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• Fix close for Niagara Falls water main

  18-01-2018 23:56 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – The water main break on 47th Street in Niagara Falls is still causing problems for residents there. But crews say they’re very close to finishing the fix.
  Some people currently dealing with low water pressure say close isn’t good enough. They haven’t had full pressure in almost five weeks. But, things could be back to normal as soon as Monday.
  At Joshua Deon’s home, turning the shower on does nothing, initially. After a few seconds,
  
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• State police not pressing criminal charges for late pistol permit recertifications

  18-01-2018 23:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A provision of New York’s Safe Act requires pistol permit holders to recertify every five years.
  Jan. of 2018 is the first time New York has hit that five year mark since the Safe Act was signed into law back in 2013. Jan. 31 is the deadline to recertify for any pistol permit holder in New York whose permit was issued before Jan. 15 of 2013.
  Individuals whose pistol permit were issued after Jan. 15 2013 must recertify five years from their original certification
  
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• Organizations recognizing Buffalo’s best looking to establish a museum under one roof

  18-01-2018 23:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new museum could open soon around the Buffalo area. It’d have pieces of historic items those with the Buffalo Broadcasters Association, Music Hall of Fame, and Sports Hall of Fame have collected over the years. The museum would highlight the best from all three industries.
  “There isn’t a person here who isn’t touched by broadcasting, sports, and music,” said Dave Gillen, the president of Buffalo Experience.
  The organizations are c
  
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• Dogs showing signs and symptoms of flu

  18-01-2018 23:24 via wivb.com
   ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jim O’Connor walks his chocolate lab, Grady, through his downtown office where his coworkers greet the 8-year-old pup.
  They’re all happy to see him on the mend after spending a few days feeling down.
  “”I was concerned a little bit,” said O’Connor. “He was very lethargic. The other day he didn’t even leave my office and people came up to me and were like ‘Where’s Grady?’ and I told them
  
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• California captive plotted escape for 2 years

  18-01-2018 20:43 via wivb.com
  PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say 13 malnourished children found in captivity in California were chained as punishment and a 17-year-old plotted her escape for two years.
  Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said Thursday that another sibling escaped with the 17-year-old over the weekend but turned back out of fear.
  Hestrin says all 13 victims were severely malnourished and as a result some have cognitive impairment and a lack of basic knowledge of life. He says a
  
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• Erie County Comptroller reminds residents of Pothole Hotline

  18-01-2018 19:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw is reminding residents of the county’s “Pothole Hotline.”
  “This has been a really rough winter for folks that are forced to dodge potholes and travel on substandard roads,” Mychajliw said. “Families should not have to drive on bad roads with lots of potholes throughout Erie County. Some of these craters are extremely dangerous. They can cause a great deal of damage to your vehicle
  
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• Workshop offered for potential school board members in Erie County

  18-01-2018 18:31 via wivb.com
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County residents looking to serve on a school board can attend a workshop in March.
  The Erie County Association of School Boards is offering the workshop to inform potential school board members about a number of topics. These include laws, the election process, board-superintendent relationships, service and campaigns.
  It will take place on March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Erie 1 BOCES at 355 Harlem Rd. in West Seneca.
  The workshop is free, and a
  
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• Buffalo State University police stage active shooter response drill

  18-01-2018 18:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several Buffalo State University Police officers jumped into action, responding to a simulation of an active shooter situation as if it were the real thing.
  “It’s the second part of a class. On Tuesday we had a two hour class for faculty and staff on the civilian response to active shooter,” said Peter Carey, Buffalo State University Police Department Chief.
  Student actors portrayed injured victims and officers use blank rounds to simulate gunfire w
  
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• Contest Winners

  18-01-2018 17:52 via wivb.com
  Here are the winners of our most recent contests.
  The Lion KingDeanna Robey
  Home For The Holidays Local WinnerCourtney Olay
  Shea’s Nutcracker WinnerMary Hocutt
  Shea’s The Lion King GiveawayJanette Kowalewski-CariasHyatt Place WinnerDebbie Zielinskli
  Medina Railroad Fall Photo ContestTom and Jackie Daunce
  Chevy Equinox ContestBiking & Watersports Package – Cynthia OngleyHiking & Camping package – Kris YoungGrand Prize – Tracy Herr
  Shea’s 710 Theatre &nd
  
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• Athletes, staff to receive special Olympic-themed smartphones

  18-01-2018 17:25 via wivb.com
  SOUTH KOREA (WIVB) — Even if Olympic athletes don’t walk away with a medal, they’ll get a shiny new Samsung smartphone.
  The company announced a special edition of its Galaxy Note 8 smartphone for all athletes competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  The phone has a white, glass back with gold Olympics rings and a matching white and gold stylus.
  It will also come pre-installed with Pyeongchang 2018-themed wallpapers and relevant apps.
  Samsung plans to give out more than 4,000 of t
  
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• Mayor: US marshal shot, killed while serving warrant

  18-01-2018 17:06 via wivb.com
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A member of the U.S. Marshals Service was shot and killed early Thursday while serving a warrant, the mayor of Harrisburg said.
  Two other officers were also shot, including a Harrisburg police officer who “bravely returned fire and critically injured the gunman,” Mayor Eric Papenfuse said in a news release.
  York City Police said one of its officers was shot and was being treated at a hospital for what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
  A spo
  
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• Niagara Falls Water Board: Water main break expected to be fixed next week

  18-01-2018 16:40 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara Falls Water Board says work on a major 36-inch water transmission line break should be finished next week.
  The break on 47th St. happened last month, and there is still some valve work to complete.
  Some people in Niagara Falls are still experiencing low water pressure.
  
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• 20 places on list of potential locations for new Amazon HQ; Buffalo not included

  18-01-2018 15:26 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP modified) — 20 potential locations remain as Amazon searches for a place for their second headquarters.
  Here is the full list of potential locations:
  – Atlanta, GA
  – Austin, TX
  – Boston, MA
  – Chicago, IL
  – Columbus, OH
  – Dallas, TX
  – Denver, CO
  – Indianapolis, IN
  – Los Angeles, CA
  – Miami, FL
  – Montgomery County, MD
  – Nashville, TN
  –&nb
  
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• Rochester psychiatrist faces new charges

  18-01-2018 15:05 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester psychiatrist accused of burying Matthew Straton’s body in his backyard on Rowley Street nearly a year ago faces new charges. Police arrested Dr. William Lewek Saturday on misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges.
  Another disappointing roadblock for Straton’s mother, Kym Straton. This weekend, Kym learned the man charged with burying her son in his backyard last January and covering it up faces DWAI charges.
  “I think it just goes to show
  
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• Democrats dig in on immigration, shutdown risk or no

  18-01-2018 14:48 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Congressional Democrats aren’t backing down from their threats to reject any government funding bill that isn’t paired with protection for thousands of young immigrants, as hard-line liberal groups shrug off risks of a government shutdown.
  Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Wednesday there’s “very, very strong” sentiment among his party’s lawmakers to oppose GOP-drafted legislation that would only keep the governme
  
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• Dead & Company coming to Darien Lake

  18-01-2018 14:21 via wivb.com
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — John Mayer and members of the Grateful Dead will be performing together as Dead & Company at Darien Lake this June.
  The concert, which is part of Summer Tour 2018, will take place on June 19 at 7 p.m.
  Tickets for the concert go on sale January 26 at 10 a.m. Prices range from $45 to $149.50. While they last, lawn four-packs can be bought for $135.
  Anyone interested in getting tickets can go to LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
  Anyon
  
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• Malaysian sultan gets his own “Footmobile”

  18-01-2018 13:46 via wivb.com
  MALAYSIA (WIVB) — A Malaysian sultan, known for his love of cars, was given his very own automobile right out of history.
  He got a working replica of the iconic car from “The Flintstones.”
  Unlike the original “Footmobile,” which Fred Flintstone had to power with his feet, the car comes with its own engine.
  “The Flintstones” is one of his favorite cartoons.
  
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• School bus involved in crash with truck in Town of Cambria

  18-01-2018 13:16 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF CAMBRIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — First responders have rushed to the scene of a crash involving a school bus and a truck.
  The incident happened at the corner of Saunders Settlement Rd. and Campbell Blvd. in the Town of Cambria.
  There were injuries, but the extent of them is not known.
  The right lanes of Route 31 westbound are closed near Route 93.
  News 4 will provide more information as soon as it is available.
  
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• Bus driver ticketed after morning crash involving truck

  18-01-2018 13:16 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF CAMBRIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — First responders rushed to the scene of a crash involving a school bus and a truck Thursday morning.
  The incident happened at the corner of Saunders Settlement Rd. and Campbell Blvd. in the Town of Cambria.
  The Niagara County Sheriff’s office says the bus driver was headed south on Lockport Junction Rd. when they tried to turn left onto Saunders Settlement.
  That turn was directly in the path of the truck, leading to the crash, according to the Sher
  
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• Cold weather causes fountain to freeze in New Orleans

  18-01-2018 13:11 via wivb.com
  NEW ORLEANS, La. (WIVB) — Freezing temperatures and snow created a Winter wonderland around New Orleans.
  The temperature dipped so low that the fountain seen in the video above froze.
  You can see the water on it turned into icicles.
  Before this Winter, the last flurry in New Orleans fell in 2008.
  
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• Health Sciences & Park win big on Wednesday

  18-01-2018 06:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –
  Health Sciences 88, Buffalo Science 56 FPark 57, St. Francis 43 FMaryvale 60, Iroquois 55 FAlbion 68, Barker 65 FDunkirk 82, Maple Grove 53 F
  
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• UB hold off Ohio, improve to 5-1 in MAC

  18-01-2018 05:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Winning isn’t easy, but the UB Women’s Basketball team continues to pick up tough wins, especially on the road.
  Summer Hemphill netted a double-double with 19-points and 10-rebounds, to help power the Bulls past Ohio for a 67-63 win.  It was Buffalo’s sixth road win of the season as they improve to 14-3 overall and 5-1 in Mid-American Conference play for the first time in program history.
  The Bulls and Bobcats were tied five times and had six l
  
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• Calspan opens new multi-million dollar crash test facility

  18-01-2018 05:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Calspan plans to do even more safety tests for cars in Buffalo, thanks to its new multi-million-dollar crash test facility.
  As airbags deploy and glass shatters – it’s all about the impact. For people at Calspan, that impact goes far beyond the very crash tests they perform.
  “We take pride in the fact that what we do here is very important work. It saves lives,” said Lou Knotts, CEO of Calspan.
  Calspan will be able to run 500 crash tests a yea
  
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• NYC terror suspect offers to plead guilty to avoid death penalty, attorneys say

  18-01-2018 04:45 via wivb.com
  (CNN)The suspect in New York City’s deadliest terror attack since 9/11 has offered to plead guilty in order to avoid the death penalty, according to a new court filing from the suspect’s defense attorneys.Sayfullo Saipov, 29, has been charged with killing eight people and injuring a dozen others after he drove a pickup truck down a bicycle path near the World Trade Center on October 31. Saipov faces a 22-count indictment, which includes murder and terror-related charg
  
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• Niagara Falls City Council rejects pay cuts for elected officials

  18-01-2018 04:44 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some city leaders in Niagara Falls wanted their colleagues to give themselves a pay cut Wednesday night.
  The city is desperately trying to find a way to save money. For 2019, Niagara Falls is looking at a $91 million budget.
  Newly elected councilman Chris Voccio proposed a 10 percent pay cut for all five city council members and the mayor.
  The pay cut would have saved up to $14,000 and it would have reduced the city budget by five percent.
  Wednesday, City Counc
  
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• Attica woman charged with sexually abusing four-year-old

  18-01-2018 04:22 via wivb.com
  ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) – An Attica woman has been charged with first degree sexual abuse after police say an individual received a video from her depicting a sexual act by a child.
  Victoria L. Young, 23, of East Avenue was charged Wednesday with first degree sexual abuse, use of child less than 17 for sexual performance, and endangering the welfare of a child.
  Attica Police received the complaint about the video on Sunday. After an investigation by Attica Police and Wyoming County Department
  
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• Mayor Brown starts search for new BPD commissioner

  18-01-2018 02:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The City of Buffalo is looking for someone new to lead the police department now that Commissioner Daniel Derenda has retired.
  “He has served the city well, he’s managed the police department well and I wish him well in his next venture,” said Mayor Byron Brown.
  Derenda leaves BPD after seven and a half years in the top position. He started as a city officer three decades ago and will now move onto the private sector.
  “He told me some time ago h
  
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• Snow, ice and record cold grip the South; at least 10 dead

  18-01-2018 01:33 via wivb.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — Snow, ice and a record-breaking blast of cold closed runways, highways, schools and government offices across the South and sent cars sliding off roads Wednesday in a corner of the country ill-equipped to deal with wintry weather. At least 10 people died, including a baby in a car that plunged off a slippery overpass into a Louisiana canal.
  Icicles hung from a statue of jazz musicians in normally balmy New Orleans, and drivers unaccustomed to ice spun their wheels across Atl
  
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• VIDEO: Republican political strategist Michael Caputo on Russia investgation, Pres. Trump comments, Bannon testimony

  18-01-2018 01:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Former Trump campaign advisor and Republican strategist Michael Caputo stopped by the News 4 studio Wednesday to discuss the president’s comments, the Russia investigation, and Steve Bannon’s testimony.
  Watch the full interview here: 
  
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