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• I-86 closed at Exit 27 for tractor-trailer vs. state work truck accident

  10-01-2018 23:28 via wivb.com
  HINDALE, N.Y. (WIVB) – I-86 East is closed at Exit 27 (Route 16/Hindale) due to an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a state work truck.
  The accident was reported at 4:33 p.m. We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
  
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• NY IDC leader accused of sexual harassment

  10-01-2018 23:20 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York’s Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) Leader Jeff Klein is being accused of sexual harassment by one of his staffers.
  The staffer has gone to a reporter for the Huffington Post saying that he forcibly tried to kiss her outside a bar one night.  The alleged incident happened in May 2015, right after the budget.
  Sen. Klein says he is trying to get ahead of the story.
  He is denying the story and had another senator with him on a confer
  
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• Gov. Cuomo includes funding to combat ‘lunch shaming’ in 2018 budget

  10-01-2018 22:50 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Gov. Cuomo’s “No Student Goes Hungry” initiative aims to stop lunch shaming in New York state; lunch shaming is bullying geared toward students who can’t afford food in school.
  The program, detailed in the state’s 2018 budget, prohibits any public act of humiliation toward kids who can’t afford lunch. Schools can no longer require students who receive free lunch to wear a special pin, bracelet, or to be ostracized in any way.
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• ICE immigration officers swoop in on 7-Elevens nationwide

  10-01-2018 21:23 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – Immigration enforcement officers are making 7-Eleven stores a target in their crackdown on employers who hire undocumented immigrants.
  On Wednesday, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement descended on 98 7-Eleven franchise stores across the country, where they began audits and interviewed employees and managers, according to the agency.
   Twenty one people suspected of being in the United States illegally were arrested.
  “Today’s actions send a strong m
  
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• Niagara Falls City Council tours Niagara Falls water treatment facilities

  10-01-2018 21:21 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Niagara Falls Water Board hosted the Niagara Falls City Council for a tour of the water treatment plant facilities on Wednesday.
  According to a statement issued by the NFWB Wednesday, the tour is part of the water board’s efforts to ” update local leaders on the conditions of the wastewater treatment and water treatment plants.”“We’ve had ongoing dialogue with councilmembers about various aspects of our facilities and both part
  
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• Immigration agents descend on dozens of 7-Eleven stores

  10-01-2018 20:43 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven convenience stores before dawn Wednesday to begin checking on employees’ immigration status in what officials described as the largest operation against an employer under Donald Trump’s presidency.
  Agents targeted about 100 stores nationwide, broadening an investigation that began four years ago with a case against a franchisee on New York’s Long Island. The audits could lead to criminal charges or fine
  
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• Daughter of retired Buffalo police lieutenant claims she was raped

  10-01-2018 20:03 via wivb.com
  MEXICO (WIVB) — The daughter of a retired Buffalo police lieutenant claims she was raped while on vacation in Mexico.
  The woman, who works as a nurse, said she was raped by an employee of a Hard Rock Hotel.
  She is being represented by well-known attorney Gloria Allred.
  Wednesday, in New York City, a press conference was held by Allred, who demanded an investigation take place.
  
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• New York Times features Buffalo in worldwide list of places to visit this year

  10-01-2018 18:54 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York Times recently published a list called “52 Places To Go in 2018.”
  The list, which features locations from across the world, includes Buffalo.
  The Queen City came in at number 37 with The New York Times writing “A Rust Belt city has a renaissance.”
  Here is what Dave Seminara said about Buffalo in the list:
  “Once disparaged for its declining population, harsh winters and failing sports teams, Buffalo is making a big comeback i
  
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• Jaguars post panoramic photo of fans at Bills’ playoff game

  10-01-2018 18:35 via wivb.com
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WIVB) — The Jacksonville Jaguars posted a clear panoramic photo of fans at the Buffalo Bills’ playoff game.
  Fans can find and tag themselves in the stadium.
  To check it out, click/tap here.
  
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• Historic Buffalo building destroyed in early morning fire

  10-01-2018 18:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The vacant building that was destroyed in an early morning fire on Sycamore street was one of the oldest buildings in the Queen City. It dates back all the way to 1850 and now all that’s left behind of more than 150 years of history is a pile of rubble.
  “It’s one of the grand dames of Buffalo, this building was going to be restored we were going to start in the spring we were just waiting for a grant from the state,” said Rocco Termini, buildi
  
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• Fun events for the family on MLK Day

  10-01-2018 17:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Here are some things you can do for fun on Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
           Kids Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
  From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., kids ages 3-12 and Botanical Gardens’ members can enjoy free admission into the gardens, featuring seasonal activities and hand-on stations to visit.
          Winter Festival of Lights
  The event at Queen Victoria Park in N
  
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• Girl Scouts of WNY hold join-a-thon for new members, adult volunteers

  10-01-2018 17:37 via wivb.com
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) – If you’ve been thinking about getting involved with the Girl Scouts of Western New York, the organization is making it very easy to sign up.
  They’re holding a join-a-thon from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, taking on-the-spot registrations for new Girl Scouts and adult volunteers.
  MORE | To register, call 1-888-837-6410 or go to the Girl Scouts website.
  “I would say that they really should join,” said one Girl Scout, Darya Fa
  
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• Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio announces bid for Senate

  10-01-2018 17:01 via wivb.com
  PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who was spared a possible jail sentence when President Donald Trump pardoned him for disobeying a judge, announced Tuesday that he would run for the Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Jeff Flake.
  The 85-year-old longtime lawman said the lack of support for Trump’s agenda in Washington inspired him to make the bid. He also cited supporters who urged him to seek public office again after a crushing 2016 re-election
  
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• Huge chunk of ice smashes car in New York City

  10-01-2018 16:52 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — CBS contributors in New York say a vehicle was crushed by a huge chunk of ice in Manhattan.
  The ice fell from a high-rise building on Tuesday afternoon, contributors say.
  No one was reported to be injured.
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Erie County DA Flynn, Sen. Kennedy make announcement after Nichols School allegations

  10-01-2018 16:28 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sen. Tim Kennedy & Erie County DA John Flynn are making an announcement after allegations of inappropriate teacher-student relationships at Nichols School.
  MORE | Find out more information on the allegations here.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch the announcement.
  
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• Crowds greet Harry and Meghan in London’s buzzing Brixton

  10-01-2018 16:24 via wivb.com
  LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of people have lined the streets of London’s vibrant Brixton neighborhood to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to a youth radio station.
  The prince and his fiancee visited community station Reprezent FM, which provides media training and experience to young people.
  Onlookers cheered as the couple arrived at the station, housed inside shipping containers in the diverse south London district, a hub for Britain’s
  
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• Hamburg police investigating passage of fake money at Chipotle

  10-01-2018 16:12 via wivb.com
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  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in the Town of Hamburg are trying to identify a person who is wanted for questioning.
  According to authorities, a fake $100 bill was passed at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
  Anyone with information on the person can contact Sgt. Timothy Crawford at (716) 648-5118 ext 2622, or the confidential tip line at 648-5111 ext. 2847.
  
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• Crews cutting up ice in Cazenovia Creek

  10-01-2018 14:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Workers are busy again in Buffalo.
  Engineers from the city’s Department of Public Works have started cutting up the ice in Cazenovia Creek.
  They made 50 triangle-shaped cracks to allow the water to flow on top of the ice to help prevent flooding.
  
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• Victim search expands as California storm, mudslides kill 13

  10-01-2018 14:03 via wivb.com
  MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — A storm that slammed a California coastal community is over. The search for its victims is not.
  Authorities in Santa Barbara County were still trying to reach new areas and dig into the destruction to find dead, injured or trapped people after a powerful mud flow swept away dozens of homes.
  At least 13 people were confirmed dead Tuesday, at least 25 were injured and at least 50 had to be rescued by helicopters.
  Those numbers could increase when the search is deepen
  
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• Judge blocks Trump decision to end young immigrant program

  10-01-2018 13:26 via wivb.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
  U.S. District Judge William Alsup granted a request by California and other plaintiffs to prevent President Donald Trump from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program while their lawsuits play out in court.
  Alsup said lawyers in favor of DACA clearly demonstrated that the young immigrant
  
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• Project designed to make Niagara Falls safer for pedestrians

  10-01-2018 13:13 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Construction will soon begin on a project aimed at making Niagara Falls safer for pedestrians.
  People were able to learn about the LaSalle Recreation Way Trail Project Tuesday night.
  The project will remake about a mile-long stretch of Buffalo Ave. from Cayuga Dr to the city line at 102nd St.
  This will result in a multi-use trail for walkers and bikers, as well as a narrower road for drivers.
  Michael DeSantis, the senior project designer, said “Studi
  
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• Vacant building collapses during morning fire

  10-01-2018 12:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A two-alarm fire has kept firefighters busy for hours on Wednesday morning.
  Part of a vacant building collapsed, forcing firefighters to back off.
  Crews rushed to Sycamore St. in Buffalo around 3 a.m.
  There were other buildings within a few feet on either side, but firefighters managed to keep them from catching fire.
  The division chief at the scene told News 4 there was another fire at the same address a few years ago, and it’s certainly not the first fire in
  
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• Building that was part of Underground Railroad collapses during morning fire

  10-01-2018 12:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A two-alarm fire at one of the oldest buildings in Buffalo kept firefighters busy for hours on Wednesday morning.
  Part of a vacant building collapsed, forcing firefighters to back off.
  Crews rushed to Sycamore St. in Buffalo around 3 a.m.
  There were other buildings within a few feet on either side, but firefighters managed to keep them from catching fire.
  The division chief at the scene told News 4 there was another fire at the same address a few years ago, and it&rs
  
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• Buffalo airport gets $1.5 million from NYS for expansion project

  10-01-2018 05:54 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Buffalo Niagara International airport is getting $1.5 million to reconfigure the security area. They hope expanding the portion of the terminal where people wait in line will help the lines move more quickly.
  Airport officials plan to relocate the terminal exit, a waiting area, a restaurant, barber shop and restrooms to create more space for people to line up.
  NFTA Aviation Director William Vanecek told New 4 it currently takes about 20 minutes to go through securit
  
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• 4 things you need to know about New York’s paid family leave program

  10-01-2018 05:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- New York State’s new paid family leave law is now in effect. New York becomes only the fourth state in the nation to have a program like it.
  This year employees of most private companies will be able to take eight weeks of paid time off to take care of a newborn, a sick relative or if a military family member is deployed.
  Employees will only get 50 percent of the their weekly salary and it’s capped at the state average. The program will be phased in over the nex
  
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• Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Central America, USGS says

  10-01-2018 04:26 via wivb.com
  (CBS) – The United States Geological Service (USGS) reports that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck north of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea. The Tuesday quake has sparked a tsunami warning in the area, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
  Reuters reports that a tsunami advisory is in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  The quake’s centered about 125.4 miles north/northeast off the coast of Barra Patucca, Honduras. No immediate reports of damage was
  
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• Teen who fatally shot 16-year-old gets maximum sentence

  10-01-2018 03:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A teenager who shot and killed a 16-year-old more than a year ago will spend the next 25 years in prison.
  Lawren Goins, 17, was sentenced on Tuesday.
  Goins pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder charges in November.
  He shot two other teens near the corner of LeRoy Avenue and Hill Street in Oct. 2016.
  Kristian Piazza was killed a week before his 17th birthday.
  Goins’ attorney, Michael Siebert, said that his client “will never forgive himself&r
  
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• SUNY Charter Schools Institute recommends closing Oracle Charter School

  10-01-2018 00:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The SUNY Charter Schools Institute is recommending the SUNY Trustees deny the charter renewal for Oracle Charter School and not allow the school to provide any instruction beyond the last calendar date in the current school year.
  The institute has found that the school has not met criteria in the SUNY Trustee’s renewal requirements, according to a report issued by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute.
  SUNY renewal policies allow for full-term renewal of five year
  
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