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• Hamburg Police looking for suspect in vehicle larcenies

  10-10-2017 23:11 via wivb.com
  HAMURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Town of Hamburg Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance to identify an individual who is being sought for questioning regarding several thefts from vehicles in the Steelton neighborhood.
  Anyone with information on the person’s identity is asked to contact Det. Vince Pupo at 648-5118 ext. 2635 or at the department’s confidential tip line, 648-5111 ext. 2847. 
  
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• Suspect admits to robbing East Aurora Dunkin Donuts

  10-10-2017 21:54 via wivb.com
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A suspect who turned himself in for a robbery at an Orchard Park gas station has also admitted to robbing a Dunkin Donuts in East Aurora.
  Kyle Kennon-Brown, 36, of West Seneca, admitted to robbing the doughnut shop at 230 Main St. on the night of Oct. 7. On Monday, Kennon-Brown turned himself in to Orchard Park Police, admitting to robbing an Orchard Park gas station on Sunday.
  According to East Aurora Police reports, police responded to a call of a strong a
  
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• Impatient mom gets jail time for pulling gun on son’s barber

  10-10-2017 21:27 via wivb.com
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman accused of pulling a gun on a Cleveland barber because he was taking too long to cut her 7-year-old son’s hair has been sentenced to six months behind bars.
  Thirty-one-year-old Andrea Smith was sentenced Tuesday. She previously pleaded guilty to menacing, child endangering and carrying a concealed weapon.
  Smith apologized at sentencing and acknowledged she briefly pulled a handgun from her purse at a barber school in April and that she had no license to carry
  
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• NFL commissioner: ‘We need to move past this controversy’

  10-10-2017 21:17 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league needs to “move past this controversy” over the National Anthem.
  In a letter to team executives that was obtained by CNNMoney, Goodell wrote that the dispute “is threatening to erode the unifying power of our game, and is now dividing us, and our players, from many fans across the country.”
   “Like many of our fans, we believe that everyone should stand for the National Anthem,” he wrote. “I
  
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• NFL owners to discuss rule requiring players to stand during national anthem

  10-10-2017 20:16 via wivb.com
  (CBS) — During a conference call with several members of the media Tuesday, NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart stated that the league’s owners will likely discuss a rule change that would require players to stand for the national anthem. “I think there will be a discussion about the entire issue, including the policy … I’m not going to predict what might happen,” Lockhart said, per the Washington Post.
  Players on several teams around the league have been si
  
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• Niagara Falls tourists react to sewage overflow in Niagara River

  10-10-2017 19:24 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y (WIVB) — From the Observation Deck at Niagara Falls State Park, you could see a large area of black discharge surrounding the Maid of the Mist on Monday. On Tuesday the black discharge was gone but now that this has happened at least 5 times, some are wondering if it will happen again.
  Monday’s incident was caused by the heavy rain. Niagara Falls is just one several places in Western New York where an overflow happened because of the weather.
  According to the DEC t
  
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• Leaders, volunteers clean up ‘zombie’ home in West Seneca

  10-10-2017 18:31 via wivb.com
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Leaders and volunteers used their day off to help clean up a zombie home in West Seneca on Monday.
  A home on Bellwood Ave. was put into foreclosure and abandoned six years ago, but the bank never told the 88-year-old homeowner they weren’t taking care of the property.
  Now, the home needs a makeover, inside and out. Volunteers showed up on Monday to help get that started.
  “The neighbors are all outside; Everybody’s thrilled that this house is fin
  
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• Swan Street Diner celebrates Grand Opening

  10-10-2017 17:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Tuesday marked a major milestone for a new restaurant in Larkinville. The new Swan Street Diner welcomed the public for the first time as it celebrated its Grand Opening.
  This was a moment 80 years in the making.
  The Swan Street Diner started life in 1937 as the Newark Diner, and was trucked into Larkinville last May by the Zemsky family to begin a new chapter as the latest addition to the Larkin Square area.
  Some of the first customers Tuesday gave the new diner rav
  
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• Former school scorekeeper charged with child porn possession

  10-10-2017 17:25 via wivb.com
  FORESTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police have accused a Forestville man of possessing child pornography.
  After Troopers received a report of possible child porn back in July, an investigation led to the September 28 arrest of 62-year-old Robert Howard.
  Howard, who the Forestville Central School District says was a scorekeeper for sporting events, was charged with ten counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child and two counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child.
  Sc
  
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• First lady vs first wife: Melania and Ivana spar over roles

  10-10-2017 16:48 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s first lady versus first wife.
  Melania Trump is pushing back at Donald Trump’s first wife for referring to herself as “first lady.”
  Ivana Trump told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Monday that she talks to the president about every two weeks and has a direct number to the White House.
  She added: “I don’t want to call him there because Melania is there and I don’t want to cause any kind of jealousy or somethin
  
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• 1,000 leads later, authorities still stumped by Las Vegas gunman

  10-10-2017 16:28 via wivb.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than a week after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history investigators are stumped about the key question: What led a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler to kill 58 people and wound hundreds of others at a country music concert?
  It’s an answer they may never find.
  The FBI and Las Vegas police have sorted through more than a thousand leads and examined Stephen Paddock’s politics, finances, any possible terrorist radicalization and his social behavio
  
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• U.S. Postal Service offering passport application events

  10-10-2017 15:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The United States Postal Service is offering a number of events where people can apply for a passport this month.
  Here are the locations, dates and times for events in western New York during October:
  OFFICE
  ADDRESS
  CITY
  HOURS
  DATE
  SPRINGVILLE POST OFFICE
  75 FRANKLIN ST
  SPRINGVILLE
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.         (by appt.)
  Saturday, October 14, 2017
   
  ARCADE POST OFFICE
  23 EDWARD ST
  ARCADE
  9 a.m. to noon and  
  
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• Schumer, Gillibrand donate campaign contributions from Harvey Weinstein

  10-10-2017 15:21 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State’s two U.S. Senators have both agreed to donate thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to charities that support women.
  It’s in response to allegations of sexual harassment by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
  He was fired from his own studio on Sunday.
  Weinstein was a prominent donor to many Democrats, including senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer.
  Schumer talked about the controversy during a stop in Lewiston.
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• At least 10 dead as fires rage in California wine country

  10-10-2017 15:01 via wivb.com
  SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 100, destroying 1,500 homes and businesses and sending thousands fleeing as flames raged unchecked through high-end resorts, grocery stores and tree-lined neighborhoods.
  The fires broke out nearly simultaneously and then exploded overnight, sending residents fleeing as embers rained down and flames raged around them. Two hospitals in S
  
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• 15 reported dead as fires rage in California wine country

  10-10-2017 15:01 via wivb.com
  SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) —  Fifteen people have been killed in wildfires in Northern California, officials said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
  At least 2,000 homes and businesses and other structures have been destroyed and 115,000 acres have been burned. No causes have yet been determined.
  California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Chief Ken Pimlott says there are 16 fires burning throughout the region with another blaze in Orange County.
  At least 4,000 personnel
  
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• Trump says US should change tax law to punish NFL

  10-10-2017 14:26 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are “disrespecting” the national anthem or flag.
  The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity. So it’s unlikely that Trump’s proposal, tweeted in the early hours Tuesday, would change anything.
  Trump tweeted : “Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at th
  
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• Virtual reality helping people escape pain

  10-10-2017 13:32 via wivb.com
  SEATTLE (WIVB) — Virtual reality isn’t just a way to escape the outside world. Now, researchers are using it to help people escape from pain.
  A hospital in Seattle is using virtual reality to help manage pain.
  Games like “Snow World” let people take their mind off what’s hurting.
  Doctors say a distracted brain leads to less focus on pain.
  “The areas of the brain that light up with pain light up less and they’re just not processing as much!” Dr
  
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• Stormtroopers on Soldier Field introduce ‘Last Jedi’ trailer

  10-10-2017 12:55 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” debuted in dramatic fashion during Monday Night Football halftime. Fireworks flashed and Stormtroopers marched onto Chicago’s Soldier Field as the preview played onscreen.
  It featured new and familiar characters from the Star Wars universe. The clip opens with voiceover from Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren saying, “When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power — and beyond that, someth
  
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• Oreo offering prize to those who can guess mystery flavor

  10-10-2017 12:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nabisco has been known to try out many flavors for their popular Oreo, but now, they want you to figure out their latest concoction.
  They want you to taste the new mystery Oreo and tell them what you think it is.
  The grand prize winner can nab $50,000.
  Five $10,000 prizes are also being handed out.
  MORE | Submit your guess here.
  
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• Erie County officials unveil plan to save taxpayer $4.5 million

  10-10-2017 05:39 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)- Erie County has a new plan to save taxpayers millions of dollars next year by sharing services with local governments. The final version was unveiled at ECC North Campus Monday night.
  Governor Cuomo challenged county executives statewide this spring to reduce property taxes, including in the budget a requirement for local officials to come up with a plan to share services.
  “I believe there is always more efficiency you can find,” said Gov. Cuomo. &ldquo
  
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• Sabres need to “Sharpen their Swords” and show some fight

  10-10-2017 04:49 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Where do the Sabres go from here?
  Last in the Atlantic Division standings (again) the only way to go is up…or something like that.
  Poor turnovers.
  Inexcusable shorthanded goals.
  A power play unit that was tops a year ago, looks anything but.
  It didn’t matter if you were in the arena or watching on TV (which I was) – the boos rained down loud and clear – and rightfully so – in the third game of the season, a 6-2 loss to the New Jersey De
  
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• Jackknifed truck on I-190 causes backup Monday morning

  10-10-2017 04:36 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A tractor trailer jackknifed on I-190 Monday morning, causing some backup as it blocked several lanes.
  The accident occurred near Smith Street.
  It took a few hours to get the truck out of the way.
  No one was hurt.
  
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• Texas Tech police officer fatally shot, suspect apprehended

  10-10-2017 04:15 via wivb.com
  LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech University officials say a student sought in the shooting death of a campus police officer at police headquarters has been captured.
  University officials issued an alert around 9:35 p.m. Monday saying they’ve lifted a campus lockdown that was ordered after the shooting. No other details were immediately given.
  A university statement identified the suspect as 19-year-old Hollis Daniels.
  Hollis Daniels
  PHOTO/AP 
  University spokesman Chris Cook
  
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• Niagara Falls water board seeks help controlling dark overflows

  10-10-2017 02:14 via wivb.com
  Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WIVB) – Heavy rain Sunday night and Monday morning is being blamed for yet another overflow of raw sewage into the Niagara River adjacent to the Niagara Falls—the third time in a week.
  The State Department of Environmental Conservation reports Monday’s overflow was actually the fifth discharge in three months, noting there was a discharge Sunday.The DEC is warning the Niagara Falls Water Board, it has to take action to control pollution flowing from the cit
  
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• Gionta to skate with Amerks, prepare for international competition

  10-10-2017 02:10 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After going unsigned heading into the season, former Buffalo Sabres captain and Rochester native Brian Gionta will still get to suit up for his hometown team in some capacity.
  The Amerks on Monday announced the 38-year-old winger was invited to skate with the team during practices as he prepares for international competition.
  “We were recently approached by Brian and his agent about him practicing regularly with Rochester as he prepares for international compet
  
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• Sabres will play Rangers in 2018 Winter Classic

  10-10-2017 01:16 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) – The Buffalo Sabres will face off against the New York Rangers on New Years’ Day during the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Citi Field.
  Tickets for the event go on sale Oct. 12.
  “The 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® continues the tradition the League established in 2008 of hosting a regular-season outdoor game at the onset of the new year, with this year’s edition marking the 10-year anniversary of the first NHL Winter Classic® in
  
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• Santa Rosa fires destroy 1,500 homes and buildings, force evacuations in wine country

  10-10-2017 00:57 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – Wildfires roared across California on Monday, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and businesses in their paths. The biggest fires burned in the wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties.Here’s what we know so far, according to California authorities.
  • Ten people have died — seven in Sonoma County, one in Mendocino County and two in Napa County.• More than 100 people were being treated at Napa- and Sonoma-area hospitals for fire-related injuries or
  
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• Senator Schumer calling on EPA to finish clean-up at radioactive sites in Niagara County

  10-10-2017 00:42 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Senator Charles Schumer says there’s more than 60 radioactive hot spots in Western New York. One of them is in a lot adjacent to the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lewiston.
  “The EPA showed me a map of the area and it showed my driveway as a hot spot,” said Harry Wade of Lewiston.
  Harry Wade says he’s frustrated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not finished what it started. He was told his driveway contains radioactive waste byproducts
  
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• Mercy flight tackles volunteer staffing crisis in rural WNY

  10-10-2017 00:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The emergency response industry is facing a staffing crisis.
  The number of people signing up to be a part of volunteer fire departments is at an all time low.
  That staffing crisis for volunteer fire departments is a nationwide problem, but Mercy Flight in Western New York is growing to keep ambulance service going.
  You know the organization as a symbol of first response from the air, but leaders say their on the ground team is becoming crucial now more than ever
  
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• Sabres fall 6-2 to Devils, still seeking first win

  10-10-2017 00:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Sabres returned home to KeyBank Center on Monday afternoon, in a matinee game against the New Jersey Devils.
  Chad Johnson got the start in net, and was torched for six goals off of 22 shots. Johnson was pulled at the second intermission and Robin Lehner was in goal for the remainder of the game.
  Both of Buffalo’s goals came from Evander Kane, who now has four goals on the year.
  The most glaring blemish on the loss, is that the Sabres once again gave up
  
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• Teenage father charged with assaulting infant daughter

  10-10-2017 00:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A baby girl is fighting for her life after police say she was assaulted by her own father.
  17-year old Ziaire Davis has been charged with felony assault and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
  Buffalo police were called to the residence in the 300 block of Abbott Road Saturday afternoon.
  The infant was rushed to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
  “The officers realized the severe condition the child was in and they assisted in
  
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