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• A UK charity is launching a vending machine for the homeless

  29-12-2017 22:32 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – Huzaifah Khaled was struck by the rising number of homeless people he saw.He thought there had to be a way for them to get food and clothing even when shelters and charities were closed.So, Khaled came up with an elementary, yet economical, solution: a vending machine for the homeless.The machine provides basic necessities — water, fresh fruit, sandwiches, socks, toiletries and books. And it’s accessible all hours of the day, free of charge.
   The first machin
  
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• Tonawanda City Parks vehicle breaks through ice while plowing skating area

  29-12-2017 22:06 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Tonawanda City Parks vehicle broke through the ice Friday afternoon while plowing the Ives Pond skating area off of Delaware Street.
  The parks employee was not injured, and there were no other injuries reported.
  The vehicle needed to be winched out by a tow truck.
  
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• NYS Dept. of Health opens investigation into Williamsville nursing home

  29-12-2017 21:31 via wivb.com
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) – News 4 has confirmed that the New York State Dept. of Health has opened an investigation into conditions at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home following complaints of lack of heat.
  MORE: NYS DOH declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation. We'll have the latest tonight on @news4buffalo at 5 and 6 on @cw23buffalo. https://t.co/mcHhoPjazE
  — Dave Greber (@DaveGreber4) December 29, 2017The NYSDOH has declined to comment further, citing the
  
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• Man accused in Penn Yan sexual assaults appears in court

  29-12-2017 19:36 via wivb.com
  PENN YAN, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – Brianna Champlin said she was shocked to see a video of herself being sexually assaulted circulating all over social media. The alleged assailant is her cousin, Bob Champlin.
  “I just don’t understand a lot from that night. I don’t understand. I don’t understand why he thought that was okay. I don’t understand why she videotaped it and didn’t stop it or wake me up or something,” said Brianna.
  Brianna says another woman was
  
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• Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones

  29-12-2017 19:01 via wivb.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue.
  Many customers had interpreted the move as a way to for Apple to juice demand for newer iPhone models, their suspicions fueled by the fact that the company didn’t initially disclose the slowdowns or its reasons for them.
  Apple also said it will cut the price of a battery replacement by $50 t
  
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• Crews test ball drop ahead of 30th annual New Year’s Eve Buffalo tradition

  29-12-2017 18:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Queen City is getting ready to say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018. Crews tested the New Years Eve ball drop at the Iskalo Electric Tower in downtown Buffalo for this Sunday’s 30th annual celebration.
  Crews hoisted the ball to the top of the tower to test hundreds of special lights and the timing of the descent. Mayo Byron Brown says this year the ball is going to be a little brighter and there’s also a new laser show which will take place during th
  
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• Woman gives Buffalo police homemade mats for homeless people

  29-12-2017 18:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s not clear who she is, but Buffalo police thanked a woman for dropping off a number of homemade “ground mats” for the local homeless population.
  Police posted photos of the mats on Facebook Friday morning, saying they are designed for people to lay on, instead of the ground.
  The mats are made from plastic bags.“Officers in B District have handed out about a dozen or more so far during the afternoon and night shifts to homeless people they
  
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• VIDEO: New Year’s Eve Ball Drop test in Buffalo

  29-12-2017 17:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo officials were at Iskalo Development Corporation’s Electric Tower on Friday morning for a test of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.
  Hundreds of lights and the timing of the ball’s descent were tested shortly before 11:30 a.m.
  The actual ball drop will take place where the test occurred — 535 Washington St.
  The event will be the 30th annual New Year’s Eve “Buffalo Ball Drop & Fireworks.”
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• LIVE STREAM: Officials test New Year’s Eve ball drop in Buffalo

  29-12-2017 16:58 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials in Buffalo will test the New Year’s Eve ball drop on Friday morning.
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• New Year’s Eve ball drops in Hamburg and Orchard Park cancelled

  29-12-2017 16:56 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New Year’s Eve ball drops in Hamburg and Orchard Park have been cancelled for this year.
  An announcement about the Hamburg event was made on Facebook Friday morning.
  The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce shared a Facebook post by Hamburg Happenings that said the event was cancelled “due to safety concerns and the freezing temperatures.”
  Village officials in Orchard Park said cold weather was the reason for cancelling the ball drop there too.
  
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• New Year’s Eve ball drop in Hamburg cancelled

  29-12-2017 16:56 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New Year’s Eve ball drop in Hamburg has been cancelled for this year.
  An announcement was made on Facebook Friday morning.
  The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce shared a Facebook post by Hamburg Happenings that said the event was cancelled “due to safety concerns and the freezing temperatures.”
  
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• Former councilman Michael LoCurto dies

  29-12-2017 15:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former member of the Buffalo Common Council has passed away.
  Michael LoCurto represented the Delaware District while serving on the council.
  It is not clear what led to his death.
  On Friday morning, Buffalo Common Council President Darius Pridgen released a statement on LoCurto’s death:
  “Former Councilmember Mike LoCurto has passed. It was Mike who one day told me that he thought I would be a good president to bring the Common Council together and that
  
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• Babies dressed as puppies to celebrate Chinese New Year

  29-12-2017 15:22 via wivb.com
  BANGKOK, Thailand (WIVB) — Some babies in Bangkok are getting ready for the Chinese New Year.
  A hospital dressed them as puppies to celebrate 2018 being the Year of the Dog.
  12 animals make up the traditional Chinese zodiac, with each year having its own beliefs.
  Nurses dressed babies in blue and brown crochet hats, as well as dog outfits, and placed the babies against a fluffy backdrop for a photo shoot.
  Parents were later given framed photos as a memento.
  
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• Powerball jackpot at $384 million; Mega Millions at $306 million

  29-12-2017 15:09 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — If you’re feeling lucky, you might want to pick up some lottery tickets.
  Lottery fever is sweeping the country. The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $384 million after there were no winners in Wednesday night’s drawing.
  The next Powerball drawing is Saturday night.
  If you can’t wait until then, the Mega Millions jackpot is now at $306 million. The next drawing for that is Friday night.
  
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• Battery-operated clothing no longer allowed at New Era Field

  29-12-2017 14:09 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills have made an addition to the list of things you can’t bring to New Era Field.
  Battery-operated clothing is no longer allowed at the stadium. This includes, but is not limited to, socks and jackets.
  To see the full list of items prohibited at the stadium, click/tap here.
  
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• Trial for suspect in Buffalo Billion investigation pushed back

  29-12-2017 13:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The trial for one of the suspects in the Buffalo Billion investigation has been pushed back.
  Joseph Percoco was accused of taking up to $125,000 from two state contractors while he was running Governor Andrew Cuomo’s re-election campaign in 2014.
  He is one of eight people who have been accused of taking part in a bid-rigging scheme.
  Percoco’s trial will begin on January 22.
  
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• New York City fire kills 12, sends residents scrambling

  29-12-2017 12:55 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades spread through every floor of a Bronx apartment building within a matter of minutes, city officials said, killing 12 people and sending other residents scrambling outside into the cold and down fire escapes to safety.
  The dead included a child around a year old, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a briefing late Thursday, adding that four more people were fighting for their lives.
  Fire Commissioner
  
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• Wealth advisor shares top tips for 2018 financial resolutions

  29-12-2017 11:54 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – As we prepare to head into the new year, many of us are making resolutions to get fit, cross items off our bucket lists, or otherwise improve our lives in 2018. Making financial resolutions should be on your agenda, too.
  Therese Vita, a wealth advisor with KeyBank, joined News 4’s Katie Alexander on Wake Up Friday to share her top advice for the steps you should be taking to improve your financial situation.
  Making the Most of your 401(k)
  Vita says, whatever y
  
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• Longtime family owned Italian restaurant closes after 20 years

  29-12-2017 05:27 via wivb.com
  BOWMANSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) – A family owned Italian restaurant is closing its doors for good Thursday, after 20 years in the buffalo area. The owners of Linguine’s Italian Restaurant say it’s time for a change.
  The sizzling sauce, the bread — sounds like the perfect recipe for a dish at Linguine’s Italian Restaurant in Bowmansville.
  “The past 20 years the menu kept going bigger, and bigger and it kinda got out of control,” said Vinny Desiderio, co-owner o
  
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• Brutal temperatures too dangerous for pets

  29-12-2017 01:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Temperatures continue to drop throughout Western New York and are expected to continue well into the New Year.
  Niagara County SPCA officials are reminding pet owners not to keep pets outside for long periods of time.
  Experts say dogs should only be outside in low temperatures just to go to the bathroom or for a quick walk. They also recommend covering dogs paws with boots to protect their pads especially with all the salt and the ice on the ground. Coats are also rec
  
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• Tips on how to prevent frozen pipes at home

  29-12-2017 00:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With temperatures in the single digits across Western New York, some people are turning on the faucet only to find nothing is coming out.
  So what should you do if your pipes freeze?
  Local plumbing companies say they are already responding to calls about frozen pipes. Once temperatures drop below 20 degrees pipes are in danger of freezing.
  Co-owner of PCS Plumbing, Chris Tryjankowski, recommends insulating your pipes first. Home improvement stores sell pipe insulation
  
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