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• Project proposals continue rolling in as Olean officials consider direction for development

  24-01-2018 23:58 via wivb.com
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) — The City of Olean has received a $10 million grant from New York State. They received word about being selected in the fall and began receiving proposals from community members shortly after. Now, they have more than 60 which they are trying to work through to decide which they’d like to push through to the state to covering the funding for.
  “Olean is the economic engine of Catt County,” said Larry Sorokes, the president at Olean Business Develop
  
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• Veterans react to VA decision to temporarily shutdown operating rooms

  24-01-2018 23:56 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A local veteran is reacting tonight to the Buffalo VA Medical Center’s decision to temporarily shut down its operating rooms.
  The move happened yesterday after the VA found some equipment was discolored.
  There is still no word the operating room is back open. This isn’t the first time sterilization concerns have come up .
  The Medical Center was cited in 2014 for sterilization issues.
  Less than six months ago, the Buffalo VA notified more than 500 pat
  
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• More work to be done after massive Niagara Falls water main break

  24-01-2018 23:36 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Water pressure for some people in Niagara Falls still isn’t back up to 100%. There’s more work to be done on the water system, after a major water main break was repaired last week. That line broke on December 15th.
  There is some good news, however. The water has passed tests that are required by the Department of Health. However, when water officials went to turn the water back on, they found something else they wanted to fix.
  “Upon furt
  
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• Military Road closed from Sheridan Drive to School Street for accident involving pedestrian

  24-01-2018 22:27 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Military Road is closed from Sheridan Drive to School Street for an accident involving a pedestrian being struck.
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• Juvenile pedestrian struck on Military Road

  24-01-2018 22:27 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Military Road was closed from Sheridan Drive to School Street Wednesday for an accident involving a juvenile pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
  The juvenile was transported to Oishei Children’s Hospital with a possible head injury.
  The driver of the vehicle showed no signs of intoxication, police said.
  The Town of Tonawanda Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit is conducting an investigation.
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• Local veterans discuss transgender individuals enlisting in the military

  24-01-2018 22:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo native Troi Michael enlisted in the Marines in 1987. They served in Okinawa, Japan.
  “To the underprivileged and disenfranchised the military isn’t a curse, it’s a blessing,” Troi told News 4.
  For Troi, who identifies as gender queer, the military offered focus and purpose.
  “I wanted to serve my country,” said fellow veteran Angela Burnham, who is also from Western New York.
  She began her transition from male to female while s
  
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• Medical examiner IDs remains of boy, 4, found in bag in yard

  24-01-2018 22:12 via wivb.com
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A medical examiner has identified the remains found in a bag in the backyard of a vacant Cleveland home last year as those of a 4-year-old boy.
  Cleveland.com reports authorities said Wednesday that no one had reported Eliazar Ruiz missing. No criminal charges have been filed in his death. Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County Medical Examiner Thomas Gilson hasn’t released a cause of death, but previously said the death appears “extremely suspicious.&
  
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• Town of Tonawanda having problems sending tax bills

  24-01-2018 19:52 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda has been having issues sending out tax bills.
  A message from Town Clerk Marguerite Greco was posted to Facebook, saying “The Town Clerk’s Office has had an unusual amount of tax bills returned undeliverable.”
  The addresses were determined to be correct, but the town has been in contact with the U.S. Post Office to try and fix the issue.
  Anyone who has not received their tax bill, can print or pay their bill here.
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• H&M coming to Niagara Falls

  24-01-2018 19:14 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — An H&M store is coming to the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls.
  The 21,000 square-foot store is set to open this summer.
  “The new H&M location will offer Niagara Falls residents a one-stop shopping destination for quality clothing for the whole family, with collections for ladies, men and teens, as well as separate “store within a store” sections for accessories. The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls location will also carry the H&M
  
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• Buffalo police arrest suspect in recent bank robberies

  24-01-2018 19:01 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Buffalo have made an arrest related to two recent bank robberies.
  Authorities say that on Monday, a bank robbery occurred on the 1300 block of Jefferson Ave. The next day, police responded to another bank robbery, but that one was on the 700 block of Tonawanda St.
  Police took a suspect into custody on Tuesday night. He was identified as 28-year-old Erie, Pennsylvania resident Billy Evans.
  Evans was charged with robbery and conspiracy. One other suspect is s
  
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• Nassar gets 40 to 175 years in prison

  24-01-2018 18:48 via wivb.com
  MICHIGAN (AP) — A Michigan sports doctor has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts and other young women and girls, capping a remarkable seven-day hearing that brought more than 150 victims or their families to court, including Olympians.
  They made riveting statements while confronting Larry Nassar in a Lansing, Michigan, courtroom. He worked at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians.
  Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced Na
  
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• Sick? Germs on your winter wear could be to blame

  24-01-2018 18:15 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’ve never washed your hat, gloves, or winter coat doctors say it could be part of the reason why you’re getting sick.
  “I don’t think I ever have to tell you the truth. I didn’t know you were supposed to do that,” said Amy Holt of Buffalo.
  “Usually we only wash it maybe like once a year right in the beginning of winter after storage,” said Jessica Main of Buffalo.
  Doctor James Scwiencicki says this winter has been
  
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• Federal officials offering reward for information leading to man’s arrest

  24-01-2018 17:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities say they are looking for a man who committed federal bail violations.
  A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Remus Nowak.
  Nowak, 48, is 6 feet tall and 220 lbs. He is wanted by the United States Marshall Service.
  Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at (716) 867-6161.
  
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• Millions of dollars to be invested in east side training center

  24-01-2018 16:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Millions of dollars will go toward helping people in western New York find new jobs.
  The Northland Central redevelopment in Buffalo is getting a $14 million investment. It’s through a pair of New Markets tax credits.
  Northland Central will have a workforce training center on Buffalo’s east side, between Ferry and Delavan.
  It will help people train for jobs in manufacturing.
  “This site, we believe will become the center of the universe for peopl
  
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• Starbucks gives workers raises, stock grants due to tax law

  24-01-2018 16:08 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock grants this year, citing recent changes to the tax law.
  All employees will soon be able to earn paid sick time off, and the company’s parental leave benefits will include all non-birth parents. Starbucks Corp. said Wednesday that the changes affect about 150,000 full-time, part-time, hourly and salaried employees, most of whom work as baristas or shop managers. The new benefits apply to workers at more than 8,2
  
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• Alcatraz inmates survived infamous 1962 escape, letter suggests

  24-01-2018 15:51 via wivb.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) — It is one of America’s greatest mysteries: What happened to three men after they pulled off a daring prison break at Alcatraz in 1962? Only the worst criminals were sent to Alcatraz. And for 29 years, it was the most secure federal prison in the country – surrounded by the cold, rough waters of the Pacific. But brothers John and Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris disappeared into the night and have never been found.
  The men have become fo
  
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• Survey: More Americans open to riding in self-driving cars

  24-01-2018 14:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new study from AAA says more Americans are willing to ride in autonomous vehicles.
  According to an annual survey, 63 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in them. Early last year, that number was 78 percent.
  “Americans are starting to feel more comfortable with the idea of self-driving vehicles,” AAA Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations Director Greg Brannon said. “Compared to just a year ago, AAA found that 20 million more U.S. driver
  
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• American Red Cross in need of donors after series of cancellations

  24-01-2018 14:15 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — The American Red Cross says there is an urgent need for blood donors after a number of cancellations.
  The cancellations stemmed from cases of the flu and severe winter weather conditions.
  According to the Red Cross, more than 16,500 blood and platelet donations went uncollected this month.
  “The situation is considered critical,” they wrote.
  MORE | Learn more about donating blood here.
  
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• Study recommends washing winter clothing more often

  24-01-2018 13:56 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — When was the last time you washed your winter coat, gloves or scarf?
  A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona recommends cleaning those winter staples once a week.
  The study says your gloves are a hotbed for germs, especially if your morning commute includes public spaces.
  It also says people generally only wash their coats once a year, allowing germs to build up throughout the season.
  On the other hand, researchers say as long as you don’t share, scarves
  
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• Police investigating crash at downtown construction site

  24-01-2018 13:39 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police want to know what caused a driver to crash into a downtown construction site.
  It happened Tuesday, just after 11:30 p.m. at the corner of S. Elmwood Ave. and Huron St. It does not appear that anyone was seriously hurt.
  The car apparently hit a concrete barrier and a fence.
  
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• WNY Babies “R” Us on list of stores planned to close

  24-01-2018 13:12 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Toys “R” Us has released a list of stores it plans to close.
  One western New York location is on the list, which was filed in bankruptcy court in Virginia.
  The document lists about 180 Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us and outlets the company has targeted for shutdown.
  The Babies “R” Us store on Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst is among them.
  The company says closing sales should begin by mid-February and wrap up by mid-April.
  
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• Sabres cruise past Oilers 5-0

  24-01-2018 05:58 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- For the second straight night the Buffalo goaltending was dominant. Robin Lehner stopped all 33 shots he faced leading the Sabres to a 5-0 win over Edmonton.
  Jack Eichel continued his scoring streak with a goal and three assists. Eichel has now scored 49 points in 48 games this season. Ryan O’Reilly added a pair of goals in the win. Sam Reinhart and Zemgus Girgensons also scored goals.
  For the first time since October the Sabres have won back-to-back games
  
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• VIDEO: In wake of Kentucky shooting, Buffalo State police chief talks about what to do in active shooter situations

  24-01-2018 04:59 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the wake of a deadly shooting at a Kentucky high school on Tuesday, News 4 spoke to Chief Peter Carey with the Buffalo State University Police.
  Buffalo State held an active shooter drill last week, teaching students what to do in case of a gunman on campus.
  
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• Oats on potential contract extension: “I don’t plan on going anywhere”

  24-01-2018 04:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After signing a five year contract extension following the Bulls’ NCAA Tournament run in 2016, Nate Oats has three years remaining on his deal, which expires following the 2020-2012 season.
  But with Athletic Director Allen Greene leaving UB and taking over as the Director of Athletics at Auburn, Oats, who is currently the 6th highest paid coach in the Mid-American Conference, is hoping for a new deal sooner rather than later.
  Following the Bulls’ eight st
  
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• Bulls win 8th straight, top EMU 83-69

  24-01-2018 04:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The UB Men’s Basketball team continues its march on history.
  Behind a 26-0 run in the first half, the Bulls defeated Eastern Michigan 83-69 to win their eighth straight game and improve to 7-0 in Mid-American Conference action for the first time in program history.
  “Typically we’ve been a second half team and we kind of flipped those roles and I don’t feel like we’ve gotten two great halves out of this group,” Head Coach Nate Oats
  
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• US Sen. Tammy Duckworth is pregnant, to give birth in spring

  24-01-2018 03:32 via wivb.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is pregnant.
  The Illinois Democrat says she will give birth to her second daughter this spring. It will make her the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office.
  In a statement Tuesday, Duckworth said she and her husband, Bryan, are thrilled their family is getting a little bit bigger. She also says her daughter, Abigail, “is ecstatic to welcome her baby sister home this spring.”
  Her colleague, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, said
  
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• Thousands without power in Erie County Tuesday night

  24-01-2018 02:34 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Thousands of Erie County residents are without power Tuesday night, mainly in Clarence, Cheektowaga, and Elma.
  At one point, 10,000 people were without power.
  By around 11 p.m., the number of outages was down to about 2,800, mostly in Cheektowaga.A NYSEG spokesperson said that the outages are due to wires down because of high winds. People are cautioned to stay away from downed wires.
  If you see any downed wires, call NYSEG at 1-800-572-1131.
  For the latest
  
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• Over 10,000 without power in Erie County

  24-01-2018 02:34 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Thousands of Erie County residents are without power Tuesday night, mainly in Clarence, Cheektowaga, and Elma.
  NYSEG is reporting multiple power outages in these areas.
  More than 10,000 people are without power in Erie County, according to @NYSEandG, still waiting to hear from the company on a cause. pic.twitter.com/9JnR3ECqGf
  — Callan Gray (@CallanGray4) January 24, 2018A total of 6,328 people are currently without power in Clarence, and 1,366 are without
  
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• Labatt USA launching nationwide search for Buffalo pilot brewery

  24-01-2018 02:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Labatt USA is launching a nationwide search for a brewmaster to lead its first U.S. brewery, which will be located in Buffalo’s Cobblestone District.
  The brewmaster will experiment and develop new beer styles in the pilot brewery.
  Find the full job description and requirements here. 
  The Labatt USA Pilot Brewery is set to open in fall 2018.
   
  
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• Anti-immigration flyers found on St. John Fisher College Campus

  24-01-2018 02:01 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – St. John Fisher College has reported that at approximately 10:00 Monday morning, members of the college community discovered unauthorized flyers in and around the academic corridor that express inappropriate messages related to sexual assault and immigration.
  The college says they have taken immediate steps to recover and remove the flyers, and they are actively working to identify those responsible.
  St. John Fisher College says they hav
  
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• Father of 11 year-old boy attacked in gang assault demands answers

  24-01-2018 01:40 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a gang assault that occurred Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Grant Street.
  David Reyes told police that his 11 year-old son was coming out of a store around 4 or 4:30 p.m. Monday when four juvenile suspects assaulted him.
  “On his way out the door, somebody punched him and that’s when he got frightened and started to run,” said Reyes.
  The young boy suffered a fractured nose, scaring in his lungs and other injurie
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating gang assault involving juveniles

  24-01-2018 01:40 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a gang assault that occurred Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Grant Street.
  A complainant told police that his juvenile son was coming out of a store around 4 or 4:30 p.m. Monday when four juvenile suspects assaulted him.
  The victim suffered a broken nose and other injuries.
  According to police, a gang assault is defined as two or more individuals present, with intent to cause physical injury to another person.
  Anyone with in
  
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• Out-of-control school bus slides down icy street, hits car in Massachusetts

  24-01-2018 00:24 via wivb.com
  SUTTON, Mass. — Frightening video shows an out-of-control school bus sliding down an icy hill Tuesday morning, CBS Boston reports. Cheryl Kearney Katz shared video to Facebook of the bus sliding down Peach Tree Drive at about 7:10 a.m. local time.
  It spins around and takes out mailboxes before crashing into a car that also appeared to have spun out.
  “Oh my goodness!” Katz can be heard saying in the video. You can watch the entire clip in the video player above.
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