Wed, Jan 4th 2023 05:45 pm
On Wednesday afternoon, @BuffaloBills tweeted the following update regarding Damar Hamlin: "Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight. He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him."
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 04:45 pm
The Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) has announced a public meeting for Region Central, which covers the area of Buffalo surrounding the Scajaquada Creek corridor, including Route 198. After 18 months of analysis, planning and community input, the meeting will present GBNRTC's preferred scenario for reimagining the Scajaquada corridor.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Victims of severe winter storm beginning Dec. 23, 2022, now have until April 18, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:30 pm
On Dec. 24-27, forest rangers and environmental conservation police officers assisted Erie County emergency personnel with the massive winter storm.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development has awarded more than $6 million in grants to eight projects across the state through the first round of the Capital and Pay for Performance Grant Programs.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:25 pm
Natural disasters, like the deadly blizzard we saw in Western New York, often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized.
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Thu, Dec 29th 2022 09:20 am
"All driving bans in Erie County are lifted as of 12:01am. A county-wide driving/travel advisory is in effect, and the county-wide State of Emergency remains."
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Wed, Dec 28th 2022 10:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced all major state highways in Western New York will reopen at midnight following one of the most powerful winter storms to ever impact New York. That includes state routes 5, 33 and 198, as well as the Erie County portion of Interstate 190.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2022 04:40 pm
National Grid would like to thank its local, state and national partners who have helped clear access so that the company's field force could reach customers after an historic blizzard resulted in 108,000 Western New York customers losing power.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2022 12:40 pm
Following extended power outages that affected Erie County residents and businesses, the Erie County Department of Health is offering advice and recommendations about handling perishable foods that may have spoiled. This guidance is for restaurants and other food facilities, but is useful for residents, as well.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2022 11:25 pm
National Grid has restored service to 98% (or 105,700) of the 107,700 Western New York customers affected by the historic multiday blizzard that brought hurricane-force winds and more than 50 inches of heavy, wet snow to the region.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2022 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced additional actions to provide financial relief to New Yorkers in the Western and North Country regions in the aftermath of this weekend's historic winter storm, part of the state's ongoing efforts to address the historic winter storm that has caused statewide devastation.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 11:20 pm
"The Driving Ban will be lifted in the Town of Amherst as of 7 pm. The Driving Ban will NOT be lifted for Buffalo, Lackawanna, and Cheektowaga during the overnight hours. Lackawanna and Cheektowaga will be revisited in the morning; Buffalo will continue through tomorrow."
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 11:05 pm
On Monday evening, Tops Supermarkets Public and Media Relations Manager Kathy Sautter reported, "Tops intends to continue to safely reopen as many of its Erie County stores as possible on Tuesday, Dec. 27. All Tops locations outside Erie County will open as scheduled. Please reference Tops' social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) or visit topsmarkets.com/Blizzard22 for up-to-date information."
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 11:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a federal emergency declaration, as a result of the historic winter storm that began Thursday, Dec. 22, and continues to impact Western New York and the North Country regions. The storm brought blizzard-like conditions, sustained wind gusts of more than 60 miles per hour, and well-below-freezing temperatures through the holiday weekend.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 11:00 pm
National Grid has restored service to 93,600 of its 104,600 Western New York customers affected by the historic multiday blizzard that overwhelmed the region beginning Thursday evening. The company has more than 2,850 restoration experts on the ground - including line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety workers - who are ready to repair the remaining damage as soon as roads are cleared and outages can be accessed.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 03:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the media Monday afternoon, providing an update on state efforts to assist Western New York with the aftermath of the weekend blizzard. She said, in part:
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 09:15 am
On Monday morning, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz tweeted: "As of 7 AM, the Driving Ban will STILL be in effect for the cities of Buffalo and Lackawanna and the Towns of Amherst, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Evans, Hamburg, Orchard Park and West Seneca. It is lifted for all other towns as of 7 AM. The Thruway and NYS route are still closed."
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 09:15 am
On Sunday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to the ongoing response to the historic winter storm that brought blizzard conditions over the course of the weekend to many parts of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the North Country regions.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 09:00 am
National Grid is partnering with a multiagency coalition of state and local emergency response organizations to identify and prioritize areas for road clearance to facilitate power restoration and emergency response after a blizzard slammed Western New York over the weekend.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 08:15 pm
National Grid's crews are facing extremely treacherous weather conditions as they work to safely clean up extensive debris, repair damage and restore power as the result of the ongoing, powerful blizzard that is expected to continue to pummel portions of Western New York through Sunday.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 11:25 am
The following warming shelters are open and available to those who may have lost power, are stranded, or experiencing extreme cold conditions.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board voted 5-0 to approve tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Teamsters; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); and with the Civil Service Employees Association. The new contracts will take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 07:00 am
Change is coming to Grand Island's McDonald's. Located at 2231 Grand Island Blvd., the familiar restaurant had fallen into disrepair. There were complaints of broken things in the restaurant, including a milkshake machine that was often out of order.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 06:55 am
Christmas at the Thompson Farm, 2487 Long Road, featured local venders with handmade products for sale, in addition to foods, such as eggs, meat, potatoes, honey, maple syrup, garlic and winter squashes. Handmade products include soaps, baked goods, ornaments and small paintings.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 11:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul released the following statement Friday night regarding deploying the National Guard to Erie County amid the winter storm:
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 05:35 pm
On Friday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced, "Niagara County has declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather conditions that are impacting travel and safety. Effective 2 p.m., Niagara County will be upgrading the travel advisory to a full travel ban until further notice."
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 12:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved the National Heritage Area Act (S.1942). The bill reauthorizes all Niagara Heritage Areas, including those in Niagara Falls and along the Erie Canal, for the next 15 years, ensuring a long-term federal commitment to investments in these areas.
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Tue, Dec 20th 2022 11:05 am
The Western New York Coalition for the Homeless has organized its annual homeless persons' memorial, which will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Organizers said the intent is to remember and honor those who have passed who were impacted by homelessness.
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Tue, Dec 20th 2022 11:05 am
Christmas is a time for giving, and that's why Sweet Buffalo teamed up with WNY Property Kings and Stand Out Marketing to bring smiles to children who need it most around the holidays - and it comes in the form of a giant elf!
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 01:05 pm
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and its friends at LaBella Associates have partnered to "Raise the Roof" by bringing free STEM programming to various Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Veronica Connor Middle School and Grand Island High School collected enough nonperishable food to fill 66 bags, said Dave Conboy, president of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Nicole Cannarozzo discovered liquidation stores on social media: "I saw on Facebook, during COVID, someone in Texas said she bought something from her local Amazon return store."
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education was looking skyward at its Dec. 12 meeting, held at Kaegebein Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham suggested the School District begin early with plans for a total solar eclipse, which is scheduled to occur April 8, 2024.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Grand Island's The Tarshus Law Firm has rebranded as Lawyer For Business.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation gratefully accepted a very generous donation from the Maguire Family of Dealerships on Grand Island! Recognizing that the need is great year round, but especially near the holiday season, the Maguire Family presented a check for $1,000 to The Neighbors Foundation.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
St. Stephen School announced the following students have earned first and second honors recognition for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:25 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Grand Island Deputy Supervisor Pete Marston will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive taking place Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Grand Island firehall. Donation times will be between noon and 5 p.m. The American Red Cross is looking to exceed its goal of 35 donors.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 10:20 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminds snowmobilers to register their sleds and trailers "locally" - directly through the Erie County Auto Bureau.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:55 pm
At the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road:
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