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• Buffalo start-up says they’re close to getting brain cancer fighting therapy on the market

  04-08-2017 23:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo researcher and his research team have a potentially life saving therapy in the palm of their hands. They say they’re so close to getting a cancer fighting therapy on the market.
  Photolitec is a spin-off company of Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
  The Biotech research firm has a therapy which essentially fights cancer with light.  But, the team behind this product tells us its not easy to get their product on the market.
  Dr. Ravi Pandey,Photoli
  
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• UPDATE: Fans are being allowed back into New Era Stadium

  04-08-2017 23:02 via wivb.com
  UPDATE: (5:40 PM) – The gates at New Era Field are being re-opened and fans are being allowed back into the stadium. Practice is still delayed. 
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – The lower bowl at New Era Field is being evacuated due to lightning.
  Activities at New Era Field have already been cancelled for tonight. Practice has also been delayed until further notice.Due to approaching severe weather, practice is delayed until further notice.
  Fans in the stands are asked to take shelte
  
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• Higher demand than supply raises price of chicken wings

  04-08-2017 22:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Chicken wings are everywhere: in super markets, restaurants and food chains across the country. Of course you can eat still this Buffalo delicacy to your heart’s content, but it may come at a greater cost.
  “The demand for it has just sky rocketed. Normally a throw away part of the chicken back in 1964, now it’s the most popular part of the chicken,” said Mark Dempsey, Anchor Bar Vice President.
  Restaurants like the Anchor Bar on Main Street bu
  
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• The newest way to wed near the Queen City

  04-08-2017 22:54 via wivb.com
  FORT ERIE, ON. (WIVB)- ‘Tis the season for weddings. With the warmer weather you can see a ceremony pop up almost every weekend. Brides, spend months or even years planning their special day. Sometimes hundreds of people are invited which leads to the occasional stressful situation. While that appeals to some, a lot of people nowadays are leaning towards a less traditional approach.
  Co-owners Kim Cartmell and Kathy White own Elope Niagara’s Little Log Wedding Chapel. They told News 4
  
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• With Lake Ontario levels still well above average, state is pre-deploying help in advance of weekend storms

  04-08-2017 22:16 via wivb.com
  WESTERN NEW YORK (WIVB) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo is deploying state agencies to Western New York and the North Country today ahead of severe weekend storms.
  In Western New York, 25 National Guard troops with Humvees are being deployed to help, as well as one Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services truck with pumps, hoses, and lengths of Aqua Dam, two DHSES high axle vehicles, two DHSES rescue boats with personnel, and and additional Office of Emergency Management personnel.
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• Traffic signals out at several Buffalo intersections

  04-08-2017 21:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Traffic signals are out at several intersections throughout the city due to today’s storm.
  Buffalo Police reported in a tweet that signals are out at Hamburg Street and South Park Avenue, Broadway Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, Ohio Street and Ganson Street, Jefferson Avenue and Peckham Street, and Tifft and Ship Canal.
   Storm update: Traffic signals out at Hamburg & South Park, Broadway & Jefferson, Ohio & Ganson, Jefferson & Peckham,
  
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• Martin Shkreli trial verdict: Guilty on 3 of 8 counts

  04-08-2017 21:03 via wivb.com
  (CBS) – A jury has found Martin Shkreli guilty on two counts of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit fraud, and not guilty on five other counts, in a trial that centered on the former pharmaceutical executive’s management of two hedge funds.
  The Friday decision ends five days of jury deliberations after a five-week trial in federal court in Brooklyn. Shkreli, a brash 34-year-old best-known for his belligerent personality and for hiking the price of a life-saving dru
  
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• Bills practice could be cancelled or delayed due to weather

  04-08-2017 19:59 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills say practice is still on for Friday at 5:30 p.m., but severe weather could change that.
  The Return of the Blue + Red practice is set to take place at New Era Field, but if weather becomes a safety concern, the organization says it will be cancelled or delayed.
  Follow News 4 on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
  
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• GALLERY: Friday storm in western New York

  04-08-2017 19:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A storm rolled through Buffalo on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least one water spout on Lake Erie, and downed trees on the land.
  Here are some photos from before the storm, and after it: Friday storm in western New York (Photo courtesy of Maria in the South Park area)(Photo courtesy of a viewer)(Photo courtesy of Steve in Eden)(Photo courtesy of a viewer on S. Ogden St. in Buffalo)(Photo courtesy of Noah on Dash St. in south Buffalo)(Photo by Jeff on Sherman St.
  
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• GALLERY: Before and during the storm

  04-08-2017 19:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A storm rolled through Buffalo on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least one water spout on Lake Erie, and downed trees on the land.
  Here are some photos from before the storm, and after it: Before and during the storm (Photo courtesy of William)(Photo courtesy of Karen in Fort Erie)(Photo courtesy of a viewer in Butler Park)(Photo courtesy of Susan in West Seneca)(Photo courtesy of Nicole at the Walden Galleria)(Photo courtesy of Nick at Hamburg Beach)(Photo courte
  
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• Compromise could be coming in eminent domain claims for Northern Access pipeline

  04-08-2017 19:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Some property owners in Erie County spent the morning in a State Supreme Courtroom Friday fighting back against National Fuel’s efforts to use parts of their land for the proposed Northern Access pipeline.
  The pipeline would carry natural gas from Pennsylvania through Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Erie Counties to markets in Canada.
  National Fuel says of the more than 500 landowners that would be affected by the Northern Access Project pipeline route, the company
  
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• Buffalo police warn of suspicious man in white van

  04-08-2017 18:41 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are warning of a suspicious man in Buffalo.
  Buffalo police say that shortly before 10 a.m. Friday morning, a white, bald man with a bluish hat and glasses asked a student if she needed a ride near Main and Utica streets.
  The man appeared to be between 40 and 50 years old and was driving a white, full-size van with orange license plates. There were two ladders on the van’s roof and it had no side windows, according to police.
  After the girl denied th
  
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• Fourth tornado confirmed in Rushford

  04-08-2017 17:36 via wivb.com
  RUSHFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — After three tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down on July 20, a fourth one was confirmed Friday morning.
  The fourth tornado happened around the same time as the others, but this one was in Rushford.
  The Rushford tornado was not as strong as the others, which landed in Angelica, Hamburg and Holland.
  Unlike the others, which had Enhanced Fujita scale ratings of EF-1 and EF-2, the Rushford tornado was rated as a weak EF-0 on the scale.
  Here is a breakdown
  
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• Local car industry seeing upswing in sales while thousands head to waterfront to check out vehicles

  04-08-2017 17:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of water and roadway enthusiasts will be traveling down to Canalside this weekend for the third annual Auto and Boat Show.
  “It’s sort of orchestrated chaos,” said Trey Barrett, the show director.
  It’s organized chaos that can come with a hefty price tag as there are hundreds of boats, RVs, and cars on display and ready for purchase.
  “Western New York is such an automotive town,” said Barrett. “To be able to sho
  
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• Car industry seeing upswing in sales

  04-08-2017 17:19 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of water and roadway enthusiasts will be traveling down to Canalside this weekend for the third annual Auto and Boat Show.
  “It’s sort of orchestrated chaos,” said Trey Barrett, the show director.
  It’s organized chaos that can come with a hefty price tag as there are hundreds of boats, RVs, and cars on display and ready for purchase.
  “Western New York is such an automotive town,” said Barrett. “To be able
  
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• Sheriff: Drunk driver found in pond overnight

  04-08-2017 16:39 via wivb.com
  NORTH COLLINS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Erie County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash scene in North Collins, where a minivan was found in a pond.
  The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday.
  When they arrived, deputies say North Collins fire personnel were trying to rescue the driver from her vehicle. She was smoking a cigarette during that time, they say.
  Authorities began speaking with the woman, who was identified as 37-year-old Boston resident Sonya Gelster. Deputies
  
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• Dunkin’ without the ‘Donuts’? Maybe in the name

  04-08-2017 16:09 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Dunkin’ is thinking about dumping “Donuts” from its name.
  A new location of the chain in Pasadena, California, will be simply called Dunkin’, a move that parent company Dunkin’ Brands Inc. calls a test. The Canton, Massachusetts-based company said Thursday that a few other stores will get the one-name treatment too.
  The chain wants people to think of its stores as a destination for coffee, although it will still sell doughnuts.&n
  
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• Fair train arrives in Hamburg

  04-08-2017 15:54 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — A sure sign that the Erie County Fair is just days away is the arrival of the fair train.
  The James E. Strates Train pulled in to Hamburg Thursday afternoon.
  It always arrives about a week before the fair.
  News 4 photojournalist Dan Summerville was there to capture the moment.
  
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• Amherst Whole Foods opening date announced

  04-08-2017 15:28 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The new Whole Foods in Amherst has an opening date — September 15.
  The Sheridan Dr. store will be the twentieth in New York, but the first in western New York.
  In addition to selling groceries, Whole Foods will also feature a tap room and restaurant called Bar 1818.
  Whole Foods officials say the 50,000 square foot store will create more than 160 new jobs in the area.
  Anyone interested in applying for a position can click/tap here.
  
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• August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

  04-08-2017 15:17 via wivb.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday is the day to enjoy those tasty bits of chocolate in your favorite cookies, and we have the Toll House Inn owner Ruth Wakefield to thank for the delicious treat.
  In the 1930s Wakefield was baking cookies for her guests when she decided to alter the recipe using small pieces of a Nestle chocolate bar.
  The “Toll House” cookie recipe was a hit and was eventually bought by Nestle.
  According to the website Ranker, American’s ran
  
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• Police: Erratic driver found passed out with cocaine, pills

  04-08-2017 14:25 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in the City of Tonawanda say a man was found with cocaine and Valium after passing out in his vehicle.
  On Thursday afternoon, officers began to investigate after receiving a call about a driver “all over the road” on Young St.
  The vehicle was last seen near the Tops store on that street, police say, and was found in the parking lot.
  The driver, who was still behind the wheel, was “very lethargic and dazed” when awoken, police say
  
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• Brewfest to kick off at Riverworks

  04-08-2017 13:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Craft beer lovers can head to Buffalo Riverworks to sample some brews.
  This is the Buffalo Brewfest’s first year at Riverworks.
  The video above shows last year’s event in the Cobblestone District.
  More than 100 craft beers from more than 40 breweries will be available for tasting.
  Advanced general admission tickets are $30, and include 20 tasting tickets.
  Brewfest runs from 5-9:30 p.m. Friday.
  
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• Eden Corn Festival begins

  04-08-2017 13:40 via wivb.com
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Families can head to the fifth annual Eden Corn Festival this weekend.
  It began on Thursday and runs through Sunday.
  Friday, visitors can enter the scarecrow competition, watch the rookie division baseball game and, of course, eat some corn on the cob.
  Friday is Kids Day, meaning all ride wristbands are discounted all day.
  The event opens at Noon and runs until 8 p.m.
  
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• App lets users compete for chance to have student loans paid off

  04-08-2017 13:07 via wivb.com
  ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIVB) — Jordan Shelton is like many students; He graduated from college with thousands of dollars in student loan debt.
  It forced Shelton to put his plans to become a missionary on hold, but that all changed after he signed up for a trivia app designed to help you pay off your student loans.
  It’s called Givling. Users can pay to compete to win money each day. If you have student loan debt, you don’t have to play for a chance to win.
  You can just sign up for Givl
  
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• Carl Paladino ‘strongly considering’ another run for governor

  04-08-2017 04:29 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Next year’s Gubernatorial Election could be a rematch of the candidates from 2010.
  Buffalo School Board member Carl Paladino says he’s strongly considering running against Governor Andrew Cuomo again next year.
  “I’ve been considering it for the last couple years, but as we get closer to it, i think there’s an opportunity here,” said Paladino. “I don’t see candidates that have the fire in the belly that it’s
  
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• NASA’s planetary protection officer job is out of this world

  04-08-2017 04:11 via wivb.com
  (CNN)NASA wants you to be its real-life guardian of the planet.The space agency is looking for a planetary protection officer, someone to guard the planet from “organic-constituent and biological contamination in human and robotic space exploration.”
  In other words, the officer’s responsibilities include ensuring humans don’t contaminate space, and other organisms don’t contaminate Earth either.
  Doing so will maintain worlds in their natural states and avo
  
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• SUNY Fredonia to host solar viewing party

  04-08-2017 03:54 via wivb.com
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – SUNY Fredonia will host a partial solar eclipse viewing party Aug. 21, the first day of the fall semester.
  The viewing event will be hosted by the Dept. of Physics, and will have 1,500 pairs of solar glasses available for safe viewing of the sun. Also available will be binoculars set up with solar filters and a solar telescope set up to safely view the sun.
  The event will take place in a field behind the Science Center from noon to 4 p.m. The maximum eclipse will oc
  
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• Study finds New York spends most on schools, results lag behind

  04-08-2017 03:28 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) – New York State spends the most per student per year out of all 50 states- $21,206 per K-12 student in the 2014-2015 school year.
  However, according to recently released data from the Empire Center, the state isn’t getting enough bang for its buck. New York State students lag behind the majority of the states in median SAT scores, dropout rates, and reading and test scores.
  Here’s a breakdown of New York State’s education rankings among the 50 states
  
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• Family urges caution after dog attacked by coyote

  04-08-2017 02:28 via wivb.com
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Adam Keller was doing yard work Tuesday afternoon at his home in Clarence when he heard a troubled yelp in his back yard. There, he found Spencer, his 5-Year-old Shih Tzu poodle, dangling from the mouth of an adult coyote, one of two that have terrorized this family.
  “I started running from the top of the hill, and when I got to the run off area, the coyote had Spencer by the back of the neck and was taking him into the woods,” Keller said.
  Keller was al
  
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• Ridesharing service to help with medical transport

  04-08-2017 02:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Currently up and running is one-of-a kind program, still in its infancy, that’s using ridesharing services to take people to and from their medical appointments.
  The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization is teaming up with other medical providers in Erie County and Lyft — and they say it could save them millions of dollars.
  A 30- to 60-day pilot program is underway to help transport patients during the hours not covered by traditional medic
  
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• Some NYSEG customers without power in Cheektowaga, Southtowns

  04-08-2017 02:11 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Almost 2,000 NYSEG customers are without power in the Town of Cheektowaga, East Aurora, Orchard Park, and  Wales due to a power outage.
  According to the NYSEG power outage central map, 1,825 customers are currently without power in WNY.
  The current estimated restoration time is 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
  A crew has been assigned to the outage and the cause of the outage is under investigation.
  For the latest updates on the outage, click here. 
  
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• Ground broken on $5.2 million Nash Lofts

  04-08-2017 00:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ground was broken Thursday on the Nash Lofts, a $5.2 million mixed-use project in Buffalo’s Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor.
  The 40,000 sq. ft. building will include 18 new apartments, commercial space, indoor parking, a restaurant, and space donated by the local NAACP.
  The project will function as a gateway to the Michigan Street African American History Corridor. It will restore four buildings that have been vacant for more than 15 years.
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