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• Wheelchair accessibility advocates speak out against Uber expansion to Buffalo

  23-10-2016 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the latest in the battle over Uber coming to Upstate New York, an advocacy group is sending out letters to local leaders about Uber’s lack of wheelchair-accessible cars.
  Leaders with the United Spinal Association claim Uber, the global ride-sharing service is failing a huge number of New Yorkers, people who need a wheelchair.The organization fought for 19 years to get half of New York City’s taxi’s wheelchair accessible, now they think Uber
  
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• Firefighter hurt at overnight house fire

  23-10-2016 14:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One firefighter had to be brought to the hospital from the scene of an overnight house fire, according to a chief at the scene.
  The fire started in a house on Wade Avenue just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
  The fire started in the first floor of the home, where firefighters found a gas can, according to Tom Reddington, Battalion Chief.
  Investigators will look at whether the gas can played any role in the fire, said Reddington.
  Damages to the building are estimated at $60,00
  
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• Red Cross assisting family after house fire in Little Genesee

  23-10-2016 05:11 via wivb.com
  
  LITTLE GENESEE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two adults and a young child are being helped by the Buffalo Red Cross following a house fire.
  The fire happened on Low Street in Little Genesee around 7 p.m. Saturday.
  The Boliver Fire Department tells News 4 the home is not a complete loss and no one was home when it started.
  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
  
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• News 4 crew assaulted in Niagara Falls

  23-10-2016 04:51 via wivb.com
  
  A public art display was officially unveiled in Niagara Falls Saturday.
  19 murals make up “Art Alley,” which connects 3rd St. to the alleyway behind the businesses. It was sponsored by the City of Niagara Falls, and several local businesses on 3rd street.
  Around 6:30 p.m., while covering the event, a News 4 photographer and reporter were assaulted. The News 4 photographer was taken to the hospital with injuries, and the reporter suffered minor injuries.
  A News 4 producer sa
  
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