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• Local researcher finds new benefits to breastfeeding

  11-10-2016 23:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — D’Youville professor, Dr. Briana Jegier has her name on new research about the benefits of breastfeeding. Doctors say it’s the first study of it’s kind that looks at both the mother and child.
  The study started three years ago. It shows breast feeding as recommended for a total of one year and exclusively for six months, could protect babies and their moms from premature death and series diseases. It can also save the U.S. more than $4.3 billion in
  
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• Two sisters reunited 30 years later

  11-10-2016 23:24 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two sisters separated at a young ago are now being reunited 30 years later.
  Buffalo native, Jennifer McDonald was torn a part from her older sister, Skye, at 8-years-old.
  “She was basically like my mother figure, she was very protective, we did everything together, she made sure I went to church, she made sure I ate,” said Jennifer.
  Jennifer says her mother lost custody of the two girls when they were little and ended up living with their aunt and unc
  
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• Woman accused of trying to extort money from ex-Gov. Spitzer

  11-10-2016 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A young Russian woman who put former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer back in the tabloid headlines last winter when she told doctors he had choked her at a Manhattan hotel has been arrested for trying to extort money from him, police said.
  Svetlana Zakharova, 26, was arrested Monday night in New York City.
  Zakharova left the U.S. in February after she was treated at a hospital and interviewed by police following an encounter with Spitzer in her room at The Plaza Hotel, the luxu
  
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• McDonald’s: Ronald McDonald keeping a lower profile

  11-10-2016 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s says Ronald McDonald is keeping a low profile with reports of creepy clown sightings on the rise.
  McDonald’s Corp. said Tuesday that it is being “thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald’s participation in community events” as a result of the “current climate around clown sightings in communities.” The company did not provide any other details about how often its red-haired mascot makes appearances, and how that will chan
  
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• Doctor accused of causing woman’s death in botched abortion

  11-10-2016 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City physician is accused of causing the death of a patient in a botched abortion.
  Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown said Tuesday that Dr. Robert Rho has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.
  Authorities allege the patient died in July after a botched abortion procedure.
  They say she was allowed to leave the health facility even though she had been bleeding profusely, collapsed and appeared disoriented.
  She died that night at a hospital.
  Rho’s att
  
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• GALLERY: A look back at the October 2006 storm

  11-10-2016 22:55 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Trees came down, power was lost and snow filled the streets of western New York 10 years ago in the infamous October storm.
  APP USERS | Tap here to view the gallery of photos sent in by viewers.
  
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• County leaders unveil new human trafficking PSA

  11-10-2016 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty and Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard joined other county leaders Tuesday to unveil two new public service announcements.
  They ads aim to reach victims of trafficking, and were produced with the help of a $20,000 grant from the federal government.
  One of the ads focuses on the commercial sex trade, and the other talks about traffickers coercing victims into slave labor.
  Last year in our area there were 110 reporte
  
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• Two years later, residents still asking when Tonawanda Creek Rd. will be fixed

  11-10-2016 22:15 via wivb.com
  
   
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Pastor Ned Holderby sits in his office at St. Stephen’s on Tonawanda Creek Road, looking out the window, wondering when the street will be repaired.
  “We’ve been patient enough,” said the Pastor, whose patience is running thin now.  “It is frustrating because it causes all kinds of interruptions and delays.”
  From reported lengthy emergency response wait times, to moved bus stops and mail delivery complaints, the pa
  
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• Sabres sign Ristolainen to 6-year, $32.4 million contract

  11-10-2016 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen just in time for the start of the season.
  The team announced Ristolainen signed a six-year, $32.4 million contract on Tuesday, two days before Buffalo opens the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. Ristolainen was a restricted free agent, whose rights were retained by the Sabres in June.
  “Rasmus has already proven to be a pivotal player on our blue line, and we are eager to have him back with the team
  
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• Dozens of local restaurants joining fight against HIV, AIDS Tuesday night

  11-10-2016 21:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re deciding whether or not to go out for dinner Tuesday night, this may help you make your decision:
  October 11 is the 14th annual Dining Out for Life.
  About 90 restaurants across western New York will set aside part of the proceeds from their receipts to support the fight against HIV and AIDS.
  Here is a list of participating restaurants:
  ECC City Campus EM Statler Dining Room (716) 851-1092 Donating 100% Breakfast, Lunch
  ECC North Campus Statler&rs
  
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• Motorcycle crash at Route 33 and Locust St.

  11-10-2016 21:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 is working to learn more about a motorcycle crash from Tuesday morning.
  The accident happened shortly after 6 a.m. at the point where Locust St. meets the Route 33 Expressway.
  Just minutes after the crash, the motorcycle was hauled away.
  
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• 49ers name Colin Kaepernick starting quarterback against Bills

  11-10-2016 21:20 via wivb.com
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick will start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this week against the Buffalo Bills.
  Coach Chip Kelly announced the decision Tuesday to bench Blaine Gabbert and give back the job Kaepernick lost midway through last season. Kaepernick has only played briefly in the opener but has generated attention with his refusal to stand for the national anthem.
  “We were very analytical and sat down as a staff and watched tape and went over everyth
  
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• Authorities looking for parole absconder with long criminal record

  11-10-2016 21:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man with a lengthy criminal history is being searched for.
  David LePage, Jr., 37, served time for criminal possession of stolen property. He has gone missing since being placed on parole.
  LePage should be considered dangerous and has multiple tattoos.
  Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.
  
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• The Audcast, Episode 1: Sabres Season Preview

  11-10-2016 20:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 Sports’ Tom Martin and NHL.com’s Joe Yerdon have teamed up for “The Audcast,” a Buffalo Sabres podcast aired weekly on WIVB.com, named in honor of the old Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.
  On the first episode, Joe and Tom preview the Sabres season position by position, answer Twitter questions and make playoff predictions. Are the Sabres in or out? Listen to find out their predictions.
  You may download the podcast below to your compute
  
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• Stolen vehicle crashes into another vehicle, building

  11-10-2016 19:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A stolen car hit another vehicle and crashed into a building early Tuesday morning, police say.
  Officials say Khalil Holland, 18, ran a red light at Fillmore and Northampton around 1:50 a.m.
  While going through the light, Holland, who had two others in his vehicle, hit a westbound Jeep.
  The Jeep, which was being driven by a 71-year-old Buffalo man, spun around before coming to a rest.
  The stolen vehicle went on to crash into a building.
  No one involved in the crashes
  
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• Early morning Brocton fire being called suspicious

  11-10-2016 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  BROCTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A suspicious fire broke out at a home in Chautauqua County early Tuesday morning.
  A fire started in the back of a house on Old Mill Rd. in Brocton before 3:30 a.m. It was significantly damaged.
  A garage was burned and heavy damage was done to a neighbor’s car.
  No one was injured in the fire.
  
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• SUNY leader, Cuomo adviser resigns following federal charges

  11-10-2016 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The leader of a New York state research institute has resigned after being charged in a bribery and bid-rigging case that has shaken the administration of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  SUNY Polytechnic Institute President Alain Kaloyeros resigned Monday. On Tuesday his attorney, Mike Miller, said Kaloyeros resigned because he didn’t want his criminal charges to become a distraction to his former colleagues. Miller says his client is innocent.
  Kaloyeros faces state
  
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• NFL implementing new social media rules that could result in fines for teams

  11-10-2016 17:41 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — New NFL social media rules will take effect on Wednesday, and could result in heavy fines for those who break them.
  According to CNN, from kickoff to one hour post-game, teams will no longer be able to share their own videos on social media sites like Twitter. Instead, teams will only be allowed to retweet or re-post videos owned by the NFL or use Snapchat during that time.
  Another new rule is that teams will not be allowed to stream plays or entire games&n
  
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• Jamestown man accused of robbing two gas stations over weekend

  11-10-2016 17:17 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jamestown police have charged a man with robbing two Kwik Fill gas stations in the city this past weekend.
  Officers say that Victor Rivera, 37, stole cash from a store on W. 3rd St. while wearing a mask on Saturday night.
  The robbery occurred just after 8:30 p.m. Around the same time the next day, Rivera allegedly robbed another store on Fairmount Ave.
  Rivera was charged with two counts of third-degree robbery and was committed to the Jamestown City Jail to await&n
  
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• Amherst Town Board member wants to stop plan for elected officials’ raises

  11-10-2016 16:16 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — At least one member of the Amherst Town Board wants to put the brakes on a plan that would give raises to elected officials in the town.
  Last month, the town board gave initial approval to a plan to give elected officials up to a 40-percent pay raise. The plan was approved instead of one the Town Supervisor originally proposed.
  He called for level funding, except for a two percent raise for the town clerk.
  “Although personally, I’m not looking for a salar
  
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• Chad Kelly speaks out about involvement in high school fight

  11-10-2016 16:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jim Kelly’s nephew, Chad has spoken out about his involvement in a fight at a high school football game.
  The video has been shared across the country. Chad Kelly had to be physically restrained after he ran out on to the field after the brawl broke out.
  Kelly is considered by many to be the top quarterback prospect in this year’s draft. He was in town to see his brother Casey play for St. Joe’s.
  Casey took a late hit on the sidelines.
  
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• Police-involved chase ends in Kensington Ave. accident

  11-10-2016 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police were called to a serious accident on Fillmore Ave. Tuesday morning, and then another within the hour.
  The second accident happened at the end of a police chase that ended on Kensington Ave. around 2:30 a.m.
  Calls related to the chase started coming in about a half hour before that.
  Police took a man into custody. It is not clear if anyone was injured.
  
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• Driver with 37 license suspensions accused of starting police chase while drunk

  11-10-2016 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After receiving a report of shots fired at Clinton St. and Jefferson Ave., Buffalo police were led on a car chase that ended with a crash.
  Around 2:30 a.m., officers tried to stop a car they say was related to the shots. The driver refused to pull over, and so, police chased him through the east side.
  Twice during the chase, the driver crashed into a police truck. His vehicle finally stopped once he crashed again at Kensington and Clarence.
  The dr
  
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• City leaders take action to help renters in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood

  11-10-2016 05:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- In the shadow of development, lifelong residents of Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood are fighting to stay in their homes.
  “There was a period of time where you couldn’t pay someone to live in the Fruit Belt,” said India Walton, who lives in the neighborhood. “I mean you could get a single family, three bedroom, for $300, $400, $500 a month and currently the rents we’re seeing in that area is anywhere from $1,000 to&nb
  
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• Paladino responds to petition calling for his removal from the Buffalo Public School Board

  11-10-2016 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local developer and Buffalo School Board member Carl Paladino is facing criticism for his response to Donald Trump’s recently leaked comments about women.  A Change.org petition is asking that he is removed from his role as a Buffalo School Board member.
  Paladino, co-chair of Trump’s New York campaign, interviewed with News 4 Saturday issuing a response to Trump’s comments. “You got street talk, gutter talk, whatever, most men do it, most
  
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• Warning for donating to hurricane victims: be careful

  11-10-2016 02:33 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Those heart stopping scenes of devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew could move just about anyone to want to pitch in and help, but consumer advocates warn, if your hard earned money ends up in the hands of a crook, it won’t help anybody.
  The FBI reported 4,000 websites were set up for the sole purpose of scamming sympathetic donors after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast in 2005.
  If you get a call, or someone rings your doorbell asking for donations,
  
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• STAR rebates–Is the check in the mail yet?

  11-10-2016 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Homeowners across New York claim a state tax relief program is causing them more aggravation than actual relief. A new law that provides direct rebate checks for certain homeowners, instead of a tax exemption seems to be coming up short.
  Lawmakers created the STAR program in 1997 to hold down school taxes–when a school district holds the line on property taxes, the state provides a subsidy to make up the difference.The relief for a homeowner comes in the form
  
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• Hurricane Matthew unearths Civil War-era relics

  11-10-2016 01:12 via wivb.com
  
  FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WIVB) —The lowcountry beaches of South Carolina carry plenty of secrets, given their place in the history of the Civil War.
  Hurricane Matthew happened to reveal just a few of those secrets, some 150 years later.“This side of the island faces east, north east, and that’s the direction of the wind blew for about 20 hours,” said Richard Beck, the former mayor of Folly Beach. “So I just wanted to see what it happened to the island since I live no
  
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• Buffalo actor fulfills life-long dream with “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!”

  11-10-2016 00:24 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — David Lundy is preparing for the role of his lifetime.  At the New Phoenix Theatre in Buffalo, Lundy is taking on the role of a former president.
  “He’s somebody that I’ve always looked up to and it started with seeing this play,” says Lundy. “I read everything I could get my hands on about Harry Truman after seeing this play.”
  Lundy will portray President Harry Truman, the plain-spoken, no-nonsense 33rd President o
  
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