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• Man taken to ECMC after apparent drive-by shooting in Buffalo

  06-08-2017 22:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating a shooting on the city’s east side.
  Police were called to the 100 block of Victoria Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Sunday.
  Detectives say a man in his late 20’s was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting.
  Police say the man was taken to ECMC with injuries that appear serious in nature.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.
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• Man dies after apparent drive-by shooting in Buffalo

  06-08-2017 22:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s east side.
  Police were called to the 100 block of Victoria Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Sunday.
  Detectives say a 27-year-old was struck by gunfire in an apparent drive-by shooting.
  Police say the man was taken to ECMC before he died.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.
  
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• Corrosion blamed for deadly Ohio State Fair ride accident

  06-08-2017 21:52 via wivb.com
  COLUMBUS, Ohio –  KMG, the Dutch company that manufactures amusement rides, including the Fireball, which malfunctioned and killed on person at the Ohio State Fair last month, has released what they say is the cause of the deadly accident.
  In a letter posted on their Facebook page, KMG says  “It was determined that excessive corrosion on the interior of the gondola support beam dangerously reduced the beam’s wall thickness over the years. This finally led to the
  
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• Free eclipse viewing glasses at the Buffalo and Erie County public libraries

  06-08-2017 19:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s an event that has been talked about for months. It’s the total solar eclipse and its just 15 days away.
  A total solar eclipse hasn’t been seen in the United States since February of 1979, but the next time you’ll be able to see one is just days away. Buffalo, New York is not under the direct path but parts of the event will be able to be seen anyways. To prepare for the event the Erie County Public Library System is offering special worksho
  
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• First ever Run 716 15K race draws more than 1,000 runners

  06-08-2017 17:31 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Larkinville saw big crowds Sunday morning as dedicated athletes came together for the inaugural Run 716 15K race and relays. More than a thousand runners took part.
  “Usually you get 300 to 500 runners your first race. A thousand runners is great!” said Art Wingerter, President of Univera Healthcare, the community sponsor for Run 716.
  All of those runners, including News 4’s own Shannon Shepherd, gathered early for the start of the race outside the F
  
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• Pedestrian Injured in Hit & Run in Buffalo

  06-08-2017 17:28 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB)- Buffalo police are investigating yet another hit & run in the Queen City.  A pedestrian was struck while crossing Broadway at Lathrop around 11 a.m. Sunday, August 6.
  The victim, whose name and age have not been released, was taken to ECMC.  His condition is not known at this time.
  A vehicle with front end damage was stopped by police a short time later.
  We will update this story as soon as we have more information from police.
  
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• Man injured in hit-and-run at Broadway & Lathrop

  06-08-2017 17:28 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating a possible hit-and-run in the city. It happened in the area of Broadway and Lathrop around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
  Accident investigators on the scene say a dark, possibly black vehicle was involved in the crash.
  Police say a man was taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries.
  Police are trying to find out if this hit-and-run is domestic in nature.
  Stay with News 4 for updates on this developing story.
   
   
   
  
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• Loaded Semi-Automatic Handgun Found at Buffalo Airport

  06-08-2017 16:20 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – A Batavia man was cited after a loaded semi-automatic handgun was found in his carry-on at a checkpoint at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. 
  The TSA says an officer spotted the .380 caliber handgun in the bag via the checkpoint x-ray machine. The gun was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.
  NFTA Police confiscated the firearm and cited the man on local weapons charges. There was no impact to airport operations.
  “Carrying
  
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• Cuomo’s Possible Challengers in 2018

  06-08-2017 14:55 via wivb.com
   
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – More names are popping up as possible candidates to challenge Democratic Governor. Andrew Cuomo next year.Republican Senator John DeFrancisco says he’s mulling a run in 2018.
  On the Democratic side, former state Senator Terry Gipson is considering a primary challenge to Cuomo. Actress Cynthia Nixon has also been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate.
  Controversial Buffalo School Board member and former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Carl Pal
  
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• Pickup Truck Crashes into Home

  06-08-2017 14:46 via wivb.com
   
  Buffalo, NY (WIVB) An Allegany County man is facing possible charges after allegedly crashing his pickup truck into a house.
  The accident happened around  2:32 am on August 5 at 323 Evans Street in the Village of Richburg, Allegany County.
  The State Police say when troopers arrived they identified the driver, Richard Sexton, 47, of Bolivar, still seated in the driver’s seat.  They say Sexton displayed physical indicators of alcohol intoxication.  He was taken to Olean
  
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• Mobile Command Center assists Erie County residents impacted by tornadoes

  06-08-2017 04:12 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s been a couple weeks since 4 tornadoes ripped through Western New York but several residents are still cleaning up the mess, and trying to figure out how the damage is going to be paid for.
  “A lot of people have some questions. Some people that didn’t understand their coverage or don’t understand why their neighbors may be taken care of and their home isn’t,” said Sean Crotty, Town of Hamburg Emergency Manager.
  The State D
  
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• Guardian Angels make comeback in South Buffalo

  06-08-2017 02:10 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  The Guardian Angels are making a comeback in the Queen City. This time, they are working to clean up the streets of South Buffalo.
  The citizen-driven, anti-crime group is based out of New York City,  but has chapters around the world.
  The group started recruiting local members and patrolling near Cazenovia Park Saturday.
  The groups focus is on combating crime and addiction.
  Leaders say they’re hopeful about giving buffalo another shot, but the feelin
  
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