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• “Shark Girl” exhibit is coming to Albright-Knox

  26-05-2017 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – An exhibit devoted to Canalside favorite “Shark Girl” will open Saturday at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
  “Shark Girl: Never Quite There” includes Shark Girl sculptor Casey Riordan Millard’s many depictions of the beloved half-girl, half-shark figure- including works on paper, paintings, sculptures and installations.
  The exhibit will be on view until Oct. 1.
  Shark Girl has been one of Millard’s primary motifs for decades, emerging
  
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• Parade candy sparks debate in Lockport

  26-05-2017 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)- Those marching in the Lockport Memorial Day Parade will gather at Veteran’s Park Sunday afternoon.
  Teresa Manna won’t be there; she says it’s because she spoke up.
  Manna founded the the United Stockings Sailors Soldiers, a group that sends care packages to those serving abroad.
  Since 2011, the group’s been participating in the Lockport Memorial Day Parade.
  This year, Manna claims a disagreement over candy got her kicked out.
  She wrote a letter expre
  
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• Three people from Buffalo charged in crack cocaine trafficking case

  26-05-2017 23:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people from Buffalo have been charged in a crack cocaine trafficking case.
  Derrick Pitts, 46, Shawn Cunningham, 46, and Travel Jefferson, 36, all of Buffalo, have been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine.
  According to acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., who is handling the case, between April 2017 and May 17, 2017, the three defendants conspired to sell an
  
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• How you can protect your dog from Black Fly bites

  26-05-2017 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — This season Black Flies are causing some concern among pet owners. All pets, but most commonly dogs are seeing more bites than usual. Dr. Michael Rickwald explained why and what you can do if this is happening to your fur baby.
  It’s not uncommon to hear about animals suffering from bug bites this time of year. Usually you hear about ticks and fleas but this year, Black Fly bites are very common too. Dr. Rickwald told News 4 why. He said, “Black Flies
  
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• Fredonia man charged with sexual abuse

  26-05-2017 22:03 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Fredonia man has been charged with two counts of first degree sexual abuse and other charges following a warrant arrest at a Temple Street address.
  Carmelo Hernandez, 58, was charged with two counts of first degree sex abuse, second degree sexual conduct against a child, and seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Friday.
  Hernandez had an active  warrant for his arrest on the sexual abuse and sexual conduct charges out of Chautauqua
  
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• 2017 Taste of Buffalo vendor lineup announced

  26-05-2017 21:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The vendor list for the 2017 Taste of Buffalo has been released.
  Sixty-one restaurants will participate in this year’s event, July 8 and 9 on Delaware Avenue from Chippewa Street to Niagara Square, as well as six New York State wineries.  There are fourteen new restaurants and two new wineries in total.
   
        getfried Fry Café*, Buffalo                           &
  
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• Ariana Grande planning benefit concert in Manchester

  26-05-2017 20:39 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande has vowed to return to Manchester, England, to give a concert to raise money for the victims of Monday’s deadly bombing at her show there.
  In a statement on Friday, the pop star says “we won’t let hate win” and offered to “extend my hand and heart and everything I possibility can give to you and yours.”
  “Our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, tom love more, to sing loude
  
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• People impersonating Erie County Water Authority workers reported in Amherst

  26-05-2017 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) says people have been posing as water meter workers in the Town of Amherst.
  Those who actually work for the ECWA travel in white and blue vehicles that bear an ECWA decal on both sides.
  The workers themselves wear a blue uniform that has an ECWA emblem on it. They also carry photo identification badges.
  The ECWA wants all customers to make sure anyone who claims to work for them fits this description.
  If customers are not s
  
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• Sabres: Rochester Americans coach Dan Lambert fired

  26-05-2017 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Sabres announced on Friday that Rochester Americans coach Dan Lambert was released.
  Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill released a statement on the matter:
  “I would like to thank Dan for his hard work and contributions to our organization during the last two seasons and I wish him the best in the future,” Botterill said. “I felt this was the right move for both the Sabres and Amerks and we will begin the process of searching for a new
  
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• Repairs on NY highways pause over busy holiday weekend

  26-05-2017 18:58 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Repair crews on New York state highways are taking a break over the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
  Road and bridge construction projects on state highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Tuesday. State officials say some work may continue behind concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
  Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. AAA estimates that about 34.6 million Americans will be taking long car trips away from
  
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• Ransomville Speedway postpones Friday event

  26-05-2017 18:32 via wivb.com
  
  RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in four weeks, Ransomville Speedway has postponed planned races.
  Rain-saturated grounds at the track have forced them to move Friday night’s event.
  “The rain that has fallen over the last 24 hours plus the rain that is expected in the forecast throughout the day has forced us to cancel tonight,” Ransomville Speedway General Manager Jenn Martin said.
  The Street Stocks and Novice Sportsman races schedule
  
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• State Police: Woman tries to steal underwear, cherries from Walmart

  26-05-2017 18:08 via wivb.com
  
  ALLEGANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police say a woman tried to steal underwear and a bag of cherries from Walmart.
  After a shoplifter was reported around 8 p.m. Thursday, Troopers responded to the Walmart in Allegany.
  They say Belmont resident Stormy McEntire, 24, tried to leave the store without paying for the merchandise.
  McEntire was charged with petit larceny and given a court appearance ticket for next month.
  
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• Reservations being accepted for picnic shelter program during Erie County Fair

  26-05-2017 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Agricultural Society is now accepting reservations for its picnic shelter program.
  The program goes from Aug. 9-20, during the Erie County Fair.
  The shelters are located at Hickory Tree Park, which is near the fair’s midway. 25 to 1,000 people can be accommodated at the fairgrounds setting, and reservations include tables, chairs, electricity, discounted gate admissions and ride packages.
  Information on rental rates and ticket packages
  
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• Canalside adding new activities, events under new management group

  26-05-2017 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the weather is warming up and the summer season unofficially starts up, thousands of people are looking forward to heading to the waterfront.
  “People go where people are and there are a lot of people here,” said Tom Dee, the President of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation.
  And a lot of people go to Canalside – more than 1.5 million last year. Under new management group, they’re hoping more people will hit the waterfront dest
  
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• Orleans County man accused of holding woman captive for 7 weeks

  26-05-2017 17:19 via wivb.com
  
  RIDGEWAY, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – An Orleans County man was arraigned this week on charges linked to police accusations that he held a woman captive and raped her repeatedly for 7 weeks.
  The man being charged is Gerardo Quiros, and police say all this happened at his home in Ridgeway on Route 104.
  It took police several days to apprehend Quiros.
  He was eventually found in Niagara County.
  According to court paperwork, Quiros both raped and beat the woman over the course of almost 2 months.
  The Orl
  
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• DEC advises motorists to be alert for turtles crossing the road

  26-05-2017 17:11 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants to remind the public that the state’s native turtles are on the move in May and June seeking sandy areas or loose soil to lay their eggs. Drivers that see a turtle on the road should use caution and should not swerve suddenly or leave their lane of travel, but take care to avoid hitting turtles while driving.
  The DEC says that in New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year when
  
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• Wednesday warrant sweep nets 7 arrests in Erie County

  26-05-2017 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff’s office recently conducted a warrant sweep that led to seven people being arrested.
  The following Buffalo residents were arrested on family court warrants:
  Norma Lattimore, 23
  Daniel Batherson, 30
  Samuel Pezzino, 25
  Nathan Schroeder, 41
  William Hodge, 27
  Renee Kujawa-Adragna, 40
  Darrick Booker, 25
  Batherson and Schroeder are being held at the Erie County Holding Center — Batherson on $1,000 bail and Schroeder on $10,000
  
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• Batavia Downs to hold job fair

  26-05-2017 16:29 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel is looking for some help.
  They will host a job fair on Wednesday, June 7 in Paddock Events Room. The event will have two sessions, one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and another from 5-7 p.m.
  “We’re gearing up for a busy summer season,” Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel President & CEO, Henry Wojtaszek said. “Batavia Downs has openings in not only Food and Beverage, but Security, Housekeeping, Marketing and pos
  
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• AAA: Nearly 40 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles this weekend

  26-05-2017 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — AAA expects 39.3 million people to travel at least 50 miles from home on Memorial Day weekend.
  The holiday travel period is defined as Thursday through Monday, AAA says.
  “The expected spike in Memorial Day travel mirrors the positive growth seen throughout the travel industry this year,” Carol DiOrio, vice president of travel at AAA Western and Central New York, said. “Higher confidence has led to more consumer spending, and many Americans are
  
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• Developers to remodel Shea’s Seneca Theatre

  26-05-2017 15:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s theater community will soon have a new stage to bring life to.
  The historic, old Shea’s Seneca Theater will have room for performances, and a whole lot more.
  Developers showed off their plans to remodel the old building in south Buffalo.
  There will be more than 20 new apartments, a cafe, a banquet space and a 130-seat theater.
  “We’re trying to use the building as a catalyst for greater development along the commercial corridor, so no
  
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• PA man breaks Plinko record on “The Price Is Right”

  26-05-2017 14:43 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WIVB) — The Price is Right is no stranger to its fair share of freak outs and overly excited contestants, but when you break a record, you’re likely to really freak out.
  Millerton, Pennsylvania native Ryan Belz won $31,500 while playing Plinko on Thursday.
  Belz beat the old record of $30,050.
  Millerton is roughly a half hour outside of Elmira.
  
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• Class action lawsuit filed against Tonawanda Coke plant

  26-05-2017 13:35 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new class action lawsuit was filed against the Tonawanda Coke plant.
  The lawsuit is for anyone whose quality of life might have been affected by the plant.
  About four years ago, Tonawanda Coke was convicted of violating the federal Clean Air Act after mishandling hazardous waste.
  The company has to pay for a soil study to see if, and how far pollution from the plant has spread.
  It is not clear how lawyers will respond to the lawsuit.
  
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• Group says Grand Island toll plazas are hazardous to health

  26-05-2017 13:25 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group says the Grand Island toll plazas slow down traffic and could be hazardous to your health.
  The organization, called “Western New York for Grand Island Toll Barrier Removal,” hosted an environmental and health summit last night in the Town of Tonawanda.
  They point to a report from the state that links elevated levels of pollution on Grand Island to tailpipe emissions.
  They say those are coming from cars that are stopped on the bridge.
  “T
  
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• Police looking for help finding missing man

  26-05-2017 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are looking for help finding an elderly, missing man.
  Rafael Vizcarrodo-Ocasio, 77, is six-feet tall, weighs 220 pounds and has white hair.
  He was last seen driving a blue smart car, and News 4 was told he likes to go shopping in West Seneca.
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
  
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• Crews rebuild sandbag walls in Olcott after demolished by high waves

  26-05-2017 06:28 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Severe weather and heavy wave action caused several sandbag walls to collapse along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Olcott Thursday.
  Eight fire departments across Niagara County stepped up to rebuild the walls Thursday evening before conditions worsen.
  Emergency officials told News 4 the sandbag walls are just a temporary defense to fight the rising waters. The walls decrease the amount of water coming into the harbor, but Thursday the walls couldn’t stand up agai
  
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• Bills veterans back for second round of OTAs

  26-05-2017 04:25 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – This was a good sign for Bills fans — Eric Wood was back on the practice field. It’s the first time the media had seen him on the field since he broke his leg in Seattle last season. He’s still unable to practice everyday but when he is on the field he’s not limited.
  “I’m healed at this point so there’s not a lot of risk in playing,” Wood said. “I’ve just got to get back to where I’m playing
  
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• Batavia firefighters save ducklings caught in storm drain

  26-05-2017 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The city of Batavia fire department performed a different sort of rescue Thursday when they saved several ducklings that had gotten stuck in a storm drain.
  The baby wood ducks had been trying to cross West Main Street when they became trapped in the storm drain.
  City firefighters were able to rescue the ducklings from the drain.
  
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• Elma mortgage services company to close, costing 179 jobs

  26-05-2017 04:00 via wivb.com
  
  ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a mortgage services company located in Elma, has announced that it will shut down in August, losing 179 jobs.
  The given closing date for the business is Aug. 21, the same as the layoff date.
  Affected Nationstar workers are not represented by a union.
  The reason given for closing is “economic” in Nationstar’s WARN report.
  
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• Designated Drivers of Buffalo adding extra drivers, hours for Memorial Day weekend

  26-05-2017 03:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – To help promote responsible drinking over Memorial Day weekend, Designated Drivers of Buffalo will be adding extra drivers, extra hours of availability, member rates to anyone requesting a ride, and half-off for all active military members as well as veterans will valid military ID.
  To request transportation, individuals or businesses should call 716-202-2222.
  Designated Drivers of Buffalo is a drinking and driving prevention company that helps offer an alternative t
  
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• Team behind Allen Street Poutine bringing poutine, ice cream, to Hertel Avenue

  26-05-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The owners of Allen Street Poutine Company are bringing their authentic Canadian dishes to Hertel Avenue- with a sweet twist.
  Hertel Avenue Poutine & Cream is set to open next week at 1488 Hertel Ave., at the corner of Sterling Avenue (next to Family Video).
  The restaurant will offer a variety of poutine dishes as well as house-made ice cream products, including “freak shakes” (unconventional, quirky milkshakes) and “creamy buns” (locally
  
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• “Poutine and Cream” opens on Hertel Ave

  26-05-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hertel Avenue Poutine & Cream held its grand opening Wednesday. ]
  The new restaurant, by the owners of Allen Street Poutine Company, brings the same authentic Canadian dishes offered at their Allen Street location with a sweet twist.
  Hertel Avenue Poutine & Cream is located at 1488 Hertel Ave., at the corner of Sterling Avenue (next to Family Video).
  The restaurant offers a variety of poutine dishes as well as house-made ice cream products, including &ld
  
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• Audit of Tonawanda Housing Authority uncovers years of abuse

  26-05-2017 02:10 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Last April, the New York State Comptroller’s Office launched an audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority.
  It had been more than a decade since the agency’s last audit. And the state’s findings showed it was not only long overdue, but the information uncovered was also very telling.
  Things have changed at the Tonawanda Housing Authority, after what’s been described as years of shoddy, secretive, even salacious behavior by the previous adminis
  
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• Tax relief for homeowners battling ash borer gains momentum in Albany

  26-05-2017 02:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It can be heartbreaking to watch a big beautiful ash tree slowly die over the years, after it has been infested by the emerald ash borer beetle (EAB), then spend as much $2,000 to have a dead tree removed.
  Paying thousands of dollars to have a dead tree cut down can be a hardship for some homeowners, but if they wait, and their big tree gets uprooted in bad weather, the resulting damage can wreak more havoc.
  State Sen. Tim Kennedy is leading the charge in Albany to
  
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• WATCH: Body cam video shows controversial DWI arrest

  26-05-2017 01:55 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The circumstances surrounding the dismissal of a DWI charge for the daughter of a well known Niagara County attorney has garnered the interest of the state.
  The state said they’re not looking at the judge who last week threw out the DWI charge against Rachel Winter.
  But the state’s investigation is expected to be based heavily on the video taken from the body camera of the arresting Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputy.
  In the video, a Niagara Coun
  
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• Huge cyclones found at Jupiter’s poles

  26-05-2017 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Monstrous cyclones are churning over Jupiter’s poles, until now a largely unexplored region that is more turbulent than scientists expected.
  NASA’s Juno spacecraft spotted the chaotic weather at the top and bottom of Jupiter once it began skimming the cloud tops last year, surprising researchers who assumed the giant gas planet would be relatively boring and uniform down low.
  “What we’re finding is anything but that is the truth. It&
  
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