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• Orchard Park police warn of scam letters

  22-08-2017 23:16 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Orchard Park Police Department is warning residents of a new scam going around.
  Police say someone is sending out letters to residents, telling them about supposed code violations involving pools. The letters also say that residents should call the sender for an inspection.
  The sender is pretending to be from a building inspector’s office.
  Anyone who thinks they received a scam letter can call police at (716) 662-6444.
  
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• Amherst police looking to identify women

  22-08-2017 22:57 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst police are looking for help identifying two women.
  Police are calling them persons of interest after a stolen credit card was charged more than 35 times.
  They were only identified as black females.
  Anyone who knows who they are can call (716) 689-1329, text 562-TIPS or email [email protected], referencing AMH 17-736455-DQ.
  
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• Western New York prepares for Eclipse 2024

  22-08-2017 22:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – We’re learning the next eclipse in 2024 is good news for Buffalo. It’s happening April 8th, 2024. Western  New York is right in the path of totality.
  Imagine watching the total solar eclipse from the Maid of the Mist in 2024. It may be a pipe dream right now, But Patrick Kaler, CEO and President of Visit Buffalo-Niagara is already preparing for the thousands of people who will likely travel here. 
  He said, “I think that&rsqu
  
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• Sunday to be Record Theatre’s final day of operation

  22-08-2017 22:01 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Record Theatre’s final day of operation will be this Sunday, August 27.
  The Main St. store has been in business for nearly 42 years, and was called the “World’s Largest Record Store” when it opened in 1976.
  It had more than 25,000 square feet of retail space.
  This past March, Record Theatre’s owner, Leonard Silver, died at the age of 90. When he died, there were two Record Theatre stores open.
  One of them, the University Plaza location i
  
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• Jamestown man who killed wife and stepson sentenced

  22-08-2017 19:40 via wivb.com
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man who killed his wife and stepson was sentenced for Manslaughter on Tuesday.
  Deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Civil Division entered the home of Allen Witruke, 53, on the morning of December 8, 2015.
  While there to execute an eviction, the bodies of Catherine Witruke and Eric Washburn were seen. They had been stabbed to death. Eric had also been beaten.
  “This case was tragic and heartbreaking. As with any domest
  
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• Crime Stoppers offering reward for information on suspected burglar

  22-08-2017 18:28 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities are looking for a person they say broke into a store and stole cash.
  On Friday, the suspect broke a glass door at 420 Niagara St. and entered before stealing the money, authorities say.
  Up to $1,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information on the suspect.
  Anyone with information can call (716) 867-6161.
  
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• Buffalo native in Pitch Perfect 3

  22-08-2017 18:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo native who made it big is back in town to promote her new album.
  Venzella Joy’s big break came a few years ago when she became the drummer in Beyoncé’s band. She had the opportunity to travel the world and play in front of sold out crowds for not one, but three tours.
  “Definitely a dream come true. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do and to have the chance to actually do it was absolutely incredible to me!&rdquo
  
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• S. Carolina couple welcomes their own Eclipse, a baby girl

  22-08-2017 17:55 via wivb.com
  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Once upon a time they were falling in love. A South Carolina couple has welcomed a baby girl whom they named for the celestial event that had millions across the country on the edge of their seats.
  Freedom Eubanks told The Greenville News she feared the labor pains she felt Monday were another false alarm, but the contractions grew stronger and she knew her baby was on the way. Her only concern: was the babycoming right away or on
  
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• Buffalo students show improvement in ELA, math scores

  22-08-2017 17:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — ELA and math scores improved from last year in the Buffalo City School District.
  In 2016, 16.4 percent of third-to-eighth graders showed proficiency in ELA. This year, 17.8 percent of students in the same category were deemed proficient.
  In terms of math, 17.2 percent of students showed proficiency, compared to last year’s number of 16.1 percent.
  Across the state, the percentage of students deemed proficient went up in both ELA and math.% of Students Proficient
  
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• New AMC theater coming to downtown Buffalo

  22-08-2017 16:59 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An AMC movie theater is coming to Main St. in Buffalo.
  Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced on Twitter Tuesday morning that a lease agreement was signed.
  The theater, which will be called AMC Market Arcade 8, will be downtown by next Summer.
  “Moviegoers in downtown Buffalo waited a long time for a theatre that delivers an amazing theatrical experience, and we are so excited to announce that AMC Theatres and our incredibly popular AMC Signature recliners will be
  
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• Cashless tolling coming to Grand Island

  22-08-2017 16:51 via wivb.com
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Grand Island’s Town Supervisor wanted them, and now they’re coming — cashless tolls.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in western New York on Tuesday to announce the new tolls.
  Earlier this year, Town Supervisor Nate McMurray made a video about the tolls called “Dear Governor Cuomo.”
  His goal was to either get rid of the tolls at the Grand Island bridges, or bring in cashless tolling. The reason is that he thinks it will help reduce pollution a
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Gov. Cuomo makes announcement in Grand Island

  22-08-2017 16:25 via wivb.com
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is making an announcement regarding the Grand Island bridges.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch his announcement live.
  
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• Bottled vs. Tap: Water sales soar in U.S.

  22-08-2017 14:58 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bottled water now tops pop as the number one beverage sold in the U.S., according to data from the Beverage Marketing Association.
  The $16 billion dollar industry shows few signs of backing off. News 4 checked state records and found dozens of companies are authorized to sell bottled water products in New York State.
  Understanding the production process
  One of the biggest bottlers in our region is Mayer Brothers in West Seneca. Owner Garrett Mayer invited us to see a
  
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• Eden man facing multiple charges following Monday morning house fire in Hamburg

  22-08-2017 11:55 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Five people, including two firefighters, were taken to the hospital after an early morning ripped through a home on Rosedale Avenue.
  The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the garage and spread to the rest of the home, where a family of five was sleeping at the time. As the fire spread, a woman and her two children jumped out of a second story window to escape. A man and another child were able to safely exit the home.
  The three people who jumped out the window were ta
  
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• Eden man charged after Monday fire in Hamburg

  22-08-2017 11:55 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Five people, including two firefighters, were taken to the hospital after an early morning ripped through a home on Rosedale Avenue.
  The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the garage and spread to the rest of the home, where a family of five was sleeping at the time. As the fire spread, a woman and her two children jumped out of a second story window to escape. A man and another child were able to safely exit the home.
  The three people who jumped out the window were ta
  
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• 3 people jump out window to escape burning Hamburg home

  22-08-2017 11:55 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Five people, including two firefighters, were taken to the hospital after an early morning ripped through a home on Rosedale Avenue.
  The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the garage and spread to the rest of the home, where a family was sleeping at the time. As the fire spread, a woman and her two children jumped out of a second story window to escape.
  Those residents were taken to ECMC for evaluation and two firefighters were taken to Mercy hospital for medical issue
  
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• Commuter train hits parked train outside Philadelphia, several hurt

  22-08-2017 08:52 via wivb.com
  UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say 33 people have been injured in a train crash at a station in suburban Philadelphia.
  A spokeswoman for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority says it happened around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday.
  Heather Redfern says an inbound Norristown High Speed Line train crashed into an unoccupied, parked train at the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby.
  Redfern says 33 people aboard the train were injured.
  In an early morning briefing, Upper Darby Mayor N
  
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• Gov. Cuomo takes hard line in casino revenue negotiations with Seneca Nation

  22-08-2017 06:36 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)-  Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administrating is taking a hard stance with the Seneca Nation over casino revenue payments.
  Five months ago, the Seneca Nation announced they would no longer pay the state more than $100 million a year. The Nation argues the contract signed with the state in 2002 only required the payments for 14 years.
  On Monday, Gov. Cuomo’s office said if the Seneca Nation does not resume payments, the state will consider allowing a no
  
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• Catholic Health chooses different location for controversial methadone clinic

  22-08-2017 05:01 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Neighbors were all smiles as they walked out of a private meeting with Catholic Health representatives.
  They were the first to hear that the methadone clinic won’t be in their neighborhood along Millersport highway in Amherst.
  The clinic will now be located at 210 John Glenn Drive in an industrial park. Neighbors say it’s a welcomed relief after they’ve fought for months to keep the methadone clinic out of their area.
  “Our property values won&
  
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• Sheriff: Ohio judge returns fire after being shot outside courthouse

  22-08-2017 04:58 via wivb.com
  STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio sheriff says a judge fired back at a man who shot him outside a courthouse, killing him.
  One suspect has been killed and another is in custody, CBS Pittsburgh reports.
  The incident happened outside of the Jefferson County Courthouse around 8 a.m. along the Ohio River in Steubenville, roughly 30 miles west of Pittsburgh, according to WTRF-TV.
  Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla says courthouse video shows Judge Joseph Bruzzese Jr. firing about f
  
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• Pegula Sports and Entertainment acquires ADPRO Sports

  22-08-2017 03:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Pegula Sports and Entertainment has acquired a majority interest in Buffalo-based ADPRO Sports, one of the largest Nike Team dealers in the U.S.
  Terry and Kim Pegula announced the addition to PSE Monday.
  Kim Pegula said in a statement Monday that the goal of the acquisition is to expand ADPRO’s national presence and “notably increase” its Western New York workforce.
  “Terry and I have identified potential for significant national grow
  
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• Zoar Valley hiking tragedy costs two Buffalo brothers their parents

  22-08-2017 01:19 via wivb.com
  GOWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A hike through Zoar Valley, by a South Buffalo family Sunday, turned tragic, leaving two young brothers recovering from their injuries, while they face the much longer emotional recovery of growing up without their mother and father.
  Alexander Green, 4, and his brother Jacob, 7, are being treated for a variety of injuries at Women and Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family members, focused on helping the two boys through this ordeal.
  Investigators said the
  
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• UPDATE: Union Road reopens after being partially closed for accident

  22-08-2017 01:01 via wivb.com
  UPDATE: (9:25 p.m.)  – Union Road has reopened after being closed due to an accident. 
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Union Road is temporarily closed north from Losson Road for the scene of an accident.
  Witnesses at the scene believe two vehicles were involved and two individuals were taken away by ambulance.
  Crews are on scene cleaning up and investigating.
  We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
   
  
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• Accident closes part of Union Road in Cheektowaga

  22-08-2017 01:01 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Union Road is temporarily closed north from Losson Road for the scene of an accident.
  Witnesses at the scene believe two vehicles were involved and two individuals were taken away by ambulance.
  Crews are on scene cleaning up and investigating.
  We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
   
  
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• GALLERY: Solar eclipse in WNY

  22-08-2017 00:23 via wivb.com
  GALLERY: Solar eclipse in WNY VIEWER PHOTO
  From Anthony in RapidsVIEWER PHOTO/From Sara, at Woodlawn Beach VIEWER PHOTOFrom Korri- pictured, Mr. & Mrs. Knight. VIEWER PHOTOFrom Shawn, taken in Eden. VIEWER PHOTO/NORTH TONAWANDA PHOTO/JOHN VIEWER PHOTOFrom HeatherVIEWER PHOTO/From Karla VIEWER PHOTO
  Viewing the eclipse in a box.VIEWER PHOTOTaken at Darien Lake using eclipse glasses. VIEWER PHOTOFrom JoelleVIEWER PHOTOFrom Katelyn, taken at Gallagher Beach. VIEWER PHOTOFrom Melanie, taken in D
  
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• More than 1,000 take in eclipse at Buffalo State

  22-08-2017 00:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The moon may have only shield 72 percent of the sun during the eclipse Monday, but it was 100 percent satisfaction for the more than 1,000 people who showed up NASA’s official viewing site at SUNY Buffalo State.
  Many of the eager viewers started showing up around 9 a.m., and university and NASA groups handing out eclipse viewing glasses ran out quickly.As the afternoon progressed, more and more necks craned toward the sun, as the moon made its intercept.
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