Mon, May 23rd 2022 07:30 pm
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello, R-C-I-Niagara Falls, announced he is seeking reelection to the Assembly. Morinello has served the 145th District in the Assembly since 2016 and previously served as Niagara Falls City Court Judge from 2001-15.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 07:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is sharing a recent health advisory from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) related to statewide influenza activity. This advisory was sent to public and private schools.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 07:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the state record for channel catfish was broken on May 8. Using cut bait while bottom fishing, Bailey Williams of Watertown reeled in a 35-pound, 12-ounce channel catfish from the Black River in Jefferson County. Bailey's record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record catfish, caught from Lake Ontario in 2017, by 9 ounces.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 06:35 pm
While it was shocking to see Shantel VanSanten's character come to such an abrupt end on the USA Network's "Shooter," it wasn't a surprise to see her career skyrocket once that series wrapped in 2018.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 12:35 pm
War is destructive to people and their cultural heritage. "Living Through War: Works from Kharkiv by Bella Logachova" is a reaction against the war in Ukraine as it is actively taking place. Each work gives unique insight into the perspective of an artist living through the violence and destruction of her homeland.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 12:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in as lieutenant governor on Wednesday, May 25. Upon Delgado's resignation from Congress, Hochul will follow the process set out by law and issue a proclamation declaring a special election that will align with the recently set August election date.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 12:15 pm
On Friday, June 17, Grammy Award-winning music collective Maverick City Music and 16-time Grammy-winner Kirk Franklin will bring the injustices around mass incarceration - and the voices of 1,300 inmates - to center stage with the release of their collaborative album "Kingdom Book 1," out June 17 via Tribl Records / Fo Yo Soul Entertainment / RCA Inspiration.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 11:55 am
Over the past two months, volunteers at the Lewiston Museum have been working diligently to prepare a brand-new display of something very, very old.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 11:35 am
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will welcome Little Big Town on Friday, Aug. 5 (8 p.m.), and Sammy Hagar & The Circle on Saturday, Aug. 6 (8 p.m.). Three weeks later, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host Lionel Richie on Friday, Aug. 26 (8 p.m.), followed by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Saturday, Aug. 27 (8 p.m.). Tickets for the outdoor shows go on sale at noon Friday, May 27.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 11:30 am
Elvis Presley is known for being the first global rock 'n' roll icon. He was also a blood donor himself! While times have changed, the need for blood has not − donors can leave a lasting legacy themselves by making a lifesaving blood or platelet donation with the American Red Cross.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 11:30 am
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced a public meeting regarding the upcoming road construction project on Rapids and Raymond roads, between Dysinger and Tonawanda Creek.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 11:30 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the Buffalo Sabres Foundation will donate $100,000 to the Resource Council of WNY, which operates the Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Community Center at 347 E. Ferry St., Buffalo. The donation will support staffing and programming at the center.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 10:00 am
Season 20 of "American Idol" concluded Sunday, as the final three competitors - Leah Marlene, Noah Thompson and Huntergirl - competed for the title. After three rounds of songs, Thompson was named the winner.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:55 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild proudly presents the Lerner and Loewe classic musical "Brigadoon" at the Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 550 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.60, up 12 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.04. The New York state average is $4.93, up 17 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.07.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:55 am
Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio will lead a Niagara River Gorge hike from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:50 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June. He asked motorists to "give turtles a brake." In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when turtles cross roads to find nesting areas.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:50 am
On Sunday, shortly before 6 p.m., Niagara Falls Police responded to the 7000 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard for a two-vehicle crash involving a tow truck and a motorcycle.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 09:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed - $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial assistance and the amount child care providers are paid for their essential services.
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Mon, May 23rd 2022 07:00 am
The New York State Division of Human Rights announced the launch of the "Human Rights Through the Eyes of Our Students" art competition.
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Sat, May 21st 2022 10:40 am
GAC Media announced the development of "Great American Community," a new direct-to-consumer app featuring short-form lifestyle, seasonal and holiday content from GAC Family's family of talent.
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Sat, May 21st 2022 07:00 am
One incumbent was reelected, while another was unseated in a close Board of Education race held on Tuesday at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, May 21st 2022 07:00 am
At the annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held Saturday, David Conboy of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation announced the organization was unveiling its new logo.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 05:10 pm
Worship leaders Bryan & Katie Torwalt release their first-ever live recorded album, "I've Got Good News," available today. Captured in Orange County, "I've Got Good News" features songs written by Chandler Moore, Cody Carnes, Brock Human, Chris Davenport and Naomi Raine. The new album features 11 live-recorded tracks and follows the couple's No. 1 song on Air1 "Miracle In The Works."
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's nursing department has collected and donated 45 formal dresses to local high school seniors.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:50 pm
Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:50 pm
National Safe Boating Week runs May 21-27, 2022, and with the recent heat wave, many Western and Central New Yorkers are looking to hit area waterways. AAA Western and Central New York urges safety on the water. Just like driving a car, operating a boat is a big responsibility and should be done with the utmost caution.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:50 pm
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assembly members Mike Norris and Angelo Morinello, and industry stakeholders on Friday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Labor to reject the Farm Laborers Wage Board's recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold for farms from 60 hours per week to 40 hours per week.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:50 pm
Tops: "To honor the lives of those killed, we are encouraging people to join our Tops stores in a collective moment of tribute and reflection this Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., seven days after this tragic shooting."
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:45 pm
With the Summer sports season in full swing, Special Olympics New York's western region is set to host track and field competition Saturday at Tonawanda High School, 600 Fletcher St. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:45 a.m., with the competition beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:45 pm
To support local relief efforts and honor the victims of the tragic shootings at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo last weekend, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York announced a $300,000 investment to support all those impacted, as well as the greater community.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:40 pm
Cornerstone Community FCU, in light of the tragedy that has occurred in this community, has partnered with FeedMore WNY to support neighbors in need who have lost access to their grocery store.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:40 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission has added army veteran John Cooper Jr. to its staff as director of development, as the agency plans to strengthen its financial base and increase services in the Niagara Falls region.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 04:40 pm
To drive additional giving for the Buffalo community and to make it easier to contribute via a wireless bill, AT&T has teamed up with the City of Buffalo and Mayor Byron Brown to launch a text-to-give campaign to provide financial support to the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund and the Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund to help the community and the families of the victims affected by the recent tragic events in Buffalo.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 02:05 pm
Northern Ireland worship band Rend Collective has released a new song, "Plans," from a forthcoming new album. The band's team said, "This song is to remind listeners that, even in the hardest times - a global pandemic, a loss, a health struggle, and when you haven't seen the answer to your prayer - God has a plan for you."
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Fri, May 20th 2022 02:00 pm
LIVE FREE announced an inspirational concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Greater Refuge Temple of Christ, 943 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. The event will feature Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Bebe Winans, Lena Byrd Miles, Charles Jenkins, Israel Houghton and many other artists and faith leaders.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 02:00 pm
Worship leader and songwriter Amanda Cook gives her" State of the Union" as her new album is available today. "State of the Union" is the third installment following her two solo albums, "Brave New World" and "House On A Hill"; and her first worship album release with Provident Entertainment. Click here to stream the album.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 01:55 pm
Following nine suspected Erie County resident deaths in the past week with suspected cocaine and fentanyl involvement, the Erie County Department of Health is sharing a stark warning with local residents: Don't trust your cocaine.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 01:55 pm
At approximately 11:25 p.m. Thursday, the Niagara Falls Police responded to 9103 St. John's Parkway to investigate a complaint of a vehicle hitting several parked vehicles in the parking lot, and then driving through the wall of an apartment building.
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Fri, May 20th 2022 12:55 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 20, 2022
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