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• HEAP Outreach to be held Wednesday in Buffalo

  09-01-2018 23:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) outreach will be held Wednesday at Autumnwood Senior Center, 1800 Clinton St.
  The outreach will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  All eligible households may submit an application to receive services for the Emergency H.E.A.P. benefit, as well as electric assistance, weatherization assistance, heating equipment repair or replacement assistance program, and the Heating Equipment (Furnace) Clean and Tune Assistance program.
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• Nearly 30,000 Erie County gun owners haven’t completed pistol permit re-certification form

  09-01-2018 22:49 via wivb.com
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y (WIVB) — Erie County Legislator Ed Rath sits at a table in the atrium of 5500 Main Street in Williamsville when Gerry Cumbo approaches, bringing up an issue both he and Rath are passionate about — pistol permit recertification.
  Rath says he’s heard from dozens of gun owners recently who are asking for assistance filling out their recertificaiton form. Anyone who was issued a permit before January 15, 2013, has until January 31, 2018 to recertify. If
  
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• Two new proposed laws aim to protect students following Nichols School investigation

  09-01-2018 22:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Following an investigation into sexual abuse at Nichols School, two new proposed laws aim to provide greater protection for children in both public and private schools.
  Co-sponsored by State Sen. Chris Jacobs, the bills would eliminate the “private school loophole” and make it a criminal offense for a teacher to have a sexual relationship with a student under the age of 21.
  The first proposed bill would require private school teachers and administrations
  
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• Price Right looking to hire 85 employees for new Amherst location

  09-01-2018 21:25 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Price Rite Marketplace is looking to hire 85 new employees at its new Amherst store, located at 4220 Maple Road.
  The store is scheduled to open in early 2018. Price Rite is looking to hire full- and part-time positions, including cashiers, stocking clerks, produce and meat department team members, and supervisory roles.
  Price Rite is also hiring for leadership positions in its three other area locations, including stores on Elmwood Avenue and Kenmore Avenue in Buffal
  
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• Bills GM keeping options open in deciding QB Taylor’s future

  09-01-2018 20:25 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane is keeping his options open when evaluating quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s future and determining whether the team needs to upgrade the position.
  Beane says the Bills have enough assets in two picks in each of the first two rounds of the draft to move up and address any position of need, including quarterback.
  Beane also notes the Bills could comfortably afford retaining Taylor for th
  
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• Man killed in Chautauqua County vehicle fire

  09-01-2018 20:19 via wivb.com
  SINCLAIRVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Randolph man was found dead when officials responded to a vehicle fire Tuesday morning.
  Shortly after 9 a.m., officials responded to a vehicle on fire in a ditch on Mill Creek Rd. in Sinclairville.
  The fire was extinguished, but the driver was still inside as it burned.
  The body of Charles Troutman, 65, was found.
  The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says “nothing appears suspicious” in the matter.
  
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• Buffalo teen sentenced for double shooting

  09-01-2018 19:41 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo teenager will spend 25 years behind bars for a double shooting.
  Lawren Goins, 17, was sentenced for the October 2016 shooting that killed 16-year-old Kristian Piazza and injured 16-year-old Terrell Lockett.
  The incident took place in the vicinity of Leroy Ave. and Hill St. in Buffalo.
  Goins pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder in November.
  
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• More than 40 beds taken to Child & Family Services

  09-01-2018 19:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 40 beds were given to Child & Family Services in Buffalo Tuesday morning.
  The organization worked to help families in need of them during the holiday season.
  On Christmas morning, 25 people were able to wake up in a new bed. Despite this, more people were still in need of beds.
  Kaleida Health provided more than $7,000, and on Tuesday morning, even more beds were delivered to Child & Family Services.
  The beds were taken to the organization&rsquo
  
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• Tre’Davious White named PFF Rookie of the Year

  09-01-2018 19:00 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White was named Pro Football Focus’ Rookie of the Year.
  White was Buffalo’s first-round pick for this past season.
  He had 70 tackles, four interceptions and defended 19 passes during the season.
  
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• LIVE STREAM: McDermott, Beane speak after end of Bills season

  09-01-2018 18:51 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills Coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane speak after the end of the season.
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• VIDEO: Alligators come up to breathe during cold weather in North Carolina

  09-01-2018 18:37 via wivb.com
  NORTH CAROLINA (WIVB) — CBS contributors in Boston, WJZ-TV, posted a video of alligators coming up to breathe during a time of cold weather.
  The alligators’ noses were seen coming above ice in North Carolina.
  The video above was taken at Shallotte River Swamp Park.
  
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• AG: Allegations against Cuomo in Sam Hoyt harassment case should be dismissed

  09-01-2018 17:54 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — The office of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be dropped from a lawsuit involving former Empire State Development Corporation head Sam Hoyt.
  Hours after resigning from his post, Hoyt was accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault by a local woman — Lisa Marie Cater.
  Cater told News 4 that Hoyt helped her get a job with the DMV, and helped her find an apartment.
  Cater also named Gov. Cuomo in a federal lawsuit that was f
  
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• Erie Co. proposal would ban smoking in cars with kids present

  09-01-2018 17:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke (7th District) teamed up with Tobacco-Free Western New York and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuesday morning to announce proposed legislation to ban smoking in a vehicle when children are passengers.
  Cigarette smoke is known to contain many toxic compounds, which can cause cancer and other serious medical issues. Burke says children should not be exposed to second-hand or third-hand smoke in the confined spaces of vehi
  
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• Two-year-olds hurt, woman charged after Wyoming County crash

  09-01-2018 16:07 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF COVINGTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Friday, a woman was charged and a couple of two-year-olds were taken to a hospital after a crash.
  The Wyoming County Sheriff’s office says Crystal Cardona was driving on Route 63 in Covington when she tried to avoid a school bus.
  As the school bus was turning onto South Rd., authorities say Cardona missed it, but collided with an oncoming vehicle.
  Cardona blamed blowing snow for her inability to see the oncoming vehicle, the Sheriff’s of
  
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• North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease

  09-01-2018 15:46 via wivb.com
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send a delegation to next month’s Winter Olympics in South Korea, hold talks on reducing tension along their border and reopen a military hotline.
  The meeting, the first of its kind in about two years, was arranged after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an abrupt push for improved ties wi
  
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• Princess Charlotte is off for her 1st day at nursery school

  09-01-2018 15:31 via wivb.com
  LONDON (AP) — Kensington Palace has released two images of Princess Charlotte as she begins her first day at nursery school.
  The 2-year-old is shown on the steps of the palace in one photo and standing holding onto a rail in another. The images were taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, before Charlotte went Monday to the nearby Willcocks Nursery School in London.
  Charlotte will be a full-time pupil at the school. It charges just over 3,000 pounds a t
  
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• Darien Lake offering free theme park access to concert-goers again

  09-01-2018 15:06 via wivb.com
  DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Anyone going to Darien Lake for a concert at the Amphitheater this year will also get free admission to the theme park.
  Darien Lake started the promotion in 2017 as part of their amphitheater’s 25th season.
  “We’re excited to partner with Live Nation to offer free same day park admission for concert-goers again this season and know we will thrill them with our new Tantrum coaster, ensuring all guests can rock and ride all summer long,&rdqu
  
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• School bus goes over steep embankment in Cattaraugus County

  09-01-2018 14:45 via wivb.com
  SOUTH VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials in Cattaraugus County say a school bus was involved in an accident.
  The incident occurred in the area of Bone Run Rd. and W. Bank Perimeter Rd. in the Town of South Valley.
  Before the crash, the bus, which was contracted from Randolph Central School, had picked up a four-year-old from the town. The driver, child and a bus monitor were on board.
  News 4 was told by officials that the bus was traveling on Bone Run Rd. when it ran a stop sign. Th
  
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• Bus involved in accident in Cattaraugus County

  09-01-2018 14:45 via wivb.com
  SOUTH VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials in Cattaraugus County say a bus was involved in an accident in the Town of South Valley.
  The incident occurred in the area of Bone Run Rd. and W. Bank Perimeter Rd.
  It is not clear if the vehicle was a school bus.
  
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• James Taylor coming to the KeyBank Center

  09-01-2018 14:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — James Taylor will perform in Buffalo this Summer.
  The singer-songwriter and his All-Star Band are set to play at the KeyBank Center on July 1.
  Bonnie Raitt and her band will also perform that night.
  Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. They cost $69.50 and $103.50.
  Those interested in buying tickets can go to the KeyBank Center Box Office, cal (888) 223-6000 or go to tickets.com.
  The show will start at 7:30 p.m.
  
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• Alabama football player proposes to girlfriend moments after victory over Georgia

  09-01-2018 13:55 via wivb.com
  ATLANTA (WIVB) — It doesn’t get better than this for University of Alabama center Bradley Bozeman.
  Cameras caught the All-American getting down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend moments after his team secured a thrilling overtime victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
  While microphones failed to pick up their conversation, it’s clear his girlfriend is now a bride-to-be.
  The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs 26-23.
  
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• Snow seen in the Sahara desert

  09-01-2018 13:36 via wivb.com
  ALGERIA (WIVB) — Western New York is not the only part of the world that’s been dealing with unusual cold weather.
  The video above was taken Sunday in the Sahara desert, the hottest one in the world.
  On top of the sand dunes, a thin layer of snow can be seen.
  People in a nearby town in Algeria hardly ever see snow. Many of them took time to check out the weather rarity there.
  
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• Parolee charged with assaulting woman with baseball bat

  09-01-2018 13:03 via wivb.com
  SILVER SPRINGS, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police arrested a Warsaw man who they say attacked a 19-year-old woman with a baseball bat.
  Cory Goodenow, 23, was arrested on Saturday and charged with assault, aggravated family offense, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal obstruction of breathing.
  According to State Police, Goodenow, a parolee, attacked the victim multiple times at a house in Silver Springs. Authorities say the attacks happened on Friday.
  Goodenow was jaile
  
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• Community stakeholders hope to start work soon on new 198 plans

  09-01-2018 05:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Scajaquada Expressway will stay the same, for now. The State Department of Transportation will not move forward with its current plan to redesign the 198.
  The DOT announced the decision on Monday following a decade of more than 40 public meetings.
  “There’s finally recognition the community doesn’t support the plan” said Michael DeLuca, a member of the Scajaquada Corridor Coalition Steering Committee.
  It’s been a long fight. Community leader
  
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• USS Little Rock is moored in Montreal

  09-01-2018 04:21 via wivb.com
  MONTREAL, QUEBEC (WIVB) – By now, the Navy had hoped that the new USS Little Rocj would be arriving at its home port near Jacksonville, Florida.
  Instead, the combat ship is docked in Montreal.
  The ship and its sailors are safe, but they’re a lot colder than they hoped they’d be, several weeks into their maiden journey.
  The Navy commissioned the littoral combat ship in Buffalo in December, when winter was already looming. Ice had started forming at the base of the Buffalo River
  
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• Lt. Gov. Hochul to new UB medical school students- “don’t abandon your hometown”

  09-01-2018 04:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Classes are now underway at UB’s new Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
  Lieutenant Gov, Kathy Hochul congratulated students Monday afternoon- and she also had a plea for them.
  There is a shortage of doctors in Western New York, especially in rural areas. Hochul said in New York State, there are 115 doctors per 100,000 patients- but in Western New York, there are only 90 doctors for every 100,000 patients.
  Hochul pleaded with the largest c
  
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• Fire breaks out in Wheatfield home

  09-01-2018 01:00 via wivb.com
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) – A chimney fire spread to the attic and second floor of a Danielle Drive residence early Monday morning.
  The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call at 2522 Danielle Drive around 4:50 a.m. on Monday.
  Responding fire companies were able to contain the fire in the upper floor and attic, preventing further damage. The three adult occupants of the home were inside when the fire started, and they were able to safely evacuate the residence.
  The Niagar
  
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• Woman dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from oysters

  09-01-2018 00:15 via wivb.com
  (CBS NEWS) – Back in September, Texas residents Vicki Bergquist and wife Jeanette LeBlanc were visiting family in Louisiana. They went crabbing with friends and family on the coast, picking up a sack of raw oysters in a market in Westwego. It wasn’t long after when LeBlanc’s health rapidly declined, CBS affiliate KLFY-TV reports.
  The couple’s friend Karen Bowers says she and LeBlanc shucked and ate about two dozen raw oysters.
  “About 36 hours later she sta
  
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• City court chief judge: “Reform is necessary”

  09-01-2018 00:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nearly a week after the Governor Andrew Cuomo took the podium and addressed the state about policies he’d like to put in place this year, a local judge is providing his take on one of the top issues: justice system reform.
  The Criminal Justice Reform Act would look at the following issues: Reform New York’s Bail System, Ensure access to a speedy trial, Raise the age of criminal responsibility, Improve witness identification proced
  
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