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• Michigan Street Baptist Church working to uncover some of its own history

  17-09-2021 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A church in Buffalo is working to uncover some of its own history. The Michigan Street Baptist Church is hosting a community archeological dig. The church has been at the center of history for the past 175 years dating back to when it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. "So [...]
  
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• Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner talks WNY's future in cinema

  17-09-2021 23:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's been a lot of movie magic in Western New York recently. The untitled Cabrini movie is wrapping up filming locally. They were seen shooting in Buffalo. Plus a new trailer for horror film "Nightmare Alley" featuring shots of downtown Buffalo dropped yesterday. Now we're joined live with the Buffalo Niagara [...]
  
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• Workers United endorse India Walton

  17-09-2021 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On the heels of that legal victory, Walton also picked up another endorsement. Workers United has put their support behind her. The union represents 6,000 workers in the city. They also could soon represent employees at local Starbucks locations, if workers vote to unionize. The group says they support Walton because [...]
  
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• Retired Diocese of Buffalo priest placed on administrative leave after abuse allegation surfaces

  17-09-2021 22:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A retired priest who previously served as a chaplain at Kenmore Mercy Hospital has been placed on administrative leave by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher after an allegation of abuse has surfaced. The allegation against Reverend Robert J. Schober, 70, came to light after informational documents filed with [...]
  
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• FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

  17-09-2021 21:46 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. The vote Friday, 16-2, was a blow to the Biden administration's effort to shore up people's protection against the virus amid the highly contagious delta variant. Over several hours of discussion, members [...]
  
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• Erie County BOE formally certifies Buffalo Mayoral ballot without Byron Brown's name

  17-09-2021 20:51 via wivb.com
  
  Friday afternoon's meeting to amend the ballot certification was scheduled on what elections officials considered the final day that they could send out about 170 military ballots, in order for the voting process to be completed in time.
  
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• Mothertime Marketplace begins at the Hamburg Fairgrounds

  17-09-2021 18:31 via wivb.com
  
  Mothertime Marketplace kicked off Friday morning at the Hamburg Fairgrounds.
  
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• $2.3 million in federal funds designated for new museum, park improvements in Cheektowaga

  17-09-2021 18:22 via wivb.com
  
  Local leaders say it's important to carry on the rich history of the town.
  
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• Borderland Music & Arts Festival begins Saturday

  17-09-2021 15:42 via wivb.com
  
  EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Borderland, a popular, two-day music and cultural festival kicks off tomorrow at Knox Farm! This year's festival is headlined by The Revivalists. But some home grown talent will also be featured, including East Aurora's own, the band "Never Been." More than 30 live music acts will be on the three [...]
  
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• 50 years since Attica prison riots: Lessons from the uprising amid Riker's crisis today

  17-09-2021 15:05 via wivb.com
  
  This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Attica Uprising and the remnants of that rebellion continue to impact us today.
  
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• Mel's Mutts: Chuck & Wilson

  17-09-2021 13:45 via wivb.com
  
  Meet Chuck and Wilson!
  
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• Mel's Mutts: Punkin

  17-09-2021 13:36 via wivb.com
  
  She's up for adoption through Buddy's Second Chance Rescue.
  
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• Grade A+ Teacher: Annika Putney

  17-09-2021 13:23 via wivb.com
  
  "Annika's an amazing teacher," Mindy Trapani says. "She's the type of teacher that kids remember forever. She works hard to make learning fun and exciting for her students."
  
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• Bills-themed Little People toys benefit Oishei Children's Hospital

  17-09-2021 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  Josh Allen may be a big deal when it comes to the Buffalo Bills, but now he's getting smaller; a lot smaller.
  
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• Vacant Kane Street house in Buffalo goes up in flames

  17-09-2021 06:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A vacant house on Kane Street in Buffalo went up in flames around 7:30 p.m. Buffalo Fire says no one was injured and damage to the 74 Kane Street house is pinned at an estimated $25,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• City of Tonawanda PD photographed for Ford Motor Company calendar

  17-09-2021 06:32 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Tonawanda police are getting the chance to shine in the national spotlight. Ford Motor Company chose the department to be featured as part of the 2022 police fleet calendar. Photographers from Detroit flew in to take pictures of the cars at Niawanda Park Thursday evening. "I think it's [...]
  
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• "Choctoberfest" at Flying Bison Brewery raises money for families experiencing homelessness

  17-09-2021 06:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday night was a celebration of all things beer and chocolate. Family Promise of Western New York hosted their sixth annual Choctoberfest at Flying Bison Brewery in Larkinville. Guests enjoyed lots of food, drinks and live music. The event raises money for families experiencing homelessness. For more information about Family Promise [...]
  
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• Black Rock Historical Society opens new museum

  17-09-2021 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new museum is celebrating one of the buffalo's oldest neighborhoods. The Black Rock Historical Society opened its new home on Amherst Street Thursday night. The new building houses a number of exhibits telling the neighborhood's history including its importance in the War of 1812 and the construction of the Erie [...]
  
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• Movie trailer for "Nightmare Alley" filmed in Buffalo back in February 2020 released

  17-09-2021 05:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- We're getting our first look at a film shot in the City of Buffalo. Searchlight Pictures released the first trailer for "Nightmare Alley." Crews filmed a portion of the movie in Niagara Square in February of 2020. The trailer features a few shots inside city hall. "Nightmare Alley" hits theaters on [...]
  
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• Lawmakers discuss workforce shortage of direct support professionals

  17-09-2021 03:43 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Lawmakers and advocates say there are serious issues when it comes to a workforce shortage of direct support professionals who assist those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members of the legislature are having ongoing discussions about what's creating the problem, and possible solutions.  Earlier this week the New York State Senate held [...]
  
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• Southern Tier Brewing Buffalo Taproom sets September opening date

  17-09-2021 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Southern Tier Brewing Company's Buffalo Taproom will officially open its doors on September 28. The new Harborcenter location, in the old 716 Food and Sports restaurant, is Southern Tier Brewing's fifth location. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and in a tweet the company says, "We cannot wait to rock with [...]
  
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• School bus drama continues Buffalo Public Schools wants National Guard to step in; and local parent's six-year-old dropped off at Tops

  17-09-2021 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Stacey Love’s six-year-old son Victor was left wandering out front of the Tops Markets on Niagara Street last week, because that’s where the bus dropped him off. It was several blocks away from where they live.  “By himself, in front of a grocery store, where anyone could have taken him. He [...]
  
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• Critics raise potential conflicts with federal judge who made controversial decision in Mayor Brown's ballot lawsuit

  17-09-2021 00:07 via wivb.com
  
  Critics say there are several potential conflicts that should have resulted in U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra Jr.'s disqualification from Mayor Byron Brown's election case
  
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