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• Two local men form a connection extending beyond the course

  16-03-2018 23:55 via wivb.com
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Scott Dodson is the superintendent at Park Country Club. Brian Conn holds the same role at Transit Valley. They’ve known each other in their professional setting for several years, describing their relationship as acquaintances; recently, that all changed.
  “We seem to have this bond,” said Dodson. “Obviously, it transcended into my situation.”
  By his situation, he means kidney disease. Dodson’s diagnosis came more than a
  
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• St. Louis high school band gets surprise visit from the pope

  16-03-2018 23:28 via wivb.com
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — A group of 45 band students from a Jesuit high school in St. Louis didn’t know they’d get a surprise visit from Pope Francis when they recently performed at the Vatican.
  The St. Louis University High School students had been on a musical trip in Italy since March 9 to celebrate the school’s bicentennial. The band was excited to perform Wednesday before thousands in St. Peter’s Square, when a Swiss Guard motioned them over to the steps of St. Peter&r
  
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• US accuses Russia of cyber attacks on power grid

  16-03-2018 21:15 via wivb.com
  Washington (CNN) – The US government has accused Russia of remotely targeting the US power grid, as part of its newly unveiled sanctions on the country.The Department of Homeland Security released details Thursday of what it called a multi-stage effort by Russia to target specific government entities and critical infrastructure.
  The Trump administration announced extensive sanctions against Russia on Thursday morning, which included sanctions on the Internet Research A
  
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• Homeless man pleads guilty in strangulation death of another homeless man

  16-03-2018 20:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A homeless man has pleaded guilty in the death of another homeless man inside of a vacant home on West Avenue in the City of Buffalo.
  Peter Isaacs, 38, pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in State Supreme Court Friday.
  According to the Erie County DA’s office, Isaacs strangled Preston German, 46, of Buffalo following an argument.
  Isaacs faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced May 23.
   
   
  
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• Frewsburg man, 21, charged with forgery, making a false written statement

  16-03-2018 20:17 via wivb.com
  FREWSBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 21-year-old Frewsburg man has been charged with forgery and signing a false statement following an investigation into counterfeit currency.
  Cory Brainard was charged Thursday with first degree forgery and making a punishable false written statement.
  According to New York State Police, Brainard reported to the troopers that he received three $50 bills from an individual he sold items to, only to discover they were counterfeit when he attempted to use one of the bi
  
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• National Grid prices going up

  16-03-2018 17:51 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Public Service Commission adopted a joint proposal by department staff, National Grid, and other parties.
  According to the commission, the decision establishes three-year electric and gas rate plans that limit the overall revenue increases in the first year to only $43 million or 1.7 percent for electric customers, and only $13 million or 2.4 percent for natural gas customers.
  Under the new rate plan, a typical residential customer using 600kWh of elect
  
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• Mothertime Marketplace offering 50-70 percent off retail prices on items for whole family

  16-03-2018 17:25 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – The area’s largest family consignment sale is back up and running at the Hamburg Fairgrounds this weekend.
  Mothertime Marketplace opened its doors at the Grange Building at 10 AM, inviting in the long line of people who were waiting outside in the snow and cold to get the first look at some great deals for their families.
  “I’m actually looking for clothes that can fit my child and I’m looking for a wagon,” said Jeanette Demars, one of t
  
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• WNY native stars in Season 2 of CBS Drama

  16-03-2018 16:51 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A dramatic season for dramatic times. That’s how acclaimed actress Christine Baranski describes season 2 of “The Good Fight.” The CBS All Access drama features new online episodes on Sundays this Spring.”The writers are happy because we’re on cable to kind of push the envelope,” Baranski told News 4 during an interview this week via satellite. She plays lawyer Diane Lockhart on the spin-off of “The Good Wife.” Her chara
  
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• Clarence teen sentenced for attempted murder

  16-03-2018 16:04 via wivb.com
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Clarence teen was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder.
  Last March, Zachery Aroix and two others lured someone to a construction site off of Gentwood Dr. There, they tried to rob him at gunpoint.
  Using a shotgun, Aroix shot the victim in the leg when he tried to escape.
  He pleaded guilty to attempted murder last month.
  In addition to his prison sentence, Aroix, who is now 18, will also spend 2.5 years on probation.
  
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• Rep. Louise Slaughter dies at age 88

  16-03-2018 15:34 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON D.C. (WROC) — Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has died, her staff says.
  The 88-year-old’s death comes a week after a fall at her home in Washington. Slaughter served the Rochester area for 15 terms.
  This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
  
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• Garbage truck, pickup truck collide in Genesee County

  16-03-2018 15:25 via wivb.com
  STAFFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — A garbage truck and a pickup truck collided in Genesee County on Friday morning.
  The crash occurred at Route 5 and Clipnock Rd. in Stafford around 6:30 a.m.
  Sources tell News 4 the pickup truck was headed west and the garbage truck was headed east at the time of the crash.
  The garbage truck driver was not hurt, but the other driver was seriously injured and taken to UMMC.
  (Photo: Alecia Kaus)
  
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• Batavia man killed in crash on Route 5

  16-03-2018 15:25 via wivb.com
  STAFFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — A garbage truck and a pickup truck collided in Genesee County on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a Batavia man.
  The crash occurred at Route 5 and Clipnock Rd. in Stafford shortly before 6:30 a.m.
  The Genesee County Sheriff’s office says the pickup truck was headed west on Route 5, which was covered in snow, when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
  As the truck spun, it slid sideways, crossing into the eastbound lane and into the path of the
  
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• Despite cold, dark, Finland tops 2018 global happiness index

  16-03-2018 15:16 via wivb.com
  HELSINKI (AP) — If cold weather and a lack of sunlight in winter are enough to get you down, chances are you’re not Finnish.
  The World Happiness Report published Wednesday put Finland at the top among 156 countries ranked by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.
  Finland has emerged as the happiest place to live even though little sun and low temperatures are often blamed for high rates of depression.
  “Well, our politics and o
  
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• Cuomo: Probe any NY schools that blocked student walkout

  16-03-2018 14:15 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked state education officials to investigate reports that some New York schools prevented students from taking part in Wednesday’s nationwide student walkout to protest gun violence.
  The Democrat sent a letter Thursday to Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, calling on her to look into any reports of schools blocking exits so students couldn’t leave.
  Cuomo called such actions “an egregious safety violation” an
  
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• VIDEO: Man celebrates UB victory by breaking table

  16-03-2018 14:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It wouldn’t be a celebration in Buffalo without tables.
  Kyle Hughes went viral after making a half court shot that won him a dozen pizzas.
  After the UB Men’s Basketball team’s victory over Arizona Thursday night, Kyle, who was barefoot in a t-shirt and shorts, celebrated by breaking a table.
  Watch his celebration in the video above.
  
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• UB Bulls apologize for busting Obama’s bracket

  16-03-2018 13:26 via wivb.com
  BOISE, Idaho (WIVB) — UB’s win left many people with busted brackets, including former President Barack Obama.
  Obama tweeted out his bracket on Wednesday, putting Arizona as his favorite to win.
  The Bulls responded Thursday night, apologizing for busting his bracket.
  Sorry for busting your bracket @BarackObama #UBDancing https://t.co/5P5ax8lyKY
  — UB Men's Basketball (@UBmenshoops) March 16, 2018MORE | See more on the team’s win here.
  
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• Driver saves students from burning school bus in Cattaraugus County

  16-03-2018 12:35 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF YORKSHIRE, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police say a quick-thinking bus driver is to thank for saving three students in Cattaraugus County Friday morning.
  The First Student bus was travelling on Townline Road in the Town of Yorkshire just before 7 a.m. when the driver reported some engine issues.
  According to police, when the bus went up a hill the driver saw smoke and flames; that’s when they he sprung into action.
  He quickly got the three students on board off the bus and c
  
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• Children, driver escape school bus fire in Cattaraugus County

  16-03-2018 12:35 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF YORKSHIRE, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State police say a bus was fully engulfed by fire in Cattaraugus County.
  They posted a photo on Friday morning.
  The Pioneer school district bus, which was seen on Townline Rd. in the Town of Yorkshire, had a driver and three kids on board. They were safely evacuated without injuries.
  An engine issue may have caused the fire, State police say.
  (NYSP photo)
  
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• Cows roam I-86 near Elmira

  16-03-2018 11:53 via wivb.com
  ELMIRA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Emergency crews had some trouble getting traffic “mooving” Thursday night.
  I-86 eastbound near Elmira was completely blocked off by at least a dozen cows.
  Two tractor trailers and a car were involved in a crash.
  The cows roamed the highway during recovery efforts.
  The road later reopened, and the cows are back where they belong, but it’s still not clear what happened.
  
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• Tanker truck crashes at Buffalo airport

  16-03-2018 11:12 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A tanker truck crashed at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport early Friday morning.
  News 4 is working to learn more details about the incident. That information will be provided as soon as it is available.
  
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• Jet fuel tanker truck crashes at Buffalo airport

  16-03-2018 11:12 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fuel truck crashed at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport early Friday morning.
  There are reports that thousands of gallons of fuel have poured out of the truck.
  Genesee St. was briefly closed in both directions, but has since reopened.
  Holtz is closed between Aero Dr. and Genesee St.
  It is not clear what caused the crash. At least one person has told News 4 that the crash is affecting her flight.
  
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• George Lucas hopes his new museum will inspire people to “imagine things that don’t exist”

  16-03-2018 08:49 via wivb.com
  SKYWALKER RANCH, Calif. (CBS News) — A long time ago, on planet Earth, a movie called “Star Wars” inspired generations and made George Lucas one of the most successful and legendary filmmakers ever. Now the newest saga from Lucas is a departure from his classic film franchise.
  Lucas broke ground on a new museum Wednesday in Los Angeles with his wife, CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson. It’s the future home of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
  The couple c
  
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• Paris Themmen, Mike Teavee actor from “Willy Wonka,” appears on “Jeopardy”

  16-03-2018 07:27 via wivb.com
  (CBS News) — Paris Themmen, who played Mike Teavee in the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” set viewers abuzz when he appeared on “Jeopardy” on Wednesday. Themmen did not play up his claim to fame, though, instead describing himself as an “avid backpacker” who has backpacked on six out of seven continents.
  That didn’t stop fans from recognizing him from his memorable role as a TV-obsessed, cowboy hat-wearing brat who gets
  
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• Adams struggles as Bonnies fall to No. 6 Florida in NCAA Tournament

  16-03-2018 06:31 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jaylen Adams NCAA Tournament got off to a rocky start after a rough shooting night in the Bonnies’ “First Four” showdown against UCLA.
  In the First Round against No. 6 Florida Adams’ continued to struggle — as did the rest of his teammates in a 77-62 loss.
  “All the credit goes to Florida. I thought they had a great game plan going in, especially defensively on Jay and Matt,” Head Coach Mark Schmidt said after the game. &ldquo
  
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• Florida bounces Bonnies after their 1st NCAA win in 48 years

  16-03-2018 06:11 via wivb.com
  DALLAS (AP) — Egor Koulechov scored 20 points and Florida eased past St. Bonaventure 77-62 on Thursday night, ending the Bonnies’ postseason run two days after their first NCAA Tournament victory in 48 years.
  Jalen Hudson scored 16 points and Chris Chiozza had 11 assists for the sixth-seeded Gators, who have reached the Elite Eight the past five times they’ve been in the tournament. Florida (21-12) will face Texas Tech in an East Region second-round game Saturday.
  A whirlwind w
  
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• Cinderella Story: Bulls upsets 4th seed Arizona 89-68

  16-03-2018 04:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Only 26 times in NCAA history has a 13-seed upset a 4 in the NCAA Tournament since the field expanded to 64 teams.
  On Thursday night, the UB Men’s Basketball team became the 27th by knocking off No. 4 Arizona in convincing fashion, 89-68.
  Former President Barack Obama didn’t even give the Bulls a chance in his bracket.
  “I see former President Barack Obama picked Arizona to beat us,” CJ Massinburg said at the podium.  “I just wanted
  
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• Cinderella Story: Bulls upset 4th seed Arizona 89-68

  16-03-2018 04:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Only 26 times in NCAA history has a 13-seed upset a 4 in the NCAA Tournament since the field expanded to 64 teams.
  On Thursday night, the UB Men’s Basketball team became the 27th by knocking off No. 4 Arizona in convincing fashion, 89-68.
  Former President Barack Obama didn’t even give the Bulls a chance in his bracket.
  “I see former President Barack Obama picked Arizona to beat us,” CJ Massinburg said at the podium.  “I just wanted
  
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• 10-year-old girl who lost mother in tragic NT accident “will be okay”, family reports

  16-03-2018 04:00 via wivb.com
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of a ten-year-old North Tonawanda girl who lost her mother in a tragic accident last week wants the WNY community to know that she will be okay, SweetBuffalo716 reports.
  The girl was helping her mother get their car unstuck from their driveway, located in an alley between 14th and 15th Street, when the accident happened. The girl was in the front seat and accidentally hit the accelerator while while the vehicle was in reverse. Her mother was d
  
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• VIDEO: Representative from Brain Injury Association of New York State talks about brain injuries

  16-03-2018 03:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
  Brain injuries can be caused by a number of factors- and affect adults, children, and babies.
  Wendy Varrall from the Brain Injury Association of New York State stopped by News 4 Thursday to answer questions about brain injuries.
  
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• FDA begins push to drastically cut nicotine in cigarettes

  16-03-2018 03:10 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON — Federal health officials took the first step Thursday to drastically cut nicotine levels in cigarettes so they aren’t addictive. The Food and Drug Administration estimated that its sweeping anti-smoking plan, first announced last summer, could push the U.S. smoking rate to 1.4 percent. Now about 15 percent of U.S. adults smoke.
  FDA regulators estimate about 5 million more people would quit cigarettes within one year of new nicotine limits. Currently there are n
  
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• At least 4 dead in bridge collapse at Florida International University

  16-03-2018 02:41 via wivb.com
  SWEETWATER, Fla. — A newly installed pedestrian bridge connecting the campus of Florida International University (FIU) with the city of Sweetwater west of Miami collapsed Thursday, crushing several cars on the roadway below. Miami-Dade fire chief Dave Downey said late Thursday that there are four confirmed fatalities and that the search and rescue phase is not complete. Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alejandro Camacho tells CBS News that the bridge was still under construction a
  
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• Cheektowaga Police officer fired following internal investigation

  16-03-2018 01:58 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – One of the Cheektowaga Police officers credited with helping to chase down a gunman outside a Dollar General store last year has been fired. Dominic Schwartz  was fired this week following an internal investigation, police say.
  It wasn’t too long ago that Officer Dominic Schwartz was being praised for his actions. The 15-year veteran with the Cheektowaga Police Department was recognized for chasing down a gunman after a shooting at a Dollar General bac
  
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• Bonnies gear selling well after team makes a trip to the Big Dance

  16-03-2018 01:05 via wivb.com
  ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (WIVB) — “It’s unbelievable,” said Kyle McGraw, about the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team winning for the first time in the NCAA tournament in more than four decades.
  But he and other Bonaventure fans are slowly believing their beloved Bonnies have won during their quest to clinch a NCAA title.
  “With a school of only 1600 students, to be able to make it this far and get this recognition, we are pumped,” said Pamela Ferma
  
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• Lawmakers push to put women on quarters

  16-03-2018 00:52 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – Throughout history, the vast majority of the faces embossed on US coins have belonged to men. But a new bipartisan bill aims to give more women a metal memorial.
  Two US representatives — Democrat Barbara Lee of California and Republican Bruce Poliquin of Maine — on Thursday introduced a bill that would inject the coin circulation with quarters that feature prominent women from American history.In a program that would mimic the ongoing commemorative collection 
  
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• Juul e-cigarettes and teens: ‘Health problem of the decade’?

  16-03-2018 00:49 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – The students wait eagerly for their teachers to turn their backs.That’s their cue to reach quietly for a small, sleek device they can easily conceal in their palms. It resembles a flash drive, but instead of computer files, this device stores nicotine.
  They take a hit, sucking on the device as they would a cigarette. Then, “they blow into their backpacks … or into their sweater when the teacher isn’t looking,” said Elijah Luna, 16, a sophomore at Vis
  
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• McCarron: Bills “a great opportunity” to compete for starting job

  16-03-2018 00:45 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Terry and Kim Pegula, along with General Manager Brandon Beane have made their intentions clear: They plan on drafting, who they hope to be, the franchise quarterback for the Bills in April.
  They own the 12th and 22nd picks in the first round and own plenty of draft capital to move into the top five, if need be.
  For now however, newly signed AJ McCarron is largely believed to be the bridge to that future.
  “I thought it was just a great opportunity for myself to
  
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