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• WNY native Tricia Mangan added to US Olympic Team

  06-02-2018 21:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Alpine Skier Tricia Mangan heading to the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
  News 4 Sports was told by her mother that the Derby, New York,  native was added to the Olympic Ski Team on Monday while participating in the World Juniors in Switzerland.
  News 4 Sports was also told Mangan will be skiing on Monday, February 12, in the Giant Slalom and she is also scheduled to ski on the 23rd of February.  The official announcement from the U
  
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• Bills season ticket prices increase

  06-02-2018 20:59 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills season ticket prices are going up.
  A letter was sent to season ticket holders, saying “prices have increased an average of 3%, depending on your seat location.”
  Here is what a letter from Bills President Russ Brandon said:
  “What a year for the entire Buffalo Bills organization and the team’s incredible fans! Since welcoming Head Coach Sean McDermott last year, we have seen his Playoff Caliber mindset come to fruiti
  
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• Cheektowaga’s Assistant Chief of Police to run for Town Justice

  06-02-2018 18:48 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cheektowaga’s Assistant Chief of Police plans to run for Town Justice.
  James Speyer Jr. made the announcement on Tuesday. Here’s what he said:
  “I am a life-long resident of the Town of Cheektowaga and have served on the Police Department for 31 years. My wife Donna- Ciszewski Speyer and I have raised four boys in the Town of Cheektowaga and we continue to remain active in our community and our church.  I have over 35 years of experienc
  
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• Erie County recovered the most money in welfare fraud cases in 2017

  06-02-2018 18:40 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County District Attorney John Flynn says the county recovered more restitution money in unemployment benefit fraud cases than any other county in New York last year.
  The office says unemployment fraud is the “most prevalent crime against state revenue.”
  District attorneys’ offices across the state worked with New York’s Department of Labor on the cases.
  “I am proud to have our office partner with the Department of Labor in inve
  
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• Niagara Arts & Cultural Center celebrates African American history month with special exhibit

  06-02-2018 18:28 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York played a large role in the Underground Railroad back in the 1800’s. February is African American history month, and you can learn more about the history in our region for free at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center all month.
  “The question was once they got to this particular point, if they would actually make it through into Canada,” said Georgia Robinson, President of Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society.
  Many years
  
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• Positive case of Hepatitis A found in Erie County

  06-02-2018 17:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein announced that a positive case of Hepatitis A was found in Erie County.
  The person with the illness worked at Al-E-Oops Restaurant in Lancaster and Brookdale Senior Living in Williamsville.
  Erie County leaders say there is no continued risk, as of Tuesday afternoon. They feel optimistic that they can identify people who may have been impacted.
  The risk of the disease
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Erie County officials to make announcement on serious public health issue

  06-02-2018 17:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein will discuss a serious public health issue involving two different addresses in the county.
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  News 4 was told the announcement will not be flu-related. Leaders say it is something that “needs to be shared with the community.”
  The announcement will come at 1:30 p.m. Watch it LIVE on this page at that time.
  
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• Father of 7-year-old killed in Lovejoy fire makes court appearance on unrelated charge

  06-02-2018 17:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The harassment case against a Lovejoy man whose son was killed in a house fire on Benzinger Street last week took another step forward Tuesday morning.
  When Joseph Conti appeared in Buffalo City Courtroom, his attorney urged the judge to dismiss the 2nd degree harassment charge he’s facing, stemming from an incident New Year’s Eve.
  Conti’s attorney argues the incident, during which Conti is accused of spitting on his wife in an argument that took pl
  
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• Portugal. The Man coming to Artpark

  06-02-2018 16:55 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Known for their hit song, “Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man will be performing at Artpark this summer.
  The band will play on August 1 as part of the Coors Light Concert series.
  Advance general admission tickets for the 6 p.m. show cost $42. Those interested in getting tickets can buy them starting Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
  Tickets will be available at tickets.com, artpark.net, in person at the Artpark Box Office (Monday – Friday
  
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• Chemical emergency leads to evacuation at Lew-Port school; afterschool activities at middle, high schools cancelled

  06-02-2018 16:31 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A minor chemical emergency led to a partial evacuation at Lewiston-Porter High School on Tuesday.
  The emergency happened in the pool filter room. Students and staff were moved from the Physical Education wing to the main section of the high school.
  School officials say there are no safety concerns for students or staff.
  The school is working with police, fire and hazmat officials on the matter.
  Afterschool and evening activities at the high school and middle sc
  
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• Chemical emergency leads to evacuation at Lew-Port school

  06-02-2018 16:31 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A minor chemical emergency led to a partial evacuation at Lewiston-Porter High School on Tuesday.
  The emergency happened in the pool filter room. Students and staff were moved from the Physical Education wing to the main section of the high school.
  School officials say there are no safety concerns for students or staff.
  The school is working with police, fire and hazmat officials on the matter.
  
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• National Weather Service: No East Coast tsunami warning

  06-02-2018 16:24 via wivb.com
  (AP) — A routine National Weather Service test on Tuesday resulted in a false push notification to mobile phones about a tsunami warning, giving jolt to many residents on the East Coast.
  A glitch meant some people received what looked like an actual warning, NWS meteorologist Hendricus Lulofs said. The National Weather Service is trying to sort what went wrong, he said.
  Officials said it appeared to be an issue with the popular Accuweather app. Accuweather didn’t immediatel
  
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• Flu shot clinic held in Niagara Falls

  06-02-2018 16:07 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Health officials in Niagara County are working to protect people from the flu.
  They held a flu shot clinic at the Golisano Center for Community Health on Monday night.
  There are some concerns about if the flu shot will protect you against this year’s dominant strain, but doctors say this is still your best bet.
  Amy Wojciechowski, with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, says “Some protection is better than none. Not only can it prevent you f
  
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• Suspect in widely shared child porn video arrested

  06-02-2018 15:38 via wivb.com
  MILLBROOK, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama have identified the suspect and the victim in a child porn video being shared around the world.
  News outlets report that the victim has been located and is safe.
  Central Alabama CrimeStoppers announced warrants Monday against 44-year-old Germaine Moore of Millbrook, just outside Montgomery.
  State Bureau of Investigation Lt. Brooke Walker says Moore’s wife has been detained and is not cooperating.
  Moore also is wanted in Detroit, wher
  
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• Industrial fire reported in Port Colborne

  06-02-2018 15:26 via wivb.com
  PORT COLBORNE, Ontario (WIVB) — The city of Port Colborne is reporting an industrial fire on Barber Dr.
  People have been asked to avoid the area.
  News 4 will provide more information as soon as it’s available.
  
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• NY lawmakers: mandate new packaging for toxic laundry pods

  06-02-2018 14:10 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two New York state lawmakers are calling for a state law to require new packaging for laundry detergent pods following the dangerous trend of people eating the toxic items.
  State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas plan to detail their proposal Tuesday in Albany. Both are Democrats from New York City.
  They say the state could lessen the risk of poisonings by prohibiting packaging that makes the pods look like candy.
  The “Tide&n
  
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• Police: Home of Patriots’ Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week

  06-02-2018 14:03 via wivb.com
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police say the home of New England Patriots tight end, and western New York native, Rob Gronkowski was robbed while he was away at the Super Bowl.
  Foxborough Police Chief William Baker confirmed Tuesday morning that his department is investigating a burglary at Gronkowski’s home.
  He said officers responded to the home just after 6 p.m. Monday.
  Baker said “out of respect for Mr. Gronkowski’s privacy and because this is
  
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• Showtime for SpaceX’s big new rocket with sports car on top

  06-02-2018 13:31 via wivb.com
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s almost showtime for SpaceX’s big new rocket with a cherry-red sports car on top.
  The Falcon Heavy rocket is poised to blast off Tuesday afternoon from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
  It’s the long-awaited first test flight for the rocket. Once it soars, it will become the world’s most powerful rocket in use today. The Heavy is equipped with three boosters and 27 engines designed to provide about 5 million pounds of thrust.
  Spac
  
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• “Lady-friendly” Doritos aren’t happening

  06-02-2018 13:23 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — There was a rumor that PepsiCo may be creating “lady-friendly” Doritos, but it turns out it’s not true.
  The news spread after the company’s CEO said in a recent interview that they were working on new products geared towards women. She also mentioned making Doritos less messy for women.
  After backlash online, Pepsi responded to Twitter followers, saying they’re always looking for new ways to engage and delight customers.
  Doritos also tweeted, writing
  
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• Ken East rolls past Ken West, Williamsville & FLOP advance to semifinals

  06-02-2018 05:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –
  Boys High School Hockey
  Kenmore East 9, Kenmore West 3 FCanisius 4, Clarence 1 FGrand Island 3, Hamburg 1Sweet Home 6, Lewiston-Porter 2 F
  Girls Section VI Semifinals
  Frontier/Lake Shore/Orchard Park 5, Lancaster/Iroquois/Depew 1 FWilliamsville 6, Clarence/Amherst/Sweet Home 2
   
  
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• VIDEO: Buffalo Auto Show preview

  06-02-2018 04:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Auto Show is gearing up again!
  This year’s event will be held Feb. 8 to 11 and will be open to the public on the following dates and times:Thursday 2/8: 11am-10pmFriday 2/9: 11am-10pmSaturday 2/10: 10am–10pmSunday 2/11: 10am-7pmPaul Stasiak, president of the Niagara Frontier Auto Dealers’ Association stopped by News 4 Monday to talk about the event.
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• Witness in Joseph Percoco trial claims Percoco worked on bribery schemes with him for six years

  06-02-2018 04:36 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) – The star witness in the Joseph Percoco trial said they worked together on bribery schemes.
  Todd Howe took the stand Monday in Manhattan. Percoco is a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  He is accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.
  Howe pleaded guilty to bribery and corruption charges in 2016.
  He claims he worked with Percoco on bribery schemes for six years.
  Percoco has not testified so far- his lawyers claim he did nothing wrong.
  
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• Former Famous Dave’s demolished to make way for Chik-Fil-A

  06-02-2018 04:07 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Preparations have begun at the site of the first Chik-Fil-A restaurant in Western New York.
  The store will be located at the site of the former Famous Dave’s Restaurant on Walden Avenue near the Walden Galleria.
  The old restaurant was torn down over the weekend.
  Chik-Fil-A plans to open the restaurant by fall.
  
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• Police respond to “critical incident” in Colorado Springs, one officer killed

  06-02-2018 02:04 via wivb.com
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police in Colorado Springs, Colorado, said they responded to a “critical incident” after local reports of three officers being shot and one deputy killed in the line of duty. Authorities responded to the scene in the area of N. Murray Boulevard and Galley Road.
  CBS affiliate KKTV posted images that showed police cruisers and ambulances at the crime scene.
  The Colorado Springs Police Department said they were “working a critical incident
  
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• Actor John Mahoney of ‘Frasier’ dies at 77

  06-02-2018 01:43 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — John Mahoney, best known for his role as Martin Crane in TV’s “Frasier,” has died. He was 77.
  Mahoney’s manager confirmed Monday that he died in Chicago on Sunday while in hospice care.
  The British-born actor starred alongside Kelsey Grammer in “Frasier” for the show’s entire 11-season run, beginning in 1993 and ending in 2004.
  Having worked in movies, television and theater for over three decades, Mahoney won a SAG
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating early Monday morning robbery at Grant and Potomac

  06-02-2018 00:54 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a robbery that occurred around 12 a.m. Monday morning at Grant Street and Potomac Avenue.
  The victim told police that three unknown black men approached him on the 200 block of Potomac and displayed three weapons. The suspects made off with a cell phone and a number of other personal items.
  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call or text the BPD confidential tipline at 716-847-2255.
    
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating weekend assault on Merrimac Street

  06-02-2018 00:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating an assault that occurred over the weekend on the first block of Merrimac Street.
  The victim told police he was assaulted by about five Asian men at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 4. The victim suffered multiple serious injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call or text the BPD confidential tipline at 716-847-2255.
   
  
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