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• UB set for rematch against Nevada

  13-09-2016 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – When you UB football’s schedule was released and a their bye appeared on week two, you would imagine that was not ideal for Lane Leipold’s squad. But, following a loss to FCS opponent Albany and 15 days between games, the Bulls are pointing to a silver lining.
  “Would we have like to get back out there and get it past us so we could answer this last week instead of last week? Yeah, absolutely,” Leipold said. “But, it gives us a chanc
  
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• Erie County dropped from lawsuit over fatal 198 crash

  13-09-2016 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s been almost a year and a half since three-year-old Maksym Sugorovskiy was killed. A car went off the 198 and hit his family as they walked along Ring Road in Delaware Park.
  The driver was never charged in the accident but the Sugorovskiy family included him in a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo and Erie County. Another lawsuit was filed against New York State in the Court of Claims.
  The lawsuit against the driver, city and county was filed in April 2015 a
  
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• Deadline approaches for state mandated water testing

  13-09-2016 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) –  News 4 reported state leaders are now requiring local school districts to test their water systems in hopes of protecting kids from drinking water with high levels of lead. The deadlines for those new tests are quickly approaching.
  The Batavia City School District has three water fixtures in its buildings that have been called “not safe.” Multiple water samples were collected and tested last year. More then 300 fixtures were tested. Just thre
  
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• Parents concerned about school bus ride changes in Lackawanna

  13-09-2016 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) — “It’s mostly the crowding and the safety issue are the kids actually able to fit in the seat is the bus seat going to protect them if something were to happen are that many kids going to be able to get off of a bus,” said Lacy Bray, parent of a student in the Lackawanna City School District.
  Parents say that previously Truman Elementary School had it’s own bus for first grade and under, and the Martin Road Elementary school had it’s o
  
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• Ranked: Class of 2016 finalists for Toy Hall of Fame

  13-09-2016 22:56 via wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) – To most kids, toys are a key part of childhood. To many adults, arguing with strangers online is a key part of adulthood.
  So let’s combine the two and discuss the latest news to come from the National Toy Hall of Fame!
  The National Toy Hall of Fame announced its class of 2016 finalists on Tuesday.
  In this year’s astute class of finalists: Fisher-Price Little People, Care Bears, Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, Transformers, Nerf, Clue (the board game), Un
  
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• New technology developed at Niagara University could alleviate diabetes pain

  13-09-2016 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Every day millions of people across the country have to inject themselves with insulin to manage their blood sugar levels. Niagara University researchers have developed a new way to get the medicine orally so people with diabetes don’t have to get insulin through a shot.
  A new technology called cholestosome was developed at Niagara University by faculty members and undergraduates. It’s a lipid based particle that could transfer insulin into the blood str
  
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• September 12 Election Results

  13-09-2016 21:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Live election results can be found below. Check back for updates.
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• New York Primary Election Results

  13-09-2016 21:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Live election results can be found below. Check back for updates.
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• New norms at New Era Field

  13-09-2016 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — New norms are coming to New Era Field. That’s how the Bills are referring to a security revamp.
  Bills fans heading to the home opener will be seeing more security.  The Erie County Sheriff’s office says they’re increasing the presence of both uniformed and plain clothed deputies they’ll have on hand.
   
  “Any law enforcement members you see here are here to enhance game day experience,” said Sheriff Tim Howard.
  Ah
  
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• Reward offered in Riverside shooting from 2013

  13-09-2016 18:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB)-  Buffalo Police and Crimestoppers are putting up a $2,500 reward for information in the murder of a Riverside man.
  John Stein was gunned down in his driveway on Humphrey Street on December 13, 2013.
  The Buffalo Police are providing video that shows the victim’s white vehicle in his driveway.  Two suspects pull up in an SUV and one suspect walks down the driveway and shoots Stein.
  Check out the video here.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Buffalo Police
  
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• Woman wanted for stealing thousands from NF Boulevard store

  13-09-2016 15:40 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, NY (WIVB) –  Amherst Police are asking for help identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Niagara Falls Boulevard store.
  Security footage shows a white female that may be driving a white vehicle or a red SUV.
  Police say the woman returned to the store on several occasions.
  If you recognize this woman please call the Amherst Police detectives at 689-1329 or email to [email protected].
  
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• Lakewood man charged with vehicular manslaughter

  13-09-2016 15:26 via wivb.com
  
  ELLERY, NY (WIVB) –  Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies have charged Jude Gagliano, 29, with vehicular manslaughter following a fatal crash on September 2, 2016.
  A warrant was issued for Gagliano, who lives in Lakewood, in connection with the crash at Sinclair Drive and Route 389 in the Town of Ellery.
  He is charged with vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd degree, driving while intoxicated and failing to stop at a stop sign.
  Charles Clutter, 22, of Stockton, died in that crash.
  
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• Erie County District Attorney race is one to watch this Primary Day

  13-09-2016 11:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Erie County residents are heading to the polls Tuesday for Primary Day, and one of the big decisions many will make is who they’d like to see in the District Attorney’s Office.
  Three Democrats and one Republican are on the ballot vying for the job.
  On the Republican side, Joe Traenor, a retired Air Force JAG commander, is running unopposed in the primary.
  On the Democrats’ side, it’s a three-way race between Acting Erie County District Attorne
  
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• Bills, Orchard Park Police to meet with private lot owners Tuesday

  13-09-2016 05:50 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)- Bills fans have a reputation for being rowdy and it has the Bills and Orchard Park Police concerned about safety in private owned lots.
  Videos from last Bills season show fans jumping on tables and catching themselves on fire, and one even captured a couple having sex.
  On Aug. 31 a letter was sent out to private lot owners expressing safety concerns. Bills Vice President of Operations and Guest Experience Andy Major, and Orchard Park Police Chief Mark Pa
  
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• University District residents fed up with college parties and neighborhood trash

  13-09-2016 05:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s an ongoing problem in the University District. Homeowners are fed up with students throwing noisy parties and trashing their neighborhood. Neighbors say too many students are partying near their homes on the weekends.
  This year, city leaders are looking to make some serious changes to keep the residents happy.
  “Students feel entitled to have parties here and we feel entitled to have a decent quality of life,” said Molly Poremski, University Dis
  
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• Sammy Watkins “definitely” playing Thursday

  13-09-2016 01:13 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Following the Bills 13-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens various reports said the wide receiver Sammy Watkins was dealing with pain in his foot. Watkins, who said he met with trainers after the game, said that he was trying to be “smart about the injury” and that he is healthy.
  It was a scary moment for Bills fans who spent the morning thinking Watkins would miss time. But, in his Monday afternoon press conference Rex Ryan said the reports were &ld
  
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