Tue, Feb 15th 2022 05:15 pm
Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the 94th Oscars, show producer Will Packer announced Tuesday. This will be the first time hosting the ceremony for each of them. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT).
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 03:00 pm
Portions of Third Street in Niagara Falls will be subject to intermittent closures Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 16-17, while production crews film in the area. The closures will affect Third Street between Niagara and Ferry streets. Niagara Falls Police will be in the area directing traffic.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 03:00 pm
Many enslaved people with disabilities in antebellum America, deemed unfit for labor by their owners, played critical social roles and provided a measure of stability to the vulnerable communities in which they were held, according to a recently published book by a University at Buffalo historian.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 03:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the expansion of fast and flexible learning options with more than 400 microcredentials across 31 SUNY campuses to help everyone from current students to working professionals gain skills, knowledge and experience that employers are looking for.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 03:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes to protect the public and their pets.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 01:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has welcomed two guardsmen to Schoellkopf Health Center as part of the National Guard's COVID-19 mission: Staff Sgt. Robert Badendyck, with Bravo Troop 2-101 CAV, U.S. Army; and Lt. Cpl. Wayne Bayle from 6 Comm, U.S. Marine Corps.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 01:15 pm
Elvis Costello & The Imposters are celebrating the release of their widely acclaimed new album, "The Boy Named If," with a summer tour titled "The Boy Named If & Other Favourites."
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 12:15 pm
In honor of American Heart Month, Catholic Health is hosting a special Facebook Live event, "Way to Wellness: Inside the Dish," from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. It features Trinity Medical WNY cardiologist Eram Chaudhry, M.D., and celebrity chef Darian Bryan.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 12:15 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is inviting local artists (students and the general public alike) to capture its essence in art by entering in the 2022 poster art contest.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 12:15 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown urges young women, ages 13-19, to participate in the Girls Run the World Committee "Girls' Long Table Talk," which will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Shea's 710 Theatre.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 12:15 pm
The 60th annual Variety Kids Telethon will take place at the Variety Club headquarters located at 6114 Broadway, Lancaster. The event will be produced and presented from both the studios of WGRZ-TV Channel 2, and the Variety Club HQ from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The presentation will also be streamed live at www.wgrz.com.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
Hilbert College was awarded a $523,625 grant from The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This grant has surpassed last year's grant from the foundation ($500,000), and is the largest foundation grant in Hilbert's history.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
Tops Friendly Markets raised $13,365 as a result of its gingerbread house campaign for Oishei Children's Hospital. The campaign, which kicked off in early November, welcomed families to purchase a gingerbread house kit at locations throughout the region, with a portion of the proceeds being donated back to the hospital. The kits came complete with gingerbread to build a house, plus sweet candy decorations and icing.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on Saturday, following an encounter with a member of the New York State Police (NYSP).
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn on Monday announced a 17-year-old male from Buffalo was arraigned before Youth Part Justice Kelly Brinkworth on one count of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" violent felony), one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony) and one count of assault in the second degree (class "D" felony).
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is urging all eligible Western New Yorkers to join more than 10 million American households that have signed up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the nation's largest broadband affordability program. His team said, "Thanks to the 'Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,' this program is providing millions of families who previously lacked access or could not afford this critical utility, with affordable and reliable broadband access."
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the establishment of the Office of the Chief Disability Officer to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities. She appointed Kimberly T. Hill as the state's first chief disability officer.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the successful launch of mobile sports wagering in New York state, with nearly $2 billion in wagers taken during the first 30 days of operation. Her team said, "This record-breaking success, more than any other state has ever reported, will generate more than $70 million in tax revenue for New York state, providing funds to be allocated toward programs that support education, youth sports, and more."
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:05 am
On Monday, New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference called for an end to what they called "unconstitutional mandates promulgated by Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Department of Health." The Republicans announced they would force a vote on the New York Senate floor to end the mandates.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:05 am
The New York Power Authority has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost and sustainable electric service.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the state's first Free Fishing Weekend of 2022, on Feb. 19 and 20, when freshwater anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:05 am
The Buffalo History Museum is asking community members to nominate candidates for the Red Jacket, Owen B. Augspurger and Daniel B. Niederlander awards, which will be presented later this year at the Red Jacket Awards Ceremony.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:05 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers has been bolstered to better protect the public from dishonest tax preparers who prey on unsuspecting New Yorkers.
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Mon, Feb 14th 2022 07:00 am
Tops made a special check presentation over the weekend.
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Mon, Feb 14th 2022 07:00 am
Empire State Wrestling returns to Niagara Falls for its first event of 2022 with "Spring Breakdown" on Saturday, March 5, at the Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. This will be the second consecutive event held at Frontier by ESW.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 07:10 pm
It's a make-or-break move for Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg as they add coaching duties to their roles as hosts of the other big game on Sunday, Feb. 13: "Puppy Bowl"! That's right, Snoop is the official coach for Team Fluff and Martha will coach last year's champions, Team Ruff.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 07:05 pm
"This morning, one of our troopers was involved in a deadly shooting of a motorist after a pursuit in Buffalo. I have directed the New York State Police to fully cooperate with the attorney general's independent investigation. As we await a transparent and thorough review of the facts, our thoughts are with the victim's family and our troopers."
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 05:45 pm
At a ceremony Saturday at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, the 914th Air Refueling Wing welcomed its new wing commander, Col. Lara B. Morrison. Family, friends and officers watched the assumption of command ceremony, saluting the new leader.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 07:00 am
Students who are participating in the school system's "test to stay" program are now permitted to engage in extracurricular activities, said School Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham at the Feb. 7 Grand Island Central School District Board of Education meeting.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 07:00 am
In February 2020, a month before the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a nationwide lockdown and months of virtual education, Grand Island High School presented the musical "Beauty and the Beast." None of the performers or their teachers had any idea that it would be two years before another musical would be produced at the high school.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2022 07:00 am
On Jan. 28, Pamela Barton, the Town of Grand Island's senior accountant, filed a lawsuit against Town Councilman Mike Madigan and the Town of Grand Island, alleging Madigan placed a defamatory article in the Sept. 17, 2021, issue of the Island Dispatch. Statements in the article, she alleges, "have no basis in fact" and were "made with actual malice in disregard to plaintiff." She also alleges Madigan made defamatory comments during a Town Board workshop session on Sept. 7, 2021, and Sept. 20, 2021.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 05:15 pm
"Jurassic World Dominion," from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, sees the return of director Colin Trevorrow, who also serves as executive producer with Steven Spielberg. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley also return as producers. Alexandra Derbyshire joins as executive producer.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 04:00 pm
The 13th anniversary of the crash of Flight 3407 marks the first time since the tragedy that all flight safety measures recommended as a result of the event have been implemented, but Congressman Brian Higgins and the Families of Flight 3407 remain "on guard to protect the multiple improvements made."
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined local seniors from Schoellkopf Nursing Home and Meals on Wheels to kick off his sixth annual "Valentines for Seniors" event. This year's program features 16 local elementary schools making valentines for seniors in the community who are in assisted living facilities.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 02:00 pm
On Friday, Aly & AJ dropped the deluxe edition of their 2021 album and critical darling "a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun," adding four new songs to an LP, their team said, "rich with southern Cali warmth."
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 02:00 pm
Charlie Hunnam ("Sons of Anarchy," "The Gentleman," "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword"), Djimon Hounsou ("The King's Man," "A Quiet Place Part II," "Blood Diamond"), Doona Bae ("The Silent Sea," "Jupiter Ascending," "Sense8"), and Ray Fisher ("Zack Snyder's Justice League," "True Detective," "Women of the Movement") join previously announced Sofia Boutella ("Kingsman: The Secret Service," "Star Trek Beyond," "The Mummy") in director Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon."
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 01:30 pm
On Friday, Duran Duran released the deluxe version of their new album "Future Past" on Tape Modern via BMG. Previously released physically, and now available digitally for the first time, the deluxe offering of "Future Past" includes three additional songs: "Laughing Boy," "Velvet Newton" and "Invocation."
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 01:25 pm
No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge has released his "refreshing new single (PopWrapped)," "Stay In Touch," available everywhere today. PopWrapped exclusively premiered a first listen to the track, which was produced by hit songwriter Forest Glen Whitehead (Kelsea Ballerini, Brantley Gilbert, Dylan Scott) and was co-written with CJ Solar and Andrew Scott Wills.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 01:25 pm
To help celebrate Valentine's Day weekend, country/pop songstress Caroline Jones has released a new video of her stripped-down version of her hopelessly romantic song "Getting to Me." The track, which is featured on her recently released sophomore album "Antipodes," is the first song she's written about her now husband, bringing their journey of falling in love to life from the initial spark to whole-heatedly embracing a new outlook on life.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2022 01:15 pm
On Friday, worship leader and songwriter Pat Barrett released a special multitrack single of his song, "Morning By Morning (I Will Trust)," along with the lyric video. This song will also be available for radio adds on Feb. 18. Today's release features the upcoming radio version of the song along with the album and various live performances of the meaningful song.
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