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• Jamestown man accused of stabbing vehicle, making threats with knife

  25-09-2017 23:35 via wivb.com
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Jamestown man was arrested Sunday after allegedly stabbing a vehicle with a knife using the knife to threaten another party.
  James J. Spitale was charged with third degree criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, and second degree menacing. The incident occurred on Palmer Street around 8 p.m. Sunday.
  Spitale was transported to Jamestown City Jail awaiting arraignment.
  
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• Kentucky Police: Man killed boy, pushed mom off cliff in dispute over $200

  25-09-2017 23:29 via wivb.com
  McKEE, Ky. — Police say a man killed a 5-year-old boy and brutally attacked his mother, pushing her off a 77-foot cliff in eastern Kentucky, over $200.
  Kentucky State Police detective Charles Brandenburg testified Monday during a preliminary hearing in Jackson County District Court that 41-year-old Lonnie Belt thought the boy’s stepfather had stolen the money from him. The stepfather, David Durham, has denied the accusation.
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• Defense Department: Hurricane relief around-the-clock

  25-09-2017 22:49 via wivb.com
  (AP) – The U.S. Defense Department was working around the clock to deliver humanitarian assistance to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, even as the death toll climbed further across the Caribbean after Hurricane Maria.
  By Monday afternoon, the confirmed toll from Maria’s rampage across the Caribbean had jumped to at least 49 deaths, including 16 dead in Puerto Rico and 27 on the hard-hit island of Dominica.
  Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a major Category 4 storm l
  
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• Registered sex offender charged with inappropriate sexual contact with child, 5

  25-09-2017 22:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A registered sex offender from Buffalo has been charged with making inappropriate sexual contact with a five-year-old girl who he was babysitting.
  Thomas Johnson, 44, of Buffalo, was charged with a felony count of sexual conduct against a child less than 11 years old and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arrested after the Erie County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Buffalo Police Sex Offense Squad about the incident, which took place Se
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle together at official event in Toronto

  25-09-2017 22:02 via wivb.com
  TORONTO (AP) — Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle have made their first official public appearance as a couple.
  The prince and Markle held hands Monday as they walked toward Toronto’s city hall and attended a wheelchair tennis event at Harry’s Invictus Games for wounded veterans.
  Both were dressed casually, the prince sporting jeans with a black polo shirt while his girlfriend wore a white button-down shirt with blue jeans ripped at the knee.
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• Demolition of building underway at Western NY nuke site

  25-09-2017 21:55 via wivb.com
  WEST VALLEY, N.Y. (AP) — A building that has been central to the decades-long cleanup of a western New York nuclear site is being demolished.
  Crews this month began tearing down the vitrification facility at the West Valley Demonstration Project. The reinforced concrete structure is where more than 600,000 gallons of high-level radioactive waste were solidified into glass for disposal.
  Debris from the building demolition is being loaded into waste containers and shipped offsite
  
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• NY Army National Guardsmen head to U.S. Virgin Islands to provide hurricane relief

  25-09-2017 19:45 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – The first of what will be several flights from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to the U.S. Virgin Islands departed Monday morning, carrying two dozen National Guardsmen and equipment to help those impacted by recent hurricanes.
  The 24 members of the 105th Military Police Company will be joined by dozens of others from their unit, as well as about ten State Troopers, to provide help to local law enforcement in the Virgin Islands and to provide humanitarian
  
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• Lang to retire as Erie County Fair CEO

  25-09-2017 19:44 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Fair announced on Monday that Dennis Lang will be stepping down as CEO and Fair Manager.
  Lang served in his position for 18 years.
  “Confronted with challenges and opportunities, Lang’s leadership brought the Erie County Agricultural Society into the new millennium with new ideas, creative energy and an aggressive plan to put the organization on a stable financial footing to insure its future,” the fair said.
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• 3 new stores announced for Amherst

  25-09-2017 19:28 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three more stores are coming to Amherst’s Northtown Plaza, which is already home to the first Whole Foods Market in western New York.
  WS Development announced the additions of West Elm, Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. L.L. Bean was previously announced for the plaza.
  “I am excited to be returning to my hometown to work on this project and to contribute to Buffalo’s amazing renaissance,” WS Development Senior Vice President Brian Sciera
  
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• SPCA Monday: Boston

  25-09-2017 18:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA Serving Erie County brought a black lab to News 4 on Monday.
  Boston is two years old and came from an SPCA transfer partner in South Carolina.
  If you’re interested in adopting him or another pet, call the SPCA at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• Jim Kelly blasts LeSean McCoy following player protests during anthem

  25-09-2017 18:08 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) — As the national anthem was played prior to kickoff between the Bill and Broncos, members of both teams locked arms and stood, while others took a knee in a show of solidarity following comments from President Donald Trump he’d like to see owners “fire” players who protest.
  Bills running back LeSean McCoy took a knee before resuming stretching throughout the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.  Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was on the
  
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• Buffalo has wider gap between wealthy and poor than most cities

  25-09-2017 18:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there is a big gap between the wealthy and the poor in Buffalo, and it’s bigger than many other cities.
  83 cities were ranked in a report from Buffalo Business First. Each city’s population was more than 250,000.
  Buffalo ranked better than six other cities on the list, coming in at number 77.
  The city has a population of nearly 257,000 people, with 106,139 households.
  In more than 43,000 of those households, residents&
  
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• North Korea says Trump has ‘declared war’ on country

  25-09-2017 17:53 via wivb.com
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea’s top diplomat says President Donald Trump’s tweet that leader Kim Jong Un “won’t be around much longer” was a declaration of war against his country by the United States.
  Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho told reporters Monday that what he called Trump’s “declaration of war” gives North Korea “every right” under the U.N. Charter to take countermeasures, “including th
  
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• Buffalo man shot on Roma Ave.

  25-09-2017 17:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say a man was shot on Roma Ave. on Sunday night.
  The shooting occurred just before 9:30 p.m.
  The victim, a 27-year-old Buffalo man, was taken to ECMC, where he is in serious condition.
  Anyone with information on the shooting can call the police department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
  
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• Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months

  25-09-2017 16:47 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting with a 15-year-old girl in a case that may have cost Hillary Clinton the presidency.
  The former Democratic congressman from New York had faced up to 27 months in prison on Monday after his guilty plea to one charge of transferring obscene material to a minor. Prosecutors say he broke the law by having illicit contact with a 15-year-old girl using Skype and Snapchat.
  Weiner’s sexting ha
  
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• Jim Kelly “really upset and sad” about NFL protests

  25-09-2017 15:39 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has voiced his disapproval of the national anthem protests happening at NFL games across the country.
  Kelly took to Instagram to share his thoughts. This is what he said:
  “Even though I’m thankful the BILLS won today, I’m really upset and sad about what’s happening. And I imagine many of you are too.
  I love the game of football and all that it means to the players, fans and cities across THI
  
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• 5 possibly injured during school bus accident

  25-09-2017 15:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say a school bus and another vehicle were involved in an accident Monday morning.
  The incident occurred at Hickory and Clinton streets around 7:45 a.m.
  Five people were possibly injured, including two on the bus.
  
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• 5 possibly injured during bus accident

  25-09-2017 15:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say a school bus and another vehicle were involved in an accident Monday morning.
  The incident occurred at Hickory and Clinton streets around 7:45 a.m.
  Five people were possibly injured, including two on the bus.
  
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• 1 Steelers player stands during national anthem on Sunday

  25-09-2017 15:17 via wivb.com
  CHICAGO (WIVB) — Peaceful demonstrations took place at NFL stadiums across the league on Sunday.
  In Chicago, most of the Pittsburgh Steelers players stayed in the locker room during the national anthem.
  One player stood alone — left tackle and former Army Ranger, Alejandro Villanueva.
  He stood near the tunnel with his hand over his heart during the anthem.
  MORE | A number of Bills and Broncos players knelt during Sunday’s home game. See more on that here.
  
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• Oprah makes her “60 Minutes” debut as contributor

  25-09-2017 14:12 via wivb.com
  MICHIGAN (WIVB) — There was a new face on “60 Minutes” Sunday night.
  Oprah Winfrey made her first appearance as a contributor for the show. Winfrey traveled to Michigan to show the role it played in the 2016 Presidential election.
  She talked to a group of voters to see a divide in the nation that still exists.
  Sunday’s episode kicked off the show’s 50th season
  
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• AT&T creates website to help locate family, friends in Puerto Rico

  25-09-2017 13:06 via wivb.com
  (WFLA) – AT&T has set up a website to help family members get in touch with their loved ones in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria left millions on the island without power.
  The company said anyone stateside (regardless of carrier) can go to ATT.com/mariaupdateand register the cell phone number of a family member or friend who is an AT&T wireless customer in Puerto Rico.
  The next time their friend or family member connects to the cellular network, they will get a notification o
  
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• Man shot at gas station overnight

  25-09-2017 12:56 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Buffalo say a man was shot in the leg late Sunday night.
  The shooting happened at a gas station on Bailey Ave. near E. Ferry St. around 11:15 p.m.
  The victim was a 23-year-old Buffalo man. As of Monday morning, he was at ECMC in stable condition.
  It is not clear what led to the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting can call the police department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
  
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• Silver Alert issued for 72-year-old Lancaster man

  25-09-2017 12:47 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 72-year-old Lancaster man is missing.
  Officials issued a Silver Alert for James Kamysz late Sunday night.
  Kamysz was last seen around 5 p.m. on Central Ave. in Lancaster, but he lives at Symphony Manor on Broadway.
  He has Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Authorities say he sweats excessively, and had not taken his medication, nor had he eaten dinner on Sunday.
  Officials described him as having gray hair and weighing 175 lbs. Kamysz uses a walker, and when
  
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• Silver Alert for 72-year-old Lancaster man cancelled

  25-09-2017 12:47 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 72-year-old Lancaster man has been located.
  Officials issued a Silver Alert for James Kamysz late Sunday night.
  Kamysz was last seen around 5 p.m. on Central Ave. in Lancaster, but he lives at Symphony Manor on Broadway.
  Authorities say Kamysz was found around 8 a.m. and is okay.
  
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• New Walmart service could allow delivery people into your home

  25-09-2017 12:25 via wivb.com
  BENTONVILLE, Ark. (WIVB) — Walmart is looking to upgrade its delivery service; So much so, that they want to come inside your home.
  The mega retailer is testing a new service that would allow a delivery person inside your front door, and if you’re not home, they would drop off packages, and even put groceries in the fridge.
  Delivery workers would be a given a code to enter, and customers could monitor the delivery status on their smartphones.
  
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• Fire Injures Three Firefighters

  25-09-2017 05:06 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three firefighters were injured while working to put out a fire Sunday afternoon.
  It happened on Parkdale Avenue around 1:15 p.m.
  Emergency crews say the fire started on the second floor of an apartment building and spread to the attic.
  Crews tell us 14 people are being assisted by the Red Cross.
  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
  
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• Two Injured In Newfane Crash

  25-09-2017 04:45 via wivb.com
  NEWFANE, N.Y. (WIVB) – Niagara County Sheriff’s are investigating a crash in the Town of Newfane.
  It happened on West Lake Road just before 2 p.m. Sunday.
  Deputies say a minivan going eastbound failed to yield the right of way when it tried to make a left-hand turn.
  Investigators say a motorcycle going westbound collided with the van.
  The two people on the motorcycle were flown to ECMC to be treated.
  The four people in the minivan were not hurt.
   
   
  
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• Jerry Hughes, LeSean McCoy respond to criticism from President Trump

  25-09-2017 00:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 24 hours after a team meeting to discuss comments made by President Donald Trump regarding player protests during the National Anthem, Bills remained vocal in the locker room  following their 26-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.
  Prior to kickoff several members of the Bills and Broncos knelt during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner while others locked arms in a show of solidarity.
  “45 is going to say those things and as disturbing as that is, that&
  
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