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• Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay

  10-10-2020 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday made his first public appearance since returning to the White House after being treated for the coronavirus. The White House has refused to declare that he is no longer contagious, and the gathering of hundreds of people on the South Lawn went ahead despite the guidance of [...]
  
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• People pack Letchworth State Park to check out fall foliage

  10-10-2020 21:34 via wivb.com
  
  CASTILE, N.Y. (WIVB) - The mix of warmth and peak fall foliage was a little too much for one of Western New York's most popular destinations this time of year. The Fall weather drew lots of visitors out to Letchworth State Park Saturday , so many that the park announced it closed temporarily. In a [...]
  
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• Letchworth State Park closed Saturday due to high visitor density

  10-10-2020 21:34 via wivb.com
  
  CASTILE, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Fall weather drew lots of visitors out to Letchworth State Park Saturday , so many that the park announced it is now closed to incoming visitors. In a Facebook post, the park states that as of 12:30 p.m. it's closed to incoming traffic due to high visitor density. If you're [...]
  
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• Wheatfield man accused of killing his father charged with murder

  10-10-2020 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)--A Wheatfield man is facing a murder charge for allegedly killing his father. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a call just after 7:30 a.m. this morning reporting a father and son domestic incident on Hill Road in the Town of Wheatfield. Officials tell News 4 the caller reported that he believed the [...]
  
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• Peace in the Parks

  10-10-2020 17:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has rolled out a new project this fall.News 4's Gabrielle Mediak joins us in Riverside Park with more on "Peace in the Parks." Today is World Mental Health Day and it's the perfect time to enjoy some peace in the park with these socially distanced hearts. "We have [...]
  
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• Arrest made in murder of Niagara Falls woman

  10-10-2020 16:55 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)--Niagara Falls Police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting from last week. 20-year-old Michael Mease is accused of killing Shakiya Boyce on September 29th. Police say the shooting happened near 20th Street and Center Avenue. Mease is being charged with murder and is being held at the Niagara County Jail.
  
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• DEC investigating contamination at site of plane crash that killed Steve Barnes and his niece

  10-10-2020 14:28 via wivb.com
  
  GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating contamination at the crash site in Genesee County. They say there was no effect on the surface water or drinking water. The DEC says any contamination is largely contained to the point of impact and they're working to clean it up. The sheriff says the [...]
  
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• Report: Tennesse Titans have no new positive tests

  10-10-2020 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--The NFL Network is reporting the Tennesse Titans have no new positive tests from yesterday's round of COVID-19 testing. That means the Bills game is still on for Tuesday night is still on. The Titans plan to reopen their facilities today.
  
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• NFL says Tennesse Titans have no new positive tests for second straight day

  10-10-2020 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--The NFL confirmed Saturday the Tennesse Titans have no new positive tests from yesterday's round of COVID-19 testing. That means the Bills game is still on for Tuesday night is still on. The Titans plan to reopen their facilities today.
  
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• NFL: No new positive COVID-19 tests reported for Titans, second consecutive day

  10-10-2020 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are no new positive cases of COVID-19 for the Tennessee Titans from Friday’s round of testing, according to NFL officials. Brian McCarthy, of the NFL confirmed with News 2 there were no new positive cases to report as of Saturday morning. Titans spokesperson Robbie Bohren told News 2 the Titans [...]
  
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• From Niagara Co. to the Southern Tier, elections officials work through busiest election season of their careers

  10-10-2020 05:20 via wivb.com
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB-TV) – It's an election year unlike any other, with mail-in voting being one of the biggest hurdles for elections staff everywhere. From Niagara County to the Southern Tier, elections officials are adapting. Erie County Republican Board of Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr and his Democratic counterpart Jeremy Zellner are asking voters to do [...]
  
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• Some school zone speed cameras are being activated next week

  10-10-2020 02:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--If you drive in a school zone in Buffalo, you're gonna wanna hear this. The speed cameras are being activated next week Tuesday. If you're caught speeding you'll get a $50 fine. Only some of the cameras will be turned on initially. That includes:
  
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• Sass shows little girls that anything is possible

  10-10-2020 02:33 via wivb.com
  
  As a young goalie, Kimberley Sass didn’t lack for role models. Her father, Robert, was a former goaltender who coached her youth teams in Amherst and supported her every step of the way. Sass also lived around the corner from a pretty fair netminder. Guy name of Dominik Hasek. Hasek was at his peak when [...]
  
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• Vandals forcing dozens of older adults in South Buffalo to miss out on lunches, games, programs

  10-10-2020 02:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--A pair of vandals is forcing dozens of older adults in South Buffalo to miss out on lunches, games, and programs. The folks at the Valley Community Association have a message for the duo who were caught on video stealing the catalytic convert out of this van, that’s used for senior services. "Think [...]
  
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• Family cuts ribbon on new Rachael Wierzbicki memorial bench at Green Lake

  10-10-2020 02:15 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)--An Orchard Park woman who police say was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend is being remembered in a special way. The family of Rachael Wierzbicki cut the ribbon for a new memorial bench at Green Lake today. Her parents tell us they've also created the Rachael Warrior Foundation to help women [...]
  
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• The deadline for filing taxes is coming up next week, and not getting another extension

  10-10-2020 01:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--2020 has turned many of our lives upside down, the worldwide COVID pandemic, a recession, and a presidential election year like none other. For many folks, filing taxes got shoved down the priority list, and they filed for an extension, which State Tax Commissioner Michael Schmidt says also applies to state taxes. "Because [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo calls out school districts for not doing enough to keep communities informed

  10-10-2020 01:42 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling out dozens of school districts for not doing enough keep their communities informed. He announced 42 districts in the state are not sending information about COVID cases and testing to the state. The governor says this information is critical for student safety, and for parents making the best decisions about [...]
  
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• Next presidential debate canceled, third debate still planned

  10-10-2020 01:36 via wivb.com
  
  The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off.
  
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• BPO Music Director discusses a concert series you can enjoy in comfy clothes

  10-10-2020 01:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Music helps so many of us these days and that includes the music of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. They're not hosting live concerts right now, but they have found a way to provide concerts on demand in your home. BPO Music Director Joann Falletta joined us tonight to talk about the concert series.
  
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• Higgins seeks looser border crossing restrictions after Canada allows American family members over

  10-10-2020 01:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Canada has added a new exemption to its restriction on border crossings to allow American relatives of Canadian citizens to enter and see their loved ones. This allowance does require a 14-day quarantine. Now, Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins is asking the US government to make the same exception. The border between the US [...]
  
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• Bills fans look ahead to Titans game

  10-10-2020 01:06 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills fans are used to sticking with their team through the ups and downs. Which is why they've had no problem sticking by the Buffalo Bills' side throughout these scheduling woes. It was a week of back and forth before the league announced the Bills-Titans game would be pushed to [...]
  
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• Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help put on administrative leave

  10-10-2020 01:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Another priest has been place on administrative leave in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese.  Bishop Edward Scharfenberger put Father Donald Lutz, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, on administrative leave. The independent review board is investigating two allegations from the 70s of child sex abuse.  No one has been appointed as [...]
  
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• Chris Collins attorneys oppose reporting to prison

  10-10-2020 00:58 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Attorneys for former Congressman Chris Collins continue to argue he should not be going to prison. He's due to report to a federal facility in Florida on Tuesday. His legal team filed a document which says, in part, "there is a significant and unjustifiable risk that Collins will contract COVID-19 in prison, putting him at [...]
  
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• Chris Collins attorneys continue to argue he should not go to prison

  10-10-2020 00:58 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Attorneys for former Congressman Chris Collins continue to argue he should not be going to prison. He's due to report to a federal facility in Florida on Tuesday. His legal team filed a document that says, in part, "there is a significant and unjustifiable risk that Collins will contract COVID-19 in prison, putting him at [...]
  
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• Erie County, area towns feeling financial squeeze in wake of the COVID-19 Pause Order

  10-10-2020 00:53 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--It’s a grim situation but Erie County and several local municipalities hope to bounce back from the loss of sales tax revenue due to the shutdown.  The Town of Amherst experienced a $7.38 million loss in sales tax and other revenue from the COVID-19 Pause Order causing an increase in the tax [...]
  
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• Cuomo says small group of "hot spots" driving up statewide COVID-19 infection rate

  10-10-2020 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Andrew Cuomo says a small group of "hot spots" are driving up the statewide COVID-19 infection rate. The positivity rate in the so-called "red zone" is seven-times higher than everywhere else in New York over the past three weeks. The state has been closely monitoring activity in 20 zip codes with infection rates close [...]
  
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• Rate of local students testing positive is far below 1%

  10-10-2020 00:21 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--We are officially one month into the school year and many students are getting high marks for following the COVID protocol. The rate of local students testing positive is far below 1%. Even though some of the bigger school districts like Buffalo, Ken-Ton, and Williamsville are still learning from home, most kids in WNY are [...]
  
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