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• Warriors stop Flyers in OT, win Class B title 28-27

  04-11-2017 23:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – They’re separated by a mile, but on Saturday the difference between Cheektowaga and Maryvale was a point.
  After scoring to pull within 28-27 in overtime, the Flyers opted to go for two and the win — but were stopped short of the goal line as the Warriors secured their third Section VI Championship in four years with a 28-27 victory.
  Tied at 21 after 48 minutes of action, Keshone Beal opened the scoring in the extra session, running in from 10-yards out to
  
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• Cleveland Hills wins second straight Class C title, tops Southwestern 42-16

  04-11-2017 22:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – For the second straight year, Cleveland Hill is the “King of Class C” in Western New York.
  Highlighted by a 99-yard TD run, the Golden Eagles ran their way to a 42-16 win to secure the program’s second Section VI title in as many years.
  Southwestern struck first as Cole Snyder connected with Derek Miller to give the Trojans an early 7-0 lead.
  The Hill advances to the Far West Regionals, which will be played in Rochester next weekend.
  
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• Police: Sen. Rand Paul suffers minor injury in assault at home

  04-11-2017 21:47 via wivb.com
  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting and injuring U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.Kentucky State Police said in a news release Saturday that Paul suffered a minor injury when 59-year-old Rene Boucher assaulted him at his Warren County home on Friday afternoon.
  The release did not provide details of the assault or the nature of Paul’s injury. In a statement, Paul spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper said the Republi
  
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• Firefighters find man dead in Batavia motel room

  04-11-2017 21:39 via wivb.com
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal fire that occurred at the Sunset Motel on West Main Street.
  Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly once they made entry to the room Saturday morning.
  The sole occupant of the room, 66-year-old Lance Dery, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Officials say that the preliminary investigation indicates that Dery was smoking in his bed, which ignited the blankets and mattress.
  
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• Buffalo police make arrest in connection to July 2015 homicide

  04-11-2017 21:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police announced on Saturday that an arrest had been made in connection to a 2015 homicide.
  The shooting killed 21-year-old Daquan Griggs at an outdoor party on July 5, 2015 in the 100 block of Montana Avenue.
  27-year-old Cornelius Jones of Buffalo was charged with murder in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon. 
  Buffalo police thank the public for their assistance.
  
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• Netflix says no more Kevin Spacey on ‘House of Cards’

  04-11-2017 20:44 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix said Friday night that Kevin Spacey will no longer be a part of “House of Cards” and it’s cutting all other ties with the actor after a series of allegations of sexual harassment and assault.“Netflix will not be involved with any further production of ‘House of Cards’ that includes Kevin Spacey,” the company said in a statement.
  Netflix said it will work with the show’s production company MRC to
  
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• Distribution day kicks off in Niagara Falls in Coats 4 Kids campaign

  04-11-2017 17:41 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – It’s distribution Saturday in Niagara Falls.
  The Coats For Kids campaign kicked off at Capitol Cleaners, the first chance for kids and their parents to get free winter gear.
  It was a line out the door at Capitol Cleaners in Niagara Falls,
  Joe Petrozzi greets community members at the door, welcoming them with open arms and a warm coat.Petrozzi, President of Capitol Cleaners said, “They’re out there for a reason. They need a coat and we&rsq
  
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• National Weather Service makes changes to winter weather alerts

  04-11-2017 14:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —This week was winter weather awareness week in New York State. The National Weather Service wants you to be prepared when the white stuff start falling, and ironically we saw some of that already this week.
  Buffalo is no stranger to snow. But unlike a lot of other cities, there are a few different types we experience here. Sometimes snow moves in as part of a large system. Other times it forms off of the Great Lakes. You at home know this all too well as lake effect s
  
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• Lancaster wins second AA championship, tops Williamsville North 35-6

  04-11-2017 04:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In two years, Eric Rupp has transformed Lancaster into a perennial Western New York power.
  He improved to 20-1 on the sidelines with the Legends, capturing the program’s second straight Class AA Section VI Championship with a dominant 35-6 performance over Williamsville North.
  The Spartans, who entered the night undefeated, were held to just 69 total yards of offense.  Jacob Orlando scored the lone TD for Williamsville North.
  Ryan Mansell helped guide a ba
  
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• REPORTS: Four shot on Roosevelt Avenue

  04-11-2017 03:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police confirm four people have been shot in the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue in Buffalo.BREAKING: BPD on scene of shooting in the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Initial reports of multiple people struck by gunfire.
  — Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) November 4, 2017
  News 4 is headed to the scene. We will have more information as soon as it’s available.Police just pushed us back further. Neighbors tell me they heard about 6pops. pic.twitter.com/h
  
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• Latest: Four shot on Roosevelt Ave.

  04-11-2017 03:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue just after 10:30 Friday night.
  Three men and one woman were struck by gunfire when a car pulled up, and opened fire into a front yard where a group was gathered.
  Three of those struck were taken to ECMC, where two are still in stable condition.  One was treated and released.  The fourth victim was taken to Women & Children’s Hospital.
  Police are still looking for a suspect
  
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• 4 teens shot outside of home on Roosevelt Avenue

  04-11-2017 03:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue just after 10:30 Friday night.
  Four teens were struck by gunfire when a car pulled up, and opened fire into a front yard where a group was gathered.
  A 19-year-old, 18-year-old and 16-year-old shot were taken to ECMC, where two are still in stable condition and one was treated and released.
  The fourth victim, a 15-year-old teen was taken to Women & Children’s Hospital.
  Police are sti
  
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• 4 people shot outside of home on Roosevelt Avenue

  04-11-2017 03:53 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue just after 10:30 Friday night.
  Three men and one woman were struck by gunfire when a car pulled up, and opened fire into a front yard where a group was gathered.
  Three of those struck were taken to ECMC, where two are still in stable condition.  One was treated and released.  The fourth victim was taken to Women & Children’s Hospital.
  Police are still looking for a
  
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• Man in critical condition after being shot on Wood Avenue

  04-11-2017 03:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the first block of Wood Avenue.
  Buffalo police say a 28-year-old Buffalo man was shot around 10 p.m. Friday night. He was taken to ECMC where he’s listed in critical condition.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847-2255.
  
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• Buffalo Police are on the scene of a reported shooting in the first block of Wood Avenue

  04-11-2017 03:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are on the scene of a reported shooting in the first block of Wood Avenue.
  It appears one male was struck by gunfire.BREAKING: BPD on scene of reported shooting in the first block of Wood Avenue. Appears one male struck by gunfire. Traffic may be affected
  — Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) November 4, 2017
  Traffic may be affected in the area.
  News 4 is on the scene. We’ll have more details as soon as they are available.
  
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• Teen boy arrives in WNY from Puerto Rico, shares experience of Hurricane Maria

  04-11-2017 03:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 13-year-old boy is now safe in Buffalo after living through the horror of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Ezequiel Ortiz is one of dozens of Puerto Rican students arriving in the Queen City.
  It’s been about three weeks since Ezequiel Ortiz arrived in Buffalo.
  “I love it, I like it,” said Ezequiel Ortiz.
  From the looks of things, the 13-year-old is adjusting well to life in the Queen City and his new school.
  “Have you been able to make friend
  
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• Maple Grove wins fourth straight Class D title in 26-15 win over Franklinville/Ellicottville

  04-11-2017 01:56 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – New Era Field has become a home away from home for Maple Grove over the last few years.
  On Friday, the Red Dragons continued their dominance in Orchard Park with a 26-15 win over Franklinville/Ellicottville, securing the program’s fourth straight Section VI Championship.
  The Red Dragons advance to the Far West Regionals in Rochester.
  The Titans, who were playing in their third straight sectional championship, jumped led 8-6 at the half, and took a 15-6 lead in
  
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• Two men charged with holding woman against her will in Albion

  04-11-2017 01:29 via wivb.com
  ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two Albion men have been charged with holding a female victim against her will.
  Demetrius Bennett, 39, of Beechwood Boulevard, and Mark H.Bennett, 31, of Chamberlain Street, were each charged with first degree criminal imprisonment, two counts of fifth degree possession of a controlled substance, and seventh degree possession of a controlled substance. Demetrius Bennett was also charged with resisting arrest and second degree harassment and Mark Bennett was also charg
  
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• Warning: watch out for scammer posing as a ‘cable guy’

  04-11-2017 00:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A stranger came right up to Kim Rawls’ front door, in broad daylight, posing as a Spectrum employee offering to cut her monthly cable bill, but she would have to pay the bill to him, right there at her front door.
  The stranger, identifying himself only as “Kenneth” talked to Rawls on the phone, as he stood on her front porch, “He said he could cut my bill from $98 down to $75,” Kim recalled, “he wanted that $75 right on the spot.&r
  
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