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• Deceased Jesuit priest, former Canisius College employee, accused of sex abuse in new lawsuit

  18-12-2019 23:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Canisius College is the newest target of a Child Victims Act lawsuit. It’s the first time the school has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit related to clergy sex abuse since the CVA window opened up in August. School officials say they are cooperating with the accuser’s attorney. The accuser, […]
  
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• Travel Advisory issued for Cattaraugus County

  18-12-2019 22:32 via wivb.com
  CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)– The Sheriff’s Office in Cattaraugus County is issuing a travel advisory for the whole county. Officials say the county is experiencing heavy snowfall currently, with wind causing roadways to be covered with snow and slippery, causing limited visibility. If you must travel, the Sheriff’s Office asks drivers to use extreme caution.
  
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• Local company donates 2,000 toys to kids

  18-12-2019 21:08 via wivb.com
  Buffalo Toy Sale started handing out 2,000 toys Tuesday afternoon at the George K. Arthur Community Center on Genesee St.
  
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• Group names Oishei ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for second consecutive year

  18-12-2019 19:37 via wivb.com
  Oishei was the only New York hospital given this honor.
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced for fatally stabbing girlfriend in their apartment

  18-12-2019 18:44 via wivb.com
  This past August, Jose Eiras Oviedo, 53, stabbed Alina Vega-Lantaron, 57, during a dispute inside their apartment on 15th St.
  
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• Trump remains defiant as House pushes toward impeachment

  18-12-2019 18:21 via wivb.com
  The White House insisted Trump would be busy working rather than focused on Wednesday's proceedings in the House, but Trump spent his morning tweeting, retweeting and expressing disbelief.
  
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• VA reminding veterans to take advantage of audiology benefits

  18-12-2019 17:15 via wivb.com
  The VA in Buffalo is the go-to place for cochlear implants for veterans as far away as Albany. It also offers a full spectrum of services, including dispensing hearing aids for just the cost of a minimal copay.
  
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• Teaser trailer for A Quiet Place Part II released

  18-12-2019 16:27 via wivb.com
  The John Krasinski-helmed A Quiet Place Part II follows his critically acclaimed 2018 movie, in which he both starred and directed.
  
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• Trump on brink of impeachment as House readies historic vote

  18-12-2019 14:36 via wivb.com
  “When people look back at this affair, I want them to understand it, and learn for it, so that it can never happen to another president again,” Trump wrote.
  
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• Wegmans recalling gingerbread cakes due to unlisted allergen

  18-12-2019 14:08 via wivb.com
  The cakes may be returned to the service desk for a full refund.
  
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• Earthquake occurs northeast of Rochester

  18-12-2019 13:30 via wivb.com
  The earthquake was two kilometers deep.
  
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• Erie County officials give update on re-development of old Bethlehem Steel site

  18-12-2019 04:23 via wivb.com
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County officials gave an update on the re-development of the old Bethlehem Steel site. They held a public meeting tonight at St. Anthony Church in Lackawanna tonight. County officials say they want to bring industry back to the land and also add recreational space. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says the progress […]
  
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• Parents, school officials discuss ending out-of-school suspensions in Buffalo schools

  18-12-2019 04:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of Buffalo parents and local leaders are looking to change the way students are disciplined by ending out-of-school suspensions in the Buffalo Public School District. The initiative is similar to California, where out-of-school suspension is eliminated for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Tuesday’s forum is first of several […]
  
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• More than 3,400 drivers licenses given out on first day of Green Light Law

  18-12-2019 04:01 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The state DMV says more than 3,400 drivers licenses were given out yesterday, which was the first day of the Green Light Law. That’s more than two-and-a-half times the daily average. The law allows illegal immigrants the right to apply for a drivers license. The state DMV would not say how many licenses […]
  
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• Movement to Restore Trust releases list of top qualities local catholics want to see in next bishop

  18-12-2019 02:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Movement to Restore Trust developed a list of desired qualities members of the Diocese of Buffalo, including laity, clergy, and religious, would like to see in the next bishop in Buffalo. On December 7, at the MRT’s “Path Forward” symposium at Canisius College, 120 attendees voted online and via text in response […]
  
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• White Named to 2020 Pro-Bowl

  18-12-2019 02:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has been named to his first Pro-Bowl. White has developed into one of the NFL’s top shutdown cornerbacks and is tied for the league lead with 6 interceptions. Tre’Davious was the only Bills player named to the Pro-Bowl. The game is played on January 26th in Orlando, Fl.
  
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• Common Council demands answers from ‘slumlord’ owner of doomed building

  18-12-2019 01:50 via wivb.com
  City lawmakers are demanding an absentee landlord answer to the dilapidated conditions of his historic properties in downtown Buffalo.One of those buildings, at 435 Ellicott Street was so unsafe city officials had to demolish it.
  
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• Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert issued for woman with dementia missing in Lackawanna

  18-12-2019 01:25 via wivb.com
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued Tuesday by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services. 67-year-old Lydia Santiago has dementia and may need medical attention. She was last seen at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on Ingham Avenue in the City of Lackawanna. Officials say she was last seen wearing a pink fleece […]
  
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• Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert cancelled for woman missing in Lackawanna

  18-12-2019 01:25 via wivb.com
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB)–UPDATE: The NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for Lydia Santiago has been cancelled as of 8:57 p.m. ORIGINAL: A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services. 67-year-old Lydia Santiago has dementia and may need medical attention. She was last seen at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on […]
  
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• Hofbrauhaus Buffalo opening date still unknown

  18-12-2019 00:49 via wivb.com
  Western New Yorkers first heard of plans Hofbräuhaus Buffalo about five years ago, and many are still wondering if and when the German beer hall will open. News 4 reached out to Kevin Townsell, he declined an interview but says they’re “still plugging away”. The brew house has had a few opening dates. It was […]
  
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• “Don’t Drop a Dime on Me” new public art display made with payphones

  18-12-2019 00:40 via wivb.com
  A new art display, that sits right outside the Essex Street Pub, on Rhode Island Street has been attracting a lot of attention. It is a collection of 36 payphones, all welded together and stacked on top of each other. There’s two metal female sculptures on each side of the tower and each one is […]
  
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• Mahoney Building to be sold by auction in 2020

  18-12-2019 00:38 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building on Court Street will be sold by auction in 2020, according to the State Office of General Services. Local and state officials, working with professional real estate consultants, determined the best use of the building is no longer state office space in Buffalo’s current real estate […]
  
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• State lawmakers fight back against Lakeshore hospital closure

  18-12-2019 00:29 via wivb.com
  IRVING, NY (WIVB) — State lawmakers and health care providers are now fighting back against the closure of a hospital in Irving. The TLC/Lakeshore Hospital is set to shut its doors for good next month. Lawmakers say it’ll leave more than a hundred people without a job. “Why, why is this happening and why is […]
  
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• ‘I want to see Buffalo grow as I’m growing:’ Bills player holds toy drive for kids in hospital

  18-12-2019 00:24 via wivb.com
  BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the Buffalo Bills prepare for their big game against division rivals, the Patriots, one player is also hard at work making sure local kids in the hospital have a nice Christmas. Right Tackle, Dion Dawkins, is asking for new toys, to go to kids at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Your donations […]
  
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• Bisons picking one fan to throw out first pitch in 2020

  18-12-2019 00:01 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Some would call this a bucket list item. The Bisons are looking to make one lucky fan’s dream come true this upcoming season. They’re giving one person the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at a game in 2020. Bisons tweeted out the contest Tuesday for their ‘Season of Giving.’ Anyone […]
  
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