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• BPO ships out for international tour

  12-03-2018 23:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The BPO is headed to Poland!
  The trip will be the first international tour for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in 30 years.
  Over the weekend, the BPO performed the tour program for its hometown audience.
  The orchestra headed out after Sunday afternoon’s concert.
  “A 53-foot truck carried all of our instruments and equipment to the cargo terminal at New York City’s JFK airport,” Kate Mockler, communications coordinator for the BPO said.
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• City recognizing Buffalo man making a difference after successfully completing re-entry program

  12-03-2018 23:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The auditorium erupts in applauds as Jerome Hearn slowly stands, looking around at the crowd.
  “I never really thought I would be doing this,” said Hearn, who has had a long, winding road getting to the stage.
  The 42-year-old from Georgia, was raised on the East Side of Buffalo. He had doubts about being able to do this after spending more than two decades in and out of prison. His latest stint lasted longer than four years.
  “I had the same ment
  
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• Defense attorney recovers from assault at Erie County Holding Center

  12-03-2018 22:07 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Monday in Erie County Court, Defense attorney Joseph Terranova stood feet away from the man he claims assaulted him days earlier; his client of nine months, Mark Dublino.
  Dublino was found guilty in a jury trial of Attempted Murder, Attempted Burglary, Aggravated Criminal Contempt and Assault for attacking his girlfriend with a sledgehammer in 2016. He faces 75 years behind bars.
  According to Terranova and Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies, the attack occurred when Terra
  
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• Albion man charged with sexually abusing children in February facing additional charges for sex assault, incest, rape

  12-03-2018 20:36 via wivb.com
  ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) – An Albion man charged with sexually abusing children in February now faces additional charges.
  Richard L. Hering, Jr., 45, of Hamilton Street, was charged Friday with two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child, two counts of first degree rape, and two counts of first degree incest.
  On Feb. 27, Hering and his girlfriend, Renee D. Koch, 54, also of Hamilton Street, were charged with first degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of
  
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• Pilot tells police what caused New York City helicopter crash that killed 5

  12-03-2018 20:20 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK — The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday night has told investigators that a strap from a passenger’s harness inadvertently shut off the helicopter’s engine, sending it plunging into the water. Five passengers were unable to free themselves and were killed in the crash. The New York City Police Department identified the victims on Monday as Daniel Thompson, 34; Tristian Hill, 29; Trevor Cadigan, 26; Brian M
  
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• Former Buffalo city worker pleas guilty to animal cruelty charge for stabbing dog

  12-03-2018 17:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  Former Buffalo city worker James Craddock, 47, previously pleaded not guilty to charges including animal cruelty, menacing,  and criminal possession of a weapon but in court today he took a plea of guilty for aggravated cruelty to animals.
  Prosecutors say James Craddock confronted a Buffalo woman and her dog, Audi, on September 23 at Mineral Springs road and Frank avenue. After a brief exchange, Craddock pulled out a large knife and stabbed the dog.
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• Teen killed, woman hurt when package explodes at Texas home

  12-03-2018 16:58 via wivb.com
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A teenager was killed and a woman was seriously injured when a package exploded at a home in Austin on Monday, marking the second such explosion this month at a home in Texas’ capital city.
  The package detonated early in the morning. The teen died at the scene, while the woman was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Austin police. Authorities said the woman is in her 40s, but police have released no other details about the pair or the
  
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• Attorney will no longer represent inmate after attack

  12-03-2018 16:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An attorney who authorities say was attacked by his client will no longer represent him.
  The Erie County Sheriff’s Office says Mark Dublino stood up during a meeting with his attorney, Joe Terranova, and attacked him. The attack happened on Friday morning at the Erie County Holding Center, they say.
  Dublino was set to be sentenced on Monday after striking his ex-girlfriend and her friend multiple times with a sledgehammer. He had been convicted o
  
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• Beyonce and Jay-Z coming to New Era Field in August

  12-03-2018 15:18 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Beyonce and Jay-Z are will be performing in western New York this summer.
  The singer and rapper, who are also a married couple, will perform at New Era Field on August 18.
  The show will be part of the OTR II tour.
  Pre-sale for tickets will start on March 14 at Noon. Regular ticket sales begin March 19 at Noon.
  Prices range from $25-$325. To buy tickets, go to LiveNation.com, Ticketsmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
  
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• Jamestown man charged with driving while nearly 3 times over legal limit

  12-03-2018 13:37 via wivb.com
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Troopers arrested a Jamestown man they say drove while nearly three times over the legal limit for alcohol.
  Officers responded to the four-corners area of Falconer on Saturday after receiving a report of an erratic driver. According to the report, the driver had nearly been involved in multiple accidents.
  State police located Joshua Nuse, 34, at Homestead and Falconer streets and stopped him.
  After Troopers say he failed a number of sobriety tes
  
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• Erie County Fair holding flash sale on tickets

  12-03-2018 13:03 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Fair will be selling tickets at a cheaper price during a flash sale on Monday.
  The price of admission will be reduced to $5 from 3-8 p.m. as fair officials begin a 150-day countdown until the fair starts.
  This will be the 150th year the Erie County Fair will take place at its current site.
  Those interested in buying tickets can get them at this link or go to the main office of the Erie County Fairgrounds.
  A maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased by ea
  
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• Tim McGraw collapses on stage during Ireland performance

  12-03-2018 12:22 via wivb.com
  DUBLIN (AP) — Country music star Tim McGraw collapsed on stage during a performance in Ireland.
  Rolling Stone magazine reports McGraw collapsed while performing Sunday night in Dublin.
  McGraw’s wife, singer Faith Hill, can be seen in a video on a fan’s Instagram page saying, “He’s been super dehydrated. I apologize, but I made the decision that he cannot come back out on stage.”
  A representative for McGraw issued a statement saying McGraw was attended to by lo
  
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• NYPD confirms 5 passengers in NYC helicopter crash are dead

  12-03-2018 11:54 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A helicopter crashed into New York City’s East River Sunday night and flipped upside down in the water, killing all five passengers aboard, officials said.
  A spokesman for the NYPD confirmed the deaths to The Associated Press early Monday.
  Video taken by a bystander and posted on Twitter shows the red helicopter land hard in the water and then capsize, its rotors slapping at the water.
  The helicopter, a private charter hired for a photo shoot, went down near Grac
  
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• Car crashes, knocking out power at Delaware and Kenmore

  12-03-2018 11:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A one-car crash knocked out power to a traffic signal in Buffalo overnight.
  Just before 5 a.m., a car crashed through a power box before slamming into a brick wall at the intersection of Delaware and Kenmore avenues.
  It is not clear if anyone was hurt, or how long the power will be out at that intersection.
  Police were seen directing traffic early Monday morning.
  
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• Passenger plane crashes, catches fire at Kathmandu airport

  12-03-2018 10:45 via wivb.com
  KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A passenger plane swerved, crashed and burst into flames as it landed Monday at Kathmandu airport in Nepal, a witness said.
  It was unclear if there were any fatalities, though an AP journalist saw the US-Bangla Airlines plane broken into several pieces, with dozens of firefighters and rescue workers clustered around the wreckage. There were no immediate signs of injured people or bodies being taken away.
  Amanda Summers, an American who works in Nepal, watched the cr
  
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• Reports: Toys “R” Us could close all stores this week

  12-03-2018 10:23 via wivb.com
  (CNNMoney) — Bankrupt retailer Toys “R” Us may shut all its US stores as soon as this week, according to several reports.
  That’s terrible news for the two biggest publicly traded toy companies. Investors are clearly preparing for the worst. Shares of Hasbro (HAS) fell 3.5% Friday morning while Mattel (MAT)plunged 7%.
  Smaller toy company Jakks Pacific (JAKK) fell nearly 5% too. Canada’s Spin Master, which owns the popular line
  
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• Phoenix-to-Dallas Southwest Airlines flight diverted to Albuquerque after smoke fills cabin

  12-03-2018 10:09 via wivb.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CBS NEWS)  — A Dallas-bound flight was diverted to the Albuquerque International Sunport Sunday night after smoke filled the aircraft’s cabin, CBS Albuquerque affiliate KRQE-TV reports.
  Southwest Flight 3562 was headed from Phoenix to Dallas Love Field but was forced to land in Albuquerque after what might have been an electrical fire.
  Southwest told CBS News in a statement that, “The Captain declared an emergency to receive priority handling from a
  
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• Potholes causing driving pains for local paramedics

  12-03-2018 04:21 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Potholes across Western New York are becoming a pain for paramedics. They say this year the potholes have been worse than in years past, which can be dangerous for first responders and patients.
  “When somebody calls for help they’re likely having one of the worst days of their lives,” said Thomas Maxian, paramedic and regional director for AMR Ambulance.
  Thomas Maxian says when he has to transport someone to the hospital in an AMR ambulance, he want
  
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• St. Bonaventure gets NCAA Tourney at large bid

  12-03-2018 02:38 via wivb.com
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) – St. Bonaventure is heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012.
  On Sunday night, the Bonnies (25-7) found out that they will face UCLA in a “play-in” game at Dayton University. Tip-off is set for around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
  St. Bonaventure, who has had a roller coaster of a season, fell in the A-10 semifinals to Davidson on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats went on to beat Rhode Island in the championship game.
  Should the Bonnies win
  
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• Bulls draw No. 4 Arizona in NCAA Tournament

  12-03-2018 01:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The UB Men’s Basketball team believes they could the “Cinderella” of this year’s NCAA Tournament.
  The Bulls will get their first test at shaking up the field of 64 and make history as a 13-seed when they square off against No. 4 seed Arizona Thursday night in Boise, Idaho.
  “We watched them a few time this year and know they’re a good team with good players but we’re also a good team with good players and we’re going to
  
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