Wed, Mar 31st 2021 09:45 am
Grassroots Newswire - Spring brings warmer weather, longer days and a much-anticipated break from winter. It also brings a very real threat of severe weather, according to disaster recovery specialist Chris Christodoulides of SERVPRO of north Niagara County.
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Wed, Mar 31st 2021 09:45 am
On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated, "Tonight, the New York State Legislature took the first step in a major leap forward for the Empire State by passing legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. I thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and the many legislators who worked tirelessly on this issue for securing passage of this historic legislation."
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Wed, Mar 31st 2021 09:25 am
Congressman Chris Jacobs held the first official meeting of his agriculture advisory committee on Saturday.
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Wed, Mar 31st 2021 09:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the New York Power Authority's board of trustees approved economic development awards to 23 entities that will support 2,292 jobs across the state - with 870 jobs newly created - and spur more than $580 million in private capital investments. Eighteen entities are receiving awards through ReCharge NY energy allocations, while the remaining five are receiving Niagara hydropower allocations and funding awards to enterprises in Western New York.
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Wed, Mar 31st 2021 09:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced collegiate sports can bring fans back to the stands - under strict state guidelines - beginning April 2. Intercollegiate sports at large-scale venues that hold more than 1,500 attendees indoors or 2,500 attendees outdoors can host up to 10% indoor or 20% outdoor capacity.
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Wed, Mar 31st 2021 07:00 am
In a year that has seen unprecedented racial and political divide, threats to this nation's democracy, questionable election conspiracies, and barriers to voting rights, Niagara University's Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement, in partnership with Leadership Niagara, is asking the community to choose not to hate for 24 hours.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:45 pm
Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery is now available at Mount St. Mary's Hospital with the addition of the latest generation da Vinci robotic surgical system. The technology provides doctors with the most advanced robotic surgery equipment available today, reducing recovery times, improving clinical outcomes, and redefining standards of care for area patients.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:35 pm
Multi-Platinum global recording artist, Grammy Award-winner and actress Ariana Grande will join the fall 2021 cycle of NBC's "The Voice" as a coach.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:35 pm
The CW Network, TBS and TNT have joined forces to give two of their key tentpole new series an extra promotional boost with its second one-episode cross network partnership.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:30 pm
FOX has given a series order to the drama "Our Kind of People," from writer/executive producer Karin Gist ("Star," "Mixed-ish," "Grey's Anatomy") and executive producer Lee Daniels ("The United States vs. Billie Holiday," "Empire," "Star"), for the 2021-22 season, it was announced Monday by Michael Thorn, president of entertainment, for FOX Entertainment.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:30 pm
The complete roster of actors appearing on the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was announced Tuesday. The show will be simulcast Sunday, April 4 (9 p.m. ET), on TNT and TBS.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:30 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling country duo Maddie & Tae recently released "Woman You Got." The brand-new track, written by Maddie & Tae's Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr along with Laura Veltz and Mark Holman, is light-hearted fun as the singers reveal their "imperfections" using humor and charm while still showcasing their often-celebrated signature harmonies.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:30 pm
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corp. board of trustees were provided an update on the successful launch of the first phase of "Reimagine the Canals" projects this past year.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:25 pm
Daemen College has made U.S. World News' Best Graduate Schools Rankings in nursing.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:40 pm
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt schooling and everyday life for families throughout our region, officials at the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf (CAC) caution that cases of child abuse may continue to go unreported. At-risk children have been learning remotely at least part-time, without educators and other professionals who commonly recognize the signs of abuse and report it.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:40 pm
Republican Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined members of the minority conference requesting expanded hunting and crossbow licensing be included in the final budget.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced Sumitomo Rubber USA will be investing $122 million in its Town of Tonawanda plant, resulting in 30 new jobs. The capital investment by SRUSA will include a major replacement of and upgrades to production and other equipment.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:35 pm
On Monday, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino held a meeting at City Hall with community leaders in economic development, workforce development, and education to speak on ways to help guide youth and adult residents to find employment opportunities in the city.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:35 pm
On Monday night, landmarks around the state lit in red, green and yellow - colors of Vietnam service ribbon - to honor war veterans
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:35 pm
Mayor Byron Brown, who also serves as chairman of the Buffalo Urban Development Corp.'s board of directors, announced the new BUDC management team to replace Peter Cammarata, who is retiring after 14 years as president of the development agency.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:00 pm
New York Power Authority's fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of the NYPA Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will open for the season Thursday, April 1 - weather and water levels permitting.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Anita Mullane and Lockport Mayor Michelle Roman announced they have partnered with Windsong Radiology to bring 3-D screening mammography to the City of Lockport.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:00 pm
The board of directors for the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation, the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Co., held its annual meeting on Friday, March 26.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:00 pm
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award. This honor is bestowed to deserving alumni who exemplify educational achievements, career success, community involvement, and support to NCCC.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 05:00 pm
Canisius College received a $4,398,329 million Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECap) from New York. The grant will help fund the construction of classrooms and laboratory facilities on the second level of Science Hall, the college's interdisciplinary science center.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 04:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act (H.R. 1779) has been signed into law, extending the application deadline to May 31, 2021.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 04:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Tuesday encouraged eligible taxpayers to register for a free, virtual tax filing assistance session.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 04:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force are announcing the spring schedule for trainings on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and on using Narcan and naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 04:40 pm
Mayor Bryon Brown on Monday marked Women's History Month 2021 with a virtual celebration that honored 14 women who hold leadership positions in his administration.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced trout fishing season in New York opens Thursday, April 1. In preparation for opening day, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is stocking 1.8 million catchable trout in waters across the state. In addition to larger-size fish being stocked this year, some stream reaches will receive four stockings of trout.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:00 am
In January, when COVID-19 vaccines started trickling into New York state, the barriers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to receive the vaccine seemed insurmountable.
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Tue, Mar 30th 2021 07:00 am
David Woodley of Lewiston just donated his 25th gallon of blood with The American Red Cross on Monday morning at Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 07:10 pm
The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 04:30 pm
Erie County, in collaboration with numerous partners, is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial with a year of programs, self-guided and group tours, musical performances and museum exhibits. More than 200 partners and volunteers from across the county are taking part in the bicentennial observation, EC200, which will kick off on April 2 (the 200th anniversary of Erie County's recognition as a county) and will continue for a full year, through April 2022.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 04:25 pm
A local health care provider that has led the way in vaccinating area residents against COVID-19 is stepping up its game, assisting a state-run effort that will soon be delivering up to 10,000 doses of vaccine a week.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 01:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in New York. Beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, all New Yorkers 30 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Beginning April 6, universal eligibility goes into effect and all New Yorkers 16 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 12:45 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2021 summer food service program (SFSP), which ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during vacation. Meals are comparable to the national school breakfast and national school lunch programs offered throughout the school year.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 12:45 pm
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 12:00 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.86, down 2 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.02. The New York state average is $2.91 - no change from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.34.
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Mon, Mar 29th 2021 12:00 pm
Supported by grants from SUNY, two University at Buffalo teams are laying the groundwork for technologies that could improve preparedness during the current and future pandemics.
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