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• Baby is born inside truck stop in Cheektowaga

  21-01-2020 23:57 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA N.Y. (WIVB) – A very unusual delivery was made at Jim’s Truck Stop in Cheektowaga this week. Restaurant workers say a woman gave birth inside the diner. Restaurant manager Brian Degan said in all his years working at Jim’s Truck Stop, he never would have imagined anything like a baby being born inside the […]
  
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• Case against highway superintendent accused of stealing town equipment could go to grand jury

  21-01-2020 23:52 via wivb.com
  PENDLETON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local highway superintendent accused of stealing town equipment says he didn’t do it. The case against Jeffrey Stowell could be heading to a grand jury. Stowell pleaded not guilty to grand larceny and petty larceny as well as official misconduct. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says after an investigation, they […]
  
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• Mel’s Mutts: Sophia

  21-01-2020 23:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Awesome Paws stopped by with Sophia this morning. She’s a two-year-old Shepard mix. She would do best in a patient, quiet household. Older kids and calmer dogs would be fine for her, but she’s scared of sudden movements and doesn’t quite know how to play yet. She came out of her shell, she […]
  
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• Catholic Health working with FeedMore WNY to expand volunteer base

  21-01-2020 23:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Catholic Health is now teaming up with FeedMore Western New York to help get food to people in need. Catholic Health announced today it’s adopting a root. The program was developed to expand FeedMore’s volunteer base and the organization says volunteers are needed especially this time of year. Catholic Health says its employees […]
  
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• New York State facing EMS shortage

  21-01-2020 23:23 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State continues to face a shortage of EMS workers, according to new data from the New York State Department of Health. The study found that the number of certified providers in New York is down nine percent from a decade ago, and it has an impact on ambulance response […]
  
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• Public Espresso adds new locations in Dash’s Market

  21-01-2020 22:56 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)– Customers at Dash’s Market have a brand new brew they can now try. Local coffee cafe Public Espresso replaced Spot Coffee in all the Western New York stores Tuesday. “Dash’s was looking for a local, family-run company that aligned with their values and we thought it was a great partnership,” said James Rayburg owner […]
  
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• Small Business Revolution voting ends at 11 p.m. Tuesday

  21-01-2020 22:53 via wivb.com
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Time is running out to vote to help Fredonia win money to boost business in the village. The village is in the top five for a chance to win a $500,000 for ‘Small Business Revolution.’ Fredonia is leading the vote, which runs through 11 p.m. tonight. To vote, click here.
  
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• Mayor Brown speaks out on Section VI football scheduling issue

  21-01-2020 22:40 via wivb.com
  Mayor Byron Brown is speaking out after the committee that oversees high school football backed down from its proposed schedule change. Buffalo schools met with Section VI today. The committee initially wanted to change scheduling to be based on leagues, instead of the size of the school. The change would have made it more difficult […]
  
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• Blasdell man sentenced for sexually abusing children

  21-01-2020 22:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Blasdell man was sentenced on Tuesday for sexually abusing children, according to Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. 22-year-old Johnny Castro III will spend two years in prison, followed by ten years of post-release supervision. Flynn says he will have to register as a sex offender upon his release. Between November 19, […]
  
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• New Paula’s donut to benefit Hospice Buffalo

  21-01-2020 20:36 via wivb.com
  Tuesday morning, Hospice Buffalo held a breakfast for its coordinators to talk about this year's spring bouquet sale.
  
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• Man employed as parole officer pleads guilty

  21-01-2020 19:51 via wivb.com
  Andrew Amato of West Falls pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Gov. Cuomo outlines the Fiscal Year 2021 NYS Budget

  21-01-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  Governor Andrew Cuomo is outlining his plan for the 2021 New York State Budget on Tuesday.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo outlines Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

  21-01-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  Andrew Cuomo is outlining his plan for infrastructure and taking on climate change.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo outlined the Fiscal Year 2021 NYS Budget

  21-01-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  Governor Andrew Cuomo is outlining his plan for the 2021 New York State Budget on Tuesday.
  
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• Education, infrastructure and climate change in Cuomo’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

  21-01-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  New York's governor outlined his plan for the Fiscal Year 2021 New York State Budget on Tuesday.
  
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• Nickelback, Stone Temple Pilots coming to Darien Lake

  21-01-2020 18:09 via wivb.com
  Tickets go on sale Thursday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
  
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• Trump impeachment trial: Senate to debate rules, procedures ahead of opening statements

  21-01-2020 18:03 via wivb.com
  President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate begins in earnest this week after last week's ceremonial beginning.
  
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• Bisons release 2020 promo schedule

  21-01-2020 17:40 via wivb.com
  For the first time since 2008, the Bisons' home opener will open under the lights with an Opening Night Honda "fridaynightbash!" with fireworks.
  
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• Amherst police arrest 15-year-old following threats against Sweet Home H.S.

  21-01-2020 16:58 via wivb.com
  Amherst police released a statement on Tuesday morning, saying the teen was identified and charged with making a terroristic threat.
  
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• Vatican orders sex abuse investigation of Brooklyn bishop who happened to investigate Buffalo Diocese

  21-01-2020 16:57 via wivb.com
  Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was in Buffalo this past fall after he was selected by Pope Francis.
  
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• More single women own homes than single men, with Buffalo metro third on list

  21-01-2020 16:50 via wivb.com
  This new study from LendingTree says that in the Buffalo metro area, there are 312,730 owner-occupied households.
  
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• Wellsville man accused of rape

  21-01-2020 16:20 via wivb.com
  The crimes Joshua Smith, 21, is accused of stem from an incident police say took place on N. Main St. in the village.
  
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• Larkinville Ice Festival looking to bring locals outside this weekend

  21-01-2020 14:12 via wivb.com
  Free parking can be found in the Larkin Square parking ramp and the lots along Exchange St.
  
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• Public opinion of Cuomo is up, but nearly half of NYS opposes bail reform

  21-01-2020 13:41 via wivb.com
  The Governor will unveil his executive budget proposal in Albany at 1 p.m. The budget is due in April.
  
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• Crews investigating early morning fire on Sattler Ave.

  21-01-2020 12:59 via wivb.com
  Crews were called to the scene around 2 a.m. after flames were seen on Sattler Ave.
  
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• Firefighters quickly knock down fire in Niagara Falls

  21-01-2020 12:52 via wivb.com
  Firefighters think the incident may have been started by a supplemental heating device. They were able to bring the flames down rather quickly.
  
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• Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days

  21-01-2020 12:33 via wivb.com
  As the Senate reconvenes with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding over the rare impeachment court, senators sworn to “impartial justice,” the legacy of Trump's presidency and the system of checks and balances are at stake before a politically divided nation.
  
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• Man arrested for stealing $7.24 worth of merchandise from Crosby’s Mini Mart

  21-01-2020 04:25 via wivb.com
  BOLIVAR, N.Y. (WIVB)–State police arrested a Bolivar man for shoplifting. Troopers say responded to a shoplifting complaint at Crosby’s Mini Mart on Main Street in the Village of Bolivar, Sunday. They determined 44-year-old Daniel Fronczak stole $7.24 worth of merchandise. Fronczak was arrested and released with an appearance ticket for Bolivar Village Court, where he’s […]
  
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• Intoxicated man leaves party in Alden, bangs on doors of home he thought was his relative

  21-01-2020 04:18 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)–Police officers in Lancaster responded to a home on Broadway where it was reported a man was banging on the doors of a home. The residents of the home confronted the man and held him on location. Officers say the man was intoxicated when they arrived. The man left a party in Alden […]
  
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• Lancaster Police charge driver after pot brownies were found in his vehicle

  21-01-2020 04:09 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)–Lancaster Police say an officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a business on Genesee Street. When the officer approached the vehicle, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. The driver admitted to having cannabis wax and turned over approximately 7.7 grams of the substance. According to officials, after speaking […]
  
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• After 6 years, expensive Buffalo fence is finally back on track

  21-01-2020 02:14 via wivb.com
  Construction of a massive wrought iron fence in a North Buffalo neighborhood is back on track, and the finish line seems to be in sight.
  
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• Genesee County gun range owner travels to Richmond for Virginia gun rally

  21-01-2020 02:08 via wivb.com
  RICHMOND, VA (WIVB)–More than 22,000 gun-rights supporters rallied outside the Virginia State Capitol today. Many came heavily armed, but the demonstration stayed peaceful. The protestors were angry over newly proposed state gun laws. Brandon Lewis made the trip to Richmond all the way from Genesee County. He told us over the phone that the gun-control […]
  
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• Local Army vet donates $100,000 to help fund Niagara SPCA’s new surgical suite

  21-01-2020 01:57 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Bob Nowakowski, an Army veteran, made his second donation of $50,000 to the Niagara SPCA over a few months. A check presentation was held at the shelter today. Executive Director of the Niagara SPCA says, “We are so grateful to Bob for his continued support of Niagara SPCA. His donation will have […]
  
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• Local officials anticipating what Gov. Cuomo has to say about legalizing recreational marijuana

  21-01-2020 01:26 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Local officials told us today they’re anxious to see what the governor has to say about legalizing recreational marijuana. In his budget proposal last year the governor announced a push to do just that, but it ended up falling flat. One of the issues state lawmakers tripped up on last year included figuring […]
  
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• Maker of migraine drug, Excedrin, pauses production

  21-01-2020 01:02 via wivb.com
  People who suffer from migraines are going to have a harder time getting relief from the pain. Some drug stores across the country aren’t able to stock up on the drug Excedrin. This is because the company that makes the drug has temporarily stopped production. One person who relies on the drug says that a […]
  
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• Superintendent of Erie County Correctional Facility adopts dog trained by two inmates

  21-01-2020 00:58 via wivb.com
  ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – When the Diina Family dog had to be put down in December, it was a somber time for the superintendent of the Erie County Sheriff’s Jail Division. But now, thanks in part to the work of two inmates, there’s a little joy. Thomas Diina’s new dog, Sora, was not trained by […]
  
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• Jail superintendent adopts dog trained by inmates at correctional facility

  21-01-2020 00:49 via wivb.com
  ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB)–The new Diina family dog was trained – not by professional dog trainers – but by inmates at the Erie County Correctional Facility. It’s part of the Pups at the Pen program – which is run by the sheriff’s office and the SPCA in Erie County. Sadly, Jail Superintendent Thomas Diina had to […]
  
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• Barker couple shares how blood donations saved son’s life

  21-01-2020 00:36 via wivb.com
  BARKER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Back in 2012,  Barker couple,  Samantha Wittcop and Michael Upton found out they were having their first child. Along with the news came plenty of jitters. But three months into her pregnancy, Samantha started to feel incredibly ill. To be safe, she and Michael headed to the hospital.  “We get there and […]
  
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• Town of Lancaster lawsuit says business is responsible for Scajaquada Creek changing colors

  21-01-2020 00:23 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Town of Lancaster is suing a local business for alleged code violations. The lawsuit filed in county supreme court states that Superior Pallets on Walden Avenue was responsible for an April 2017 spill that turned Scajaquada Creek clay red and resulted in enforcement by state environmental regulators. The town says Superior Pallets […]
  
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• Brooklyn Bishop who investigated Buffalo Catholic Diocese denies abuse claims

  21-01-2020 00:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The bishop who was brought in to investigate the Buffalo Catholic Diocese, denies recent accusations of sexual abuse. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is accused of molesting a child when DiMarzio was a priest in the 1970s. The Brooklyn Diocese issued a statement, saying in part, DiMarzio will “vigorously defend himself against this false […]
  
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