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• Plan to put Amazon warehouse on Grand Island back on after town supervisor said project was on pause

  22-07-2020 23:40 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB)–The much-anticipated project that could bring a massive Amazon warehouse to Grand Island experienced a see-saw this week when the developer pressed pause on the deal. Opponents breathed a sigh of relief, while supporters scrambled. That changed again as the week wore on. But it was a day earlier this week that […]
  
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• Erie Co. officials working closely with local school districts to decide safest way to reopen schools

  22-07-2020 23:17 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein says her office plans to work with schools on safety precautions no matter what the state decides will happen this upcoming school year. That means making sure our districts get it right, and only return to schools if it’s safe. But, according to Erie County Executive […]
  
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• Buffalo Police union against bringing back residency rule especially in light of recent shootings

  22-07-2020 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Two local state lawmakers are trying to bring back the residency rule for Buffalo Police, but the the police union is fighting it, especially in light of a rash of recent shootings. Up until a year ago, there was a residency rule requiring new Buffalo Police recruits to live in the city for […]
  
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• Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site reopens

  22-07-2020 22:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site reopened today. Tours schedules have been modified to six people and must be reserved in advance. Just like other reopenings, the site asks visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing when in the museum. Much of the museum’s interactive programs have been adjusted. Their popular […]
  
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• Erie County Department of Health cracking down on large gatherings as more young people contract COVID-19

  22-07-2020 22:21 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–According to Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, county sanitarians will be heading out this weekend to make sure places are following the states executive orders. Bars, restaurants, and even venues where large gatherings like weddings might be held, are under the microscope. Burstein says this becomes necessary because people ages […]
  
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• All Western New York Pizza Hut locations permanently close

  22-07-2020 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Pizza Hut spokesperson tells News 4 the local franchisee decided to permanently close all 17 dine-in restaurants in Western New York. Officials say this is the result of the initial temporary closing of Pizza Huts because of COVID-19 restrictions. “Pizza Hut has new franchisees coming into the New York region, and we […]
  
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• SUNY Erie computers, systems, and email down due to hack

  22-07-2020 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–SUNY Erie officials say they were notified this morning their systems were hacked. The networks were shut down around 6:40 a.m. All systems, computers, and email are down right now. ECC is speaking with external vendors to make sure they can restore their client’s information, computers, and then they will work on staff […]
  
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• AP source: NFLPA agrees with league on no preseason games

  22-07-2020 18:40 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league’s plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the offer had not been made public. The union also agreed to a 80-player […]
  
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• Firearms instructor admits to defrauding state and students

  22-07-2020 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  “We won’t tolerate those who put greed over the safety of our communities,” Attorney General James said. “By enabling individuals to have guns without adequate training and clearance, Dennis Brennan put others at risk. I will continue to fight to uphold measures designed to protect our communities from gun violence.”
  
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• Buffalo Police discover body Wednesday morning on Main Street

  22-07-2020 17:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Buffalo Police say they responded to a call in the 2200 block of Main Street at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. At the scene, 2268 Main St., police discovered a body in the home. The cause of death is being investigated, according to Buffalo Police. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Cuomo provides latest test results, tells Trump federal involvement in NY is not needed

  22-07-2020 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  New York's latest positive test rate is 1.04 percent.
  
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• National Night Out moved to August 25 due to COVID-19

  22-07-2020 17:49 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)–The date for this year’s National Night Out celebration at Washington Park in Dunkirk is changing due to the COVID-19 situation, according to the National Night Out Committee. Traditionally, the committee says the celebration is the first Tuesday in August, but this year they are planning on having it Tuesday, August 25. According […]
  
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• 6 more cases of COVID-19 found in Niagara County

  22-07-2020 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  45,908 people in the county have been tested for the virus.
  
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• Up to $2,500 being rewarded for arrest of man wanted for assault with a weapon

  22-07-2020 17:09 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Rayshon Moore. Moore is wanted by the Niagara Falls Police Department and US Marshals for assault with a weapon, according to Crime Stoppers. He should be considered dangerous. Crime Stoppers asks anyone with information […]
  
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• Erie County assistant district attorneys to undergo implicit bias training

  22-07-2020 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  The District Attorney's office defines implicit biases as "unconscious and unintentional judgments based on stereotypes and past experiences, which can affect a person’s behavior and perpetuate discrimination based upon race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or disability."
  
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• Flying Bison’s Urban Runs return this weekend

  22-07-2020 16:11 via wivb.com
  
  Two things that Buffalonians love to do are take in the sights of the city and drink beer.
  
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• Buffalo attorney does job of dozens of volunteers amid pandemic in order to help troops overseas

  22-07-2020 16:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Many non-profits are struggling right now as fundraising efforts are difficult during this pandemic. But for one local charity, the fundraising hasn’t been the problem, instead it’s a lack of helping hands. On any given day, you’ll find Joe Hanna inside Goldberg Segalla Law Firm, filling dozens of boxes with golf […]
  
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• Tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-190 near South Grand Island Bridge

  22-07-2020 15:01 via wivb.com
  
  Drivers should expect delays.
  
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• Erie County Comptroller calls for reopening of Cheektowaga pool hall

  22-07-2020 14:13 via wivb.com
  
  "Like many other struggling establishments, they simply cannot make up for their losses with take-out orders," Stefan Mychajliw wrote, fearing that if they're unable to reopen soon, they may have to close permanently.
  
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• 4 indicted in connection with homicide in Allegany County

  22-07-2020 13:33 via wivb.com
  
  This past March, New York State police found the body of the 23-year-old victim off the shore of the Genesee River in the Town of Willing.
  
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• Teachers union concerned with Buffalo Schools’ reopening plan

  22-07-2020 02:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Buffalo Teachers Federation President Phil Rumore says he was left with more questions than answers after looking at the Buffalo Public School District’s draft reopening plan. “On Friday we were presented with a document which they called a reopening plan. It is a plan for nothing which contains no definitive actions which have […]
  
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• Preparations being made at Sahlen Field to host Toronto Blue Jays practice squad

  22-07-2020 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–It’s a turbulent time for sports fans. Football fans and baseball fans are watching for any silver lining. At Sahlen Field, the gates will remain closed to the public all summer long but inside, they are preparing to host the practice squad of the Toronto Blue Jays starting Thursday. “It’s very important for […]
  
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• Court depositions provide Buffalo police officers’ side in civil case

  22-07-2020 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  James Kistner said he was struck by a Buffalo police cruiser News Year’s Day 2017 and the officers did nothing to determine if he had gotten seriously injured. Instead, the officers tried twice to admit him into a psychiatric ward, alleging he was acting belligerent toward them. When that didn’t work, they charged him with […]
  
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• Restaurant worker in Tempo lawsuit speaks-out

  22-07-2020 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  Mike Dolce has worked at Tempo more than 8 years. In addition to working as a server in the restaurant, he would also work the private parties. He remembers one night when he worked a large private party instead of getting the 1,200 gratuity, he left with just his hourly pay amounting to a total […]
  
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