Tue, Jun 1st 2021 12:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services has announced the opening of the portal for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which will provide income-qualified renters who experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 with up to 12 months back rent and up to three months future rent. Utility arrears assistance may also be available in some cases.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 12:00 pm
The "100 Deadliest Days" is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Nationwide, more than 7,038 people died in crashes involving teen drivers during the "100 Deadliest Days" over a 10-year period from 2010-19. That's more than seven people a day each summer.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins responded to published reports indicating plans are underway to accommodate NHL teams by extending exemptions for travel between the U.S. and Canada.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo released the following statement on Monday: "During the month of May, we took major steps towards reopening our economy and, as of May 31, we are lifting the midnight curfew on indoor dining for bars and restaurants across New York."
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:50 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation (S.448/A.2014) allowing veterans to qualify for state benefits after a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, a traumatic brain injury or disclosure of military sexual trauma from any person licensed to provide health care services in New York. Previously, veterans had to be diagnosed by a provider at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:50 am
Just before 1 p.m. Sunday, Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Linwood Avenue after two men were shot.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:30 am
2021 Memorial Day observances in Niagara County.
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Tue, Jun 1st 2021 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health has expanded all second-dose clinics in the month of June to include free single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older. There will be clinics at seven different sites.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 12:35 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 and American Legion C.C. Kenney Lewiston Post 1083 presented their annual Memorial Day observance Monday at the "Circle of Honor" monument inside Lewiston's Academy Park.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 07:00 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced Daycia Clarke will be the new director of youth sports initiatives at the Community Foundation and will oversee the work of Project Play Western New York moving forward. Clarke will build on the work of Bridget Niland who was hired in 2018 to launch this initiative and has accepted a new leadership opportunity in the region. Clarke joined the Project Play WNY team in January as associate director.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 07:00 am
Erie County Medical Center Corp. caregivers will staff a pop-up vaccine site outside Sahlen Field prior to the upcoming Toronto Blue Jay games - from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1-2. The site will provide the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 07:00 am
For a second year in a row, The GreenFields will chair the Walk to End Alzheimer's, Western New York's largest fundraiser in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 07:00 am
The smell of lilacs in the backyard. Muddy knees and properly exhausted from playing outside, only to be rewarded with a freshly baked rhubarb dessert. This was spring at my grandparent's house in Niagara County. While my grandmother is now 97 years old, and she isn't baking like she used to, the younger generation is taking over in the kitchen.
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Mon, May 31st 2021 07:00 am
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio will lead a Niagara River gorge hike from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12.
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Sat, May 29th 2021 01:35 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 28, 2021
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Sat, May 29th 2021 01:25 pm
At 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 5, the DeGlopper Memorial will be unveiled at a grand ceremony. The site will honor all Grand Island residents - past, present and future - who proudly served the U.S. as a member of the military.
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Sat, May 29th 2021 07:00 am
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Fri, May 28th 2021 05:30 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Friday announced the completion of the Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside, a $5.8 million project completed with a mix of state funding and private donations. Now open to the public, the historic carousel at KeyBank Roadhouse provides both family-oriented recreation on Buffalo's waterfront and celebrates Western New York's rich industrial heritage.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the "Vax and Scratch" program - which provides free New York State Lottery scratch-off tickets to individuals 18 and over with a grand prize of $5 million - will extend to 10 new state mass-vaccination sites.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:45 pm
Erie County and state police agencies will conduct more than 150 hours of intensive DWI roving patrols over Memorial Day weekend.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:40 pm
Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling band Goo Goo Dolls have premiered a special live rendition of their song "Let Love In," the title track from their eighth studio record, which was originally released in 2006.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:35 pm
Tenth Avenue North leader Mike Donehey releases his first Christian radio single as a solo artist today. "All Together" asks what the church might look like if it embraced even more radical vulnerability and acceptance. The official music video and official lyric video also debut on YouTube.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:35 pm
Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, and "The Voice" season nine winner Jordan Smith has released a new song, "Battles," available now. It is also accompanied by a live performance video, which can be viewed here and below.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:35 pm
Ellie Holcomb releases a new song, "Mine," from her forthcoming album, "Canyon," which releases June 25. Along with this poignant song about a parent's love and the reflection of God's love for his children, a personal music video debuts today featuring Holcomb's three children and husband. This is also the first song that her husband, Drew Holcomb (of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors) has recorded for one of her albums.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:35 pm
After announcing its official partnership with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix earlier this month, the Grand Ole Opry has added more performers to the special Opry show set to take place in downtown Nashville on Sunday, Aug. 8. Danielle Bradbery, Callista Clark, Riley Green and Justin Moore will now join Opry member Alan Jackson to round out the lineup.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:05 pm
CountryMax Stores, a Western New York family-owned business with 18 retail stores across the state, is partnering with Paul Guglielmo - maker of Guglielmo's Sauce, owner of Craft Cannery and host of a popular podcast - to showcase its lineup of food items and home food preparation products.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:00 pm
Officials at Batavia Downs announced their entry plan for the 13 outdoor concerts taking place this summer out on the historic racetrack. Similar to what is being done in other outdoor sporting and events spaces in New York, Batavia Downs will not be requiring a negative coronavirus test in order for patrons to attend the concert series. All pairs of seats will be spaced 6 feet from each other in accordance with CDC regulations.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:00 pm
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel announced that, in conjunction with Twenty6 Productions, it will welcome the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to the stage along with the Strictly Hip, Western New York's top tribute band to The Tragically Hip, for a concert Sunday, July 18.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:00 pm
In the wake of a faith-testing year of loss and grief, Arkansas-based acoustic/pop duo After Grace emerges with a long-awaited new single, "Unseen." Described as, "A poignant anthem embracing God's unwavering promises despite painful circumstances," the song has been serviced to Christian radio formats and is now available on streaming platforms.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer and outdoor fun. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers tips and resources for the entire family.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
The parties involved in the motor vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday evening on Saunders Settlement Road have been identified.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
Since the onset of COVID-19, Tops has been working to protect the community it serves. To that end, it is offering the community an at-home COVID-19 testing kit manufactured by Quidel and distributed by McKesson.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
For the second time this season, persistent rain and inclement weather forced Ransomville Speedway management to cancel racing action at the "Big R."
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. The enforcement period runs through Tuesday, June 1.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
Jannell Eason, owner and founder of Nikki's Chocolates WNY, will launch new products at a market held at her shop, at 2 p.m. at 27 Chandler St., Suite 205, Buffalo. Customers will be able to taste and purchase her new chocolate caramel trifle and strawberry shortcake trifle.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:15 pm
The "Gateway Harbor Canal Concert Series" returns this year to Gateway Harbor park in North Tonawanda. The series runs from June through August.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:15 pm
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month - a time meant to recognize and celebrate the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals. The month itself is significant as it commemorates the Stonewall riots, a flashpoint in the LGBT equal rights movement.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:10 pm
Roxanna Marie Russell (Angelo), aka "Ricky," "Rox" and "Roxy," born Jan. 18, 1936, in Waverly, New York, entered into eternal life on May 18, 2021.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:05 pm
Thomas James Stevenson, born on Dec. 3, 1955, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 65.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:00 pm
Members of Niagara Alliance Church, located at 7041 Witmer Road, have established a ministry to help serve the Wheatfield community. Their generosity was on display recently as the assisted the Town of Wheatfield Lions maintain their property by staining their front, Ward Road sign and landscaping bed.
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