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• Trump, May affirm special relationship between US, UK

  27-01-2017 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May appeared chummy as they faced a curious world together for the first time Friday, pledging allegiance to the special relationship between their countries while trying to mask stark differences on some major issues.
  It was Trump’s first White House meeting with a foreign head of state, a hastily arranged confab held precisely one week after the businessman and reality TV star, who remains a largely unknown
  
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• Ciminelli Real Estate scaling back Elmwood Village development plans

  27-01-2017 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ciminelli Real Estate says it is scaling back development plans for the Elmwood Village even further.
  Late Friday afternoon, they announced they are withdrawing the demolition permits for their Reverie project.
  This is includes sites on Potomac, Ashland and Elmwood avenues.
  They say they will not begin any demolition work until Buffalo’s Green Code goes into effect.
  
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• $65M revamp in store for the Buffalo Airport

  27-01-2017 23:32 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Cheektowaga is getting ready for the future.
  The NFTA wants to prepare for a spike in both Canadian and American passengers, so it’s embarking on a $65 million upgrade project.
  According to NFTA Aviation Director William Vanecek, the project boils down to two major changes.
  Upgrade rendering, courtesy of NFTAThe three flat plate baggage carousels at BNIA will be replaced with four sloped carousels, which will allow
  
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• Newfane man stabbed in Boulevard Mall parking lot

  27-01-2017 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst police say a 47-year-old Newfane man was stabbed around 4 p.m. Friday.
  Police say the man was approached by two unknown black men in their 20s while in the Boulevard Mall parking lot.
  According to authorities, the victim was stabbed in the arm and chest area. He was taken to ECMC.
  The suspects were seen leaving the area a silver two-door sedan, according to police.
  
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• White Death – Stories of the Blizzard of 77

  27-01-2017 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —It was 40 years ago that the Blizzard of 77 rocked Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs. Everyone who lived through the event has an interesting story to tell. One man, compiled the best stories into a book to share with everyone.
  It’s called White Death. It shares memories of many who were impacted by the Blizzard of 77.It is only 430 pages but could be much longer with all of the stories Erno Rossi has to tell.
  Rossi says, “It was a miserable winter. It s
  
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• Many women worried about losing birth control coverage under Trump administration

  27-01-2017 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Planned Parenthood locations across the country have seen a drastic increase in the demand for IUDs.
  “Nationally there has been an increase especially right after the election related to people getting IUDs and things like that. We didn’t really see that locally but what we are seeing is a lot of people confuse and looking for information about will I still be able to come here, will birth control still be available to me, will it still be paid for by my
  
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• Officials looking for cat that was possibly exposed to rabies

  27-01-2017 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara County Department of Health says a cat that was supposed to be confined to an address in Niagara Falls was given away.
  “Josie” was confined to 4010 Seneca Parkway after being exposed to a possibly rabid animal this past September.
  A state law says animals must be monitored for six months following exposure. This is done to eliminate the threat of rabies, and the possibility of it being spread to people.
  Rabies is most often tra
  
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• British-born entrepreneur brings UK experience to Buffalo

  27-01-2017 22:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Nestled in South Buffalo across from Solar City is Parker’s Great British Institution. You may know them for their unique Pitch Bar, or authentic fish and chips.
  Now, Parker’s is preparing for another business venture.
  “We’re going to be removing the front of the factory so it’s all going to be glass, with glass doors coming in, with cobble rows. It’s going to be set in 19th century era,” said Damian Parker, founder of PGBI.
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• ‘Perfect Fit’ program hoping to expand to Niagara County

  27-01-2017 22:39 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The People Inc. ‘Perfect Fit’ program is currently mostly in Erie County, in the Buffalo area. But the agency would like to reach more people with developmental disabilities in Niagara County.
  Felessia Paulk got into the program 7 years ago. She cares for two individuals, Chuck and Ben, who both have with developmental disabilities.
  Perfect fit is like a foster care program. Both Chuck and Ben live with Paulk in her Lockport home. She helps them with thi
  
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• Memories of the Blizzard of ’77

  27-01-2017 21:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 viewers’ memories of the Blizzard of ’77 have been pouring in on social media. We collected some peoples’ stories to share here.
  Here are comments from locals about the storm that pummeled western New York 40 years ago:
  “I was working at the Wedge , it was my 18th birthday and had BIG plans with friends. All plans were cancelled and had to work a double shift. I was taken home by a friend’s dad who was a snow plow driver. It
  
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• Voters finding legislators’ phone lines jammed up

  27-01-2017 21:12 via wivb.com
  
   
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)– Gene Hanitz picks up his landline, dialing his local lawmakers. He does this once a week.
  “I don’t care if you’re a Republican or a Democrat, I’m on the phone,” said Hanitz.
  He says he’s been having a hard time reaching a few legislators recently and it comes as more people are pushing others to reach out, expressing their thoughts on issues such as healthcare, abortion, and cabinet appointments.
  “If the
  
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• For two Disney on Ice cast members, skating in Buffalo is making dreams come true

  27-01-2017 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A song from the Disney musical ‘Tangled’ titled “I’ve got a Dream” plays through the speakers in the Key Bank Center during Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream. The show follows four princesses, Tatiana, Rapulzel, Snow White, and Cinderella, as they chase their aspirations.
  “Everyone has a dream,” said Stephanie Steele, one of the ensemble members. “It’s great to go there and follow it.”
  For Steele and
  
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• Cuba-Rushford High School goes into brief lockdown

  27-01-2017 20:01 via wivb.com
  
  CUBA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cuba-Rushford High School went in lockdown around 10 a.m. after receiving student reports of a threat.
  As the school went into lockdown, the school district and law enforcement officials investigated the threat.
  The lockdown was lifted around 1:30 p.m.
  “While the school day was disrupted for this short time, the District’s first and foremost concern was to ensure the safety and well-being of its students and staff,” School Superintendent Carlos Gi
  
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• Police to hold active shooter training at Orchard Park High School Friday

  27-01-2017 19:51 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Orchard Park will hold a simulated active shooter training event Friday night at Orchard Park High School.
  Police, in cooperation with fire and EMS officials, will hold the event from 6-11 p.m.
  Police say “dozens of role players” from the community will help with the training.
  The event will start with a classroom presentation, followed by “real life training evolutions.”
  In a statement, police said “Th
  
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• President Donald Trump holds joint conference British PM Theresa May

  27-01-2017 18:56 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) — President Donald Trump holds a joint conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the White House’s East Room.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch the conference live.
  
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• Thousands gather for March for Life

  27-01-2017 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  (AP) — Thousands of abortion opponents are gathering in the shadow of the Washington Monument for an annual rally that’s taken on new energy this year with President Donald Trump in office.
  Vice President Mike Pence will address the crowd gathered for the March for Life, the first time a sitting vice president has done so. His visit prompted extra security for the annual rally, which marks the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
  Glenn Miller, a 60-year
  
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• Police: Burger King workers sold marijuana at drive-thru

  27-01-2017 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  EPPING, N.H. (AP) — Police say two employees at a New Hampshire Burger King have been arrested on drug charges after authorities were tipped off that drive-thru customers who asked for extra crispy fries got marijuana with their meal.
  NH1 reports Epping Police Chief Mike Wallace said 20-year-old Garrett Norris was arrested Saturday after police conducted a sting operation. Also arrested was 19-year-old Meagan Dearborn, the shift manager.
  Wallace said drive-thru buyers would ask for “
  
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• Bail reduced for Lackawanna student accused of bringing gun to school

  27-01-2017 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A student accused of bringing a loaded gun to his school earlier this week made a brief appearance in Lackawanna City Court Friday morning, where he waived his right to a felony hearing and a judge reduced his bail.
  Devonte Ridgeway, 20, had been held in the Erie County Holding Center on $20,000 bail since Monday, after police say he tried to enter Baker Hall school with a loaded .22 caliber gun in his backpack.
  MORE | Click here to see our report from Monday.
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• Water main break cancels school in Bradford, PA

  27-01-2017 17:11 via wivb.com
  
  BRADFORD, PA.  (WIVB) –  School children had the day off in Bradford, PA this Friday as the city coped with a massive water main break.
  The Bradford City Water Authority reports there is a 12 inch water main break on East Washington Street.  The leak has been isolated although water pressure could be low throughout the system for quite a while.
  Crews will be working to repair the break and the city will post updates on social media – click here.
  There is no need for wa
  
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• Sheriff: Con artists targeting Clarence-area businesses

  27-01-2017 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — According to the Erie County Sheriff’s office, a number of quick scam artists have been targeting businesses in the Clarence area this week.
  The scam artists have typically been targeting convenience stores, gas stations and fast food restaurants, among other businesses, deputies say.
  The Sheriff’s office says the con artists try to pay for a single, inexpensive item with a large denomination bill. After this, deputies say the con artists try t
  
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• Disney on Ice helping Buffalonians Dare to Dream

  27-01-2017 10:22 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Disney on Ice is skating into town, arriving with princesses from tales including those from Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Princess and the Frog, and Cinderella.
  The show, Dare to Dream, hosted by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, helps families make memories while singing and dancing along with skaters.
  The show runs at the Key Bank Center in Buffalo through January 29, 2017.  For tickets, visit the link here.
  
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• Scholar Athlete: Cheektowaga’s Eric Bartnik

  27-01-2017 05:56 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – You might know Cheektowaga senior Eric Bartnik as the Warriors varsity quarterback the last two seasons. He led the team to back to back sectional title game appearances. But, he is just as productive as a wrestler.
  “He’s my only athlete I’ve had for six years on the varsity wrestling mat,” wrestling coach Matt Haberl said.
  Eric’s third sport, track, is where he took team-bonding straight to the scalp. Bleaching his entire head blond
  
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• HS recap: Thursday January 26th

  27-01-2017 05:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It was a battle of #1 vs. #2 when Williamsville and Frontier-Lake Shore-Orchard Park met at the Hamburg Ice Arena. Mary Kromer led the way for FLOP with two goals and an assist. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
  In boys ice hockey, Williamsville East and Clarence were battling for first place in division two. The Flames won 3-2.
  Health Sciences and Middle Early College squared off at City Honors. MEC pulled off an upset win, 54-51.
  
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• Elway weighs in on Rick Dennison hire

  27-01-2017 05:04 via wivb.com
  
  MOBILE, AL (WIVB) – New Bills offensive coordinator Rick Dennison spent the last two seasons in the same position with the Denver Broncos, working under General Manager John Elway. Elway was at the Senior Bowl this week and shared his thoughts on the hire.
  “He is a very bright guy who has been around football a long time. He is extremely hard working and extremely bring and will do a lot of good things,” Elway said. “He has been in the system a long time and worked w
  
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• Developer reveals plans for One Seneca Tower

  27-01-2017 04:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Plans are moving forward for One Seneca Tower, the city’s tallest building. Washington-area developer, Douglas Development Corporation, bought the building, that’s been mostly empty, in August.
  “All it needed was a sense of friendliness. It’s a friendly looking building, it has some street appeal,” said Douglas Jemal, President of Douglas Development Corporation.
  The DC developer revealed his preliminary plans for the $100 million projec
  
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• Investigation into Holding Center beating death could be reopened

  27-01-2017 01:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  It’s an Erie County case that dates back to 2012, one that’s been investigated by local law enforcement, by the state, even by the federal government.
  Now, the Erie County District Attorney wants the Niagara County prosecutor to conduct the investigation because of a possible conflict within the Erie County office.
  Richard Metcalf, Jr. died after being beaten at the Erie County Holding Center in 2012, allegedly at the hands of holding center deputie
  
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• Watch: Police cruiser hits boy, 10, en route to fake call

  27-01-2017 00:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s a horrific video for anyone to watch, especially parents of young children. And it involves basic rules about an early lesson in everyone’s life: Look both ways before crossing the street.
  But the lessons don’t stop there. According to police, the reason the officer was responding when she hit the 10-year-old boy early Tuesday in front of his school was completely made up.
  “It’s by luck that he wasn’t seriously injured,”
  
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• Local researchers concerned about growing ‘superbug’ threat

  27-01-2017 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Local researchers say so called “nightmare bacteria” are worrisome because of their growing resistance to antibiotics.
  While long considered powerful tools in the fight against illness and disease, antibiotic overuse isn’t helping the situation.
  This is an extremely serious problem,” said Dr. Thomas Russo, professor of medicine and biology at the University at Buffalo.
  “Right now the bacteria are winning the game. They are winning the ra
  
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