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• Shop Small 716: Apa's Kitchen in the Broadway Market

  24-02-2021 23:46 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Broadway Market is becoming more diverse, reflecting the makeup of the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood that surrounds it. "Broadway-Fillmore now is the melting pot of the City of Buffalo, and it's incredibly important that restaurants now reflect that diversity here in the city and now in the Broadway Market," Buffalo Common Councilmember [...]
  
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• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big 'real world' test; equally effective for young and old

  24-02-2021 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  A real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose. Wednesday’s published results, from a mass vaccination campaign in Israel, give strong reassurance that the benefits seen in smaller, limited testing persisted when the vaccine was [...]
  
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• NYSUT announces 'Advancing Racial Justice in Education' agenda

  24-02-2021 23:03 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the statewide union representing some 600,000 educators—announced their support of a state legislative agenda that promotes racial justice. NYSUT leadership is calling for implicit bias training and greater diversity in the workforce. “Social justice work is union work, and as a union of educators from diverse communities across New [...]
  
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• Abused dog Noel looking for foster home in Buffalo

  24-02-2021 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- An abused dog named Noel from South Carolina is looking for a foster home in Buffalo. Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue is working to bring Noel to Buffalo, but needs to find a foster family first. We're told Noel appears to have been a "bait dog" based on the bite marks [...]
  
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• "Safe staffing" push renewed during COVID-19 crisis

  24-02-2021 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  More than 13,000 nursing home residents across New York State have died from the coronavirus.
  
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• Former aide says Cuomo kissed her, suggested strip poker

  24-02-2021 22:13 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A former member of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent. Lindsey Boylan said that during her more than three years in the Democrat's administration, Cuomo “would go out of his [...]
  
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• Erie Co. Sheriff asking for public's help in identifying pair who allegedly stole $1300 in Walmart merchandise

  24-02-2021 22:01 via wivb.com
  
  SPRINGVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Erie County Sheriff's office is looking for the public's help in identifying a man and a woman who allegedly stole around $1,300 in merchandise from the Springville Walmart. The sheriff's office says the pair took the merchandise on February 15 from the Walmart at 317 S Cascade Drive in Springville. Officials [...]
  
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• Andy Jankowiak still chasing the family dream

  24-02-2021 21:21 via wivb.com
  
  “I love racing. But that’s always been been my motivation, to continue that story of him and Tommy," he says.
  
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• Erie County reports more opioid-related overdose deaths in 2020 than 2019

  24-02-2021 21:00 via wivb.com
  
  17 cases are still pending.
  
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• SUNY Fredonia to become mass vaccination site

  24-02-2021 20:32 via wivb.com
  
  SUNY Fredonia is planning to become a Chautauqua County-operated vaccination site.
  
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• Ex-Cuomo aide publishes account of sexual harassment

  24-02-2021 20:19 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (NEWS10) — Lindsey Boylan, a former candidate for the Democratic ticket in New York's 10th Congressional District, accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment in December. On Wednesday, she published an account of the alleged harassment online. "We were flying home from an October 2017 event in Western New York on his taxpayer-funded [...]
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Rochester police press conference one day removed from Daniel Prude decision

  24-02-2021 19:26 via wivb.com
  
  Editor's note: This press conference will be live streamed on this page at 1:15 p.m. EST. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police officials are scheduled to hold a press conference at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. The media availability comes one day after New York Attorney General Letitia James announced no charges would be filed against officers [...]
  
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• Police chief gives kudos to both sides following peaceful Daniel Prude protest in Rochester

  24-02-2021 19:26 via wivb.com
  
  Editor's note: This press conference is rendering now and will be attached shortly. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Interim Police Chief Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan gave kudos to officers and protesters during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The media availability came one day after New York Attorney General Letitia James announced no charges would be filed against [...]
  
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• BPS Superintendent reminds district families of costs of replacing devices

  24-02-2021 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  Since the beginning of the school year, 1,090 computer devices have been damaged.
  
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• COVID vaccine developed by UB startup to begin human trials in South Korea

  24-02-2021 17:45 via wivb.com
  
  The vaccine is under development by UB spinoff company POP Biotechnologies and South Korean biotech company EuBiologics, UB announced on Wednesday morning.
  
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• LIVE: White House COVID-19 team holds briefing as vaccine-makers promise supply surge

  24-02-2021 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  The White House COVID-19 response team is briefing the public Wednesday on the nation's vaccine rollout as vaccine-makers predict that supplies should surge in the coming weeks.
  
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• LIVE: Biden administration to deliver 25M free masks to those in need

  24-02-2021 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden's administration announced a new effort Wednesday to deliver 25 million free, American-made masks to those in need across the country.
  
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• Biden administration to deliver 25M free masks to those in need

  24-02-2021 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden's administration announced a new effort Wednesday to deliver 25 million free, American-made masks to those in need across the country.
  
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• Former BPD Crisis Management Team Commander announces candidacy for Sheriff

  24-02-2021 16:41 via wivb.com
  
  "A vote for John Garcia will not be wasted," he says. "I will not disappoint you."
  
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• Buffalo movie theaters bring new ideas during COVID

  24-02-2021 16:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY -- Even Though New York State Guidelines allow movie theaters to open back up with limited capacity, the seats of movie theaters in Buffalo, remain empty.With many movie distributors like Warner Brothers, halting movie releases during the pandemic, theaters around the country are facing a short supply of options to show. Lynn [...]
  
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• Seneca Nation combats health disparities

  24-02-2021 15:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Native Americans have the highest prevalence of diabetes than any other racial group in the United States, according to the CDC.Thus, Native American communities are faced with some of the highest rates of diabetes in the country. Whitney Brooks, registered dietitian nutritionist says the cause of these health disparities is directly [...]
  
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• FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon

  24-02-2021 14:52 via wivb.com
  
  The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.
  
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• Chautauqua County Sheriff looking for community comments on police reform plan

  24-02-2021 14:32 via wivb.com
  
  “Many of the elements in the plan were already underway, or existing policies, of the Sheriff’s Office, but the process has given us an opportunity for introspection and review and helped connect to concerned community members who bring important voices to the table," Sheriff Quattrone says.
  
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• Erie County seeking public input on police reform plan

  24-02-2021 14:04 via wivb.com
  
  Per Gov. Andrew Cuomo, all local governments across the state must come up with a reform plan, which must be adopted as local law by April 1.
  
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• Tiger Woods faces hard recovery from ‘significant’ injuries in car crash

  24-02-2021 12:48 via wivb.com
  
  Golf star Tiger Woods is recovering from surgery on his leg and ankle after his SUV swerved off the road and rolled down a steep hillside Tuesday morning, requiring crews to pry him from the wreckage.
  
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• Protests in Rochester after no officers charged in the death of Daniel Prude

  24-02-2021 04:42 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Protests broke out in Rochester Tuesday after State Attorney General Leticia James announced a Grand Jury decided not to charge any of the police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude. A judge has granted the attorney general's request to unseal the Grand Jury minutes from this proceeding, giving more information [...]
  
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• Section VI to allow some spectators, parents still have concerns

  24-02-2021 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)- For the past few weeks, Phillip Abbott has had to watch his two sons play hockey through a computer screen. But he’ll finally be cheering from the stands this Saturday. Section VI officials announced starting Wednesday, up to two spectators will be allowed per each home team player, ultimately leaving the final say up [...]
  
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• Orchard Park Gym Athletes Unleased granted injunction against New York State

  24-02-2021 03:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)--An Orchard Park gym owner is celebrating a win in court Tuesday. The attorney of Athletes Unleashed Owner Robby Dinero tells News 4 that Judge Paul Wojtaszek has granted a permanent injunction against New York State. This prevents the governor's restrictions from being enforced against the gym for more than 30 days. [...]
  
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• Shoveling giving you back pain? Local doctor weighs in on how to protect yourself

  24-02-2021 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--Mother nature has had a busy February. And with all this snow, Western New Yorkers have been busy clearing it. That can lead to some back pain and injury. Dr. Nicholas Jones uses the acronym 'PREP' to help his clients at Covell Chiropractic. First, prepare for shoveling by doing some squats to [...]
  
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• Buffalo police still looking for suspect in random stabbing in the Elmwood Village

  24-02-2021 02:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - There's been an outpouring of support for a local man who was randomly stabbed during the middle of the day in the Elmwood Village. The incident, which happened on January 27, was captured on surveillance video. Buffalo police have not been able to track the suspect down. Therese Deutschlander with the [...]
  
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• Buffalo Common Council still searching for answers on armed bounty hunter case

  24-02-2021 02:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--Buffalo city lawmakers are still trying to find out the police department's policies on how police officers interact with bounty hunters, following a two-part News 4 Investigates report on a midnight raid of two Buffalo families you saw first on News 4. The Buffalo Common Council is still looking for answers on procedures [...]
  
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• Ten Lives Club rescues 6 cats from Puerto Rico

  24-02-2021 01:51 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB )--A half-dozen rescue cats arrived in Western New York Tuesday afternoon.They took a flight to the Buffalo Airport from Puerto Rico. The Ten Lives Club coordinated the rescue. The non-profit, no-kill center arranged for the abandoned animals to receive this ride to Western New York, with the help of a rescue mission [...]
  
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• Falls man didn't work in Syracuse, so New York State cut off his unemployment

  24-02-2021 01:42 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. (WIVB)-- Niagara Falls resident Tyler Favorite had his unemployment benefits suddenly cut off after he could not prove he used to work at a hospital in Syracuse. That's because he had not, but he never claimed he did. What has been most frustrating for Favorite is that state labor officials keep asking [...]
  
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• East Side buildings are on display in "Millimeter of Space" exhibit at Buffalo Arts Studio

  24-02-2021 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The "Millimeter of Space" exhibit at Buffalo Arts Studio gives visitors an opportunity to examine some of Buffalo's structures up close- and notice the details that time has left on them. The exhibit features latex "castings" of some of the factories, churches, and houses of the city's East Side, created by [...]
  
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• New poll shows 1 in 4 New Yorkers think Cuomo did nothing wrong handling nursing homes, same number think he broke the law

  24-02-2021 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB)--A new poll released today shows one in four New Yorkers think Governor Cuomo did nothing wrong in how he handled nursing homes. But the same number of people think he broke the law. This poll was conducted by Marist. It gives the governor a 48% approval rating among registered voters. But there's a lot [...]
  
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• Erie County officials warning high school winter sports still can be COVID spreader

  24-02-2021 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)--Even though high school winter sports have resumed, county officials are warning that it still can be a COVID spreader. Dozens of youth hockey teams are finding that out the hard way. The county executive will be in on a conference call tonight with local hockey coaches to explain how the nature [...]
  
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