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• Niagara County Sheriff’s Office urges caution due to weather conditions

  02-01-2018 22:52 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA COUNTY. N.Y. (WIVB) – The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is monitoring the weather and roadway conditions across Niagara County amid a blizzard warning issued for northern Erie County to the Niagara County border up until 1 a.m. Wednesday.
  The sheriff’s office warns that roadways may be covered by blowing and drifted snow, in addition to reduced visibility.
  Many vehicles have been reported off the roadway.
  Motorists are asked to allow themselves extra time for travel.
  
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• Californians line up to legally buy recreational pot

  02-01-2018 22:52 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – California began selling recreational marijuana Monday in what’s seen as a milestone in the mainstreaming of the weed, and hundreds lined up to buy it.Lines formed outside stores licensed to sell the drug long before opening hours, and store owners said they had stocked up in expectation of huge demand.“It is probably our busiest day in our seven-year history,” said Matt Lucero, the owner of Buddy’s, a dispenser of medical-use marijuana in San Jose tha
  
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• Code Blue in effect for Lockport

  02-01-2018 22:30 via wivb.com
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – Code Blue is in effect for the City of Lockport Tuesday night.
  The Salvation Army at 50 Cottage St. will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for homeless individuals and those without power.
  Cots, blankets, and snacks are available.
  Admittance ends at 10 p.m.
  
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• Travel advisory issued for northern Erie County

  02-01-2018 21:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A travel advisory has been issued for northern Erie County, including all of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Alden, and areas north to the Erie/Niagara County line.
  The travel advisory is due to the National Weather Service Buffalo Blizzard warning.
  Due to whiteout conditions, no unnecessary travel is advised.
   
  
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• One person confirmed dead in multiple vehicle Thruway crash

  02-01-2018 20:44 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person has been confirmed dead in an accident involving dozens of vehicles on I-90 East on Tuesday afternoon.
  Another person is seriously injured. Eleven people have been transported to local hospitals by ambulance.
  UPDATE: @ChrisHorvatits4 confirms with Bowmansville Fire that a total of 11 people have now been transported to area hospitals by ambulance
  — Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanz4) January 2, 2018The pileup occurred around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the I-90 E
  
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• Man killed in multi-vehicle Thruway crash identified

  02-01-2018 20:44 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person has been confirmed dead in an accident involving dozens of vehicles on I-90 East on Tuesday afternoon.
  He was identified as 64-year-old Elba resident Edward Torres. He was pronounced dead at ECMC.
  Another person was seriously injured. Eleven people have been transported to local hospitals by ambulance.
  UPDATE: @ChrisHorvatits4 confirms with Bowmansville Fire that a total of 11 people have now been transported to area hospitals by ambulance
  — Jenn S
  
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• At least 75 vehicles involved in crash on Thruway

  02-01-2018 20:44 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — At least 75 vehicles were involved in an accident on the Thruway in Lancaster.
  The accident occurred on the eastbound portion of the highway.
  PHOTO/Cristina Kuhn
   
  According to Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, there are seven volunteer fire departments at the scene, as well as the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Erie County Department of Health SMART teams.
  The crash was eastbound near Ransom Road after the Williamsv
  
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• Man charged with setting fire in Lackawanna pleads not guilty

  02-01-2018 19:22 via wivb.com
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been indicted on charges accusing him of starting a Lackawanna fire.
  Authorities say Corey Green, 20, started the blaze at an apartment building on Ingham St. in April of last year.
  20 people were inside, and seven went to the hospital.
  Zaid Soliman, 3, and Zainab Soliman, 4, were two of those seriously injured.
  Some family members spent up to a full month in the hospital.
  Four Muslim families lived at the now condemned building.
  Green, who was c
  
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• $343M and $440M jackpots tempt lottery players

  02-01-2018 18:51 via wivb.com
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players have a chance at winning two giant jackpots that together amount to nearly $800 million.
  The Mega Millions drawing will take place Tuesday night, offering players an annuity jackpot of $343 million, paid over 29 years. The game’s cash option is an estimated $215 million. It’s the largest Mega Millions prize since a $393 million drawing last August.
  On Wednesday night, players of the P
  
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• State Trooper who helped with search and recovery after 9/11 attacks dies

  02-01-2018 18:09 via wivb.com
  NEW SCOTLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — After battling an illness that stemmed from an assignment following the 9/11 terror attacks, a New York State Trooper has died.
  Trooper Michael Anson aided in search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
  Anson was from Albany County and had been a member of the State Police since 1986. He was most recently stationed in New Scotland, and served his entire career in Troop G.
  State Police did not prov
  
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• BikeOrBar tips to stick to your fitness resolutions for the new year

  02-01-2018 17:36 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s one thing to make a fitness resolution, but it’s another to actually stick to it. At BikeOrBar on Elmwood there’s an emphasis on group workouts and making workouts fun so you actually stick to your goals all year long.
  “We have like a little community where you make friends and you find people who will push you and stay with you through the workouts past January,” said Brit Leo, BikeOrBar Co-owner.
  Between the music, LED ligh
  
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• UPDATE: Skyway reopened after shutting down due to visibility issues

  02-01-2018 17:27 via wivb.com
  UPDATE: The Skyway has reopened Tuesday afternoon after closing around 11:15 a.m. due to visibility issues. 
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Visibility issues have shut down the Skyway in both directions.
  Buffalo police made the announcement on Twitter around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday.
  As of 2:10 p.m., Route 5 eastbound is closed from Route 179 to Church Street (7.2 miles) and westbound, Route 5 is closed from Church Street to Route 179 (6.7 miles).
  RADAR | See where the snow is coming down or h
  
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• Skyway shut down due to visibility issues

  02-01-2018 17:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Visibility issues have shut down the Skyway in both directions.
  Buffalo police made the announcement on Twitter around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday.
  News 4 will provide more information and updates when they are available.
  RADAR | See where the snow is coming down or headed here.
  
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• Patrick Burke announces NYS Assembly run

  02-01-2018 16:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke is running for a spot in the New York State Assembly.
  Burke posted a video on Facebook and Instagram Tuesday morning, saying “It’s official now! I will be running for New York State Assembly in 2018! Time to get to work! Go Bills!”
  Burke has represented District 7 in the County Legislature.
  
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• Children ordered to sleep in bed with murdered brother’s body

  02-01-2018 16:02 via wivb.com
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was charged with murdering his stepson, then forcing the boy’s brothers to sleep in the same bed with the body all night.
  31-year-old Jack Junior Montgomery is being held in jail on $870,000 bond. He was accused of repeatedly punching and kicking 7-year-old Brice Russell.
  Montgomery told investigators he disciplined the child after Brice got out of bed to get a cookie.
  Brice’s mother, Donya Shenita Russell was, according to Assis
  
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• Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State proposals

  02-01-2018 15:33 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver his State of the State address on Wednesday.
  The address will take place at 1 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.
  See what the governor has proposed for the state here:
  APP USERS | Tap here to view the proposals.
  
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• Emergency HEAP services available Tuesday

  02-01-2018 14:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) services opened Tuesday in Erie County.
  Any county residents interested in getting help with their Winter heating can call (716) 858-7644, or go to one the main offices (478 Main St. and 291 Pearl St. in Buffalo) until 4 p.m.
  MORE | Click/tap here to learn more and see which location you should go to.
  
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• Number of flu cases in Erie County increasing this season

  02-01-2018 14:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Health says flu activity “has been steadily increasing” since the middle of December.
  During Winter, the health department says influenza “is responsible for about 30% of all the respiratory infections.”
  The picture above shows positive test results for the flu for this season, as well as previous ones.
  “The number of positive tests for influenza (“flu”) has been increasing each week in
  
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• Amherst has new Supervisor for first time in nearly a decade

  02-01-2018 13:58 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York’s largest suburb recently welcomed a new top official — something that has not been done in almost a decade.
  Democrat Brian Kulpa was elected to replace former Amherst Supervisor Barry Weinstein, a Republican who served two four-year terms.
  Kulpa’s plans for the suburb include plans for a park at the former Westwood Country Club site off of Sheridan Dr. Making Niagara Falls Blvd. safer is also a main focus.
  Kulpa says he wants
  
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• Bills sending wings to Bengals after help with playoff spot

  02-01-2018 13:26 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills fans continue to thank the Bengals.
  When they won, it secured Buffalo’s playoff spot.
  Here is the note the Bills sent the Bengals:It is not clear which restaurant will provide the wings, but The Bar Bill Tavern in East Aurora has already volunteered.
  They tweeted “@BarBillTavern would love to provide the best wings in Buffalo!! Let us know where to send them.”
  
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• 3-year-old recovering after shooting

  02-01-2018 13:11 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF BENNINGTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 3-year-old boy who was shot over the weekend in Wyoming County continues to recover.
  The incident occurred Saturday morning.
  The Wyoming County Sheriff’s office says the boy was shot in the chest and shoulder area at a home in the Town of Bennington.
  According to authorities, the boy was shot after handling the loaded gun himself. The shooting was ruled accidental.
  Following surgery at Oishei Children’s Hospital, the boy is expected to b
  
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• Precautions parents should take as kids wait for the bus in the cold

  02-01-2018 05:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Western New Yorkers are ushering in the New Year combating the cold, as the temperature drops to near record lows.
  It will be especially brutal for kids heading out to the bus stop in the morning.
  “Kids should wear layers of clothes,” said Dr. Ted Andrews, at Oshei Children’s Hospital. “There’s air trapping in between that allows them to retain their own body heat.”
  Dr. Andrews told News 4 frostbite can set in within half an hour, wh
  
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• Tickets limited for Bills playoff game against Jacksonville

  02-01-2018 01:07 via wivb.com
  Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tickets for Sunday’s Bills Wild Card game in Jacksonville are going fast. While the game is sold out, some tickets are available on the secondary market.
  It’s going to be an expensive trip. As just about everybody in Western New York knows, it will be the first Bills playo
  
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• Organizing hacks for your holiday decor

  02-01-2018 00:01 via wivb.com
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – “Undoing” Christmas is a lot less fun than decorating. But, taking time to organize your holiday decor now will make for a more pleasant decorating experience next holiday season. Professional organizer Sarah Doering of Simplicity Organizing Solutions provides this list of cost-effective organizing suggestions:
  LightsWrap lights around your forearm and secure them with a twist tie.Artificial Christmas treesDoering recommends placing it back in to its o
  
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