Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:05 am
Gary M. Stott of Grand Island died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at the age of 70.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates community-level health challenges, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations, The Rite Aid Foundation is partnering with Girls on the Run International to support the health and wellness of girls today and into the future.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Lewiston Cargo Facility seized 936 pounds of marijuana in a commercial shipment.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the Department of Financial Services' newly formed Office of Pharmacy Benefits has initiated investigations into significant price spikes for six drugs that were connected to the COVID-19 pandemic by sending a demand pursuant to New York Insurance Law Section 111 requiring a statement from the manufacturer explaining the facts and circumstances surrounding the spikes.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
On Tuesday, the Host Communities Standing Committee (HCSC), which administers and oversees projects financed by the Niagara River Greenway, voted to award funding for a veterans memorial in Wheatfield and a new plaza in front of the Aquarium of Niagara.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
The National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) recently announced its official welcome of Stephanie Crockatt to its board of trustees. This comes at a significant and opportune time with the planning of "Olmsted 200," a 2022 national initiative to recognize and celebrate the 200th birth year of Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Community Missions is currently selling raffle tickets for a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette as a fundraiser for its crisis and community services. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold at a cost of $100 each, with the winner drawn Friday, March 26.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) on Thursday released "AHLA's State of the Hotel Industry 2021" outlining the forecasted state of the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future. The report examines the high-level economics of the hotel industry's recovery, the specific impact on and eventual return of business travel, and consumer travel sentiments.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning artists Billie Eilish [Darkroom/Interscope Records] and Rosalía (Columbia Records) have joined forces for "Lo Vas A Olvidar" - listen HERE.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2021 12:30 pm
As part of New York's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the open enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through March 31. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York's Official Health Plan Marketplace, or directly through insurers.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2021 12:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Center will conduct free community testing for COVID-19 from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Niagara Falls Public Library's Earl W. Brydges Building, 1425 Main St. The testing will be funded by the CARES Act grant provided to Memorial by the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the completion of the Mandela Market's expansion project on the East Side of Buffalo. The $145,000 expansion, at 272 E. Ferry S., was supported by funding from the state's East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund and Buffalo Billion II initiative. It is designed to provide greater access to fresh fruit and vegetables for a neighborhood partially covered by a USDA-designated second standard food desert.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Health announced the cancellation of scheduled ECDOH COVID-19 vaccination Points-of-Distribution (PODs) for Saturday, Jan. 23, and Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 25-27. This includes locations at Erie Community College South and Erie Community College North.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced a $130 million proposal to enact the Pandemic Recovery and Restart Program to help highly impacted small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the fiscal year 2022 executive budget.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
The Schoellkopf Health Center is about to get a $300,000 facelift.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 12:25 pm
The CW Network has announced a "Super" Tuesday event on Feb. 23 with the entire night dedicated to its new series "Superman & Lois." The night of heroics kicks off with an expanded 90-minute series premiere of "Superman & Lois" (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), immediately followed by a brand-new special, "Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope" (9:30 p.m.).
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
Due to the ongoing nationwide impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on live entertainment performances, the Big & Rich show at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino has once again been postponed. A new show date will be announced once confirmed. The show had been previously rescheduled to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
Staff and volunteers from Niagara Hospice are gearing up for the 2021 spring bouquet sale that runs March 1-7. This annual fundraiser, supported by many community partners, raises awareness for Niagara Hospice's mission of providing expert care and support to families facing a terminal illness while spreading beautiful spring blooms throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2020 holiday distribution.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
Cornerstone Community FCU, in partnership with WYRK "Country 106.5 Radio", announced a new monthly award program that honors individuals going above and beyond to positively impact the community. Every month, a winner is selected from online nominations at wyrk.com/community-cornerstone.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
The Buffalo City Mission on Wednesday announced a $500,000 financial commitment from KeyBank and its partner, First Niagara Foundation.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has approved approximately 60,000 PPP loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for over $5 billion, between the program's reopening on Monday, Jan. 11, through to Sunday, Jan. 17.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
Triple T Auto Parts will be presenting two demolition derbies in 2021 at the Ransomville Speedway. Those two dates are Fridays, June 18, and Sept. 3, after the completion of the racing program at "The Big R."
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:25 am
Your phone knows more about you than your computer does, but do you do enough to protect it?
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:25 am
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), with support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, are pleased to announce the sixth round of competitive grants through the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants program, funded through the state Environmental Protection Fund.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 08:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday outlined the fiscal year 2022 executive budget to reimagine, rebuild and renew New York in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 03:10 pm
Epiphone, the leading accessible guitar brand For Every Stage, presents the new "Nancy Wilson Fanatic." The "Fanatic" is created and co-designed by Nancy Wilson of Heart and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville. It marks Wilson's first Epiphone signature guitar and her second guitar overall with Gibson Brands. The Epiphone "Nancy Wilson Fanatic" is now available worldwide at www.epiphone.com.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:45 pm
A little over a month into its COVID-19 vaccination program, Catholic Health has delivered first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to more than 10,000 individuals, including nearly 7,000 of its associates and medical providers and more than 3,000 community providers.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:40 pm
The New York State Senate majority will advance major legislation to support the small businesses that have taken the brunt impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:40 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2021 competitive grant process through 4 p.m. Feb. 1.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the launch of the team's official app, which is now available for all Apple and Android devices.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:20 pm
Appeal 2021 was launched Tuesday at Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry and Outreach in Lackawanna with a goal of raising $10 million by June 30. This year's theme is "HOPE."
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:15 pm
Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton will serve as co-hosts for "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music," honoring the iconic Nashville show and the country stars that call it home. The two-hour special is set to air Sunday, Feb. 14 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on NBC.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced federal funding totaling more than $34,373 for several Western New York fire departments toward the purchase of personal protective equipment to keep firefighters and the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:10 pm
Erie County will participate in a national moment of unity and remembrance today to remember and honor the nearly 400,000 lives - including nearly 1,400 Erie County residents - lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:30 pm
Netflix is kicking 2021 off with a bang.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:30 pm
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2021," an interactive countdown special where viewers will be able to vote live for the top Super Bowl commercial from the past 20 years, will be broadcast Wednesday, Feb. 3 (8-9 p.m., ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network and will also be available to stream live and on-demand on CBS All Access.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:25 pm
The Kennedy Center Honors recently announced its honorees for the 43rd class will be multidisciplinary artist, choreographer and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:50 am
NBC recently set premiere dates for its two upcoming comedies: "Young Rock" will debut on Tuesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m. ET/PT), while "Kenan" will debut immediately after, at 8:30 p.m.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:45 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center/Lockport Visitor Center has been given a 21st century technology boost to help tourists and local residents understand the 19th century Erie Canal locks of Lockport.
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