly after midnight when the car hit three of them, said Lt. David Broderick, Jr., with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
  The injured pedestrian was brought to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo for treatment, according to Lt.
  
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• Hardware’s “back room” is back!

  20-08-2016 04:22 via wivb.com
  
  ALLENTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — City officials received dozens of letters and emails from Allentown residents earlier this year about Allen Street Hardware Cafe, specifically the back room.
  The bar tells News 4, they’ve made some changes that will hopefully please those residents.
  City officials shut down the back room six months ago which makes up 40 percent of the restaurant. Officials said the room wasn’t up to code and didn’t have the correct permits to operate as a dance cl
  
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• New government rule could unlock your right to sue in consumer disputes

  20-08-2016 02:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A new government regulation could have a big impact on your rights as a consumer– rights we are often forced to give up just to get a credit card or open a checking account.
  It is called “forced arbitration”, and if you have ever read the lengthy, multi-page, single-spaced consumer agreement for your credit card, your insurance policy, or bank accounts you will see it.These are often a take-it-or-leave-it proposition:If you want the credit card, if
  
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• Rabies vaccines to be air dropped in Erie and Niagara Co.

  20-08-2016 01:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The fight against rabies is a constant battle. The Erie County Health Department is taking that fight to the skies.
  Peter Tripi, the Senior Public Health Sanitarian with the Erie County Department of Health said, “Approximately 400,000 bait packs will be placed throughout Erie County, Erie County Department of Health Vector Control Staff plan on dropping 5,000 to 6,000 thousand by hand”
  Over the next couple of days you might see small green packets s
  
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• Dust up at Boston Town Hall leaves clerk locked out of her office

  20-08-2016 01:34 via wivb.com
  
  BOSTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – On Friday afternoon, Boston Town Clerk Jennifer Mule left her two unpaid deputy clerks in charge of her office, while two part-time clerks, hired by the town board for Mule’s department, were downstairs in a separate office at Town Hall—-because Mule will not allow the part-timers to replace her deputies.
  This is the eye of the storm in a feud between Mule and the town board, and Town Supervisor Martin Ballowe said it is all unnecessary.
  “We have tw
  
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• Vesey spurns Sabres, picks Rangers

  20-08-2016 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The chase to land coveted young forward Jimmy Vesey is finally over.
  Mercifully.
  Vesey has chosen to play for the New York Rangers, turning down a chance to team up with fellow Boston native Jack Eichel as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.
  Buffalo held Vesey’s negotiating rights for 57 days before the 23-year-old became a free agent on August 16th. Vesey reportedly met with the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
  
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• Grape growers getting low offers from a local beverage company

  20-08-2016 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  PORTLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Grape growers are getting lower offers than ever before from a local beverage company.
  “Many of the growers have had to do less on vineyards,” said Mike Jordan, a partner at 21 Brix and the owner of Old Chautauqua Farms.
  Mike Jordan explains the reasoning- a Dunkirk based company, Cott beverage – formerly known as Cliffstar – is lowering their offering price to buy local grapes they use to make juice.
  “They’d be happy if I di
  
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