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• Ransomware attack cuts wide and deep for Buffalo Schools teachers, parents, and even vendors

  17-05-2021 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools parents and teachers are receiving some alarming news about a cyber security breach two months ago. School officials now confirm, it was a ransomware attack. Based on notices Buffalo school officials are sending out to families, the cyber attack in March could affect the personal information of Buffalo [...]
  
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• Blue Jays tickets go on sale Tuesday

  17-05-2021 22:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first Blue Jays home game of the season in Buffalo is two weeks from tomorrow at Sahlen Field. The first tickets go on sale tomorrow starting with Bisons season ticket holders. Sales were pushed back a week, to adjust to new capacity guidelines from the state. Tickets will be available [...]
  
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• Seneca Nation welcomes return of Red Jacket Peace Medal

  17-05-2021 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- A medal, given to Seneca Chief Red Jacket by President George Washington, is back home. The Seneca Nation held a formal ceremony today to welcome back the Red Jacket Peace Medal. It was given to the Seneca Chief back in 1792 to commemorate discussions that eventually led to the Treaty of Canandaigua two [...]
  
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• Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez tie the knot

  17-05-2021 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande is a newlywed. A representative for the singer confirmed that she recently married real estate agent Dalton Gomez. Grande's rep told People that they tied the knot in a small and intimate wedding, where less than 20 people attended. It wasn't not clear when the wedding took place. “The [...]
  
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• FeedMore WNY hosting peanut butter food drive at Walden Galleria

  17-05-2021 20:54 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- To help FeedMore WNY replenish its donated food supply, members of the nonprofit say they encourage the community to support the upcoming Spread the Love peanut butter food drive at the Walden Galleria. FeedMore says it's experiencing an "extreme shortage of community food donations."Officials also say they've seen the cancellation [...]
  
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• Shea's, PSE respond to NY adopting new CDC guidelines on mask use

  17-05-2021 20:50 via wivb.com
  
  Masks will still be required in nursing homes, schools, health care facilities, homeless shelters, correctional facilities and on public transportation.
  
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• Bills, Sabres to celebrate 716 Day with community day of giving

  17-05-2021 20:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, .N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pegula Sports and Entertainment says the Bills and Sabres will celebrate 716 Day with "Give 716." It's a community-wide day of giving to support charities across Western New York. Officials at PSE tell News 4 the goal is to unite Bills and Sabres fans with the community in an online day [...]
  
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• Erie County Fair to return this August

  17-05-2021 19:04 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After guideline uncertainties, Erie County Fair officials say they are excited to move forward with the 2021 fair. The news comes Monday afternoon following Governor Cuomo's announcement that county fairs can resume planning this summer. "County fairs, a big part of this state, big part of Upstate New York., they are [...]
  
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• Blue Oyster Cult, Postmodern Jukebox to perform at Riviera Theatre

  17-05-2021 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda announced a couple of shows on Monday morning.
  
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• NYSP attempting to locate missing 24-year-old from Grand Island

  17-05-2021 17:45 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Police out of Clarence are asking for the public's help in locating 24-year-old Ian Young. Police tell News 4 Young was last seen April 27 in the Town of Grand Island and reported missing on May 11. He is black with brown hair, brown eyes, 5'7", and weighs 150 [...]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo: New York will adopt CDC guidelines that ease masking rules for fully vaccinated

  17-05-2021 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  On Sunday, the governor announced that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1% — the lowest since October 10.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo: New York will adopt CDC guidelines on masking, distancing for fully vaccinated people

  17-05-2021 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters but will help clear the way for reopening workplaces, schools, and other venues — even removing the need for masks or social distancing for those who are fully vaccinated. The CDC will also no longer recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks outdoors in crowds.
  
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• Tonawanda man with 29 license suspensions, 2 warrants arrested

  17-05-2021 17:22 via wivb.com
  
  He was taken to the Erie County Holding Center pending arraignment.
  
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• What are the mask policies at several local and national stores?

  17-05-2021 16:18 via wivb.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
  
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• What are the mask policies at local and national stores?

  17-05-2021 16:18 via wivb.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
  
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• Here are the mask policies at local stores and national chains

  17-05-2021 16:18 via wivb.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
  
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• Become an 'axe-pert' at Game of Throws

  17-05-2021 16:14 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- 'Game of Throws,' a new axe-throwing facility has just opened its' doors at the Harvester Building in Batavia. "After Covid-19 and everything we just wanted something to be excited for, to bring people out and get them moving again," said co-owner, Sarah Jones. Customers will be able to enjoy three lanes [...]
  
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• Taxes are due today – here's how to file an extension for 2021

  17-05-2021 15:56 via wivb.com
  
  Here's how to file for an extension if you're running behind.
  
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• WATCH: New program helping WNYers prepare healthy meals at home

  17-05-2021 15:09 via wivb.com
  
  This month, it's expanded to Niagara Falls.
  
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• AAA: Gas prices in WNY are cheaper than the state average

  17-05-2021 14:22 via wivb.com
  
  New York's average is just a cent higher than the national average, and it's six cents higher than last week.
  
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• First child tax credit payments go out July 15

  17-05-2021 13:56 via wivb.com
  
  The first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan will be made on July 15, according to the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS.
  
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• Josh Allen to throw pizza party for class

  17-05-2021 13:34 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has won a "pizza" Buffalo's heart over the last few years.
  
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• Luxury apartment complex opens on the site of the former Immaculata Academy

  17-05-2021 04:27 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new luxury apartment complex is now up and running in Hamburg. The Oaks at South Park is on the same plot of land where the old Immaculata Academy once stood. The school closed five years ago after emotional students and teachers bid the school goodbye. The new complex features an [...]
  
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• Getzville VFD hosts 'rapid intervention training' for firefighters across WNY

  17-05-2021 04:25 via wivb.com
  
  GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local firefighters are training for a situation they hope they never have to find themselves in rescuing one of their own. The Getzville Volunteer Fire Company hosted its rapid intervention training this weekend.The annual two-day event brings in people from across the region to learn how to rescue other firefighters or [...]
  
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• Hamburg's Beatrice May Young celebrates her 100th birthday

  17-05-2021 01:43 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A family from Hamburg is celebrating an incredible milestone for its matriarch. Beatrice May Young is turning 100-years-old. Her family marked the occasion with a car parade in her honor. Beatrice's son says the family called everyone they could and even put out an ad in the paper to make this [...]
  
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• New tackle shop in Tonawanda hopes to make a splash as temperatures rise

  17-05-2021 01:28 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With warmer weather here, Western New Yorkers have a new place to get ready for fishing. Lake Effect Bait, Tackle and Charters is now open in Tonawanda. This spot is located on Delaware Avenue, near Sheridan. Lake Effect's Owner Thomas Ortolano says he opened up a shop because the Northtowns has [...]
  
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• Higgins calls for House to pass infrastructure bill by Independence Day

  17-05-2021 01:17 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- Congressman Brian Higgins says he wants the house to pass an infrastructure bill by July 4.In the last week, President Biden has met with the congressional leaders to push his two-trillion dollar plan. He's also discussed a scaled-back version with moderate republicans in the Senate. Congressman Higgins says no matter what a bill [...]
  
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• Report: Canada begins talks about border reopening

  17-05-2021 01:13 via wivb.com
  
  CANADA (WIVB) -- There is finally movement regarding reopening the United States-Canadian border. Bloomberg reports that senior officials in the Trudeau administration have started talks about how to move forward. The border has been closed for nearly 14 months. The latest extension is set to expire Friday.
  
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• Home at last: Missing Olean man spotted by good samaritans and reunited with family

  17-05-2021 00:55 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a harrowing 13 days, 22-year-old Cole Geise, the young man from Olean who went missing, is now home with his family. And that's thanks to two good samaritans who thought they recognized cole and took action. It really was a community effort to try and find Geise. People in Olean [...]
  
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• Outdoor dining curfew lifts Monday across NYS

  17-05-2021 00:51 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) -- Some business owners across New York State have reason to celebrate. The state is lifting part of its curfew on bars and restaurants Monday. This change only applies to outdoor dining. Indoor dining rooms still have to close by a set time. The state is also lifting its curfew for catered events where [...]
  
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