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• Invasive Grass Carp pose threat to Lake Erie, surrounding wetlands

  15-02-2017 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- New research shows a type of Asian Carp has been found in several Great Lakes, including Lake Erie.
  The Grass Carp don’t jump in the air like the Silver Asian Carp, but they still pose a serious threat to the ecosystem of the waters they invade, experts told us.
  The problem with Grass Carp is the amount of plants they eat.
  Prof. Helen Domske from is the Associate Director of the Great Lakes Program at UB.
  “These things can eat 40 percent of their body weigh
  
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• Cattaraugus County crash sends 3 to hospital

  15-02-2017 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF ASHFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Charges are pending after a two-vehicle crash sent three people to ECMC.
  On Wednesday morning, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office says a 60-year-old Forestville man’s vehicle spun out of control on Route 219 in Ashford. It was struck by a southbound van driven by a 46-year-old Amherst resident.
  Both drivers, and a passenger in the Forestville man’s vehicle, were taken to ECMC for trauma.
  The accident is under investigatio
  
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• Puzder withdraws nomination to be Trump’s labor secretary

  15-02-2017 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary abruptly withdrew his nomination Wednesday after Senate Republicans balked at supporting him, in part over taxes he belatedly paid on a former housekeeper not authorized to work in the United States.
  Fast food executive Andrew Puzder said in a statement provided to The Associated Press that he was “honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Labor and put America&
  
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• Wings of Rescue transports animals to safe haven in WNY

  15-02-2017 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nearly 400 animals were flown to safety during a Valentine’s Day adoption run. The rescued dogs and cats came from high intake shelters in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas
  “We are one of several third parties involved in this situation there’s an amazing group called Wings of Rescue and they were working with the Humane Society of the United States and the SPCA serving Erie County is one of the emergency placement partners,” said Gina Br
  
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• Free rabies immunization clinics announced in Niagara County

  15-02-2017 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) released the dates of five free rabies immunization clinics for pets happening this year.
  In 2016, the NCDOH investigated 580 animal bite cases. Rabies was confirmed in 11 animals, most of which were raccoons.
  If unvaccinated pets come in contact with a rabid animal, they must either be killed or quarantined for six months at the owner’s expense.
  “Do not feed, touch or adopt wild animals, str
  
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• Several undocumented immigrants arrested in Grand Island

  15-02-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that several undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol officials in Grand Island.
  It is not clear how many people were arrested, or where they are from.
  News 4 will provide more details as soon as they become available.
  
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• Several suspected illegal immigrants arrested in Grand Island

  15-02-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several alleged illegal immigrants were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Grand Island Wednesday.
  Seven people were arrested. One of the seven arrested is a Mexican national and a convicted sex offender who had already been deported once, officials say.
  A witness says she saw Border Patrol agents arrest a man in Rite Aid. The witness says she saw the man go to the bathroom and then five minutes later at least five Border Patrol agents arrested h
  
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• 9 suspected illegal immigrants arrested in Grand Island

  15-02-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several alleged illegal immigrants were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Grand Island Wednesday.
  Border Patrol agents told News 4 nine people were arrested. One of the nine people arrested is a Mexican national and a convicted sex offender who had already been deported once, officials say.
  A witness says she saw Border Patrol agents arrest a man in Rite Aid. The witness says she saw the man go to the bathroom and then five minutes later at least fiv
  
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• 9 illegal immigrants arrested in Grand Island

  15-02-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that several illegal immigrants were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol officials in Grand Island.
  One of the nine people arrested is a Mexican national and a convicted sex offender who had already been deported once.
  On Monday, 23 people were arrested by Border Patrol agents in a Hamburg raid.
  News 4 will provide more details as soon as they become available.
  (Photo from inside a Rite Aid on Grand Island Blvd., cour
  
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• Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at Buffalo liquor store

  15-02-2017 22:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York Lottery says a top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold at a store on Sheridan Dr. in Buffalo.
  The ticket, which is worth $32,298.50, was sold at Sheridan Plaza Liquor.
  The winning numbers for the Tuesday TAKE 5 drawing were 08-10-11-19-36.
  Winners can claim their tickets at any Customer Service Centers in the state. Local centers are located at 165 Genesee St. in Buffalo and Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds at 5820 South Park Ave. in Hamburg.
  
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• Fatal crash in Town of Wheatfield closes off part of Lockport Rd.

  15-02-2017 21:58 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — At least one person is dead as the result of a crash in the Town of Wheatfield.
  The crash, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, closed off Lockport Rd. from Nash Rd. to Ward Rd.
  It is not clear who was killed, or what the circumstances surrounding the crash were.
  News 4 will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
  
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• Woman accused of driving drunk with stun gun in vehicle

  15-02-2017 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman was accused of speeding while drunk, and having a stun gun in the City of Tonawanda.
  Renee Thornton, 28, was stopped by police, who said she was driving 49 MPH in a 30 MPH zone on Main St.
  Police say Thornton showed signs of intoxication and told them she had been drinking “mixed drinks on Allen St.” Authorities say they found a pink electronic stun gun in her vehicle.
  Thornton was charged with DWI, speeding and possession of a weapon,
  
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• Phone scam targeting Village of Mayville

  15-02-2017 21:24 via wivb.com
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A phone scam is targeting residents of Chautauqua County.
  The Village of Mayville says they have received three phone calls from local businesses regarding electric bills that are supposedly past due.
  The village says that the calls are part of a scam and are not associated with the village’s electric department. The village does not accept any payments through phone calls.
  Anyone who receives a call like this is asked to contact the Chautauqua Count
  
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• KenTon shortening school days

  15-02-2017 20:52 via wivb.com
  
   
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of students in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District will be starting school earlier next year.
  “This year’s current schedule was a real problem for our elementary kids,” said Peter Stuhlmiller, the president of the Kenton Teacher’s Association who is also a parent in the district.
  He says seeing young students struggling to stay alert and active in class is what’s prompting this entire change.
  “By thre
  
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• Yahoo issues new security warning to users

  15-02-2017 20:49 via wivb.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Yahoo is warning users of potentially malicious activity on their accounts between 2015 and 2016. It’s the latest development in the internet company’s investigation of a mega-breach that exposed 1 billion users’ data several years ago.
  It’s not clear how many users were affected by the malicious activity, which involved the use of forged cookies — strings of data which can be used to allow people to access online accounts without re-entering the
  
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• 17-year-old charged with raping young children

  15-02-2017 20:45 via wivb.com
  
  ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old from LeRoy has been charged with raping young children.
  Attica police say an alleged victim of Leonard Hahn IV informed a school official about what he allegedly did.
  After this, another victim came forward, resulting in multiple charges against Hahn, police say. The alleged victims were younger than 11 years old.
  According to police, Hahn had previous associations with the victims.
  Hahn was jailed in Genesee County on $100,000 bail.
  
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• The Audcast, Episode 18: Gut-check time

  15-02-2017 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the eighteenth episode of The Audcast, News 4 Sports’ Tom Martin and NHL.com’s Joe Yerdon take a look at the many undercurrents of this Buffalo Sabres team, from the impending trade deadline to roster issues – and then to the current that spilled over to the surface in the form of Robin Lehner’s pointed comments after a recent loss to Vancouver.
  The Sabres immediately rebounded with a 3-2 win in Ottawa… but what is to make
  
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• Grand Island schools warn of suspicious incident involving man and student

  15-02-2017 19:41 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Superintendent of Grand Island Central School District is warning residents about a suspicious incident.
  Superintendent Brian Graham says the school was alerted of an incident near or around Oak Ridge Rd. that happened Tuesday night.
  During that time, the school says an older man in a blue Toyota van tried to speak with a female middle school student from the neighborhood.
  Graham asks that parents take time to talk with their children about “safet
  
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• White House: Mideast peace may not be 2-state solution

  15-02-2017 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House, the Trump administration is going back and forth over whether its vision for Middle East peace includes a Palestinian state.
  A senior White House official, speaking to reporters before President Donald Trump’s meeting Wednesday with Netanyahu, said Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal between the two sides and hopes to bring them together soon.
  It will be up to the Israelis and Palesti
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Pres. Trump meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu at White House

  15-02-2017 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WIVB) — Pres. Donald Trump holds a meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch the conference live.
  
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• Time-lapse video showcases construction of Oishei Children’s Hospital

  15-02-2017 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The new John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital is getting closer to completion, as Women & Children’s Hospital announced construction progress has nearly reached 85 percent.
  The new hospital plans to open its doors in November.
  Ground was broken in October 2014, and at the end of this past year, the last of the building’s 12-floor structure was finished.
  “As we kick off this monumental year for the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, we
  
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• FDA: Improper use of Neti Pots can cause brain-eating amoebas

  15-02-2017 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEWS10) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people that improper use of nasal irrigation systems like Neti Pots can increase the risk of infection.
  Neti Pots help flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier. They are typically used to treat congested sinuses, colds and allergies and moisten nasal passages exposed to dry indoor air.
  However, the type of water you use can cause health problems.
  The FDA says using tap water isn’t safe
  
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• Woman arrested in killing of N. Korean leader’s half brother

  15-02-2017 16:52 via wivb.com
  
  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police arrested a woman Wednesday in the apparent assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean leader’s exiled half brother who South Korean spies say once begged his sibling to spare his life.
  The astonishing killing, which reportedly came at the hands of two female assassins, set off waves of speculation over whether North Korea had dispatched a hit squad to kill a man known for his drinking, gambling and complicated family life.
  Kim
  
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• Study: Millenials are the most dangerous drivers

  15-02-2017 16:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – New survey results from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety puts drivers between the ages of 19 and 24 at the top of the list of worst behaved drivers.
  Eighty-eight percent of young millenials surveyed admitted to texting while driving, red-light running, or speeding within the last 30 days. Two-thirds of drivers in all age groups surveyed admitted to engaging in at least one of those risky behaviors during the same time period. More than half of drivers in every a
  
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• For the first time, American Girl’s newest doll is a boy

  15-02-2017 15:51 via wivb.com
  
  MIDDLETON, WI (WCMH) — For the first time ever, the popular toy maker will be releasing a boy doll.
  According to CNN, American Girl, known for its 18-inch female figurines, will be releasing its first male doll.
  A spokesperson with the company said that a boy character has been a top request from fans for decades.
  The newest doll will be named Logan Everett, and he plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.
  Logan will have several looks including one with a t-
  
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• Woman struck by vehicle on Niagara Falls Blvd.

  15-02-2017 15:37 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — At 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Town of Tonawanda Police were called to Niagara Falls Blvd. and Thistle Ave. for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
  The pedestrian is a 22-year-old woman who was transported to ECMC. She was in stable condition.
  The woman was crossing from Amherst to the Tonawanda side of the road. There was no cross walk and no signal, and police say she was running across the street.
  The car was headed south on Niagara Falls Blvd
  
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• Checkers employee struck by car on Niagara Falls Blvd.

  15-02-2017 15:37 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 22-year-old female Checkers employee suffered a shattered hip, broken leg, and broken arm Wednesday morning after being struck by a car.
  The accident occurred around 6:40 a.m. on Niagara Falls Boulevard and Thistle Avenue, right in front of the restaurant.
  The employee was running across Niagara Falls Blvd when she was struck, according to Town of Tonawanda Police.
  There is no crosswalk, light, or signal at that intersection. The restaurant’s g
  
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• Accident blocks part of Niagara Falls Blvd. in Tonawanda

  15-02-2017 15:37 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An accident blocked part of Niagara Falls Blvd. on Wednesday morning.
  The southbound right lane of the road was blocked at Thistle Ave. in Tonawanda.
  It is not yet clear if anyone was injured.
  News 4 will have more information as soon as it becomes available.
  
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• At least 49 people file notice of claim with Town of Wheatfield over Love Canal waste

  15-02-2017 05:47 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- People living near the Niagara Sanitation Landfill say it’s making them sick. News 4 told you in January that 16 people pursued legal action against the Town of Wheatfield. That number has now tripled.
  Love Canal waste was moved to the landfill in the 60’s. Remediation of that waste finished last year.
  At least 49 people have now filed notices of claim arguing the Town of Wheatfield was negligent, careless and didn’t do enough to prevent
  
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• State Police investigating fatal crash involving ambulance

  15-02-2017 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an ambulance.
  The crash happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday on Route 5 in Dunkirk.
  Police say an EmergyCare ambulance was traveling eastbound on Route 5 when it left the roadway, entered a ditch and struck a culvert.
  The ambulance was transporting 77-year-old Arthur McArthur of Dunkirk from a hospital in Pittsburgh to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. McCarthur was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The driver
  
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• NYSP: Ambulance driver fell asleep before fatal crash

  15-02-2017 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Erie-based ambulance driver told authorities she fell asleep at the wheel just before a crash Tuesday evening that killed a 77-year-old man from Dunkirk.
  The crash happened at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the 6800 block of Route 5 in the town of Dunkirk.The patient who died in the back of that ambulance, Arthur McArthur, was less than two miles from his destination, a rehabilitation center that was ready to nurse him back to health.It was the final minutes o
  
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• It’s b-a-a-c-k! Verizon offers new unlimited data plans

  15-02-2017 01:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Verizon Wireless is back in the game, offering unlimited data plans for their high volume customers, with a price tag that is slightly higher than their wireless rivals, and it became available Monday.
  The largest of the wireless carriers, Verizon did offer an unlimited data plan, back in 2012, but the company found the profits much more lucrative when there is a limit, and penalizing subscribers for going over their limits did create a new revenue stream.
  Verizon W
  
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• Local group demands more face time with Rep. Collins

  15-02-2017 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — In just a few short days, a GoFundMe initiative raised more than $3,000 to erect a billboard at a busy intersection that calls on Republican Congressman Chris Collins to host a town hall meeting, something he’s never done in his career.
  The question he has: are these groups organizing against him looking for information, or are they looking for trouble?
  Drivers in the Seven Corners area of Hamburg, will notice a very public request on behalf of a group of local
  
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• Special Report: When love can be deadly

  15-02-2017 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — When Melania Gromek thinks back to her favorite memories of her big sister, Florence, it’s the little things that come to mind.
  “She was just a good friend, did a lot of things together. Christmas baking was always together, and we just got along well we understood each other,” said Melania Gromek of Cheektowaga.
  They had a 16 year age difference, but a very strong sisterly bond.
  “She was just there when I needed her, and she would call e
  
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• Text of Michael Flynn’s resignation letter

  15-02-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  (AP) — Text of Michael Flynn’s letter resigning as national security adviser, as provided by the White House.
  February 13, 2017
  In the course of my duties as the incoming National Security Advisor, I held numerous phone calls with foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors. These calls were to facilitate a smooth transition and begin to build the necessary relationships between the President, his advisors and foreign leaders. Such calls are standard practice in any transition o
  
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• After taking leave of absence from Williamsville Deputy Mayor position, Duquin admits to DWI

  15-02-2017 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — After taking a leave of absence from his position as Williamsville’s deputy mayor, Chris Duquin pleaded guilty to DWI in Clarence Town Court.
  Police arrested Chris Duquin after they say he struck two vehicles while driving drunk on N. Ellicott St. on September 17.
  Duquin’s license will be revoked for six months and he will have to have an interlock device on his car for one year.
  
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