Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:20 pm
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 16 varied properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 03:00 pm
Empire State Development, East Side Avenues and Preservation Buffalo Niagara announced applications are available for funding dedicated to the stabilization of historic at-risk buildings on Buffalo's East Side.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 06:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation (S5959D /A.5605-C) that establishes a "right to publicity" for deceased individuals to protect against the commercial exploitation, or unauthorized use, of their personal characteristics that have commercial value - their name, picture, voice or signature after their death. Additionally, these rights can be exercised by their descendants, giving performers estates the ability to control and protect their likeness or image after they have died.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 06:10 pm
Empire State Development recently announced it is opening the application process for round 3 of the Western New York Workforce Development Challenge (WDC). A Buffalo Billion initiative, WDC ensures the region's workforce pipeline is responding to industry demands by promoting and investing in scalable approaches to workforce training for underserved populations.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Alfred "Al" Hammonds, CSSBB, to the post of senior vice president of clinical service operations and business development. His appointment was announced by President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Alexander C. Collichio, Esq., SPHR, to the post of vice president of human resources effective Dec. 14. The appointment was announced by President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 02:20 pm
Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York recently announced the application period for the 2021 Torch Award for Ethics. The accolade celebrates the commitment made by businesses and charities to the highest standards of leadership character and organizational ethics. It shows the practices these organizations employ to generate a high level of trust among their employees, customers and communities.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
As part of its seven-part consumer alert holiday series, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection recommends New Yorkers be informed consumers when purchasing gift cards and gift certificates this holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 28 this year, in one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That's especially true for restaurants, retail shops and fitness-related businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging New Yorkers to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced the final day of registration for New York state's 10th annual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum. He urged those interested in participating to visit the event's website to sign up.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:50 pm
The Small Business Administration Buffalo District office is encouraging shopping at local small businesses on Small Business Saturday.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:45 pm
KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, is donating $1 million to support the Health Professions Hub at D'Youville.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:05 pm
Niagara Falls Heritage Arts, the public art initiative of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, fall 2020 mural season is in full effect through "NF Murals." The project connects the public with contemporary art, showcasing the area's rich heritage and culture. Three new murals are complete at the cross streets of Main and Depot Avenue in Niagara Falls for the public to enjoy.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:40 pm
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection announced the rollout of a seven-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers navigate new holiday shopping pitfalls. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most experts predict this year's online holiday shopping season may top records - both in sales and in scams. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on equitable pricing requirements, credit cards, gift cards, refunds, warranties and data privacy.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
American Ship Review has named the new all-electric, emission-free Maid of the Mist vessels as "Boat of the Year."
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 11:00 am
In Western New York, nine organizations received recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and invest in the health of their workforce as part of the 2020 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
Joseph Freitas, owner and president of Capello Salon & Spa, announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Capello Salon & Spa will consolidate all operations to its East Amherst location at 9424 Transit Road.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:20 am
OnCore Aviation LLC founder and owner Todd Cameron recently announced the acquisition of Prior Aviation Service Inc. flight school located in Buffalo. A press release stated, "The addition of Buffalo as a third location for OnCore is a huge step in making modern flight training accessible to aviators of all ages throughout the northeast."
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
William Mattar is pleased to announce the premiere of a new television commercial featuring his beloved family dog, Peanut Butter Mattar. Since 2013, Miss Peanut Butter Mattar has been the face of William Mattar's "Rescue a Shelter Animal" campaign, encouraging the community to support a local animal shelter or rescue.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:35 am
A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Results show 72% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and 69% are unlikely to travel for Christmas, compounding the challenges for the hotel industry during this public health crisis.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency (NFURA) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to real estate developers, investors and brokers to propose new projects for key sites in the downtown Niagara Falls Gateway District. It said this might be an opportunity to acquire and invest in properties in prime locations for new growth.
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Wed, Nov 11th 2020 09:30 am
Pine Pharmaceuticals, one of the nation's leading drug compounding FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities, recently announced the company plans to expand its operations at Riverview Solar Technology Park in Tonawanda. Since opening a new facility in 2018, Pine Pharmaceuticals has hired 52 new employees bringing the total workforce to 85 full-time employees.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 12:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins welcomed adoption of a general project plan (GPP) for Buffalo's Outer Harbor by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 11:15 am
The Outer Harbor GPP outlines future improvements that will be made to the city's Lake Erie waterfront to build on improvements that have been recently completed by EHCDC. The development plan includes recreational facilities to improve what is currently vacant, substandard or underutilized property along a nearly one-and-a-half mile stretch of Lake Erie waterfront.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 10:30 am
Bond Buyer announced the New York Power Authority has won Deal of the Year 2020 in the Northeast Region for NYPA's April sale of more than $1.2 billion in bonds to finance capital expenditures related to the Power Authority's transmission assets and other capital projects.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 10:10 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced major construction has been completed on the new, state-of the-art transportation hub in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2020 09:25 pm
At 5:31 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, the Niagara County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at The Days Inn hotel, located at 2821 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:20 pm
The New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York State Department of Health announced recently that Erie County Medical Center Corp. President and CEO Thomas J. Quatroche Jr., Ph.D., was appointed to the 25-member health care administrative simplification workgroup. Quatroche joins health care industry stakeholders and others on the workgroup from across New York.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
Across America, there are thousands of military veterans, spouses and transitioning service members looking to start their own businesses. These men and women are proven leaders, and we know that they make outstanding business leaders.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2020 01:05 pm
Forbes has named The Summit Federal Credit Union one of the nation's best in-state credit unions for 2020.
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Sat, Oct 31st 2020 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that, in the wake of what he has called repeated failures by utility and telecom companies to meet their obligations to New Yorkers, he has appointed Rory Lancman, a seasoned lawyer and legislator, as statewide special counsel for ratepayer protection.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 04:10 pm
Support for the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AHLA) Safe Stay initiative continues to grow with endorsements coming from leading scientists, physicians and public health experts in epidemiology and infectious disease.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:25 pm
Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise, spiked more at the start of the pandemic, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). A staggering 80.5% of people reporting online purchase scams in 2020 lost money. Which is a jump from 71.2% in 2015, when BBB began collecting data.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 10:30 am
HEALTHeLINK has been named the comprehensive primary care plus (CPC+) data aggregator for the Greater Buffalo Region by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CPC+ is a national advanced primary care medical home model initiative that aims to strengthen primary care through regionally based multi-payer payment reform and care delivery transformation.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 10:30 am
Environmental Advocates Action recognized Assemblyman Sean Ryan for his dedication to environmental preservation. Last week, Environmental Advocates Action released its 2020 Environmental Scorecard, which records the environmental votes of all state lawmakers during the legislative session. Ryan has received a perfect score for four years in a row.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2020 05:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced eight additional Empire State companies have received support from New York to produce needed supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2020 12:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $357 million in funding for the renewal of roadways in every region of New York.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2020 12:00 pm
This week, as the U.S. marks the 48th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, and colleagues on the Great Lakes Task Force warned the progress made to restore and protect the Great Lakes is at risk of unravelling.
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