Wed, May 5th 2021 09:10 am
Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) federal nutrition program is teaming up with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York to offer a "Diaper Days" event on Thursday, May 6, in Niagara County.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:05 am
Catholic Health has again earned the Buffalo Niagara Region's highest cumulative overall score from The Leapfrog Group. In the spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade Report, they earned the only "A" safety grades in Erie and Niagara counties. In fact, Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary's hospitals earned two of the 16 "A" grades given in all of New York.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:45 am
Three employees of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center who are furthering their education in health care fields are this year's recipients of Esther L. Werner & Helene Barter Scholarships. Brittany LaVerdi, Andrea Galyn and Mikayla Scott received the stipends at a meeting of the Medical Center Auxiliary board of directors.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed an extension of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 and the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act. The legislation (S.6362-A/A.7175-A) extends protections prohibiting residential and commercial evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic until Aug. 31.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the citizen public health training course for New Yorkers to learn about preparedness for and prevention of public health emergencies from top public health experts will open on Wednesday, May 5.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 07:00 am
Mark your calendars on July 11 for the return of the Grand Island Garden Walk.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:45 pm
The CW Network has renewed two more series for the 2021-22 season, including a second season of "Kung Fu" and a third season of "DC's Stargirl," it was announced by Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO, The CW Network.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:40 pm
Last Friday, Phil Wickham released "La Batalla" featuring Christine D'Clario. "La Batalla" is the Spanish version of Wickham's current No. 1 hit, "Battle Belongs." A lyric video also released and can be viewed below.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:40 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a drive-thru Chiavetta's chicken dinner fundraiser from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at Niagara Falls First Assembly of God, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd. The fundraiser will be held in partnership with the Niagara Regional Construction Alliance to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity's newest upcoming home, to be built this summer on 61st Street in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a virtual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the status of Lake Erie and upper Niagara River fisheries.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:05 pm
The Buffalo City Mission on Tuesday announced a $38.952.38 financial commitment from Northtown Subaru, a part of Northtown Automotive Companies.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:05 pm
Health care organization Evergreen Health debuted Cabenuva (Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine), an HIV-1 treatment regimen approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January and trialed by Evergreen's own physician, Dr. Alyssa Shon. Shon is also a physician in the division of infectious diseases in the department of medicine at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:55 pm
On Saturday, the Niagara Falls Police Department, in collaboration with several other law enforcement agencies, executed a joint impact patrol operation to focus on crime in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:55 pm
ASPA Buffalo Niagara Chapter - the local chapter of the American Society for Public Administration - recently launched its first charity fundraiser and seeks teams of five to play a "Family Feud"-style online trivia game later this month.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:50 pm
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently released new data showcasing the ongoing devastating impact of COVID-19 on hotel industry employment, including projected hotel job loss through the end of 2021. Without targeted relief from Congress, nationwide, hotels are expected to end 2021 down 500,000 jobs. Hotels are the only major hospitality and leisure segment yet to receive direct aid.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:50 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2021, is set for Friday, May 14, across Western New York. The first $40,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, with gifts from donors who wish to remain anonymous, in the ongoing effort to reach the annual Appeal's $10 million goal in support of Catholic Charities and the "Fund for the Faith."
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:50 pm
Matthew West's "West Fest" is back - and this time, he's bringing along some talented friends! Happening this weekend, May 7-9, "West Friends Fest" is a one-time-only virtual event.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:50 pm
ABC News announced it will debut a special four-hour documentary series on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:45 pm
Seven winning alumni teams from "The Great Food Truck Race" are back for an action-packed culinary journey to decide once and for all which truck is the ultimate champion in "The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars," premiering Sunday, June 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming the same day on discovery+.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:45 pm
Returning to the road this fall, multi-Platinum band THEORY (Theory Of A Deadman) have announced new headline tour dates for September, which will feature support from Cory Marks.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
Forget "meatless Mondays." When most people feel guilty about eating meat, they don't eat less of it. They simply justify their choice by picking a meat dish that's prepared in a healthier way, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino on Monday announced the creation of the City of Niagara Falls Workforce Development Consortium - with Niagara County Community College Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Karen Kwandrans named director.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
Brian F. Hamluk, a leader in higher education student services and associate dean of students and director of administration at the University of Pittsburgh, has been appointed vice president for student life at the University at Buffalo.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced his candidacy for president-elect of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). Flynn officially made the announcement on Friday evening at the NDAA Spring Conference in Savannah, Georgia. It was the organization's first in-person meeting held in over a year.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:15 pm
George Fritz, owner of Lockport's Mills Jewelers, has been named the winner of the 16th annual Key to the Locks Award. A volunteer selection panel drawn from the Lockport community chose Fritz as a person who exemplifies the community spirit of the historic Erie Canal.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 04:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski on Monday provided an update on a couple of Department of Motor Vehicle issues, as the state and federal governments continue to reevaluate COVID-19 pandemic guidelines.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 04:55 pm
The state departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) announced a new initiative to assist municipalities with assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 04:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that, in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, New York will host a virtual town hall and a weeklong series of listening sessions with state agencies to discuss issues impacting the AAPI community. State agencies will also launch a multiagency social media campaign throughout the month of May to celebrate and spread awareness about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with #NYSCelebratesAAPI.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 02:20 pm
Social media is perhaps the largest trend of the 21st century and has people of all ages addicted to its glossy finish. Since its invention in the late '90s and its growing popularity at the turn of the century, social media has taken the world by storm. It is the most common with millennials and Generation Z because they grew up with it.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 02:10 pm
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday announced a "significant easing" of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the region's businesses, venues and gatherings given "significant progress" in vaccinations and sustained reduction in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:55 pm
"American Idol" is back with a live coast-to-coast episode, as the top seven contestants perform two songs each on Sunday, May 9 (8-10 p.m. EDT), on ABC. In this show, the remaining finalists will perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day, and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:45 pm
Niagara Falls will be illuminated red in support of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW, May 2-8). Display hours are 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:45 pm
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced New York State Compost Awareness Week is May 2-8.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:45 pm
Elected officials and members of the law enforcement community recently joined community members and officials from the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education ("ABATE") of NY Buffalo-Erie Chapter to start the motorcycle season with a call for increased safety and awareness.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:40 pm
The Carnegie Art Center presents a monthly "Makers Market" that will take place outside on its lawn every second Saturday of the month starting in May and going into September. This monthly event will feature up to 35 vendors selling handcrafted goods, vintage items and/or refreshments at 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:40 pm
VP Racing Fuels presented "Test, Tune, and Time" at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night. Drivers who attended the session had three rounds of practice before racing against the clocks - and set the front row for the main events on opening night, Friday, May 7.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced major progress in the fight against opioid addiction, following news by the Biden administration that it would expand access to the most effective medication for opioid addiction, buprenorphine.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced $15 million is available to help low-income New Yorkers who suffer from serious health issues exacerbated by heat to stay cool during the upcoming summer months.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:20 pm
Warmer weather has arrived, daylight hours are longer and it is finally spring. Motorcycle riders across Erie County are tuning up their bikes and getting ready for the riding season on the open road.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 01:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, who serves as co-chair of the congressional northern border caucus, spoke with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to discuss the existing order closing the U.S.-Canada border to nonessential travel. In the call, Higgins made an urgent appeal to expand the definition of essential traveler to allow for families to reunite.
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