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• Former Trump campaign adviser from WNY will testify in D.C.

  30-06-2017 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) – A Western New Yorker and former campaign adviser for President Donald Trump will testify July 14 before the House Committee into Russia’s ties to the 2016 election.
  Caputo was sent a letter asking him to testify May 9.
  In May, Caputo told News 4 he has complied with that request by responding that he doesn’t have any documents relevant to the investigation. He would not give us any further details.
  News 4 obtained a copy of Caputo’s response
  
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• Former Trump campaign adviser from WNY testifies in D.C.

  30-06-2017 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) – A Western New Yorker and former campaign adviser for President Donald Trump testified Friday before the House Committee into Russia’s ties to the 2016 election.
  Caputo, who was on the Trump campaign from November 2015 to June 2016, had lived in Russia in the 1990s working for the U.S. government.He returned to the U.S. in 2000 and worked as a public relations adviser to a subsidiary of the state-owned Russian conglomerate, Gazprom.
  In May, Caputo told N
  
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• Judge tosses out emails in case against Steve Pigeon

  30-06-2017 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Emails found at the home of political operative Steve Pigeon will not be used against him in court.
  State Supreme Court Justice Donald Cerio ruled the emails were obtained improperly, and suppressed them as evidence in the case against Pigeon for election law violations.
  This comes as a big win for Pigeon, as investigators say the emails, obtained during a raid of his home in 2015, contain important proof of his alleged crimes.
  Pigeon, who is the former head of the Eri
  
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• UPDATE: Gunman at Bronx Hospital is down, multiple people shot

  30-06-2017 21:39 via wivb.com
  
  UPDATE: CBS NEWS is reporting shooter is down, deceased at hospital, 4 to 6 people have gunshot wounds or injuries. 
  NEW YORK — Police in New York City are responding to a report of shots fired at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, CBS New York reports.
  The incident began just before 3 p.m. at 173rd Street and Grand Concourse in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx.
  CBS New York reports that police have confirmed two people shot on the 16th floor of the hospital.
  The Associated Press repo
  
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• No one to be held criminally responsible for death of Niagara County inmate

  30-06-2017 20:44 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Niagara County District Attorney Caroline Wojtaszek says no one will be held criminally responsible for the death of a county jail inmate.
  The decision comes following an investigation into the death of DeJuan Hunt.
  Back in February, the Erie County Medical Examiner ruled the death of Hunt, 25, a homicide.
  DeJuan Hunt, 25, died while jailed in Niagara County near the end of August. The county Sheriff’s office said he died in his sleep.
  Hunt, who lived in Niaga
  
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• Food trucks are coming to Amherst every Friday

  30-06-2017 20:23 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) —Food truck Tuesday is a smash in the summer, but it’s not always easy to get to.The Buffalo Niagara Marriot is trying to make those same food trucks accessible in the North Towns.
  Food truck Tuesday’s have become a staple in the Larkin District every Tuesday night. The event brings out thousands of people and dozens of food trucks week in and week out to give you a taste of the best Western New York has to offer. Now the same idea is being transplanted to
  
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• Bicyclist hit by truck in Elma

  30-06-2017 19:39 via wivb.com
  
  ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pickup truck struck a bicyclist in the Town of Elma Friday morning.
  The Erie County Sheriff’s office was at the scene on Clinton St. near Townline Rd. shortly after 10 a.m.
  The bicyclist is being treated for arm, torso, head and neck injuries at ECMC.
  The Sheriff’s office is investigating the crash.
  
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• ULI group releases report, strategy for Central Terminal

  30-06-2017 18:54 via wivb.com
  
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of planners and architectural experts are releasing their report about what should happen next at the Central Terminal. The group spent the week in the city surveying the site and now they’re sharing their findings. The Urban Land Institute report includes goals and plans for where to start with rebuilding not only the Central Terminal but also the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood where it is situated.
  “Investment simply in the Cent
  
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• Sabres swing trade to bring back Pominville, add Scandella

  30-06-2017 18:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It didn’t take new Sabres GM Jason Botterill very long to make a splash.
  Not a wave… but certainly a splash.
  On Friday, Buffalo acquired Marco Scandella, Jason Pominville and a 4th round pick from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and a 3rd round pick. The move frees up cap space for Minnesota.
  The trade delivers Buffalo some much-needed depth to its defense corps. It also returns a longtime fan favorite in Pominville ba
  
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• Man dies following logging accident

  30-06-2017 18:00 via wivb.com
  
  GENESEE FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Belfast man has died as the result of a logging accident in Wyoming County.
  Last week, New York State Park Police and fire companies responded to a property off of Glen Iris Rd. in Genesee Falls.
  Once they arrived, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s office was also contacted.
  Herbert Howe III was found injured, and was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
  Howe died from his injuries on Monday.
  
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• Tool helps NY families find free summer meal programs

  30-06-2017 17:33 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The United States Department of Agriculture has an interactive tool to help families find free summer food service programs.
  The interactive map will give you information on the sponsoring organization, contact information, and times lunches will be available.
  The tool makes it easy for families to find the locations close to you.
  Click here to view the map and find summer meal programs in your area.
  This story was originally published by WTEN, a Nexstar contri
  
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• Relatively low gas prices driving holiday weekend travel boost

  30-06-2017 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – If you’re heading out of town for the 4th of July holiday, you’re in good company. According to AAA analysts, 44.2 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend – a new record for Independence Day travel.
  The boost in travel numbers is thanks, at least in part, to relatively low prices at the pumps right now. The average cost of a gallon of gas in the Buffalo area is about $2.36.
  Although many drivers wouldn&rsqu
  
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• Dentist who studied at UB charged with child sex crimes

  30-06-2017 16:09 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Bronx dentist who studied at the University at Buffalo was charged with child sex crimes.
  Back in September of 2015, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip that led them to contact New York State Police the following March.
  State Police say Gregg Riess, 27, posed as a female to solicit a 13-year-old Texas boy to perform sex acts on camera, as well as send him sexual content.
  Troopers say he used the screen names “Shanaosexy
  
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• Burt’s Bees Baby recalls infant coveralls

  30-06-2017 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Burt’s Bees Baby has recalled infant coveralls because the snap at the crotch can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
  The company has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. No injuries have been reported.
  The infant butterfly garden coverall and hat sets have style number LY24195 on the hangtag. They were sold at Babies R Us, BuyBuy Baby, and online retailers including kohls.com and target
  
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• Man arrested on accusations that he lied to FBI about ISIS support

  30-06-2017 14:43 via wivb.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — A North Carolina man has been charged by federal prosecutors with lying to agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his efforts to help someone he thought was traveling to Syria to join ISIS.
  Alexander Samuel Smith, who a federal indictment also identifies as “Amir Alexander,” was arrested Thursday on two counts of making false statements to an agency of the United States, court records show.
  Smith was indicted by a grand jury last week. Th
  
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• Accident on North Grand Island Bridge causes major delays

  30-06-2017 14:07 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — An accident on the North Grand Island Bridge was causing delays Friday morning.
  The scene, on the southbound lanes, appears to have involved a car underneath a pickup truck.
  The I-190 southbound was closed off beyond the Buffalo Ave. exit due to the accident.
  Traffic flow started to improve once the accident scene was cleared up around 8:45 a.m.
  
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• 6 vehicles involved in crash on North Grand Island Bridge

  30-06-2017 14:07 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — An accident on the North Grand Island Bridge was causing major delays Friday morning.
  The scene, on the southbound lanes, involved six vehicles in a “chain reaction” collision that happened around 7:30 a.m.
  The I-190 southbound was closed off beyond the Buffalo Ave. exit due to the accident.
  The Grand Island Fire Company thinks slippery road conditions may have contributed to the crash.
  51-year-old Leonard Lingski, of Niagara Falls, was hospital
  
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• Wake Up! Birthdays: June 30

  30-06-2017 13:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Here are the people who are celebrating a birthday on Friday, June 30.
  Julie – 31
  Lisa Ellen – 38
  Chad – 34
  Cooper – 1
  Piper – 1
  Scott – 6
  MORE | Send in your birthday photos, at least two weeks in advance, here.
  
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• 12-year-old with Autism conquers roller coaster fears, inspires others with videos

  30-06-2017 13:35 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) — A 12-year-old boy who used to be afraid of roller coasters has conquered his fears, and he’s hooked.
  Now, his YouTube channel has inspired thousands of others to do the same thing.
  Logan Joiner is on the Autism spectrum. He started his YouTube channel “Coaster Kids” to document his travels while rating all the coasters he now rides.
  His videos have 11,000 subscribers and are watched in 181 different countries.
  Logan has a special message for other kids who t
  
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• Studies: Kids who read to animals show drastic improvement in skills

  30-06-2017 13:03 via wivb.com
  
  WAUSAU, Wis. (WIVB) — Summer has barely begun, and parents are already looking for ways to keep their children’s brains active.
  The Marathon County Library in Wisconsin has launched a “Paws to Read” program.
  It is an opportunity for students to improve their reading skills while sharing a book or two with a therapy dog.
  Organizers say the calm-natured animals make perfect reading companions.
  Recent studies by teams at UC Davis and Tufts University reveal children who
  
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• WNY Muslim leader reacts to new travel ban guidelines

  30-06-2017 05:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — President Donald Trump’s travel ban is now in effect after his executive order was reinstated this week.
  The Supreme Court is taking up the issue in October, but in the meantime they allowed the ban to be implemented on a limited basis.
  The travel ban went into effect at 8 pm Thursday.
  People from six mostly Muslim countries will not be allowed to enter the U.S. for at least 90 days while the United States reviews its immigration policies.
  The ban bars citizens
  
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• Police negotiators aim for a peaceful solution

  30-06-2017 05:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The job of a police negotiator is to find a peaceful ending to a potentially dangerous situation.
  It could be someone barricaded inside a residence or business, or a person threatening to commit suicide.
  Each situation is different and so are the techniques used by negotiators.
  “When you have hostages you might have to make some concessions to get these hostages out. So our approach is different. But the bottom-line, a peaceful resolution. It could take one hou
  
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• Keeping your computers safe from cyber attacks

  30-06-2017 05:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Amidst waves of recent data breaches and cyber attacks, how safe is your computer?
  How about your home surveillance systems?
  World-reknowned cyber security expert Arun Vishwanath stopped in the News 4 studio Thursday to talk about how to keep your information safe.To check to see whether your account has been compromised in a data breach, click here. 
  
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• Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to poisoning bald eagles

  30-06-2017 04:03 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to poisoning and killing bald eagles and hawks near his Steuben County sheep farm.
  William Wentling, 68, of Rothville, PA, was sentenced to two years’ probation and a $3,500 fine for a violation of the Bald and Gold Eagle Protection Act.
  According to the U.S. assistant attorney who handled the case, the state DEC received a report of a dead bald eagle in a field on Thompson Road in Addison, NY in March 2015. The carcass w
  
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• Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in 2015 carjacking in Dunkirk

  30-06-2017 03:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – One of the three Pennsylvania men charged in a July 2015 robbery and carjacking has pleaded guilty.
  Dimas Colon-Cruz, 37, of Erie, has pleaded guilty to carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. His co-defendant, Michael Gonzalez-Colon, has already been convicted and sentenced, and a third defendant, Denis Cruz, has charges pending against him.
  The trio traveled from Erie to Dunkirk on stolen ATVs on July 20, 2015. Shortly after, the
  
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• AP: Trump travel ban goes into effect

  30-06-2017 02:45 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – The Trump administration’s travel ban temporarily barring some citizens of six majority-Muslim countries from coming to the United States in now in place.
  The ban is entering into force because of a Supreme Court opinion this week.
  The new rules stop people from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Iran and Libya from getting a visa to the United States unless they have a “bona fide” relationship with a close relative, school or business in the U.S.
  The o
  
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• Olean dispatcher’s arrest linked to jail suicide

  30-06-2017 01:44 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) – New York State Police investigators arrested an Olean police dispatcher, Wednesday, charging her with falsifying business records.The genesis of the arrest was the hanging of a prisoner in the Olean police cell block, on June 11.
  The hanging incident triggered two separate, but parallel, investigations: one by the New York State Commission of Correction–which is standard whenever a prisoner is hospitalized–and the other by State Police, which led to the ar
  
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• Chief: Two San Antonio officers in “very critical condition” after shooting

  30-06-2017 01:30 via wivb.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two San Antonio police officers were critically wounded in a shootout with a suspect on a street just north of the city’s downtown section.
  One of two suspects also was wounded in the Thursday afternoon shootout. The other suspect was taken into custody.
  Police Chief William McManus told CBS affiliate KENS the incident started during a “pedestrian contact.” He said the two officers were patrolling the neighborhood when they spotted
  
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• Randy Mearns embracing challenge of starting St. Bona lacrosse

  30-06-2017 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (WIVB) – It was a quick two week process for Randy Mearns.
  19 seasons at the helm of Canisius lacrosse. His alma mater and the place he holds the all-time scoring title.
  “At the end of the day for myself, it was like maybe change is good,” Mearns said.
  So, when a St. Bonaventure down the road came knocking, looking to start a new program in town, Mearns was ready to listen.
  “I rolled up and was like wow! Look at this place!”
  Mearns was on a sho
  
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• Bison rams, injures couple at Yellowstone National Park

  30-06-2017 00:34 via wivb.com
  
  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A bison rammed and injured a husband and wife as they were taking photographs in Yellowstone National Park.
  Park officials say 74-year-old Theodore Schrader and 72-year-old Patsy Holmes of Heber City, Utah, were on a boardwalk when the bison approached Wednesday. The animal “butted” Patsy Holmes, who was pushed into her husband.
  Schrader suffered minor injuries, and Holmes was flown to a hospital and is in stable condition.
  Park officials
  
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• New Oishei Children’s Hospital nearing completion

  30-06-2017 00:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After several months of construction the inside of the $270 million John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital is nearly complete.
  “A lot of effort goes into design and the design of the building is meant to convey a sense that you’ll be taken care of here, you can heal here,” said Mickey Mariacher, Kaleida Health Director of Construction Management.
  All operating rooms, the mother baby unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and the hematology/oncology
  
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• Justice Department gives up Washington Redskins name fight

  30-06-2017 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is giving up the legal fight over the name of the Washington Redskins.
  In a letter to a federal appeals court, the department said last week’s Supreme Court decision in Matal v. Tam in favor of an Asian-American band calling itself the Slants means the NFL team will prevail in a legal battle to cancel the team’s trademarks because the name is disparaging to Native Americans.
  “Consistent with Tam, the Court should reverse the judgme
  
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