Wed, Nov 10th 2021 11:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins recently honored Vietnam veteran Capt. Jack Walter in a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for his distinguished service in U.S. Army. He presented Walter with a Vietnam veteran lapel pin ahead of Veterans Day.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 11:45 am
There are less than 1,000 spots left for the 126th annual "YMCA Turkey Trot." Race capacity is limited, so organizers are urging people to sign up now to ensure their place in the oldest consecutively run footrace in North America. The $42 entry fee includes all processing fees plus a commemorative T-shirt.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 08:25 am
It's inaccurate - but not uncommon - to use hyperbole and say someone is impossibly good at something. In Yngwie Malmsteen's case, the expression is true. Over the past half-century, he has become a rock virtuoso by mastering a style he created in which violin techniques are applied to guitar and blasted out on 60-db Marshall stacks.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 09:05 pm
Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, Nov. 12, The Walt Disney Company recently announced new companywide promotions and additional content to kick off the celebration of the Disney+ global community.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:55 pm
On Nov. 1, Disney+ debuted an action-packed trailer and brand-new key art for "The Book of Boba Fett," a new series from Lucasfilm, launching exclusively on the streaming service on Dec. 29.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:50 pm
Another "Stranger Things Day" is in the books! On Friday, fans all over the world helped Netflix celebrate the day that started it all - when Will Byers went missing and turned the world upside down — with season 4 teases and exclusive content on our social channels, live fan experiences, and limited-edition merchandise around the world.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:10 pm
Team captain of two Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. Women's gymnastics teams and positive body image advocate Aly Raisman will speak at the University at Buffalo at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, as part of UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and District Attorney John Flynn announced a federal grant totaling $1 million awarded to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
To clarify the correspondence the Erie County Department of Health sent to the Williamsville Central School District last week, and address the subsequent reactions from school superintendents and parents, ECDOH does not intend to take enforcement measures against schools that are providing students with mask breaks during the school day.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
On Tuesday, during a COVID-19 briefing at the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center in Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new efforts to support vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds, including the launch of a new vaccine incentive program - "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" - for young New Yorkers.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:00 pm
The New York Power Authority invites visitors to rediscover its Power Vista Visitors Center in Lewiston, following an infusion of $500,000 worth of upgrades, including the addition of two new games to add to its roster of multimedia experiences designed to make learning about clean energy fun for all ages.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:20 pm
The 2021 Veterans Day ceremony at Niagara County Community College will return to its prepandemic format. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at NCCC's Veterans Memorial Park, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
Western Region Off Track Betting and Batavia Downs Gaming announced a celebrity bartending night raised $5,200 in support of Connor O'Neil and his family in their battle against cancer.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County has begun its annual poinsettia and wreath holiday fundraiser. Proceeds from the sales will go toward programming and services for those living with a mental health diagnosis in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists to expect lane closures on U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) at State Route 425 (Erie Avenue and Shawnee Road) in the City of North Tonawanda, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. The closures are necessary to facilitate railroad crossing repair work by CSX and are expected to last one day, weather permitting.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:00 pm
Veterans Day is recognized on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. AAA Western and Central New York honors those who have dedicated their service for the United States. In an effort to say "thank you" to current military personnel and veterans, AAA is offering a discount on their memberships.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:00 pm
The Hawk Pride Players at Cardinal O'Hara High School are once again experiencing an opportunity to join live theater, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of construction on a $13 million outdoor entertainment pavilion on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. The project, her team said, will renovate the long-abandoned Terminal B warehouse into an events center that utilizes existing parking and reclaims seven acres of contaminated property to open additional public access with scenic new lake views.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:55 pm
In response to the ongoing housing crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic, New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the expansion of rules to protect vulnerable tenants from eviction.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced their legislation (S.6511/A.7021) to amend library funding eligibility requirements has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the completion of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Buffalo headquarters in the Nash Lofts, a newly renovated building located in Buffalo's Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. The office space is being provided rent-free by the developer, along with free parking for visitors to the corridor.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
Social media advertising is an effective way for small businesses to get the word out about their products. Unfortunately, the same goes for scams. BBB Scam Tracker has received thousands of complaints about misleading Facebook and Instagram ads. In fact, the 2020 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that online purchase scams were the most common cons reported to Scam Tracker and the category with the most victims, and online purchase scams have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 01:05 pm
Last Thursday morning, 23-year-old Ben Bailey of Lewiston hauled in a 30-to-35-pound king salmon Chinook along the shoreline rocks. He used a lime yellow and reflective silver Little Cleo spoon.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
Metropolitan Entertainment announced Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will perform at UB Center for the Arts in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation into law that will build on federal action to combat robocalls.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
For the first time since March of 2020, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens along with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, will host the orchid show on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13-14, at the Botanical Gardens.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
While rising vaccination rates against COVID-19 have increased travelers' comfort levels, most Americans are still opting to stay home this holiday season, according to a new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:20 pm
WellNow Urgent Care announced that, in response to increased demand for COVID-19 testing in the region, its newest center in Williamsville is now open as a dedicated COVID-19 PCR testing center for asymptomatic patients.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:20 pm
An Advent silent guided weekend retreat will take place at Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal in Lewiston. The event will run from Friday evening dinner through Sunday lunch, Dec. 3-5, and will include Advent prayers, periods of silence with moments of reflective and contemplative time, along with scheduled conferences, group sharing and prayer chants, and personal reflective questions for use all throughout Advent leading up to Christmas.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:20 pm
Empire State Wrestling comes back to its old stomping grounds in Niagara County - and brings back its traditional Thanksgiving Weekend super event with "Wrestlebash" on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. This is the first Empire State Wrestling event in Niagara County in two years, and the first ESW event at the Frontier Fire Hall in three years.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:20 pm
Tamra Minor, Ph.D., whom Niagara University called a "collaborative and visionary leader with extensive education, expertise and experience in promoting diversity in higher education," has come to Monteagle Ridge. She was introduced as NU's inaugural vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion during an event at the Castellani Art Museum on Monday.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:20 pm
Water, wind, waves and time, even the gentle lapping of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario, erodes the Great Lakes shoreline. To mitigate the impact of shoreline erosion, New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy L. Widrig is inviting waterfront property owners to participate in online workshops from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:30 pm
Everyone loves the lights of the holidays, and this year's "Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show" at the Niagara County Fairgrounds is set to deliver fun for the entire family. Construction of dozens of towering displays with hundreds of colored lights is well underway. The show opens Nov. 19 with what organizers called "a safe, secure, drive-thru experience synchronized to holiday music through your car radio."
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a comprehensive $450 million "Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs" inclusive recovery package to support New York's hardest-hit tourism sector workers, revitalize the state's tourism industry, and support businesses started just prior to or during the pandemic. Her news coincided with the reopening of international borders.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:30 pm
A program sponsored by National Grid and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) will distribute energy-efficient lighting to those in need. The bulbs will be offered to patrons at Western New York-area food pantries beginning later this month.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:30 pm
All undergraduate students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will be better prepared to land their dream job, thanks to GEICO and its renewed sponsorship of the school's practice interview program.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as they cohost the NHL's second joint Pride game on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at PPG Paints Arena (7 p.m.).
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 05:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz were joined by Patrick Kaler of Visit Buffalo Niagara, Tom Kucharski of Invest Buffalo Niagara and Mary Roberts of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House in welcoming Canadians back to Western New York on Monday.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 03:00 pm
The Independent Health Foundation, through its signature "Healthy Options Buffalo," launched a fourth round of "Healthy Options at Home," a program created during the COVID-19 pandemic to engage families in developing healthy eating habits. So far, the foundation has served more than 600 families through "Healthy Options at Home" since December. The program is sponsored by KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 03:00 pm
One year has passed since New York's rear seat belt law went into effect requiring all passengers to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a motor vehicle, including passengers of ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft.
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