Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 04:00 pm
In the spirit of healing, honoring lives lost, and providing hope to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will present "Slava Ukraini: A Benefit Concert for Ukraine," at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Kleinhans Music Hall.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
On Wednesday, Grammy Award-winning global superstar Harry Styles announced the release of his upcoming album, "Harry's House." The anticipated 13-track album will be released globally May 20.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform this year's nominated songs on the 94th Oscars, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT).
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
Sunnking has opened voting for its inaugural "Name the Shredder" contest, the recycler announced. After receiving more than 200 creative name submissions from Buffalo and Rochester in March, Sunnking staff and leadership reviewed the list and selected five finalists for public voting:
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
Ransomville Speedway will be hosting a driving school for any new drivers and all drivers competing in the novice division of the SANY New York/Burris Racing go-kart program beginning at 10 a.m. at the "Little R" on Sunday, May 1. The event will take place rain or shine.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
During Women's History Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the New York State Police joined other police departments across the country by signing the "30x30 Pledge," a commitment to increase the representation of women in the ranks while improving the experiences of women in law enforcement.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
Actor Vanessa Hudgens, actor Terrence J and fashion designer Brandon Maxwell will host "The Oscars Red Carpet Show," the official lead-in to the 94th Oscars on Sunday, March 27, producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced. "The Oscars Red Carpet Show" will air at 6:30 p.m. EDT on ABC.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 10:00 am
It's officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood or platelet donation part of their spring plans.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 09:50 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning to virtual currency investors and their tax advisers to make sure they accurately declare and pay taxes on their virtual investments.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 09:50 am
On March 22 at 2:52 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received notification of a fire alarm activation at the apartment building located at 6824 Plaza Drive in the Town of Wheatfield. A second call received a short time later reported smoke showing on the first floor of the three-floor structure.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 05:00 pm
Through the first weekend of tournament play, no perfect brackets remain in either men's or women's ESPN Tournament Challenge games.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 04:10 pm
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets has announced rescheduled dates for "The Echoes Tour" with 28 stops in major cities across the U.S. and Canada.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
After a few years of hiatus, Intandem (formerly Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara) is back with a bigger and better "celebrity bartending" event centered on college basketball.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has become the top community solar market in the U.S. with more than one gigawatt of community solar installed and operational - enough to serve 209,000 homes across the state.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt has penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul calling on her to keep the public informed on potential changes to bail and discovery reforms, and bring all stakeholders to the discussion table.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
Niagara University and the Niagara Falls Housing Authority are bringing free children and parenting activities to residents of Niagara Falls' south end throughout the end of March.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:50 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. board of directors met Tuesday and approved two grants for mixed-use projects at 311 Rainbow Blvd., and 320-324 Niagara St., in downtown Niagara Falls. USAN said the projects are leveraging private-sector investment to facilitate economic development within its development district.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:50 pm
Niagara University's College of Nursing will present a discussion focusing on the United Nations' sustainable development goals and their implications on the nursing profession.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 02:05 pm
Rebecca St. James' musical comeback is complete this week with the release of "Kingdom Come," her first full-length record in 11 years.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:20 am
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley has announced details behind the Live Nation-produced summer leg of his "Beers On Me Tour." Bentley will host 30-plus cities on an "all-night sing-along party" (Fresno Bee) as the trek launches June 3 with special guests Ashley McBryde and Travis Denning.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society has added an ACM award winner to this year's concert lineup on The Buffalo News Grandstand.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
On Friday, Carrie Underwood released her anticipated new single, "Ghost Story."
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The countdown has begun for Hollywood's biggest night ... and "Live's" most glamorous morning! Fans everywhere are waiting for the curtain to rise on "Oscar Sunday," March 27, followed by the fan-favorite, star-studded annual "Live's After Oscar Show" on Monday, March 28.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus has achieved a deficiency-free survey from the New York State Department of Health.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James and 1199SEIU President George Gresham on Monday called for stronger protections for nursing home workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic for more than two years.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:00 am
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning announced the first-ever WNY Earth Day Challenge, created by the department and partners to encourage residents to celebrate Earth Day by learning about the environment and taking actions locally. The challenge runs from March 21 through April 30 and features numerous ways for individuals and families to not only learn more about how their activities can help to protect the environment but also participate in environmentally aware programming.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 03:50 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall announced its annual fundraiser, "Rhythm and Brews," will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Mary Seaton Room at the famed Buffalo venue. The event was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 03:50 pm
Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan today announced the next wave of presenters to take the stage at the 94th Oscars. The star lineup includes Stephanie Beatriz, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk, Bill Murray, Elliot Page, Kelly Slater and Shaun White. The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:55 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the arrest of a Starpoint Middle School student.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
On Hollywood's biggest night, ABC News presents coverage of the 94th Oscars with two live preshows starting with the three-hour ABC broadcast of "On The Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars," Sunday, March 27 (1-4 p.m. EDT).
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
The Buffalo History Museum will end its nearly eight-year run of "Inside Tim Russert's Office: If it's Sunday, it's 'Meet the Press.' " The last day for the public to view the Russert exhibit will be April 9.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a day of prayer for Ukraine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. met Monday and authorized an amendment to a contract that will allow for the continuation of the Queen City Bike Ferry, a popular summertime amenity that links Canalside and the Outer Harbor via the Buffalo River.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State Liquor Authority is now accepting applications for new permits to allow craft beverage manufacturing businesses the ability to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages while their liquor license is pending.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Growing evidence suggests pregnancy complications could mean future health risks, particularly heart disease and stroke. The state Assembly and Senate took steps to reduce this by including measures that would extend the Medicaid postpartum coverage period from 60 days to 12 months in their proposed one-house budget bills that came out this week.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 10:00 am
The University at Buffalo has been selected by the Department of Defense (DoD) to lead a $7.5 million project to develop new concepts for precision testing of important qualities of semiconductor chips.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:50 am
At 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20, the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a vehicle on fire, north of the intersection of Upper Mountain Road and Shawnee Road.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:30 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, down 8 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.88. The New York state average is 4.37, down 8 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.92.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:30 am
On Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, after signing legislation expanding the Opioid Settlement Board from 19 members to 21 members, announced her two appointments to the board.
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