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• Cheektowaga supervisor supporting repeal of ordinance after complaints

  29-01-2018 23:46 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – One official in Cheektowaga wants to repeal part of the town code. It might make some property owners happy, but the former councilman who wrote the law is defending it. He says it’s good for the town.
  The ordinance can be found in chapter 194 of the town code. Civil liberties groups call it a nuisance ordinance. The way the law is written, if police are called out to a home, the property owner gets a warning. Then, a second warning. The third time, th
  
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• Orleans County attorney charged with fraud, grand larceny

  29-01-2018 23:42 via wivb.com
  ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Albion attorney after a two-week investigation into allegations of fraud, grand larceny and other charges.
  Kevin R. Allen, 31, of Gaines Basin Road, Albion, was charged Monday with second degree grand larceny, petit larceny, and second degree scheme to defraud following an investigation into complaints of misconduct from two separate clients.
  According to the Sheriff’s Office, one client alleged that Alle
  
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• Tom Brady daughter remark spurs Patriots quarterback to speak out

  29-01-2018 23:23 via wivb.com
  BOSTON — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cut short a radio interview Monday morning because one of the network’s hosts reportedly made a disparaging remark about his daughter, CBS Boston reports. Brady made his weekly appearance on WEEI radio’s “Kirk & Callahan” show as scheduled, but he chose to address something host Alex Reimer reportedly said last week about his daughter Vivian, who appeared briefly in part one of Brady’s
  
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• Two suspects shot by police in Rochester

  29-01-2018 21:52 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Two men were shot while Rochester police were searching a home off North Clinton Avenue Monday morning.
  Officers, including Rochester police and other agencies, were executing a search warrant at a home on Burbank Street around 11:30 a.m. when shots rang out. Police say two suspects were shot by officers and taken to the hospital.
  Investigators say no officers were hurt. The conditions of the suspects are not yet known.
  The area is closed down at this
  
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• Grand jury to hear case against Youngstown man accused of killing girlfriend

  29-01-2018 21:42 via wivb.com
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The man charged with killing a woman last summer and then taking her body to upstate New York was back in a Youngstown courtroom on Monday.
  JeShawn Elliott is charged in the death of Anvia Mickens in August.
  Monday morning, Elliott’s case was bound over to a Mahoning County grand jury as the family of the victim filled the courtroom.
  “They want to take this moment to thank the entire Youngstown community, the Youngstown Police Department
  
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• Target launching same-day delivery

  29-01-2018 21:22 via wivb.com
  (CBS NEWS) – Target is launching its same-day delivery service Thursday in dozens of stores.
  Reps with the retailer say the same-day delivery services will cover products ranging from groceries to electronics.
  The company previously announced that about half of its stores will have the service beginning in early 2018.
  The service is expected to begin in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Tampa and South Florida starting Feb. 1 and in other Florida markets, such as Orlando, starting Feb. 8.
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• Eric Wood on neck injury: “Even with further treatment, rehab or surgery a return is not possible””

  29-01-2018 20:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Drafted in 2009, Eric Wood started 121 games for the Bills, including their playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  It was the franchise’s first postseason berth since 1999.  It would be the first and only playoff game for the longtime center.
  “I found an hour before my son Garrett was born,” Wood said as he stood at the podium inside the Bills’ Field House on Monday.  “As many of you already know, given the leak on Friday, D
  
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• Graduate of Williamsville East fatally shot in Miami Beach

  29-01-2018 19:23 via wivb.com
  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WIVB) — A graduate of Williamsville East High School was fatally shot in Miami Beach.
  Kamil Patel, 29, graduated from the school in 2006.
  He was shot on Thursday.
  
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• FBI deputy director leaving post ahead of planned retirement

  29-01-2018 19:04 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement this spring.
  McCabe has been a frequent target of criticism from President Donald Trump.
  Two people familiar with the decision described it to The Associated Press on Monday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record.
  The move is effective Monday. McCabe had already been planning to retire upon his e
  
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• SPCA Monday: Cowgirl

  29-01-2018 18:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA Serving Erie County brought Cowgirl to News 4 on Monday.
  The two-year-old pit bull mix is looking for a home.
  If you’re interested in adopting her, call the SPCA at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• New survey finds hundreds of BPS teachers say student behavior is out of control

  29-01-2018 18:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of teachers in Buffalo Public schools say student behavior is out of control. That’s the finding of a new disruptive student behavior survey from the Buffalo Teachers Federation.
  More than 1,200 teachers from Buffalo Public schools participated in the survey. (1,217 total)
  The 21 page report shows more than 30% of teachers say that student behavior is out of control and leading to unacceptable learning conditions.
  The survey was done over a one month p
  
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• Panera Bread voluntarily recalls some cream cheese

  29-01-2018 18:40 via wivb.com
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Panera Bread Co. is voluntarily recalling some cream cheese sold in its U.S. stores because of possible bacterial contamination.
  The St. Louis-based company released a statement Sunday saying the recall was initiated after testing from a single production day indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one variety of its 2 oz. cream cheese.
  Tests on cream cheese samples manufactured before and after that production run have all come back negativ
  
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• Primus and Mastodon coming to Artpark

  29-01-2018 18:22 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Primus and Mastodon will be performing at Artpark this May.
  The bands will also be joined by All Them Witches.
  Tickets for the May 23 show go on sale February 2 at 10 a.m.
  Those interested in buying some can go to Tickets.com or Artpark.net or call 1-888-223-6000.
  Tickets will cost $45, but the price will increase to $50 on the day of the show.
  The concert will start at 6 p.m.
  
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• Schenectady to demolish buildings following landslide

  29-01-2018 17:27 via wivb.com
  SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — Multiple structures in an upstate New York city will be demolished following a landslide Sunday morning that displaced nearly two dozen residents.
  Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy says two homes and a garage are scheduled to be demolished Monday. City officials say the structures that are hanging on the hillside are in danger of damaging buildings below.
  Authorities say three people were rescued from a building during the landslide. Officials say one victim was
  
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• South Buffalo woman to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade

  29-01-2018 16:54 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We now know who will be the Grand Marshal for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Buffalo.
  Madonna Bugman was born and raised in south Buffalo. She is a proud member of the United Irish American Association.
  Bugman says it’s a huge honor to be at the forefront of the event.
  “Basically I’m representing the UIAA and all the ancestry before us….It means, basically, that I’m representing everything that came before me,
  
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• Hamburg police looking for people accused of stealing from Best Buy

  29-01-2018 16:42 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Hamburg are looking for help finding two people they say stole from Best Buy.
  Officials released security video showing each of the accused thieves. Police did not say what the suspects stole.
  Anyone with information is asked to call the police department’s confidential tip line at 648-5111 ext. 2847.
  
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• Ikea eyes location near Rochester

  29-01-2018 16:27 via wivb.com
  HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – Swedish furniture giant Ikea has sent a scouting crew through Henrietta and examined possible sites for a new store, according to Henrietta Town Supervisor Steve Schultz.
  Schultz says the Ikea representatives talked with several local developers in December and is hoping to hear their decision soon.
  “We talked about in addition to being that crossroads to Monroe County, there’s great highway access from Buffalo and Syracuse,” Schultz said.
  
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• Kevin Hart to perform in Buffalo this May

  29-01-2018 14:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Comedian Kevin Hart is coming to Buffalo.
  He will perform at the KeyBank Center as part of The Irresponsible Tour on May 6.
  Tickets for the 7 p.m. show go on sale January 31 at Noon.
  Prices range from $39 to $129.
  Anyone looking to buy tickets can purchase them at LiveNation.com, Tickets.com or call 1-888-223-6000.
  
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• 2018 Country Megaticket artists announced

  29-01-2018 14:14 via wivb.com
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — The artists coming to Darien Lake as part of the 2018 Country Megaticket have been announced.
  Here is the lineup:July 21 – Lady Antebellum with Russell Dickerson
  August 4 – Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne and Lanco
  August 10 – Jason Aldean with Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina
  August 16 – Miranda Lambert and Little Big TownFor $135, a lawn ticket can be bought for all four shows. For $395, a ticket for the 300 section in the Darien Lake A
  
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• Federal law enforcement closing in on ATM “jackpotting” thieves

  29-01-2018 13:48 via wivb.com
  (CBS News) — A federal law enforcement official tells CBS News that law enforcement is closing in on a group of thieves that have stolen more than a million dollars in the last month from ATMs across the country, CBS News’ justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
  According to the United States Secret Service — in this modern day type of bank robbery — the suspects have been targeting ATMs in the Pacific Northwest, West, South and most recently New
  
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• 7-year-old killed in 3-alarm fire identified

  29-01-2018 09:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A seven-year-old has died following a three-alarm house fire in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood.
  The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. on Benzinger Street, between William and Ludington Streets. When fire crews arrived, they found large flames and heavy smoke billowing into the sky. Crews reportedly backed out of the home because of the heavy flames.
  Fire officials rescued as many as three people, including the seven-year-old who died. Later on Monday, a fa
  
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• 7-year-old killed in 3-alarm fire

  29-01-2018 09:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A seven-year-old has died following a three-alarm house fire in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood.
  Flames broke out just before 3 a.m. on Benzinger Street off of William and Ogden.
  Fire officials rescued as many as three people, including the seven-year-old who died. The conditions of the other two people are not yet known.
  The American Red Cross is helping three adults and five children.
  Crews reportedly backed out of the home because of the heavy flames. La
  
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• 6-year-old killed in 3-alarm fire

  29-01-2018 09:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  A six year old has died following a three alarm house fire in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood.
  Flames broke out just before 3:00 a.m on Benzinger Street off of William and Ogden.
  Fire crews have reportedly backed out of the home because of the heavy flames.
  This is a developing story.  
  
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• List of winners at 60th Grammy Awards

  29-01-2018 05:09 via wivb.com
  (CBS NEWS) – The Recording Academy announced several winners ahead of the 60th Grammy Awards show, hosted by James Corden, on Sunday. Ed Sheeran, who was snubbed out of major categories, picked up the award for pop vocal album, while Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars, who are up for album of the year, won three Grammy Awards each – with Mars taking home “Song of the Year” for “That’s What I Like” and Record of the Year for “24K Magic.&rd
  
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• Annual Penguin Run has special meaning for Buffalo mother

  29-01-2018 04:45 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hundreds of runners hit the pavement Sunday morning for the Penguin Run benefiting Cradle Beach Camp.
  This year, the race had a special meaning for one Buffalo mother.
  The race was started 24 years ago by Tracy Waring’s brother. Her son, Devin, ran every year.
  Devin died by suicide about a month ago.
  Friends, family, and the community ran in his honor on Sunday.
  “Devin was larger than life- he was a protector, he loved everybody, Waring said.”
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• Lancaster Police warn of online blackmailing scam

  29-01-2018 04:09 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – Lancaster Police are warning of a new scam which involved a scammer contacting a victim through Facebook pretending to be somebody the victim knew.
  The scammer began sending photos and videos, requesting the victim send photos and videos of himself as well. Later, the scammer told the victim to send money, threatening that otherwise the photos and videos of the victim would be posted on the Internet and sent to his friends and family.
  “It is very common
  
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• Donations pour in to help Buffalo Irish Center after break-in

  29-01-2018 03:50 via wivb.com
  SOUTH BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A South Buffalo staple says it will soon be back on its feet, thanks to generous donations from the community. This comes just a few weeks after Buffalo police say thieves broke into the Buffalo Irish Center and stole thousands of dollars.
  “The heritage center has been here for over 47 years,” said Mary Heneghan, chairman of the Buffalo Irish Center.
  That’s why Mary Heneghan says it’s important to keep the doors of the Buffalo Irish open
  
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