Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:20 am
It's time for holiday foods, beverages, gifts - and Santa Claus at the historic Broadway Market. "Holidays at the Broadway Market" will kick-off Saturday, Dec. 4, with the arrival of 15 special seasonal vendors and a visit from Santa Claus.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:20 am
Now through Christmas Eve, all CountryMax stores are hosting a holiday pet photo event. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their furry friends - in their favorite festive holiday outfits - for a photo with Santa.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:20 am
ABC News announced on "Good Morning America" that co-anchor George Stephanopoulos has the first exclusive interview with actor Alec Baldwin, following the deadly shooting on the set of the film "Rust."
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:15 am
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral will have a "Festal Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday in Advent." The event takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at 139 Pearl St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's sixth annual "Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Summit" will be held virtually Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, to coincide with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 09:00 am
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced Sahlen Field, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and temporary home of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021, has been named 2021 Professional Baseball Field of the Year.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 05:05 pm
Catholic Health broke ground Tuesday on the new Lockport Memorial Hospital, which will become an eastern campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Located off South Transit Road, between Shimer and Ruhlmann roads, the new hospital will be built on a large portion of Hall's Apple Farm, an area landmark that will maintain its longstanding market.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 04:50 pm
KeyBank said it is launching its #KeyBankAssists program, which supports small businesses, nonprofits and families in Buffalo, as well as across several communities the bank serves. So far, in response to the impact of COVID-19 on communities, the #KeyBankAssists program has provided more than $1 million through unique consumer and small business giveaways, as well as donations to front-line workers and local charities.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 04:50 pm
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement and its IMPACT program partnered with several community organizations to distribute turkeys and meals to families in need through its Caring in the Community initiative.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:25 pm
ABC and MRC Live & Alternative announced "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022" has added more talent to its co-host roster for this year's 50th-anniversary celebration headlined by 17-time host and executive producer of the show, Ryan Seacrest, in Times Square.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:25 pm
The CBS Network has a slew of unique holiday programming this holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:20 pm
NBC is offering a stocking full of holiday entertainment.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has revised its visitation policy in order to better protect and maintain the health and safety of hospital patients, visitors and staff.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.05675/A.4522) into law to protect New Yorkers from lead exposure from Christmas lights and other holiday decorations by requiring a warning label for certain products that use lead-based electrical cord casings. The legislation defines seasonal and decorative lighting products, requires a proper warning label, and mandates a fine for any manufacturer who violates this legislation.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:20 pm
The Erie County Division of Budget and Management announced Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has reaffirmed its long-term rating of AA- and a "stable" outlook for Erie County bonds. A press release from Executive Mark Poloncarz said this is "another affirmative sign from an independent financial entity that the county's fiscal profile is strong and stable in 2021."
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 09:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $5 million awarded to BestSelf Behavioral Health. The grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will provide funding to enhance services for adults and children in need of mental health care.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 09:35 am
As a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases that has placed significant pressure on hospital capacity across the region, non-coronavirus patients in Catholic Health hospitals will be limited to one visitor at a time during reduced hours as of Wednesday, Dec. 1.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 09:35 am
Heavy equipment/diesel technology teacher Wes Blidy recently welcomed Milton CAT Batavia representative Tim Faucet to the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 09:35 am
"Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' " rounds out its star-studded cast ahead of the live special airing on ABC, Tuesday, Dec. 7 (8-9:30 p.m. EST). In this one-night-only event, an all-star lineup of talent will tackle the roles first portrayed in the iconic television sitcom "The Facts of Life," including Jennifer Aniston playing the role of Blair, Gabrielle Union taking on the role of Tootie, Allison Tolman who will play Natalie, and Kathryn Hahn recreating the role of Jo.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 05:25 pm
Alex Guarnaschelli is one of the most accomplished and revered chefs in the culinary arena, having won virtually every battle she has ever competed in. Now, over the course of five weeks, 15 brave chefs from across the U.S. take their best shot at beating her for the ultimate culinary triumph in the new competition series, "Alex vs America," premiering Sunday, Jan. 2 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 05:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced $69.8 million in federal funding will be available beginning Dec. 1 to help low-income New Yorkers pay past-due bills for drinking water and wastewater.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 05:10 pm
For those who choose a real Christmas tree, getting the tree home safely is a lot like moving furniture, appliances or other large objects. If not properly secured, a tree can cause vehicle damage, or even worse, it could fly off or out of the vehicle and become a danger to other drivers.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 04:20 pm
Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber launched their partnership Monday to collaborate on menu innovations and cobranded merchandise, all inspired by Bieber's "fanatical love of the Tims brand."
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 04:05 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced Commissioner of Economic Development Michael Casale was appointed to the New York State Farmland Protection Working Group (FPWG). He was one of 18 members of the FPWG announced by state Agricultural Commissioner Richard Ball.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 04:05 pm
The Giving Project has once again teamed up with Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed in a campaign benefiting The Andre Reed Foundation. The "VIP Experience with Andre Reed" allows fans to enter for their chance to tailgate and attend the Buffalo Bills' "Monday Night Football" game on Dec. 6 with Reed, who was a wide receiver with the Bills for 15 seasons.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood and the City of North Tonawanda will receive $10 million each in funding as the Western New York region winners of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As part of DRI round 5, each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions are being awarded $20 million, to make for a total state commitment of $200 million in funding and investments to help communities boost their post COVID-19 economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:25 pm
The culinary arts classes of Lisa Cook and Caitlin Kucharski at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center helped out the Lockport Salvation Army for its Thanksgiving meal.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
The weekend of Dec. 4-5 is the annual holiday event along the Niagara Wine Trail.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
The Lock City Sound, formerly known as the Lock City Glee Club, will perform a collection of Christmas and seasonal music this December to brighten and lighten hearts. This men's choral group has been welcoming the holidays with song for over 50 years with traditional and modern versions of seasonal favorites. Lock City Sound is currently under the direction of Drew Burke with Debbie Hutter accompanying.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
A patronage dividend of over $1,000,000 was paid to the members of Western Division the week of Thanksgiving. Since 2003, Western Division members have received more than $10,000,000 in patronage dividends.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
Ransomville Speedway will honor its 2021 track champions as well as celebrate the season that was this coming Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2 hall, located at 1705 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
On Monday, "Good Morning America" announced "GMA Gives Back," a new initiative giving back to viewers with surprises big and small throughout the holiday season. Each week, "GMA" will feature viewers on the show who have been helping their community, and spread holiday cheer through daily giveaways of gift boxes filled with goodies.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Mojdeh S. Kappus, M.D., as chief of its department of bariatrics. The appointment was announced by Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:15 pm
Think of common courtship displays in the animal kingdom, like the flashy display of a peacock's tail or the treetop melody of a songbird's tune. Each is relatively constant. The brilliant colors in a male peacock's plumage do not change during its attempts to attract a female. And songbirds rely on repetition, like top-40 radio stations, singing the same songs in the same kinds of ways during their mating rituals.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:45 pm
On Sunday, the Niagara Falls Police Department Crash Management Unit was called to the intersection of Hyde Park Boulevard and Ferry Avenue for a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force are announcing the next three months of trainings to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and use Narcan (naloxone) to reverse an opioid overdose.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:35 pm
After reviewing available information about the "test-to stay" approach for K-12 students, the Erie County Department of Health has developed documentation, including protocols, consent forms and communication materials, to move toward implementing this initiative.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced changes aimed at encouraging more food-insecure older adults and disabled individuals to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The changes include simplifying the SNAP application, extending the duration these households can receive benefits before needing to recertify, and eliminating the need for them to complete an interview during the recertification process.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:35 pm
Erie County Medical Center has updated patient visitation guidelines due to historically high inpatient volumes, extended wait times in its ER, and an increasing COVID-19 inpatient census. ECMC urges anyone experiencing mild symptoms to first consult with their primary care physician or visit an urgent care location.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:30 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will sing Christmas carols and other holiday music from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in front of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 620 Center St., in conjunction with the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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