Fri, Nov 5th 2021 07:30 am
Upcoming Veterans Day observances in northern Niagara County include:
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Fri, Nov 5th 2021 07:25 am
Paul T. Jordan 56, of Talladega, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 9, 2021.
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Fri, Nov 5th 2021 07:25 am
John W. Colburn, age 74, passed away on Nov. 1, 2021, at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, after a brief illness. His youngest brother, Paul, was there at his passing.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:35 pm
October is the time of year when children and families artfully decorate pumpkins, and display these works for friends and neighbors. We asked for photos of your most decorative, scariest, funniest and craziest pumpkin designs as part of the (almost) annual Niagara Frontier Publications pumpkin-carving contest.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:30 pm
On Thursday, Niagara University hosted a "topping off" ceremony to place the final construction beam into place as part of the university's $11.5 million renovation to the Kiernan Recreation Center.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:10 pm
Since contract talks broke down early Sunday morning, Catholic Health hospitals have been working to identify a solution that would meet the parties' needs for a tentative agreement, end the strike, and enable Mercy Hospital associates to return to work and begin caring for patients again.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 11:05 am
"This Is Christmas," the first holiday offering from acclaimed BEC Recordings hitmaker Tasha Layton, is now available. Produced by Layton's husband, Grammy and Dove Award winner Keith Everette Smith, the six-song EP features four original selections co-penned by Layton, as well as two Christmas classics.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 11:05 am
Singer, songwriter and worship leader Ryan Ellis was introduced this past summer as the newest member of the Provident Label Group/Sony Music family with his debut single, "Heart of the Father." The song, which at press time has more than 5 million streams, continues to be heard on radio stations across the U.S. and is the most-added single this week, vaulting it into the Top 20.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 11:00 am
National Grid customers across the company's service area will set their clocks, watches and devices back one hour this weekend to coincide with the end of daylight saving time, which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. The occasion is also an opportunity to change batteries in carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms, and to review some simple home safety tips.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 11:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Wednesday welcomed the recent announcement the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use to vaccinate children ages 5-11.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 10:00 am
Earlier this week, AT&T announced, "AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in the Youngstown and Lewiston areas got a big boost in wireless connectivity by adding a new cell site to enhance the area's mobile broadband coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices."
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:05 am
To address the perils of social media and technology that confront youth both in and outside of schools, several regional and national organizations have partnered to hold the 17th annual Reboot Safe Schools Initiative Seminar.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:05 am
Grammy Award-winner Chris Tomlin has exclusively released an Amazon Original version of his new Christmas album title track, "Emmanuel God With Us," featuring Anne Wilson, for inclusion in Amazon Music's holiday programming available to stream now.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:05 am
Insomnia may be a potential risk factor for a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm along with more well-known risk factors of smoking and high blood pressure, according to new research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a community COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Niagara Falls Community Education Center (formally 60th Street Elementary School), 6040 Lindbergh Ave.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 04:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health and John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) will hold a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, Nov. 6, providing the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine specifically for 5-11-year-olds.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:55 pm
The Grand Island Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Grand Island Rod and Gun Club, will hold a free New York state snowmobile safety course from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 at the Grand Island Rod and Gun Club, 1083 Whitehaven Road.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:35 pm
Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, the National Football League and the Buffalo Bills are encouraging schools to get students moving for an opportunity to win a $1,500 grant for physical activity equipment.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a grant totaling $125,000 awarded to Kids Escaping Drugs on behalf of the Face2Face Coalition. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and awarded through the Drug-Free Community Support program, the grant mobilizes community leaders to identify and respond to the unique drug challenges that their community is facing and change local environmental conditions that contribute to youth substance use.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
"Please be advised that, due to the construction project in Veterans Memorial Community Park, that the town has no choice but to cancel 'Noel at Niagara' for the 2021 holiday season."
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services has announced two public hearings to be held in order to seek community input regarding unmet needs of the county's older adult population, existing programs and services offered by the department, and to solicit comments and ideas on how to better serve the county's older population.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:00 pm
The Grand Island Recreation Department announced a Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall, 1717 Bedell Road.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 09:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.4807-A/A.6476 which expands the immunizations that licensed pharmacists can administer to patients who are 18 years or older.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 09:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 14 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 09:20 am
Empire State Development on Tuesday announced the completion of the Buffalo Bills stadium analysis conducted by AECOM, a multinational engineering and consulting firm. The findings of the study will be used as a tool to help guide "continued good faith negotiations for determining the best location for a future Bills' stadium."
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed legislation requiring that local solid waste management plans make efforts to increase waste diversion, including by recycling and composting, and encouraging the elimination of the use of certain single-use plastic items at State University of New York and City University of New York campuses.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 07:00 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will begin accepting applications for the 2022 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process on Nov. 8. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 3.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 07:00 am
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the 2022 Niagara County Sheriff dispatcher examination enrollment period has begun.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:55 pm
MRC Live & Alternative and ABC announced Cardi B will host the 2021 American Music Awards" (AMAs) live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 21 (8 p.m. EST/PST), on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. For the first time ever, the rapper will take the stage in her hosting debut to usher in the event, which will feature performances and moments representing music's vibrant community.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:50 pm
As was the case for most careers, the pandemic presented both challenges and opportunities for professional artists. Stranded from their studios and facing the cancellation or postponement of exhibitions, art fairs and lectures, many artists pivoted and decided to focus their energy on something new that fit the current times.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:50 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Western New York's largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group, is growing again with the addition of Matthew A. Albanese, a hand and upper extremity surgeon.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:50 pm
The American Heart Association has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern in a new scientific statement that emphasizes the importance of overall dietary pattern rather than individual foods or nutrients, and underscores the critical role of nutrition in all stages of life.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Law Enforcement is asking the public to share information about the identity of a pheasant hunter involved in a hunting-related shooting incident with another hunter on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area in the Town of Collins.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:50 pm
A $5 million gift from Niagara University alumnus Edward J. Brennan, '78, a global business leader and humanitarian, and Deborah Brennan will enable talented, high-achieving students from under-resourced communities the opportunity to access the transformational education that Niagara University provides.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:00 pm
Schoellkopf Health Center has been awarded a round 3 coronavirus emergency support grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for the impact COVID-19 has had on its operations and residents.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill (S.2928-A/A.06098-A) that expands New York state's Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for siblings. Under the current law, employees cannot take leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 04:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is coordinating a "Shots at the Shop" COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Bougie Nail Boutique from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:45 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomes celebrated novelist Chang-rae Lee to Buffalo on Nov. 18 for a lively lecture and conversation at Kleinhans Music Hall. The event, part of Just Buffalo's BABEL author series, begins at 8p.m., with doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at justbuffalo.org.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:30 pm
Music fans can spend "An Evening with Bruce Dickinson" on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Rockwell Hall 210, Buffalo. This show is all ages and begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening one hour in advance.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:25 pm
A fan favorite at del Lago Resort & Casino, Boyz II Men will return to The Vine Showroom on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 (8 p.m.). Tickets start at $55 and will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, online at https://dellagoresort.com/entertainment/#upcoming-events.
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