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• A.G. Schneiderman issues consumer alert on tax season scams

  18-03-2018 20:29 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (CBS) – With this year’s tax day less than a month away, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has tips for taxpayers to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. Schneiderman urges New Yorkers to stay vigilant and report any suspected scams intended to steal financial and personal information from consumers to his office.
  “One of my most important jobs is to help keep New Yorkers safe from scam artists,” Schneiderman said. “If you suspect a scam, report it to my off
  
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• Rochester to get a swing at American Ninja Warrior obstacle courses

  18-03-2018 20:17 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – The Warrior Factory hosted its first ninja competition Sunday for participants ages 6 and older. The event was live streamed for any friends or family members who were unable to attend.
  Each participant got to test their skills at a full course similar to the obstacle courses on the hit show “American Ninja Warrior.” One ticket included two spectator passes which were distributed upon entrance.
  The top three males and top three females in each age gr
  
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• Florida State pep band lends a hand to UB

  18-03-2018 18:26 via wivb.com
  The Florida State pep band “Seminole Sound” gave UB’s Women’s Basketball a big boost Saturday.
  Check out this tweet prior to UB’s game last night against USF:WE ARE BUFFALO!!
  No, really. After our win (and a quick change), we’re happily providing @UBwomenshoops a pep band for their #NCAATournament game against USF.
  After all, they deserve to hear their fight song. #Noles #Bulls pic.twitter.com/CmfEsRtFQC
  — FSU Seminole Sound (@FSUSemSound) March 17, 2018
  
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• One dead in snowmobile accident on Saturday

  18-03-2018 17:23 via wivb.com
  GENESEE FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)— An accident involving a snowmobile and a vehicle ended fatally on Route 19A in the Town of Genesee Falls on Saturday just before 12:30 p.m.
  Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office reports 54-year-old Robert Henry of Dansville attempted to cross the route headed east and was struck and killed by a vehicle headed north.
  The driver of the car, Thomas Brice, 54 of Nunda was traveling with four passengers in the car. No one in the vehicle suffered injuries.
  Officials p
  
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• Trump-linked data analysis firm tapped 50 million Facebook profiles without permission

  18-03-2018 16:32 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to capitalize on the private social media activity of a large portion of the U.S. electorate, newspapers reported Saturday.
  One of the largest data leaks in Facebook history allowed Cambridge Analytica, which had ties to Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon, to develop techniques that formed the ba
  
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• 20 New York historic sites get nod for state, national registers

  18-03-2018 16:28 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A seaside Long Island home used by the FBI to transmit disinformation to the Nazis is among New York places nominated to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that 20 properties, resources and districts statewide have been recommended by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation.
  Among properties is a house overlooking Long Island Sound in Wading River, on the island’s North Shore. During World War II, the
  
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• Buffalo Police patrol vehicle involved in accident

  18-03-2018 16:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)— Buffalo Police provided News 4 with an update on an accident that involved a police vehicle Saturday afternoon just before 4 p.m. at Michigan and Scott Street.
  Officials say a patrol vehicle was traveling north on Michigan, with the right of way, when it collided with a vehicle traveling on Scott Street.
  The female officer and the driver of the other vehicle were treated for non-life threatening injuries at ECMC.
  An investigation is ongoing and no charges have been fi
  
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• UB fans cheer on men and women’s basketball teams during 2nd round of NCAA tournament

  18-03-2018 04:14 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo fans packed into bars across Western New York to watch both women’s and men’s basketball teams Saturday. While the UB Women’s basketball advanced in the NCAA tournament and the men’s basketball team fell short leaving many fans with mixed emotions.
  “It’s a fun time to be a buffalo sports fan,” said Greg Horton.
  That’s the mentality of many University at Buffalo fans, as they packed out bars and res
  
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