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• Congressman Jacobs announces reopening of PPP for first, second-time borrowers

  11-01-2021 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--For first and second-time borrowers, the Paycheck Protection Program has reopened, Congressman Chris Jacobs announced Monday. "The reopening of this program represents our continued commitment to supporting the hard-working American small business owners and employees who are the backbone of our local communities and economy," Jacobs said. The PPP reopened today for [...]
  
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• Restaurant owners ask for extended curfew for Bills Playoff game

  11-01-2021 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  With an 8:15 p.m. kickoff time set for Saturday, and the 10 p.m. restaurant curfew still in place, those who were planning for outdoor dining will now have to send guests home during half-time.
  
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• Two Buffalo-area Wegmans to receive limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine

  11-01-2021 21:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Nine Wegmans locations in New York State will receive a limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine to distribute to people 75 and older, as well as pharmacy employees. The company announced two of the nine locations will be in the Buffalo area, Alberta Drive and Sheridan Drive. According to Wegmans, to receive the [...]
  
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• Buffalo Police find 40 caliber handgun, ammo during raid on Monday

  11-01-2021 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Buffalo Police say during a raid executed at an address on Delian Court, BPD SWAT, Intelligence Unit, ATF, and FBI, authorities recovered a 40 caliber handgun along with multiple magazines and ammo. According to officials, 36-year-old Tony Bates of Buffalo is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Police tell News 4 [...]
  
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• Niagara County Sheriff's Ofice moving forward with construction of new emergency communications tower

  11-01-2021 20:59 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is moving forward with constructing a new emergency communications tower in the Town of Lewiston, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced Monday. According to the Sheriff's Office, they've partnered with the town and Modern Disposal in constructing the new tower, and communications grants from the New York State Department of [...]
  
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• FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week

  11-01-2021 20:53 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-election Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week's deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. An internal FBI bulletin warned that, as of Sunday, the nationwide [...]
  
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• Higgins and Poloncarz announce federal funding for new water and sewer systems at former Bethlehem Steel plant

  11-01-2021 20:42 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB)--A federal grant of $2.68 million, awarded through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), to support the construction of replacement water and sewer systems at the former Bethlehem Steel plant, was announced Monday by Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Officials tell us the Buffalo Erie County Industry Land Development Corporation [...]
  
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• Installation Mass for 15th Bishop of Diocese of Buffalo set for Friday at Cathedral of St. Joseph

  11-01-2021 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, Michael William Fisher, will be installed on Friday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Diocese officials say the Installation Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Additionally, they say the mass will adhere to COVID restrictions mandated by the Erie County Department of Health. The diocese [...]
  
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• An elite QB field in the divisional round

  11-01-2021 19:55 via wivb.com
  
  This year might be the most celebrated collection of quarterbacks ever assembled in the divisional round.
  
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• Ravens vs. Bills tickets sold out, pending approval from state to allow fans in for the game

  11-01-2021 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Bills' ticket office says as of 1 p.m. today, all tickets for the Ravens vs. Bills game are sold out. We're still waiting for word from the state if fans will be allowed in the game. Earlier today, a spokesperson for BioReference labs told News 4's Chris Horvatits that an announcement [...]
  
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• New York State approves fans for Saturday's Ravens vs. Bills Divisional game

  11-01-2021 19:46 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)--UPDATE: New York State has approved fans for Saturday's Ravens vs Bills Divisional game. Once again, about 6,700 fans will be allowed in pending a negative COVID test, according to Governor Cuomo's office. ORIGINAL: The Bills' ticket office says as of 1 p.m. today, all tickets for the Ravens vs. Bills game [...]
  
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• State of the State: Comprehensive guide to the Governor's 2021 plan for New York

  11-01-2021 19:44 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered the first part of the 'State of the State' address for 2021 at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. He will give speeches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday further outlining his goals. You can watch his State of the State address by clicking the link below. The governor has [...]
  
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• Erie County Legislature Minority Caucus call for removal of "orange zone" close order during Bills game

  11-01-2021 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--Erie County Minority Leader Joseph Lorigo and the Minority Caucus is calling on the governor to remove the 10 p.m. closure order for restaurants and bars in the "orange zone" for Saturday's Bills game. They're citing the Bills having their best season in 25 years and advancing into the divisional round of [...]
  
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• Erie County Legislature Minority Caucus call for removal of close order during Bills game

  11-01-2021 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--Erie County Minority Leader Joseph Lorigo and the Minority Caucus is calling on the governor to remove the 10 p.m. closure order for restaurants and bars in for Saturday's Bills game. They're citing the Bills having their best season in 25 years and advancing into the divisional round of the AFC Playoffs [...]
  
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• Gavin Strong: Lewiston boy hits the ground running

  11-01-2021 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lewiston teen is hitting the ground running, this new year.  13-year-old Gavin Burns is resilient. You're seeing him run for the very fist time since losing part of his leg in an accident, in 2018. "There's nothing you can't do," said Gavin Burns. "He had his foot amputated and half [...]
  
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• Sen. Sean Ryan calls for US Attorney for WNY to take action against those involved in Capitol riots

  11-01-2021 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  On Monday morning, State Senator Sean Ryan called for U.S. Attorney for Western New York James Kennedy, Jr. to take action against those who took part in the riot at the Capitol last week.
  
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• Niagara County Department of Health outlines Point of Dispensing vaccine operations

  11-01-2021 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Niagara County Department of Health announced it is beginning to conduct Point of Dispensing (POD) operations for the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Health officials tell News 4 PODs will be scheduled Tuesday through Thursday weekly, depending on vaccine availability.Primary POD locations have been identified in Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda, according [...]
  
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• Pres. Trump faces 'incitement of insurrection' impeachment charge

  11-01-2021 17:35 via wivb.com
  
  As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
  
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• House may vote to impeach President Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' on Wednesday

  11-01-2021 17:35 via wivb.com
  
  Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives have introduced a single charge of impeachment — “incitement of insurrection” — against President Donald Trump over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
  
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• State of the State: Gov. Cuomo to discuss legalization of marijuana, election reform, and expansion of telehealth

  11-01-2021 17:18 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR)- Governor Andrew Cuomo will be talking about the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the expansion of telehealth, legalization of recreational marijuana, and election reform in his 2021 State of the State address. Governor Cuomo is also expected to talk about the gaping hole left in the states' budget [...]
  
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• NOCO hoping to save customers on energy bills with agreement for solar arrays

  11-01-2021 17:14 via wivb.com
  
  “NOCO started almost 90 years ago delivering coal by truck so that people could heat their homes and we have continued to meet the ever-changing energy needs and demands of our customers by investing in the creation of our sustainability division,” said James Dentinger, president of NOCO Enterprises, LLC.
  
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• Dunkirk family-owned ice cream manufacturer receiving $750,000 grant from National Grid

  11-01-2021 16:28 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB)--A family-owned ice cream manufacturer in Dunkirk will receive a $750,000 economic development grant thanks to National Grid. National Grid announced Monday the money will support a major expansion at Wells Enterprises Inc.'s manufacturing facility. It's the second-largest ice cream manufacturer in the country. Officials tell us the company acquired Dunkirk-based Fieldbrook Foods [...]
  
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• Erie County shares updates on vaccine scheduling, availability for eligible people

  11-01-2021 16:10 via wivb.com
  
  Starting Monday at 4 p.m., the NYSDOH COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline will open for scheduling vaccination appointments for those who are eligible.
  
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• Oil prices lead to higher average cost of gas across NY

  11-01-2021 14:51 via wivb.com
  
  Gas demand has fallen to the lowest level recorded since the end of May 2020.
  
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• Donations to Oishei's Patricia Allen Fund surpass $1,090,000 as Bills keep moving through postseason

  11-01-2021 14:23 via wivb.com
  
  The fund was created in honor of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's grandmother shortly after she passed away during the regular season.
  
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• Harry F. Abate Elementary going remote due to cases of COVID-19

  11-01-2021 13:59 via wivb.com
  
  In a letter, School Principal Lynne Tompkins said the school will pivot to distance learning because of recent positive cases of COVID-19 among staff.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo to deliver State of the State Address

  11-01-2021 13:17 via wivb.com
  
  Watch Gov. Cuomo's address at 11:30 a.m. on WIVB.com.
  
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• Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

  11-01-2021 12:54 via wivb.com
  
  Only days later is the extent of the danger from one of the darkest episodes in American democracy coming into focus.
  
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• Dance group preforms Bills inspired routine outside Buffalo City Hall

  11-01-2021 07:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Future Dance Center performed their original dance to a rendition of the 'Bills Shout' anthem. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown introduced the group outside of City Hall on Saturday after the unveiling of the Bills City Hall banners. Watch their dance in the video player above.
  
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• Dance group performs Bills inspired routine outside Buffalo City Hall

  11-01-2021 07:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Future Dance Center performed their original dance to a rendition of the 'Bills Shout' anthem. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown introduced the group outside of City Hall on Saturday after the unveiling of the Bills City Hall banners. Watch their dance in the video player above.
  
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• Hamburg's Juicy Burger Bar told 'burgerloos' don't meet COVID-19 guidelines

  11-01-2021 07:07 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Juicy Burger Bar in the Village of Hamburg says it has had to close its outdoor igloos called "burgerloos." The restaurant says Erie County officials reported the outdoor structures don't meet COVID-19 guidelines. The restaurant opened the igloos on January 1 and workers were amazed by the community response. They said they [...]
  
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• 'Josh Allentown' banner displayed in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood

  11-01-2021 06:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood continues throwing its love and support behind the Bills quarterback. A new "Welcome to Josh Allen-town" sign popped up this weekend, near the busy Elmwood Avenue intersection. Businesses and the city have been embracing this coincidence this week. Allentown Pizza which is also on that corner has been temporarily [...]
  
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• Bills to meet Ravens in AFC Divisional Round

  11-01-2021 05:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Two of the AFC‘s top young quarterbacks will meet once again next Saturday, this time in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Thanks to a Cleveland Browns victory, the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson will come to Orchard Park for the second round of the postseason. It’s a matchup of two [...]
  
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• Bills fever stays strong as fans look ahead to next home playoff game

  11-01-2021 05:10 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Buffalo Bills are officially set to play their next playoff game at Bills Stadium this Saturday in primetime. Now, fans are crossing their fingers they'll be allowed back inside the stadium for this game. Bills fans have been waiting a long time to see their team play in person this [...]
  
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• Buffalo gourmet popcorn shop vandalized, remains open for business

  11-01-2021 03:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Buffalo's gourmet popcorn shop "What's Pop-In?" says someone vandalized their store overnight. The co-owner got a call around 8:30 a.m. the morning of January 10 that the two front windows at the West Ferry store were smashed through. Employees say nothing was stolen. The store spent today, boarding up the windows and [...]
  
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• Buffalo gourmet popcorn shop vandalized

  11-01-2021 03:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Buffalo's gourmet popcorn shop "What's Pop-In?" says someone vandalized their store overnight. The co-owner got a call around 8:30 a.m. the morning of January 10 that the two front windows at the West Ferry store were smashed through. Employees say nothing was stolen. The store spent today, boarding up the windows and [...]
  
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• Inspirational champion for childhood cancer dies at age 17: 'she loved everyone she came into contact with'

  11-01-2021 02:25 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)-- A heartbreaking update we hoped never to have to share. Stella Usiak, a local girl who battled pediatric cancer for years, died yesterday according to her obituary. Stella bravely fought leukemia since 2011 when she was just a little girl. The optimistic teenager was often on our air throughout the years discussing her diagnosis [...]
  
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• Bills to play divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 16

  11-01-2021 02:02 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Buffalo Bills announced on Twitter they will play their divisional-round game on Saturday, January 16 at 8:15 p.m. in prime time. The Bills are set to take on either the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens in Orchard Park.
  
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• Pelosi: House ‘will proceed’ with impeachment of Trump

  11-01-2021 01:27 via wivb.com
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House “will proceed” with bringing legislation to impeach President Donald Trump to the floor.
  
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• "Playoffs on the Patio" should continue for next Bills Playoff Game

  11-01-2021 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- After months of shutdowns, restaurant owners of Soho Buffalo and Rec Room tell News 4, it felt good to get staff back to work and customers back at their outdoor tables. Now, with the City's permission, they should be able to continue this for next week's second home playoff game. "The Mayor's [...]
  
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