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• Legal analyst: Collins will have shot at early release from prison to home confinement

  29-01-2020 23:54 via wivb.com
  As former Rep. Chris Collins prepares to go to federal prison, a legal expert says thanks to his age, he'll have an opportunity for early release.
  
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• Buffalo man admits to slashing woman’s face with a knife

  29-01-2020 23:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Buffalo man pleaded guilty before a judge Wednesday to assault for slashing a woman’s face with a knife. On the morning of May 23, 2019, 45-year-old Omar Mapps jumped out from behind a fence, slashed the woman across the face as she was walking on Broadway near Liddell Street, and ran off. […]
  
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• Take a trip ‘back in time’ with these local businesses during “Decade Month”

  29-01-2020 23:26 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) – Some locally-owned Western New York businesses have been taking customers back in time this month. For the past four weeks, each week at Pulp 716, Hello, Sweets, Bonjour Crepes, and Tater Cakes bakery has been themed after a different decade- starting with the 1980s. “We’re all kind of promoting new products through the […]
  
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• NFTA Police K9 teams representing Buffalo working security detail at the Super Bowl

  29-01-2020 23:14 via wivb.com
  MIAMI, FL (WIVB)–Buffalo will have a presence at the Super Bowl this year like they’ve had all year during Bills away games. The NFTA says Homeland Security selected two of its K9 teams to assist in security detail at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Officer Luke Whelan and K9 Lizza, and Officer Dina Bigham and […]
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced on gun charge and creating forged checks

  29-01-2020 23:05 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County District Attorney John Flynn says 24-year-old Isaiah Lynch will spend five years in prison, and an undetermined sentence of one to three years for creating forged checks and a separate charge for illegally possessing a pistol. Lynch admitted to directing others to cash the forged checks at different M&T Bank locations. […]
  
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• Owner of Wanakah Grill sentenced for failing to pay more than $40,000 in state sales tax

  29-01-2020 22:12 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Owner of the Wanakah Grill in Lake View received one-year conditional discharge on Wednesday for failing to pay state sales tax. 60-year-old James Rath admitted to not paying $40,661.63 in sales tax between March 1, 2014, and February 28, 2018, while operating the restaurant, according to the Erie County DA. Rath pleaded guilty […]
  
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• NFL Commissioner: ‘Competitive’ stadium for Bills important for successful future

  29-01-2020 21:56 via wivb.com
  Roger Goodell was asked the big looming question about the Buffalo Bills and what stadium they'll play in in the future.
  
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• Buffalo man indicted for punching disabled Tonawanda man

  29-01-2020 21:53 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)–A judge arraigned 24-year-old Avery Hunter on an indictment charging him with assault for punching a Town of Tonawanda man with Huntington’s disease in the face last August. 59-year-old Michael Zuch died in November, but the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded the assault did not contribute to his death. Zuch was punched […]
  
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• Amherst Police looking for two shoplifters

  29-01-2020 21:27 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–Amherst Police are looking to identify two shoplifters. Officials tell News 4 two black females stole clothing from a store on Sheridan Drive. Here are surveillance photos of the suspects: Anyone with information, contact Amherst Police at 716-689-1379, email [email protected] or text 716-562-8477.
  
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• Home invasions and burglaries targeting older residents under investigation

  29-01-2020 21:04 via wivb.com
  Police said someone is targeting and robbing elderly people in northwest Buffalo.
  
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• Health Commissioner says no lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in Erie County

  29-01-2020 19:49 via wivb.com
  Dr. Gale Burstein said Wednesday that health officials are still taking it day-by-day.
  
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• Trump impeachment trial: Senators begin questioning period

  29-01-2020 18:44 via wivb.com
  All 100 U.S. senators will get a chance over the next two days to ask questions in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial after hearing opening arguments from both the prosecution and the defense teams.
  
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• Live at 1pm ET: Breaking down Mahomes, Garoppolo on Big Game Bound with special guests

  29-01-2020 17:56 via wivb.com
  Which quarterback needs to have the bigger game for their team to win, Patrick Mahomes or Jimmy Garoppolo?
  
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• As NYS faces EMS worker shortage, AMR deals with low funding

  29-01-2020 16:33 via wivb.com
  He says AMR is increasing fundraising efforts to offset those costs, so they can still provide the proper care.
  
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• NFTA threatens legal action against Erie County, Sheriff’s Office

  29-01-2020 15:51 via wivb.com
  The county has not commented on the case.
  
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• Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow coming to Darien Lake in July

  29-01-2020 15:11 via wivb.com
  Tickets for the stop on the All-American Road Show tour go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
  
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• Tonawanda police looking to identify larceny suspects

  29-01-2020 14:46 via wivb.com
  Anyone with information on this pair can call detectives at (716) 692-2103.
  
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• The Buffalo News is sold for first time since 1977

  29-01-2020 14:09 via wivb.com
  It was announced on Wednesday morning that The Buffalo News had been sold to Lee Enterprises, the News reported.
  
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• Woman killed in crash in Town of Pembroke

  29-01-2020 12:14 via wivb.com
  The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says Patricia Dzienciol, 50, was driving on Route 5 Tuesday morning when a westbound driver hit her car head-on.
  
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• Longtime Exec. Director of African American Cultural Center passes away

  29-01-2020 04:15 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Longtime African American Cultural Center Executive Director Agnes Bain has passed away. Mayor Byron Brown tweeted tonight saying, “I worked with her over the years & was touched by her warmth, generosity & desire to make a difference in the lives of others.” The mayor concluded by extending his condolences to her loved […]
  
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• White Linen Tea House closes doors after almost two decades in business

  29-01-2020 03:46 via wivb.com
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)–The White Linen Tea House on Shawnee Road in North Tonawanda is closing its doors after 19 years. Manager Tracy Bauch and owner Linda Kloch announced the closure in a post on Facebook tonight. “We absolutely loved that the Tea House became a place where you could create memories with your family […]
  
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• Proposed legislation aims to make it easier to fix digital products

  29-01-2020 03:02 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New legislation at the New York Capitol aims to make it easier ot fix digital products — from cell phones to smart washing machines — with the Digital Fair Repair Act. More than 400,000 cell phones are thrown out in the United States daily, according to a report from the United […]
  
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• Two-alarm fire destroys building Habitat for Humanity was turning into community center

  29-01-2020 02:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Fire officials say a two-alarm fire broke out at 79 Kilhoffer St. just after 5 p.m. as the vacant structure was under renovation. Habitat for Humanity says it was turning the home into a community center. Investigators tell News 4 the fire caused $80,000 in damages and exposure damage occurred […]
  
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• Two-alarm fire breaks out in building Habitat for Humanity was turning into community center

  29-01-2020 02:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Buffalo Fire officials say a two-alarm fire broke out at 79 Kilhoffer St. just after 5 p.m. as the vacant structure was under renovation. Habitat for Humanity says it was turning the home into a community center. Investigators tell News 4 the fire caused $80,000 in damages and exposure damage occurred at 75 […]
  
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• Fire that destroyed Habitat for Humanity community center project ruled arson

  29-01-2020 02:35 via wivb.com
  Police say the fire was started by an apparent incendiary device.
  
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• New York Utilities will pay you to save energy, save money, save the environment

  29-01-2020 02:20 via wivb.com
  After all these years of paying the state’s utilities big bucks to heat your home, those same gas and electric companies will now pay you to use less of their product.
  
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• Public weighs in on project designs for Buffalo Skyway Project; state DOT has final say

  29-01-2020 01:37 via wivb.com
  The New York State Department of Transportation hosted the first of 3 public scoping meetings Tuesday for the Buffalo Skyway project. The public scoping meeting was held to give the public a chance to take a look at the some of the designs the Department of Transportation is considering for the Skyway Project.  The DOT […]
  
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• Public weighs-in on project designs for Buffalo Skyway Project; state DOT has final say

  29-01-2020 01:37 via wivb.com
  The New York State Department of Transportation hosted the first of 3 public scoping meetings Tuesday for the Buffalo Skyway project. The public scoping meeting was held to give the public a chance to take a look at the some of the designs the Department of Transportation is considering for the Skyway Project.  The DOT […]
  
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• Buffalo native wins Grammy, performs on the big stage

  29-01-2020 00:39 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo native not only hit the stage at the Grammys Sunday, he also took home some hardware. News 4 caught up with the musician’s family about his big win and the message he has for young people. From Buffalo, to the big stage at the Grammy’s — it’s a moment […]
  
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• Buffalo man found guilty in East Eagle Street shooting

  29-01-2020 00:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A jury has found a Buffalo man guilty of attempted murder and assault in a shooting on East Eagle Street last April. 30-year-old Indaleccio Rodriguez Escalera approached a man sitting in his SUV and shot him multiple times. Rodriguez Escalera continued to shoot at the victim as he got out of the vehicle […]
  
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• Charity plans to build local army veteran a brand new wheelchair accessible home

  29-01-2020 00:34 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. (WIVB) – A local veteran is getting a gift he says will change his life, a charity is building a wheelchair accessible home for the Lewiston native. “We’re shocked, overwhelmed with joy knowing that my life isgoing to change drastically for myself, my wife and my four kids. Finding this out still […]
  
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• Drivers still failing the test in new 15-MPH zones near schools in Buffalo

  29-01-2020 00:12 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) Drivers in the city of Buffalo have just over a week to slow down before they receive a ticket in the mail for speeding in a school zone. In a News 4 experiment, Tuesday, 63% of drivers failed that test on Delaware Avenue. Delaware Avenue in front of Canisius High School is […]
  
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