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• Chautauqua County sees 16 new COVID-19 cases in one day

  10-07-2020 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Chautauqua County has 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, county officials said. The new cases include a pediatric case, three teenagers, six people in their 20s, three people in their 40s, a woman in her 50s, a woman in her 60s and a woman in her 70s. There […]
  
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• Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino employee tests positive for COVID-19

  10-07-2020 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the resort confirmed Friday afternoon. The individual last worked at the resort on July 4, and is now recovering at home. The individual had been wearing a required face mask while on the property. Seneca Niagara is working […]
  
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• Over 7,000 residents without power in North Buffalo, Elmwood Village area

  10-07-2020 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Over 7,000 National Grid customers are still without power in North Buffalo and the Elmwood Village area as of Friday afternoon. Several traffic signals across the city are out, including in the areas of Amherst Street, Colvin Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Hertel Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and in the Parkside/Starin area. Motorists are […]
  
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• Chautauqua County wins national “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene” in USA Today contest

  10-07-2020 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Western New York county is getting some national attention. Chautauqua County was voted “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene” in a USA Today contest. It beat out Taos, New Mexico, and Saratoga Springs, New York. Nominees for “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene” were chosen by a panel of experts from USA Today. They say […]
  
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• Delaware North permanently lays off about 100 workers

  10-07-2020 22:47 via wivb.com
  
  Days after New Era Cap Co. laid off one-third of the workers at its corporate headquarters, Delaware North has announced lay offs.
  
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• AAA predicts 97% of summer travel will be road trips

  10-07-2020 22:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–AAA is predicting that 97% of all summer travel will be road trips. Officials in Western New York are already seeing some summer travel trends. They are seeing a higher number of battery calls amid the extreme heat. Cooling and overheating issues are also on the rise because of the hot weather. AAA […]
  
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• Penguins at Aquarium of Niagara create artwork for virtual program

  10-07-2020 22:39 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Aquarium of Niagara has several artists in house, and they’re covered in feathers. It’s offering a special virtual program that allows people to watch penguins create artwork. During these virtual videos, aquarium staff will describe the penguins’ artistic process and take questions as the birds work. Those who take the class […]
  
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• Silo City to get goatscaping makeover as part of pilot project for The Riverline

  10-07-2020 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Silo City is getting goatscaped. For the next week, one of downtown Buffalo’s most notable and iconic landmarks will be invaded by goats. The goatscaping project will help break down seed and slow the regrowth of invasive plants. Six goats will be on site grazing, and their droppings will help provide nutrients to […]
  
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• Buffalo Police investigating Thursday shooting after man went to ECMC with gunshot wound

  10-07-2020 21:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night after a man arrived at ECMC with a gunshot wound. The 30-year-old Niagara Falls man was treated and released from ECMC. Police say he arrived at the hospital in a civilian vehicle around 9:20 p.m. The incident appears to have happened […]
  
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• Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers saying they are from Amazon

  10-07-2020 21:13 via wivb.com
  
  CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents about scammers reportedly calling saying they are from Amazon. Officials say the callers are requesting personal info to include social security numbers and bank routing numbers, among other things. They ask residents not to release any personal information or return any calls […]
  
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• Lloyd closing Hertel Factory, Churn for rest of Friday due to power outage

  10-07-2020 20:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Lloyd says due to the power outage in North Buffalo, its Hertel Factory and Churn are closed the rest of the day. On Twitter, Lloyd announced a truck will be parked outside until 9 p.m. and will take walk-up and DoorDash orders, with a limited menu. There will be no phone or online […]
  
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• Convicted killer charged with rape last month now facing charges in 2 more cases

  10-07-2020 20:42 via wivb.com
  
  Cummings will be back in court on the morning of August 10.
  
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• DOH announces limited nursing home visitation to resume

  10-07-2020 20:30 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) – The State’s Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Howard Zucker announced Friday that limited visitation at nursing homes can resume. The facility has to be without a COVID-19 case for 28 days, a threshold set by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Residents in these facilities will be allowed two […]
  
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• Erie County District Attorney’s Office announces arrest in Town of Tonawanda homicide

  10-07-2020 18:54 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)– On Friday, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced an arrest has been made in a May 4th homicide in the Town of Tonawanda. His office says the suspect has been charged and arraigned.
  
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• Buffalo man charged with second-degree murder in death of 71-year-old Tonawanda woman

  10-07-2020 18:54 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)– Erie County District Attorney John Flynn says 22-year old Joshua Wilson has been arrested in connection to the May 4th homicide of 71-year-old Diane Wolfe in the Town of Tonawanda. Wilson was arraigned Friday in front of a Buffalo City Court Judge acting as a Town of Tonawanda Justice and […]
  
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• Dunkirk Police warn residents of social security phone scam

  10-07-2020 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)–Dunkirk Police are warning of a social security scam. Police say there is currently a phone scam indicating that your social security number has been compromised, and your number will be frozen. The scam also says, if you don’t talk to them or call back, there will be a warrant out for your […]
  
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• Buffalo reaches 8-day streak of temps in 90s for first time ever

  10-07-2020 17:55 via wivb.com
  
  This has never happened here since meteorologists began keeping temperature records.
  
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• Buffalo Schools not serving meals at Bennett High and North Park today due to power outages

  10-07-2020 17:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Due to the National Grid power outages, Buffalo Schools says no meals will be served at Bennett High School or North Park today. They ask those who need meals to please use alternate sites. According to Buffalo Schools, on Monday, 7,800 Healthy Student Supply packs from The Teacher’s Desk will be available to […]
  
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• 22-year-old with no underlying health conditions dies from COVID-19 in Niagara County

  10-07-2020 17:30 via wivb.com
  
  Niagara County is reporting 12 new cases, bringing the county's total number to 1,337.
  
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• Niagara County holding free Farmers-to-Families food box giveaway

  10-07-2020 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting its fourth Farmers-to-Families food box giveaway at the Niagara County Fairgrounds today. The giveaway, in partnership with acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti, and other members of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, runs from now until all boxes have been handed out at 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport. Organizers […]
  
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• COVID-19 cases in NY surpass 400,000

  10-07-2020 16:52 via wivb.com
  
  Those new cases were found in 1.06 percent of the 73,558 people who were tested on Thursday.
  
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• Niagara Falls VA Clinic opening in new location on Pine Ave.

  10-07-2020 16:31 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Niagara Falls VA Clinic will open in a new location at 1300 Pine Avenue on July 20, VA Western New York Healthcare System announced Friday. VA officials tell us the new clinic will provide a full range of onsite and telehealth services for Veterans including, primary care, mental health, laboratory, and […]
  
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• NYSP still investigating missing person case from 1985

  10-07-2020 16:22 via wivb.com
  
  Police did not provide any photos of Flossie Wilbur in their news release on Friday.
  
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• Thousands of National Grid customers in north Buffalo lose power

  10-07-2020 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  The outages were reported in the northern part of the city.
  
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• Residents at Hertel Park Senior Apartments evacuated as thousands of National Grid customers lose power in North Buffalo

  10-07-2020 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  The outages were reported in the northern part of the city.
  
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• More than 11,000 National Grid customers in Buffalo lose power

  10-07-2020 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  The outages were reported in the northern part of the city.
  
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• Employee of Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Park injured

  10-07-2020 15:46 via wivb.com
  
  An employee of Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Wyoming County was injured on Thursday.
  
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• Statue of Christopher Columbus removed from park in Buffalo

  10-07-2020 14:37 via wivb.com
  
  People's disdain for the statue is not a new, and it has even been the subject of vandalism in the past.
  
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• WATCH: Tops’ Kathy Sautter discusses Taste of Buffalo at Home on Wake Up!

  10-07-2020 14:31 via wivb.com
  
  Tops' Kathy Sautter joined us on Friday morning.
  
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• Many local malls reopening their doors on Friday

  10-07-2020 13:47 via wivb.com
  
  It was a long time coming for many retailers, who were forced to close back in March when the pandemic began.
  
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• Police investigating shooting after man arrived at ECMC in civilian vehicle

  10-07-2020 13:21 via wivb.com
  
  According to officials, the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m.
  
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• 3 hospitalized following head-on crash in Newfane

  10-07-2020 12:52 via wivb.com
  
  The Niagara County Sheriff's Office says two vehicles were headed in opposite directions on Ridge Rd. when they crashed.
  
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• Several local malls prepare to open on Friday

  10-07-2020 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  Dozens of stores inside the Walden Galleria Mall, the Boulevard Mall, the Mckinley Mall and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls are preparing to reopen their doors on Friday. The Eastern Hills Mall is aiming to open next week on Wednesday — pending the installation of new air filters. The BFLO Store has several locations […]
  
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• Aquarium of Niagara will offer virtual program to watch penguins “paint”

  10-07-2020 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The Aquarium of Niagara has several artists-in-residence- and they are covered in feathers. The aquarium is offering a special virtual program to allow people to watch the penguins create artwork from the comfort of their own homes. Aquarium staff will describe the penguins’ artistic process and take questions as the birds work. Those […]
  
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• Expert: New mall air filters can filter out about 95 percent of harmful particles

  10-07-2020 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  The reopening of local malls hinges on their ability to install air filters that are so strong they can filter out nano-particles and local experts say, keeping those particles out of the air is key to a safe shopping experience. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that starting Friday, malls can reopen “if” they have […]
  
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