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• Buffalo Police investigating Sunday night shooting on East Delavan

  12-06-2017 23:52 via wivb.com
  
   BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting in the 700 block of East Delavan Avenue near Grider.
  Police say a 49-yer-old Buffalo man walked into ECMC with a gunshot would to the arm.
  The incident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the BPD confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating whether teen accidentally shot himself in foot

  12-06-2017 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are continuing to investigate a Sunday night shooting incident near Bailey Avenue and Andover Avenue.
  The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. Sunday.
  Police are investigating if a teenage male might have suffered a self-inflicted accidental gunshot wound in the foot area.
  The male was treated at ECMC.
   
  
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• Boy attacked by dogs suffers stroke

  12-06-2017 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kaden Mitchell suffered a setback over the weekend, just days after he was attacked by two Rottweilers while playing in a friend’s backyard in Niagara Falls.
  The 7-year-old began slurring his speech, and doctors later determined he’d had a stroke, and rushed him to Buffalo General hospital, where’s he’s being closely monitored, according to Kaden’s grandfather, Roy Gregory.
  “Kaden is pretty tore up,” Gregory said. “Ther
  
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• Williamsville man sentenced on child pornography possession charges

  12-06-2017 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Williamsville man has been sentenced on child pornography possession charges.
  Troy Malecki, 49, of Williamsville, was convicted of possession of child pornography depicting minors less than 12 years of age. He was sentenced to five years in prison by a U.S. Senior District judge.
  The assistant U.S. attorney handling Malecki’s case stated that the defendant was part of an online community dedicated to the exchange and discussion of child pornography.
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• CNN: Gymboree files for bankruptcy protections

  12-06-2017 23:04 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK, N.Y. (CNN MONEY) – Gymboree, a children’s clothing retailer with Western New York locations in the Walden Galleria and Boulevard Mall, has filed for bankruptcy protections.
  The children’s clothing retailer said it has reached an agreement with its lenders that will allow it to stay in business as it attempts to restructure. It has arranged to borrow an additional $35 million to finance operations during the restructuring.
   The company has nearly 1,300 stores, inc
  
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• The Hope Project grants new start for kids of Niagara Falls man killed in house fire

  12-06-2017 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of a Niagara Falls man who was killed in a house fire is getting a new start. An organization has collected enough donations to furnish an entire new home for them.
  40-year-old David Guarino of Niagara Falls was pronounced dead, when fire crews pulled him from his burning home on 74th Street near Perry Avenue.
  According to investigators, the fire started in the back of home just after 8 o’clock. The cause of the fire is still under in
  
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• Two people stopped with guns in carry-on bags at Rochester Airport

  12-06-2017 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two Upstate New York residents were stopped at Greater Rochester International Airport Monday with guns in their carry-on bags.
  The incidents are not believed to be related.
  A Hemlock, New York man was found to be in possession of a 9 mm gun that was loaded with seven bullets, as well as a magazine loaded with seven more bullets early Monday morning. TSA agents spotted the gun in the checkpoint X-ray.
  A few hours later, a Newark, New York man was found to be in pos
  
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• Slow Roll Buffalo rolls through Larkinville tonight

  12-06-2017 21:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Tonight’s Slow Roll Buffalo’s Larkinville Ride will include the Seneca-Babcock, Clinton-Bailey, Kaisertown, Lovejoy and Broadway-Fillmore neighborhoods.
  Riders will be traveling on Seneca Street, Clinton Street, Ogden Street, Broadway Avenue, William Street, Jefferson Avenue, and Swan Street, returning for an afterparty at Larkin Square and Hydraulic Hearth.
  The ride will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Riders will meet up at 5:30 p.m. at Larkin Squar
  
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• UPDATE: Scene cleared at South Park Ave. tire manufacturer, DEC and EPA still on scene

  12-06-2017 20:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The scene has been cleared around a South Park Avenue business following a hazmat situation Monday afternoon.
  South Park Avenue was blocked off Monday afternoon as Buffalo firefighters and police responded to the situations, where residents complained that chemicals were being dumped behind the building, causing eye and throat irritation.
  WNY Industrial Tire says that no hazardous materials were dumped and that there’s no threat to the public.
  The New York DEC
  
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• Possible chemical spill at tire manufacturing company shuts down South Park Ave.

  12-06-2017 20:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A possible chemical spill in Buffalo’s Old First Ward shut down part of South Park Ave. Monday afternoon.
  Buffalo Firefighters searched around WNY Industrial Tire for the source of the contamination.
  Buffalo Police said a liquid used to fill commercial tires spilled.
  The company told News 4 the public was never at risk. Some neighbors, however, said they had trouble breathing.
  “I had to go into my house because of the fumes,” said Keith Clear,
  
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• Officials respond to reported hazmat situation on South Park Avenue

  12-06-2017 20:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 is headed to the scene of a reported hazmat situation at Western NY Industrial Tire at 603 South Park Ave.
  Traffic is restricted in that area, as officials are responding.
  News 4 will have more information as soon as it is available.
  
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• Coast Guard searching for missing woman on Lake Erie

  12-06-2017 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing woman on Lake Erie.
  The search began around 1:40 p.m. Sunday when the Coast Guard received a call about a woman who fell from a 52-foot boat near Presque Isle.
  After this, crews in the water and the air began searching for the woman.
  A helicopter crew continued searching for the woman late on Sunday, and another aircraft continued the search during the early Monday morning hours.
  At first light, the search went on
  
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• Another US appeals court keeps Trump’s travel ban blocked

  12-06-2017 19:39 via wivb.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Another U.S. appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban Monday, dealing the administration another legal defeat as the Supreme Court considers a separate case on the issue.
  The ruling from a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the president violated U.S. immigration law by discriminating against people based on their nationality and by failing to demonstrate that their entry into the c
  
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• Nightclub owner reflects on massacre: ‘We are one Pulse’

  12-06-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At 2:02 a.m. Monday, the names of 49 people killed in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history were read out loud outside the Pulse nightclub, marking the exact time a year ago when a gunman started firing during “Latin Night” at the gay club.
  “I realize that gathering here in this place, at this hour, is beyond difficult,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer told survivors, victims’ families, club employees and local officials during the priva
  
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• What is an Air Quality Health Advisory?

  12-06-2017 19:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Air Quality Health Advisory was issued for much of the state, including western New York.
  The advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday. So, what does it mean?
  State officials are concerned about ozone as a pollutant in the air. New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) issue these kinds of advisories when either fine particulate matter or ozone is expected to reach higher than 100 on an Air Quality Index.
  
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• SPCA Monday: Ethan

  12-06-2017 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — June 12’s Erie County SPCA visitor was not a dog this time, but instead, a cat.
  Ethan came to News 4 looking for a home.
  The three-month-old black and white kitten was born as part of a large litter. The SPCA describes him as “very friendly and energetic.”
  If you are interested in adopting Ethan, call the SPCA serving Erie County at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• VIDEO: Kenny Award winners appear on Wake Up!

  12-06-2017 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Kenny Awards recognize western New York high school students for their exceptional work in theater.
  Plays, musicals, actors and actresses are honored by the award ceremony’s committee.
  The 2017 winner of Best Actress, Maple Grove High School’s Grace Auer, and Best Actor winner, Frontier Central High School’s Ian Hayes, appeared on Wake Up! Monday morning. The two will soon be headed to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, otherwise k
  
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• Orchard Park students create miles-long acts of kindness chain

  12-06-2017 18:08 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hundreds of students from Eggert and South Davis elementary schools in the Orchard Park district came together for a big joint-celebration Monday, after completing enough acts of kindness over the school year to create a paper chain stretching 1.9 miles, the distance between their two schools.
  Each link in the chain represents a single act of kindness done by a single student. Since they started keeping track at the end of September, the Eggert and South Davis studen
  
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• Niagara Falls man sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old

  12-06-2017 17:46 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man was sentenced to five years in jail for assaulting a 3-year-old child.
  Desmond Bitting, 25, was sentenced on Monday for an incident involving a young boy.
  Bitting previously served time related to weapon possession in 2010 and served another sentence for assault in 2014.
  In addition to jail time for the assault against the 3-year-old, Bitting was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision.
  
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• Olean man accused of killing his wife pleads ‘not guilty’

  12-06-2017 17:35 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Olean man accused of killing his wife pleaded ‘not guilty’ on Monday morning.
  Edward Smith Jr., 50, had been charged with manslaughter, assault, criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of murder after an incident during Mother’s Day weekend.
  According to a dispatch tape, a male caller, who police indicated to be Smith, called 911 and told the dispatcher “I murdered my wife with a knife.”
  Investigators say that when police arrived
  
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• New study says changing your sleep schedule could hurt your heart

  12-06-2017 16:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Did you stick to your normal schedule this past weekend, or did you stay up late, maybe pushing your sleep schedule off a bit.
  It happens all the time. A new study shows altering your sleep schedule could be putting your health at risk.
  The experts call it “social jet lag.” They define it as a mismatch between your body’s biological clock and your normal sleep pattern.
  Researchers linked the pattern with depression and other problems.
  The new s
  
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• Local animal clinic treats dog with 72 ticks

  12-06-2017 16:34 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda animal clinic treated a dog with 72 ticks last week.
  It took veterinarians at the Brighton-Eggert Animal Clinic more than an hour to get them all off.
  Now, the dog is recovering with antibiotics.
  The owner told veterinarians she noticed a few ticks after a walk near the I-990 northbound, but had no idea there were so many.
  Veterinarians at the clinic say it’s an unusual case, but just about every day, an owner comes in for a tick check — an
  
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• Bisons, WYRK apologize for long wait times at Taste of Country

  12-06-2017 15:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some fans told News 4 they waited hours to get into this weekend’s Taste of County concert.
  The Buffalo Bisons and WYRK responded on social media with apologies.
  The Bisons’ statement said “We apologize for the longer than usual wait times…Our first priority is the safety of fans.”
  This year, the Bisons added metal detectors and searched bags, which caused a bottleneck at the gates.
  The Bisons’ statement said that tragic even
  
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• Meet the volunteers who help “Fill the Backpack”

  12-06-2017 15:51 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Our campaign to “Fill the Backpack” has entered its final week. We only ask for your donations during this brief period during the summer. But your generosity extends throughout the entire school year, ensuring students have the healthy meals they need on weekends.
  Volunteers keep the program running like clockwork. Recently, News 4 witnessed a dedicated group of retirees from West Seneca Teachers Association in action. They meet monthly and transform
  
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• Schumer: Trump’s plan for air traffic control system could mean higher costs for flyers

  12-06-2017 15:33 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y (WIVB) — Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says President Donald Trump’s plan to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system could mean higher costs for flyers.
  Last week, President Trump made the announcement, saying airports around the country are “stuck in the ancient times.”
  On Sunday, Sen. Schumer said this plan would give airlines too much control over costs.
  Schumer also said that during any national security emergency, privatization co
  
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• VIDEO: Fidelis Care talks Food the Backpack partnership on Wake Up!

  12-06-2017 14:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 100,000 lbs. of food has already been raised for this year’s Fill the Backpack campaign.
  This year, Fidelis Care is a new partner in the effort.
  Fidelis Care Vice President of Marketing Scott Averill spoke with News 4’s Brittni Smallwood on Wake Up! Monday morning.
  See what he had to say about Fidelis’ new campaign called Every Child Covered in the video above. Click here for updates on the total amount of food raised.
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• VIDEO: Fidelis Care talks Fill the Backpack partnership on Wake Up!

  12-06-2017 14:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 100,000 lbs. of food has already been raised for this year’s Fill the Backpack campaign.
  This year, Fidelis Care is a new partner in the effort.
  Fidelis Care Vice President of Marketing Scott Averill spoke with News 4’s Brittni Smallwood on Wake Up! Monday morning.
  See what he had to say about Fidelis’ new campaign called Every Child Covered in the video above. Click here for updates on the total amount of food raised.
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• Bill would let banks freeze accounts to stymie elder scams

  12-06-2017 14:26 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A bill under consideration in New York’s legislature would give banks the ability to temporarily freeze the accounts of older adults when they notice activity uncharacteristic of a person’s normal spending habits.
  The measure is intended to combat financial abuse and fraud aimed at elders.
  New York’s Office of Children and Family Services says financial fraud costs the state’s seniors an estimated $1.5 billion per year.
  It might also help people
  
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• 5 takeaways from the Tonys, including leave Bette alone

  12-06-2017 14:05 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Five memorable moments from the 2017 Tony Awards:
  DON’T MESS WITH BETTE: It takes real bravado to even attempt to shoo off Bette Midler when she’s winning her first competitive Tony. Producers tried on Sunday — and failed miserably. The Divine Miss M, who won best actress for “Hello, Dolly!” was not going to be denied and signaled she was in a feisty mood early: “I’d like to thank all the Tony voters — many of whom I&rsqu
  
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• Chef Boyardee, other brands issue recall after labeling error

  12-06-2017 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WANE) – Conagra Brands, Inc. has isued a recall of approximately 700,125 pounds of spaghetti and meatball products due to a labeling error, according to a statement from the USDA.
  The products contain milk, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label.
  The spaghetti and meatball products were produced between Jan. 5 and Jan. 12. The following products are subject to recall:
  14.75-oz. cans with “Libby’s Spaghetti and Meatballs MADE WITH PORK, C
  
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• Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

  12-06-2017 13:26 via wivb.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this.
  Crosby was awarded his second consecutive Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and goalie Matt Murray made 27 saves for his second straight shutout as the Penguins became the first team to repeat as champion in nearly two decades with a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6.
  That doesn’t include Crosby also winning the World Cup of
  
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• 1 shot at Delevan and Grider

  12-06-2017 12:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was shot in the arm at Delavan Ave. and Grider St.
  Buffalo police vehicles were seen surrounding a gas station at that location.
  Neither the victim’s name, nor his condition, have been revealed by authorities. It is not clear who shot the victim either.
  News 4 will provide more information as soon as it is available.
  
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• Scrapyard fire closes part of Boston State Road

  12-06-2017 11:28 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – Commuters who usually take part of Boston State Road to school or work had to find a different route for part of Monday morning.
  Boston State Road has been closed between South Abbott and Thornwood because of a fire at a scrapyard for an auto repair shop.
  The fire was first reported around 12:30 a.m. Monday and crews have remained on the scene since then fighting the flames and containing the fire.
  By around 5:30 a.m, crews were beginning to move equipment to be
  
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• Boston State Road reopens after scrapyard fire

  12-06-2017 11:28 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – Commuters who usually take part of Boston State Road to school or work had to find a different route for part of Monday morning.
  Boston State Road was closed for hours between South Abbott and Thornwood because of a fire at a scrapyard for an auto repair shop.
  The fire was first reported around 12:30 a.m. Monday and crews were on scene until around 5:30 a.m. fighting the flames and containing the fire.
  Fire officials say a 60’x60′ debris pile was bur
  
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• Man’s body pulled from Niagara River in Yougstown

  12-06-2017 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lewiston Police along with several other agencies pulled a man’s body from the Niagara River Sunday evening in the Youngstown area.
  Police told News 4 a search for the body in the river started between 6 and 8 pm.
  Authorities say the man was in his 40’s and is believed to be from Canada.
  Lewiston Police is the main agency handling the investigation on the American side, but turned it over to the Niagara Regional Police after discovering it was a Canadi
  
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• News 4 Premier Prospect: Cale Makar

  12-06-2017 01:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As we count down to the NHL Draft on June 23rd in Chicago, our third News 4 Premier Prospect is Cale Makar, a Canadian defenseman whose offensive skills have vaulted him into top ten consideration, which would make him the highest-drafted player to come straight from the AJHL.
  (Editor’s note: I think he’s a perfect fit for what Buffalo needs, if he’s available at pick No. 8. – Tom)
  Here’s the lowdown on Makar:
  Position:
  Defense (rig
  
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• Sanborn man in critical condition after ATV crash

  12-06-2017 01:30 via wivb.com
  
  SANBORN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 20-year-old man is in critical condition at ECMC following an ATV crash.
  The crash happened sometime overnight Sunday near the railroad tracks off of West Street in Sanborn.
  The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says the man was driving the ATV early Sunday morning and lost control for unknown reasons.
  Deputies say he was riding alone and did not have a helmet on.
  The person who reported the incident, called police after the man did not return home.
  He was loca
  
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• Supporters walk, run and roll to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy

  12-06-2017 01:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s Outer Harbor was packed Sunday morning with more than 500 people walking to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy research and care in Western New York.
  Sunday, the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP, hosted the second annual, “Walk/Run/Roll in Lauren’s Shoes 5K.”
  17 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, and in the United States there is no federal funding for research. This is something founder, Laur
  
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• Thousands come together to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes

  12-06-2017 00:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It was a sunny and warm day to picnic and walk around Delaware Park for an important cause.
  Some 3,500 people of all ages enjoyed a wind-blown walk on the Park’s Ring Road this morning to raise money for research into type 1 diabetes.
  The JDRF One Walk was expected to exceed its fundraising goal of $700,000.
  Western New York has about 15,000 families who are living with the devastating effects of this auto-immune disease for which there is no cure. Researc
  
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