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• UB Women receiving votes in Top 25 Coaches Poll

  23-01-2018 23:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After a fourth straight win to improve to 15-3 overall, the UB Women’s Basketball team is being recognized nationally for their dominance on the court.
  For the first time under Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack, the Bulls are receiving votes in the Top 25 Coaches Poll.  They received three in this week’s poll.
  “The five seniors, when we stepped in the door four years ago, that’s what we wanted to do and that was something Coach Jack gave us
  
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• National pharmacy company with office in Buffalo reports data breach

  23-01-2018 23:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO. N.Y. (WIVB)- Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy recently reported a data breach to the Department of Health and Human Services.
  According to a company statement, suspicious activity was noticed in November when an unauthorized user gained access to three employee emails.
  A company statement reports information affected could include patient data, medical information, and social security numbers.
  More than 53,000 individuals could be affected by the breach, but the company does
  
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• East Side community members working with preservationists to receive historic district designation

  23-01-2018 23:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several groups in the East Side are pushing for the Broadway-Fillmore district to be considered historic.
  “We cannot tell the story of Buffalo, of our city, without including  how we grew and developed east of Main Street,” said Jessie Fisher, the Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara.
  Around three years ago, concerned residents approached those at Preservation Buffalo Niagara, asking for assistance in finding a way to save the neig
  
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• Buffalo VA has rescheduled some surgeries due to discoloration in sterilization packages

  23-01-2018 22:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo VA Medical Center has rescheduled some surgical procedures after discovering discoloration on white tray liners in some of their sterilization packages.
  According to a statement released Tuesday by the VA, the discoloration was discovered during routine quality reviews of sterile processing.
  “Although the indicators all reflected sterility of instruments, testing and maintenance is being done,” the statement said.
  The VA has found zero evidenc
  
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• Tesla in Autopilot mode crashes into fire truck

  23-01-2018 21:46 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – A Tesla Model S crashed into a fire truck while driving down a California highway, according to Culver City, California, firefighters.
  A tweet by the local firefighter’s union Monday showed a photo of a Tesla Model S with its nose wedged under the back end of a fire truck and its hood badly wrinkled. The car had been traveling at 65 miles an hour, the tweet said.
   “The driver reports the vehicle was on Autopilot. Amazingly there were no injuries!” according t
  
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• Attica Police warn of attempted scam from caller pretending to be from Geek Squad

  23-01-2018 21:42 via wivb.com
  ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Attica Police Department is warning residents about an attempted scam over the weekend involving a caller falsely representing himself as a member of the internet-based computer company “Geek Squad”.
  According to police, an elderly resident received a call from a person claiming to be a “Geek Squad” representative. The caller identified himself as “Mark” and had an accent.
  The resident had signed up for services with Geek Squad
  
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• Mobile treatment centers now in service in fight against opioids

  23-01-2018 21:39 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Erie County has a new tool in the fight against opioid addiction. There’s a new treatment program in our community that is mobile.
  The ribbon was cut Tuesday on two RVs that will serve as mobile treatment centers. Best Self Behavioral Health is putting the mobile units into service. State officials helped divert $1.7 million to Best Self. All of it is earmarked to increase access to opioid addiction treatment.
  According to Erie County Health Commissioner D
  
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• Former Buffalo Police commissioner Daniel Derenda takes new position at security company

  23-01-2018 21:06 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Former Buffalo Police commissioner Daniel Derenda has joined the private sector, taking a position with a security company.
  Derenda, who spent 32 years with the Buffalo Police Department, has joined G4S Secure Solutions USA as the general manager of the company’s Buffalo office.
  In his new role, Derenda will oversee customer relationships, sales and operations in the Buffalo area.
   
   
  
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• Man who stole from UB dorms sentenced

  23-01-2018 20:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who stole keys and wallets from residence halls and dorm rooms at the University at Buffalo was sentenced.
  Prosecutors say Darnell Cleveland, 21, stole the items and used students’ vehicles and credit cards to buy things for himself. This occurred between July and September last year.
  Cleveland pleaded guilty to burglary, forgery, identity theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
  He was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, with 2.5 years of post-release supe
  
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• DPW: Water in south Buffalo not rising to “dangerous level”

  23-01-2018 19:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As residents of south Buffalo prepared for possible flooding this week, DPW Commissioner Steve Stepniak gave an update on action being taken by the city.
  The arm of an excavator checked for possible ice jams near the Stevenson St. bridge on Tuesday afternoon. As this was happening, Stepniak stated that this ice isn’t as thick as some seen two weeks ago.
  “This is more of a slush ice,” he said.
  The water did rise high enough for the bridge to be close
  
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• Buffalo police looking for suspects in Monday bank robbery

  23-01-2018 17:51 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Buffalo say two people robbed an M&T Bank branch on the 1300 block of Jefferson Ave.
  According to authorities, the theft happened Monday around 2:10 p.m.
  They say the suspects passed a note to a teller, demanding money. The suspects were last seen heading northbound on Jefferson.
  Anyone with information on the robbery can call or text the police department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
  
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• Genesee County man charged with sex abuse, child endangerment

  23-01-2018 17:38 via wivb.com
  BYRON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Genesee County man is facing multiple charges related to unwanted sexual contact, New York State Police say.
  Byron resident Anthony Miraglia, 18, was accused of unlawful imprisonment, forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child and sexual abuse.
  State Police believe there could be other victims. Anyone with relevant information can call Troopers at (585) 344-6200.
  
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• 2018 WNY RV Show and Sale offers latest trends, technology

  23-01-2018 17:30 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – We may have more winter weather on the way this week, but spring and summer are right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a way to getaway this year, the 2018 WNY RV Show and Sale is offering plenty of options.
  There are hundreds of models on display at the Hamburg Fairgrounds through January 28, from six different local dealers, competing with each other to offer you the best deals.
  “This is the time to buy,” said Kim Watson, owner of Mant
  
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• WinterFest returning to Chestnut Ridge Park

  23-01-2018 17:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — WinterFest is coming back to Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park.
  Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s office gave details on the event Tuesday.
  “WinterFest provides great seasonal fun at the crown jewel of our Erie County parks system. We know how to make the most of the cold weather and I encourage residents to come out and enjoy this ninth annual Winterfest to make some great memories this year,” Poloncarz said. “I want to thank Comm
  
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• Bill proposes lowering age to get a hunting license in NY

  23-01-2018 17:02 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill, if signed into law, would lower the state’s legal age to get a hunting license to 12.
  Currently, the age when people can legally get a hunting license in New York is 14.
  The bill has passed in the New York State Senate, but it also must be approved by the Assembly and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  The bill is sponsored by Senators Joseph Griffo, Fred Akshar, Rich Funke, John DeFrancisco and Patrick Gallivan.
  MORE | See exactly what the bill says here.
  
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• Nominees for “Razzies” announced

  23-01-2018 16:29 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — The nominees for the worst films of the year have been released.
  Those in line for the 38th annual Golden Raspberry Awards, or “Razzies,” include The Emoji Movie, Transformers: The Last Knight, Fifty Shades Darker, The Mummy and Baywatch.
  Worst actor nominees include Tom Cruise, Jamie Dornan, Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp and Zac Efron.
  The winners will be announced on March 3.
  
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• Upstate NY suspect dies in custody after police use stun gun

  23-01-2018 15:52 via wivb.com
  ONEIDA, N.Y. (AP) — State police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old central New York man who succumbed after police used a stun gun on him.
  Oneida Police Chief Paul Thompson tells the Observer-Dispatch that John Havener was acting in a disorderly manner and attempting to flag down cars on a highway just before dawn on Monday.
  Thompson says the officers who responded to the scene used several methods before they fired a stun gun twice. Thompson says Havener, who was
  
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• Governor: 1 dead, many wounded in Kentucky school shooting

  23-01-2018 15:39 via wivb.com
  BENTON, Ky. (AP) — Authorities are reporting one person was killed and many were wounded in a high school shooting in rural Kentucky.
  Gov. Matt Bevin tweeted that it happened Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School.
  A shooting suspect was reported to be in custody.
  The community is about 120 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee.
  
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• 2 dead, 19 injured in Kentucky school shooting; suspect held

  23-01-2018 15:39 via wivb.com
  BENTON, Ky. (AP) — A 15-year-old male student opened fire with a handgun inside a rural Kentucky high school Tuesday morning, killing two classmates and injuring 19, including 14 with gunshot wounds. Police led a suspect away in handcuffs and said there is no reason to suspect anyone else in the nation’s first fatal school shooting of 2018.
  Hundreds of students ran for their lives out of Marshall County High School, jumping into cars and running down a highway, some not stopping unti
  
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• Del Toro’s ‘Shape of Water’ lands a leading 13 Oscar nods

  23-01-2018 15:20 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s lavish monster romance “The Shape of Water” fished out a leading 13 nominations, Greta Gerwig became just the fifth woman nominated for best director and “Mudbound” cinematographer Rachel Morrison made history as the first woman to earn a nod in that category in nominations announced Tuesday for the 90th annual Academy Awards.
  Oscar voters put forward nine best-picture nominees: “The Shape of Water,” &rdquo
  
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• National Grid planning to raise rates

  23-01-2018 14:10 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It might cost you more to keep the lights on at home.
  A plan by National Grid would raise electricity rates by as much as 11 percent over the next three years.
  That means if you pay $50/month, it could go up to more than $55.
  The state’s Public Service Commission could approve the plan next month.
  
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• Serial stowaway arrested again at Chicago’s O’Hare airport

  23-01-2018 13:09 via wivb.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — A woman with a history of sneaking aboard planes slipped past security at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week and was flying to London when the airline realized she didn’t have a ticket.
  Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says Marilyn Hartman was flown back to Chicago on Thursday night and taken into custody once she arrived. She’s charged with felony theft and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespassing.
  Guglielmi says Hartman th
  
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• Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

  23-01-2018 12:24 via wivb.com
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s Kodiak Island early Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for a large swath of the state’s coast and sending some residents fleeing to higher ground.
  Officials at the National Tsunami Center canceled the warning after a few tense hours after waves failed to show up in coastal Alaska communities.
  Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said ther
  
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• Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warning

  23-01-2018 12:24 via wivb.com
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off Alaska’s Kodiak Island early Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for a large swath of coastal Alaska and Canada’s British Columbia while the remainder of the U.S. West Coast was under a watch.
  The strong earthquake was recorded about 175 miles southeast of Kodiak Island. Warnings from the National Weather Service sent to cellphones in Alaska warned: “Emergency Alert. Tsunami dan
  
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• Neighbors want more tests as DEC says no off-site contamination from old landfill

  23-01-2018 06:05 via wivb.com
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)- People living near an old Wheatfield landfill argue chemicals are seeping off of it and making them sick. New test results dispute those claims.
  The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced Monday it finished testing more than 200 samples from on and around the former Niagara Sanitation Landfill.
  “We have determined that there is no off-site migration of contaminants that would lead to any exposure issues off site,” said Chad Staniszewski,
  
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• Eichel Burns Flames in OT

  23-01-2018 05:57 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-  Jack Eichel delivered the game-winning goal to send the Sabres to a 2-1 overtime win over Calgary.  Eichel’s 19th goal of the season handed the Sabres their first victory in Calgary since 2003.
  The Sabres bounced back with a strong effort following Saturday’s 7-1 loss to Dallas. “We were bitter about the way we played Saturday and rightfully so,” Eichel said following Monday’s win.
  Goalie Chad Johnson dominated his former team
  
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• GI hockey, Canisius hoops win big

  23-01-2018 05:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –
  Boys Basketball
  Canisius 74, St. Mary’s of Lancaster 62 FLake Shore 55, Cheektowaga 54 FNichols 70, Walsh 46 FMedina 63, Newfane 65 FNiagara Catholic 77, Lewiston-Porter 67 FCardinal O’Hara 77, Christian Central 73 FHamburg 57, West Seneca East 55 F
  Boys Hockey
  Grand Island 4, West Seneca West 1Kenmore East 3, Williamsville East 3Lancaster 4, Frontier 2
  
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• VIDEO: What is a third-degree charge?

  23-01-2018 04:59 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Former Erie County Commissioner of Social Services Al Dirschberger has been charged with rape and criminal sex act by a grand jury- both charges in the third degree.
  Attorney Barry Covert spoke with News 4 Monday about what constitutes charges in the third degree.
  WATCH:
  
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• Trump signs bill ending shutdown, official says

  23-01-2018 03:21 via wivb.com
  Washington (CNN) – President Donald Trump signed a bill Monday night ending the government shutdown, capping off a nearly three-day deadlock and reinstating funds until February 8, a senior administration official said.The House and the Senate voted Monday to end the government shutdown, extending funding for three weeks, following a deal being reached between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell regarding assurances related to immigration.T
  
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• Student: Boy arrested in Texas school shooting has violent past

  23-01-2018 02:17 via wivb.com
  DALLAS (AP) — A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a classmate at a Texas high school on Monday had a history of aggressive actions at school, a fellow student said.
  The injured student, a 15-year-old girl, was airlifted to a hospital in Dallas following the shooting inside the cafeteria at Italy High School, which is in the small town of Italy about 40 miles south of Dallas. The boy fled after being confronted by a school district official but was later arrested.
  Cassie Shook, a 17-year-
  
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• South Buffalo residents nervous as flood warning goes into effect

  23-01-2018 00:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – South Buffalo residents were on edge Monday night as a flood warning went into effect. Ice jams led to flooded streets and basements in their neighborhoods earlier in January, and now they are bracing for another threat.
  With warmer temperatures and rain forecasted Monday night, people living along Cazenovia Creek taking precautions, just in case the waters rose again. That includes everybody in Jeffrey McCarter’s house.
  “My lady, she’s on edge
  
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• House and Senate pass bill to reopen government

  23-01-2018 00:19 via wivb.com
  (CBS) – The House followed the Senate in passing legislation to reopen the government after a weekend-long shutdown 266-150. The Senate vote was 81-18. The measure now goes to President Trump Monday night for his signature, enabling the government to reopen for business Tuesday morning.
  After the bill passed the Senate, Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell told senators that the weeks ahead would “require the best from all of us,” as they move on to negotiations over
  
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• Trump slaps tariffs on foreign solar panels and washing machines

  23-01-2018 00:12 via wivb.com
  (CNN/WIVB) – The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines.
  The announcement marks President Trump’s first major trade action of 2018 and follows his campaign promise to get tough on America’s trading partners.
   A tariff, or tax, of 30% will be applied to imported solar panels, most of which come from China. Tariffs will begin at 20% on large residential washing machines, according to the announcement Monday from U.S. Trade Repr
  
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