Fri, May 15th 2020 03:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Friday issued a local emergency order regarding the usage of face coverings and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has recommended wearing cloth face coverings which cover the nose and mouth in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus as an additional public health measure along with social distancing, frequent hand washing, and other preventive actions.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 02:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has canceled the June 6 rabies clinic, which was to take place in the City of Niagara, due to health concerns relating to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Fri, May 15th 2020 02:10 pm
Rock legend Alice Cooper has released his new single "Don't Give Up." Watch the video here.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 02:05 pm
With over 24 million downloads in over 200 countries of her "That Sounds Fun" podcast since 2014, as well as 300,000 engaged readers, fans and followers every day through her online channels, popular author and podcaster Annie F. Downs announced that she is launching her own That Sounds Fun Podcast Network.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 02:00 pm
Provident Label Group/Essential Worship announced "Faithful Now," the new single from Vertical Worship impacting radio today. The song is featured on the group's latest project, "Grace Is On Our Side," which just released in March.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 01:55 pm
Acting on a commitment to coordinate regional policies in response to COVID-19, Govs. Andrew M. Cuomo, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Ned Lamont of Connecticut and John Carney of Delaware on Friday announced a multistate agreement to reopen public and private beaches with certain restrictions in place effective, Friday, May 22. They said this approach will better align the states' policies ahead of the summer months.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 12:45 pm
This was the first week that Niagara Hospice pet volunteers were able to bring their dogs to visit residential patients through the windows at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. A spokesperson said, "The volunteers and dogs had missed coming for their regular visits for the last two months. Our patients were very pleased to see the different dogs for few minutes each day this week."
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Fri, May 15th 2020 11:50 am
Coronavirus stats for May 15
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Fri, May 15th 2020 11:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is advocating for the U.S. Transportation Department to fund applications submitted by the City of Buffalo and New York State Parks for federal grants under the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 10:40 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Friday said that, in compliance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order 202.29, the Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Niagara County, like those across the state, will remain closed for face-to-face transactions through June 6.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 10:30 am
Though hospital visitation remains suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount St. Mary's Hospital has implemented a program to comfort patients and their friends and families. "Gifts of Cheer" is the new initiative, created by the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation following a request from the friend of a patient in the hospital.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
Though the Lewiston Senior Center remains closed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "New York State on PAUSE," Director Carol Jacobs said, "We wanted to help the community. We are having a one-day food drive on Saturday, May 30, to benefit the Ransomville Food Pantry. It will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. here at the center in the parking lot" (4361 Lower River Road).
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
Members of the Lewiston Garden Club have been busy preparing for planting day, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara Ministerial Council is presenting a special, three-night, online live event called "3 Days of Prayer, Praise, and Worship."
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
The meeting for the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee announcement of awards will be conducted via videoconference at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
In order to help meet the increased need for food assistance in the community, the FeedMore WNY Foundation will hold a virtual event from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. "Sweet Expectations at Home," co-presented by James Desiderio Inc. and Wegmans, will allow guests to participate in an online auction and purchase chocolate-covered pretzels with the potential of winning gift cards ranging from $10 to $50.
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Fri, May 15th 2020 07:00 am
In the early weeks of the lockdown, Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch knew he wanted to do something for his district's senior community. He partnered up with local food truck vendor J&L Boulevard BBQ to begin "Meals with Heart from 6 Feet Apart" to offer seniors $5 dinners (pickup only) from 5-6 p.m. each Wednesday at the Wheatfield Town Hall, 2800 Church Road.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:45 pm
Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service, announced its original content that will be available to stream on July 15, when the service launches nationally. Peacock premium customers can stream all first season episodes of "Brave New World," "The Capture," "Intelligence" and "Lost Speedways;" sports documentary "In Deep with Ryan Lochte;" and the entire full-length film "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home" on July 15.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:35 pm
Superstar "Voice" coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton will perform on the star-studded live two-hour season finale of four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" airing Tuesday, May 19 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT), on NBC. Shelton will be joined by Gwen Stefani for his performance. She served as a coach on four seasons of "The Voice."
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:30 pm
NBC has acquired the hit medical series "Transplant," a major success story on Canada's CTV network.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:30 pm
ESPN host and NBA expert commentator Stephen A. Smith hosts a primetime special, "After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special," Tuesday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:25 pm
The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO, The CW Network.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:00 pm
Stephen Hanse, president and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 testing requirement for nursing home and assisted living employees:
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Thu, May 14th 2020 09:00 pm
Last week, we were finally able to announce the date and details of the Board of Education election and budget vote. We now have more detail:
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Thu, May 14th 2020 08:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced New York has issued first-in-the-nation criteria to health care professionals establishing an interim case definition for COVID-related inflammatory illness in children. The criteria establishes a new name for the syndrome - pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome - and a definition of what symptoms health care providers should look for. Case definitions also help standardize tracking and reporting and can help ensure a better health outcome.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 08:45 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is holding its annual "Great Plant Sale" online for the first time. The Botanical Gardens has been closed to the public since March, so organizers said this event is an extremely important fundraiser for the not-for-profit organization.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 04:10 pm
Daniel D. Mezhir, age 70, of Niagara Falls, entered into rest Thursday, April 23, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born in Niagara Falls on June 11, 1949, the son of the late James and Viola (Trunzo); stepson of the late Samuel Torcasio.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 03:55 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield is now accepting online student registration for all new students. If one has a child who will enroll in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District this fall, they can now register online.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 12:20 pm
Canceled concerts: Dropkick Murphys & Rancid (May 24), The Head and The Heart (May 27), AWOLNATION with Andrew McMahon (May 31), Vampire Weekend (June 2), Bright Eyes (June 14), Andrew Bird and Calexico and Iron & Wine (June 15).
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Thu, May 14th 2020 12:10 pm
Coronavirus stats for May 14
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Thu, May 14th 2020 12:05 pm
Life as we have been very fortunate to enjoy, has taken a huge twist in the last couple of months. Please be safe.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 11:50 am
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Catholic Charities has been committed, now more than ever, to serve as a beacon of hope to our neighbors in need. In the last eight weeks, we have provided 6,081 services to more than 3,900 individuals and families throughout Niagara County.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 11:15 am
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt was joined by his colleagues, Sens. Pat Gallivan and Chris Jacobs, in requesting a formal, independent investigation into New York state's nursing homes. The request for this investigation was made to the New York State Senate Health Committee, the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 10:20 am
Kaleida Health and CWA Local 1168 have teamed up to offer a new mental health resource to employees on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of licensed trauma therapists, The Western New York Trauma Recovery Network Association, is now providing pro bono eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy via telehealth to health care workers and first-responders who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 10:15 am
Typically at the start of the park season, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy holds its annual fundraising luncheon, "Spring into Summer." While guests are not able to be together this year, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is creatively offering a virtual, reimagined event that will showcase much of the fun and fanfare that the vibrant in-person event is known for.
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Thu, May 14th 2020 10:15 am
On Tuesday night, the Niagara County Legislature unanimously agreed to send a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo regarding the situation at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center and asking for his intervention. It read:
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Thu, May 14th 2020 08:40 am
Lewiston native, artist and entrepreneur Michael LaDuca recently created an online campaign to support local businesses. He raised funds through a GoFundMe initiative, where, for a $50 donation, people could purchase an 11-by-39 print of his famed Lewiston landscape watercolor photo.
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Wed, May 13th 2020 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that, in just over a month, more than 330,000 New Yorkers have been approved for the pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) program, which provides unemployment benefits to individuals who do not qualify for traditional unemployment insurance. In total, the Department of Labor has now paid $7.4 billion in unemployment benefits to New Yorkers since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March - three-and-a-half times the total paid in benefits last year.
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Wed, May 13th 2020 02:15 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development noted that, "as Niagara County and Western New York prepare to reopen, it is vital that all businesses have a reopening plan, which implements guidelines and protocols to ensure the health and safety of all employees and customers."
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Wed, May 13th 2020 02:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced that, as of today, the North Country has met all seven metrics required to begin phase one of the state's regional phased reopening plan when "New York State on PAUSE" orders expire on May 15. The area joins the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley Regions.
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