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• Red Cross hosts blood drive in honor of young boy killed in Town of Tonawanda fire

  13-08-2020 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Red Cross hosted a blood drive today honoring a young boy who died in a fire in the Town of Tonawanda. Seth Creenan died when a fire ripped through his family’s home in Tonawanda in 2018. The blood drive was held at Glendale Elementary School where he attended school. We […]
  
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• Despite warnings, fans try and catch glimpse of the action at Sahlen Field

  13-08-2020 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Despite warnings from city officials, baseball fans are doing anything they can to see inside Sahlen Field. Outside the ballpark on Oak Street, fans sported Blue Jays, Marlins, and even Bisons gear. One man tells us he drove all the way from Arizona to witness history on the diamond. “It’s almost like the […]
  
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• After Grand Island project dies, Amazon no longer pursuing new location in Erie County

  13-08-2020 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  After exploring a plan to build a warehouse in Grand Island, Amazon is now turning its sights away from Erie County.
  
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• State appeals controversial ruling on Cuomo’s order restricting weddings to 50 or fewer guests

  13-08-2020 22:06 via wivb.com
  
  AKRON, N.Y. (WIVB)–The state has appealed last week’s controversial ruling that shot down Governor Andrew Cuomo’s order that restricted weddings to 50 or fewer guests. In an unusual move, the state requested an expedited appeal hearing to stop the Aug. 22 wedding of one of the two couples who sued to have their weddings at […]
  
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• City of Niagara Falls installing dropbox for residents to pay parking violation fines

  13-08-2020 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–The City of Niagara Falls says it’s installing a dropbox at the entrance of the Municipal Court Building at 1925 Main Street. In response to COVID-19 guidelines, this dropbox will be for parking violation fines, as an effort to decrease foot traffic at the city’s courthouse. Officials say, residents visiting the Municipal […]
  
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• Harvey Weinstein expected to appear virtually in Erie County for extradition

  13-08-2020 21:05 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–According to the Erie County DA’s Office, Harvey Weinstein is expected to appear virtually for extradition at 11:30 a.m. Friday. He’s currently at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, which is why the proceeding is taking place in Erie County. Officials tell us LA wants to extradite him to California for prosecution.
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced to sex offender probation for unlawful surveillance

  13-08-2020 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–28-year-old Glendale Snead of Buffalo has been sentenced to five years of sex offender probation for unlawful surveillance by a State Supreme Court Justice on Thursday. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office says Buffalo Police investigated after the victim filed a complaint with the department’s Special Victims Unit. Officials tell us a search […]
  
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• Flag-raising ceremony celebrates achievements of Buffalo’s Puerto Rican and Hispanic community

  13-08-2020 20:28 via wivb.com
  
  Mayor Byron Brown attended the ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo announces $17 million in funding for shoreline communities

  13-08-2020 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  Cuomo established the Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI) to help shoreline communities affected by flooding in recent years.
  
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• Nearly 2 tons of marijuana worth more than $8 million seized at Peace Bridge

  13-08-2020 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers say they selected a shipment labeled as"7 skids of lightning" for further examination.
  
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• NY sets another daily testing record for COVID-19

  13-08-2020 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  "New York State continues to stay vigilant in the face of an ongoing crisis across the country as we pursue a phased reopening," Governor Cuomo said.
  
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• Schumer: Nearly 6,100 local workers, services in postal operations could be cut

  13-08-2020 16:45 via wivb.com
  
  The U.S. Senator came to Buffalo on Thursday morning to discuss the matter.
  
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• 4 more cases of COVID-19 found in Niagara County

  13-08-2020 16:38 via wivb.com
  
  1,379 people have recovered, while 99 others have died.
  
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• Man indicted on murder charge after death of 71-year-old Town of Tonawanda woman

  13-08-2020 15:55 via wivb.com
  
  If Joshua Wilson is convicted, he could spend up to 25 years in prison.
  
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• Vehicle found at edge of Buffalo River near Smith Street

  13-08-2020 15:36 via wivb.com
  
  It appears the vehicle was left there by someone. No injuries were reported.
  
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• US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

  13-08-2020 14:48 via wivb.com
  
  The Labor Department said applications fell to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week.
  
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• Overloaded dryer causes fire at Lockport hotel

  13-08-2020 14:30 via wivb.com
  
  After stretching a hose line, the fire inside the dryer was quickly extinguished.
  
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• Lucille Ball Comedy Festival going virtual this year

  13-08-2020 13:34 via wivb.com
  
  The festival will recognize National Comedy Center Advisory Board Member Carl Reiner.
  
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• Lewiston mother transforms sun room into classroom

  13-08-2020 07:29 via wivb.com
  
  LEWSITSON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lewiston mother transformed her sunroom into a classroom for her daughters. Brittany Tabbi is a mother of two girls, ages 2 and 5. Her 5-year-old is going into Kindergarten this year and eager to learn! With all the uncertainty surrounding schools, Tabbi decided to use this time to try out […]
  
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• Williamsville parents given opportunity to question district on reopening plan

  13-08-2020 05:09 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wednesday was the first opportunity Williamsville parents were able to directly ask school district leaders questions on their reopening plan. Superintendent Scott Martzloff opened the district’s first discussion session by outlining how students can expect to learn this fall. “With having to do social distancing, there’s no way we can have […]
  
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• One dead in Dunkirk after vehicle strikes tree

  13-08-2020 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)–One person is dead in Dunkirk after they struck a tree. Police tell News 4 officers responded to the single-car crash at about 4:18 p.m. on Wednesday. Dunkirk Police say it happened in the 600 block of S. Roberts Road. They are not releasing the victim’s name until the family is notified.
  
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• Queen City getting good reviews from the Blue Jays and MLB

  13-08-2020 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Being a minor league field, Sahlen Field needed a lot of upgrades to be the temporary home of the Jays. A lot of people doubted that Buffalo would be able to pull this off, especially in such a short time, but it seems the upgrades were up to par for players and commentators. […]
  
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• New charges announced in March shooting death case

  13-08-2020 02:49 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Cheektowaga man accused of fatally shooting a convenience store worker is now also charged with attempted murder. Prosecutors say Travis Zukic fired a shot at a police officer who went to investigate the shooting. The 28-year old was arraigned for attempted murder and for second-degree murder. Police say back in March, he […]
  
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• Summer tennis program honors local teen who died in hot air balloon crash

  13-08-2020 02:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Buffalo summer youth program continues to honor one of its interns who died in a tragic accident more than six years ago. Mayor Byron Brown and the Police Athletic League came together to celebrate the end of another season of the ‘Love to Serve’ tennis camp. The six week program gives the […]
  
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• Lancaster Central School District offering hybrid and remote learning model

  13-08-2020 02:22 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)–Lancaster Central School District says it will utilize a hybrid model for the start of the upcoming school year to adhere to Governor Cuomo’s mandates. Officials tell News 4, 73% of respondents to the LCSD Family Intent Survey said they want as much in-person schooling as possible. The hybrid model will use an […]
  
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• Tops looking to fill 100 positions, holding hiring event next week

  13-08-2020 01:27 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)–Tops Friendly Markets is looking to fill 100 positions. Tops has part-time and full time openings in their warehouse and transportation centers. The company is holding a hiring event at the Tops Lancaster warehouse next Tuesday. You could earn up to $17 an hour plus a $1,000 bonus within 90 days, along with […]
  
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• WATCH: Experts say not taking kids to get shots at the doctor’s office during pandemic can be dangerous

  13-08-2020 01:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Research shows a lot of parents are thinking twice about taking their kids to the doctor’s office to get their shots during the pandemic. But, experts say that can dangerous to your child’s health. Dr. Lisa Moreno with Fidelis Care joined us live to talk more about this.
  
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• D’Youville College plans to help students adjust to the new normal on campus

  13-08-2020 00:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – Students will be returning to a new type of normal at D’Youville College. Just like many colleges and universities throughout Western New York, D’Youville is getting ready to welcome its students back to campus and reopen its classrooms. “Some people are scared, some people are excited and we’re gonna be navigating […]
  
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• Williamsville reopening plan leaves some parents frustrated and looking for answers — several community forums planned

  13-08-2020 00:44 via wivb.com
  Williamsville Central School District is taking on a hybrid reopening plan, like many districts in Western New York The plan includes a fully virtual option and hybrid option. Many local parents say the reopening plan is vague and leaves them with questions about child care, face masks, and virtual learning. “We don’t really have a […]
  
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• Today would have been opening day for the Erie County Fair

  13-08-2020 00:41 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)–Today would have been opening day for the Erie County Fair, but the fairgrounds are empty because of the pandemic. This is only the second time in fair history the fair has been canceled. The first time was in 1943 in response to World War II. Although the “Best 12 Days of Summer” […]
  
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• Students across WNY learning how to create 3D printed prosthetics

  13-08-2020 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Students across Western New York are lending a hand to people who might need help.  The program “Hand in Hand” brings students together to learn how to create 3D printed prosthetics. It’s part of a partnership between AT&T and Western New York STEM Hub. It’s a two-week summer program with a goal to […]
  
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• Vape shop workers arraigned for allegedly selling to minors

  13-08-2020 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Two men accused of selling vape products to minors were arraigned this week.  The two men worked at two different smoke shops.  Prosecutors say both men sold two disposable vape pens to a minor who did not show ID.  One of the men worked at Xpress Smoke on Abbott Road, the other worked at […]
  
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