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• Congressman Higgins announces passage of legislation preventing illegal robocalls

  04-12-2019 23:59 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Congressman Brian Higgins says the House has passed legislation pushing back against the increasing volume of illegal robocalls and increasing penalties for violators. In July the House passed similar legislation, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, requiring phone carriers to establish call verification technology and gave law enforcement and the FCC greater authority to […]
  
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• Fans among Bills fans about Thursday’s sale of Bills playoff tickets

  04-12-2019 23:56 via wivb.com
  There’s some good news for Buffalo Bills fans who are catching the playoff fever. They’ll have the chance to snag playoff tickets before the team has even made the playoffs. A Buffalo Bills spokesperson confirmed that tickets for the team’s playoff game will go on sale Thursday. An NFL policy that went into effect this […]
  
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• Nothin’ But A Good Time: 80s hairbands to perform at New Era Field in August

  04-12-2019 22:49 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)–Make sure to stock up on hair spray and get those leopard spandex tights out of the back of your closet, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett are hitting the road and headed to New Era Field. The hairband legends are turning the amp up to 11 here in Western […]
  
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• Cheektowaga overnight winter parking restrictions to start December 16

  04-12-2019 22:20 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Cheektowaga Supervisor Diane Benczkowski says overnight winter parking restrictions for the town will start December 16 at 1 a.m. Parking on all town roadways will be banned from 1-6 a.m. unless otherwise indicated through March 31. The Supervisor says the decision to enforce the restrictions was made with Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner and […]
  
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• Amherst Police looking for person of interest in convenience store incident

  04-12-2019 22:09 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–Amherst Police are looking for a man regarding an incident at an Amherst convenience store. Police say they are looking for a white male who was driving the car pictured: Anyone who recognizes the person or has information related to the incident is asked to contact Amherst Police Detectives at 716-689-1343, email [email protected] […]
  
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• Buffalo man found guilty of unlawful surveillance

  04-12-2019 22:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–According to Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, a judge has found 27-year-old Glendale Snead of Buffalo guilty on four counts of unlawful surveillance. The decision comes following a three-day bench trial in November. Buffalo Police investigated the incident after the victim filed a report with the Special Victims Unit. A search warrant […]
  
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• Cattaraugus County Sheriff warns of social security phone scam

  04-12-2019 21:41 via wivb.com
  CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–A warning of a phone call scam is coming fro the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday. Officials are saying the caller is claiming to be a representative of the Social Security Bureau. People who receive the call are being asked to provide the last four digits of their social security number and […]
  
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• BankOnBuffalo opens state of the art Niagara Falls branch

  04-12-2019 21:33 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–BankOnBuffalo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of its new state of the art Niagara Falls branch. This is the first branch office solely constructed for BankOnBuffalo, and officials are branding this as the “bank of the future” offering features to make financial transactions easier for customers. “This dynamic […]
  
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• Buffalo teen found guilty in March triple shooting at Northwest Buffalo Community Center

  04-12-2019 21:08 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–19-year-old Josue Bermudez is guilty of murder and attempted murder in a March triple shooting at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center. Police arrested Bermudez in March after he shot 17-year-old Buffalo resident Deron Allen, 16-year-old Clifton Eutsey, and 16-year-old Marquese Richardson. Allen died as a result of the incident. Both Eutsey and Richardson […]
  
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• Poloncarz responds to threat made by caller on WBEN

  04-12-2019 19:10 via wivb.com
  Poloncarz says the threat came after he sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, authorizing the placement of legal refugees in Erie County.
  
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• Police: Man arrested after stealing merchandise from Kohl’s, trying to steal vehicle

  04-12-2019 18:39 via wivb.com
  Police say Michael Cheney, Jr. stole more than $500 in merchandise from the Kohl's at the Olean Center Mall.
  
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• Alleged Sex Abuse Survivor, Attorney Respond to Bishop Resignation

  04-12-2019 18:19 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Attorney Steve Boyd represents hundreds with claims against the Buffalo and Rochester Diocese. He says Bishop Richard Malone stepping down is finally some measure of justice for his clients. “It’s a new day for the Diocese of Buffalo. The Bishop says retirement, the Vatican says resignation…it’s pretty clear they’re having a hard […]
  
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• Hepatitis A confirmed in Niagara Falls Taco Bell employee

  04-12-2019 17:28 via wivb.com
  Sometimes, no symptoms are shown at all. Although most people recover from the disease in a few weeks without complications, Hepatitis A can be fatal.
  
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• New Buffalo Diocese leader says he has “no hidden agenda”

  04-12-2019 16:59 via wivb.com
  Moving forward, Edward Scharfenberger promised that victims of sexual abuse would be treated with respect.
  
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• Albany bishop assumes leadership of Buffalo Diocese, speaks on process to select new bishop

  04-12-2019 16:59 via wivb.com
  Moving forward, Edward Scharfenberger promised that victims of sexual abuse would be treated with respect.
  
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• Diocese whistle blower: “This is that first step that we’ve been waiting for”

  04-12-2019 16:53 via wivb.com
  Bishop Malone's former executive assistant, Siobhan O'Connor, called the moment she learned he would be stepping down surreal. She leaked documents to the media showing what she called a cover up of clergy sex abuse.
  
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• LIVE Trump impeachment hearings & analysis: House Judiciary Committee takes over

  04-12-2019 14:30 via wivb.com
  Follow us here for all of the latest breaking news and analysis from President Donald Trump's impeachment hearings.
  
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• Maroon 5, Meghan Trainor coming to Darien Lake in June

  04-12-2019 14:11 via wivb.com
  The concert will take place on June 27 at 7 p.m.
  
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• Partial building collapse closes part of Ellicott Street

  04-12-2019 13:56 via wivb.com
  Drivers who normally drive between E. Chippewa and Tupper streets need to find an alternate route.
  
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• Emergency demolition ordered after partial building collapse on Ellicott Street

  04-12-2019 13:56 via wivb.com
  Drivers who normally drive between E. Chippewa and Tupper streets need to find an alternate route.
  
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• Albany Bishop to temporarily lead Diocese of Buffalo

  04-12-2019 13:33 via wivb.com
  Effective immediately, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger is the new Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo.
  
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• Bishop Richard Malone steps down

  04-12-2019 12:03 via wivb.com
  Malone has battled controversy over the handling of sexual abuse claims regarding clergy in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
  
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• Governor Cuomo again suggests special election to fill vacant NY-27 seat could happen

  04-12-2019 04:18 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Governor Cuomo is once again suggesting a special election to replace Chris Collins could happen in April. New York’s 27th congressional district has remained empty since Collins resigned from congress and pleaded guilty to insider trading. Cuomo has hinted at having a special election in April on Primary Day. Republicans have blasted the […]
  
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• Olean man allegedly stabbed girlfriend multiple times with knife, police say

  04-12-2019 03:23 via wivb.com
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB)–Olean Police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Aaron J. Sworn of Olean with first-degree assault on Tuesday. Police say the charges stem from a domestic incident on Monday in which Sworn allegedly stabbed his girlfriend multiple times with a knife. He’s currently held in Olean awaiting arraignment.
  
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• Attorneys of priest sex abuse survivors react to pending retirement of Bishop Malone

  04-12-2019 03:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–“The reverence that a bishop especially had, you know, walked on water. And to see it turn out like this. It’s sad, but once again, I just think he brought it upon himself.” Gary Astridge, of Tonawanda, is almost indifferent about the pending resignation of Bishop Richard Malone. Astridge turned his back on […]
  
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• Senator Schumer urges Cummins to keep local jobs

  04-12-2019 02:55 via wivb.com
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)– Senator Chuck Schumer says he is working to keep jobs in chautauqua County. That’s as officials with Cummins announces it would be laying off 2,000 workers worldwide. Schumer says he wants to see jobs stay at the engine plant in Busti, which employs 1,700 people. The Senator says he is confident […]
  
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• Buffalo looking to ‘broaden’ its broadband appeal to business

  04-12-2019 02:38 via wivb.com
  City lawmakers are taking steps to close the "digital divide"-- separating those with access to high speed Internet from those without it.
  
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• North Buffalo kicking off holiday season on Friday night

  04-12-2019 00:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–North Buffalo is getting ready for its holiday season kick-off. A tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade will happen Friday night. The parade begins at 6 p.m. at the corner of Parkside and Hertel Avenue. It goes down Hertel and ends at St. Margaret’s Church. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. Organizers […]
  
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• Governor Cuomo announces a 5 year partnership to take Northland Workforce Training Center to ‘the next level’

  04-12-2019 00:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – A new partnership aims to bring the Northland Workforce Training Center to the next level. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that Empire State College will work with the center. The state is investing $10 million into a 5 year deal between the schools. Government leaders say this partnership represents revitalization, and […]
  
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• Buffalo drug kingpin is a key suspect in burned bodies case

  04-12-2019 00:21 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) On June 23, 2006, federal agents broke up the so-called “cash money gang”, arresting 18 people and declaring a man named Jariel Cobb the leader of the gang. “He has the potential to serve 20 years to life for this second arrest and subsequent conviction,” said Terrance Flynn, who at the time […]
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory for multiple counties Wednesday into Thursday

  04-12-2019 00:17 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)–The National Weather Service is issuing a Winter Weather Advisory. The advisory will remain in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. NWS Buffalo says lake effect snow is expected, ranging from 5 to 9 inches in most persistent lake snows, and winds reaching as […]
  
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• City hosting holiday edition of “Coffee with a Cop” next week

  04-12-2019 00:10 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–People living in Buffalo will have the chance to enjoy a cup of joe with local law enforcement. The city will host a special holiday edition “Coffee with a Cop” next week. It’s an opportunity for people to sit down face-to-face with officers, ask questions and share what’s on their mind in a […]
  
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