Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:10 pm
As I closed out 2020 on New Year's Eve with my family (yes, I actually stayed awake past midnight!), I couldn't help but reflect on the year we just put behind us. I thought of how the events of 2020 affected my family and friends, as well as on a larger scope with the Chamber of Commerce and community.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:10 pm
The Board of Education met this past Monday for a lengthy work session. The board began with a briefing on policy updates and review. The BOE policy committee, led by board member Anne Orr, meets monthly to review and recommend new state and federal additions and amendments. In addition, the policy committee reviews each section of the manual annually, to keep the policy manual up-to-date and relevant.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:10 pm
Changes for 2021 continued Monday with the Town of Lewiston.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:05 pm
Rayn Cooper of Ransomville, an eighth-grader at Wilson Central, is currently doing a neat project - and she'd like your help.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:00 pm
We should not let the death of Jean Wholahan at age 106 on Jan. 7 go without remembering and appreciating her amazing, very long life on Grand Island. She has been an inspiration for me since the 1950s, when her husband, Allan, and I worked on the Citizens' Committee for the High School. It was Jean who encouraged me to join the League of Women Voters, which became a major part of my life.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:00 pm
Robert W. Pickel Sr., age 84, of Grand Island, died peacefully on Jan. 7, 2021.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 02:00 pm
Phyllis Ann (nee Handley) Pierce, age 84 of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2021, from COVID-19.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:55 pm
"Imago Amor," the 13th full-length recording - and first in three years - by chart-topping modern rockers Remedy Drive, releases Jan. 29. "Imago Amor" ("the image of love") follows 2014's "Commodity" and 2018's "The North Star" as the third volume in a trilogy designed to shine light on slavery and to amplify the voices of those impacted by human trafficking and injustice.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:50 pm
Josh Groban will bring fans "Harmony Deluxe" on Feb. 26 via Reprise Records. The brand-new, deluxe edition is an expansion of his ninth studio album, "Harmony," which was released in late 2020.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:40 pm
Hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest pay tribute to a year like no other with the return of "Live's Viewers' Choice Show" on Jan. 22, with Ripa and Seacrest looking back on the 2020 highlights of the show as voted on by "Live" viewers.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:40 pm
Today, the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the National Football League, in collaboration with the Buffalo Bills, debuted the first NFL PLAY 60 library, which features kid-friendly exercises to help kids to get their recommended 60-minutes of daily physical activity.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:40 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation, Parks & Seniors is are accepting in-office appointments for golf ID/pass registrations for Deerwood Golf Course. Customers can book an appointment online at www.ntparksrec.com or by calling 716-695-8520.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 12:40 pm
Lewiston Dance Center exudes team spirit. The studio shared its excitement for a Buffalo win during recent class time. The dance studio was a sea of red and blue as dancers came to class Saturday clad in their jerseys and other Bills gear.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 11:45 am
Winter has dealt us a fair share of blows. The holiday season was sure different this year and, at certain times, it really didn't even feel like the "most wonderful time of the year."
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 10:45 am
As the University at Buffalo seeks to expand its commitment to Indigenous studies, a new course being offered this spring in the School of Public Health and Health Professions aims to teach students about the health disparities Indigenous populations face.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 10:40 am
Congressman Chris Jacobs announced more than $96,000 in grant funding awarded to Western New York fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 10:40 am
On Thursday, Marcy Stevens, general counsel for the Office of Information Technology services, issued this statement regarding the "unauthorized use of unpublished scheduling link for state vaccination sites":
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 10:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) announces the first week of Point of Dispensing (POD) operations was a large success due to years of planning and valuable partnerships.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 10:35 am
On Thursday night, President-elect Joe Biden spoke to the American people about his American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Recovery Plan. He shared the following:
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 07:00 am
Organizers of the Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo, one of the largest pure-fishing shows in the Great Lakes, recently announced a rescheduling of the 2021 event at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls due to COVID-19.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2021 03:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Center is experiencing difficulty with the online program used to schedule people from state priority groups "1A" and "1B" to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2021 03:40 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh and Sheriff Michael Filicetti on Thursday announced the draft plan of Niagara County's police reform and reinvention collaborative is available online for public review.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2021 12:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health and 211 Western New York have established a formal partnership to ensure access to county point of dispensing COVID-19 preregistration access for those within limited or no access to the internet.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2021 11:25 am
On Wednesday, New York State Supreme Court Justice the Hon. Henry J. Nowak, J.S.C., granted a preliminary injunction against a New York State Department of Health order placing portions of Erie County into a micro-cluster action initiative "orange zone." He allowed the almost 100 applicants permission to operate under "yellow zone" restrictions "pursuant to the DOH's Interim COVID-19 Guidance."
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Thu, Jan 14th 2021 11:10 am
Erie County is updating its hazard mitigation plan. The HMP documents Erie County's vulnerability to natural and manmade hazards along with county, city, town and village strategies to reduce that vulnerability.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 05:40 pm
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) on Wednesday called on the new Congress to pass a Coronavirus Stimulus Package that provides federal aid to state and local aid governments. NYSAC's call follows yesterday's announcement by incoming Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand supporting legislation that will assist New York and its local governments.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 05:30 pm
The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted H.Res. 24, impeaching President Donald Trump "for high crimes and misdemeanors" by a vote of 232-197. This comes in the wake of last week's mass descent on the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., interrupting the process to certify Joe Biden as Trump's successor.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 04:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will dispense COVID-19 vaccine to those who qualify at the Niagara Falls City School District Field House on the Niagara Falls High School campus. Although people must belong to an eligible priority group to be vaccinated, the state this week significantly expanded its list of those groups.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 03:35 pm
Niagara County Community College will begin the spring 2021 semester on Jan. 19 at both the Sanborn campus and Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. Most classes will operate virtually through Feb. 1 while a limited number of SUNY approved high-contact labs will take place in-person throughout the semester.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 03:25 pm
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, is announcing a webinar hosted by the Small Business Administration to discuss the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 02:45 pm
John and Aimee Oates have partnered with FeedingAmerica.org, nugs.net and Drive Entertainment Group to create and produce: "OATES SONG FEST 7908"
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 02:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the first three state-run vaccination sites are now open and vaccinating eligible New Yorkers against the COVID-19 virus. The sites - the Jacob K. Javits Center, Westchester County Center and New York State Fair Expo Center - all opened Wednesday morning.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 02:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday delivered his 2021 State of the State address. The governor's 2021 agenda - "Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew" - features a suite of initiatives to not only begin reopening New York as the state continues its work to defeat the COVID-19 virus, but also becoming a leader and growing the green energy economy.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 02:05 pm
On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2019 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that EPA and companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution. The report shows continued toxic chemical reductions in Region 2 and that between 2018 and 2019 total releases of TRI chemicals nationwide decreased by 9%.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 02:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres are partnering with National Grid this season to support local first responders with the "Teamwork for Safety" program. For every team assist the Sabres register this season, National Grid will be donating $25 to the 100 Club of Buffalo. The donations will provide support for members of local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services and their families.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 01:50 pm
Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23%, down from 1.81% last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 01:40 pm
On Tuesday, Baobab Studios celebrated the North American premiere of its latest immersive VR experience, "Baba Yaga," with a first-ever, live, virtual reality red carpet event hosted by Baobab and the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 12:10 pm
The new and anticipated "Punky Brewster" series will premiere on Peacock on Thursday, Feb. 25. All 10 episodes will drop at once.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 12:10 pm
NBC is revving up its scripted programming output with three series orders from Universal Television - comedies "Grand Crew" and "American Auto," and drama "La Brea" for the 2021-22 season.
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Wed, Jan 13th 2021 11:45 am
For the first time ever, the superstars of the Monster Truck Racing League are set to smash through the Ransomville Speedway on Aug. 14.
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