Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:20 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the selection of Victoria Reynolds as the new district director of its Buffalo district office. Her position is effective immediately.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $4.6 million in state funding for programs to expand access and eliminate disparities in health care while helping to increase diversity among the physician workforce throughout New York, representing a $1.2 million increase over the previous year's allocation.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:00 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 31st Habitat home in Niagara County with a home dedication to celebrate the newest Habitat homeowners achieving their dream of homeownership.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:55 am
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino announced rock band +LIVE+ will now perform in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The band was originally scheduled to perform Saturday, Nov. 11, but had to reschedule the show due to illness.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:55 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced that "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024," the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration, has new co-hosts to anchor the evening's festivities from coast to coast. Host Ryan Seacrest will lead the countdown to midnight alongside global superstar Rita Ora live from Times Square.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:50 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) shares tips on how you can protect yourself from thieves who are trying to steal both your holiday packages and your identity.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:50 am
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host its annual tree-lighting memorial ceremony in remembrance of veterans and VA staffers who have passed away. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Veterans Park located at 3495 Bailey Ave.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:50 am
The Cardinal O'Hara High School Alumni Association will present The Hit List, a night of top 40 hits covering four decades of music, on Jan. 26, 2024.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 07:00 am
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the Temple menorah, during which a minimal supply of oil somehow lasted for eight days. As a result, oil features prominently in Hanukkah traditions, and many faithful Jewish people include foods fried in oil as part of their holiday dinners or desserts.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:55 am
Dreading a cold winter? Want to know ways to secure your home to keep your heat bill down? The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has tips to share about how to prepare your home.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:55 am
The New York Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery is once again advising adults to not gift lottery tickets to children this holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:45 am
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 4-8) is underway. The annual weeklong campaign aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community and safe behind the wheel.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:25 am
Ransomville Speedway celebrated the 2023 season at the annual awards banquet on Friday night at the Lewiston No. 2 firehall. Donna Eick catered the banquet, and the event was emceed by Ransomville Speedway announcers Steven Petty and Jay Trainer.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:25 am
Today, acclaimed rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their "Unlimited Love Tour" will extend into 2024 across the U.S. Following massive 2022 and 2023 tour runs, the band shows no sign of slowing down as it announces an upcoming North America tour slated for next year.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:20 am
A flu infection is not inevitable.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:20 am
Multi-Platinum-selling country artist Scotty McCreery was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday by Opry member Garth Brooks. McCreery was surprised onstage during his spotlight artist performance at the "Opry Country Christmas" show.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:00 am
Over the weekend, Special Olympics New York hosted a "Polar Plunge" series, with proceeds benefitting the local athletes of Special Olympics New York. A total of 1,500 participants plunged into the chilly waters of Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. on Friday met in Buffalo and signed an extension of the current gaming compact between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians, which expires Dec. 9, 2023.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:05 am
The holiday season officially began in Lewiston with the annual holiday market at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Thursday; the tree-lighting Friday at Academy Park; Santa's arrival on Saturday and a flurry of family activities in the business district.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
M&T Bank's annual "Holiday Music Under the Dome" series will once again bring joyful music and festive celebrations to the bank's Fountain Plaza branch at 575 Main St., in downtown Buffalo. The community is invited to visit M&T's prominent and decorated downtown branch - commonly called the "gold dome" - for holiday performances from Saturday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 15.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Jon Rivera will host a free community holiday party in Buffalo's Elmwood Village from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, located at 875 Elmwood Ave.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
When preparing meals for Hanukkah celebrations, some families may want to serve kugel. Kugel is a Jewish dish that is similar to a casserole or pudding. Kugel originated more than 800 years ago in southern Germany. Kugel soon became a staple within Jewish households throughout eastern Europe and eventually the U.S.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
Lindsey Stirling brings her "Snow Waltz" concert to Shea's Performing Arts Center on Dec. 12. The concert will be a celebration of the season - from Halloween through Christmas - stocking-stuffed with timeless musical classics, innovative originals, dancing, elaborate costumes, and a production element rivaling the top stage shows in Las Vegas.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Penelope J. O'Connor, age 73, formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Oct. 23, 2023, from complications of leukemia. She was the beloved wife and soulmate of the late Page Stephens; dear sister of Edward (Rose) and William (Pamela) O'Connor; and a loving niece, aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island is kicking off the Christmas holiday season this Saturday, Dec. 2, with Santa visits, food trucks, activities, a parade and a tree lighting.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
For Susan Muscato, who is serving as director of KinderKiddz Early Childhood Learning Center, one of the most important elements of a well-run school is providing training, encouragement and support for the teachers.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 06:55 am
Children face hidden dangers as they try to navigate the online world, as well as the sometimes more blatant dangers of daily life.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 06:00 am
George and Annette (Penny) Panepinto celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19, 2023, with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Stephen's, Grand Island, followed by a church social.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 04:40 pm
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:55 pm
CBS Presents "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Elle King and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith. Additionally, King joins the performance lineup and will play her hits live from the Bicentennial Mall stage.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:55 pm
NBC has announced a second season for rookie dramas "Found" and "The Irrational."
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:15 pm
As part of the Niagara County 2024 tentative budget, the Niagara County Legislature has created a cultural endowment fund to help support arts and other cultural organizations across the county, according to Chairwoman Becky Wydysh.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 14 landmarks across New York will be illuminated red tonight in recognition of World AIDS Day.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:40 pm
As a legendary figure in Christian music, Michael Tait (current lead singer of Newsboys and member of DC Talk) has released a six-song Christmas project, "I Believe In Christmas," available today. This collection of holiday classics include three never-released songs in addition to three songs he released last holiday season.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:35 pm
Global pop superstars and Fifth Harmony alumni Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane have made our Christmas wishes come true with a highly anticipated collaboration for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." The multi-Platinum duo also joined forces for a perfectly wholesome and lighthearted music video that's sure to cause any Harmonizer's heart rate to spike.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has officially debuted a redesigned public website at www.dec.ny.gov that improves accessibility and the user experience, particularly on mobile devices. The site is significantly easier to use with cellphones, streamlines navigation, includes more powerful search capabilities, and offers new multimedia features to provide a more engaging visitor experience.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:30 pm
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers has released "Christmas Chill, Vol. 1" from Venture3Media.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:10 pm
Despite many choosing to stay indoors during Lockport's first big snow flurry of the year, Aprieta Monster Food Truck and its owners braved the cold as snow began to pile up all around them. In full view of passersby on Transit Road, the drab weather was no match for the vivid and colorful aesthetic of the food truck.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:05 pm
Looking for a charming spot to grab a bite to eat? Check out The Griffon Brewery and Gastropub located at 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 11:05 am
Grand Islanders were saddened to learn that fellow Island residents Kurt P. and Monica Villani were the couple who lost their lives in the fiery crash Nov. 22 at the Rainbow Bridge.
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