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• Scholar Athlete: Iroquois’ Connor Day

  26-04-2017 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – “We love him, I think he’s the best athlete in WNY. He’s definitely the best centefielder.”
  High praise for the Iroquois senior Connor Day. Who, like the rest of the baseball teammates, is stuck indoors today. But, that is generally where Day does most of his damage — indoors on a wrestling mat. He is a three time ECIC winner and a three time section six champion. Taking after his father, he committed himself to the sport.
  “Junior
  
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• Ramos sentenced for strangling mother of his young children

  26-04-2017 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man who was accused of driving the getaway car in the fatal shooting of an Anchor Bar employee was sentenced in an unrelated case.
  Gregory Ramos, 25, was accused of driving from the scene of the shooting that left Freddie Dizon dead in May of 2016.
  MORE | Find details on that case here.
  Prosecutors announced in March that Ramos was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking cri
  
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• Ruler manufacturer in Akron announces $2.9 million expansion

  26-04-2017 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  AKRON, N.Y. (WIVB) – The nation’s largest manufacturer of wooden rulers, yardsticks, and pencils, based in Akron, will undergo a $2.9 million expansion.
  AAkron Rule Corporation will make the investment to upgrade its current facilities, as well as creating 46 new jobs and retaining 148 jobs at the company.
  Empire State Development offered AAkron Rule $500,000 in performance-based Excelsior Job Program tax credits to encourage the company to make the expansion at its Akron location ra
  
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• Racist graffiti found on North Tonawanda playground

  26-04-2017 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Racial slurs, hate speech, and phrases like “drugs are good” were found on a North Tonawanda school playground Wednesday.
  The graffiti was being cleaned off of the playground at Meadow Elementary School in North Tonawanda late Wednesday afternoon, although kids were still playing on the playground.
  News 4 received a picture of the graffiti with children playing on the playground Tuesday afternoon. The sender, who wanted to remain anonymous, asked
  
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• Food Bank President to step down

  26-04-2017 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Food Bank of WNY announced on Wednesday that their President is stepping down.
  Marylou Borowiak, 57, has been with the Food Bank of WNY for more than 20 years.
  “This organization has grown so much over the past 20 years, and I am so proud of all the accomplishments and efficiencies our devoted team has achieved,” Borowiak said. “Hunger is a serious issue in our community, and it’s important to me, the Board, and our staff that we put those
  
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• NCCC President retires amid federal probe

  26-04-2017 22:46 via wivb.com
  
  SANBORN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amid a federal probe, Niagara County Community College’s President has retired.
  Federal authorities were investigating whether or not James Klyczek was involved in a bid rigging scheme related to the construction of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
  The $26 million facility was completed in 2012.
  Related to the selection process for law firms and contractors, News 4 obtained a series of emails from 2010 and 2011, where Klyczek urged staff to
  
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• Buffalo to celebrate older Americans with events in May

  26-04-2017 22:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — May, which is National Older Americans Month, will be celebrated in Buffalo.
  Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced a number of events taking place next month. Information, courtesy of Brown’s office, can be found below:
  MAY 2 – 11 AM – Broadway Market (999 Broadway)Jumpstart -You are never too old to have fun, get exercise, and receive healthy living informationSponsors include: Buffalo Fire, Erie County Senior Services Wellness Program, Wel
  
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• NY lawmakers: Compel Trump to release state tax returns

  26-04-2017 21:36 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would release the state tax returns for Donald Trump and other New Yorkers holding high office under legislation crafted by Democratic lawmakers.
  The measure introduced Wednesday doesn’t mention Trump by name, but it comes after the New York City Republican refused to release his tax returns during his successful run for the presidency last year.
  If the bill passes, the state would be required to release the past five years of state tax returns for Trump.
  
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• Buffalo woman pleads guilty in heroin ring case

  26-04-2017 21:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 24-year-old Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute.
  Kristen Boncore is one of 14 defendants to be indicted in a heroin trafficking ring investigation, which utilized court-ordered wiretaps as well as undercover purchases. She is the first to be convicted.
  According to U.S. Attorney George C. Burgasser, who is handling the case, between April 2014 and Sept. 28, 2015, Boncore conspired with others to distribute hero
  
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• 19-year-old admits to manslaughter after August shooting

  26-04-2017 21:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 19-year-old from Buffalo has admitted to first-degree manslaughter.
  Russell Adams fatally shot Myron Kemp, 29, at the intersection of Grant and Breckenridge streets on August 31.
  When he is sentenced on June 15, Adams faces up to 25 years in prison.
  
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• Fredonia Police announce they will be wearing body cameras during this weekend’s Fredfest

  26-04-2017 21:00 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Fredonia Police have announced that they are now wearing body cameras, in advance of the weekend of Fredfest from April 27 to 29.
  According to a Fredonia Police statement, officers are wearing the cameras to document events as they occur.
  All arrests will be posted to the Fredonia Police’s Facebook page for public viewing, the statement also said.
  During the weekend of Fredfest, judges will be holding court throughout the evening and into the night so that sus
  
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• Fredonia Police announce they will be wearing body cameras during “Fredfest” weekend

  26-04-2017 21:00 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Fredonia Police have announced that they are now wearing body cameras, in advance of the weekend of April 27 to 29.
  This weekend is the former traditional weekend of “Fredfest”, a celebration for college students toward the end of the spring semester. SUNY Fredonia canceled all Fredfest related campus activities in 2015.
  According to a Fredonia Police statement, officers are wearing the cameras to document events as they occur.
  All arrests will be p
  
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• Fredonia PD unveils new approach to ‘Fredfest’

  26-04-2017 21:00 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Fredonia Police have announced that they are now wearing body cameras, in advance of the weekend of April 27 to 29.
  This weekend is the former traditional weekend of “Fredfest”, a celebration for college students toward the end of the spring semester. SUNY Fredonia canceled all Fredfest related campus activities in 2015.
  According to a Fredonia Police statement, officers are wearing the cameras to document events as they occur.
  All arrests will be p
  
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• Buff State grad wins Food Network competition

  26-04-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo State graduate competed against 15 other celebrity chefs and became the Chopped Champion.
  On Tuesday, Lazarus Lynch won Food Network’s “Chopped All-Stars” Competition.
  He beat out three other Internet cooking stars last month to reach the finale.
  Lynch won $50,000 for 4-H. He says the organization means a lot to him because it inspired him to go to college.
  Now that all the hard work is done, Lynch and everyone who supp
  
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• Donations being accepted for upcoming AAUW book sale

  26-04-2017 19:19 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Time to clear your bookshelves and pass along those books you have already read.
  The American Association of University Women is now accepting book donations as volunteers prepare for their giant used book sale at the end of May.
  You may drop off books at their storefront in the Burlington Plaza at 1551 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst.
  They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday from 9 until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.
  
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• One pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run in Buffalo’s East Side

  26-04-2017 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a hit and run accident which injured two pedestrians Tuesday night.
  The accident occurred at East Ferry and Moselle Street just before 10 p.m.
  According to police reports, two vehicles were traveling eastbound on East Ferry Street when one vehicle, a Nissan minivan, struck the other vehicle. The two vehicles started to spin with the minivan first striking a pole and then striking four other vehicles and two pedestrians in a nearby par
  
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• Eden man accused of killing mother pleads not guilty to murder charges

  26-04-2017 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Eden man accused of killing his 79-year-old mother has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder charges.
  Wayne Kozak, 48, was in Eden Town Court Wednesday. He is charged with killing his mother,  Mary Louise Kozak, after she was found dead in the Eden home they shared last Thursday.
  Kozak was found later Thursday night in a motel in Erie, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania law enforcement came into Kozak’s room and took him into custody after a judge issue
  
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• Jon Peterson talks Buffalo Cabaret shows on Wake Up!

  26-04-2017 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Tuesday night, the cast of Cabaret took to the stage at Shea’s for their first performance.
  Jon Peterson, who plays The Emcee, appeared on Wake Up! Wednesday morning.
  See his interview with News 4’s Brittni Smallwood in the video above.
  
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• Another Schuele boys gang member pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine

  26-04-2017 18:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A member of the Schuele Boys Gang has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess more than 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute.
  Michael Robertson, 27, of Buffalo, is facing a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, with a maximum of 40 years.
  The Schuele Boys Gang, which operated in the Schuele Street area of the East Side of Buffalo, is believed to be responsible for multiple acts of violence and the distribution of illegal narcotics including co
  
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• Oops! Serena Williams made pregnancy public by accident

  26-04-2017 18:23 via wivb.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Serena Williams says she was taking a personal photo of her progressing pregnancy on Snapchat when she accidentally pressed the wrong button and made the post public.
  The photo of the tennis superstar in a one piece bathing suit was captioned “20 weeks.” Despite the lack of information, it immediately made headlines around the world last week. Her publicist later confirmed the pregnancy to The Associated Press.
  Williams told Gayle King at the
  
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• Gainsville man facing domestic charges after running from sheriff’s deputies

  26-04-2017 18:10 via wivb.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Gainsville man has been charged after attempting to flee from police following a domestic dispute Monday.
  Ervin Delude Sr., 45, was charged with first degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense, both felonies, as well as resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
  According to Wyoming County Sheriff’s reports, sheriff’s deputies responded to Dutton Road for a call of a domestic dispute. Upon arriving, patrol discovered that the male suspect
  
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• Labatt USA, Pegula Sports & Entertainment opening brewery, restaurant in Cobblestone District

  26-04-2017 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The five-story warehouse building at 79 Perry Street will soon have a new look and new life as Labatt USA takes on a new venture in partnership with Pegula Sports and Entertainment.
  Wednesday, representatives from both groups came together with city leaders at Alumni Plaza at the Key Bank Center to announce redevelopment plans for the 79,000 square foot building at the corner of Illinois and Perry Streets, which the Pegula organization bought last year.
  When the reno
  
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• Local cheerleading teams heading to world championship events in Florida

  26-04-2017 16:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York Icons Buffalo is sending three cheerleading teams to summit and world championship events in Orlando.
  These girls practice two to three times a week and compete two to three times a month.
  “Lots of dedication, and time consuming,” New York Icons Buffalo Owner Jarron Shockley said. “It’s really rewarding that they get to go to this event. We look forward to it and try really hard to get there. Luckily, we get to take three teams to thi
  
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• News 4 takes home 3 Edward R. Murrow Awards

  26-04-2017 15:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Tuesday, it was announced that WIVB was the winner of three Edward R. Murrow Awards for 2017.
  The awards are given to television, digital and radio organizations around the world.
  “Remarkable journalism is being done every day in newsrooms across this country,” said Radio Television Digital News Associaition (RTDNA) Chair Vincent Duffy. “We’re proud to recognize the most outstanding ways journalists are keeping the public informed, hol
  
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• Early morning fire damages downtown sandwich shop

  26-04-2017 13:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) – Buffalo Firefighters are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a sandwich shop in Downtown Buffalo Wednesday.
  It started around 5:45 a.m.
  The fire began in a storage area of Chris’ NY Sandwich Co. on Delaware Avenue.
  The flames were contained to the restaurant, but smoke spread to adjacent apartments. Residents say they found heavy smoke in their hallways. All of them got out of the building safely. They are back in at this time.
  The fire caused $300 thousand i
  
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• Basements flooding in older sections of Amherst

  26-04-2017 02:39 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – As rain-swollen creeks threaten to flood neighborhoods across Western New York, groundwater is posing a new threat in parts of Amherst. Several basements have flooded in the Snyder and Eggertsville neighborhoods, and town officials say it is because the basements are not equipped with working sump pumps.
  Amherst homeowner Rachel Weissfeld said during the peak of heavy rain late Thursday night, storm water bubbled up through an antiquated floor drain in her basement,
  
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• VIDEO: Accident scene on Dick Rd. in Depew

  26-04-2017 00:11 via wivb.com
  
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) — A News 4 viewer sent in videos of an accident scene in Depew.
  The accident on Dick Rd., near George Urban Blvd. appears to have involved a bicycle.
  The road was closed between Walden Ave. and George Urban Blvd.
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• Rep. Collins, Niagara County officials inspect property damage along lakeshore

  26-04-2017 00:01 via wivb.com
  
  NEWFANE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Chris Collins and Niagara County officials inspected property damage along the Lake Ontario shoreline Tuesday morning.
  The lake is higher than it has been in 40 years, and is expected to rise another foot by May 14.
  While flooding has been minimal so far, experts worry it will get worse and possibly require evacuations.
  Congressman Collins blames the problem on the International Joint Commission.
  “We’re going to see this shoreline continu
  
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