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• Taylor leads Bills as defense shines in win over Broncos

  24-09-2017 22:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Tyrod Taylor and Tre’Davious White both put rough starts behind them to help power the Bills to a 26 to 16 victory over the Broncos on Sunday.
  With the win, Buffalo improves to 2-1 on the season while Denver dips to 2-1 overall.
  While the LeSean McCoy and the rest of the back field were limited — rushing for only 75 yards –Taylor finished the day 20 for 26 for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
  Trailing 16-13 in the third quarter, after punting on their
  
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• NY Gov. Cuomo pledges state aid effort for Puerto Rico

  24-09-2017 21:44 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is launching a state effort to help Puerto Rico.
  He announced the relief effort on Sunday, after making a visit to the hurricane-ravaged island on Friday. It will encourage residents statewide to donate goods, and raise funds from the business community for organizations in Puerto Rico.
  It will also include efforts from medical professionals to send health care workers to the island and provide support in getting medicine and medical supplies.
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• Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead, 7 wounded

  24-09-2017 20:40 via wivb.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A masked gunman invaded a Tennessee church Sunday and opened fire, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants. At least one person was killed and seven others wounded, authorities said.An usher confronted the shooter, who apparently shot himself accidentally in the struggle, authorities said.
  No motive for the shooting was immediately determined. Investigators said they were not aware of any relationship between the gunman and any of the wor
  
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• 1 dead, 8 injured in ‘mass casualty’ shooting at Antioch church

  24-09-2017 20:40 via wivb.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – One woman was killed and eight people, including the gunman, were injured in what officials are calling a “mass casualty” incident at a church in Antioch Sunday morning.
  Metro police responded to the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ on Pin Hook Road at 11:15 a.m.
  The preliminary investigation shows the gunman, whose identity has yet to be released, shot one woman outside the church, killing her, before opening fire inside the church and injuring at lea
  
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• Bills and Broncos players kneel during National Anthem

  24-09-2017 19:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – During the National Anthem prior to the game, members of the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos took a knee to protest the comments of President Donald Trump and raise awareness for racial inequality in the United States.
  Many of the Bills kneel in protest while the rest stand during our Anthem. @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/on1xRZcze5
  — Scott Swenson (@ScottSwenson4) September 24, 2017
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  Members of the #Bills and #Broncos kneeling
  
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• Sabres send 4 players to Rochester

  24-09-2017 18:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB)- The Buffalo Sabres have sent 4 players to the Rochester Americans.
  Forwards Hudson Fasching, Kyle Criscuolo, C.J. Smith and defenseman Brendan Guhle were sent down.
  Fasching has one goal and 2 assists in 17 games with the Sabres.  Guhle saw action in three games for the Sabres last season and was a 2015 draft pick of the team.
  The moves leaver the Sabres with 32 players on their training camp roster (18 forwards, 11 defenseman and 3 goalies).
  
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• Public pianos are out in Niagara Falls

  24-09-2017 17:00 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Shakespeare once said that when words fail, music speaks. Rosie Lorenti, a Niagara Falls native and musician, couldn’t agree more. Rosie shared with News 4, “Music is a very important part of my life. Brought up on it. My mom played piano, my dad played instruments. It’s always been something I’ve done.”
  It’s always been something she hoped she could incorporate into others’ lives too. She’s doing that now by
  
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• Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens players lock arms and kneel during the U.S. national anthem

  24-09-2017 16:07 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)- The first game on football Sunday took place at Wembley Stadium in London where the Baltimore Ravens took on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  During the national anthem at the start of the game players and staff members on both teams took a knee or locked arms.
  This was done in response to President Trump’s comments suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem.
  Terry and Kim Pegula released a statement following a team meeting on Saturday saying &ldqu
  
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE Round Table: Broncos at Bills

  24-09-2017 15:58 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This week as the Bills (1-1) prepare to host the Broncos (2-0) our Buffalo Kickoff LIVE team discusses three of the major topics heading into Buffalo’s Week 3 showdown.
  Sean McDermott has committed to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, but for how long?  The offense struggled against the Panthers — if they struggle again against the Broncos will be forced to make a change?  Is it too early to bail on Taylor in favor of a rookie in Nathan Peterman.It coul
  
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• Man injured in morning shooting

  24-09-2017 05:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo police are investigating a shooting on East LoveJoy and Ideal Streets.
  It happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
  Buffalo Police say one man was struck by gunfire and was taken to ECMC where he was treated for his injuries.
  It’s unclear how severe his injuries are or who was involved.
  
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• City of Buffalo employee under investigation after stabbing a stranger’s dog

  24-09-2017 05:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo family’s dog is back home Saturday night. Police say a city of Buffalo employee stabbed the dog Saturday morning in South Buffalo. The employee, 46-year-old James Craddock, is now under investigation.
  Sources tell News 4 the city is seeking the termination of the employee. The dog’s owners say they’ve been threatened by Craddock before.
  As Jillian Mann comforts her family dog Audi, she says she’s happy Audi is alive right now. Mann s
  
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• Sabres send 10 back to Rochester, drop game against Toronto

  24-09-2017 04:58 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 
  MAKING MOVES
  Saturday afternoon the Sabres began to slim their training camp roster as the regular season inches closer, sending a dozen players to AHL affiliate Rochester.
  Forwards – Eric Cornel, Vaclav Karabacek, Stevie Moses, Kevin Porter
  Defensemen – Brycen Martin, Casey Nelson, Devante Stephens
  Goaltenders – Jason Kasdorf, Jonas Johansson, Adam Wilcox
  The Sabres also sent Cliff Pu back to London of the OHL after an impressive showing in d
  
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• Terry and Kim Pegula: “Our players have the freedom to express themselves in a respectful and thoughtful manner”

  24-09-2017 04:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula released a statement Saturday night following President Trump’s comments on Friday suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem.
  The statement reads,
  “Several of us met tonight- players, coaches, staff, and ownership. Our goal was to provide open dialogue and communication. We listened to one another. We believe it’s the best way to work through any issue we are facing- on
  
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• Part of Thruway shut down as State Police investigate serious crash

  24-09-2017 03:33 via wivb.com
  PEMBROKE, N.Y. (WIVB)- State Police are on the scene of a serious crash in the Town of Pembroke.
  Troopers tell us the crash happened around 8:40 p.m. Saturday. A vehicle hit a pedestrian on I-90 westbound in the Town of Pembroke.
  Police say the crash is being reconstructed by the New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) and is still under investigation. 
  The Thruway Authority put out an alert around 9:00 p.m. that all westbound lanes are blocked around exits 48A and 9.
  
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• Western New York will see a busy Fall as a backdrop for major motion pictures

  24-09-2017 00:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Over the past five years, Western New York has become a hot spot for making movies. Local industry leaders say this is the most film crews they’ve ever seen here in our area.
  From Niagara Falls to Downtown Buffalo,  TV and film crews seem to be taking advantage of Western New York as a backdrop. Tim Clark, Buffalo-Niagara Film Commissioner says, said, “You see these little nuggets all over the country in different cities, but it’s no
  
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