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The Recording Academy has announced the first group of artists to perform on this year's 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Taking the stage on "Music's Biggest Night" will be current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves. Live from Staples Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10 (8 p.m. ET).

KeyBank National Association announced KeyBank and Laurel Road Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by Key of Laurel Road's digital lending business.

According to a state study, 10 percent of the basements in homes in Niagara County have reported radon levels above the radioactive measurement of four picocuries per liter (pCi/L), which is the short-term safety standard. Fifteen percent of homes tested in the City of Lockport are estimated to have exceeded that standard.

The Town of Niagara Town Board held its first regular meeting of 2019 Tuesday night. The meeting was rather quick and light in content, but several town matters were accounted for.

When people talk to local leaders and elected officials, every person has the dreams and aspirations of making their community a better place. When talking to Jesse Gooch, one can hear just how compassionate and determined he is to do so.

The winter sports season is getting closer and closer to the postseason, and with that some Niagara-Wheatfield sports teams have begun a steady run to try and increase their value come playoff time.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz today voiced his support for proposed legislation that would amend New York state real property tax law to provide a temporary extension for payment of real property taxes owed by a federal employee or governmental contractor affected by the partial governmental shutdown, now in its fourth week and the longest government shutdown in history.

Order forms for the 2019 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.

On Thursday, the Buffalo City Mission announced its gratitude to the Western New York community for helping to raise $2.43 million for the 2018 annual fall campaign - exceeding its $2.35 million goal. The campaign comprises nearly one-third of the City Mission's annual operating budget.

The Dreams to Memories Foundation USA, a locally registered nonprofit, charitable foundation, is selling raffle tickets for its "Buffalo Hockey Night Out" fundraiser.

Ever wondered about the origins of the historic log cabins in this area? The Niagara History Center is hosting a program that will answer those questions.

At a community meeting on Wednesday, scientists provided the public with an update on a court-ordered study that investigates how pollution from the Tonawanda Coke Corp. plant may have impacted soil in Western New York.

On Friday, Western New York high school basketball lovers are in for a treat. Niagara Falls High School and Lewiston-Porter will battle for the first time this season in a game that has produced almost as much hype as an NBA finals game.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has called on 49 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple, McDonald's, Nike and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise.

Attorney General Letitia James and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced an $11 million settlement with Sterling Jewelers Inc. (doing business as Kay Jewelers, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, and several other brands).

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced the deadline for restaurants and wineries to apply for the 2019 festival is Thursday, Jan. 31. Applications can be completed online at www.tasteofbuffalo.com/apply.

Kingdom Bound Ministries announces "AWAKEN 2019," an all-new conference for middle-school and high-school students and their leaders set to take place in downtown Buffalo the weekend of Feb. 15-16.

As the partial government shutdown continues, leaving many federal government employees furloughed or working without compensation, the Food Bank of WNY is mobilizing to hold a series of special food distributions throughout its four-county service area to assist impacted employees and their families who may be experiencing financial hardship or food insecurity.

The government shutdown has left many travelers asking how it will impact their travel plans. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency screens more than 2 million passengers every day at nearly 440 airports nationwide.

Christian music folk/pop tastemakers Jenny & Tyler are set to offer a special edition of their critically acclaimed 2018 release, "There Will Be A Song," beginning Jan. 18 on NoiseTrade. The project - which CCMMagazine.com hailed as "a breath of musical fresh air" - was produced by Tyler Somers and explores themes of justice, love and beauty.

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the operations and maintenance of First Buffalo River Marina on the city's Outer Harbor.

Sophomore forwards Eric Cooley and Justin Kendall and defenseman Noah Delmas of the Niagara University men's hockey team have been nominated for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier will release his anticipated sophomore album "Wasteland, Baby!" on March 1. The 14-track album is available for pre-order now and includes current single "Movement." In just two months, the track has been streamed over 20 million times and become a firm favorite in Hozier's live shows.

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The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 2019 Grand Island State of the Town and Schools event from 10-11:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E. River Road. Scheduled guest speakers include Town of Grand Island Supervisor Nate McMurray and Grand Island Central School District Superintendent Brian Graham, Ed.D.

The Neighbors Foundation had a very successful holiday season with donations to its "Share Your Happiness" program and the pancake breakfast hosted by Ellden's Restaurant (River Oaks Clubhouse).

The "blue brand" is coming to town. "WWE Road to WrestleMania" will make a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The show will feature the "Smackdown" roster.

A University at Buffalo psychologist has published a neuroimaging study that could help develop tests for early identification of dyslexia, a disorder that effects 80 percent of those diagnosed with difficulties reading, writing and spelling.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski announced the Assembly will pass legislation that would allow local governments and school districts to give furloughed federal employees a temporary extension to pay their property taxes.

The University at Buffalo has partnered with The Center for Discovery (TCFD), a leading provider of medical and clinical care and education services for people with complex developmental disabilities, to advance critical research in autism and other complex conditions.

Tenth Avenue North's single "Control" was named Mediabase's 2018 Christian Song of the Year. The honor is given by Mediabase to the song that has the most spins during the year. This song spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Mediabase's Christian AC chart, and six weeks at No. 1 on Mediabase's Christian audience chart.

The calendar may say January, but Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is bringing the heat with a new entertainment line-up. New shows announced today include: Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium on Saturday, April 27; and Dane Cook's "Tell It Like It Is" tour on Saturday, Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale at noon this Friday.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital's nuclear medicine program has been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in nuclear cardiology. This reaccreditation demonstrates the facility's ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in nuclear cardiology.

Online programs in the University at Buffalo School of Nursing and Graduate School of Education were rated top 10 and 25, respectively, in the nation, in U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best Online Programs rankings.

Niagara University's College of Education, Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement, and Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality and Mission are co-sponsoring a summit titled "Mobilizing the Community to Transform the Lives of Children Living in Poverty." The free event will take place from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on Niagara University's campus.

Buffalo Sabres owner/President Kim Pegula announced Brent Rossi was named chief administrative officer for the Buffalo Sabres. Rossi will also continue in his role as executive vice president of marketing and brand strategy for Pegula Sports and Entertainment.

The outdoor skating rinks at DeVeaux Woods State Park and Reservoir State Park are now open, weather-pending, and are free for the public to use.

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced most recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive their full February benefits early, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Current SNAP recipients may receive their February benefits by Thursday, Jan. 17.

A man who had mistaken a woman for a deer while hunting illegally after sunset in November 2017 was sentenced to prison, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will host the 15th annual Buffalo Sabres Corporate Hockey Challenge presented by Pure Hockey on Friday, March 15 at KeyBank Center.