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• Niagara Purple Eagles double up at MAAC swimming championships

  16-02-2025 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Purple Eagles spread their wings in the water as Niagara University's men's and women's teams both won Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.Niagara became the fifth MAAC school and first since 2008 to sweep the team championships. It was the women's team's third conference title in four seasons, and the men's first victory since 1994.Natalie Killion, a sophomore from Lockport, received women's swimmer of the meet hon
  
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• State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam

  16-02-2025 19:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority are warning New Yorkers of a recent E-ZPass text message scam that has been trying to collect tolls from recipients.The scam texts are sent from an international phone number and request the recipients to reply with "Y" to receive a link, which contains an unofficial website, the NYS Thruway Authority said.
  Officials said E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send a text or email asking for personal information suc
  
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• Presidents Day: Is mail delivered, trash collected on Monday?

  16-02-2025 18:21 via wivb.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Presidents Day, a federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of February, falls on Feb. 17 this year.Like other federal holidays, some services, such as mail and trash collection, will be unavailable. Additionally, certain workers and students will have the day off on Presidents Day.Will mail and packages be delivered on Feb. 17?The U.S. Postal Service will not make regular mail deliveries in observance of Presidents Day. Post offices will also be closed,
  
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• Transgender man found dead in New York field endured repeated acts torture: police

  16-02-2025 16:16 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was reported missing by his family last week, has been found dead in a New York field. On Friday, New York State Police said Nordquist had endured repeated acts of violence and torture that led to his death. “We are here today to provide an update on the case of Sam Nordquist, who was originally reported missing to New York State Police on February 9, 2025,” said Trooper Lynnea Crane, Public Information Officer fo
  
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• Clarence business thrives selling rock salt amid ongoing shortage

  16-02-2025 04:43 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As winter continues across Western New York, local municipalities and their residents are continuing to face an ongoing rock salt shortage. One business in Clarence is helping hundreds of people get through the icy conditions.The rock salt shortage has been affecting several counties across Western New York since mid-January. Not only is it impacting crews from clearing the roads, but residents are unable to even find salt to purchase for their own driveways and sidewalk
  
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• Clarence business helps community by selling rock salt amid ongoing shortage

  16-02-2025 04:43 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As winter continues across Western New York, local municipalities and their residents are continuing to face an ongoing rock salt shortage. One business in Clarence is helping hundreds of people get through the icy conditions.The rock salt shortage has been affecting several counties across Western New York since mid-January. Not only is it impacting crews from clearing the roads, but residents are unable to even find salt to purchase for their own driveways and sidewalk
  
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