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• Death at local halfway house under investigation

  03-11-2016 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Michael Feldman turned 31 on Oct. 4.
  He was in prison, but getting out soon, and ready for a new beginning.
  That sentiment lasted only a short time because he would be dead less than three weeks later.
  “He was having a hard time coping, with just, life because it’s so different than being locked up,” said close friend Tiffany Albakari.
  Feldman was released last month from a correctional facility in Ohio, fresh off a seven-month stint for various fel
  
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• Customs and Border Protection prepares for Cuban goods entering U.S.

  03-11-2016 23:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- René De La Pedraja has fond memories of Cuba. He left when he was just 11, using a tourist visa to get to the States, and then never returning.
  “I think I was more into the revolution than my parents were. I think that was one reason why we left Cuba,” he told News 4.
  For years, famous goods of his homeland, rum and cigars, were unattainable for American tourists because of a U.S. embargo against the communist-run nation.
  In October, President Obama
  
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• Ken Baker of E! News back in Buffalo to promote ‘The Late Bloomer’

  03-11-2016 23:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s own Ken Baker has made a name for himself in Hollywood.
  “He’s become this celebrity out in Hollywood and you know he’s still Ken Baker, he’s still just Ken Baker from Buffalo to me,” said Tom Amodeo, Longtime friend of Baker.
  As a senior correspondent for E! news Baker reports breaking Hollywood news and interviews celebrities. But long before Hollywood came calling, Baker called Western New York home.
  Baker grew up in h
  
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• Buffalo’s Billionaire Benefactor

  03-11-2016 23:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In September, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery received the largest single private donation to a cultural institution in the history of Buffalo. Western New York native Jeffrey Gundlach donated $42.5 million, which helped the gallery exceed its goal and raise a total of $125 million for expansion and restoration plans.
  I sat down with the unique billionaire and quickly discovered his life is just as colorful as the art he spends millions on. When you look at p
  
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• Seneca Nation speaks out against natural gas pipeline

  03-11-2016 22:38 via wivb.com
  
  SENECA NATION (WIVB)- Seneca Nation President Elect Todd Gates grew up fishing in Cattaraugus Creek. He fears an impending natural gas pipeline could threaten the lands he holds dear.
  “‘Water is life’ is what they say in North Dakota and some of the same groups are using the same basis of their argument here. You know, it is the same,” Gates told News 4.
  If approved, National Fuel’s Northern Access Pipeline, a federal project, would run nearly 100 miles from Mc
  
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• This year’s Black Friday deals

  03-11-2016 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It won’t be long before many people start scarfing down their Thanksgiving dinners in anticipation of Black Friday. Here are some deals you can get this year:
  Kohl’s
  Sales begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Kohl’s will be giving shoppers up to 30% off coupons to use in store, promo codes for online deals, and an extra $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Popular home and kitchen appliances are expected to be sold for $9.99. Clothing,
  
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• Buffalo Zoo celebrates National Bison Day this weekend

  03-11-2016 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Did you know the bison, the City of Buffalo’s symbol, is the United States’ national mammal? Well, it is being celebrated this Saturday at the Buffalo Zoo!
  The Buffalo Zoo has invited people to come celebrate National Bison Day with them on Nov. 5. The fourth annual event will focus on the largest land animal in the country.
  Joining the zoo’s resident bison, Rose, Betty and Wilma, will be Buster Bison. He will sign autographs and take 
  
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• Man pleads not guilty to killing his mother

  03-11-2016 21:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man accused of killing his own mother faced a judge on Thursday morning.
  Froilan Torres, 41, was indicted on a charge of first-degree manslaughter. He was originally charged with second-degree murder.
  Buffalo police were called to a home on South Park Ave. in October, where Torres was accused of beating Gloria Rivera, 57, to death. She had been rushed to a hospital, but later died.
  Torres pleaded not guilty Thursday in court.
  If convicted of the charge, he cou
  
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• Buffalo school officials warn of man in minivan after suspicious incident

  03-11-2016 21:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools officials are warning parents and students to be cautious of strangers after a recent incident involving a suspicious man.
  Buffalo police say a 14-year-old girl was approached by a black man with short black hair who repeatedly asked her to talk to him and get in his minivan.
  The man was described as being in his early-to-mid 30s, chubby, and wearing glasses and a short sleeved shirt.
  The alleged incident began at Court and Pearl streets.
  
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• Who’s running in local and state races?

  03-11-2016 20:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Presidential race isn’t the only one that matters this Tuesday. Other contested seats exist in the State Senate, State Assembly and Erie County District Attorney’s Office.
  Here are profiles of some of the candidates running in the local and state elections:
  60th Senate
  Amber Small
  Grew up in a small town as the daughter of a union welder
  Over the past few years, I have served as the Executive Director of the Parkside Community Association.Pr
  
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• The 10 longest championship droughts in professional sports

  03-11-2016 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — After 108 years of waiting for another World Series ring, the Chicago Cubs ended the longest championship drought in major American professional sports history. Though no other American sports franchise has reached the century mark for years without a title, there are 10 teams that have gone more than 50 years without winning it all. Some of these teams have resided in more than three cities, but their trophy cases are devoid of championship hardware.  Others have be
  
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• President Obama invites 100 yr. old NC woman to meet after voter registration challenged

  03-11-2016 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  BELHAVEN, N.C. (WNCT) – During a speech at UNC Wednesday, President Obama laid into Republicans for what he and the NAACP have called efforts to disenfranchise black voters.
  During the speech, he specifically mentioned a 100-year-old Belhaven woman who had her voter registration challenged in Beaufort County in October. WNCT was the first to report her story, that has now made it all the way to the president.
  President Obama extended an invitation to Hardison to meet with him in Fayettevi
  
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• Parents, administrators discuss importance surrounding home and school relationship

  03-11-2016 17:52 via wivb.com
  
   
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Students’ shoes shuffle down the halls at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School.
  “School has changed a lot,” said Danielle Lango, the principal at the school. “Parents sometimes feel disconnected.”
  The Hamburg District school’s administration has a top priority – making sure parents always feel welcome.
  “They are the parents, the foundation, the support we really need to have.”
  Research shows children who
  
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• Veterans Day deals for service members

  03-11-2016 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Veterans and active military members can enjoy a variety of deals and offers for them on Veterans Day — Nov. 11. Take a look below:
  Restaurants
  Applebee’sVeterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu for Veteran’s Day. Proof of service required.
  Locations
  Bar Louie 
  On November 11 – 13, order any limited additions food item and the bar will donate 10% of the sales to Operation Homefront.
  Bob E
  
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• Sabres’ Bogosian sprains MCL, out for “weeks”

  03-11-2016 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Sabres have lost another key contributor for an extended period of time.
  First it was Jack Eichel. Then it was Evander Kane.
  Now it’s defenseman Zach Bogosian.
  Head coach Dan Bylsma announced on Thursday that Bogosian will miss “weeks” with an MCL sprain, suffered during Tuesday’s 2-1 win in Minnesota. Casey Nelson will take Bogosian’s spot in the lineup.
  Bogosian has a lengthy injury history, from his time in Winni
  
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• Police find gun believed used in Iowa officers’ deaths

  03-11-2016 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A gun found by a search dog in a wooded area is believed to be the weapon used in the fatal ambush shootings of two Iowa police officers, police said Thursday.
  The weapon was found “where no person probably could have found it,” Des Moines police spokesman Sgt. Paul Parizek said during a news conference. He said the weapon was found Wednesday, the same day the officers were shot, but he declined to provide details.
  The shootings came less than three week
  
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• Local hospitals prepare for emergency weather situations

  03-11-2016 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hospitals around our area are being put to the test this week to make sure they’re ready for a worst-case scenario.
  They’re taking part in annual drills as part of a state-sponsored initiative called WRECK IT, an acronym for Western Region Emergency Communications Knowledge Information Tests.
  Thursday morning, drills were held at all Catholic Health hospitals in our area, with local high schoolers volunteering to play the patients.
  The “patients&rdq
  
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• Community forum for Veterans

  03-11-2016 16:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – On Thursday Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families have an opportunity to help others and have their voices heard.
  A forum will be held at the Connecticut Street Armory to learn about the benefits and services that are available.
  A spokesman for the state department of Veterans Affairs said the meeting will help clear up any misconceptions about benefits. For example, he explained that people are often unsure about what’s offered to those who served durin
  
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• ‘Next year’ is here! Cubs fans elated after World Series win

  03-11-2016 14:45 via wivb.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Next year is finally here.
  Long-suffering Chicago Cubs fans erupted into cheers and swarmed into the streets when the Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years late Wednesday night. And they showed no signs of stopping Thursday, as a raucous crowd welcomed home players in a caravan of buses at Wrigley Field — with first baseman Anthony Rizzo showing off the World Series trophy for the cheering fans.
  Fans who packed bars to watch the games on television near Wrigle
  
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• New CBS/New York Times polls show tightening Presidential election race

  03-11-2016 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK, N.Y. (WIVB) — New CBS polls released on Thursday show where voters stand just days before the election.
  The poll, which was done in collaboration with The New York Times, asked a variety of questions about who voters are choosing and how candidates actions have affected their vote.
  Here are the results of who voters said they’re going to pick:
  2016 Vote for President: 4-Way Race(Among likely voters)Hillary Clinton – 45%Donald Trump – 42%Gary Johnson –
  
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• Family asks for street lighting on Niagara Falls Blvd after deadly crash

  03-11-2016 04:10 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local family is fighting for safety changes on Niagara Falls Boulevard.
  They lost a loved one in a deadly crash on the road in August. John Strasser, 61, was hit by a car while crossing the road during the early morning. He died at the scene.“The driver was not at fault. he wasn’t speeding, he wasn’t impaired, he wasn’t being distracted by anything. It was dark and he didn’t see my brother until it was too late,” said Marge Stras
  
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• Police search for missing Hamburg teen

  03-11-2016 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Town of Hamburg Police are searching for a missing teenager who may be suicidal and may require medical attention.
  Police say 16-year-old Derek Price was last seen riding a black mountain bike in the area of Chapman Parkway in the Town of Hamburg around 7 p.m.Wednesday night. He is wearing a red and black flannel shirt and blue jeans. Price is described as 5’6, 220 lbs. with orange and pink hair.
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the T
  
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• Police locate missing Hamburg teen

  03-11-2016 04:04 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Town of Hamburg Police located a missing teenager who may be suicidal and may require medical attention.
  Police say 16-year-old Derek Price was last seen riding a black mountain bike in the area of Chapman Parkway in the Town of Hamburg around 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
  Police posted on their Facebook page overnight, saying he had been located. 
  
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• Fitness chain to change policy toward members with disabilities

  03-11-2016 01:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In a legal settlement that shows one person can make a difference, the parent company of LA Fitness has agreed to change its policies statewide. Fitness International, LLC has agreed to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities at all of its gyms across New York state.
  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman made the announcement Wednesday, of the settlement with the California-based fitness chain, after suing the company last year.
  The case was in
  
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• Woman arrested after threatening to blow up Niagara Charter School

  03-11-2016 01:23 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman was arrested after police say she threatened to blow up her daughter’s school Tuesday afternoon.
  The Niagara County Sheriff’s office says 28-year-old Chaqua C. Bembo became upset during a phone call with a school official when she threatened to “blow up the school.” The school issued a “hold in place” while the Sheriff’s Department searched the school. Officers did not find anything suspicious.
  Bembo was a
  
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• Chances of election fraud: count it out in Erie County

  03-11-2016 00:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Claims by some politicians of election rigging and fraud have caused many voters to wonder if their ballot choices on November 8 are in jeopardy. Will their vote truly count, or is there a chance it can be hijacked?
  Erie County elections officials insist, chances of widespread voter fraud are beyond slim to none—they are more like miniscule to none. Election Board Commissioner Ralph Mohr said, even if voting machines were stolen, they have the technology to mak
  
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• Fallen hero welcomed home 66 years after death

  03-11-2016 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cpl. Roy C. Fink left Buffalo in 1950, joining the U.S. Army and other military branches in what would be a deadly exchange in North Korea.
  He was 20.
  His family would never hear from him again, and they never received the confirmation that he’d been killed on that battlefield, until nine weeks ago — when the dots were connected across thousands of miles and 66 years.
  “It’s just incredible,” said Fink’s nephew, Clifford Anders
  
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