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• Bisons host annual “Family Day Open House”

  12-03-2017 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Believe it or not but opening day at Coca-Cola Field is right around the corner.
  Sunday the Buffalo Bisons hosted their annual “Family Day Open House” at the field.
  People got a chance to take part in different activities, enjoy classic baseball food and other offers to help get fans ready for opening day.
  Brad Bisbing, director of public relations for the Bisons, said the cold did not stop fans from coming out to enjoy the day.
  “It’s a l
  
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• Hundreds dance to help make dreams come true for local children

  12-03-2017 23:22 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of people danced their hearts out to help make dreams come true for children across Western New York.
  Sunday was the annual Make-A-Wish Zumbathon. All proceeds from the event benefit Make-A-Wish Western New York.
  Nearly 10 local wishes have been granted thanks to organizers and supporters.
  “In the past four years we have been lucky enough to get eight wishes locally in the Western New York community and seeing their transformation after getting a wis
  
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• Change your clocks, change your smoke detector batteries

  12-03-2017 12:57 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Many people lost an hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time took effect early Sunday morning, but with that comes a good reminder to change the batteries in our smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
  It’s a simple chore that you should take care of twice a year. It could save your life.
  “Seconds count,” said Ryan Schneggenburger, a captain with the Kenilworth Fire Department.
  The seconds of early warning a working smoke detector can
  
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• Animals dead after Genesee county barn fire Saturday

  12-03-2017 12:37 via wivb.com
  
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several fire companies answered the call when a barn caught on fire Saturday night.
  The fire started in a barn off Simonds Road.The owners of a barn called for help after discovering the fire.
  “The homeowners were home, they had just checked on them a while before and when they came back out to check on them again before going to bed, when they opened the doors, they found the fire,” according to Jeff Luker, Darien Fire Chief.
  Firefighters had to keep thei
  
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• Cuomo, Poloncarz call for investigation into power companies’ responses

  12-03-2017 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched an immediate investigation into the Rochester Gas and Electrics handling of the recent wind storm.
  Just like Buffalo, thousands of people in Rochester were left in the dark for several days.
  “I am not pleased with the job that RG&E has done. As a matter of fact, I am displeased with the job they have done,” said Governor Cuomo.
  Cuomo says the utility company dropped the ball as more than 50,000 customers were still w
  
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• Cuomo and Poloncarz calls investigation into utility company’s wind storm response

  12-03-2017 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched an immediate investigation into the Rochester Gas and Electrics handling of the recent wind storm.
  Just like Buffalo, thousands of people in Rochester were left in the dark for several days.
  “I am not pleased with the job that RG&E has done. As a matter of fact, I am displeased with the job they have done,” said Governor Cuomo.
  Cuomo says the utility company dropped the ball as more than 50,000 customers were still w
  
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• Cuomo and Poloncarz call investigation into utility company’s wind storm response

  12-03-2017 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched an immediate investigation into the Rochester Gas and Electrics handling of the recent wind storm.
  Just like Buffalo, thousands of people in Rochester were left in the dark for several days.
  “I am not pleased with the job that RG&E has done. As a matter of fact, I am displeased with the job they have done,” said Governor Cuomo.
  Cuomo says the utility company dropped the ball as more than 50,000 customers were still w
  
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• Bills re-sign Lorenzo Alexander, Jordan Mills

  12-03-2017 05:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N. Y. (BUFFALO BILLS) – 
  Bills agree to terms with LB Lorenzo Alexander
  The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has agreed to terms with LB Lorenzo Alexander.
  Alexander earned his second career Pro Bowl nod for his exemplary play at outside linebacker during his first season with the Bills. Throughout the 2016 campaign, Alexander totaled 64 tackles, a team-high 12.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, 22 QB hits, six passes defensed, one interception and three forced fumble
  
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• Niagara Falls City council member arrested for DWI

  12-03-2017 03:34 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls City councilman was arrested Saturday morning for suspected drunk driving.
  Niagara falls police have confirmed to News 4 Ezra Scott was arrested for DWI around 5:30 a.m. near Hyde Park Blvd. and Church. This is not far from Royal Ave. in Niagara Falls.
  Ezra was appointed to the council in 2015 and then elected in early 2016.
  
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• Hundreds walk, race and climb to find cure for Lung Disease

  12-03-2017 01:02 via wivb.com
  
  More than 750 people walked, raced and climbed to raise awareness for lung disease Saturday.
  Participants and first responders took on 24 flights of stairs, or 470 steps, for the annual Fight for Air Climb.
  This year’s event, sponsored by the American Lung Association, was held at Main Place Tower in Buffalo, for the first time.
  The event aimed to raise $175,000 for lung disease research, advocacy and education.
  Participants said it was a tough challenge but worth it.
  “Surprisingly i
  
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• Two homes dedicated to families in Buffalo

  12-03-2017 00:21 via wivb.com
  
  Two buffalo families have a new place to call home, with the help of a group of local volunteers.
  Habitat for Humanity Buffalo dedicated two homes, both on Wende Street, to two separate families Saturday.
  The 291st home was dedicated to the Micheal Family and was built with dozens of volunteers contributing over 7,000 construction hours.
  The new homeowners are Tesfay Micheal and Freweini Demoz and their two young children. The family is originally from Eritrea and have been living in the U.S. fo
  
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