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• News 4 Investigates: BPD officer who shot man over the weekend is among top 10 percent of officers with most complaints

  14-09-2020 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The officer involved in the shooting of a 60-year-old Buffalo man this weekend has fired his gun at least one other time while on the job, News 4 Investigates has learned. Officer Karl Schultz is among the top ten percent of officers with the most citizen and excessive force complaints over the past […]
  
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• Man shot by BPD over the weekend charged with assault, criminal weapon possession

  14-09-2020 23:22 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The man who was shot by Buffalo Police over the weekend as they responded to a mental health call has been charged with second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Willie Henley, 60, of Buffalo, was arraigned virtually from ECMC. He has been remanded without bail pending the completion of two […]
  
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• “The Drew Barrymore Show” premieres on Channel 4

  14-09-2020 23:11 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The Drew Barrymore show made its debut on Channel 4 on Monday. Celebrity guests for the inaugural episode included a Charlie’s Angels reunion. MORE: News 4 chats with Drew Barrymore about her new show She even had a virtual live audience for the show. You can watch the Drew Barrymore show each weekday […]
  
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• Amherst Town Supervisor: Amherst faces close to $14 million revenue shortfall without federal assistance

  14-09-2020 22:10 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – Without federal aid for state and local governments, local municipalities will face shortfalls leading to more unemployment and economic hardship for Western New Yorkers, local leaders warn. Congressman Brian Higgins and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa spoke Monday about the issues facing local towns. Kulpa says the Town of Amherst faces close […]
  
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• Williamsville School District decides not to hire 43 new teachers

  14-09-2020 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The Williamsville School Board has decided not to hire dozens of new teachers after changing up its learning model. “Due to the changes in the instructional model, 43 candidates were not recommended for approval to the Board of Education,” the district said in a Monday statement. “However, we are considering them for future […]
  
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• Theaters to come together for Virtual Curtain Up! 2020

  14-09-2020 20:57 via wivb.com
  
  Virtual Curtain Up! 2020 will showcase western New York's local theaters via an online presentation.
  
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• 2 new cases of COVID-19 found in Wyoming County

  14-09-2020 20:32 via wivb.com
  
  So far, more than 14,000 tests in the county have turned out negative.
  
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• WATCH: Mayor Brown says BPD will launch Behavioral Health Team in October

  14-09-2020 20:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the formation of the Buffalo Police Department’s Behavioral Health Team. Brown says the team will begin work in October. It’s a collaboration between police and Endeavor Health. Captain Amber Beyer will oversee the Behavioral Health Team, or “BHT.” Officers, lieutenants, and clinicians will make up the BHT, Brown […]
  
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• Mayor Brown to hold press conference Monday afternoon

  14-09-2020 20:25 via wivb.com
  We’re expected to hear from Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown at 2:30 p.m. You can watch the press conference live in the video above.
  
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• Mayor Brown says BPD will launch Behavioral Health Team in October

  14-09-2020 20:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the formation of the Buffalo Police Department’s Behavioral Health Team. Brown says the team will begin work in October. It’s a collaboration between police and Endeavor Health. Captain Amber Beyer will oversee the Behavioral Health Team, or “BHT.” Officers, lieutenants, and clinicians will make up the BHT, Brown […]
  
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• Dunkirk man arrested for allegedly striking another Dunkirk resident in head with an ax

  14-09-2020 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Dunkirk man was arrested this past Saturday after hitting another Dunkirk resident on the right side of the head with an ax, police say. 33-year-old Brian Nowak was taken into custody and arraigned in Dunkirk City Court. Police tell News 4 Nowak is charged with second-degree assault and sent to the Chautauqua […]
  
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• COVID-19 Report Card now shows data for school districts

  14-09-2020 20:12 via wivb.com
  
  In order to keep updated numbers, school districts are supposed to report any new numbers each day.
  
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• Tee It Up for the Troops supports veterans and active military members

  14-09-2020 18:01 via wivb.com
  
  Organizers are taking steps to keep people safe from COVID-19.
  
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• 4 WNY locations nominated for State and National Registers of Historic Places

  14-09-2020 17:38 via wivb.com
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York State Board for Historic Preservation's recommendations on Monday morning.
  
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• Huddle for Hunger, blind volunteer inspires others

  14-09-2020 17:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has teamed up with the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Independent Health for “Huddle for Hunger.” Donations from the online campaign will go to FeedMore WNY. Our Gabrielle Mediak shares the story of one volunteer who despite being totally blind, is helping tackle hunger. “I call my blindness a challenge […]
  
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• 15 new positive COVID cases reported in Niagara County since Friday morning

  14-09-2020 17:14 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Niagara County health officials are reporting 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,675. As of now, there are 44 active cases in the county, 42 isolating at home, and two in the hospital. The death toll remains at 101, 1,530 individuals have […]
  
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• 2 arrested after 3-vehicle crash in Cheektowaga

  14-09-2020 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  One of the people facing charges is a teenager.
  
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• Erie County Executive announces members of Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Task Force

  14-09-2020 16:40 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–On Monday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced appointees for the Erie County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Task Force. According to officials, this is in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 203. The thirteen members of the task force include: Joseph Agro, Esq.                  […]
  
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• UB ranks among best colleges in US

  14-09-2020 16:38 via wivb.com
  
  For seven straight years, UB has made it into the Top 50 Public Universities, ranking at number 34 this time around.
  
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• Smile Cookie Campaign back at Tim Hortons this week

  14-09-2020 16:12 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)–As if football being back wasn’t enough to smile about, the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is back for its 24th year!  From September 14 to September 20, 100% of proceeds from each Smile Cookie purchase will support local charities. Tim Hortons says, to participate in this year’s campaign, you can visit your local Tim […]
  
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• TSA: Albion woman brings loaded gun to Philadelphia airport

  14-09-2020 16:02 via wivb.com
  
  She "now faces stiff federal financial civil penalties," the TSA says.
  
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• Lesser demand for gas leads to lower prices as Fall approaches

  14-09-2020 15:36 via wivb.com
  
  One year ago, the national average was $2.57, while the state's was $2.73.
  
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• Nearly $60,000 awarded to NYS schools, organizations from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

  14-09-2020 15:06 via wivb.com
  
  “This year, many teachers, libraries, and literacy organizations are facing new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer and Dollar General Literacy Foundation board member.
  
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• Speed cameras near Buffalo schools to be activated at later time

  14-09-2020 14:22 via wivb.com
  
  Officials say the earliest they may be activated is next week.
  
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• WATCH: Catherine Shick shares how Huddle for Hunger aims to tackle childhood hunger in WNY

  14-09-2020 13:44 via wivb.com
  
  FeedMore WNY's Catherine Shick joined us on Monday morning.
  
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• Man fatally stabbed on Barnard Street

  14-09-2020 12:28 via wivb.com
  
  The victim and the suspect were known to each other, and police say they're still looking for the suspect.
  
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• Activists call for change after police shoot man during response to crisis call

  14-09-2020 05:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –Community activists are calling for change after a man was shot by police during a mental health crisis call. Protesters spent several hours calling on the city to defund the police, saying they’d like to see the city to move funds away from the police department and put it towards mental health […]
  
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• Family of Quan Carson holds celebration in his honor

  14-09-2020 04:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Buffalo family is giving back to the community, in honor of their lost loved one.Quan Carson’s family hosted Quan Day at MLK Park Sunday. Carson was killed on Northland Avenue three years ago. His family says this annual celebration is to raise awareness for unsolved cases while also supporting Quan’s legacy. “We […]
  
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• Local organizations team up for Pediatric Cancer Awareness fundraiser

  14-09-2020 04:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-The PUNT Foundation and Roswell Park’s Courage of Carly Fund are teaming up with Niagara Chocolates. It’s part of Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Sunday morning people could buy a 10-pack of the candy bars at Tops Markets across Western New York to benefit both organizations. Roswell Park says this campaign is helping to […]
  
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• Sean Ryan calls to shutdown crematorium

  14-09-2020 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)– Assemblyman Sean Ryan is calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to temporarily shut down a Northtowns crematorium. A plume of thick black smoke was seen rising from Amigone Funeral Home on Thursday.In a statement, the owner says the smoke was the result of a system bypass. Ryan says the initial […]
  
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• Bills backer bars say no tailgating is bad for business

  14-09-2020 00:35 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)–Normally around this time, there would still be Bills fans leaving the stadium either to go home or sticking around to celebrate Sunday’s win. This year it’s a lot quieter. Because fans are not allowed inside Bills stadium, there can’t be any tailgating.That means these lots that would normally be packed are […]
  
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