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• Slain Orlando officer was married mother of 2, deeply committed to community

  09-01-2017 23:59 via wivb.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (MEDIA GENERAL) — A police officer shot and killed Monday morning in Orlando was a married mother of two who died protecting the community she loved, according to the Orlando Police Department’s chief of police, John Mina.
  Master Sgt. Debra Clayton passed away about an hour after she was shot outside a Walmart in a northwest neighborhood of the city.
  Chief Mina said Clayton, a 17-year veteran of the force, was extremely committed to Orlando’s youth. She had a &ldq
  
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• Sheriff: Marijuana, cocaine found in Amherst man’s car

  09-01-2017 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Sheriff’s deputies say they found cocaine and marijuana in an Amherst man’s car.
  Police pulled over Mark Patterson, 31, on the I-190 near Whitehaven Rd. in Grand Island early Monday morning.
  The deputies say they found almost a pound of pot, along with cocaine.
  Patterson faces multiple drug charges including felony marijuana possession.
  
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• Sources: Shooting takes place on Cornwall Ave.

  09-01-2017 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sources say a shooting occurred on Cornwall Ave. in Buffalo Monday afternoon.
  It is not clear if anyone was injured or killed.
  News 4 will provide more details as soon as they become available.
  
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• Buffalo police investigate homicide on Cornwall Ave.

  09-01-2017 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating the 5th homicide of the new year.
  An individual appeared to have been shot inside a vehicle at 48 Cornwall Avenue Monday afternoon. Detectives responded to the scene just after 4:30 p.m. Police have not released the victim’s name.
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• Airport shooting suspect gets public defender in court

  09-01-2017 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Iraq war veteran held in the fatal shooting of five people inside Fort Lauderdale’s airport was appointed a federal public defender on Monday after telling a judge that he has no job and only $5 or $10 in the bank.
  Esteban Santiago, 26, spoke clearly during a brief hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia Valle, who ordered him held until his next hearings.
  Shackled in a red jumpsuit in the heavily guarded federal courtroom, Santiago answered mostl
  
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• Williamsville doctor admits to illegally prescribing painkillers

  09-01-2017 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Williamsville doctor has admitted to illegally prescribing painkillers.
  Federal prosecutors announced the guilty plea late Monday afternoon.
  Dr. Yusif Siddiqui, 72, pleaded guilty in federal court in Buffalo.
  He admitted to writing a prescription for a painkiller for the daughter of a patient, and that patient shared the drugs with someone else.
  Prosecutors say Dr. Siddiqui is not only a criminal, but that he has a drug problem and a connection to another doct
  
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• Police make arrest in fatal Gold St. shooting

  09-01-2017 22:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Monday afternoon, Buffalo police announced that an arrest had been made related to a fatal shooting on New Year’s Day.
  Shanna Mason, 30, left behind three children after she was allegedly gunned down on Gold St.
  30-year-old Shanna Mason and family. Mason was shot and killed on Gold Street in Buffalo.Cheektowaga resident Nadiyah Whitaker, 31, was accused of killing Mason. She was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
  
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• University at Buffalo researchers to study self-driving cars

  09-01-2017 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The National Science Foundation gave the University at Buffalo a $1.2 million grant so researchers can study self-driving cars and questions that relate to things like safety and efficiency.
  It looks like it could be part of a video game but it’s actually at the heart of what’s called iCAVE2, a project that creates realistic scenarios on the road.
  “It can be controlled by a computer that’s running the same algorithm that controls self driving
  
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• Infamous pharmaceutical CEO Shkreli suspended from Twitter for harassing Lauren Duca

  09-01-2017 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) — Infamous pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli was suspended by Twitter on Sunday for violating the social media platform’s terms of service.
  His suspension reportedly stems from an incident where he harassed Lauren Duca, a writer for Teen Vogue.
  According to Reuters and other outlets, Shkreli, a noted supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has asked Duca out on several dates. Duca, who has gained recent notoriety for a popular piece she wrote about Trump and
  
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• Police: Man who smoked synthetic drugs attacks officer

  09-01-2017 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say a man who had smoked synthetic drugs attacked a police officer after another driver shot him.
  Early Sunday morning, the 20-year-old was sprawled on Main St. when police say he jumped into the front seat of a driver who stopped to help. That’s when the driver shot the man and called 911.
  An officer who responded to the scene asked the man if he was okay when police say the man climbed into the police car and started punching her.
  Several
  
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• WNY Congressman joins fight for domestic violence registry

  09-01-2017 21:30 via wivb.com
  
  CUBA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Southern Tier family has new hope now that Congressman Tom Reed has joined the fight for a federal domestic violence registry. Linda and Thom Randolph started pushing for a registry four years ago after their daughter was badly beaten by a man she trusted.
  The family hit a roadblock in Albany. A bill to create a domestic violence registry has passed the New York State Senate several times, but it’s never come up for a vote in the assembly.
  Rep. Reed (R – C
  
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• Trump son-in-law moves to distance self from business ties

  09-01-2017 19:57 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Jared Kushner, President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one of his closest advisers, is taking steps to distance himself from his sprawling New York real estate business in what is the clearest sign yet he is planning to take a position in the new administration.
  CNN says Kushner will be the senior adviser to Trump.
  Kushner, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, must clear a series of hurdles before he takes any post in Washington. He will need to
  
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• Trump son-in-law Kushner to take senior White House role

  09-01-2017 19:57 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s influential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will join the White House as a senior adviser, according to two people briefed on the decision. He’s taking a broad role that could give him sway over both domestic and foreign policy.
  Kushner, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, is taking the West Wing job despite an anti-nepotism law that bars officials from appointing relatives to government positions. Some aides to Trump have
  
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• Trial set for ex-hockey pro accused of hiring wife’s killer

  09-01-2017 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  BATH, N.Y. (AP) — A murder trial is set to begin for a former professional hockey player accused of hiring a man to kill his wife and set fire to their house in New York.
  Prosecutors say Thomas Clayton hired Michael Beard to kill 35-year-old Kelley Clayton in September 2015 in her home in rural Caton, on the Pennsylvania border near Elmira. Beard was convicted of first- and second-degree murder in November.
  Clayton, who played for an Elmira minor league hockey team, told police he cam
  
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• WNY Flash soccer team moving to North Carolina

  09-01-2017 19:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Western New York Flash, a women’s soccer team, will be moving to North Carolina.
  The Sahlen family released a statement on Monday saying “Unfortunately, it has become apparent that the Western New York market is not the right fit for the NWSL and the future direction of the league. We know that the North Carolina market will provide what the players deserve and we are excited to see the team continue to compete at the highest level.”
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• Foreigner, Green Day concerts at Darien Lake announced

  09-01-2017 18:45 via wivb.com
  
  DARIEN LAKE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two more summer concerts at Darien Lake were announced Monday morning.
  On July 21, Foreigner will take the stage, along with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience.
  Foreigner will perform at Darien Lake as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour.
  Ticket prices range from $25 to $99.95. Lawn four packs cost $75 plus fees.
  The next month, Green Day will come to Darien Lake as part of their Revolution Radio tour.
  They will be joined by Catfish
  
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• SPCA Monday: Sonja

  09-01-2017 18:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Say “hi” to Sonja! — a dog that the SPCA describes as “a sweet 7-year-old hound mix.”
  Sonja appeared on News 4 at Noon this Monday and is looking for a home.
  The SPCA provided this link for more information on how to adopt her.
  
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• VIDEO: Fire destroys school bus in Tennessee, students safe

  09-01-2017 17:19 via wivb.com
  
  ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) – A school bus caught on fire in Alcoa, Tennessee Monday morning.
  APP USERS | Tap here to enable raw video from the scene.Alcoa City Schools students were able to get off the bus and are safe at school. Another bus came to the scene and transported the students.
  Firefighters tried to control the flames, however the bus was destroyed.
  The Alcoa Fire Department believes the fire started in the engine. The bus number was 47E.
  There is no more information at this time.
  This
  
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• Paris police: 17 arrested over Kardashian West jewelry heist

  09-01-2017 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — French police arrested 17 people Monday in connection with the October theft of more than $10 million worth of jewelry from Kim Kardashian West, finding weapons and a large amount of cash during multiple raids.
  Paris police officials said the arrests took place starting around 6 a.m. in different locations in the Paris region and the south of France. The suspects, ages 23 to 72, were already known for prior robberies and other crimes, according to one official.
  Multiple firear
  
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• 1 man dies after 3-vehicle crash

  09-01-2017 16:42 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on the 6200 block of Niagara Falls Blvd.
  Niagara Falls police say a 53-year-old Niagara Falls man was driving east on the road when he crossed into the westbound lane and hit a car.
  That car, which was driven by a 29-year-old Lewiston man, then struck another vehicle that was traveling behind it in an adjacent lane. The third vehicle was driven by a 50-year-old Youngstown man.
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• NY Gov. Cuomo to kick off state of the state road trip

  09-01-2017 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver a state of the state address in New York City, one of six speeches planned for locations around the state this week.
  The Democratic governor will deliver his remarks at the World Trade Center Monday before traveling to Buffalo for a second speech.
  Additional addresses are planned for Long Island, Westchester County, Syracuse and Albany later in the week.
  Governors traditionally deliver the address to lawmakers in the state Capitol
  
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• Gov. Cuomo kicks off state of the state road trip

  09-01-2017 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered a state of the state address in New York City, one of six speeches planned for locations around the state this week.
  The Democratic governor delivered his remarks at the World Trade Center Monday before a second speech planned for Buffalo.
  Additional addresses are planned for Long Island, Westchester County, Syracuse and Albany later in the week.
  Governors traditionally deliver the address to lawmakers in the state Capitol, but
  
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• Tonawanda fire brought under control

  09-01-2017 15:50 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Firefighters moved fast to put out a fire on Park Ave. in Tonawanda around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
  It started on a kitchen stove.
  Initially, crews called in firefighters from North Tonawanda as backup.
  The fire was quickly brought under control and no one was hurt.
  Later in the morning, firefighters told News 4 that the residents of the duplex should be able to return to their apartments soon.
  
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• Police: Officer shot in Orlando, suspect still at large

  09-01-2017 15:39 via wivb.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An Orlando, Florida, police officer has been taken to the hospital following a shooting as authorities searched for a suspect.
  According to the police department’s official Twitter page, the shooting happened just after 7:15 a.m. Monday not far from a Walmart. A massive manhunt for the suspect is underway.
  No additional details were provided about the shooting.
  Sources report at least seven Orlando police officers and Orange County Sheriff’s deputies w
  
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• Police: Officer killed in Orlando, suspect still at large

  09-01-2017 15:39 via wivb.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An Orlando, Florida, police officer has died following a shooting as authorities searched for a suspect.
  According to the police department’s official Twitter page, the shooting happened just after 7:15 a.m. Monday not far from a Walmart. A massive manhunt for the suspect, Markeith Loyd, 41, is underway.
  Master Sgt. Debra Clayton was identified as the officer that was killed.
  Sources report at least seven Orlando police officers and Orange County Sherif
  
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• Manhunt underway for suspect in killing of Orlando officer

  09-01-2017 15:39 via wivb.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An Orlando police sergeant was shot and killed Monday after approaching a suspect wanted for questioning in the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, and a second law enforcement officer was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a massive manhunt for the suspect.
  More than a dozen schools were placed in lockdown during the manhunt, and authorities were offering a $60,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Markeith Loyd, the 41-year-old suspect w
  
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• Eleven people displaced by early morning fire

  09-01-2017 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) – Eleven people were forced out of their homes after an early morning, 2-alarm fire.
  Crews were called 246 Busti Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Monday.
  Investigators say the fire began on the first floor of 246 and moved up to the attic before spreading to a second home.
  Fire officials tell News 4, strong winds caused the fire to spread.
  Three firefighters sustained minor injuries on the job. We’re told 2 of them slipped and fell on the ice and anothe
  
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• 15 people displaced by early morning fire that destroyed two buildings

  09-01-2017 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 15 people were forced out of their homes after an early morning, two-alarm fire that destroyed two multi-family homes.
  Crews were called 246 Busti Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Monday.
  Investigators say the fire began on the first floor of 246 and moved up to the attic before spreading to a second home.
  Fire officials tell News 4, strong winds caused the fire to spread to the building next door, 248 Busti Avenue.
  Three firefighters sustained minor injur
  
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• 15 people displaced by early morning fire

  09-01-2017 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 15 people were forced out of their homes after an early morning, two-alarm fire.
  Crews were called 246 Busti Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Monday.
  Investigators say the fire began on the first floor of 246 and moved up to the attic before spreading to a second home.
  Fire officials tell News 4, strong winds caused the fire to spread.
  Three firefighters sustained minor injuries on the job. We’re told two of them slipped and fell on the ice and 
  
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• NFTA and area police departments train together for active shooter situations

  09-01-2017 05:11 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Since Friday’s shooting at the Ft. Lauderdale- Hollywood International airport, airports across the country have increased police presence.
  Police presence at the Buffalo Niagara International airport was very noticeable this weekend. Police officers and K9’s could be seen throughout the airport.
  NFTA security in Buffalo sent this statement to News 4:
  “We want to extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the horrific shooting at th
  
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• Kayin celebrates first birthday at Buffalo Zoo

  09-01-2017 00:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crowds gathered at the Buffalo Zoo Sunday to celebrate a very special birthday.
  Kayin the baby gorilla celebrated his first birthday.He was born on Jan. 10, 2015.
  The zoo decked out the gorilla exhibit with streamers, toys and other fun treats.
  Gorilla keeper, Emily De Tine with the Buffalo Zoo, says right now Kayin is very attached to his mother but he did take time to enjoy his party.
  “He loves the streamers too, the kids really enjoy the streamers they like
  
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• Grand Island garage fire ruled accidental

  09-01-2017 00:25 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire that started inside a garage Saturday afternoon has been ruled accidental.
  Grand Island fire officials say the fire broke out inside a garage on Bedell Road.
  Photos from the scene show heavy smoke and what appears to be extensive damage to the garage.
  Fire crews initially thought a space heater may have started the fire but that has been ruled out as a possible cause..
  Officials say the homeowner was treated for smoke inhalation but was not hospitalized.
  
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