Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
Twenty-one members of the New York Congressional delegation penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue pushing back on a proposed new rule by the Trump administration that, as they said, puts tighter restrictions on the distribution of anti-hunger assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
Parents can best help their children overcome obesity and develop healthy eating habits by adopting a "family treatment" approach to positive habits, including acting as a "champion" for good choices and being a healthy role model.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing, Sony Music Entertainment and BBH Entertainment, announce the upcoming release of the new feature-length documentary and concert film, "SPIRITS in the Forest," coming to cinemas worldwide for a one-night event on Nov. 21. The film will bring fans together around the world to celebrate the impact of Depeche Mode's music and performances. "SPIRITS in the Forest" will be screened in more than 2,400 cinemas, from Adelaide to Zagreb, in over 70 countries.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
The Empire State Development board of directors met and authorized ESD to move forward with the east side commercial district program, a new initiative for the City of Buffalo as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's previously announced $50 million East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund (ESCEDF).
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
The auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is seeking donations of "gently worn" men's and women's coats, jackets and blazers as well as purses and jewelry for a sale to be held Oct. 17-18. Items may be dropped off at the hospital gift shop.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 05:05 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced that he has introduced legislation (S 6718) that would establish an indefinite moratorium on the construction or placement of wind turbines on any freshwater body located within the boundaries of New York.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 05:00 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt joined Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, R-C-Caledonia, to oppose New York's handling of proposed Article X projects across the state.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 04:50 pm
A growing "wagon train" of legislation challenging the NCAA's rules against compensating collegiate athletes has "tremendous ramifications" on whether amateur athletes can be paid while still in college, according to the University at Buffalo's sports law expert Helen "Nellie" Drew.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 04:35 pm
Global superstar Celine Dion has released three new tracks from her highly anticipated album, "Courage," today via Sony Music Entertainment Canada/Columbia Records. "Imperfections," "Lying Down" and "Courage" are new tracks from the eclectic album, each representing a new creative direction for Dion.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 04:30 pm
The University at Buffalo department of theatre and dance presents the 46th anniversary of Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC), UB's premiere resident student dance ensemble.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 01:35 pm
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487's "Circle of Honor" started to be assembled on Wednesday morning. Patrol cars from the Lewiston Police Department and Niagara County Sheriff's Office escorted stone pillars down Center Street and into Academy Park. Project manager Rocco DelGrosso and his team then began to install the monument pieces.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 07:00 am
Join the Niagara County Historical Society History Center at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, for a look at the three International bridges from Niagara County to Canada. Ray Wigle will show images of the past and present spans connecting the two countries over the years.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 05:10 pm
Saved By the Bell," from Emmy Award winner Tracey Wigfield ("30 Rock"), featuring original cast members including Elizabeth Berkley and Mario Lopez.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 05:10 pm
The season 14 two-night finale of NBC's hit summer series "America's Got Talent" begins tonight (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) with performances from all of the show's Top 10 finalists, including Benicio Bryant, Detroit Youth Choir, Emanne Beasha, Kodi Lee, Light Balance Kids, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Ryan Niemiller, Tyler Butler-Figueroa, V. Unbeatable and Voices of Service.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 05:10 pm
Drew Drechsel of Hamden, Connecticut, was crowned an "American Ninja Warrior" champion on Monday's season 11 finale.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 04:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program has been awarded to the City of Buffalo for the hiring of firefighters. The grant is for a total of $9,806,400 and administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 04:00 pm
The Parkinson's Foundation will host its annual Moving Day Buffalo, A Walk for Parkinson's, at the SUNY Erie North Campus on Saturday, Sept. 21. This is one of more than 40 grassroots events taking place across the country this year. The event begins at 9 a.m., with the 3-mile walk starting at 11 a.m.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:55 pm
The holiday season will be full of laughter at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino when the Seneca Niagara Event Center welcomes Terry Fator at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets go on sale at noon this Friday, Sept. 20.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:50 pm
Vice President and General Manager of Washington Mills Don McLeod, and Mary Ricciardi, a devoted community volunteer, will be honored at the 20th annual Good Works Gala of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. In honor of the gala's 20th year, the theme is the "Roaring 20's."
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:50 pm
Calling all Niagara County pizzerias: Registration is now open for the second annual Festival of Slice pizza celebration, taking place from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. It is taking place as part of the city's third annual Jingle Falls USA festivities, a collaborative holiday celebration in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 09:50 am
Back and better than ever, "Dancing with the Stars" welcomed a new, well-known and energetic cast of 12 celebrities ready to move out of their comfort zones and hit the ballroom floor. The competition began with a two-hour season premiere, live, Monday on ABC. The episode can also be viewed today on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 09:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres New Era Store is now open at KeyBank Center, and beginning today fans will be able to purchase the Sabres 50th Season Commemorative Jersey. The newly renovated store is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sabres and Bandits game nights.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Rebecca Lynn Torres, managing partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Niagara Falls, has been presented with the company's "Community Spirit" award on behalf of her restaurant team. This award recognizes restaurants that consistently go above and beyond to support the communities where LongHorn Steakhouse operates.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and community members will unite for the American Cancer Society's "Coaches vs. Cancer tip-off happy hour" in an effort to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Hotel at The Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Empire State Development announced the start of New York's 2019 fall foliage season, which includes the popular "I Love NY" weekly fall foliage reports. Additionally, the #NYLovesFall social media campaign returns this year to further promote and encourage visitation to New York's picturesque autumn locations and attractions.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 11:40 pm
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and record-breaking global pop icon Taylor Swift will serve as the "mega mentor" on season 17 of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice." Coaches John Legend and Blake Shelton made the announcement on Instagram and Twitter today (see Legend's Instagram post and Shelton's Instagram post.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 11:35 pm
The destiny of WWE's Superstars will be determined during a two-night draft taking place live on "Friday Night SmackDown" on Oct. 11 (8 p.m. ET) on FOX, and on "Monday Night Raw" on Oct. 14 (8 p.m.) on USA Network.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 11:30 pm
Cast members and creative teams from iconic television series and films reunite on ABC primetime in "Cast from the Past Week," beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Featured will be actors and behind-the-scenes talent from "Blues Brothers 2000," "Castle," "Charmed," "Cheers," "Crazy Rich Asians," "The Drew Carey Show," "Girlfriends," "House," "Think Like a Man" and "Wet Hot American Summer," as they reunite with former castmates on ABC dramas and comedies in an unforgettable weeklong event.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:50 pm
The Buffalo History Museum honors 100 years since the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment with a new exhibit, "Emblem of Equality: Woman Suffrage in Western New York."
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:45 pm
The Riviera Theatre welcomes Bobby Rydell at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:45 pm
As Child Passenger Safety Weeks beings, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), together with state and local partners, will host child safety seat events throughout the state. This will help parents and caregivers ensure their child's restraint is properly installed and fitted correctly. These events coincide with national Child Passenger Safety Week, which takes place from Sept. 15-21. A total of 35 events are planned statewide throughout the week, including 22 on National Seat Check Saturday.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:35 pm
Approximately half a million vehicles per day cross what reports cites as poor/structurally deficient bridges; 8% of local bridges rated poor/structurally deficient while 45% rated fair.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:25 pm
TedFest, a music and art festival in honor of Theodore "Teddy" Wishowski, took place on Saturday.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:25 pm
Despite the local and national trends of declining enrollment in higher education, Villa Maria College announced it has exceeded its fall 2019 enrollment goal by 9%. The small, private college welcomed an incoming class consisting of 229 students; a 12% increase over last year's incoming class, and the largest in three years.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:25 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.56, no change since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.85. The New York state average is $2.72 - down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:20 pm
Niagara University formally unveiled its new location in Vaughan, Ontario, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday. The site, in the Vaughan Metropolitan Center, is also the first university to be established in the City of Vaughan and York region. It supports Niagara University's commitment to becoming the premier binational university within the Province of Ontario.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:20 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2019-20 season with a toast to BPO musicians and JoAnn Falletta, who takes the podium for her 20th year as music director. All ticket-holding patrons are invited to the champagne toast, which will take place in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall just prior to the 8 p.m. main stage concert, titled "Favorites & Friends: A Celebration of 20 Years." Pre-concert music will be provided in the Mary Seaton Room by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, under the direction of Adam Luebke.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:20 pm
Global entertainer Beyoncé is set to take viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, "Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift," set to air Monday, Sept. 16 (10 p.m. EDT), on ABC. This intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, "The Lion King: The Gift," features candid footage and interviews detailing the work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 12:50 pm
On the eve of the 101st anniversary of the day U.S. Army veteran John C. Murray was wounded in action, Congressman Brian Higgins presented his family with a Purple Heart and other military medals for service during World War I.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 12:50 pm
University at Buffalo researchers who previously discovered how chronic neuropathic pain arises in the brain have now developed a treatment to block it.
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