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• Official: Pills found at Prince’s estate contained fentanyl

  21-08-2016 21:11 via wivb.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl — a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said Sunday.The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said many pills were falsely labeled as “Watson 385.” According to Drugs.com, that stamp is used to id
  
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• Feeding Growth: How a new Co-op hopes to feed the East Side and grow its economy

  21-08-2016 18:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  A new business is growing and wants to make eating healthier an option for people who live on Buffalo’s East side.The people behind the African Heritage Food Co- op say they want to grow the economy here while also feeding a struggling part of the city.
  Alexander Wright created the Co-op so it could re-energize the East Side.
  He’s now working with local farms to bring healthy foods at affordable prices to buffalo’s east side. For $30 cust
  
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• Two men shot on Schreck Avenue early Sunday morning

  21-08-2016 12:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Homicide detectives were called to a street on the city’s east side just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
  Two males were struck by gunfire in the Schreck Avenue near Bailey and taken to ECMC.
  Police say the 39 year-old male victim is in critical condition and the 32 year-old male suffered non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847 – 2255.
  
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• Shooting investigation on Schreck Avenue Sunday

  21-08-2016 12:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Homicide detectives were called to a street on the city’s east side after receiving reports of a shooting there.
  Police were called to Schreck Avenue near Bailey around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
  This is a developing story.  Watch Weekend Wake Up! on WIVB for updates through 8:00 a.m.
  
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• Police identify victim of fatal Schreck Ave. shooting

  21-08-2016 12:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Homicide detectives were called to a street on the city’s east side just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
  Two males were struck by gunfire in the Schreck Avenue near Bailey and taken to ECMC.
  Police say Earl Parker, 39, of Buffalo, was killed and the 32-year-old male suffered non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847 – 2255.
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in Schreck Avenue shooting

  21-08-2016 12:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Homicide detectives were called to a street on the city’s east side just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
  Two males were struck by gunfire in the Schreck Avenue near Bailey and taken to ECMC.
  Police say the 39 year-old male victim was killed and the 32-year-old male suffered non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847 – 2255.
  
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• A community remembers those lost to opioid addiction

  21-08-2016 05:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A community came together Saturday night to remember those that have been lost to opioid addiction.
  A candlelight memorial was held at Canalside. Two-hundred and fifty-six candles were lit to represent 256 lives lost in 2015 to a drug overdose.
  “In 2011 until August 1 of this year, nearly 1,000 people have died of drug overdoses. We’re anticipating about 400 deaths this year in Erie County,” said Dan Rinaldo, Drug Intelligence Officer.
  Deb Smith is
  
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• Bills grab first preseason win, shut out Giants 21-0

  21-08-2016 01:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills earned a 21-0 shutout win over the New York Giants on Saturday at the newly re-named New Era Field, picking up their first win of the preseason.
  Tyrod Taylor and LeSean McCoy each played four series before exiting the game in the second quarter. Taylor finished 7/10 for 132 yards and a touchdown. McCoy caught the touchdown pass and finished with 58 receiving yards, despite failing to record a single rush yard on five attempts. Wide receiver Sam
  
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• Buffalo police officer injured in crash

  21-08-2016 00:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) – A Buffalo police officer is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries after colliding with a moped.This happened on Kail Street around 2 Saturday afternoon.Police say a veteran motorcycle officer was trying to stop a person driving a moped for speeding and riding without a helmet.The driver suddenly stopped and hit the front wheel of the police’s motorcycle, causing the officer to swerve and crash.The driver of the moped fled the scene.Anyone with i
  
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• 4th Annual K.I.A. Memorial Roadmarch

  21-08-2016 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 400 runners hit the pavement Saturday for the Fourth Annual K.I.A. Memorial Roadmarch.
  Runners and walkers remembered military members from New York State killed in action since September 11, 2011.
  The challenging 10K race is unique because runners carry backpacks full of canned goods to benefit local food banks.
  As part of the race runners took on another challenge and participated in a relay where teammates had to carry each other on their backs
  
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• Crews respond to two-alarm fire on Main Street

  21-08-2016 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Multiple fire crews responded to a two-alarm fire at 3043 Main Street around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
  Fire officials say the fire started on the roof of an apartment above Famous Doughnuts. Patch work was being done on the roof when the fire sparked.
  Officials say the fire was contained to the two upstairs apartments.
  Two adults in one of the apartments got out safely and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The other apartment was empty.
  The doughnut shop below
  
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