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• Local theaters and music venues weigh-in on the federal stimulus package funds headed their way

  22-12-2020 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  The federal stimulus package recently passed by congress includes $15 billion in funds for the theater and music venue industries, and for many industries in Western New York this is the lifeline they've been waiting for. “It’s absolutely good news, it’s the best news that we could have hoped for," Chris Ring, owner of Rec [...]
  
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• Colvin Cleaners donates winter items Urban Family Practice

  22-12-2020 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Colvin Cleaners is continuing to give the gift of warmth to families in Western New York. President of Colvin Cleaners, Paul Biloni delivered 400 coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to Urban Family Practice on Niagara Street. Dr. Raul Vasquez is the founder of Urban Family Practice. He says this donation is a big [...]
  
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• Allegany, Chautauqua County offering free COVID-19 testing Wednesday

  22-12-2020 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Allegangy County is offering free drive-up COVID-19 rapid testing tomorrow. You can swing by the Scio Central School bus garage from 9 a.m. to noon. You must register in advanced to get tested. People living in Chautaqua County can also get tested for the coronavirus. The health department is hosting a free COVID-19 testing clinic [...]
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty to assaulting an officer during protests

  22-12-2020 22:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Tuesday for assaulting a federal officer during the May protests following George Floyd's death. Keyondre Robinson, 18, threw a water bottle at a deputy during the protest outside the Robert H. Jackson Courthouse and struck the deputy in the face. “With this plea, the defendant becomes the second [...]
  
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• Kissing Bridge now open for the season!

  22-12-2020 20:48 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Good news for skiers and snowboarders, Kissing Bridge is open for the season! The central area opened today with two lifts, five slopes, and the terrain park available to shred. More slopes should open soon. KB suggests you buy your lift tickets online but there will be stations set up outside for you to buy [...]
  
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• ConnectLife offering Bills signs for blood donations

  22-12-2020 20:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--You can show your support for the Bills while helping out some neighbors in need right now. The first 1,000 donors who give blood at a ConnectLife donation center will receive an 'I bleed blue' lawn sign. We're told more blood donations are needed right now, because fewer people donate during the holidays. [...]
  
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• Southern Tier folks find way to make sure holiday tradition lives on despite pandemic

  22-12-2020 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--Some folks in the Southern Tier are finding a way to make sure an important holiday tradition lives on this despite the pandemic. Chautauqua County's Office for Aging Services teamed up with two local churches to make sure 'Keep the Santa for Seniors Project' still went on. Church members helped raised enough [...]
  
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• 'A Christmas Blessing,' continues to grow

  22-12-2020 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Christmas Blessing has become a tradition for the Tolley sisters. Every holiday season, they collect for those in need, in honor of their late father. This year they've collected more than 1300 gifts and are helping 200 people. "Christmas Blessing started right before my father passed away and it [...]
  
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• State DOH looking into "experimental model" to possibly allow Bills fans at playoff game

  22-12-2020 18:22 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Governor Cuomo says the state is researching protocols around the country to see if there is any way the state can safely allow some fans into Bills Stadium for the playoff game in Orchard Park. During an update on the state's response to COVID-19, the governor said the State Department of Health is looking into [...]
  
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• National Grid offers tips to protect customers from holiday scams

  22-12-2020 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--National Grid is alerting customers about recent reports of scams where the imposters are promising refunds or discounts over the phone. Below is a list of how National Grid says scammers are trying to prey on customers: • Customers may notice their caller ID displays an incoming call is from a phone number [...]
  
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• Elderwood at Amherst to serve as COVID-only care center

  22-12-2020 17:08 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Elderwood Amherst facility will now be a COVID-only care center as cases continue to rise in Western New York. Officials say the 92-bed facility will care for residents recovering from COVID-19 transferred from area Elderwood communities. Elderwood says it wants to provide a way to isolate and care for residents recovering from [...]
  
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• Cold Case: NYSP investigating 1991 discovery of skeletal remains in Town of Lewiston

  22-12-2020 15:58 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB)--New York State Police continue to investigate the 1991 discovery of skeletal remains of an unidentified man in Niagara County 29 years ago. Police say on Saturday, June 22, 1991, at 5:04 p.m., two teens in the Town of Lewiston found the remains as they were picking berries in a wooded area off [...]
  
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• LIVE: HHS Sec. Azar, Dr. Fauci receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

  22-12-2020 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  Senior U.S. health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Secretaryof the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Alex Azar, are set to publicly receive the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
  
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• HHS Sec. Azar, Dr. Fauci receive Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

  22-12-2020 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  Senior U.S. health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, publicly received Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
  
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• HHS Sec. Azar, Dr. Fauci publicly received Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

  22-12-2020 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  Senior U.S. health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Secretaryof the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Alex Azar, are set to publicly receive the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
  
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• HHS Sec. Azar, Dr. Fauci publicly receive Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

  22-12-2020 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  Senior U.S. health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, publicly received Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: RPD press conference after Rochester officer shot on city's west side

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Streets surrounding Hague Street are closed as authorities investigate the incident.
  
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• UPDATE: RPD officer shot on city's west side in stable condition, one person in custody

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• RPD source: Officer shot in the neck, large police presence on city's west side

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Streets surrounding Hague Street are closed as authorities investigate the incident.
  
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• RPD officer shot on city's west side in stable condition, one person in custody

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• RPD officer shot on city's west side in stable condition, no suspects in custody at this time

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• RPD officer shot on city's west side in stable condition

  22-12-2020 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Police responded to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• PA authorities looking for man accused of shooting police officer

  22-12-2020 14:47 via wivb.com
  
  A manhunt for 22-year-old Koby Francis is happening in Pennsylvania Tuesday morning.
  
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• Designing Dish offers opportunities for handcrafted holiday gifts

  22-12-2020 14:08 via wivb.com
  
  Nothing says "I love you" more emphatically than something that's been handcrafted.
  
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• AMR launches 9th 'Earn While You Learn' Academy

  22-12-2020 05:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The American Medical Response Company also known as AMR hosted its ninth 'Earn while you Learn' academy Monday. The program started here in the Queen City in 2018 and it allows for a smooth transition for those wanting to become E.M.S. Professionals by paying students as they train. More than 150 participants have [...]
  
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• Family cleans airport parking lot after fans leave mess welcoming Bills home

  22-12-2020 02:27 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y.(WIVB)-- Erin Hufford and her family were among the Bills fans who were at the airport this weekend to welcome the team back home from their away game. She says as soon as the Bills won her family wanted to be at the airport to celebrate.“It was about an hour into our three [...]
  
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• Five Bills selected to the Pro Bowl

  22-12-2020 01:11 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) - Five Buffalo Bills are heading to the 2020 Pro Bowl which marks the most selections to make the initial roster for the first time since 1998. Quarterback Josh Allen, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, return specialist Andre Roberts and cornerback Tre'Davious White all made the roster. This is [...]
  
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• Ontario announces province-wide lockdown starting Saturday

  22-12-2020 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--Ontario is announcing a province-wide lockdown because of COVID's second wave. It will be put in place for southern Ontario from December 26, which is boxing day, until January 23. Ontario has had seven straight days of more than 2,000 cases a day. Models are showing that could double in January. Health officials say a [...]
  
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