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Local News - WIVB 4 en-us It isn't the first time Leon Sapp has sparked outrage over his alleged fireworks dealings. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12qff52mh/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Falleged_fireworks_dealer_sparks_outrage_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/alleged_fireworks_dealer_sparks_outrage_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:40:27 +0000 A local activist who dedicated her life to cleaning up her east side neighborhood has died. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12cffun9j/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal_activist_remembered_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local_activist_remembered_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:40:18 +0000 A double shooting rocked Buffalo's Masten District Friday afternoon. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12o33l99s/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fdouble_shooting_rocks_masten_district_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/double_shooting_rocks_masten_district_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:40:08 +0000 Taxpayers will be taking a stand on Independence Day. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12o74172v/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Ftea_party_planned_in_downtown_buffalo_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/tea_party_planned_in_downtown_buffalo_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:58 +0000 The legacy of a now darkened downtown theatre may live on. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12j7u1q0l/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fsheas_may_take_over_studio_arena_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/sheas_may_take_over_studio_arena_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:48 +0000 The holiday weekend started off on a high note with the band, Our Lady Peace, striking a major chord with concert-goers in Lockport. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12lvosfoh/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Four_lady_peace_strikes_major_chord_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/our_lady_peace_strikes_major_chord_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:38 +0000 History is coming alive this weekend at Old Fort Niagara. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12m1pe0et/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2F250th_anniversary_of_historic_siege_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/250th_anniversary_of_historic_siege_090703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:28 +0000 Recent shootings on Buffalo's west side have residents concerned about a rise in youth violence and a possible turf war. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12n6nue6j/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fpossible_turf_war_concerns_residents_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/possible_turf_war_concerns_residents_090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:54:32 +0000 Four western New York deaths in the last two months are being blamed on the drug Fentanyl. Police say it's just a symptom of a much bigger problem. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12l6kop7m/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Ffour_wny_deaths_blamed_on_fentanyl_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/four_wny_deaths_blamed_on_fentanyl_090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:39:28 +0000 The man convicted of selling fireworks that burned down several Buffalo homes last year has been arrested again for the same offense. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12isqnemr/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Ffireworks_seller_arrested_again_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/fireworks_seller_arrested_again_090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:24:28 +0000 Last Saturday, the class of 2009 graduated from Depew High School. Missing among them was a classmate who drowned seven years ago, but Ryan Markel was far from forgotten thanks to family and friends. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12vr927a3/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FScholarships_honor_students_memory_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Scholarships_honor_students_memory_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:54:37 +0000 Buffalo Police made an arrest after a teen's body was pulled from the Buffalo River last month. Police say the victim was brutally beaten over a minor theft. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12qssstci/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fvictim_brutally_beaten_over_minor_theft_090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/victim_brutally_beaten_over_minor_theft_090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:27 +0000 There are lots of activities planned for this holiday weekend. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12lf0llib/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2FIndependence_Day_weekend_is_here_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/Independence_Day_weekend_is_here_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:09:28 +0000 Besides celebrating our nation's independence, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo will declare "Independence from Smoking Day" as the hospital becomes a smoke-free campus on July 4, 2009. The new anti-smoking policy will cover all hospital property and affiliated locations including buildings, parking areas, grounds, and adjacent sidewalks. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12rsmkpbm/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FMercy_Hospital_goes_smoke_free_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Mercy_Hospital_goes_smoke_free_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:54:28 +0000 A shooting incident happened just after 8pm Thursday night. Police believe a number of people were in a vehicle when the suspect fired a number of shots at the vehicle, striking the driver in the upper body. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=134141h1a/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FPolice_investigate_Potomac_Ave_shooting_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Police_investigate_Potomac_Ave_shooting_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:24:46 +0000 Governor David Paterson is meeting with Senate leaders Friday to try and break the stalemate. Now the State Comptroller is looking to withhold their pay. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=131lkrrjg/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FFinally_a_breakthrough_in_NYS_Senate_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Finally_a_breakthrough_in_NYS_Senate_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:54:39 +0000 If you head out to any Independence Day festivities make sure to grab your camera and send us your snapshots. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=133c5qvdk/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FNews_4_wants_Independence_Day_pictures_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/News_4_wants_Independence_Day_pictures_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:54:28 +0000 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=1306ls0s9/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FNYC_to_host_2010_Service_Conference_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/NYC_to_host_2010_Service_Conference_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:54:27 +0000 The 4th of July holiday is always a busy time on the roadways and state police want to make sure you're safe. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=12kbno541/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F4th_of_July_road_safety_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/4th_of_July_road_safety_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:09:29 +0000 According to AAA the price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $2.80 a gallon in the Buffalo-Niagara region. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Buffalo/WIVB_4/SIG=13amb4ksk/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fgas_and_fuel%2FWestern_New_York_gas_prices_20090703 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/business/gas_and_fuel/Western_New_York_gas_prices_20090703 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:55:20 +0000 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:40:27 +0000