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• U.S. stocks continue plunge, creating investor fear

  12-03-2020 23:18 via wivb.com
  Stocks continue downward spiral as coronavirus spreads across country
  
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• PSE: “We are in full support of the NHL’s, AHL’s, and NLL’s decision to pause season”

  12-03-2020 23:12 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Pegula Sports & Entertainment says they in full support of the decisions by the NHL, AHL, and NLL to pause the 2019-2020 season.  “The health and safety of players, staff, and fans is our top priority. We have been monitoring the rapidly changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and have been reviewing information from the […]
  
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• Hamburg Fairgrounds events postponed, canceled through March 31

  12-03-2020 22:38 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)–Officials with the Hamburg Fairgrounds say all events there scheduled through March 31 are canceled or postponed. According to the Fairgrounds, this is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus and coincides with Governor Cuomo’s ban on all public gatherings of 500 people or more. Events canceled or postponed include: […]
  
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• Shea’s cancels all remaining performances of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

  12-03-2020 21:41 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Under Gov. Cuomo’s direction on coronavirus, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre and Shea’s 710 Theatre will cancel all remaining performances of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ immediately. Single tickets purchased through Ticketmaster and the Shea’s Box Office will be automatically refunded. According to Shea’s, season ticket holders will […]
  
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• Kodak Black pleads guilty to a weapons charge in court

  12-03-2020 21:15 via wivb.com
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)–Rapper Kodak Black pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the Niagara County Courthouse. Black, real name Bill Kapri, is set to return to court for sentencing on March 24 at 2 p.m. He and three other men were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the […]
  
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• WATCH: Cuomo to give daily update on coronavirus

  12-03-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  It is expected that he will give an update on coronavirus around the state.
  
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• WATCH: Cuomo gives daily update on coronavirus

  12-03-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  It is expected that he will give an update on coronavirus around the state.
  
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• Coronavirus cases up to 328 in NYS; governor limiting large gatherings of people

  12-03-2020 18:59 via wivb.com
  That is up 112 cases from Wednesday. New cases have popped up in Albany, Broome, Delaware, and Dutchess counties.
  
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• Chippewa Street bars still planning to party on Sunday, despite St. Patrick’s Day parade cancellations

  12-03-2020 18:35 via wivb.com
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) – This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parades in Buffalo may be canceled, but the party on Chippewa Street is still on. Bars in the Chippewa Street district have announced that it’s “business as usual” this Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Bottoms Up and Venu manager and Chippewa Bar Alliance member Tim […]
  
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• What’s closed, canceled or has restrictions put in place

  12-03-2020 18:15 via wivb.com
  We're keeping a list here.
  
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• Big Ditch Brewing Company announces plans for second brewery

  12-03-2020 18:10 via wivb.com
  (WIVB) – Big Ditch Brewing Company has some big news. The brewery announced Thursday that they have plans to open a second location on Transit Road near I-90. The proposed, new building will be about 105,000 sq. ft. The two-story front of the building will feature dining areas on both floors, and it will feature […]
  
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• Neither of Buffalo’s St. Patrick’s parades will take place this weekend

  12-03-2020 17:53 via wivb.com
  The neighborhood parade on Saturday in the Old First Ward and the march down Delaware Avenue will not happen on Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Both of Buffalo’s St. Patrick’s parades canceled, according to sources

  12-03-2020 17:53 via wivb.com
  Buffalo is renowned around the country as having one of the largest St. Patrick's weekend celebrations.
  
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• Both of Buffalo’s St. Patrick’s parades canceled

  12-03-2020 17:53 via wivb.com
  Buffalo is renowned around the country as having one of the largest St. Patrick's weekend celebrations.
  
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• Strawberry Moon Festival at Artpark to be 2-day event

  12-03-2020 17:32 via wivb.com
  Tickets are available at tickets.com, artpark.net, by phone at 1-888-223-6000, or in person at the Artpark Box Office.
  
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• Release of A Quiet Place Part II delayed; director hints at coronavirus as reason

  12-03-2020 16:57 via wivb.com
  Hype for the sequel has been huge around western New York, with many “Krasinski sightings” reported in the area as filming took place this past year.
  
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• Fake coronavirus tracking website putting malware in computers

  12-03-2020 16:40 via wivb.com
  "Criminals stop at nothing to steal your info," the Sheriff's Office says.
  
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• Local dance school has busy month ahead

  12-03-2020 16:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mary Kay Heneghan has had a passion for Irish dancing as long as she can remember. “I’ve been dancing since I was four,” she said.  She’s been teaching what she calls “the beauty of dance” to young people , for the past 35 years.  “Several times a week the girls and boys practice,” […]
  
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• Sabres’ 16th Annual Alumni Wine Festival postponed

  12-03-2020 16:19 via wivb.com
  The Sabres Alumni Association says the postponement is due to concerns about the coronavirus.
  
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• Rail car accident, possible gas leak leads to elementary school closure in Salamanca

  12-03-2020 15:22 via wivb.com
  Students are being transported to the Salamanca High School auditorium, where parents or guardians with proper identification can pick up students after 10 a.m.
  
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• NHL season put on pause

  12-03-2020 15:04 via wivb.com
  The Buffalo Sabres are in Montreal, scheduled to play the Canadiens.
  
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• NHL advises teams to not gather for hockey practice or meetings

  12-03-2020 15:04 via wivb.com
  The Buffalo Sabres are in Montreal, scheduled to play the Canadiens.
  
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• WATCH: ACC to make an announcement on future of ACC tournament

  12-03-2020 14:56 via wivb.com
  GREENSBORO, N.C. (WSYR-TV) — The ACC is set to make an announcement at 10 a.m. about the future of the ACC Tournament. Click the player above to watch the announcement.
  
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• ACC tournament to be played without fans in attendance

  12-03-2020 14:56 via wivb.com
  GREENSBORO, N.C. (WSYR-TV) Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford announced that the ACC Tournament will go on without fans. “This is a fluid and uncharted situation,” Swofford said in a Thursday morning press conference. Swofford went on to say that the most important thing is the safety of the players, fans and general population. “This […]
  
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• Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade suspended due to COVID-19 coronavirus

  12-03-2020 14:28 via wivb.com
  The cancellation comes as a result of Monroe County's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
  
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• Some Fantasy Island rides already sold

  12-03-2020 12:49 via wivb.com
  Grand Island Town Supervisor John Whitney says the park is still up for sale, and some of its rides have already been purchased.
  
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• Paula’s Donuts raises $45,000 for Hospice Buffalo

  12-03-2020 12:24 via wivb.com
  The popular, local doughnut chain sold chocolate chip cookie dough donuts to raise money for Hospice Buffalo.
  
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• 1st confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Monroe County

  12-03-2020 11:56 via wivb.com
  Officials say the risk of infection remains low in Monroe County.
  
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• Everything we know about the 37 coronavirus deaths in the U.S.

  12-03-2020 11:36 via wivb.com
  As of mid-afternoon on March 11, the coronavirus disease has killed at least 32 people in the United States and more than 1,000 remain sick.
  
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• Mayor Brown expected to provide update on St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow

  12-03-2020 03:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–News 4 has learned Mayor Brown is expected to provide an update on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade either late morning or early afternoon. Brown spoke Wednesday saying the city’s two St. Patrick’s Day parades are still on this weekend for now. “If there is a need to cancel large public events in […]
  
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• Misuta Chow’s files for bankruptcy

  12-03-2020 01:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A popular bar and arcade in downtown Buffalo has filed for bankruptcy. Misuta Chow’s on Main Street announced that filing today. Officials with the bar said in a statement that they have been misguided on their finances and have been taken advantage of. They say Misuta Chow’s will not close while they’re in […]
  
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• Chautauqua County health officials reporting 19 overdoses so far in March

  12-03-2020 01:46 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)–Health officials in Chautauqua County say there may be a strong batch of heroin out there. They say there have been 19 overdoses so far in March, which is the normal amount they usually see in an entire month. None of the overdoses have been fatal. Last week officials in Erie County said there had […]
  
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• UB will “maximize distance learning” starting March 23

  12-03-2020 01:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–University at Buffalo joins the growing lists of colleges and universities in the state to transition to distance learning after Governor Cuomo’s announcement this afternoon. The reduction of in-person instruction will begin March 23 for UB and go through the end of the 2020 spring semester, according to President Satish Tripathi. “As we […]
  
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• Case against boyfriend who accidentally shot girlfriend in Texas de Brazil going to grand jury

  12-03-2020 00:06 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)–The case against a man accused of accidentally shooting his girlfriend at a Cheektowaga restaurant will go to the grand jury. 19-year old Anthony Ciccarelli is charged with felony reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a firearm. The shooting happened last Thursday at the Texas de Brazil at the Walden Galleria. Police also […]
  
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