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• Erie County: Parades and large public events are allowed, but only 50 people allowed

  03-03-2021 23:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Erie County Health Department issued new guidance on parades and large public events like fairs and festivals.Parades in the county are restricted to just vehicle caravans as long as folks stay in their cars for the entire event.Large public events like festivals and the fairs are allowed --- but [...]
  
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• Protestors suing City of Buffalo claiming unlawful, false arrest

  03-03-2021 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of protesters is suing the City of Buffalo, the police department, and several officers after they say they were unlawfully and falsely arrested. The nine protesters were all arrested in June during a protest in Niagara Square. They were charged with violations for “sleeping in any park” and “remaining [...]
  
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• Buffalo man who admitted to fatally beating girlfriend's 2-year-old son sentenced to 21 years in prison

  03-03-2021 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Nathaniel J. Baker, 24, of Buffalo has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after admitting to beating his girlfriend's 2-year-old son to death, according to the Erie County District Attorney. We're told Baker admitted to beating 2-year-old Jordan Robinson to death on January 7, 2020 at a house on Theodore Street [...]
  
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• Pandemic putting spin on how Buffalo and Erie County Library celebrates Women's History Month

  03-03-2021 22:52 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The pandemic is putting a spin on the way the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library celebrates Women's History Month. The library held a virtual gathering via WebEx this afternoon to highlight the contributions women have made in our society. Several leaders from the community took part in the call. [...]
  
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• Shea's responds to New York's latest venue capacity guidelines

  03-03-2021 22:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Shea's Performing Arts Center is responding to Governor Cuomo's announcement about capacity limits for event and arts and entertainment venues. New York State is now allowing venues like Shea's to reopen at a capacity of 33% for up to 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings will [...]
  
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• City of good neighbors come together to keep USS Sullivans afloat

  03-03-2021 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A ship at the Buffalo Naval Park in danger of sinking, is getting a boost. Officials at the park say the harsh winter weather and winds have forced crews to pump water from the USS Sullivans, and the ship needs $100,000 in emergency repairs to its hull. The naval park launched [...]
  
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• One of Cuomo's accusers responds to his message given during Wednesday's briefing

  03-03-2021 22:07 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- One of the governor's accusers is responding to his message today. Lindsey Boylan tweeted to Cuomo, "how can New Yorkers trust you lead our state if you “don’t know” when you’ve been inappropriate with your own staff?" Boylan accused the governor of sexual harassment back in December. The attorney representing Cuomo's other accuser, [...]
  
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• Lockport Road closed between Norman St. and Saint Paul St. due to vehicle accident in Town of Niagara

  03-03-2021 21:50 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The Niagara County sheriff's office says Lockport Road in the Town of Niagara is closed due to an automobile accident. The road will be closed for "several more hours" due to the accident, according to a tweet from the sheriff's office. News 4 will have more updates on this traffic alert as [...]
  
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• Official: Biden and Democrats agree on tighter income limits for stimulus checks

  03-03-2021 21:20 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said, a major concession to moderates as party leaders prepared to move their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the Senate.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: NYS Republican Leaders blast Dems' emergency powers deal

  03-03-2021 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR) - Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt and Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay are holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on the Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capitol. They will be joined by Republicans from their respective conferences to discuss the 'Democratic Majorities’ bogus backroom emergency powers deal'. Governor Andrew Cuomo [...]
  
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• 'It would have been better to do nothing'; NYS Republican Leaders blast Dems' emergency powers deal

  03-03-2021 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR) - Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt and Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay were joined by fellow republicans on the Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capitol Wednesday afternoon to discuss the "Democratic Majorities’ bogus backroom emergency powers deal". "The deal struck between the Senate and Assembly, it was sold as a deal [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo offers apology amid allegations, says he won't resign

  03-03-2021 19:55 via wivb.com
  
  After providing the latest COVID-19 numbers and detailing eased restrictions set to take effect later this month and next month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed the sexual harassment allegations against him.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Governor Cuomo makes announcement at 1 p.m.

  03-03-2021 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Governor Andrew Cuomo is making an announcement at 1 p.m. Cuomo has recently come under fire for the reporting of nursing home deaths and accusations of inappropriate behavior with three women, two of which were employed by his administration. The governor has also said this announcement will include a COVID-19 update [...]
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Governor Cuomo: I will not be resigning

  03-03-2021 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Governor Andrew Cuomo is making an announcement at 1 p.m. Cuomo has recently come under fire for the reporting of nursing home deaths and accusations of inappropriate behavior with three women, two of which were employed by his administration. The governor has also said this announcement will include a COVID-19 update [...]
  
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• Governor Cuomo: I will not be resigning

  03-03-2021 18:38 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Governor Andrew Cuomo made an announcement at 1 p.m. Cuomo has recently come under fire for the reporting of nursing home deaths and accusations of inappropriate behavior with three women, two of which were employed by his administration. The governor has come out and said that he will not be resigning [...]
  
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• Convicted arsonist gets additional year in prison for assaulting corrections officer

  03-03-2021 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  In November 2019, Joseph Aronica, 38, punched an officer in the face multiple times before he was restrained by other officers.
  
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• Police warn of possible threat to Capitol by militia group Thursday

  03-03-2021 17:34 via wivb.com
  
  The U.S. Capitol Police Department has obtained intelligence that suggests a militia group is plotting to potentially breach the Capitol building on Thursday.
  
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• Girl Scout cookies arrive in WNY for Mega Drop event

  03-03-2021 17:18 via wivb.com
  
  The Mega Drop location is on Camp Rd. in Hamburg.
  
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• Austin Tylec announces run for Mayor of North Tonawanda

  03-03-2021 16:42 via wivb.com
  
  The race for Mayor of North Tonawanda is starting to come into focus.
  
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• NYS releases some data behind plan to close Gowanda prison

  03-03-2021 16:22 via wivb.com
  
  A resolution still stands before the State Legislature to pause the closing.
  
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• White House officials give COVID-19 update after Biden lays out new vaccine timeline

  03-03-2021 15:51 via wivb.com
  
  The White House COVID-19 response team will brief the public a day after President Joe Biden announced several measures to get more Americans vaccinated in the coming months.
  
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• Live: White House officials give COVID-19 update after Biden lays out new vaccine timeline

  03-03-2021 15:51 via wivb.com
  
  The White House COVID-19 response team will brief the public a day after President Joe Biden announced several measures to get more Americans vaccinated in the coming months.
  
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• National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes

  03-03-2021 15:47 via wivb.com
  
  Federal national security officials are set to testify in the second Senate hearing about what went wrong on Jan. 6, facing questions about missed intelligence and failed efforts to quickly gather National Guard troops that day.
  
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• Erie County details restrictions for events like parades

  03-03-2021 15:08 via wivb.com
  
  There's no Saint Patrick's Day Parade happening in Buffalo this year, but North Tonawanda is still having a Dyngus Day Parade.
  
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• Vaccination clinic at Delavan-Grider Community Center expands eligibility

  03-03-2021 13:01 via wivb.com
  
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• Vaccination clinic at Delavan-Grider Community Center expanding eligibility today

  03-03-2021 13:01 via wivb.com
  
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• All vaccination appointments at Delavan-Grider Community Center filled

  03-03-2021 13:01 via wivb.com
  
  Click here to see how you can get an appointment in New York.
  
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• Man found dead after fire in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood

  03-03-2021 10:08 via wivb.com
  
  The fire broke out Tuesday night on Roesch Avenue.
  
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• Man, cat found dead after fire in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood

  03-03-2021 10:08 via wivb.com
  
  The fire broke out Tuesday night on Roesch Avenue.
  
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• West Side Gunn's Buffalo Kids store to open Saturday

  03-03-2021 03:58 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Walden Galleria has a new store coming. The lifestyle and clothing brand "Buffalo Kids" is opening its first-ever store this Saturday. Rapper and Buffalo native, Westside Gunn founded the store. The store will be on the lower level of the mall near Starbucks. It will feature Buffalo Kids and Westside Gunn apparel [...]
  
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• Extreme passion and a little Disney magic help drive Shooting for a Cure success

  03-03-2021 01:56 via wivb.com
  
  PEMBROKE, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Ten years ago, a player came to then head coach of the Pembroke Girl's Basketball team Mike Wilson with the idea of raising money for cancer. She wanted to honor another coach's wife who was battling breast cancer at the time. Wilson said yes without thinking twice. "As a teacher and a [...]
  
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• Council tells state, city needs more Covid vax pop-ups

  03-03-2021 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--They are called "pop-up" vaccination sites because they were chosen more for their location than for health purposes. A state task force chose the Delavan Grider Community Center, and three-dozen other sites across New York, but city lawmakers say more are needed. A statewide health equity task force chose the Delavan Grider Community [...]
  
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• Exclusive Poll: New Yorkers want to replace Governor Cuomo in 2022

  03-03-2021 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A new Nexstar New York/Emerson College poll looks at how New Yorkers feel about Governor Andrew Cuomo amid several controversies. Gov. Cuomo has been accused of sexual harassment by two previous staffers. A third woman has said that Cuomo touched her inappropriately and asked to kiss her while holding her face at a [...]
  
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