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• Organization looking for volunteers to help senior citizens run errands

  13-02-2018 23:51 via wivb.com
  GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hearts and Hands is a local organization with the mission to make senior citizens’ lives easier.
  “We help seniors get to where they need to go,” said Eugene Abrahamson, the volunteer engagement manager.
  The organization is looking for more people to step up and help drive seniors to their destinations. Some seniors need rides weekly, others monthly. Their destinations vary from trips to the doctor’s office, to events, to the pharmacy an
  
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• Buffalo woman pleads guilty to cocaine charges

  13-02-2018 21:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to cocaine charges following an investigation by the DEA and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
  Elisa Rivera Ortiz, 36, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute cocaine in federal court.
  According to the assistant U.S. attorney handling the case, in April  and June, post office inspectors intercepted a two packages addressed to Ortiz, which contained cocaine.
  In July 2017, authorities made a
  
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• Woman tells Kentucky police she’s ‘Mother Mary’ after chase

  13-02-2018 21:30 via wivb.com
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A woman who led police on a chase told arresting officers that she was Mother Mary en route to pick up Baby Jesus and had permission from God to speed.
  WDRB-TV cites an arrest report saying a Kentucky trooper attempted to pull over 52-year-old Connie Allen, of Tennessee, on Saturday, but she ignored him. A high-speed chase ensued.
  Another trooper was eventually able to pull in front of Allen, forcing her to stop. He approached her car with his weapon dra
  
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• California teenager’s dying words lead deputies to her suspected killers

  13-02-2018 21:27 via wivb.com
  MODESTO , Calif. — Two people are behind bars thanks to the dying words of a Tracy woman who was brutally beaten and stabbed in Alameda County. CBS Sacramento reports a driver found the 19-year-old victim early Monday morning on Tesla Road near Livermore.
  “This victim really tried to survive,” said Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesman for Alameda County Sheriff’s Department. “She fought, and she fought. The last thing we believe she was able to do was to point
  
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• 1 shot on Orleans St.

  13-02-2018 20:50 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that happened just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
  A male was struck by gunfire on the 600 block of Orleans St.
  It is not clear what condition he is in, but he was taken to ECMC.
  
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• Tractor-trailer hits DOT truck on I-86

  13-02-2018 19:38 via wivb.com
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State police say a tractor trailer struck a State Department of Transportation truck in Olean.
  The collision occurred on I-86 eastbound between exits 26 (Olean) and 27 (Hinsdale).
  State police say there were minor injuries.
  (Photo: New York State police)
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter in June thruway crash expected to face judge

  13-02-2018 19:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who faces charges for a fatal crash on the Thruway is expected to face a judge on Tuesday.
  New York State police say Kristofer Gregorek was shopping online and filling out a survey on his cell phone when he rear-ended a car driven by Ellen Volpe in June.
  Volpe was an assistant professor at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Gregorek was charged with second-degree manslaughter.
  
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• Buffalo police investigating suspicious death

  13-02-2018 19:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating what they call a “suspicious” death.
  According to police, a woman in her late 40s was found dead in the 300 block of Sobieski St. Sunday night. The body was found around 10:30 p.m.
  Homicide detectives are investigating the matter.
  
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• Boston-based nonprofit agrees to buy, reopen Buffalo Halfway House

  13-02-2018 18:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Boston-based nonprofit group has agreed to buy and reopen the Buffalo Halfway House
  Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) plans to continue using the 115 Glenwood Ave. facility as a residential reentry center for people who were recently in prison.
  “Buffalo Halfway House has a long history of supporting the Buffalo community through providing individuals with the building blocks to start new, productive lives after incarceration,” CRJ President & CE
  
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• More than 2,500 books provided to Buffalo students through Project Flight

  13-02-2018 18:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Every student at the Billingual Center School 33 in Buffalo will be going home with books today, after the Martin Luther King Jr. “Leaders are Readers” award ceremony.
  “Being able to give them the books at home is wonderful because sometimes they can’t get to the library,” said Brianne Bellavia, Bilingual Center School 33 Literacy Coach.
  Through Project Flight, 2,615 books and learning materials were donated to the school. It’s all
  
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• Paczki Day draws crowds at Broadway Market

  13-02-2018 18:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Fat Tuesday marks a sort of last hoorah for many Christian faithful before the Lenten season, and many Western New Yorkers mark the day by indulging in traditional Polish pastries.
  People line up at the Broadway Market, especially, to get their fill of paczki, or at least one paczek, which is what it’s called in the singular form.
  “Buffalo’s just full of tradition,” explained Tom Mazurowski, director of sales for E.M. Chrusciki Bakery. “
  
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• North Tonawanda man charged with sex abuse, unlawful surveillance

  13-02-2018 16:41 via wivb.com
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A North Tonawanda man has been charged with sex crimes.
  Edward Lockwood, 56, was accused of criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and unlawful surveillance.
  North Tonawanda police say the crimes were committed in his Schenck St. apartment. The victim was identified as an adult woman, police say.
  Lockwood was arrested on Monday afternoon, and police believe there could be other victims.
  Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call De
  
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• Ashes to Go, Ash Wednesday services in western New York

  13-02-2018 16:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ash Wednesday is coming up, and the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York has posted a list of locations for Ashes to Go and Ash Wednesday services.
  Here is their list for Ashes to Go:
  Buffalo
  DowntownCorner of Church & Pearl Sts.8 – 9 a.m.1 – 2 p.m.5 – 6 p.m.
  Corner of Church & Main Sts.8 – 9 a.m.1 – 2 p.m.5 – 6 p.m.
  Outside bus terminal on N. Division1 – 2 p.m.5 – 6 p.m.
  South BuffaloSeneca Babcock Commun
  
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• Gov. Cuomo gets a dog

  13-02-2018 15:37 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — “You have a number of administration officials here today. I want to introduce you to the newest member of the administration today, recently joined. We’re still in transition. This is the newest member. His name is Captain.”
  This is what Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at the New York Conference of Mayors while introducing his new dog on Monday.
  Here’s what else Gov. Cuomo had to say about Captain:
  “This was the idea of my daughters, wh
  
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• Study suggests leaving traditional route for Valentine’s Day gifts

  13-02-2018 13:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some Valentine’s Day gifts are timeless — flowers, candy and cards for example. They’re sweet, but how many of those do you remember?
  It turns out, the so-called “wow” moment doesn’t last much longer than the flowers or chocolate.
  Carnegie Mellon University released a study showing there are better options than those types of gifts.
  Instead, pick something your special someone really wants or needs.
  Jeff Galak, with Carnegie M
  
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• Mouse shows up on police car in viral photo

  13-02-2018 12:52 via wivb.com
  OAKLAND, California (WIVB) — A mouse popped up on the windshield of a police car in California.
  Deputy Brandon Dennington spotted the little guy while he was headed to an assignment with the Golden State Warriors.
  The department later posted an update to Facebook, saying the mouse was identified as a San Antonio Spurs fan, and was last seen running on foot to a hiding spot.
  
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• Positively Buffalo: Mats for a Mission

  13-02-2018 12:15 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — There are many wonderful organizations in Western New York that help the homeless.
  And there’s one group that spends hundreds of hours a week, tediously knitting.
  They call themselves “Mats for a Mission”.
  And their mission has had a bigger impact than they ever expected.
  Step into a meeting and look around… sorting, cutting, rolling and knitting.
  “It’s just amazing what you can make with plastic bags… oh my gosh!” said member, Jud
  
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• Women &Children’s Hospital redevelopment plan moves forward

  13-02-2018 05:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s a massive undertaking to redevelop the old Women and Children’s Hospital. Plans for phase one of the project moved forward on Monday.
  Sinatra and Company Real Estate hopes to turn the parking lot at the corner of Bryant and Elmwood into a six story complex with apartments, retail space and restaurants.
  “Ideally, we would like to get started in the summer but it has to work through the process,” said Amy Nagy, with Sinatra and Co.
  The Buffal
  
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• Women & Children’s Hospital redevelopment plan moves forward

  13-02-2018 05:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s a massive undertaking to redevelop the old Women and Children’s Hospital. Plans for phase one of the project moved forward on Monday.
  Sinatra and Company Real Estate hopes to turn the parking lot at the corner of Bryant and Elmwood into a six story complex with apartments, retail space and restaurants.
  “Ideally, we would like to get started in the summer but it has to work through the process,” said Amy Nagy, with Sinatra and Co.
  The Buffal
  
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• City of Tonawanda firefighters union pushes for more manpower

  13-02-2018 04:48 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Engine 3 in the City of Tonawanda is facing some major issues. The firefighters union says they do not have enough manpower to fight fires.
  The full-time firefighters are racking up thousands of dollars in overtime and it’s unclear if the city has enough money in their budget to pay for the shortfalls.
  “You’re only guaranteed to have five people show up to a fire, we rely heavily on the off duty guys and the volunteers,” said Dennis Angelo,
  
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• VIDEO: Rep. Brian Higgins talks 2019 federal budget

  13-02-2018 04:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Pres. Donald Trump unveiled his $4 trillion 2019 federal budget plan on Monday, which includes $1.5 trillion for infrastructure.
  Congressman Brian Higgins stopped by the News 4 studio Monday to talk about the plan, and how it will impact our state.
  
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• Woman had 14 worms pulled from her eye after rare infection

  13-02-2018 03:53 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — An Oregon woman who had worms coming out of her eye is being called the first known human case of a parasitic infection spread by flies.
  Fourteen tiny worms were removed from the left eye of the 26-year-old woman in August 2016. Scientists reported the case Monday.
  The woman, Abby Beckley, was diagnosed in August 2016 with Thelazia gulosa. That’s a type of eye worm seen in cattle in the northern United States and southern Canada, but never before in humans.
  They are s
  
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• “Peter Rabbit” filmmakers apologize for making fun of allergies

  13-02-2018 03:49 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES — Allergies are no joke, and the filmmakers of “Peter Rabbit” are learning that the hard way. The filmmakers and studio behind the children’s movie are apologizing for insensitively depicting a character’s allergy in the film that has prompted backlash online.
  Sony Pictures says Sunday in a joint statement with the filmmakers that “food allergies and are a serious issue” and the film “should not have made light” of a characte
  
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• PHOTOS: Women’s Ski Jumping Competition 2018

  13-02-2018 03:03 via wivb.com
  PHOTOS: South Korea Women’s Ski Jumping 2018Sara Takanashi of Japan makes a jump during the Ladies' Normal Hill Individual Ski Jumping (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Katharina Althaus of Germany makes a jump during the Ladies' Normal Hill Individual Ski Jumping (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Gold medalist Maren Lundby of Norway looks onduring the victory ceremony after the Ladies' Normal Hill Individual Ski Jumping Final (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Bronze medalist
  
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• Philadelphia principal offers year-end cash to students for not fighting

  13-02-2018 02:28 via wivb.com
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The principal at a Philadelphia elementary school in a violent corner of the city is paying eighth-graders to not fight.
  The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Mitchell Elementary School Principal Stephanie Andrewlevich is taking the innovative approach to manage behavior at the school.
  If all eighth-graders make it to graduation with no physical violence, each child will get $100.
  The principal says the incentive is working.
  So far this year, only 8 percent of the
  
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• O.A.R. to play Artpark in August

  13-02-2018 00:46 via wivb.com
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – O.A.R. is returning to Artpark this summer.
  The rock band will play the Artpark Amphitheater Aug. 22 with special guest Matt Nathanson, part of the Coors Light Concert series.
  Tickets go on sale at noon Friday.
  Tickets will be available online at tickets.com and artpark.net, by phone at 1-888-223-6000, or in person at the Artpark Box Office (Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Closed Monday February 19). Listed ticket price includes $2.00 Facility Fee; additional  $.5
  
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• New York State to provide flu vaccines to children regardless of ability to pay

  13-02-2018 00:32 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a 30-day amendment to provide flu vaccines to all children in the state.
  Children will be able to be vaccinated for the flu- even if families can’t pay for it- through the “Vaccines for Children Program”.
  The legislation complies with the governor’s executive order temporarily allowing phramacists to administer flu vaccines to children two to 18.
  A child is eligible for the program if he or she is younger than 19
  
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• Bulls looking to rebound Vs. Kent State on Tuesday

  13-02-2018 00:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Frustration and complacency are the two words that can best describe the struggles the Bulls have had in the second half of games over the last three weeks. Big leads have disappeared as UB has dropped two of it’s last four conference games.
  “All of us we tell each other ‘We’ve been here before. Let’s act like we’ve been here before. Let’s keep our foot on their throat and let’s go out and blow the lead open.’ The
  
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