Tue, Jul 28th 2020 11:25 am
Laura Zaepfel, vice president of corporate relations at Uniland Development Co., took advantage of her sequestered time at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic to finally go through files of important papers and box those she no longer needed. A problem, she quickly found out, was where she could go with these boxes of papers to be shredded.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 11:15 am
Greg Stevens, executive director of the Niagara River Greenway, and Jim Sharpe, chair of Grand Island's Long Range Planning Committee, invited volunteer members of their organizations for two bicycle rides recently to understand Grand Island's current trail network and identify gaps in trail connectivity.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 11:10 am
Grand Island Highway Superintendent Richard Crawford is asking for a "coordinated transportation meeting" with other levels of government to tackle growing traffic concerns in the midst of the Island's two historically large development proposals.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 11:10 am
Toni Amantia of Adrian's Custard & Beef, at 2352 Grand Island Blvd., presented two scholarships to Grand Island seniors last week as part of the inaugural Adrian's community scholarship program.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 11:05 am
When Tom Fogarty was recruited by Billy Fuccillo Sr. and his son, Billy Jr., to become general manager of its Toyota store on Grand Island, he told them about his concern of residents leaving the Island to purchase the same vehicles elsewhere.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 10:55 am
Fahim Mojawalla, whose family-owned Island Ship Center has operated at 1879 Whitehaven Road since 2008, ran outside recently with his team carrying "bottles of the coldest water on the Island" for the crews installing the sidewalk outside his store.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 10:50 am
Fahim Mojawalla, owner of the Island Ship Center on Whitehaven Road, said his business is "pivoting during a pandemic."
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 10:40 am
Sahlen Packing Co. is honored to have its name on what first was called Pilot Field in downtown Buffalo, New York, just minutes away from our home on Howard Street. Few people from the Sahlen family would have guessed - when we agreed to a 10-year naming rights agreement nearly 30 years after Sahlen Field opened - that our name would be associated to this extent with that of a Major League Baseball team's home. But if 2020 has taught us anything, it's that anything is possible.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 10:40 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish clear guidance for patient caregivers when crossing the U.S.-Canada border to give better certainty to families and the medical institutions providing care.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 10:40 am
An anticipated appearance by Project Olive representatives at last Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting never materialized as the developers told the town they had hit the pause button on the proposal.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a nation-leading initiative between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the state's investor-owned utilities for a new framework to increase access to energy-efficiency and clean energy solutions for low-to-moderate income households and affordable multifamily buildings.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 03:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the progress of technology "SWAT" partnership in assisting New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first-in-the-nation public-private service partnerships allowed the state to surge tech resources, impacting millions of new Yorkers and saving taxpayer money. The progress report details 19 pro bono projects, all of which bolstered and supported the state's response during a time of unprecedented need.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 03:40 pm
Freeform's anticipated limited series "Love in the Time of Corona" will premiere as a special two-night limited event, beginning Saturday, Aug. 22 (8 p.m. EST/PST) and continuing Sunday, Aug. 23 (8 p.m.), the network announced Monday in the first teaser trailer for the series. The episodes will also be available on Hulu the following day.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 03:05 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh provided her weekly update Monday on LCTV. She was joined by Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton. Among their topics of conversation:
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 01:45 pm
A Villa Maria press release sent Monday began, "August is quickly approaching, and the college is excited to welcome all students, faculty and staff back to campus for the fall 2020 semester."
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 01:30 pm
If you've ever thought of a "staycation," now is the time to do it.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 01:15 pm
The Kenan Center is continuing to utilize the space on its Lockport campus for socially distanced programming for the community.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 12:55 pm
Brockport-based electronics recycler Sunnking is preparing for record crowds during its first electronics recycling collection events since the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 12:20 pm
Seneca Resorts & Casinos on Monday announced all entertainment shows have been postponed through October.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 12:15 pm
Coronavirus stats for July 27
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 11:45 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday urged New Yorkers statewide to take proper safety precautions as potentially dangerous heat conditions are expected as heat index values will range from the mid-90s to low-100 degrees.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 11:35 am
In a showing of commitment during uncertain times, Alderman-at-Large Austin Tylec of the City of North Tonawanda joined the NT Police Department for a ride-along during a midnight shift.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 11:10 am
On Saturday, July 25, the Barker Lions installed the 2020-21 officers and presented various awards. Lion Tom Mallon was presented with the Robert J. Uplinger Award.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 10:55 am
In under 24 hours, Taylor Swift's critically acclaimed album "folklore" sold over 1.3 million copies around the world. It also shattered "the global record for first-day album streams on Spotify by a female artist" with 80.6 million streams, and delivered "the most-streamed pop album on Apple Music in 24 hours" with 35.47 million streams.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 10:55 am
Be wary of "stem cell" therapy as a preventative treatment for COVID-19, warns Laertis Ikonomou, University at Buffalo expert on stem cell and gene therapies.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 10:55 am
NBC Sports has announced details for its commentary and production plans ahead of the NHL's "Return to Play" this week, leading into the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifiers that begin Saturday, Aug. 1, with five games across NBC and NBCSN.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 09:00 am
On Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on Republican members of New York's congressional delegation to fight for state and local aid in the federal stimulus package, which is expected to be announced this week.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 08:55 am
DiCamillo Baking Co. Inc. will reopen its flagship store at 811 Linwood Ave., Niagara Falls, at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 30. The remodeled store is in commemoration of the family bakery's centennial anniversary, as it celebrates 100 years since first opening for business in 1920.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 08:35 am
Artpark was alive with artistic activity Sunday, as patrons took part in a live concert by Svetlana & The New York Collective, a drum circle with Stephen Bell, and "The Art of Walking" tour.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
A bipartisan group of county executives has called on congressional leaders and the president to compromise on a new federal stimulus package that provides funding for states and local governments, which have been and continue to be on the front lines of fighting the pandemic and reopening their local economies.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
GiGi's Playhouse, whose mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all, is opening a location at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at 326 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
Per the Niagara County Sheriff's Office: On July 24 at 16:56 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of a possible boating accident. An occupant of a mid-size anchored vessel, just east of Gratwick Park, jumped off the vessel into the Niagara River for a swim. The male subject was quickly overtaken by the fast-moving current and went under the water for a short time.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos renewed DEC's commitment to improving access to lands and waters across the state and commemorated the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first comprehensive law guaranteeing equal rights to people with disabilities.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 07:00 am
Marco Sciortino, one of the most respected restauranteurs in Western New York, felt like standing on the roof of the Grand Island Market at 1441 Ransom Road and shouting, "I AM BACK!!!"
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 07:00 am
Call them the "Determined 13" - artists and artisans in Lewiston who want the art-starved public to see their work, hopefully to buy their work, and give visitors something interesting to do in a safe, mask-wearing way on Aug. 8 (or Aug. 9, if there's rain).
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 07:00 am
On Friday, Aug. 7, Buffalo author Rachelle Toarmino will host the Western New York region's first-ever poetry drive-in to celebrate the release of her debut book of poems, "That Ex."
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 05:20 pm
WCNY, Central New York's public broadcaster, announced its sixth annual "Taste of Fame" culinary fundraiser will feature Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and co-owner of Red Rooster Harlem.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 04:55 pm
On Friday, multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated rock band Skillet announced the Sept. 11 release of their deluxe edition project, "Victorious: The Aftermath," simultaneously unveiling a pre-sale package that includes the album and their second graphic novel, "Eden II: The Aftermath." Also available is the instant grat track for "Terrify the Dark (Reimagined)" as well as its corresponding lyric video.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 04:50 pm
Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers said the Niagara County Department of Public Works will begin work to replace the Porter Center Road Bridge over 6 Mile Creek in the Town of Porter next week. The bridge, located just south of Braley Road, will be closed starting Friday, July 31.
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