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• South Buffalo School briefly evacuated for natural gas smell

  06-06-2017 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  SOUTH BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Notre Dame Academy at Abbott Road near Dorrance was briefly evacuated Tuesday after a strong odor of natural gas filled the building.
  Students and staff were escorted outside for about an hour until the smell dissipated.
  The smell originated from work being done by National Fuel on a major gas line  in the area. the entire neighborhood smelled like natural gas.
  
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• Homeland security conference underway in Buffalo

  06-06-2017 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The threat of terrorism is constantly evolving.Top security experts are gathering in Buffalo this week to share, listen and learn from other agencies.“It’s going to continue. We have a fight and we’re going to be out there every day,” said David Godfrey, a Niagara County legislator and chair of the public safety committee.“We’re at war, and we have been every single day since 9/11. It’s important that we recognize that and w
  
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• Strategic Financial Solutions is bringing 1,500 jobs to WNY

  06-06-2017 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Strategic Financial Solutions is coming to Western New York and bringing 1,500 client servicing and sales consultant positions.
  Strategic Financial Solutions made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, along with Empire State Development. The 60,000 sq. ft. contact center will be located in Amherst International Park on Wehrle Drive near Youngs Road.
  Strategic Financial Solutions is a New York City-based debt consolidation company, and the Empire State Development Co
  
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• Strategic Financial Services is bringing 1,500 jobs to WNY

  06-06-2017 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Strategic Financial Services is coming to WNY and bringing 1,500 client servicing and sales consultant positions.
  Strategic Financial Services made the announcement Wednesday, along with Empire State Development. The 60,000 sq. ft. contact center will be located in Amherst International Park on Wehrle Drive near Youngs Road.
  Strategic Financial Solutions is a New York City-based debt consolidation company.
   
  
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• 1,500 jobs coming to WNY

  06-06-2017 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A leading financial services firm coming to Western New York and bringing 1,500 client servicing and sales consultant positions, Empire State Development announced Tuesday.
  ESD will hold a press conference 1 p.m. Wednesday to make the announcement.
  Representatives from Strategic Financial Solutions, a New York City-based debt consolidation company, will speak, as well as Howard Zemsky of Empire State Development.
  The press conference will be held at 115 Lawrence Bell
  
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• “Big Run” is planned for Wednesday at Outer Harbor

  06-06-2017 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Fleet Feet Sports is celebrating Global Running Day (June 7) with a 5K fun run at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor on Wednesday.
  Over 200 people have signed up to participate in the “Big Run” at Wilkeson Point, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard.
  The run is open to runners of all ages and abilities. Cost is $10 and includes a T-shirt and finisher’s medal.
  For more information, visit http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/TheBigRun.
  
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• Lockport survivor celebrates 5 year anniversary of ending domestic violence cycle

  06-06-2017 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this same day 5 years ago Jessica Cassick’s ex was arrested, and out of her life.
  “I went into the safe house and I’ve been moving forward ever since,” said Jessica Cassick of Lockport.
  She officially broke free from the cycle of domestic violence, thanks to the help of the YWCA’s safe house and transitional programs.
  “I went from there into Carolyn’s House in Niagara Falls and then from there into the transitional throug
  
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• Buffalo man faces first degree murder charges in stabbing death

  06-06-2017 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo man is facing first degree murder charges, among other charges, after fatally stabbing the boyfriend of a former girlfriend.
  Hillard Smith, 46, of Buffalo, is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, first degree burglary, third degree assault, two counts of second degree menacing, two counts of third degree criminal possession of a weapon, and two counts of first degree criminal contempt.
  Smith is charged with breaking into his former girlfr
  
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• East Aurora man pleads guilty to sex act involving a minor

  06-06-2017 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – An East Aurora man has pleaded guilty to performing an oral sexual act on a  six-year-old child.
  Charles Ernst, 34, of East Aurora, pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree criminal sex act in Erie County Court.
  Ernst faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced 9:30 a.m. July 5. Ernst will also have to register as a sex offender upon release.
   
   
   
   
  
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• May was record recycling month for city of Buffalo

  06-06-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The city of Buffalo reached its highest recycling numbers to date in the month of May 2017, city mayor Byron Brown’s office reported Tuesday.
  Last month, the city’s curbside “green tote” program collected 1,513.77 tons of recycling- the weight of 252 elephants, the mayor’s office stated.
  City residents are encouraged to take part in a new recycling initiative called Recycling: Let’s Do This!
  For more information or to register for
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty in deadly August shooting

  06-06-2017 22:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in a deadly Aug. 2016 shooting.
  Daren Alexis, 33, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in the case just as jury selection began for his trial in State Supreme Court.
  Alexis fatally shot 26-year-old Jadero Kelley of Buffalo on Aug. 5, 2016, in the vicinity of 128 French St.
  Alexis previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
   
  He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced 9:30 a.m. July
  
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• Jamestown man found with stolen pistol after attempting to evade police

  06-06-2017 22:06 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – An attempt to evade Jamestown Police ended in criminal weapons charges for a 27-year-old Jamestown man.
  James C. B. Blue was charged with fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property and second degree criminal possession of a weapon Tuesday.
  On Monday afternoon, Jamestown Police were dispatched to the area of 1063 E. 2nd St. for a person with a weapon complaint. While at the scene, police saw two subjects evade police contact and enter the rear of 1063 E. S
  
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• Three charged following search warrant execution in Jamestown

  06-06-2017 21:57 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people are facing charges following a search warrant execution at a Crescent Street apartment following an investigation into stolen property.
  Jamestown Police served the search warrant at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning after receiving information regarding the location of possible stolen property.
  Inside of the apartment, police found stolen property including a 12 gauge shotgun, laptop computers and a large machete.
  Officers also found a large quantity of metha
  
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• Olcott residents watching the water while anticipating winds, more rain

  06-06-2017 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) —  “I don’t think the water is going to get over this wall,” said Donald Pohl, from Newfane, who is coming to the Lake Ontario shore to check on the water level.
  Pohl says he remembers how high the water came up in the 1940s and says he thought it was pretty bad then. The wall he’s talking about seeing now is a man-made berm, considered a living shoreline.
  Many hope the water stays below it as those living along the lakeshore have seen signi
  
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• Ride-sharing services clear to start on June 29

  06-06-2017 19:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ride-sharing services will touch down in Western New York June 29, in time for Independence Day weekend.
  The original start date for ride-sharing services in Western New York was July 9. Both the state Senate and the state House of Assembly drafted legislation to allow the services to start ten days earlier to help curtail drinking and driving over the holiday weekend.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bills into law late Monday.
   
   
  
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• Items included in “Fill the Backpack” donations can help kids be healthier

  06-06-2017 18:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Apple sauce and fruit and grain bars are two of the items included in “Fill the Backpack” donation bags, which will go to local children who qualify for free or reduced lunch to ensure that they have enough to eat outside of school.
  Foods like those are beneficial to children because they aren’t a source of empty calories, unlike many foods available to children, Fidelis Care chief medical officer Vincent Marcello said.
  “Fill the Backpack&rdqu
  
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• With a lakeshore flood warning in effect for Niagara County, officials prepare

  06-06-2017 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Many Niagara County residents living along the shore of Lake Ontario have already seen their property damaged by rising lake levels and flooding.
  Some homeowners have already lost 15 to 20 feet of property, and their homes could now be at risk.
  A lakeshore flood warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon to 11 a.m. Wednesday for Niagara and Orleans counties. A combination of very high lake levels and brisk Northeast winds will locally increase lake lev
  
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• CRIMESTOPPERS: Up to $1,000 offered for info about man wanted for armed robbery

  06-06-2017 17:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted on a bench warrant.
  Cedrick Bradberry, 36, is wanted by the United States Marshal Services and Niagara Falls Police Department for a bench warrant for first degree robbery with a firearm, fourth degree grand larceny, endangering the welfare of a child, second degree menacing, and second degree burglary.
  He is known to stay at an address on Ferry Avenue in Niagara Falls.
  The subject ma
  
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• UPDATE: Paris police say security operation near Notre Dame Cathedral is over

  06-06-2017 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — A security operation near Notre Dame Cathedral is over after one attacker was wounded, police say.
  An unidentified assailant attacked a police officer near Notre Dame Cathedral on Tuesday, and the officer then shot and wounded the attacker, Paris police said.
  A police union official, Cedric Michel, said a man armed with a hammer went after the police officer, who was patrolling the esplanade in front of the world-famous cathedral known for its gothic architecture and gargoyles
  
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• Pedestrian hit by driver in Niagara Falls

  06-06-2017 16:44 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 19-year-old woman is in the hospital recovering following a late-night accident at John B. Daly boulevard and Falls Street. Police tell News 4 the woman stepped into the street and got hit by a driver from Canada around 9:45 p.m.
  That driver swerved, but the pedestrian still hit his passenger side door. Paramedics took her to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the pedestrian was at fault an
  
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• See how easy it is to “Fill the Backpack”

  06-06-2017 15:49 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Children from around Western New York are counting on your help the next time you shop at Wegmans! Our Fill the Backpack campaign continues through Sunday, June 18th.
  The stores have pre-packaged brown bags with food. You can simply pick up one (or several bags) and take them to cashier. Wegmans employees take care of the rest.
  Our ambitious goal this year is 160,000 pounds of food, but we can do it with your help!
  Michele Mehaffy from Wegmans explained how worke
  
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• U2 to play New Era Field Sept. 5

  06-06-2017 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Irish rock U2 will play New Era Field on Sept. 5 on their “The Joshua Tree 2017” tour.
  “The Joshua Tree Tour 2017” will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic fifth album.
  The Buffalo date was just announced among other newly added dates, including Detroit and San Diego.
  Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. June 12 and are available for $294.50, $169.50, $104.50, $74.50, $39.50. Tickets are available at LiveNation.com,
  Ticketmaster.com, or
  
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• Bradford officer fired after allegedly shoplifting meat

  06-06-2017 14:54 via wivb.com
  
  BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer has been fired over charges that he shoplifted about $10 worth of meat from a local Wal-Mart.
  Citations filed against 45-year-old Shayne Miller allege the Bradford patrolman stole packages of meat worth between $4.50 and $5 on April 21 and April 26. Online court records don’t list an attorney for Miller who has been mailed the citations, but not yet scheduled a hearing on either.
  Police Chief Chris Lucco told
  
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• Buffalo mother launches non-profit to help curb violence

  06-06-2017 05:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A grieving Buffalo mother is calling on the community to act to help solve dozens of homicides.
  “As long as they’re silent, the murders are going to continue,” said Saprina Wilkins, who lost her son to gun violence.
  On March 5, 2016, 22 year old James Mitchell was shot and killed on the 300 block of Weston Ave., at about 11 p.m. His mother told News 4 he was enrolled at Bryant and Stratton College, seeking a career in criminal justice.
  “He was d
  
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• Tenants question new charges by Lackawanna housing officials

  06-06-2017 01:15 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Residents of Lackawanna’s public housing are getting socked with new charges that could pose serious legal questions.
  They are getting fined for maintenance of common areas in the Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority’s three housing developments which they say is unfair, and they contacted Call 4 Action.
  John Ingram, one of the housing authority commissioners, and the president of the tenant council at Glover Gardens said the housing authority is in
  
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• AAA: NYS car seat laws are lagging

  06-06-2017 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Parents and caregivers could be putting small children at risk when it comes to using car seats, and part of that is because of what AAA describes as outdated car seat laws in the state of New York.
  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children ride in a rear-facing car seats until they are 2 years old, because forward-facing seats don’t provide enough protection for especially young children. And in the event of a crash, the violent push forward can b
  
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• Local analyst weighs in on SCOTUS taking cell phone location case

  06-06-2017 00:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y.(WIVB)- Monday, the Supreme Court announced it’s taking on a new case; Carpenter v. United States
  “They’re getting a lot of requests from lower courts. A lot of federal courts, even some state courts are looking at that issue,” said local attorney Barry Covert.
  That issue, is how private our devices deserve to be.
  The original 2011 case from Michigan relied on location records from a cell company without a warrant. Those records helped the prosecution li
  
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• Is ECMC’s new ER on track to break ground?

  06-06-2017 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Medical Center has moved forward with its plan to build a new state of the art emergency department, including selecting a general contractor that will oversee and lead the $58 million project.
  But members of the Erie County Legislature believed the project would be further along by now. Representatives from ECMC said legislators can thank themselves for that.
  The plan to borrow $100 million dollars for ECMC’s first major renovation to its emergency
  
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• Declassified nuclear films yield new insights for scientists

  06-06-2017 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Old films of U.S. nuclear weapons tests sat for decades in high-security vaults gathering dust.
  But now a crack team of scientists, film experts and software developers are breathing new life into these fascinating, yet frightening films.
  “When you open up these cans after being sealed up for 60 years, the first thing you smell is vinegar, and you know that the film is decomposing,” said Greg Spriggs, a weapon physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Labo
  
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• Friends remember recent grad after sudden death

  06-06-2017 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The SUNY Buffalo State community is mourning the loss of a recent graduate.Family members of 24-year-old Aysia Chambers say her body was found in her bed at her home on Staten Island Friday.
  The NYPD has not given a cause of death, and family members say they are waiting for autopsy results to come back.
  It was a complete shock for family and friends of Aysia Chambers, who all had high hopes for the recent grad. She had lived in Buffalo for six years and just re
  
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