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• Group of Buffalo Public Schools students use district’s virtual learning inappropriately

  27-08-2020 23:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A spokesperson for Buffalo Public Schools says the district is aware of a situation where several students used its virtual learning program, Schoology, inappropriately. Officials tell us the students were able to gain access and use the academic chat and discussion features inappropriately in a group they created. The district’s IT department has […]
  
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• State deploying “SWAT team” to open free rapid testing sites in WNY

  27-08-2020 23:40 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–Just days after Governor Cuomo announced the state raised a caution flag for Western New York, he says they’re now flying it even higher. That’s after the infection rate jumped to 2% across the region. According to the governor, more than 100 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported yesterday for our region. Western New […]
  
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• Teachers Union: West Valley schools to bring students back into classroom five days per week

  27-08-2020 23:09 via wivb.com
  
  The school board in the West Valley Central School District has decided to bring students back into the building five days a week, according to the president of the West Valley Teacher Association.
  
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• How much PPE is available for farm workers?

  27-08-2020 22:54 via wivb.com
  
  "Not all of the employers are providing the necessary equipment," the Western New York associate coordinator for Rural Migrant Ministry said of farmers.
  
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• It’s Major League, but less than an event without the fans

  27-08-2020 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Wednesday qualified as one of the more unusual days of my long journalism career. For starters, it was the first time I had to agree to have my temperature taken to gain admittance to a game. I was fine, which wasn’t surprising since I’d had my annual checkup the day before. A Blue Jays […]
  
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• Tonawanda Creek in Pendleton reopening to two-way traffic tomorrow

  27-08-2020 21:55 via wivb.com
  
  PENDLETON, N.Y. (WIVB)–Legislator Tony Nemi in Niagara County says work on Tonawanda Creek Road, between Irish Road and Campbell Boulevard, is finishing up. The road will reopen to two-way traffic tomorrow. According to county officials, the project is the last piece of the bi-county Tonawanda Creek slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction effort that also included […]
  
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• National Fuel warning customers of collections scam

  27-08-2020 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)–National Fuel is warning customers of a recent collections scam. Officials say the scammers, posing as National Fuel representatives, are contacting customers and saying the customer has 45 minutes to pay their bill or service will be disconnected. The company reminds customers it does not disconnect gas service without following its proper collections […]
  
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• Health officials in Chautauqua County report increase of 37 confirmed cases of COVID-19

  27-08-2020 21:28 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–On Thursday, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported 37 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The jump puts the total number of confirmed cases in the county at 352, and there are now 76 active cases. Newly announced cases include: Three persons under the age of 18 A […]
  
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• Up to $7,500 being offered for arrest in 2018 homicide on Delaware Ave.

  27-08-2020 20:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in the homicide of Michael Moffit. Moffit was killed on July 21, 2018, on Delaware Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Authorities urge citizens to come forward with information. Anyone that has information can contact Crime […]
  
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• Former Boy Scouts council president charged with sexually abusing children

  27-08-2020 20:17 via wivb.com
  
  If convicted, Meyers could spend up to seven years in prison.
  
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• WNY still flying “caution flag” with higher than average COVID test results

  27-08-2020 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  If a college has 100 cases, or if five percent of the on-site population gets it, remote learning must take place for two weeks. In this scenario, students can stay on campus, but they can't enter classrooms.
  
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• Rep. Jacobs explains mistaken vote in Congressional Record

  27-08-2020 17:40 via wivb.com
  
  The vote was on the Delivering For America Act.
  
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• 5 more COVID-19 cases found in Niagara County

  27-08-2020 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  More than 69,000 people there have been tested for the virus.
  
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• 3 members of Buffalo State faculty and staff test positive for COVID-19

  27-08-2020 15:47 via wivb.com
  
  As of Thursday morning, 9,407 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Erie County, with nearly half of those cases being found in Buffalo residents.
  
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• Neal Dobbins, the MVP against gun violence in Buffalo

  27-08-2020 14:35 via wivb.com
  
  “Being a black man, in my line of work and as passionate as I am about it, I don’t have the luxury to give in to hopelessness,” he said.
  
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• 3 more COVID cases found in Cattaraugus County

  27-08-2020 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  The new cases, which bring the county's total to 153 since the start of the pandemic, were found in two women and a man.
  
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• National Night Out in Dunkirk postponed

  27-08-2020 13:36 via wivb.com
  
  There's no new date scheduled yet, but police say the National Night Out will be rescheduled "once the situation settles down."
  
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• Buffalo police vehicle involved in crash at East and Hertel

  27-08-2020 12:33 via wivb.com
  
  One civilian was taken to ECMC.
  
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• 9 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Chautauqua County

  27-08-2020 06:18 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Chautauqua County health officials reported nine new positive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total to 315. Among the nine are a person under the age of 18, a young female adult, a man in his 20s, two men and two women in their 40s, and a man and female in their […]
  
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• Buffalo Women’s Hockey Pros Prepare for Uncertain Futures

  27-08-2020 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue in Toronto and Edmonton, the Sabres aren’t the only Buffalo hockey pros itching to get back on the ice. “We want to bring an Isobel Cup back home to Buffalo,” Buffalo Beauts General Manager Nate Oliver said. The Beauts’ 2019-20 campaign came to an end in the […]
  
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• After more than 500 days at the SPCA shelter, pit bull finds a home

  27-08-2020 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–A shelter dog in Niagara County has a reason to celebrate on National Dog Day, he’s found a home. Joey is a pit bull mix we first told you about last month. The Niagara County SPCA says he spent more than 500 days at the shelter. Joey now holds the record for […]
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Laura weakens to Category 3 storm after making landfall, ‘catastrophic’ storm surge continues

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Laura weakens to Category 2 storm after making landfall, ‘catastrophic’ storm surge continues

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Laura weakens to Category 2 storm after making landfall, 1st death reported

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 1 storm, 1st death reported

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• Laura weakens to tropical storm, bringing damaging winds and flooding rainfall as it moves inland

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 1 storm, 1st death reported

  27-08-2020 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  Hurricane Laura is inching closer to the United States as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast overnight.
  
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• Scott Norwood’s “wide-right” jersey up for auction

  27-08-2020 04:36 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–You can now get your hands on a piece of Bills history, but it may come with some heartbreak. The jersey that Scott Norwood wore during the “wide-right” kick at Super Bowl XXV is now up for auction. Its current price…$24,000. The auction ends Sunday. If you want to place your bid, click here.
  
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• If gyms, fitness centers don’t follow the guidance rules they could face penalties, Erie County Exec. says

  27-08-2020 04:12 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Monday marked the first day gyms across the state could reopen under guidance from the state and counties, and if owners don’t follow those rules, they could face penalties. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says he put out a blanket order allowing gyms and fitness centers to reopen, as long as they […]
  
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• Illusionist brings socially distanced magic shows to your backyard

  27-08-2020 04:08 via wivb.com
  
  WESTERN AND CENTRAL N.Y. , (WIVB) — From Planet Hollywood Casino, to your own backyard! Illusionist Leon Etienne is bringing socially distanced magic shows to WNY and CNY! Etienne’s love for magic began at just 12-years-old. ” My grandparents gave me the gift of magic,” he said. “They gave me my first magic kit and […]
  
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• Buffalo Black Achievers launch Black Quotes Campaign to raise scholarship funds

  27-08-2020 03:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Buffalo Black Achievers and The Giving Project have teamed up to raise funds and awareness for the Black Achiever Scholarship Fund with a new project. The Black Quotes Campaign features a series of T-Shirts from prominent black leaders with inspirational quotes on work ethic. “Positivity is part of our organization,” said Herbert L. […]
  
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• Window smashed at Congressman Tom Reed’s Office

  27-08-2020 03:19 via wivb.com
  
  CORNING, N.Y. (WIVB)–Congressman Tom Reed is condemning an act of violence at his New York office. Police are investigating tonight, after someone threw a brick through the window. It happened at his office in his hometown of Corning. Broken glass was left scattered across the office early this morning. There are no reports of injuries. […]
  
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• Driver taken to hospital as tractor-trailer on fire hangs off overpass of 190 W

  27-08-2020 02:59 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB)–West Seneca Police say Mineral Springs Road is closed at the Thruway overpass. There are several delays on 190 West as well for a tractor-trailer on fire hanging off the overpass. Police say the driver of the tractor-trailer was ejected and transported to the hospital with burns. They ask motorists to avoid […]
  
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• Kindergarten through 4th grade classes return to Nardin Academy in-person

  27-08-2020 01:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Some students at Nardin Academy went back to school today, in person. Kindergarten through fourth grade returned to the Cleveland Ave. campus. Young students at Nardin Academy lined up at the door for the first day of school with their backpacks, masks, and temperature checks. It looks a lot different than a typical […]
  
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• Erie County Executive says if people don’t take precautions, ban on Bills game may extend into October

  27-08-2020 00:56 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says our infection rate in Western New York could lead to the state announcing no fans will be allowed inside football stadiums indefinitely, especially as the region’s rates are higher than the rest of the state.  While the Bills announced yesterday no fans will be there for the […]
  
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• Colden Elementary School providing plenty of room to breathe with outdoor classrooms

  27-08-2020 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  COLDEN, N.Y. (WIVB)–In two weeks, many schools across our region will open doors to students, and Colden Elementary School is providing plenty of room to breathe with outdoor classrooms. “Getting to create this was just like a memorable experience.” Kalei Brautlacht used to go to Colden Elementary School. Now as a school custodian there, she […]
  
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• DA: A game of Pokemon Go — was what started a shooting in the City of Tonawanda that left one man dead and a police detective injured

  27-08-2020 00:16 via wivb.com
  
  Matthew Gerwitz, 28, of City of Townawanda was arraigned Wednesday on 12 separate charges related to a shooting that resulted in the death of 32-year-old Joseph Marasco and injured City of Tonawanda police detective David Ljiljanich on May 26th. Gerwitz is facing 6 counts of first-degree attempted murder, 5 counts of a weapon position and […]
  
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• UB’s Operation Doorhanger warns students of the dangers of off-campus parties

  27-08-2020 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  Student volunteers with the University at Buffalo hit the streets Wednesday putting door hangers on homes of residents and students who live near the campus, for the university’s Operation Doorhanger program. “Every year, we do operation doorhanger just to let our students know that this is a family neighborhood, university heights is a family neighborhood.This […]
  
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