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• Orchard Park PD swamped with requests from businesses and churches for active shooter training

  17-11-2017 23:56 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Orchard Park Police and the Town Board are at odds about who will do active shooter training in the town.
  This week alone the police department has been swamped with requests from businesses and churches.
  “They’re concerned about what they’ve seen nationally and locally. They want to know what to do with an active shooter, some want evacuation plans, some want us to look at their security protocol,” said Chief Mark Pacholec, Orchard Park
  
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• Former Williamsville teacher sentenced for texting 12-year old student

  17-11-2017 23:28 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY  – (WIVB)    Scott Schaeffer, 44, worked as a science teacher at St. Gregory the Great school in Williamsville for 6 years.  The District Attorney says he sent hundreds of sexually explicit text messages and two selfies to a 12-year old girl, who was one of his students. The DA said “Thank God for the girl’s mother” who saw her daughter was getting texts late at night and she took away the phone and told police.
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• Cleveland Hill ready for state semis Vs. Skaneateles

  17-11-2017 22:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Cleveland Hill trailed by four in their Far West Regional showdown with Caldonia-Mumford before scoring 22 unanswered points to advance the state semifinals in Binghamton.
  It’s just the second trip in school history to the state final four for the Golden Eagles, who are 10-1 on the year.  Their lone loss came back in Week 1 of the regular season — a 30-24 loss to Maryvale.
  “I think a big part of it is the character of this team. This team has a
  
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• High School football state Final Four: Lancaster

  17-11-2017 22:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Lancaster looks to continue their run of a perfect season Saturday when they face Cicero North Syracuse in the state final four.
  Hear from Legends head coach Eric Rupp and quarterback Ryan Mansell as they preview the match up.
  
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• Cheektowaga is hoping 3rd time is the charm in state semifinal

  17-11-2017 22:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Cheektowaga is no stranger to success.  Mike Fatta and the Warriors and won three of the last four Class B Section VI Championships, but their dream of securing a state title has fallen short.
  Cheektowaga advanced to the state semifinals in 2014 and again in 2015 and returns this year, hoping to make history and advance to the state championship.
  “You always face adversity in life and coach (Mike) Fatta always preaches that we have to overcome it, stay tog
  
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• News & Notes from Friday’s Bills practice

  17-11-2017 22:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills held one final practice in Orchard Park before heading to the west coast. Coaching philosophies differ with traveling multiple time zones and head coach Sean McDermott says he has learned from working with Andy Reid.
  “The schedule emulates some of what Andy’s done in different trips from a line item standpoint, from an order standpoint,” McDermott said. “Andy’s gone one days, two days. This is a lot of research by our staff and
  
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• ‘Stay Rich’ team from Rich Products holds charity event

  17-11-2017 22:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-  Rich Product Corporations has been a part of Buffalo for over 70 years. Within the last 2, a new product has come out of Rich’s. That is an initiative called ‘Stay Rich’.
  The city of Buffalo has seen a lot of changes over the last half a century but one company that’s stayed put is Rich Products.
  Zach Clark, Assistant marketing manager at Rich Products told News 4,”It’s really great to see that a company like Rich’s has s
  
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• Four arrested for drug activity at Lovejoy barber shop

  17-11-2017 21:06 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. – (WIVB)  Four people have been charged with distributing cocaine out of a Lovejoy barbershop, across from a public school.
  U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stevie Alejandro, 31; Cleophus Dentmond a/k/a Face, age 28; Gilbert Guzman, age 48; and Catherine Ramos, age 29, all of Buffalo, NY, were arrested and charged with conspiracy and intent to distribute a controlled substance.
  The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine
  
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• Batavia woman dies in Chili crash

  17-11-2017 20:48 via wivb.com
  CHILI, NY – (WIVB)  A Batavia woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Chili Thursday afternoon.
  The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced that Diane L. Rebmann, 70, was trapped in her car for nearly 30 minutes before she could be extricated.
  The victim was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and later died from her injuries,
  Rebmann, who was driving westbound on Paul Road making a left turn onto Chestnut Ridge Road when her car was hit by a car travelling east.
  
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• Contractor charged with scamming the elderly

  17-11-2017 20:16 via wivb.com
  ARCADE, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – A Steuben County man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny following an investigation into a home improvement scam in Wyoming County involving elderly victims.
  Deputies say 43-year-old Howard Pratt, of Canisteo, charged an elderly couple in Arcade $12,000 for home improvements to their attic and chimney. Pratt allegedly did very little work and never returned.
  Base on the investigation, Pratt has been conducting home improvement/repair scams in
  
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• Buffalo Police and hazmat crews investigating suspicious package

  17-11-2017 18:47 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police and hazmat are investigating a suspicious package found in an office building.
  Crews are staging at the 300 block of Main Street downtown near the Main Place mall.
  Traffic is affected and police are asking people to avoid the area.
  News 4 will update when additional information is released.
  
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• BOCES Harkness Center in lockout

  17-11-2017 18:25 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The BOCES Harkness Center is currently in lockout while authorities investigate an “unconfirmed threat.”
  The location on Aero Drive was notified of a threat for afternoon session and classes are cancelled. Police are at the school investigating.
  Morning students were released as scheduled.
  News 4 will update when additional information is available.
  
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• Third anniversary of “Snowvember” – take a look back!

  17-11-2017 18:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY – (WIVB) This weekend is the 3rd anniversary of “Snowvember” – the storm that dumped several feet of snow on Buffalo and areas South of the city.
  Cars, SUV’s, even trucks were buried under the snow as it rapidly piled up, grinding traffic to a halt.
  The storm wasn’t without a loss. More than 10 locals perished in the harsh weather, marking the Snowvember storm as a tragic, yet historic event.
  News 4 remembers those who struggled, survived and more
  
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• Buffalo’s Best Beef on Weck: The Bar Bill Tavern

  17-11-2017 18:13 via wivb.com
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bar Bill in East Aurora is a two time winner! A couple of weeks ago it won Buffalo’s best chicken wing and this week we asked viewers, who has buffalo’s best beef on week? More than 1,400 people voted and said the Bar Bill is the place to be.
  “It’s as popular as our chicken wings. We go over a ton of beef every week,” said Clark Crook, Bar Bill owner.
  At the Bar Bill each beef on weck sandwich is hand cut, and sliced thin.
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• Buffalo police investigating shooting involving a child

  17-11-2017 18:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo homicide detectives have been called to the scene of a shooting that reportedly involves a child.
  The shooting occurred at Quincy Street near Broadway and the victim was rushed to ECMC.
  A News 4 crew is on the scene and this story will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• 12-year-old shot near Quincy and Broadway

  17-11-2017 18:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A 12-year-old boy is recovering after police say he was shot on Quincy Street near Broadway Avenue Friday afternoon.
  The boy was shot by birdshot, the smallest size shot for a shotgun. He was rushed to ECMC and is expected to survive.
  Police tell News 4 the child was injured while attempting to break in to a home in the area. The shooter, they say, is the homeowner.
  Defense attorney Barry Covert tells News 4 from a legal standpoint, homeowners have certain protections if th
  
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• New digiPlaySpace exhibit opening at Buffalo Museum of Science

  17-11-2017 17:54 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This weekend, you can be one of the first people to enjoy the Buffalo Museum of Science’s newest attraction. The digiPlaySpace exhibit opens to the public Saturday, November 18.
  The Toronto International Film Festival produced the traveling exhibit, which features 14 interactive activities combining science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
  “We’ve heard of STEM. We’ve heard of STEAM. STEAM is where the art and the engineering and the te
  
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• City of Olean rocked by series of suspicious fires

  17-11-2017 17:39 via wivb.com
  OLEAN, NY –  (WIVB)       The city of Olean may have a firebug on their hands.
  Over the past two weeks there have been a number of suspicious fires including one at 114 East Oak Street that was determined to be an arson.
  Other fires set on Fourth Street and Second Avenue are similar in nature and could be determined to be deliberately set.
  Another fire on Wayne Street is also being investigated.
  Graffiti left at the scene of one of the fires could be interpreted to
  
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• UB Cruises 40-24 over Ball St.

  17-11-2017 16:30 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)—The UB offense was dominant once again Thursday night leading the Bulls to a 40-24 win over Ball State. The win improved the Bulls’ record to 5-6, keeping their postseason hope alive.
  Quarterback Tyree Jackson torched the Cardinals’ defense for 350 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Jackson became the first QB in school history to throw for 300 yards in three straight games.
  Anthony Johnson was on the receiving end of half those yards. The UB wide receiver continue
  
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• Bon-Ton to close 40 stores next year

  17-11-2017 15:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY – WIVB   Bon-Ton Stores is citing declining sales for their decision to close 40 stores through 2018.
  The Milwaukee based company operates Boston Store, Younkers and several other store brands.  They have 260 department stores and clearance centers in the U.S.
  No word yet on which of the stores will be shuttered.
  Bon-Ton has several outlets in western New York including the following locations:
  Southgate Plaza- West Seneca
  Sheridan Drive – Town of Tonawanda
  
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• Soprano’s favorite cast as Cuomo in NY prison break series

  17-11-2017 15:19 via wivb.com
  HOLLYWOOD, CA  – (WIVB)   The upcoming Showtime series “Escape at Dannemora” has cast a Sopranos’ favorite as Governor Andrew Cuomo.  Variety reports that Michael Imperioli has signed on for a guest starring role to appear as Governor Cuomo.
  Governor Cuomo ordered the official investigation into the prison break involving Richard Matt and David Sweat from the Clinton Correctional Facility.
  Matt will be played by Benicio Del Toro and David Sweat will be
  
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• Officer Lehner benefit aims to buy new K9 for Buffalo Police Department

  17-11-2017 05:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of people showed their support Thursday night at a benefit to honor fallen officer Craig Lehner
  Officer Lehner died during a training exercise in the Niagara River more than a month ago.
  The fundraiser held at Club Marcella benefits the Buffalo Police Department as the proceeds go towards purchasing another K9 for the force in Lehner’s honor.
  “If there’s anything we can do to respect that person, the dignity of their life and legacy and als
  
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• Local veteran gets new truck, thanks to Western New York Heroes

  17-11-2017 05:04 via wivb.com
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Western New York veteran is getting a special gift Thursday. He was given a new truck in honor of serving our country and giving back to the community.
  It’s all thanks to Western New York Heroes new program.
  “When she told me I was going to get a vehicle, I was like what did I do? Are we worthy? Why me, why me?” said Peter Christ.
  Peter Christ spent 6 years in the marines and later he served in the army as a combat medic, where he was medica
  
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• Utility companies could be fined millions for wind storm response

  17-11-2017 03:15 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A report from the state Public Service Commission (PSC) says New York State Gas & Electric Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation (RG&E) could face millions of dollars in fines for their response to a powerful wind storm that swept through Western New York in March.
  The PSC claims the utility companies did not follow their own emergency response plan, citing a dozen violations between the two companies.
  More than 170,000 customers lo
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating “Stranger Danger” incident

  17-11-2017 02:28 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a reported “stranger danger” incident that happened Wednesday afternoon.
  Police say an African-American man got out of a gold vehicle and approached two 14-year-old girls near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and West Ferry Street around 3:45 pm, as the girls were walking home from school. The man asked the girls for personal information.
  Police say the girls refused to give the man any information. He then got back into
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Local family feels blessed, despite losing everything to massive fire

  17-11-2017 01:23 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — All that remains of the Neureuter’s home on Rosedale Avenue are just a few scraps of debris, and a hole that once held a decades-old foundation.
  If you’re close enough, the smell of smoke still hangs in the air, clings to the charred trees and earth.
  The six-member family will rebuild, and in the same spot. And perhaps the biggest reason they’ve been able to rise from the ashes of what happened, is because of their faith — fortified by what&rs
  
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• New York State Thruway Authority unveils new equipment for snow season

  17-11-2017 01:16 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Thruway Authority says it is ready for whatever Mother Nature brings as we head into one of the busiest travel times of the year.
  The Thruway Authority unveiled its plans for this snow season Thursday which includes adding some new snow and ice equipment on the roads. There are 18 plows new to the fleet and a few tow plows which can clear and salt two lanes at once.
  There’s also new technology, like AT&T enhanced GPS in all of the hea
  
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