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• Lady Gaga's dognappers arrested in Los Angeles: police

  29-04-2021 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  The individuals who allegedly stole musician Lady Gaga's French bulldogs and shot her dog walker have been arrested, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday.
  
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• Ortt calls changes to rules on restaurants, bars "overdue"

  29-04-2021 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top Republican from Niagara County recognized a business that has been holding up during the pandemic. This morning, State Senator Rob Ortt gave a plaque to Tom's Diner in Lockport as his district's small business of the month. The announcement comes the same week that fellow lawmakers ended the "food [...]
  
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• State tests mean 'do or die' time for local charter schools

  29-04-2021 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) -- 'Tis the season for those ever-important New York State assessment tests, and the annual assessments are a matter of survival for local charter schools. At REACH Academy Charter School on Ash Street, the third and fourth graders wore special T-shirts promising to slam dunk the English Language Assessment test on Tuesday. [...]
  
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• Covid-19 Vaccine: Walk-in appointments at state sites starts today; Niagara County and Erie County both have walk-in appointments as well as preregistered appointments

  29-04-2021 23:08 via wivb.com
  The New York State Health Department opened up all of its vaccination sites to walk-in patients Thursday. Walk-ins are for first doses only. So, if you have an appointment for a second dose keep your appointment. “I got my vaccine yay! everybody get your shot!," said Doris Lockhart of Buffalo. "I walked right in and [...]
  
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• Erie County legislature votes on de-escalation training and new stun guns for sheriff's office

  29-04-2021 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Law enforcement reform was front and center at the Erie County Legislature meeting today. The question was over whether the sheriff's office should be given de-escalation training and new stun guns. Legislator Howard Johnson argued against the measure, because of the deadly police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota. In [...]
  
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• Cuomo has not yet been interviewed by independent investigators looking to sexual harassment allegations

  29-04-2021 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  Nearly two months after New York State Attorney General Letitia James hired a team of attorneys to look into claims of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo, the governor has yet to speak with the investigators, Cuomo said Thursday.
  
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• ECDOH to hold prom-themed 'teen vaccine' COVID-19 vaccination clinic

  29-04-2021 22:01 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Prom season is on the horizon and the Erie County Department of Health is working to get Western New York teens vaccinated before the big day. ECDOH is hosting multiple prom-themed COVID-19 vaccination clinics on May 1 at Erie Community College South, North and McKinley High School. Each clinic will [...]
  
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• Genesee County Sheriff's Office warning residents of asphalt paving and sealing scams

  29-04-2021 21:07 via wivb.com
  
  GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of asphalt paving and sealing scams. Residents should be cautious if they are solicited by who by someone who appears to be a contractor offering to pave or seal their driveway, the sheriff's office says. Authorities tell News 4 this scam [...]
  
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• CAO Head Start reflects on annual Week of the Young Child

  29-04-2021 20:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- As Community Action Organization of WNY Head Start wraps up its 50th annual Week of the Young Child, employees are reflecting on the importance of early childhood education. "It's truly an opportunity for us to serve all segments within our community and improve and better their lives," said Thomas Kim president and [...]
  
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• 4 Notable Quotes: Bills GM Brandon Beane's 1-on-1 with News 4

  29-04-2021 20:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFL Draft is tonight. The Bills have the 30th overall pick. On the eve of the draft, Sports Director Josh Reed talked to Brandon Beane. The Bills GM discussed “sleep good at night” picks,keeping an eye on the AFC East, and more. Here are 4 notable quotes from their conversation: [...]
  
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• LIVE: UB leaders make fundraising announcement as part of school's Boldly Buffalo campaign

  29-04-2021 19:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- University at Buffalo leaders will be making a major fundraising announcement on the medical campus Thursday afternoon. Officials say this is part of the university's $650 million Boldly Buffalo campaign. We'll hear from President Satish Tripathi, Vice President of University Advancement Rodney Grabowski, and the campaign co-chairs of the Boldly Buffalo [...]
  
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• Lancaster school bus involved in fatal motorcycle accident

  29-04-2021 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  Lancaster Central School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Vallely confirmed to News 4 that one of the district's school buses was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident Wednesday. News 4's George Richert reported the accident took place on Cemetery Road. Lancaster Police have not released any information. Vallely said no students were on the bus at [...]
  
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• Depew motorcyclist struck and killed by Lancaster Central School bus

  29-04-2021 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Lancaster Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit is investigating Wednesday's fatal crash on Broadway at Cemetery Road involving a Lancaster Central School District bus. Police tell News 4 David Konsek, 60, of Depew was struck and killed by the school bus while he was operating a motorcycle on Broadway. "Roads were [...]
  
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• Depew man killed in motorcycle crash involving Lancaster Central School District bus

  29-04-2021 19:32 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit says they are investigating Wednesday's fatal crash on Broadway at Cemetery Road involving a Lancaster Central School District bus. Police tell News 4 David Konsek of Depew was hit and killed by the school bus while he was operating a motorcycle on Broadway. The school [...]
  
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• Amherst Police: Missing 14-year-old girl found safe

  29-04-2021 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- UPDATE Amherst Police have located missing 14-year-old Marliese Kothe. Police say she was found in good health and has been reunited with her family. ORIGINAL Amherst Police are looking for 14-year-old Marliese Kothe. Police tell us Kothe was last seen Wednesday night by her family around 9 p.m. in the Millersport/North [...]
  
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• Amherst Police looking for teen missing since Wednesday night

  29-04-2021 18:36 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Police are looking for 14-year-old Marliese Kothe. Police tell us Kothe was last seen Wednesday night by her family around 9 p.m. in the Millersport/North French area of Amherst. She's white, 5'01", 80 lbs. with long brown hair and brown eyes. According to authorities, she was last seen wearing a [...]
  
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• NFL Draft 2021: Live first-round coverage

  29-04-2021 18:16 via wivb.com
  
  Pick 3 — San Francisco 49ers With the third pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select North Dakota State's Trey Lance. #BREAKING: The San Francisco #49ers select QB TREY LANCE with the No. 3 overall pick in the #NFLDraft2021. Thoughts, 49ers Faithful? ▪️ On the clock: Atlanta Falcons https://t.co/CUcqbr9F2O pic.twitter.com/a7ARyq7YOv — [...]
  
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• Former Sabres Goalie Ryan Miller calling it a career at conclusion of the season

  29-04-2021 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Sabres and current Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller announced Thursday he's hanging up the skates at the end of the season. Miller won the NHL's top prize as a goalie, capturing the Vezina Trophy in 2010 as a member of the Sabres. That same year Miller took home MVP and Best [...]
  
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• Maid of the Mist sets sail on 136th season

  29-04-2021 17:53 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's opening day for Maid of the Mist. Now in its' 136th consecutive year, this is the first full season with all-electric, emission free vessels. “The Glen family has owned the Maid of the Mist since the 1970s and they've always been at the forefront of technology and they took [...]
  
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• WATCH: Gov. Cuomo to make an announcement in Buffalo

  29-04-2021 17:12 via wivb.com
  
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• Gov. Cuomo comes to Buffalo to announce pop-up vaccination clinic on Main St.

  29-04-2021 17:12 via wivb.com
  
  "16 to 25 is our target audience," the governor said Thursday morning during a visit to Buffalo.
  
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• English rockers Genesis announce Buffalo stop on 1st U.S. tour in 14 years

  29-04-2021 16:58 via wivb.com
  
  Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced The Last Domino? Tour on Thursday, which will kick off in Chicago on Nov. 15.
  
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• Appointments to resume next week at Niagara Falls Veterans Service Agency office

  29-04-2021 16:53 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Veterans Service Agency in Niagara County will begin in-person office hours again at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls next week. Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski says it's been closed during the pandemic, and all appointments have been conducted in the Lockport office. Director of the Veterans Service [...]
  
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• Restaurant Revitalization Fund registration begins Friday

  29-04-2021 16:28 via wivb.com
  
  Congressman Brian Higgins says registration for applicants will begin Friday at 9 a.m., and applications will be accepted starting the following Monday at Noon.
  
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• Lowe's hiring hundreds in Buffalo area during National Hiring Day

  29-04-2021 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  The hiring event will take place at every Lowe's store in the U.S. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  
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• West Seneca Community Days events canceled

  29-04-2021 15:04 via wivb.com
  
  "With the uncertainty of the NYS and CDC guidelines that would be in place when the event is scheduled, the committee felt that this was the best decision to make," Commission Chair Joan Lillis says.
  
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• Erie County DMV unable to process transactions due to system outage

  29-04-2021 14:43 via wivb.com
  
  Here's what you need to know if you had an appointment.
  
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• Explosions heard in southtowns were just fireworks at Highmark Stadium

  29-04-2021 13:55 via wivb.com
  
  Police received calls during the night. Just after 9 p.m., they delivered an explanation for everyone on Twitter.
  
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• New tool allows NYers to evaluate their risks associated with COVID-19

  29-04-2021 13:10 via wivb.com
  
  At the end of the questionnaire, CV19 CheckUp immediately delivers a personalized report, presenting options for reducing risk and enhancing quality of life during the pandemic.
  
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• Tesla receives more time to meet jobs benchmark

  29-04-2021 07:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tesla is receiving more time to meet a benchmark for jobs at its plant in South Buffalo. The company now has until the end of the year to employ more than 1,400 people at the plant. If Tesla fails to do that, it'll be slapped with a $41 million fine. The [...]
  
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• Amanda Wienckowski's family says her death was not accidental

  29-04-2021 06:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family of a local woman who was found dead 12-years-ago says her death was not accidental. Amanda Wienckowski's body was found in a garbage tote in Buffalo in 2009. Her death was ruled as an overdose. This past February, a toxicologist from Georgia came out with a new report about [...]
  
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• Non-profit pitches new plans for Buffalo Nature Trail

  29-04-2021 06:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A non-profit in Western New York is releasing its plans for a new nature trail in Buffalo. It's called The Riverline and it would stretch from canalside to the Buffalo River in South Buffalo. Wednesday, the Western New York Land Conservancy held a virtual meeting about this project.Congressman Brian Higgins spoke [...]
  
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• NOCO looking to fill 50 positions across WNY

  29-04-2021 05:52 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- Looking for a job? NOCO is hiring and looking to fill 50 positions in Western and Central New York. Available positions include HVAC technicians, commercial fuel drivers, customer service, sales and warehouse support in the greater Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse areas.Shanor Electric Supply, which was recently acquired by NOCO, also has openings [...]
  
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• Local higher education leaders say proposed free community college will benefit schools & students

  29-04-2021 04:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Wednesday, President Biden laid out the American Families Plan - a $1.8 trillion proposal part of his economic agenda. According to the White House, part of the plan includes free community college for all, allowing Americans to earn an Associate's Degree free of charge. "This will be a game-changer for [...]
  
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• Local leaders and mayoral candidate react to suggested 'Citizens Police Oversight Board' in Buffalo

  29-04-2021 01:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the past three years, Buffalo has had a Police Advisory Board, but now there are calls to create a citizens panel with more power than before. Buffalo Mayoral Candidate India Walton says now that the New York State Attorney General is calling for the same thing, it’s time for Buffalo [...]
  
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• 71-year-old piece of locomotive history pulls into Williamsville

  29-04-2021 00:51 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 71-year-old piece of locomotive history has pulled into Williamsville on Wednesday. The WNY Railway Historical Society lifted in this diesel locomotive. It was donated by Greenidge Generation in Dresden. The 115-ton locomotive will now be on display for anyone to enjoy at the society's Lehigh Valley Depot on South Long [...]
  
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• WATCH: Buffalo Kickoff Live's Draft Special

  29-04-2021 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Get ready for the NFL Draft with Buffalo Kickoff Live's Draft Special. BKL brings you a 1-on-1 interview with Bills GM Brandon Beane, player breakdowns, selections for the Bills at 30 and much, much more. You can watch in the video player above. Josh Reed, Matt Parrino and Thad Brown are [...]
  
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• WATCH: Buffalo Kickoff Live's Draft Preview gets you ready for the Bills' pick at 30

  29-04-2021 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Get ready for the NFL Draft with Buffalo Kickoff Live's Draft Special. BKL brings you a 1-on-1 interview with Bills GM Brandon Beane, player breakdowns, selections for the Bills at 30 and much, much more. You can watch in the video player above (there are some blank spaces where commercials ran [...]
  
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• Watch Live: Biden marks 100th day with address to Congress

  29-04-2021 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that the nation is “turning peril into possibility," celebrating progress against the coronavirus and urging a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.
  
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• Biden to the nation and world: 'America is rising anew'

  29-04-2021 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that the nation is “turning peril into possibility," celebrating progress against the coronavirus and urging a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.
  
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• Biden to the nation: 'America is rising anew,' Senator Scott to provide GOP response

  29-04-2021 00:42 via wivb.com
  
  President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that the nation is “turning peril into possibility," celebrating progress against the coronavirus and urging a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.
  
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• Billoni: Blue Jays could play in Buffalo through October

  29-04-2021 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  Former Buffalo Bisons general manager and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Billoni joined News 4 on Wednesday to talk about the likelihood of the Blue Jays playing games in Buffalo this summer. "I think they're definitely going to be here in June. The question is how long," Billoni said. "From everything we're hearing out [...]
  
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• DA Flynn wants police trained on how to detect if a driver is high on marijuana

  29-04-2021 00:17 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- In early April marijuana was legalized in New York State. The move left some wondering, how will marijuana legalization impact safety on the roads? If police officers can't see or smell marijuana when pulling someone over they can't write the driver a ticket or make an arrest -- even if they suspect that [...]
  
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