Fri, Aug 18th 2023 01:30 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund was $254.1 billion at the end of the first quarter of state fiscal year 2023-24. For the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, fund investments returned an estimated plus-3.08%.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 01:30 pm
Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 01:30 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he is partnering with the Elmwood Village Association and Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church to present the Elmwood Village Art Fest Kids Zone. Indoor and outdoor activities will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27, at Lafayette Church.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 01:30 pm
Erie County investments in infrastructure, local small businesses, and critical aid for municipal planning are all in evidence this summer on Grand Island with the completion of significant road work, revitalized businesses, and the award of a planning grant to guide further growth on the Island.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 12:25 pm
Members of Youngstown Boy Scout Troop 829 participated in an exciting whitewater rafting adventure down the Black River in Watertown this summer.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:35 am
The Buffalo Bills opened the 2023 preseason at home in Orchard Park on Saturday versus the Indianapolis Colts. The game itself was exciting for the more than 70,000 who attended, with a 23-19 win; the on-field return of safety Damar Hamlin; strong Bills showings on both sides of the ball; and a chance for many younger visitors to experience the thrills of Bills football for the first time.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:35 am
Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church has reached out to youths this summer with two special programs: Vacation Bible School (VBS) - and cooking.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:20 am
Artist Susan Geissler recently gifted a pair of custom-built "alphabet blocks" to the Children's Room at the Lewiston Public Library. As viewers circle the blocks, the message "4 U 2 Learn" can be viewed.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:20 am
Windows recently installed at the Frontier House are per specification, Loretta Frankovitch said Monday.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:05 am
Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill is the place to go for a relaxing lunch or a fun dinner. Its 100% Angus burgers taste the way burgers should taste: juicy and beefy. French fries are crispy and seasoned perfectly - and your burger comes with a basket full of them. The staff is friendly and attentive, checking to make sure you have everything you need - even delivering food to your table. Guests can sit inside, or dine outside on a patio with a view that can't be beat.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:00 am
Over the course of its first two decades in Lewiston, about the only thing that's changed at the Brickyard Pub & BBQ is the location of the bar.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 10:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Aug. 18, 2023
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:25 am
"Keep Watch, Dear Lord," a poignant new single from acclaimed singer/songwriter and podcaster Rick Lee James, is now available on digital platforms. Penned and produced by James with instrumental contributions from Dove Award-winner Craig Adams, the tender piano ballad pays tribute to the care and compassion selflessly administered each day by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals around the world.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:25 am
CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Sara Evans was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry Thursday night by the Opry's longest-serving member, Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson. The pair was joined by Opry members Lady A and Carly Pearce.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:15 am
The Buffalo Zoo on Thursday announced the four lion cubs born June 2-3 are ready to make their public debut.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:10 am
This summer, while working with Journey's End Refugee Services, a team of Social Impact Fellows from the University at Buffalo discovered that it takes an average of 10 minutes for a case manager to connect one client with a single resource. To meet all their clients' needs, case managers might spend hours each day scouring for essential services like housing, education, health care or food.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:05 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free chronic pain self-management workshop. The six-week series starts Sept. 8, and is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:05 am
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes - but how many?
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:05 am
On Aug. 17 at approximately 1:25 p.m., Niagara Falls Police responded to the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Military Road to investigate a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:05 am
As a part of the statewide series of funding awards, Niagara Falls Public Library has received two grants from New York state in the amount of $124,901. The funds will go toward renovations for both library branches.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 09:05 am
The Niagara County Department of Health environmental division is part of a collaborative effort to prevent the spread of rabies in the Western New York region through dissemination of oral rabies vaccine.
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Thu, Aug 17th 2023 07:00 am
The revival and restoration of Lewiston's iconic landmark, the Frontier House, is the focus of this year's awards, which will be presented by the Historical Association at the annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that vibriosis, a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection that can cause skin breakdown and ulcers, has been identified in a recently deceased individual from Suffolk County. Fatal cases of vibriosis have also been identified in Connecticut. The governor urged New Yorkers to learn how to avoid exposure and to take appropriate precautions, as the New York State Department of Health reminded providers to consider vibriosis when diagnosing wound infections or sepsis of unknown origins.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (S.4887/A.5608) into law enacting the Roadway Quality Assurance Act, "strengthening New York's construction workforce by ensuring they are paid the prevailing wage," her team said. "This requirement uplifts workers and local communities across New York state and contributes to reliable utility service for ratepayers."
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 07:05 pm
Data Media Associates LLC (DMA), a third-party organization that provides billing services to the UB Dental Clinic, has informed clinic officials that DMA was one of an estimated 2,500 organizations worldwide recently affected by the MOVEit software vulnerability and subsequent data breach earlier this summer impacting millions of people.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 07:05 pm
At Tuesday's meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council and the Niagara County Legislature declared Aug. 15 as "Hannah Strong Day" in honor of 12-year-old Hannah Koepsell.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 05:30 pm
Catholic Health announced Mark Sullivan has decided to step down as president and CEO on Aug. 31 after a 30-year career with the health system. Monsignor Robert E. Zapfel, chair of Catholic Health's Corporate Members and Sponsors Council, also announced the appointment of Joyce Markiewicz, the system's executive vice president and chief business development officer, to succeed Sullivan as president and CEO.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 10:50 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 23-year-old Joshua Eddy of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 10:50 am
James H. Chase, age 81, of the City of Tonawanda, passed away on Aug. 13, 2023.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 09:20 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 21-year-old Nasir Jackson of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 04:30 pm
Country music singer/songwriter and "The Voice" season 19 finalist Ian Flanigan is excited to return to his roots in upstate New York where he will open for Parker McCollum and Larry Fleet. He takes the stage Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, and Saturday at St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 02:45 pm
The Roswell Park Care Network announced new locations, care providers and services as part of ongoing growth and expansion. A press release stated, "The Care Network was established in 2019 to expand convenient access to cancer treatment and services guided by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center."
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 01:55 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2023 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative competitive grant process in two categories. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Grant briefing sessions to learn more about the process have been scheduled for August.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office located at 111 Main St., Lockport, will be closing at 2 p.m., tomorrow, Aug. 16, according to Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski. The early closure is necessary so that technicians from Spectrum can address several computer connectivity issues.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help prevent and protect seniors from consumer fraud and scammers in advance of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
Niagara History Center's "Step Back in Time Players" will portray some of the historic persons who are buried in Lockport's Glenwood Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 20.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $39.6 million was awarded for seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) grant program.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:35 am
Crunchyroll is making anime history in Canada! The global brand delivering the ultimate anime experiences for fans is taking a trip up north for its first-ever showing at FAN EXPO Canada. From Aug. 24-27, Crunchyroll will treat attendees at Canada's biggest popular culture event of the year to thrilling premieres from the upcoming fall season, an announcement-packed panel and a massive interactive show floor experience.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:35 am
The Buffalo History Museum's summer concert series, "Party on the Portico," returns for a final 2023 show this Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring The Damone Jackson Outcome and Smac!.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
"The Masked Singer" is celebrating its milestone 10th season with a special kickoff premiere episode immediately following the NFL double-header on Sunday, Sept. 10 (8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT live to all time zones) on FOX. The premiere will deliver a special celebrity performance and reveal ... one of the biggest, can't-miss unmaskings in the show's history!
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