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• Visitation scheduled for Bishop Timon student-athlete killed in shooting

  16-07-2019 23:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Family and friends will come together to say their final goodbye to a 17-year-old student killed in a shooting over the weekend. Paul Humphrey was shot Saturday morning on Briscoe Avenue. He died at ECMC. A visitation is scheduled for Humphrey on Thursday at the Lombardo Funeral Home Snyder Chapel on Main […]
  
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• Refurbished rooms at the Buffalo VA Hospital unveiled

  16-07-2019 22:33 via wivb.com
  The VA in Western New York is celebrating an overhaul of its healthcare system. Officials cut the ribbon on refurbished rooms at the VA Hospital on Bailey Avenue today. The project overhauled the ac system, fixed up the walls, and re-worked the wiring. Hospital officials say it will help all veterans. “Where my staff has […]
  
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• You now have to be 21 to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes in NY

  16-07-2019 21:34 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation raising the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. The bill take effect on November 13, 2019. The governor’s office says the law will prevent cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of young people. JUUL […]
  
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• In #716Day challenge, Western New Yorkers wow us with photos

  16-07-2019 21:28 via wivb.com
  We asked for a photo already on your phone that best showcases Buffalo, and had hundreds of amazing submissions.
  
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• Police: Mother of toddler who died in grease trap was Tim Hortons employee

  16-07-2019 20:39 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police officials announced Tuesday afternoon that the mother of the child who died after falling into a grease trap was an employee at the University Avenue Tim Hortons. Officials say the mother was working her shift at the time and had no one to watch her child, and added that no charges […]
  
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• CBP officers seize more than two and a half pounds of marijuana, $4,000 in Canadian at Peace Bridge

  16-07-2019 20:31 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge say on Sunday, they encountered two male Canadian citizens occupying a vehicle with illegal narcotics. Officers say the two men admitted to possessing marijuana during an initial inspection. The secondary inspection led officers to find more than two and a half […]
  
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• Bisons to wear Sabres blue and gold at Hockey Night at the Ballpark

  16-07-2019 19:49 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Hockey fans are eagerly awaiting the Sabres to unveil jerseys for their 50th anniversary, but the Bisons are doing a little something to fill the void. The squad will wear hockey-style jerseys and caps on Hockey Night at the Ballpark on August 16, and great news, it’s the classic blue and gold […]
  
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• Traffic stop by Jamestown Police leads to Leandra’s Law arrest

  16-07-2019 19:29 via wivb.com
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)– Jamestown Police stopped a car at the 7-Eleven on North Main Street early Tuesday morning. During an investigation, police observed the driver, 23-year-old Corina Baker, was impaired by drugs. Three small children, all under the age of five, were in the car with Baker, according to police. 23-year-old Tyler Tedesco, who has […]
  
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• Man sentenced for trying to beat 70-year-old girlfriend to death

  16-07-2019 18:48 via wivb.com
  A jury found 50-year-old Alonzo Ross guilty on charges of attempted murder and assault.
  
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• Galbani Italian Heritage Festival this weekend in Niagara Square

  16-07-2019 17:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Galbani Italian Heritage Festival is this weekend at a new home – Buffalo’s Niagara Square.The festival was last year held at the Outer Harbor, and for years, was held on Hertel Avenue.Fireworks at 10 p.m. on Saturday are courtesy of restaurateur Russell Salvatore, and will be set to music.There will be an Italian Mass at 11 p.m. Sunday, followed at noon by the procession of St. Anthony around Niagara Square.News 4 at 6 will be live from the festival
  
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• Sisters speak out at their sentencing for abusing father inside Hamburg home

  16-07-2019 16:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three women were sentenced to two years in prison for physically abusing their septuagenarian father in Hamburg.Elissa, Grace and Annabel Pietrocarlo were all sentenced Tuesday on a conviction of second-degree assault. All three spoke in court.The victim, Michael Pietrocarlo, was according to prosecutors subjected to 15 years of emotional, physical and mental torture inside the home on North Creek Road where he raised eight children.The district attorney said t
  
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• The BFLO Store to open Transit Road shop on 716 Day

  16-07-2019 15:53 via wivb.com
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — What better day to open a gift store that has everything Buffalo-themed, from food to t-shirts, than July 16?The BFLO Store is holding its grand opening at the Eastern Hills Mall on Tuesday evening, and Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins are expected.
  Those in attendance get to chow down on wings and enjoy music, free of charge.A special deal for 716 Day : $7.16 off any $20.00 purchase.Nathan Mroz is the owner and founder of the
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty to attempted rape on Allen Street

  16-07-2019 14:59 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 27-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty to attempted rape in Erie County Court.
  Omar Clark faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when he’s sentenced Aug. 26. He remains held without bail.
  According to the Erie County DA’s office, the defendant admitted that he attempted to have sex by forcible compulsion with a victim on Allen Street in March 2018.
  The victim didn’t know the defendant and he was identified through DNA evidence.
  
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• Two arrests made on Seneca Allegany Indian Reservation following narcotics conspiracy investigation

  16-07-2019 14:39 via wivb.com
  Two people are facing narcotics conspiracy charges in two separate cases following an investigation on the Seneca Allegany Indian Reservation.
  Brandon Blackshear, 35, of Olean, was charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine and fentanyl.
  According to the assistant U.S. attorney handling the case,members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force made controlled purchases of crack cocaine and heroin from the defendant and a co-conspirator i
  
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• Planning Board moves forward with Buffalo development

  16-07-2019 05:10 via wivb.com
  The City of Buffalo Planning Board met Monday where they discussed two significant projects that will soon be breaking ground.The first half of the meeting focused on the planned Albright-Knox Art Gallery expansion. Members unanimously voted to approve the project’s site plans, a major step forward for developers.
  The $160 million plan includes a new building, an indoor town square and a new educating wing.
  Fundraising for this project continues to be underway, with donations even coming
  
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• Ted’s Hot Dogs selling 92 cent hot dogs on Wednesday

  16-07-2019 04:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Nothing says summer like a hot dog, right? And the hot dog taste even better when it’s only 92 cents, right?We’ll your in luck because Ted’s Hot Dogs is giving Western New York something to scream about besides ice cream!This Wednesday, July 17, Ted’s will be serving up some hot dogs, and customers will be downing them like Joey Chestnut for only 92 cents.According to their Instagram, Ted’s says this is to celebrate National Hot Dog Day.
  
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• UB, RIT in top 5 ugliest campuses, according to Complex

  16-07-2019 04:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– It looks like Buffalo and Rochester have once again landed themselves on a top 50 list, but not in a positive way.Complex recently released a list of the 50 ugliest college campuses in the nation. They took a look at some truly horrible American college campuses to point out what universities are doing wrong.Both Rochester Institute of Technology and University at Buffalo, unfortunately, cracked the top 5. UB North Campus came in at the five spot with just a couple ah
  
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• Senator Jacobs sponsoring legislation to change rules of state parole system

  16-07-2019 03:40 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– In 1980, Richard LaBarbera and Robert McCain sexually assaulted and killed a 16-year-old who was walking within sight of the bar where the two were drinking.Many are shocked by LaBarbera’s release, considering the brutality of the crime, and the fact that his co-killer was denied parole.At least LaBarbera won’t be walking the same streets as his victim’s family, who still live in Rockland County.
  But, he will be walking the streets of Buffalo.
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• Second phase of Skyway design contest underway

  16-07-2019 03:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– The second phase of a contest to find a new vision for the Skyway, began today.More than 100 submissions were received by the end of the first phase, last month.Up to 20 of the submitters are now being asked to take the next step by adding a full technical proposal with graphics, that can be made into a presentation.The Governor’s Office says the winning design wins $100,000.
  
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• Golf tournament for amputees held Monday at Lancaster Country Club

  16-07-2019 03:03 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)– A golf tournament for amputees returned to Lancaster Country Club today.Proceeds from this year’s tournament will provide a college scholarship for Nicole Miller of West Seneca, who’s an amputee. She’s pursuing a career in pharmacology and toxicology.This is the tenth year for the event, that helps improve the lives of people in the amputee community, including sending kids to camp.Organizers say they hope to have the tournament back next year, bu
  
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• Smash and go: Mobile break room brings the fun to you

  16-07-2019 01:01 via wivb.com
  Sometimes, you just need to smash something.
  Smash Relief Headquarters provides that- in a safe way- with their Mobile Mayhem truck.
  Guests can grab a bat, frying pan, or crowbar and go to town on various breakable objects inside of the Mobile Mayhem truck.The items smashed are mostly donated, and the pieces are recycled when sessions are over.
  Smash Relief Headquarters opened as a brick-and-mortar operation on Sheridan Drive in 2017, but now it’s a fully mobile business. The mobile break
  
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• Niagara Aerospace Museum celebrating moon landing with Apollo party

  16-07-2019 00:21 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Niagara Aerospace Museum will also celebrate the moon landing with an Apollo party!It’ll include presentations about Western New York’s contributions to the Apollo mission and space-themed activities for you and your family.
  It’s this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
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