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• Dispatchers credited for quick response time in Cheektowaga shooting

  15-11-2017 23:57 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The dispatch team says this kind of call is one you never want to get: An active shooter situation, with a civilian caller on the other end of the line.They say under yesterday’s circumstances, every second counts.
  Christin Wiech, a Public Safety Dispatcher with the Cheektowaga Police Department said, “It was definitely the biggest call I’ve had to take.”
  Wiech picked up the phone Tuesday, not expecting to hear a customer at the
  
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• 2018 will be final run for Vans Warped Tour

  15-11-2017 22:10 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) – After 23 summers of metal, punk, and hip-hop, the Vans Warped Tour is coming to an end- after this summer’s tour.
  Vans Warped Tour announced on its website Wednesday that 2018 will be the final full cross-country run for the tour, which started in 1995, and became known as “Vans Warped Tour” in 1996.
  “I have been proud to work with so many artists who have grown to be some of the largest stars in the world,” tour founder Kevin Lyman said in a statemen
  
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• Citizens hailed as heroes by Cheektowaga Police for taking down shooting suspect

  15-11-2017 21:57 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- Christopher Kaufmann and his boss Mark Pinnavaia say they’re no heroes, despite being hailed as such by the Cheektowaga Police Department.
  They heard a loud noise coming from outside their job at Daryll’s Car Audio in Cheektowaga Tuesday afternoon.
  “At first I kind of thought it was a tire blowing, it was just a loud pop. And then by like the third one I realized what it was,” Kaufmann told News 4.
  That loud pop was gunshots.
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• Up to $1,000 reward offered for info on man wanted in Cheektowaga murder

  15-11-2017 21:49 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Up to a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for murder by the Cheektowaga Police Department.
  Shawntario Boyette, 47, is wanted on charges of second degree murder. He has been indicted in the Aug. 21 murder of Diona McCall at 33 Sierra Drive in Cheektowaga.
  Boyette is described as 6’1″ and 330 lbs.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stopper Buffalo at 716-867-6161.
  
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• Harvey Weinstein’s honorary UB degree revoked

  15-11-2017 20:36 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SUNY Board of Trustees and the SUNY Chancellor have revoked Harvey Weinstein’s honorary UB degree.
  The University at Buffalo said they are in support of the revocation. Here is what they said:
  “We firmly believe that Mr. Weinstein’s alleged and admitted conduct is inconsistent with the values and policies of the University at Buffalo and the State University of New York, contradicts the spirit of the honorary degree, which recognizes persons of
  
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• Tyrod Taylor responds to being benched in favor of Peterman

  15-11-2017 19:42 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tyrod Taylor expressed his disappointment in the fact that he won’t be starting against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
  Instead, rookie Nathan Peterman will start at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
  MORE | Learn more about the decision here.
  Taylor says that the Bills’ offense was suited to him, and that moving forward, the focus will be helping Peterman.
  In terms of the decision to bench Taylor, he said he doesn’t agree at all, but that
  
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• Man accused of killing teen in hit-and-run pleads ‘not guilty’

  15-11-2017 19:16 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man accused of killing a teenager in a hit-and-run crash in Cheektowaga says he’s innocent.
  Paul Hintermeier, 36, pleaded ‘not guilty’ in court on Wednesday.
  He’s facing a long list of charges, including Vehicular Assault and Leaving the Scene of an Incident Resulting In Death. Police say he sped through a stop sign at the intersection of Shanley St. and Richard Dr., hitting 18-year-old Damian Garra.
  If convicted, Hintermeier faces up to
  
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• CVS system interruption causes problems for prescription filling

  15-11-2017 18:57 via wivb.com
  WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WIVB) — A system interruption at CVS stores across the nation caused problems for people picking up prescriptions.
  On Tuesday, some people were told they could fill their prescriptions, even though there was a glitch, but they could not.
  CBS contributing station KWCH says CVS issued a statement on the outage. The statement read:
  “Some of our pharmacies are experiencing system connectivity interruptions that we are actively working to resolve. However, our pharmacies
  
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• DEC reminding hunters to report their harvest

  15-11-2017 18:32 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding hunters about proper game management.
  The DEC says that hunters who take bears, deer or turkeys must report their harvest.
  In addition to that, hunters or trappers who take a bobcat, fisher, marten or otter must have the animal pelt-sealed by DEC staff.
  “Hunters and trappers play a crucial role in the management of game across the state,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said.&
  
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• “Skinny” home in Buffalo designed for easy access

  15-11-2017 18:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A small home on 16th Street in Buffalo is more than 1,400 square feet but it’s considered a “skinny” home because it’s more narrow than most homes. It’s only 16 feet wide inside.
  “Traditional homes that are built nowadays are a little bit wider, anywhere between 20 and 30 feet wide,” said Jacob Bindert, JRB Construction President.
  Although it’s a “skinny” home, 10 foot high ceilings give it the look and feel
  
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• 5 House Dems introduce impeachment articles against President Trump

  15-11-2017 16:46 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Five Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.
  The five articles accused the president of obstruction of justice, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and other offenses.
  Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee led the effort, saying in a statement Wednesday “the time has come to make clear to the American people and to this President that his tra
  
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• Nathan Peterman to start at QB against Chargers

  15-11-2017 15:49 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A big announcement came from Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, as he met with the media Wednesday morning, that rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman will start for the Bills this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
  “I wouldn’t make this move if Nate wasn’t ready,” McDermott said.
  After the offense stumbled on Sunday in a lopsided loss to the Saints, McDermott emphasized his belief in Tyrod Taylor as the starter moving forward.
  Tayl
  
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• Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests

  15-11-2017 14:45 via wivb.com
  (AP) — Papa John’s apologized Tuesday night for comments made by CEO John Schnatter blaming sluggish pizza sales on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
  The company is a major NFL sponsor and advertiser, and Schnatter said on an earnings call Nov. 1 that “NFL leadership has hurt Papa John’s shareholders” and that the protests “should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago.”
  The company tweete
  
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• Ford offers free repairs as Explorer exhaust complaints grow

  15-11-2017 14:34 via wivb.com
  (CBS) — In a major update about an ongoing CBS News investigation into reports of carbon monoxide seeping into Ford Explorers, the automaker is now offering free repairs.
  Affecting models from 2011 to 2017, 1.3 million owners of the popular SUV will begin receiving notices today.
  But the automaker is stopping short of recalling the Explorer. The watchdog group, Center for Auto Safety, says anything short of a recall is not enough.
  The letters from Ford for the voluntary repair program
  
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• NYC hotel giving guests a Home Alone 2 experience

  15-11-2017 14:02 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — If you ever find yourself “Lost in New York,” you’ll never be “Home Alone” at The Plaza Hotel.
  The New York City hotel is giving fans a chance to relive Home Alone 2 in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary.
  Guests can choose a package featuring copies of the movie, anniversary backpacks and an over-the-top ice cream sundae just like Macaulay Culkin’s character, Kevin, had in the movie.
  The hotel’s restaurant will also f
  
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• People names Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive 2017

  15-11-2017 13:42 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — People magazine named Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive for 2017 on Tuesday, but it took some convincing by his girlfriend Gwen Stefani to get her guy on board.
  The country music superstar and coach on NBC’s “The Voice” hates being the center of attention, the magazine said.
  “She goes, ‘Listen to me,'” recalled the 6-foot-5, Oklahoma-bred Shelton. “‘You’re going to regret this for the rest of y
  
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• Forever 21 falls victim to major credit card breach

  15-11-2017 13:30 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (WIVB) — One of the largest retailers, Forever 21, is the target of a major credit card breach.
  The store says someone may have taken credit card information from March to October of this year.
  Cyber security experts say shoppers may not see fraud on their bank statement until up to six months after the actual theft.
  Experts say consumers who have chips on their cards were less susceptible.
  
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• Sabres Fall to Pens 5-4(OT)

  15-11-2017 06:00 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Another trip to Pittsburgh, another Sabres loss.
  There was hope and encouraging signs throughout Tuesday night’s game against the defending Stanley Cup champs.
  Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart ended their goal-scoring droughts, Evander Kane notched his 10th goal in just 18 games, Eichel and Kane dropped the gloves to defend teammates.
  In the end, Buffalo left PPG Paints Arena with a losing feeling that’s very familiar.  The Penguins are now on a 12-0-1 r
  
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• Advocates push for marijuana reform laws

  15-11-2017 04:47 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) – Advocates are pushing for marijuana reform laws in New York State.
  A new report from the Partnership for the Public Good shows that more young black residents in Erie County and Buffalo are arrested for low-level marijuana possession- according to the report, young black residents make up 76 percent of the arrests in the county, despite the fact that they represent only 18 percent of the population.
  Start Smart NY, a campaign to end marijuana prohibition, says that they s
  
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• Another movie filming in Buffalo

  15-11-2017 04:40 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It seems that Hollywood can’t get enough of the Queen City.
  Crews are in town shooting scenes for the new movie “Clover”.
  The film is being directed by Jon Abrahams, an actor and director who is returning to Buffalo after filming “Two For One” in 2015.
  Abrahams will also star in the film alongside Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri.
  Crews took over the corner of Vulcan and Conden Tuesday afternoon and had police monitoring traffic in
  
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• California police: Workers saved lives with school lockdown

  15-11-2017 02:35 via wivb.com
  (AP) – Authorities say a gunman tried to get into rooms at a California elementary school with the intent of shooting children but that workers initiated a lockdown that saved lives.
  Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston says school officials heard shots being fired and immediately locked down Rancho Tehama School in a tiny, rural town Tuesday.
  He says it was “monumental” that school workers took the action they did and there is no doubt in his mind they saved the lives
  
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• Wyoming County man charged with stealing large industrial tools from neighbor’s garage

  15-11-2017 01:54 via wivb.com
  BLISS, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Wyoming County man has been charged with stealing large industrial tools from his neighbor’s garage.
  Wyoming County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John E. Burau, 29, of Cooley Road Nov. 11 following an investigation.
  Burau was charged with third degree grand larceny, third degree burglary, fourth degree criminal mischief and criminal possession of stolen property.
  He was arraigned and remanded to Wyoming County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.
  
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• Dr. Gosy pleads not guilty to 166 new charges

  15-11-2017 00:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Clarence doctor returned to federal court Tuesday afternoon to face new charges stemming from his alleged overprescribing of opiates.
  Dr. Eugene Gosy pleaded not guilty to 166 charges listed on the latest indictment filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office last week.
  That indictment claims he caused the death of six patients. If convicted, Gosy faces a minimum of 20 years behind bar and a possible $1 million fine.
  Gosy is the head of Gosy & Associates, a large
  
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• Officials: “Violent psychopath” escaped Hawaii psychiatric hospital, boarded flight

  15-11-2017 00:12 via wivb.com
  HONOLULU — Hawaii authorities were searching Tuesday for a man who has been called a “violent psychopath” who escaped from the state’s psychiatric hospital outside Honolulu and flew to Maui. From there, he boarded a flight to California, sources told CBS affiliate KGMB.
  Randall Saito, who was found not guilty of a 1979 murder by reason of insanity, walked away from the State Hospital in Kaneohe on Sunday morning, got into a waiting cab and boarded a charter plan
  
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• Competing Developers team up to take over former Children’s Hospital site

  15-11-2017 00:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – News 4 is learning more about what will happen to the historic Women and Children’s Hospital building on Bryant Street.
  After a whirlwind, 12-hour move on Friday, it’s down to the last pieces of equipment.
  The “We’ve Moved” signs are up outside of the former building.
  Now, two major development companies are teaming up to take over the building.
  Kaleida Health initially selected Ciminelli Real Estate as as the designated developer i
  
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