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• Italian Festival moving to the Outer Harbor

  06-02-2017 23:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has confirmed the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival is moving.
  It has been along Hertel Ave. in North Buffalo for years, and will now be held at the Outer Harbor.
  Mayor Byron Brown, representatives from the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation and Galbani will be talking about the future of the festival Tuesday morning at City Hall.
  News 4 is told the festival is still happening the same weekend in mid-July.
  
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• Local filmmaker shedding light on heroin epidemic in the “Blink of An Eye”

  06-02-2017 23:24 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) —  “The younger brother of the girl that just died, he’s getting ready for her funeral he has his coat and tie on he goes into her bedroom and is just looking through all her stuff, reminiscing,” said Erika Frase, “Blink of an Eye” Production Coordinator.
  This emotional scene is part of a story line that plays out often in Western New York: people with seemingly normal lives who get caught up in addiction.
  “She’s jus
  
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• Senate votes to allow Uber, Lyft to expand upstate; bill awaits Assembly vote

  06-02-2017 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Uber and Lyft could be coming to upstate New York under legislation that was approved in the state Senate.
  The two ride-hailing companies are currently prohibited from operating outside of the New York City area. Previous attempts to authorize the expansion have been blocked in part by opposition from the taxi cab industry.
  The bill that passed in the Senate would not require the fingerprinting of Uber drivers — something taxi cab owners have said s
  
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• Boulevard Mall faces loan deadline; the future of the historic building remains unclear

  06-02-2017 23:04 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – The future of the Boulevard Mall is still unclear Monday. The company that owns it, Forest City, must pay off more then $90 million dollars in loans.
  For Boulevard Mall shoppers nothing is likely to change right now. Even weeks from now you should still be able to visit your go-to stores. But what the mall will look like long term is still not clear.
  Colleen DiPirro, with the Amherst Chamber of Commerce said, “People are busy, they’re not spending the tim
  
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• Almost 85 percent of construction complete at Oishei Children’s Hospital

  06-02-2017 22:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Construction workers are hard at work both inside and outside of John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital on Ellicott Street.
  “We’ve had as many as 300 workers in here, we’ve had ongoing operations all around the campus the School of Medicine is going up, the parking ramp is going up, the medical office building next door is going up,” said Mickey Mariacher, Kaleida Health Director of Construction Management.
  By the end of the month, construct
  
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• Hepatitis C on the rise in Erie County

  06-02-2017 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Erie County health officials are warning against an alarming trend; Hepatitis C.
  The infectious disease has been on the rise in our area for the past three or four years, according to Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr. Gale Burstein.
  Data courtesy of the Erie County Health DepartmentShe said the spike is due to needle sharing and the use of heroin and other intravenous drugs.
  Dr. Burstein said chronic Hepatitis C is more common in Erie county that acute Hepatiti
  
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• Louis Ciminelli, 2 other executives resign from LPCiminelli amid corruption charges

  06-02-2017 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Louis Ciminelli and two other LPCiminelli executives have resigned amid corruption charges.
  Ciminelli, Michael Laipple and Kevin Schuler allegedly obtained the Buffalo Billion SolarCity project through an unfair bidding process, according to a court document.
  The three were among eight men charged in a statewide federal corruption case related to bid-rigging and pay-to-play schemes. Two of the other men charged are former SUNY Polytechnic Ins
  
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• St. Gerard’s Church welcomes new owner

  06-02-2017 22:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y.( (WIVB)- Keys to a historic church in the Queen City are being handed over.
  Buffalo resident Ammar Shaibi, along with his two business partners, bought St. Gerard’s Church on Bailey and East Devalan Avenues from the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
  The sale was officially approved by a State Supreme Court Justice Thursday.
  “There is a big Muslim community here. And we wanted to be here, this is a good building,” Shaibi told News 4.
  He intends to transform the chu
  
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• Parents of teen fatally beaten by church group sentenced

  06-02-2017 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A mother and father have been sentenced for their roles in the fatal beating of one son and injuring of another during a counseling session inside the family’s church.
  Bruce Leonard was sentenced to 10 years in prison and his wife, Deborah, received a five-year sentence Monday in Oneida County Court.
  The Leonards were among nine people charged in the October 2015 attack that killed 19-year-old Lucas Leonard and severely injured his brother, Christopher, who wa
  
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• Trial of Lockport middle school principal begins

  06-02-2017 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The trial of a Lockport principal on child endangerment charges started Monday.
  James Snyder, 45, is on administrative leave from North Park Middle School.
  Snyder was arrested in August after teenage girls attended a pool party for his daughter at his home.
  One of the girls told police Snyder made her uncomfortable with inappropriate behavior and statements.
  The girls also told police Snyder threw a plastic bottle at his daughter.
  The trial is happening in
  
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• Buffalo man admits to producing child pornography

  06-02-2017 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 21-year-old Buffalo man has admitted to producing child pornography.
  Prosecutors say that in October of 2015, Robert Pritchett used the fake name “Jess Allen” to start communicating with a 17-year-old girl from New Jersey. Officials say the two texted each other and sent each other messages online.
  Eventually, prosecutors say Pritchett convinced the girl to come live with him. When she arrived, prosecutors say Pritchett made false promises as to wh
  
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• Gov. Cuomo to speak at Buffalo State College Tuesday

  06-02-2017 20:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo will appear at Buffalo State College on Tuesday morning.
  The governor will be speaking at the Student Union on a proposal related to free college tuition.
  He is scheduled to appear at 10 a.m.
  News 4 will have more details as soon as they become available.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo discusses free college tuition plan at Buff. State

  06-02-2017 20:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at Buffalo State College on Tuesday morning.
  The governor spoke at the Student Union on a proposal for free college tuition.
  Cuomo previously proposed the Excelsior Scholarship Program for students whose families make $125,000 per year or less. The program would allow those students to go to SUNY or CUNY schools for free.
  The plan, if it receives legislative approval, would be phased in over three years’ time. The progr
  
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• World’s oldest working fireboat breaks up ice on Buffalo River

  06-02-2017 18:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A piece of Buffalo history was out on the Buffalo River Monday.
  The fireboat Edward M. Cotter was breaking up some sheets of ice. Officials say they are staying on top of Tuesday’s expected warm-up.
  The Edward M. Cotter is considered the world’s oldest working fireboat.
  
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• Man accused of snowmobiling while drunk

  06-02-2017 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF EAGLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lakeview man was accused of snowmobiling while drunk in Wyoming County.
  The Wyoming County Sheriff’s office says Ronald Dedominces, 51, was stopped at a snowmobile crossing on Route 39 in the Town of Eagle for a registration check.
  The Sheriff’s office says Dedominces failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody before being released to a family member. His snowmobile was towed away.
  Dedominces faces charges for allegedly snowmobili
  
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• SPCA Monday: Shadow

  06-02-2017 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County SPCA brought Shadow to News 4 today to help him find a home.
  Shadow is 7-year-old pit bull mix.
  His Petango profile reads, “I’m a friendly fellow with a happy attitude and plenty of pep who is also grown up enough to have very nice manners. I’m mellow-minded and gentle but still energetic. I walk very politely on leash and really enjoy exploring the neighborhood and all its fascinating scents, sights and sounds.”
  If y
  
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• Joe Rogan coming to Shea’s in April

  06-02-2017 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stand-up comedian and television host Joe Rogan is coming to Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
  Rogan will perform on April 7. The show starts at 8:30 p.m.
  Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. Prices range from $35 to $55.
  They can be bought at LiveNation.com, the Shea’s Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
  
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• Buffalo man indicted on murder charge

  06-02-2017 17:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder.
  Raquise Bryant, 28, allegedly stabbed Raheem Malone, 29, in the chest on Genesee St. this past September. Malone was killed.
  Bryant pleaded not guilty and was jailed without bail. If he is convicted of murder, he could spend a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in jail.
  
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• Jim Kelly shares thoughts on Tom Brady following Sunday’s big game

  06-02-2017 17:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has shared his opinion of controversial New England Patriots QB Tom Brady following Sunday’s big game.
  Kelly tweeted this statement just before 9 a.m. Monday:Without a doubt , there is no debating anymore. Tom Brady is truly the best ever. Job well done bud. NOW RETIRE…. https://t.co/6fhxJloRUW
  — Jim Kelly (@JimKelly1212) February 6, 2017
  The link leads to a similar post on the Jim Kelly Inc. Fac
  
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• The best of the big game’s ads

  06-02-2017 16:42 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP/WCMH) — A feature of several ads from this year’s big game.
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  Audi’s spot addresses gender equality as a man muses about his daughter receiving equal pay as men one day. 
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  Snickers generated buzz before the game by saying it planned to air a live ad starring Adam Driver from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the TV show “Girls.”
  In the ad that aired, a set that falls apart — on purp
  
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• Quadruplets celebrate first birthday

  06-02-2017 16:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A big birthday party was held at Women and Children’s Hospital before a set of quadruplets turned one year old.
  The Millen quadruplets shared a birthday on Saturday.
  Naomi, Isaac, Elliot and Irving were born two months early, and spent the first few months of their young lives in the hospital.
  The mother’s biggest challenge is getting enough sleep, but she says she has no trouble figuring out who is who.
  
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• Bill to bring ride sharing upstate goes to Senate Monday

  06-02-2017 15:51 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — State lawmakers could take another step forward in the fight to allow ride sharing in western New York.
  As of Monday morning, companies like Uber and Lyft are only allowed to operate in New York City, but that could change if some state leaders get their way.
  A bill that would bring ride sharing to upstate and western New York should be brought to the Senate floor Monday afternoon.
  It is something several state and local leaders have been pushing for quite a while. Go
  
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• Underage customers busted at Buffalo bars

  06-02-2017 14:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police ticketed eight people over the weekend for using fake or fraudulent licenses to get into bars.
  State police worked with Department of Motor Vehicle Investigators Sunday to check about 300 licenses from customers. They report eight people were ticketed and then released to return to Buffalo Traffic Violations Agency.
  The officers and investigators targeted Coles and Mr. Goodbar on Elmwood Avenue.
  
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• The best of Super Bowl 51’s ads

  06-02-2017 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP/WCMH) — A feature of several Super Bowl ads as an expected 110 million tune in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots face off:
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  Audi’s spot addresses gender equality as a man muses about his daughter receiving equal pay as men one day. 
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  Snickers generated buzz before the game by saying it planned to air a live ad starring Adam Driver from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the TV show “Girls.”
  In the ad that aired, a se
  
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• UB student reports sexual assault on campus

  06-02-2017 14:01 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police at the University at Buffalo are warning students following a woman’s report of a sexual assault early Monday morning.
  The student says she was attacked around 2:30 a.m. on the North Campus in the vicinity of Core Road near the Ellicott Complex’s Millard Fillmore Academic Center.
  The woman described the suspects as two tall black men with medium builds. In addition to alerting the campus community, University Police are asking for help identifying
  
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• UB student reports attempted sexual assault on campus

  06-02-2017 14:01 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police at the University at Buffalo are warning students following a woman’s report of an attempted assault, which University officials have described as possibly an attempted sexual abuse incident, early Monday morning.
  The student says she was attacked around 2:30 a.m. on the North Campus in the vicinity of Core Road near the Ellicott Complex’s Millard Fillmore Academic Center. The woman described the suspects as two tall black men with medium builds.
  U
  
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• Local leaders react to education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos

  06-02-2017 04:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The senate will make a decision on Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos Monday. On Friday, the senate voted 52 to 48 to advance the nomination to a final confirmation vote.
  DeVos is a long-time advocate of charter schools and school vouchers. Republican supporters say she’ll give states more control over education.
  “We’re very confident that Betsy DeVos is going to be the next secretary of education,” said Vice President Mike Pence.
  But DeV
  
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• Thousands rally in support of refugees and immigrants in Buffalo

  06-02-2017 02:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Thousands of people rallied at Columbus Park in Buffalo on Sunday to support of refugees and immigrants.
  They held signs saying phrases like “Refugees welcome in the city of good neighbors.”
  Refugees and immigrants shared their stories with the crowd saying they have family members who want to come to America for a better life and escape unrest and violence in other parts of the world.
  “Being a Muslim American it’s scary but sometimes you just h
  
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