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Crews gain control of Boyle Heights warehouse fire; 'highly toxic' ammonia leak spurs concern

Los Angeles Fire Department ground crews, hazardous materials teams and three water-dropping helicopters were deployed to the blaze.

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Crews respond to fire near Elmwood Avenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a fire that broke out on Wednesday evening near Elmwood Avenue and Amherst Street. Black smoke appeared to be rising from the area shortly after 6 p.m. News 4 has reached out to authorities to learn more. This is a developing story [...]

Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from 'mansion tax' moves forward

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council directed the city attorney to draft a ballot measure that would exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax that funds affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.

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Assemblymember Burke proposes Open Appointments Act

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York lawmaker is looking to change the way vacant elected positions are filled in New York. Assemblymember Patrick Burke unveiled legislation he said would bring more public input to a process he said cuts voters out. The push for change stems in part from when a town board [...]

Kennels full at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter

Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has too many dogs for its kennels, causing staff to set up temporary cages in its lobby. Jen Butera, director of the shelter, said in the last few weeks, multiple animals are coming in daily. No matter how much room there is, or lack thereof, [...]