Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:25 pm
Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1% in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November's sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in November 2019.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 05:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation (S6758-B/A10803a) to strengthen penalties against the illegal disposal of construction debris, demolition debris, and other hazardous substances.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance to help New Yorkers avoid food insecurity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For a 10th consecutive month, about 700,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive additional food benefits to bring them up to the maximum allowable amount for December.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
President-elect Joe Biden's emphasis on national unity as part of his administration's messaging surrounding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is an effective tool that can help minimize the influence of political ideology on the public perception of scientific conclusions, according to a University at Buffalo professor of communication.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is leading an effort to see that Americans receive the full COVID-19 relief payment they are entitled to under the CARES Act. Millions of individuals are still waiting for economic impact payments.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2020 03:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz updated residents on the coronavirus vaccine during a press conference Monday afternoon.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2020 12:40 pm
A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2020 12:40 pm
On Monday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo virtually joined Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling, Northwell Health Director of Employee Health Services Dr. Michelle Chester, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center ICU Nurse Sandra Lindsay for the first administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2020 10:25 am
The Salvation Army of the Greater Niagara Region will get a helping hand from local jazz artists Custode & Parisi. A special streaming concert is planned for Sunday, Dec. 20. Beginning at 6 p.m., Facebook subscribers can tune in (@CustodeandParisi) and hear a special Christmas concert featuring Custode and Parisi performing holiday music in their own jazz style.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2020 09:55 am
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2020 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of legislation expanding Medicare coverage for the prescription drugs patients are required to take to reduce the risk of rejection following a kidney transplant.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2020 07:00 am
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the availability of $17.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training providers to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in rural communities across the U.S. EPA's funding will improve public health and environmental protection by helping to ensure drinking water in these communities is safe and that wastewater is treated before it is responsibly returned to the environment.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2020 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced more than $2.2 million in conservation partnership program grants for 50 not-for-profit land trusts across the state.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2020 07:00 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the 2020 local food marketing practices survey, beginning in January 2021. First conducted in 2015, this census of agriculture special study will look at local and regional food systems and provide new data on how locally grown and sold foods in the U.S. are marketed. The results will be available in November 2021.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2020 04:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the second phase of New York's Empire State Digital initiative to support the state's restaurants and food service industry affected by COVID-19 has launched.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2020 11:45 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has received a NUAIRE minus-86-degree Celsius (minus-122.8 Fahrenheit), ultra-low temp freezer ahead of next week's anticipated delivery of 975 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2020 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston will review changes to its proposed local law, covering solar energy systems installations in the town, at a public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Town Hall.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2020 03:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the New York Power Authority's board of trustees approved 11 economic development awards that will support more than 620 jobs across the state and spur more than $127 million in private capital investments.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2020 02:50 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sign Gypsies WNY on Tuesday. Director of Marketing and Membership Sarah Nelson welcomed in the newest member.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2020 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation, which continues to take the fight to prostate cancer through its "Cure the Blue" health care initiative, recently received a check for $17,432 from Labatt USA - which teamed up with Walmart.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2020 01:20 pm
New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker on Wednesday issued a letter to hospital and nursing home administrators to outline data reporting measures as part of the state's "surge and flex" protocol.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2020 01:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of the National Defense Authorization Act, with measures that could benefit efforts to improve border crossing technology and repair aging ships at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 04:50 pm
The National Court Reporters Association, the country's leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners and legal videographers, announced Marisa Nold earned the nationally recognized registered professional reporter (RPR) certification, having demonstrated her ability to produce a high-quality verbatim record. RPR certification distinguishes stenographic court reporters as being among the top contributors to the profession in terms of reporting skills, transcript production, reporting and operating practices, and professionalism.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 04:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, a member of the House ALS Caucus, announced passage of S. 578, the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019. The bill eliminates the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 04:50 pm
To help individuals and families during these challenging COVID-19 times, Catholic Charities is hosting parish parking lot pop-ups at parishes in several Western New York counties, including in Niagara County this week.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 02:05 pm
As part of its seven-part consumer alert holiday series, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is reminding consumers that credit card surcharges are prohibited in New York.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 12:15 pm
Due to the current events regarding COVID-19, the Village of Lewiston municipal building at North Fourth and Ridge streets will be closed to the public until future notice.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 08:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York restaurants will face harsher restrictions, and regions will go back on "PAUSE," if the coronavirus-related hospitalizations continue to rise.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Central Terminal is hosting the second of three virtual public meetings focused on the future of the site. This is part of a master plan for the Buffalo Central Terminal and its connectivity to the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood, including a clear roadmap to guide near- and long-term decision-making regarding future redevelopment of the building and grounds.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 09:45 am
December may be the season of giving - but it's typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That's why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, Dec. 7, in observation of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the attack, more than 2,400 Americans were killed, including 40 New Yorkers.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 03:05 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski on Thursday said Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued executive order 202.79, which extends the expiration dates on licenses and permits that expired after March 1.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 01:25 pm
Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York State Police issued 1,779 tickets during this year's "Operation Hardhat," an initiative between State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority, to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2020 11:35 am
Women United of the United Way of Greater Niagara is now collecting children's gloves, scarves, mittens and hats for local agencies.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
The John R. Oishei Foundation has funded a $100,000 grant payable over three years to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will support the "Building Capacity to Strengthen Our Impact" initiative. It will be used to partially fund two AmeriCorps members and a part-time bookkeeper for three years.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, Co-chair of the congressional northern border caucus, is appealing to the incoming Biden Administration to make coordination between the U.S. and Canada a top priority, including development of a reopening plan at the northern border and the expansion of technology that provides for improved border crossing efficiencies over the long-term.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 05:45 pm
Are you ready to drive in the snow? Is your car? AAA Western and Central New York has put together some of the best winter car care tips to make sure drivers stay safe as winter weather is in the forecast for many parts of the region.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
Just after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, there was a shooting at 19th Street and Welch Avenue. The victim, an 18-year-old Niagara Falls man, was shot several times while sitting in the passenger side of a parked car. The suspect fled on foot.
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Mon, Nov 30th 2020 07:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Monday announced the completion of the Erie County "Back to Business" grant program, reporting that grant recipients will be notified via email and checks will be distributed by mail beginning today.
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