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• Batavia teen is one of five finalists in Frito-Lay sponsored invention competition

  23-10-2017 23:17 via wivb.com
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 14-year-old from Batavia is a finalist in a national invention idea contest.
  Andrew Young, 14, has been named one of five finalists in the “Dreamvention” contest, sponsored by Frito-Lay- out of nearly 13,000 submissions.
  Young’s invention idea- the “Toaster Shooter” was inspired by a time he watched his grandmother burn her fingers while trying to remove a piece of toast from a hot toaster.“I didn’t want my grandma to burn
  
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• Over 80 SPCA therapy dogs offering comfort at Officer Lehner’s wake

  23-10-2017 22:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – As thousands of people visit Lakeside Memorial Funeral home on Monday and Tuesday for the calling hours for Officer Craig Lehner, the SPCA Paws for Love program will offer comfort to those grieving.
  More than 80 SPCA Paws for Love therapy dogs will be on hand at the funeral home during Lehner’s wake.More than 80 SPCA Paws for Life therapy dogs are at the funeral home for visitation hours for officer Lehner to bring comfort @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/nWNQAakS
  
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• Rochester judge Leticia Astacio denied bail, ordered back to jail

  23-10-2017 22:47 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio is back behind bars.
  On Monday, Astacio appeared in front of Judge Stephen Aronson to face arraignment for allegedly violating the terms of her probation from a DUI conviction last year. According to court documents, Astacio visited del Lago Casino in Seneca County on Oct 15. without permission from her probation officer. This comes after she was accused of another unapproved visit to del Lago i
  
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• Target says customers want it to pause the ‘Christmas creep’

  23-10-2017 22:44 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Target says customers want it to pause the “Christmas creep.” It says it wants to be more in tune with customers’ mindset, so it plans to ease in holiday promotions this year while better recognizing Thanksgiving.
  The retailer’s holiday plans also include a new e-gift service, adding kiosks that focus on impulse presents mainly under $15, and launching a wallet feature to its app. It’s also offering more weekend deals since shoppers do more hol
  
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• Local fourth graders make cards for Officer Lehner’s family

  23-10-2017 22:31 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Even at nine-years-old, students at Buffalo School 99 understand the immense responsibility police officers have in their communities.
  I asked fourth grader Gene’ah Child what police officers do.
  “They protect the town, the city,” she said.
  When the Queen City lost one of it’s own, Officer Craig Lehner, Child and her fellow classmates felt the need to do something.
  “A lot of them live down in the Niagara River area, so they got to see a li
  
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• Hamilton Police make arrest in 2005 murder of Niagara Falls man

  23-10-2017 22:14 via wivb.com
  HAMILTON, ONT. (WIVB) – Hamilton Police have made an arrest in the 12-year-old cold case murder of a Niagara Falls man.
  Jermaine Dunkley, 32, was charged with first degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Michael Parmer.
  “Justice is finally being served,” said Dorothy Harris, Parmer’s mother. “Not a day go by that I do not question why my son’s life was taken at the early age of 22.”
  Parmer was killed 12 years ago in the parking lot near the forme
  
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• Man killed in utility vehicle accident

  23-10-2017 20:03 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF GAINESVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Wethersfield man was killed in a utility vehicle accident on Saturday night.
  The Wyoming County Sheriff’s office says Jesse Caudill, 36, was traveling on an abandoned railroad bed with two other people when the incident occurred.
  According to authorities, the operator lost control and drove over an embankment. That’s when Caudill was ejected from the vehicle and killed.
  The Sheriff’s office is investigating the incident.
  
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• Man shot in Jamestown Sunday evening

  23-10-2017 19:55 via wivb.com
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was hospitalized after a Sunday evening shooting in Jamestown.
  Around 7:30 p.m., Jamestown police responded to a shooting on Barrows St.
  The victim was found inside a residence after reportedly being shot while in the front yard.
  He was taken to a hospital for a non-life threatening injury.
  Police say the shooting was intentional, and not a random act of violence.
  Anyone with information on the shooting can call police at 483-7537, or leave an anonymous
  
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• McDermott praises, criticizes Bills after victory against Tampa Bay

  23-10-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott spoke after Sunday’s win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  On Monday, the coach started off his conference by giving an update on injured players on the team. Here’s a breakdown of what he said:
  Jordan Poyer (Safety) – Day-to-day due to his knee. Early signs are positive.
  E.J. Gaines (Cornerback) – Day-to-day
  McDermott went on the praise the Bills, saying the greatest part about them is that th
  
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• SPCA Monday: Sargeant

  23-10-2017 19:02 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pit bull/terrier mix, who is looking for a home, came to News 4 on Monday.
  Sargeant is fours years old and came to the SPCA Serving Erie County earlier this month.
  If you’re interested in adopting him or another pet, call the SPCA at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• Military judge in Bergdahl case worries about Trump impact

  23-10-2017 18:54 via wivb.com
  FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — The judge deciding Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s punishment said Monday he is concerned that President Donald Trump’s comments about the case could impact the public’s perception of the military justice system.
  Sentencing for Bergdahl on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy was set to begin Monday, but the judge, Army Col. Jeffery R. Nance, instead heard arguments about a last-minute motion by defense attorneys that
  
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• Free Narcan training session taking place in Grand Island

  23-10-2017 18:23 via wivb.com
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — A free Narcan training session is going to take place at Grand Island High School.
  The event will teach community members how to properly administer naloxone (Narcan) and perform follow-up care.
  Naloxone is used to treat narcotic overdoses.
  The training session will take place in the school’s auditorium on Monday from 6-8 p.m.
  Those interested in attending must register here.
  
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• Jackpot-winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Fillmore

  23-10-2017 16:42 via wivb.com
  FILLMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Someone in Allegany County bought a TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $67,000.
  The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at the FMB Supermarket at 44 S. Genesee St. in Fillmore.
  The winning numbers for the October 22 drawing were 05-13-25-29-30.
  Drawings are televised every night at 11:21 p.m. If you have a winning ticket, it must be cashed within one year of the drawing.
  
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• GALLERY: Monday morning sunrise

  23-10-2017 16:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What a beautiful sunrise Monday morning brought us! See some photo viewers took below: Monday Morning Sunrise Photo courtesy of Tammy in BelfastPhoto courtesy of SusanPhoto courtesy of Sam in Grand IslandPhoto courtesy of Mike in the Town of TonawandaPhoto courtesy of Mary in BostonPhoto courtesy of Lisa in BlissPhoto courtesy of Linda in East PembrokePhoto courtesy of Kristen in HamletPhoto courtesy of Kimberly in Fort EriePhoto courtesy of June in CheektowagaPhoto
  
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• Letter written on Titanic auctioned off for $166,000

  23-10-2017 15:52 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — A letter written on the Titanic was just auctioned off for $166,000.
  The letter was written the day before the ship sank. It was one of the last known letters that was written on the Titanic, and it’s the only known letter on Titanic-headed paper.
  The letter talks about how palatial the ship is and how excited the writer is to arrive in New York.
  
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• Officials: Suspect bites off deputy’s finger tip

  23-10-2017 15:01 via wivb.com
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Washington County, Oregon officials say a deputy’s finger tip was bitten off by a man early Monday morning.
  Officers responded to the Belleau Woods Apartments at 14960 SW Tracy Ann Court in Aloha just before 3 a.m. to reports that a man was assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. When they arrived, several uncooperative family members tried to push deputies out, they say.
  As deputies were trying to detain the suspect, Erik Rodriguez-Reyes, 24, they say he spit at
  
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• 9 charged with selling fake NFL merchandise on Sunday

  23-10-2017 13:35 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Orchard Park police charged nine people with selling fake NFL merchandise on Sunday.
  The police department worked with NFL trademark officials to charge the following people with Trademark Counterfeiting and Soliciting Without a Permit:
  Alijameen Vogelsang, 41, of Buffalo
  Thomas Vogelsang, 58, of Buffalo
  Dwayne McDonald, 44, of Merztown, Pennsylvania
  Daniel Kind, 59, of Buffalo
  Leon Shears, 34, of Bronx
  Ali Baxter, 42, of Bronx
  Bryant Woods, 52, of Bronx
  An
  
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• WATCH: Video sparks theories that British pub is haunted

  23-10-2017 13:11 via wivb.com
  UNITED KINGDOM (WIVB) — A pub in Britain posted a video of eerie events inside and outside of their business.
  Chairs are seen moving, doors closing, even a umbrella opening seemingly on its own.
  The video has sparked theories that The Tyler’s Kiln is haunted.
  The owner says the videos were captured over a two-month period, but there’s nothing to confirm the odd events are the work of ghosts.
  
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• Poll: Average worker is bored for 68 days each year

  23-10-2017 12:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new survey reveals people are bored at work.
  The Office Team staffing poll of about 700 workers and managers found the average employee is bored for about 10.5 hours per week.
  That adds up to 68 days each year.
  40 percent also said they would quit their jobs because of boredom.
  Men, along with their employees between the ages of 18 and 34, ranked as the most bored on the job.
  
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• New law gives health benefits to volunteer firefighters fighting cancer

  23-10-2017 05:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new law will help volunteer firefighters who are battling certain cancers. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill Sunday. It was passed by the legislature in June, but the fight to get these benefits has been ongoing for years.
  For some volunteer firefighters, battling flames isn’t their only fight.
  “We didn’t volunteer to get cancer,” said Edward Tase, director for the Firemen Association of the State of New York.
  Now volunteer firefighters
  
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• 3 charged with stealing at Orchard Park Kohl’s

  23-10-2017 04:52 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people were charged with stealing more than $900 worth of items from a Kohl’s.
  Orchard Park Police say Shaquana Bush, 30, and Alexis Rose, 23, were spotted by security shoplifting Saturday.
  Police say they ran out the store and into a car driven by James Rucker, 22.
  Police were able to box in his vehicle before he could drive away.
   
  
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• Hunter shot by another hunter in Pavilion

  23-10-2017 03:44 via wivb.com
  PAVILION, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 42-year-old man has serious injuries after being shot. It happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday in Pavilion.
  A member of the Pavilion Fire Department says the man and another person were hunting on a large piece of property off Perry Road when the shooting happened.
  We’re told the victim was shot in the arm and chest with a shot gun. He was flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
  Fire officials say the two were standing about 500 fee
  
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• Women attempt to steal $900 worth of merchandise from Kohls

  23-10-2017 02:19 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people are facing charges  after police say they stole more than $900 worth of items from Kohls.
  Police say 30-year old Shaquana Bush and 23-year-old Alexis Rose, both from Buffalo, were spotted by security shoplifting Saturday.
  Police say they ran out of the store and into a car being driven by 22-year-old James Rucker, also from Buffalo.
  Police were able to box in his vehicle before he could drive away.
  All three will appear in Orchard Park Town Cou
  
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• Home Depot donates 400 blue light bulbs in honor of Officer Craig Lehner

  23-10-2017 02:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This week fallen Buffalo Police Officer Craig Lehner will be laid to rest. Ahead of his funeral 400 blue light bulbs have been donated to his family, friends and fellow officers.
  Blue lights have been selling out since Officer Lehner passed.
  On Sunday a new shipment was delivered thanks to the Home Depot and Philips Light Bulbs. They were shipped overnight to make it in time.
  The Home Depot district manager says it’s important to support and give back to t
  
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