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• Local private schools join anti-gun movement, prepare for student “walk-outs” in March

  26-02-2018 23:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – School leaders in buffalo are speaking out, at a time when public school students are predicting even more activism next month.
  Education leaders with four Buffalo private schools all signed a letter asking President Trump to limit unrestricted access to semi automatic weapons.
  Ginger Geoffrey, Director of Communications with Canisius High School tells us about the letter that appeared in the New York Times, Sunday.It says: Schools are coming together, and risin
  
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• Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick

  26-02-2018 20:18 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -After hours of waiting and plenty of speculation early in the day Evander Kane wouldn’t be moved, Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill finally got an offer and dealt the left winger to San Jose, in exchange for a conditional first round pick, Dan O’Regan and a conditional fourth round pick in 2020.San Jose closing in on a deal for Evander Kane.
  — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018
  https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsKane to SJ for a firs
  
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• Traffic event shuts down part of Thruway

  26-02-2018 19:59 via wivb.com
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of I-90 was shut down on Monday afternoon due to a traffic event.
  The Thruway is closed from Route 98 (Batavia) to Route 490 (Rochester/LeRoy).
  There is police activity at the scene.
  “New York State Police assets are on scene continuing to pursue a peaceful resolve,” State police tell News 4.
  News 4 will provide more details when they are available.
  (Photo: Alecia Kaus)
  
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• Thruway back open after standoff in Genesee County

  26-02-2018 19:59 via wivb.com
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of I-90 was shut down on Monday afternoon due to a traffic event.
  The Thruway is closed from Route 98 (Batavia) to Route 490 (Rochester/LeRoy).
  There is police activity at the scene.
  “New York State Police assets are on scene continuing to pursue a peaceful resolve,” State police tell News 4.
  UPDATE: The suspect in this afternoon’s incident is now in custody, and traffic is back to normal.
  (Photo: Alecia Kaus)
  
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• Correction officers charged with possessing drugs

  26-02-2018 19:53 via wivb.com
  ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two correction officers have been charged with bringing drugs into Wende Correctional Facility.
  New York State police say they were contacted after Gregory Sulkowski, 38, of Blasdell, and James Keller, 37, of Buffalo, were reported to have drugs after a K9 search of employees.
  Both were charged with promoting prison contraband and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
  
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• SPCA Monday: Frankie

  26-02-2018 19:38 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The dog who visited News 4 on the last Monday of February was a 7-year-old Schnauzer mix.
  Frankie is looking for a home.
  If you’re interested in adopting him, the SPCA Serving Erie County can be reached by calling (716) 875-7360.
  
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• Lockout lifted at Newfane schools; student in custody

  26-02-2018 19:32 via wivb.com
  NEWFANE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Newfane Central School District was in lockout Monday morning.
  Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour says a male student made threats and was taken into custody.
  The lockout was lifted around Noon, and the school day has continued on like normal.
  
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• Niagara Falls police investigating shooting

  26-02-2018 18:54 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Niagara Falls are investigating a shooting.
  They say it happened on Niagara Avenue, but the time of the incident is not clear.
  Police say injuries related to the shooting appear to be non-life threatening.
  
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• State police patrols increased at schools across Western New York

  26-02-2018 18:21 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — “This isn’t uncommon for us we’ve always dealt with school threats,” said New York State Trooper James O’Callaghan.
  Although school threats are nothing new to State Police, Trooper O’Callaghan says following the shooting in Parkland, Florida people at local schools are taking warning signs more seriously.
  “A lot of the staff and students are more aware of how dangerous and how significant this could turn into so what happens
  
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• Buffalo Behind the Scenes: Graycliff Estate

  26-02-2018 18:20 via wivb.com
  DERBY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Western New York is home to some architectural gems, including work by Frank Lloyd Wright. Now, after decades of renovation work, the historic Graycliff Estate is nearly fully restored to all its former glory.
  The restoration work should be finished by the end of this summer to bring the property back to how it looked in 1931, the year the house and landscaping were finished.
  “This was a work of passion for so many of the volunteers and board members who took thi
  
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• North Korea open to talks with US, South Korea says

  26-02-2018 18:06 via wivb.com
  PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean envoy making a rare visit to South Korea said Sunday that his country was willing to open talks with the United States, a rare step toward diplomacy between enemies after a year of North Korean missile and nuclear tests and direct threats of war from both Pyongyang and Washington.
  Kim Yong Chol, who Seoul believes masterminded two attacks in 2010 that killed 50 South Koreans, was in South Korea for the end of the Olympics. He said North Korean
  
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• Marilla teen admits to killing 2-year-old

  26-02-2018 17:21 via wivb.com
  MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Marilla teen has admitted to his role in the death of a toddler.
  Last March, Devon VanDerWege, 18, caused the death of 2-year-old Ethan Bigham, whom he was babysitting.
  Bigham’s cause of death was blunt force trauma.
  On Monday morning, VanDerWege pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree manslaughter. He is in custody without bail.
  When sentenced on April 9, VanDerWege could spend up to 20 years in prison.
  
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• Dunkin’ Donuts teams with Girl Scouts for new drinks

  26-02-2018 16:49 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) — Dunkin’ Donuts and the Girl Scouts  have partnered to create a new line of cookie-inspired flavors.
  People can get drinks that taste like thin mints, coconut caramel or peanut butter cookies.
  Dunkin’ says they’re also supporting the Girl Scouts by allowing scouts to sell cookies in some stores.
  
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• Weinstein Co. expected to file bankruptcy after talks fail

  26-02-2018 16:33 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weinstein Co.’s board of directors says the company is expected to file for bankruptcy protection after last-ditch talks to sell its assets collapsed.
  Now-disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein co-founded the company in 2005. He was fired last October after being accused of sexual assault and harassment by dozens of women. Weinstein Co. has been searching for a financial savior ever since. Weinstein has denied all allegat
  
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• Mayor charged for providing alcohol to youth

  26-02-2018 16:17 via wivb.com
  COHOCTON, N.Y. (18 NEWS) — The Village of Cohocton mayor was charged with providing alcohol to underage individuals.
  Thomas Cox faces two counts of unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree according to New York State Police.
  Just before midnight on Saturday, state troopers from the Wayland barracks responded to a report of underage drinking at the Cohocton Development Corporation.Police say two youths, ages 14 and 19, were found consuming alcohol, reportedly provided by Co
  
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• Metallica to perform in Buffalo this October

  26-02-2018 15:06 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Metallica is coming to Buffalo this October.
  The metal giants will perform at the KeyBank Center on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The show will be part of their Worldwired Tour.
  Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m. The prices are $65 and $135.
  Those interested in buying them can go to LiveNation.com or Tickets.com, or call 1-888-223-6000.
  
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• Sabres players, coach speak as trade deadline approaches

  26-02-2018 14:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — While the Sabres may be out of the playoff hunt, some players could end up making playoff runs.
  One player who’s often mentioned in trade rumors is Evander Kane. The Sabres kept him off the ice for Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals and for yesterday’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
  Last week, Kane said he believes it’s just a matter of time before he leaves.
  Kane didn’t talk about trades after Sunday’s game, but
  
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• Monday is deadline to get EZ-Pass deal

  26-02-2018 13:41 via wivb.com
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Monday is the deadline for drivers who are looking for a deal on EZ-Pass.
  The Thruway Authority is offering a $10 bonus if you get the pass by the end of Monday and use it 10 times within the following six months.
  EZ-Pass will be the only way to pay “on the spot” on the Grand Island bridges as they convert to cashless tolling in the coming weeks.
  
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• Students resolute as they re-enter school shooting site

  26-02-2018 13:28 via wivb.com
  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The line of students and their parents wrapped around Stoneman Douglas High School, several thousand people entering the campus for the first time since a gunman took 17 lives nearly two weeks ago.
  They walked solemnly but resolutely Sunday through gates that had been locked to all but law enforcement and school officials since the Valentine’s Day shooting, set to collect backpacks and other belongings left behind as they fled the massacre. To ent
  
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• Friends, family rally in honor of transgender woman killed on city’s east side

  26-02-2018 04:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo community honored the life of a transgender woman Sunday afternoon. 35-year-old Tonya Harvey was shot and killed on the city’s East Side earlier this month. The Erie County district attorney is still investigating if it was a hate crime. During a rally Sunday, Harvey’s family and friends say they want justice.
  It’s right on steps of City Hall in downtown Buffalo, that the transgender community hopes to make the first step towards change.
  
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• FLOP adds to trophy case with Federation Championship, tops CASH 3-1

  26-02-2018 02:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After becoming the first Section VI team to win a state title two weeks ago, the combined unit of Frontier/Lake Shore/Orchard Park secured the Federation championship, defeating Clarence/Amherst/Sweet Home 3-1 Sunday night at HarborCenter.
  Casey Adimey opened the scoring for CASH, sneaking a puck just through the blocker side of FLOP’s Hannah Barrett in the first period.
  It’d stay a 1-0 game until the opening minute of the second when FLOP’s Je
  
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