Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:15 pm
During the current surge of COVID-19 cases in Western New York, a dedicated team of University at Buffalo scientists has been busy sequencing and analyzing as many as 1,000 viral samples every week.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced proposed changes to the state's regulations for the clean-up of contaminated sites that will advance efforts to revitalize communities and protect public health and the environment statewide.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Roswell Park CEO Dr. Candace Johnson recently joined a Congressional Cancer Caucus briefing with National Cancer Institute director Dr. Ned Sharpless and other national leaders discussing the National Cancer Act, which was signed into law on Dec. 23, 1971, and efforts to continue making strides in cancer research and treatment.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced nearly $14.5 million in awards to the third-round winners of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge as part of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Round XI awards announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation's blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert to New Yorkers concerning potential price-gouging of over-the-counter coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing products for at-home use, as well as other in-demand essential products. This alert, her office stated, "comes in light of a surge of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, which has resulted in the rise of New Yorkers seeking to use at-home testing kits before gathering with friends and loved ones for the holidays."
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a package of legislation designed to improve New York's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislative package will "take a major step forward in the state's efforts to increase vaccination rates and study the effects this pandemic has had on our economy and health care system," her office stated.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation addressing several challenges facing women and people of color. These bills address labor and health inequalities, from ensuring proper menstrual care is accessible, to promoting more women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 07:00 am
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will celebrate its 66th year of tracking Santa Claus this Christmas Eve - and the New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at the Eastern Air Defense Sector are ready to help.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:55 pm
Stella Niagara Education Park announced the following students were named to its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2021-22 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:55 pm
Edward Town Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2021-22 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:55 pm
Niagara Wheatfield High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2021-22 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:55 pm
Katie Gundell, principal of St. John Lutheran School, Ward Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard, announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the school year:
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following weekly update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County from Dec. 16-22. Reports are made each Wednesday.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1,226,959 in federal funding has been awarded to Jericho Road Community Health Center through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York state highways will be suspended from at 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel for motorists.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the application period for the "Nurses For Our Future." The scholarship will cover tuition for 1,000 new or current health care workers to earn an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN) at a two-year or four-year New York state public college or university.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:40 pm
Catholic Charities recently announced the latest vocational training and workforce development offerings available in early 2022 at its East Delavan Academy, a short-term vocational training program that provides classroom, hands-on, and soft-skills training for students ages 18 and older.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:40 pm
The Summit Federal Credit Union announced a three-year, $30,000 commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a legislative package aimed toward improving health care services.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday awarded $909,384 to 14 environmental benefit projects for the Tonawanda community as part of a previous settlement over environmental violations at the former Tonawanda Coke Corp. facility.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
The highly transmissible omicron variant of the novel coronavirus has been detected in Erie County, University at Buffalo scientists and Erie County health officials reported Wednesday. The variant was found in virus samples, analyzed by a UB team that has been sequencing the virus in the region, of Western New Yorkers who tested positive this month.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative package "removing red tape and assisting new bars, restaurants and other alcoholic beverage businesses to open more quickly," her team said.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 11:20 am
Daniel Paul Peters, age 41, of Duluth, Minnesota, formally of Grand Island, passed away suddenly on Nov. 25, 2021.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 11:15 am
William E. "Lee" Smith, a lifelong resident of Grand Island, passed away on Dec. 1, 2021.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 09:30 am
In accordance with the New York state mandate, the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits and KeyBank Center are updating vaccination policy. Beginning immediately, all guests 5-11 will be required to present proof of at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for entry into all events, concerts, Bandits and Sabres games.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 07:00 am
As the holidays draw near, pending sales rose in November while sales prices have escalated now for 19 consecutive months across the Empire State, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 07:00 am
'Tis the season for accidents and injuries that send thousands of people to the emergency department each year. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) asked emergency physicians around the country what they typically see on a shift during the holidays, and here are some of the most common injuries to avoid in preparation for the festivities:
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 07:00 am
With the holiday season in full swing, the American Heart Association - a global force for longer, healthier lives for all - reminds people of the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to healthy eating during the upcoming festivities.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 03:15 pm
Join bestselling cookbook author Mary Berg in her home kitchen as she shares easy and delicious recipes that make cooking stress-free on the series "Mary Makes It Easy," premiering on Saturday, Feb. 5 (noon ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 03:15 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services continue to collaborate to address the gun violence state of emergency in New York, which was extended to Dec. 22. In ongoing support of the state's SNUG Street Outreach and BRAVE (Buffalo Rising Against Violence at ECMC) programs, the state has committed to addressing gun violence with a combination of street outreach and data-driven programming.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 03:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation to help individuals with disabilities in New York.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 03:10 pm
The Wilson Lions Club's annual Christmas party took place at the historic Wilson House. After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the event took place with a host of guests. In attendance were two Lions past district governors: James Muscoreil (Wilson Lions) and Jeffery Jarvis (Pendleton Lions).
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 03:00 pm
New York State United Teachers issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the cancelation of the January Regents exams:
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 01:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $600,000 awarded to the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB). Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded through the Office for Victims of Crime's (OVC) Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking program, this grant supports specialized housing and employment services for survivors of human trafficking.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 01:55 pm
As the snowmobiling season begins, New York state urges riders to keep safety in mind, both when operating on trails and during any breaks with fellow riders.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 11:30 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2021 holiday distribution. Fifty-four of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for their children. Eighty of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 11:30 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry announced the closure of the Times Beach Nature Preserve. This action follow's last weekend's windy weather and the seiche it created caused damage to the preserve's trails, creating safety concerns and forcing the preserve's closure to the public. It is the latest of several weather-related closures of Times Beach due to seiche events since the October 2019 storm.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 11:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for December. All households participating in SNAP - including those already at the maximum level of benefits - will receive a supplemental allotment later this month, bringing in roughly $230 million in federal funding into the state's economy this month, and more than $2.4 billion since January.
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Tue, Dec 21st 2021 11:25 am
Corey Gray, Ed.D., school administrator, consults with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center pharmacist Andrea Jaenecke prior to receiving his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot during a clinic held Monday at the Niagara Falls Community Education Center, formally 60th Street Elementary School.
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