Tue, Mar 23rd 2021 12:45 pm
New York Sea Grant, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced funding is available for projects that engage youth under the age of 21 and address local watershed challenges and New York's Great Lakes Action Agenda priorities. A total of $200,000 - up to $25,000 per project - in New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants will be awarded.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 04:30 pm
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and State Budget Director Robert Mujica Jr. updated New Yorkers on the state's executive budget. Here is an excerpt from that conversation:
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 02:05 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh and Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton on Monday said they are in favor of allowing school districts that can meet the new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) safety measure to fully reopen - provided they continue to meet the other existing opening guidelines.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is continuing to push for a full reopening of the border between the U.S. and Canada by July and encouraging a partial reopening, including additional exemptions to allow families to reunite, much sooner. Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of the northern border closing to nonessential travel.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application window is scheduled to open April 8. The grant program will offer over $16 billion in federal funding to help performance venues struggling from the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the launch of the "Roll Up Your Sleeve" campaign to promote houses of worship of all faiths across the state to sign up as vaccination sites for their communities. Worship sites can begin to serve as points of distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine starting in April, significantly increasing the number of doses they can administer.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:30 pm
Key 4Women will present "Know Your Voice," a free, one-hour virtual workshop at noon Wednesday, March 24. The event will highlight techniques based on classical singing, helping those who wish to enhance their public speaking skills by teaching them to harness the expressive power of their voices.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new guidance has been rolled out allowing pharmacies to vaccinate New Yorkers with comorbidities. Pharmacies were previously able to vaccinate New Yorkers over the age of 60 and teachers.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:15 pm
Composer, keyboardist and former Christian radio broadcaster Michael Canaan is set to release his solo debut, "Caught Up In The Clouds," on March 29. A trailblazer in the smooth Christian jazz genre, Canaan's seven-song EP is hallmarked by easy-listening grooves and peaceful melodies inspired by Scripture.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminded New Yorkers to avoid conflicts with bears by taking down bird feeders and securing garbage.
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Mon, Mar 22nd 2021 01:15 pm
Enhances first-in-nation online training academy for aging services professionals in NYS
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), in partnership with the New York State Development Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC), and Boston University School of Social Work's Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER), have announced a new online course designed to help the aging network workforce better understand what intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are, and how they impact a person's life from birth to older age.
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Sun, Mar 21st 2021 11:45 am
Members resolved to rebuild, after fire tore through the Niagara Sailing Club, at 3619 E. River Road, on Saturday. The Grand Island club's flag was spared, and later hoisted up alongside the American flag.
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Sat, Mar 20th 2021 10:25 pm
Members gathered together to console one another Saturday, as fire tore through the Niagara Sailing Club at 3619 E. River Road, Grand Island. The club flag was spared, and later hoisted up alongside the American flag.
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Sat, Mar 20th 2021 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is offering a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny in Marilyn Toohey Park, outside the Red Brick Municipal Building, at 145 N. Fourth St. From noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, children can have their photo taken and get a take-home bunny-themed craft and treats.
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Sat, Mar 20th 2021 07:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran Church will host a free community outdoor Easter egg hunt from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at 220 Young St., Wilson.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 06:15 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for March 19, 2021.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:55 pm
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer and multiinstrumentalist Harry Connick Jr released his new album, "Alone With My Faith," via Universal Music's Verve and Capitol CMG. It is available everywhere now.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:50 pm
Red Rocks Worship released a new six-song EP, "Things of Heaven (Where We Come From)" (Essential Worship/Provident Label Group), which is the first installment of two-part EP with part two releasing later this year. Both "Things of Heaven" EPs offer songs for the listener that focus on the here-and-now of the kingdom, reminding worshipers that, if the presence of God is here, so is heaven.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:45 pm
In an unlikely fusion of two musical greats, the iconic John Oates of Daryl Hall & John Oates has teamed up with the viral sax-playing star Saxsquatch to transform the original chart-topping hit "Maneater" into an electro-spun classic. Injected with club-inspired grooves and dance-floor worthy basslines, the duo put a modern spin on the Daryl Hall & John Oates No. 1 record, fit for new audiences across eras and genres.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:40 pm
The National Hockey League announced Friday that, as a result of four additional Boston Bruins Players entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols earlier in the day, the team's games Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres and Tuesday versus the New York Islanders will be postponed.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the University at Buffalo on Friday announced the grand opening of UB's new business incubator in downtown Buffalo. The Incubator at the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences is designed as a collaborative and diverse network that provides entrepreneurs with the support and tools needed to move from concept to formation to profit.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Reimagine New York Commission announced the launch of ConnectED NY, an emergency fund to provide approximately 50,000 students in economically disadvantaged school districts with free internet access through June 2022.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced construction began on the Empire State Line, a $180 million project to upgrade the energy transmission system serving Western New York with a new 345-kilovolt transmission line across 20 miles in Erie County and Niagara County.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:15 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the "New York Forward" COVID-safe offices partnership with major commercial real estate partners to expand access to COVID-19 testing for employers. As part of the initiative, 21 participating landlords have committed to provide space and facilitate access to testing services for tenants interested in conducting regular diagnostic testing of their employees.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:05 pm
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted "Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:05 pm
On Friday, New York State Budget Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. stated, "At the governor's direction, the Department of Tax and Finance will be extending the New York state income tax deadline to May 17 to align with the federal decision to do the same. This 30-day extension provides New Yorkers still coping with the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic ample time to file. This will shift approximately $6 billion of revenue from April to May, and the state will make any necessary adjustments to cash flow."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 04:15 pm
An ASCAP Writer/Performer of the Year award-winner - and someone who has toured with the likes of Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns and Matthew West - Josh Wilson took "Revolutionary" on the road last year. Though he couldn't perform the song at traditional music venues, Wilson brought it - and his new song, "Undeniable" - to the backyards of fans across the country as part of his "RV-lutionary Backyard Tour."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman is alerting Niagara County residents to fraudulent phone calls being made to residents purporting to be a National Grid employee. The supposed National Grid employees tells the resident National Grid is sending a truck out to disconnect their power unless a payment is immediately made to National Grid via Zelle (an online payment service.)
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:00 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Lucille and Jack Yellen Foundation, announced the 2020 songwriter's scholarship competition will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at The Cave, 71 Military Road, Buffalo. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a limited audience and prior reservations are required.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:00 pm
It's probably safe to assume most 9-year-olds didn't spend their COVID-19 lockdown time interviewing Hollywood actors and rock stars.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:55 pm
Colton Dixon is debuting a brand-new single, "Made to Fly" (Atlantic/Fairtrade), along with a lyric video. Available across all DSP's, Dixon is debuting the song tonight on a special concert edition of "Ainsley's Bible Study" on FOX Nation, and teased it on "Fox & Friends" this morning.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:50 pm
It was earlier this week that Zach Williams added another Grammy Award to his name with "There Was Jesus," his No. 1 duet with Dolly Parton. To wrap his exciting week, Williams announced the release of a new song, "Stand My Ground." Also accompanied by a lyric video, "Stand My Ground" will be featured on a deluxe edition of "Rescue Story," slated for release in June.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
As the beloved Girl Scout Cookie Program draws to a close for the year, Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York can still support local Girl Scouts in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
Today is the day! First15 Worship debuts their five-song EP "The Invitation."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
Tim Hortons is bringing back the "United Donut" to show appreciation for health care workers for their continued, relentless work throughout the pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:10 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee announced six new awards totaling approximately $2 million for beautification and improvement projects along the Buffalo and Erie County portion of the Greenway.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two grants totaling $3,524,948 for Neighborhood Health Center and Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB).
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:00 pm
The Youngstown Free Library and the Friends of the Library are offering the Ruby Carey Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors who reside in the 14174 area postal code. The scholarship is designed to assist deserving students purchase textbooks and other educational materials in pursuit of higher education. The award of $1,500 will be presented to the winner upon entering college, and their name will be inscribed on the plaque in the Youngstown Library.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:00 pm
Integrity Music announces the anticipated release of Lincoln Brewster's new album, "Perfect Love," on April 30. Leading up to the 11-song project, the first single and album opener, "Move," releases today, joined by a lyric video.
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