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• Niagara County distributes PPE on Thursday

  11-06-2020 23:39 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Niagara County gave out sanitizer and cloth face coverings today at Niagara Falls High School. Today’s distribution was targeted at businesses as they reopen. Emergency Services Director Jonathan Schultz said it’s important for people to use the PPE, and he sees people around the county, following that advice. Businesses that still need […]
  
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• Healthcare workers with Kaleida gathered for a moment of silence for George Floyd

  11-06-2020 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  Healthcare workers with Kaleida Health gathered for a moment of silence in the parking lot across from Oishei Children’s Hospital Thursday, in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd is an African American who died shortly after a police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee for 8 minutes and […]
  
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• Lt. Governor checks in on local businesses as the region is on the verge of Phase Three

  11-06-2020 23:31 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Just five days before what could be the start of Phase Three, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul checked in on some Niagara County businesses. The lieutenant governor visited Pine Avenue where more than 50 businesses remain boarded up as a precaution from last week’s protests. No widespread damage was seen in the Falls, […]
  
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• Buffalo Teachers Federation hold racial injustice rally in MLK Park

  11-06-2020 23:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Deeds, not words, that’s the message educators part of the Buffalo Teachers Federation have today at their rally. About 50 people have gathered at MLK Park, fighting for the message that black lives matter. They’re all part of the Buffalo City School District Union.  Organizers tell us it’s not just teachers here, but […]
  
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• Roswell Park donates $11k to FeedMore WNY

  11-06-2020 23:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Leaders from Roswell Park are paying it forward to a local food bank. Health workers at the hospital donated to a GoFundMe to raise money for FeedMore Western New York. They started with a goal of $3,500 but ended up raising $11,000 over the course of two weeks. Roswell leaders presented the check […]
  
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• Inspired by a letter from a high school student, Buffalo Common Council will look at renaming a street in honor of “Black Lives Matter”

  11-06-2020 22:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Inspired by a request from a 17-year-old Buffalo Public School District student, Buffalo Common Council president Darius Pridgen is proposing a street or section of Buffalo be renamed in honor of Black Lives Matter. The resolution will be on the agenda for the Common Council session on June 23. According to […]
  
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• Legislature discusses plan to close budget hole in Erie County

  11-06-2020 22:29 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County Legislators learned more about the plan to close the county’s budget hole today. The County is facing a more than $137 million deficit right now. Officials plan on balancing the budget by using savings and making a lot of cuts. The Deputy Budget Director Benjamin Swanekamp defended the decision to […]
  
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• Garage sales now allowed in Western New York

  11-06-2020 22:18 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–If you’re trying to find a bargain, or clear out your clutter, listen up. Western New Yorkers are now allowed to host garage sales. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul says they’ll be limited to ten people at a time, and people will have to stay socially distant and wear masks.
  
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• Buffalo State College professor writes children’s book to help kids deal with COVID-19 pandemic

  11-06-2020 21:24 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – A Buffalo State College professor has written a children’s book to help kids deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Nanci Monaco, an associate professor in Buff State’s Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership Department and a child psychologist, wrote Covid Kids: Joy’s Story of Coping in a Difficult Time with her husband, neuropsychologist Mark […]
  
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• Genesee County resident who attended “March for Justice” tests positive for COVID-19

  11-06-2020 21:21 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Genesee County resident who attended the “March for Justice” event in Batavia on Sunday, June 7, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the County’s Health Department. The individual exhibited symptoms at the event, officials say, but did not know they were positive before attending the march. According to the Health Department, […]
  
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• Gugino’s attorney says he’s starting physical therapy

  11-06-2020 20:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–According to Attorney Kelly Zarcone, Martin Gugino is beginning physical therapy today, which she says is a step in the right direction. “As heartbreaking as it is, his brain is injured, and he is well aware of that now,” Zarcone said in a statement to News 4. Zarcone says Gugino is feeling encouraged […]
  
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• Local siblings raise $28,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  11-06-2020 20:39 via wivb.com
  
  The LLS says someone loses their life to blood cancer every nine minutes.
  
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• 2 arrested amid drug investigation in Jamestown

  11-06-2020 20:16 via wivb.com
  
  Both Martinez and Pintagro were taken to the city jail.
  
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• Assemblymember Wallace asking SUNY, private colleges to temporarily suspend SAT requirement

  11-06-2020 20:06 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–Assemblymember Monica Wallace is calling on SUNY and private colleges to temporarily suspend the SAT requirement for freshman applicants until at least 2022. Wallace says she is requesting the change due to concerns that in-person standardized tests will remain scarce throughout the summer and fall due to COVID. In a letter to the SUNY Chancellor […]
  
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• Hinsdale teen creates banners to honor local veterans

  11-06-2020 19:54 via wivb.com
  
  HINSDALE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Hinsdale teen has gone above and beyond to honor veterans in her small town. 17-year-old Courtney Karroach was inspired by her grandfather, Roy Hamilton, a 20 year veteran who served in Vietnam.  She helped to create 69 Hometown Hero banners on Main Street in Hinsdale. Each one dedicated to a […]
  
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• Lorigo launches petition in support of permanent takeout alcohol sales in Erie County

  11-06-2020 19:24 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County Legislator Joe Lorigo is launching a petition asking state leaders to permanently allow bars and restaurants throughout the state and Erie County to sell takeout alcohol. Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order allowing takeout alcohol sales is set to expire June 27. Lorigo says he encourages bars, restaurants, and members of the community to […]
  
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• Singing Cop Moe Badger makes musical visit to Just Pizza

  11-06-2020 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  Photos of adoptable dogs were placed on pizza boxes in order to help them find a home.
  
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• State Department of Agriculture reminds farmers to sell products to licensed farms

  11-06-2020 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–Today, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding farmers, including dairy farmers, to only sell their products to licensed dealers. Officials say the department requires farm product and milk dealers to be licensed and provide security for purchases made from New York State producers. This ensures financial protection to farmers in […]
  
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• Two workers burned by steam at Niagara Lubricant

  11-06-2020 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Two workers were injured at Niagara Lubricant this morning, according to Buffalo Fire. Officials say they responded to 1057 East Delavan at 9:50 a.m. The two workers were in the process of mixing a solution when they suffered steam burns to various parts of their bodies. Both were taken by ambulance to ECMC […]
  
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• Convicted killer released from prison facing rape charges

  11-06-2020 17:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A convicted killer, who was released from prison in September of 2019, is facing charges once again. Kyle Cummings faces rape charges. The victim was under 15-years-old. Cummings spent years behind bars for his role in the 2002 murder of Niagara Falls teenager Jennifer Bolender. He was granted parole last year.
  
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• Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties permitted to enter Phase 3 on Friday

  11-06-2020 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming County are part of the Finger Lakes region.
  
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• Erie County COVID-19 hospitalizations drop by 10

  11-06-2020 17:10 via wivb.com
  
  Poloncarz says there were 10 more discharges than admissions, but two deaths were reported.
  
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• Fight For Air Climb Buffalo goes virtual

  11-06-2020 16:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Fight for Air Climb Buffalo, hosted by the American Lung Association, will be held virtually for the first time in its 10 year history. Organizers say participants from throughout Western New York and around the country will register, track their progress, and complete goals for the Fight For Air Climb from their […]
  
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• Kaleida Health facilities to take part in silent vigil at Noon

  11-06-2020 16:40 via wivb.com
  
  Employees of Kaleida are joining members of 1199SEIU and CWA 1168 in the nationwide Vigil for Black Lives.
  
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• Erie County reopening more aspects of county parks

  11-06-2020 16:07 via wivb.com
  
  Golf carts are now allowed at the Elma Meadows and Grover Cleveland golf courses. Two people may be in a cart at a time, as long as they're from the same household.
  
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• Virtual job fair taking place on Thursday

  11-06-2020 15:18 via wivb.com
  
  There will also be a series of instructional video presentations on topics ranging from writing a resume to using the library's databases for job research.
  
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• Former Rochester radio hosts Kimberly and Beck apologize for racist comments that got them fired

  11-06-2020 14:57 via wivb.com
  
  Last week was not the first time the pair has been fired for insensitive on-air comments.
  
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• 1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

  11-06-2020 14:41 via wivb.com
  
  The latest figure from the Labor Department marked the 10th straight weekly decline in applications for jobless aid since they peaked in mid-March when the coronavirus hit hard. Still, the pace of layoffs remains historically high.
  
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• Artists create Black Lives Matter mural in Niagara Falls

  11-06-2020 14:20 via wivb.com
  
  Two artists started working on a new mural on Main St., under the railroad bridge in Niagara Falls.
  
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• U.S. surpasses 2 million coronavirus cases

  11-06-2020 13:33 via wivb.com
  
  It was just six weeks, on April 28, that the U.S. surpassed one million cases.
  
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• Common Council asks State Attorney General to investigate incident of police brutality and the former officer Cariol Horne who intervened

  11-06-2020 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-Buffalo Common Council President Darius G. Pridgen is backing several resolutions to improve police and community relations in the city of Buffalo, including calling on the state attorney general to investigate a case of police brutality in 2006. An officer was choking Neal Mack during an arrest and, then police officer Cariol Horne […]
  
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• Buffalo Common Council asking state Attorney General’s office to take a look into the controversial incident of police brutality and the former police officer Cariol Horne who intervened

  11-06-2020 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo Common Council president Darius G. Pridgen is backing several resolutions to improve police and community relations in the city of Buffalo, including calling on the state attorney general to investigate a case of police brutality in 2006. An officer was choking Neal Mack during an arrest and, then police officer Cariol Horne tried to […]
  
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• Young Lackawanna motorcyclist has two quick-thinking officers to thank for saving his life

  11-06-2020 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A serious motorcycle accident closed Route 5 in South Buffalo on Monday afternoon but today, we have some better news to report. A young man is making a slow recovery and he has first responders to thank for it. It all happened here two days ago on Route 5 near Tifft Street and […]
  
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• 3 workers at Tonawanda General Motors test positive for coronavirus

  11-06-2020 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)-Union officials say three people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the General Motors plant in Tonawanda. The company says the employees were exposed outside of work and there is little risk anyone inside the plant was exposed to the virus at work. They say extensive health and safety measures are in place including wearing […]
  
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• Jewish Community Center in Amherst receives masks

  11-06-2020 00:10 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Jewish Community Center in Amherst received 400 facemasks this afternoon. The Executive Director of the JCC tells us they’ll be offering more services when Western New York enters Phase Four of reopening. He says many of these masks will be put to use when that time comes. The masks were donated by […]
  
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