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• Your Local Election Headquarters: Addressing claims of mail-in voting fraud

  06-11-2020 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--In the days since the election The president has come out, raising questions about mail-in votes. Last night, he claimed those ballots are illegal. The president has not provided evidence to prove his allegations. Today we talked with constitutional law expert James Gardner. He says fraud in US elections is next to zero. [...]
  
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• The Vegan Center opens, answering the call of Western New York's growing vegan community

  06-11-2020 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - As Western New York's vegan community continues to grow, a new multi-purpose, vegan-centered hub has sprung up in the City of Tonawanda. The Vegan Center, 60 Broad St., opened its doors for a first event on Oct. 31. The sizable space used to be Complete Homecare. It includes a resource/reading area, [...]
  
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• Fire destroys farmhouse that has belonged to Cattaraugus County family for 101 years

  06-11-2020 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  OTTO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Flames ripped through a Cattaraugus County farmhouse on Halloween, resulting in a total loss. Eight fire companies and 30 fire trucks turned out to battle the blaze. Luckily, no one was injured- including any of the livestock- cattle, pigs, and chickens- that live on the farm. "Everyone was out of the [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo shuts down hope of Bills fans being allowed in the stadium

  06-11-2020 23:15 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Andrew Cuomo says Western New York has a problem on its hands. He singled out Erie County today, where cases have been surging for the past few days. The governor says the highest clusters are in Buffalo, Tonawanda, Hamburg, and Orchard Park. He's also shut down hope of Bills fans being allowed in the [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo shuts down any hope of Bills fans being allowed in the stadium

  06-11-2020 23:15 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Andrew Cuomo says Western New York has a problem on its hands. He singled out Erie County today, where cases have been surging for the past few days. The governor says the highest clusters are in Buffalo, Tonawanda, Hamburg, and Orchard Park. He's also shut down any hope of Bills fans being allowed in [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo says WNY has a problem on its hands with recent surge in COVID cases

  06-11-2020 23:15 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Andrew Cuomo says Western New York has a problem on its hands. He singled out Erie County today, where cases have been surging for the past few days. The governor says the highest clusters are in Buffalo, Tonawanda, Hamburg, and Orchard Park. He's also shut down any hope of Bills fans being allowed in [...]
  
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• Incoming travelers have mixed reaction to NY travel restrictions

  06-11-2020 23:14 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (WIVB) As travelers step off incoming flights at Buffalo Niagara International airport, they have mixed reactions and mixed knowledge of the updated travel restrictions which went into effect in New York State on Wednesday. As they leave the gates, they're greeted by members of New York's Air National Guard, including Lt. Kathleen Urtz. [...]
  
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• 4 the Fans: Seahawks vs. Bills

  06-11-2020 22:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--It's time for this Weeks 4 the Fans as we break down the big four talking points for the Bills this weekend. If you're not too much of an in the weeds person, this segment is for you. #1 Bills Going 7-2 The Bills have a big opportunity this weekend to improve their [...]
  
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• St. Joe's announces another case of COVID-19

  06-11-2020 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  According to the school, "all indications are that the three COVID-positive students were infected off campus during the weekend."
  
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• Positive COVID-19 case reported at Cleveland Hill Elementary School

  06-11-2020 20:49 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)--An individual in the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District has tested positive, the district says in a letter sent to parents and guardians on Friday. District officials say the person who tested positive was last known to be in the elementary school building on Tuesday. The district also says a local public [...]
  
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• Wegmans to install live outdoor cameras at busiest stores

  06-11-2020 20:43 via wivb.com
  
  Wegmans also announced that it will close its local stores at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
  
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• Aquarium of Niagara offering free admission to veterans, active military on Veterans Day

  06-11-2020 20:14 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Aquarium of Niagara is offering free admission to veterans and active military members on Veterans Day. Officials say they want to thank them for their service to our country by offering free admission. According to the aquarium, this is valid for walk-up ticketing only, and interested parties must show proof of [...]
  
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• Man jumps fence at Buffalo Airport, makes his way on to the runway

  06-11-2020 19:53 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)--NFTA Police say a 21-year-old man jumped over the fence at the Buffalo Airport on Friday and made his way on to the runway. Detectives tell us it happened around 12:30 p.m. He was quickly apprehended and taken into custody. Police say he faces criminal trespass charges.
  
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• Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center holding COVID testing Monday at Wrobel Towers

  06-11-2020 19:45 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)--Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct community COVID-19 testing from 1-4 p.m. on Monday. It will be at Wrobel Towers at 800 Niagara Ave. in the Cataract City. NFMMC says testing will be supported by CDGB funds allocated by the city. It will be free for city residents. Those being tested [...]
  
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• Canisius College student hit by vehicle, seriously injured

  06-11-2020 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--A Canisius College student is in the Critical Care Unit at ECMC, but Buffalo Police say he's in stable condition. Police tell News 4 the 21-year-old student was crossing Jefferson Avenue in the crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The student was taken to ECMC by ambulance [...]
  
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• Thruway expects to begin removal of toll booths in Lackawanna, Williamsville this month

  06-11-2020 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  This is part of the Thruway Authority's move toward cashless tolling.
  
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• Thruway Authority expects to begin removal of toll booths in Lackawanna, Williamsville this month

  06-11-2020 19:01 via wivb.com
  
  This is part of the Thruway Authority's move toward cashless tolling.
  
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• Watch live: Philadelphia to provide update on vote counting

  06-11-2020 18:17 via wivb.com
  
  Officials in the state's largest city plan to update the media on the progress of vote counting.Philadelphia's mayor and city commissioners have scheduled a news conference for 12:30 p.m. local time (ET).
  
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• Philadelphia Mayor: Trump needs to 'put his big boy pants on' and deal with election outcome

  06-11-2020 18:17 via wivb.com
  
  Officials in the state's largest city plan to update the media on the progress of vote counting.Philadelphia's mayor and city commissioners have scheduled a news conference for 12:30 p.m. local time (ET).
  
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• Gov. Cuomo concerned about rising COVID-19 cases in Erie, Monroe, Onondaga counties

  06-11-2020 18:06 via wivb.com
  
  The cases in those three regions have been rising, and Cuomo is concerned about microclusters forming.
  
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• Live election updates: Race to 270 continues, Biden says 'we're going to win this race'

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Protests develop in AZ as Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania, Nevada

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Protests develop in AZ as Biden takes lead in Nevada, Pennsylvania

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Protests develop in AZ as Biden maintains leads in GA, PA

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Pennsylvania judge rejects Republican case on provisional votes

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Joe Biden delivers remarks from Delaware as ballot counting continues

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Biden takes narrow lead in Pennsylvania, Georgia

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Biden takes narrow lead in PA, GA as protests develop in AZ

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Biden, Harris set to deliver remarks

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Biden, Harris expected to deliver remarks

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Live election updates: Biden, Harris deliver remarks in Delaware

  06-11-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  As remaining ballots are being counted in several key states, the path to the U.S. presidency is narrowing Friday.
  
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• Store clerk fatally shot on Bailey Avenue

  06-11-2020 13:35 via wivb.com
  
  The incident happened just before 10 p.m. at a gas station on the 100 block of Bailey Ave.
  
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• Will we find out Friday who the next president is?

  06-11-2020 13:00 via wivb.com
  
  By the Associated Press and Fox News counts, Biden needs just 6 more electoral college votes to reach the threshold of 270 and be declared the winner.
  
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• Buffalo's Best Heated Patio: 99 Brick Oven & Grille

  06-11-2020 12:43 via wivb.com
  
  99 Brick Oven & Grille has Buffalo's best heated patio!
  
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• Where is Buffalo's best Thanksgiving take-out?

  06-11-2020 12:16 via wivb.com
  
  Tell us here!
  
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• Battleground Pennsylvania: A look at the 2020 Election in Potter & McKean Counties

  06-11-2020 05:15 via wivb.com
  
  COUDERSPORT, Pa. (WIVB-TV) – On Thursday night, the gap was narrowing in Pennsylvania.Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump was leading the race in the Keystone state by mor than 115,000 votes. By Thursday night, Joe Biden closed the gap to just 26,000 votes, according to CBS.“Pennsylvanians have more choices on how they've been able to [...]
  
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• Niagara County Clerk warns of scammers warning about "Real ID" requirements

  06-11-2020 04:11 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - Niagara County clerk Joseph Jastrzemski says that someone is trying to obtain people's personal information through text messages urging people to comply with the upcoming Real ID requirements. Real ID or an enhanced driver's license will be needed for domestic air travel next October. Jastrzemski says if you receive an unsolicited text message [...]
  
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• You have through Dec. 3 to renew your driver's license in NYS

  06-11-2020 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - If your driver's license expired since the start of the pandemic, you have a little more time to renew it. Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order keeping otherwise-expired driver's licenses valid through Dec. 3. Visit your DMV website to find out how to renew your license.
  
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• Time is running out to apply for rent, mortgage assistance in Erie County and Buffalo

  06-11-2020 03:48 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - People in Buffalo and Erie County can apply for help to make rent or mortgage payments they've missed during the pandemic- but there isn't much time to put in your application. The payments are designed to help people who have lost income due to the pandemic. The "Live Well" Erie Emergency Rental and [...]
  
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• Buffalo mail carrier arrested at Peace Bridge with mail in his trunk

  06-11-2020 03:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) A Buffalo mail carrier is charged in a federal criminal complaint with 'delay or destruction of mail' after US Customs inspectors found 800 pieces of mail in the trunk of his car. Brandon Wilson, 27, of Buffalo, posted on his Facebook page on Monday that he was looking forward to a five [...]
  
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• Dunkirk Police investigating "shots fired" incident

  06-11-2020 03:38 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) - City of Dunkirk Police are investigating a shots fired incident Thursday evening in the area of East Sixth Street. and Park Avenue. Officers secured a scene and evidence was recovered. There are no injuries at this time. Anyone with information or video footage of this incident is asked to contact Dunkirk [...]
  
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• Erie County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam

  06-11-2020 03:22 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard is warning Western New Yorkers about scammers making calls about jury duty. The caller states they're a detective and the call is about a failure to answer a jury summons. The caller also says the matter can be fixed if you pay a fine over the phone or [...]
  
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• Make-A-Wish surprises 20-year-old from East Aurora with transformed truck

  06-11-2020 03:17 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - A 20-year-old man in WNY who overcame tough battles early in his life has a big reason to smile. Family and friends gathered outside Noah Zapata's home in East Aurora on Thursday to reveal his tricked-out truck. It includes a lift, a grill, a sound system, rims, and new tires. Make-A-Wish WNY partnered [...]
  
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• News 4 gives presentation to Niagara County Sheriff's Office

  06-11-2020 03:09 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - Our News 4 team had a special opportunity to help shape the future of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office on Thursday. Melanie Orlins and Luke Moretti gave a presentation to the lieutenants and sergeants about the role media plays in stories about police matters. As we've seen over the past year, some stories [...]
  
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• Mayor Byron Brown defends decision to veto changes to Buffalo school zone camera program

  06-11-2020 02:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is defending his veto of changes to the Buffalo School Speed Zone Camera Program. Last month, the Buffalo Common Council voted to limit camera operations to only during school arrival and dismissal periods. Mayor Brown argued that cameras should be on for the entire school day. Some [...]
  
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• National Transportation Board examining remains of plane in deadly Chautauqua County crash

  06-11-2020 02:52 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) - The National Transportation Board is now examining debris left behind after a deadly plane crash in the Town of Ellicott over the weekend. Three people died in the crash in Chautauqua County. It took crews several hours to find the wreckage the next day. The plane was traveling from North Carolina to the [...]
  
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• Covid in Schools: Top education official says cases in schools originate from the surrounding communities

  06-11-2020 00:27 via wivb.com
  When it comes to schools and Covid-19, the president of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendent Association says the bottom line is that, cases in the region's schools have been coming from the surrounding community and not within the school walls. “People get it. They get it," said Michael Cornell president of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendent Association. [...]
  
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• The Office of Anti-Trump?

  06-11-2020 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  President Donald Trump has been sued more than any president, and the New York Attorney General's Office has filed or joined almost 70 lawsuits. But some believe she has crossed the line into politics.
  
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