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• Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band dies at age 69

  27-05-2017 21:47 via wivb.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A publicist for rock legend Gregg Allman says the organist and singer for The Allman Brothers Band has died. He was 69.Ken Weinstein confirmed Saturday that Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia.
  Allman had cancelled some 2016 tour dates for health reasons. In March 2017, he canceled performances for the rest of the year.
  After years of substance abuse, Allman contracted hepatitis C and underwent a 2010 liver transplant.
  Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Allman
  
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• President of Wardynski Meats, Ray Wardynski, dies at age 96

  27-05-2017 21:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Raymond Wardynski, President of Wardynski Meats, passed away peacefully in his Florida home overnight.
  Ray took over managing the business in 1945 and became President in the early 50’s. His son Skip has owned and operated Wardynski’s for the past 25 years.
  Wardynski was very active in the Western New York Community including several Polish American organizations.
   
  
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• Traveler’s beware: Keeping your information safe over Memorial Day Weekend

  27-05-2017 20:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  More than 39 million Americans hitting the road this holiday weekend, and with that comes a warning from Cyber Security Experts.
  It’s officially the busiest time to travel. Whether you’re hitting the road by car or plane, cyber security experts want you to think about not only the security of your home, but the security on your phone.
  Cyber Expert Arun Vishwanath said, “Realize that your privacy includes where you are and where you’re go
  
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• Two people shot during dispute in Buffalo

  27-05-2017 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police are investigating an overnight shooting at Jefferson and East Delavan.
  A man and woman, both in their early 20’s, were shot around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Police say it appears the shooting happened during a dispute involving a large group of people.
  Both were taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847-2255.
  
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• DWI charge after vehicle hits tree in Orchard Park Saturday

  27-05-2017 14:07 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo woman is accused of driving drunk and hitting a tree.
  Police were called to Orchard Park Road and Union Road around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, after receiving reports the car hit a tree.
  Officers who answered the call found a small SUV with front-end damage, they say was stuck to the tree.They determined the driver was going too fast, and didn’t make it around a curve in the road.
  Nikia Jackson, 41, of Buffalo, showed signs of intoxication, according to
  
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• New community playground opens in Hamburg

  27-05-2017 05:01 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – The new Hamburg Community Playground opened Friday with a public ribbon cutting ceremony.
  The $500,000 playground is the culmination of two years of planning, designing, fundraising, and building.
  The park, designed by Parkitects, Inc., is the largest and most unique playground the firm has created in Western New York to date.
   
  
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• Cloverbank Elementary school in Hamburg creates “patriotic clover” for aerial photo

  27-05-2017 04:42 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Students at Cloverbank Elementary School carried out their annual tradition Friday, creating a “patriotic clover” image for an  aerial photo.
  They had some help from the the Hamburg High School senior class who joined in the photo, wearing their graduation mortarboards.
  The whole school takes part every year to create a patriotic image, decked out in red, white, and blue. Over 700 people participated in Friday’s photo.
  The school also raised fu
  
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• Law enforcement increase patrols for Buffalo Marathon weekend

  27-05-2017 04:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several cyclists kicked off the Buffalo Marathon weekend with a pedal ride in the Queen City.
  “I’m trying to get to the full, that’s what I’m thinking about. It’s a great event Buffalo is a great city for running because it’s nice and flat. Same reason it’s a good city for cycling so doing both, why not,” said Anthony Caferro of Lackawanna.
  Tonight’s ride is one of several events kicking off marathon weekend, incl
  
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• Buffalo Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run

  27-05-2017 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run accident Friday night on Bailey Avenue and Lang Street.
  At approximately 6:40 p.m. Friday, a 60-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Bailey Avenue.
  The suspect vehicle is described as a newer Model Ford Edge with tinted windows and a glass sunroof, with liberty yellow license plates. The vehicle should have heavy front end damage as well
  
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• Boating season opens in Orleans County

  27-05-2017 03:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORLEANS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – The 2017 boating and fishing season is here, and the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division is here to help those enjoying the waterway.
  Small craft boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing is still allowed and has not been restricted despite water levels in Lake Ontario and local rivers being at an all-time high.
  Orleans County Sheriff Randy Bower is asking boaters to take into consideration the erosion happening along the shoreline properties
  
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• Two Dunkirk men indicted on federal cocaine charges

  27-05-2017 03:08 via wivb.com
  
   DUNKIIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two Dunkirk men have been indicted on federal cocaine charges after a grand jury returned a six-count indictment.
  Fred A. Santiago, 29, and Michael Pacheco, 27, were charged with conspiracy to distribute and distribution of five or more kilograms of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine, and maintaining a drug premise.
  Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan A. Tokash, who is handling the case, a state search warrant was execute
  
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• WNY elected officials offer to mediate cancer care dispute

  27-05-2017 02:19 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Nearly 6 months after going their separate ways, the breakup of CCS Oncology and Independent Health has turned into a bitter feud, but the cancer treatment group is trying a new tact to get back together. CCS has enlisted the help of several elected officials to try to get the health insurer back to the bargaining table.
  Independent Health refused to renew its contract with CCS Oncology, and the two officially parted company as of January 1, 2017. Independent He
  
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• Wet weather impacting western New York crops

  27-05-2017 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)- Heavy precipitation in western New York has had a big impact on local crops.
  For some growers, the rain is a welcome sight, as long as it stops here.
  Winemaker at Freedom Run Vineyard Ryan Sidoti says 2016 was an ideal season.
  “Last year was a great year because it rained a lot early on and then was dry for several months in a row,” he says.
  But once grapes have had their soak, growers want dry soil. That allows the grape to develop a rich flavor that make
  
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• Local family remembers man killed in motorcycle crash

  27-05-2017 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The corner of Condon and Roesch avenues now serves as a memorial to 22-year-old Alex Omar Figueroa, or as he was known to family and friends, “Macho.”
  “Everybody used to love him. Everybody, everybody knows Macho,” Alex’s sister said. “Everybody. Humble kid, a clown. He was awesome.”
  Orange spray paint used by Buffalo’s accident reconstruction team still marks the street. It’s a bright reminder for a young life ma
  
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