Wed, Sep 30th 2020 05:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that, starting today, new reforms go into effect prohibiting businesses from charging a "pink tax," otherwise known as the practice of charging different prices for "substantially similar" consumer goods or services that are marketed to different genders.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2020 01:50 pm
Covanta, a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has been named a winner of the Business Intelligence Group's 2020 Sustainability Awards in the Service of the Year category for its innovative circular economy partnership with Greenpac Mill LLC in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2020 10:40 am
National Grid on Tuesday filed a customer assistance proposal with its New York regulator that would provide up to $50 million in financial assistance to support its most economically vulnerable residential customers as well as businesses that are struggling because of the pandemic's financial impact.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2020 10:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the Career Pathway Training Partnerships program in high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and electric heat pump technologies to prepare New Yorkers for the growing number of job opportunities in the clean energy industry.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2020 05:40 pm
A master plan for the Buffalo Central Terminal site and its connectivity to the Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood has started and the first of four public meetings will be held Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced $1,454,072 million in funding from the second round of the Western New York Workforce Development Challenge has been awarded to four local nonprofit organizations.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 01:50 pm
As the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marks 10 years of supporting small business growth through its competitive state trade expansion (STEP) grant program, the federal agency announced the newest round of state awards that support export growth among U.S. small businesses.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 03:10 pm
Social distancing guidelines during the pandemic fueled a shift to online shopping for consumer goods of all kinds, including vehicles, with particularly high demand for recreational vehicles (RVs). Many online platforms list cars, trucks, vans and RVs for very low prices, with sellers offering to make third-party delivery arrangements if the buyer pays via an escrow account. In reality, neither the automobile nor the escrow company exists - leaving the buyer without their money or a vehicle.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced passage of H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. The package of bipartisan bills would push the U.S. toward a clean energy future, create jobs, and ensure communities are treated equitably in the process.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:40 pm
Empire State Development announced Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients are now eligible to receive low-interest loans from the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF).
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
With pending sales remaining at high levels, combined with low housing inventory, the current competitive bidding market continued in August, according to the housing report released Wednesday by the New York State Association of REALTORS.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 10:00 am
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice 2020 winners were just revealed, and Seneca Resorts & Casino's Social Club by Seneca took second place for the Best Player's Club.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently released five audits of the Department of Health's (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million in what his office called "unnecessary, improper or questionable payments," and made several recommendations for improving the program.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
Existing-home sales continued to climb in August, marking three consecutive months of positive sales gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major regions experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, with the Northeast seeing the greatest improvement from the prior month.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 12:00 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages New Yorkers to review their current tax situation. By taking a closer look at your tax records now, you can ensure you don't end up owing unpaid taxes, and you may be able to claim valuable tax credits when you file your income tax return next year.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:10 pm
As devastated industries wait for Congress to pass another round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry remains on the brink of collapse because of the pandemic. Results show 68% of hotels have less than half of their typical, precrisis staff working full time, and without further governmental assistance, 74% of respondents said they would be forced to lay off additional employees.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:50 pm
A quarter of a century. That's how long a University at Buffalo center that specializes in advancing universal design has been continuously funded.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 11:00 pm
The U.S. Small Business Week's 2020 National Small Business Week celebrations officially commence this week with a virtual three-day award ceremony recognizing national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories for their significant accomplishments. The three-day award ceremony will commence Tuesday, Sept. 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 National Small Business Person of the Year.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 02:05 pm
In response to the overwhelming needs within the local communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HUNT Real Estate sales professionals and employees organized and participated in multiple fundraisers and charitable initiatives across New York this summer. Nearly $20,000 was raised in total, which will go directly to those in need in the Western and Upstate New York communities.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 01:55 pm
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8% in August compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. August's sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 03:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC will begin enforcement of the state's ban on single-use plastic carryout bags on Oct. 19. The plastic bag ban, which went into effect on March 1, was not enforced per an agreement between the parties in a lawsuit brought by Poly-Pak Industries Inc., et al, in New York State Supreme Court.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 10:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced approval of H.R. 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This bipartisan bill would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees and job applicants.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 10:25 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has expanded services at its Lockport Health Center with the addition of two cardiac specialists. Cardiologists Benjamin Rueda, M.D., and Arif Syed, M.D., have joined the Health Center, located at 6000 Brockton Drive, Suite 106.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 10:05 am
Read the DFS statement of charges for Johnson & Johnson and related companies here
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the Department of Financial Services has filed charges and initiated administrative proceedings against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. - collectively, "Johnson & Johnson."
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
Earlier this week, at a speech in front of the Federalist Society, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents. The final rule follows the direction of President Donald Trump's executive order to promote transparency through improved agency guidance practices throughout the federal government.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:50 am
National Grid has approved more than $760,000 in economic development grants to support a number of Western New York initiatives designed to grow the regional economy.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 09:00 am
During his remarks at the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association's (PHADA) 2020 Legislative Conference, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced HUD is expanding its "Moving to Work" (MTW) Demonstration, which invites 100 additional housing authorities to join the program over the next two-year period.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
With the start of fall right around the corner and cooler temperatures on the horizon, NOCO is offering a variety of household tips to help Western New Yorkers not only stay warm, but also save on their energy costs this fall and winter.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 03:00 pm
Robert C. Bennett, Ph.D., LMHC, CASAC, was named director of inpatient behavioral health services at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. His appointment was announced by Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer JoAnn Pellegrino.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Li-Cycle Inc., a North America based lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, will further grow its operations in New York. The company will invest over $175 million in a lithium-ion battery recycling "hub" on a 15.4-acre parcel of land at Eastman Business Park (EBP). This is in addition to its Li-Cycle's first U.S. "spoke" operation already located at the park in Monroe County.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 12:30 pm
Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza recently announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week 2020. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held Sept. 22-24.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named William M. Wind Jr., M.D., F.A.O.O.S., to the post of medical director of sports medicine services. The appointment, which was announced by President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo, was effective Sept. 1.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 11:00 am
Consistent with President Donald Trump's executive order "Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners," the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to minimize displacement and evictions resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic national emergency.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 11:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $2.3 million in federal CARES Act funding for four organizations to provide critical services to small and mid-sized manufacturers as they adapt to changing market conditions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Scam Tracker received several reports of a trick scammers are using to steal from online shoppers. They are exploiting a PayPal policy and deceiving online shoppers into paying for goods that don't exist.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Brockport-based electronics recycler Sunnking is preparing for record crowds during its first electronics recycling collection events since the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
The New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics announced it has posted the 2019 annual statements of financial disclosure of the statewide elected officials and members of the Assembly and Senate who were in office as of the statutory May 15 filing deadline.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2020 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding over $6 million in funding to help small businesses in Erie and Niagara counties and a total of $19 million across Western New York. The funding was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act approved by the House of Representatives on March 27.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2020 09:35 am
During a joint press conference on Tuesday, Congressman Chris Jacobs publicly endorsed Republican Josh Mertzlufft as the candidate he supports to take his place representing the people of Tonawanda, Grand Island, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Brant, Evans and Buffalo across the 60th State Senate District.
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