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• Suspect in News 4 crew assault pleads guilty

  20-04-2017 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 27-year-old Niagara Falls man pleaded guilty to attacking two News 4 crew members in Niagara Falls in Oct. 2016.
  Evan Stafford pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted robbery, a D Felony, in Niagara County Court Thursday.
  He could be facing up to seven years in prison for the charge.
  Stafford attacked a News 4 reporter and photographer last fall as they filmed a segment on “Art Alley”, a public art project sponsored by the City of Niagara Falls.
  
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• City’s new train station will be built downtown

  20-04-2017 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Central Terminal is a small-scale museum of local rail, the kickoff site of this week’s Dyngus Day Parade, even the backdrop for two major motion pictures.
  But it will not be the city’s new train station.
  By a vote of 10-4, with one abstention, the train station site selection committee recommended building a new train station downtown.
  Whether passengers will get off at Canalside, near the existing Exchange Street location or another site altogether, wil
  
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• Car crashes into Hamburg home, residents say speeding problem is to blame

  20-04-2017 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) —  “I heard a horrendous explosion type sound,” said Jim Crean of Hamburg.
  Jim Crean says he couldn’t believe what he saw next.
  “I heard her screaming from across the hall that there’s a car in my bedroom and I went in her room there and I couldn’t believe it,” said Crean.
  According to Hamburg police, just before 12:30 Tuesday morning a car crashed into the Crean’s home on Big Tree road. Jim says the car ended up in
  
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• Earth, Wind & Fire to play Buffalo show

  20-04-2017 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Best-selling, genre-bending music group Earth, Wind and Fire will be making a stop in Buffalo on their “2054” North American Summer Tour this August.
  Earth, Wind, & Fire will play Aug. 11 at the Keybank Center in Buffalo, along with Chic ft. Nile Rodgers.
  Both bands will travel across more than 20 North American cities this summer for the 2054 Tour.
  Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. April 28. Ticket pricing ranges from $150.00, $125.00, $89.50, $
  
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• Getaway driver in Tonawanda bank robbery gets seven years

  20-04-2017 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The getaway driver in a Jan. 2016 Tonawanda bank robbery was sentenced to 84 months in prison by a U.S. District judge Thursday.
  Nicholas Graham, 46, of Buffalo, was charged with acting as a lookout and getaway driver for a bank robbery at Evans Bank at 2800 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler, who handled the case, said that Graham drive two other individuals to the bank and remained in the vehicle as they went inside the b
  
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• Portions of I-990 to have lane closures over next week

  20-04-2017 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Long-term lane closures on a portion of the I-990 are expected to begin Monday April 24.
  The lane closures are part of the I-990 pavement rehabilitation project which began last month.
  Motorists can expect lane closures on Interstate 990 southbound between North French Road and NY Route 270 (Campbell Boulevard) on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. to 6 a.m Tuesday. The North French Road on-ramp will also be stop-sign controlled for the duration of the lane closure.
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• AP-NORC Poll: Black teens most active on social media apps

  20-04-2017 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  (AP) — Teenagers and their technology are inseparable, but a new poll shows black teens are the most likely to have access to smartphones – which could explain why they’re the biggest and most frequent users of mobile-friendly social media apps Snapchat and Instagram.
  A survey released Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research explored teens’ social media use and its relationship to race and class.
  The poll finds that nearly 9 in 10 black te
  
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• Urban farming on the rise

  20-04-2017 21:18 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — WestSide Tilth farm is seeing a growing interest in people in urban areas, like Buffalo, want to start growing goods indoors.
  There are several methods urban farmers use ranging from growing veggies on windowsills, to having hanging planters on walls, and creating greenhouses on available city green space.
  WestSide Tilth has a 2,000 square foot greenhouse. They’re currently looking for donations for soil to put in the greenhouse so people can come i
  
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• Sheriff: Bills’ OL Kouandjio hospitalized after being found without pants in field

  20-04-2017 20:25 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff’s office says Buffalo Bills lineman Cyrus Kouandjio was found in an Elma field with no pants on.
  A call came in to the Sheriff’s office shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
  Deputies say Kouandjio was seen in a farm field on Rice Rd. When authorities spoke with Kouandjio, they say he was compliant, courteous and respectful the entire time.
  A vehicle associated with Kouandjio was found in the area
  
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• Cheektowaga man convicted of child porn possession sentenced

  20-04-2017 20:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Cheektowaga man convicted of possession of child pornography has been sentenced.
  Robert Acker, 34, was sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised release Thursday in U.S. District Court.
  According to the United States Attorney’s Office, special agents from the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at Acker’s residence in Sept. 2016 and seized several electronic devices and DVDs.
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• $25 million lawsuit against Buffalo VA dismissed

  20-04-2017 19:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A $25 million medical malpractice lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Buffalo has been dismissed in U.S. District court.
  Following a 17-day civil trial, senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny exonerated the Buffalo VA Thursday, ruling that the two plaintiffs had failed to prove their malpractice claims.
  Plaintiffs Edward and Roxanne Blake sought damages from the VA claiming that the VA had failed to diagnose and treat cauda equ
  
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• Missing 15-year-old Tennessee student found safe; former teacher arrested in Northern California

  20-04-2017 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says Tad Cummins is under arrest and Elizabeth Thomas has been safely recovered.
  The vehicle used by Tad Cummins and Elizabeth Thomas, who remain the subjects of an active AMBER Alert, was found in northern California late Wednesday night.
  Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kelly Giordano confirmed to News 2 the Nissan Rogue was found in their county, and authorities are actively investig
  
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• Arcade man charged with sexual abuse

  20-04-2017 19:14 via wivb.com
  
  JAVA, N.Y. (WIVB) – An Arcade man was arrested and charged with sexual abuse Thursday following an investigation by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office.
  Mark T. Owens, 50, 32 Prospect St., Arcade, was charged with third degree sexual abuse and scheduled to appear back in the Town of Java Court at a later date.
  The investigation centered around an invent which happened in the Town of Java.
  An order of protection was issued for the victim.
  
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• Georgia man charged following chase in Batavia

  20-04-2017 18:00 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Georgia man is facing charges in Genesee County after leading New York State Police in a pursuit down the New York Thruway to Monroe County.
  Alsimeon Peterson, 18, of Hampton, Georgia, was charged Tuesday with two counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, one count of third-degree fleeing a police officer, and multiple traffic violations on a warrant from New York State Police.
  According to a state police press release, on April 15 troopers attempted to stop P
  
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• Top tips to stage your home in a hot real estate market

  20-04-2017 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the weather warms up, so does the local real estate market, with more homes being listed and bought up every day.
  If you’re selling your home, the right staging can make a huge difference to help you get top dollar for your house and get your house off the market quickly.
  Interior designer Margie Mokhiber says there are a few simple things anyone can do to make the most of their space.
  “Decluttering is the number one thing you want to do,” sh
  
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• State of Emergency declared in Orleans, Niagara counties

  20-04-2017 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Leaders in Niagara County met in Olcott Thursday afternoon to declare a State of Emergency amid rising water levels at Lake Ontario.
  Those speaking gave details about preparing for anticipated flooding along the lake shore. The meeting included a question-and-answer session with public safety officials, including Sheriff James Voutour, County Manager Rick Updegrove and Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz.
  Orleans County officials also declared a
  
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• Niagara County officials declare State of Emergency

  20-04-2017 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Leaders in Niagara County met in Olcott Thursday afternoon to declare a State of Emergency amid rising water levels at Lake Ontario.
  Those speaking gave details about preparing for anticipated flooding along the lake shore. The meeting included a question-and-answer session with public safety officials, including Sheriff James Voutour, County Manager Rick Updegrove and Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz.
  One week ago, Orleans County Sheriff Rand
  
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• Lewiston native killed in apparent California murder-suicide

  20-04-2017 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (WIVB) — A western New York family is mourning the loss of a loved one after an apparent murder-suicide more than 2,500 miles away.
  Police in West Hollywood, California say Whitney Washuta was shot and killed outside of her home Tuesday night.
  Washuta was from Lewiston but moved out west with her sister.
  Investigators believe Washuta’s ex-boyfriend Kyle Ramsey ambushed the 25-year-old while she was walking her dog, and shot her multiple times.
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• Sabres release GM Tim Murray, Head Coach Dan Bylsma

  20-04-2017 16:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Sabres General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma have been released, the team announced on Thursday morning.
  The release of Murray and Bylsma comes the week after the GM held a conference reflecting on what he called a “very disappointing season,” which ended with 33 wins and 37 losses.
  MORE | Watch the conference here.
  Both Murray and Bylsma’s future with the team appeared ambiguous during the conference, as Murray said “Th
  
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• Man transported to Strong Memorial after severe laceration in Medina

  20-04-2017 15:57 via wivb.com
  
  MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 29-year-old man was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester via Mercy Flight Wednesday evening after suffering a lacerated artery.
  The man had fallen into a window, causing severe injury to his arm. He sustained extreme blood loss from the injury.
  A village of Medina police officer was flagged down for help by a bystander around 6:39 p.m. Wednesday. The officer assisted the patient and called Orleans County Sheriff’s dispatch for help. Village of M
  
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• Central Terminal supporters make final push for train station site

  20-04-2017 04:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  A big step in the decision on where to put a new train station in Buffalo takes place Thursday.
  “Everybody said Central Terminal, I mean they said it’s a no brainier, why are we debating this,” said Legislator Betty Jean Grant.
  Some city leaders and east side residents made a final push for Buffalo’s new train station Wednesday.
  “It is a shame and a travesty that the new train station goes anywhere else, but the Central Terminal,&r
  
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• Community leaders help young men turn their lives around

  20-04-2017 02:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Gun violence has taken the lives of at least 17 people in the City of Buffalo this year. Many of the victims are young men.
  A group of community leaders has been working to turn young men away from all types of violence.
  They gather at the headquarters for Back to Basics Outreach Ministries on Buffalo’s East Side to talk about how to channel young people into positive programs.
  “A lot of the reasons our kids are on the street is because there’s simpl
  
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• Hundreds of people expected to march in support of STEM programs this weekend

  20-04-2017 01:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- More than 700 people are expected to walk in support of STEM fields on Saturday. The Buffalo March for Science is an effort to push back against proposed cuts to funding for science, math, technology, engineering and medical programs.
  The march will start at 1:00 p.m. Soldier’s Circle and travel to Delaware Park, where there will be science fair.
  Speakers include Erie County Health Commissioner Gale Burstein and Dr. Liesl Folks, the dean of UB’s School of E
  
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• Gov. Cuomo approves funding for fence around Wheatfield landfill

  20-04-2017 01:29 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)- Plans to build a fence around a Wheatfield landfill are moving forward. The former Niagara Sanitation Landfill held industrial waste, including waste from Love Canal. The Love Canal waste has been removed and incinerated out of state.
  Town of Wheatfield leaders and people living near the landfill have been pushing for years to build a fence around the site. It will prevent ATV’s and dirt bikes from driving through the property, churning up the soil.
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• 30 in 30: safety Obi Melifonwu

  20-04-2017 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – “Choosing me would be one of the best decisions they’ve ever made,” safety Obi Melifonwu said.
  UConn safety Obi Melifonwu is a phyical freak. The 6-foot-4 inch prospect, has blazing speed and can play all over the defensive backfield
  “My first three years I played a lot of field safety. I’ve been in the post this season as well.
   
  The 4-year starter was a first-team All-American athletic conference selection and was the Huskies top
  
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• 30 in 30: Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster

  20-04-2017 01:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – USC wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster racked up a lot of stats in his three college seasons. He hauled in 213 passes for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns.
  He has good size — at 6-foot-1 he weights 215 pounds. Scouts have compared him to veteran wide out Anquan Boldin.
  “I’m a very inside out side guy. I am very comfortable especially, going into my junior year I was in double coverage a lot. My coach moved me around playing on the inside.
  
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• Pigeon facing new charges, additional jail time

  20-04-2017 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The former leader of Erie County’s Democratic party, and two of his cohorts, set up an illegal committee to fund the election of three local politician, according to the state attorney general.
  Steve Pigeon, Kristy Mazurek and David Pfaff each pleaded not guilty to charges they set up a political action committee in order to hide the fact they were breaking campaign finance laws, that they failed to report tens of thousands of dollars to the state board of elec
  
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• 30 in 30: Cornerback Kevin King

  20-04-2017 00:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – “I have those intangibles that can’t be taught,” Kevin King said.
  Size is also something that can’t be taught, and King is extremely tall for a cornerback, coming in at 6-foot-3 inches. He also ran a very solid 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. Physically he seems to be an ideal man-to-man cornerback at the next level.
  “We played man a lot and we had to do it and our coach trusted us to do it. We played man all the time and I got com
  
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• 30 in 30: wide receiver John Ross

  20-04-2017 00:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – “I was gifted with speed so I use it best as I can,” John Ross said at the NFL combine.
  The Washington wide receiver is officially stuff of legend after gunning for the all-time NFL combine 40-yard dash record…
  “I’m gonna try, I don’t wanna say too much like in everything, but I’m gonna try.”
  And then… setting it. 4.22.
  Ross’ speed is his calling card — especially when compared to the other top recei
  
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• Suspect charged with murder following Buffalo stabbing

  20-04-2017 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say they have made an arrest in relation to a fatal stabbing.
  Justin Johnson died on April 17 after being stabbed on N. Division St. days earlier.
  The same day Johnson died, a suspect, Buffalo resident Hillard Smith, was arrested.
  Charges against Smith were upgraded to murder after Johnson died.
  
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• Jack Eichel to play on 2017 U.S. Men’s National Team

  20-04-2017 00:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the second time, Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel will play on the U.S. Men’s National Team in hockey.
  The team will compete at the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federal Men’s World Championship, which goes from May 5-21 in Cologne, Germany and Paris, France.
  This will be the sixth time Eichel represents Team USA in his career.
  
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• Pennsylvania-based teen retailer Rue 21 closing 400 stores

  20-04-2017 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
  The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
  The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic a
  
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