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Grab your eggnog and raise your glasses as the globe's biggest girl group, Little Mix, released their first ever Christmas song, "One I've Been Missing." Listen here.

Price Rite Marketplace has announced its annual "Check Out Hunger" fundraising campaign, which raises funds to benefit local food banks in communities served by Price Rite Marketplace stores across the northeast.

In the No. 1 position for artists is 22-time Grammy-winning band U2, with a staggering $1 billion-plus total gross* for the decade. The No. 1 venue is The O2 arena in London, with an incredible 15.5 million tickets* sold.

Bank of Akron officially opened its new branch in Wilson last week. This is the bank's sixth location in Western New York and its first in Niagara County.

Rivercrest Financial celebrated a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at its new office location, 765 Center St., Lewiston. Owner Kristin Meyer had an open house with food catered by The Griffon House.

"The Oak Ridge Boys: Down Home Christmas" stops inside The Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.rivieratheatre.org or by calling 716-692-2413. This show is presented by Latshaw Productions.

Colton Dixon will join a melding of music, national parks, outdoor performances and holiday cheer during the 97th National Christmas Tree Lighting. The event will feature not only the official lighting of the new National Christmas Tree and timeless holiday tunes. It will take place on Dec. 5 at the Ellipse in President's Park (White House).

Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Cam has released her rendition of the beloved holiday song "I'll Be Home For Christmas," via RCA Records. The song is available now on all DSP's here.

The Buffalo Sabres will partner with Child & Family Services of Buffalo and Spectrum News for the Sabres "Holiday Angels." The adopt-a-family program allows Sabres fans to support neighbors in need.

Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Inc. welcomes families to its "Breakfast With Santa Paws" benefit this holiday season. Taking place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, "Breakfast With Santa Paws" will be from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce announced its holiday events for 2019 that will bring the community together.

A spectacle like no other awaits millions as the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions - once again kicks off the holiday season. Millions of families will tune in to watch the excitement unfold on Thursday, Nov. 28, as Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of NBC News' "Today" host the broadcast from 9 a.m.-noon in all time zones. The special will include a special Celine Dion performance from her new album "Courage."

In a special Thanksgiving edition of "Treehouse of Horror," the Simpsons are forced to face various Thanksgiving nightmares, including the first Thanksgiving, an A.I. mishap, and a dangerous space mission complicated by a sentient cranberry sauce, in the all-new "Thanksgiving of Horror" episode.

dick clark productions and ABC announced 2019 American Music Awards nominees Halsey and Shawn Mendes have been added to the performer lineup of the 2019 American Music Awards. Halsey will take the stage for a performance of her latest single, "Graveyard," while Mendes and previously announced performer Camila Cabello will take the stage together for a performance of their No. 1 collaboration "Señorita."

Singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal officially released her new EP, "Letters: Vol. 1, on Friday (listen here). The EP features the emotional and unapologetic track "I Don't Like You"; the groovy "Waste My Time"; and the uplifting "Ur So Beautiful"; alongside three brand-new songs.

Those venturing throughout the River Region in search of Small Business Saturday bargains are best advised to include the hamlet of Ransomville in their travels next weekend, as well. This little community on the east end of the Town of Porter will present its annual Festival of Wreaths celebration and a whole host of holiday events on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1.

Just how dedicated is You & Me boutique owner Laura Mann Falsetti?

This Christmas, Sister Johnice Rzadkiewicz and the Response To Love Center on Buffalo's East side, at 130 Kosciuszko St., are asking for help once again.

Gary R. Burkhart of Grand Island entered into rest Nov. 17, 2019.

Jessica Louise Melgar of Grand Island entered into rest Nov. 19, 2019.

Carol Lynn Marston (née Howell) of Grand Island entered into rest Nov. 13, 2019.

The "Pink Bag Ladies" at Trinity United Methodist Church, who make care packages for female veterans serving in all the armed services all around the world, have turned their charity to male veterans this season.

A GoFundMe launched to help the Buffalo Wheelchair Basketball Youth League raise $20,000 in order to purchase 10 wheelchairs for this program that integrates people with physical disabilities and people without disabilities together on the court to learn and play competitive wheelchair basketball.

A Grand Island Plaza business is asking the Grand Island Town Board for help in addressing the issue of panhandlers.

On Thursday, scientists hosted a community meeting to update the public on the Tonawanda Coke Soil Study.

"I think what it comes down to is us. We sell ourselves," she said. "You go somewhere where you feel comfortable. My hugest thing is, when people come in, I want them to feel automatically comfortable, appreciated, and excited - and excited when they leave."

Sara Morreale is fashion personified.

No, Marleen Brown didn't name her store after an Ozzy Osbourne song.

A hotel industry worker by trade, Cheri Clark never imagined a life in retail.

The Taste NY Market at the Western NY Welcome Center has gathered an array of local artisans to host a Holiday Makers Market for the community.

Heart, Love & Soul was founded by a prayer group from Sacred Heart Parish more than 30 years ago. Originally a pantry group, it became a place for a daily meal, and eventually moved to Ontario Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls business owners Linda and Mark Milanovich of George's Appliance Inc., and Ghandi Jourdi and Master Khechen of Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy were recognized earlier this month for their contributions towards development of a security camera network intended to protect Pine Avenue business and customers in Niagara Falls.

From the outside, the Summit Mall in the Town of Wheatfield looks completely deserted. But once inside, and with a little imagination, it's hard to not see the vision of what this place could be.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has something for everyone's musical wish list this holiday season, from classical masterworks to popular hits of Hollywood, Broadway and the radio. As staffers deck Kleinhans Music Hall with boughs of holly, audiences should prepare to be dazzled by the sights and sounds of the season, and memory-making moments with the BPO.

You'll soon be able to buy merchandise featuring the breakout star of "The Mandalorian," CNBC has learned.

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo on Thursday announced the former Niagara Catholic building was sold. NC was shuttered in 2018 due to a lack of funding.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Food Network and Food Network Kitchen offer live classes and a two-hour live, on-air special, packed with recipes, tips and entertaining advice for the biggest food holiday of the year.

On Saturday, 75 future leaders from Niagara University's Student Government Association will be in the north and south ends of Niagara Falls from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to decorate for the holiday season.

Deposits for Food begins its seventh year of collecting returnable beverage containers and scrap metal, with all proceeds going to three Niagara County food pantries. In slightly over six years, founder Angelo Sarkees of Lewiston, a SUNY at Buffalo graduate, has donated $72,000 to Community Missions, and Heart, Love & Soul, both in Niagara Falls; and Care and Share Food Pantry in Ransomville.

dick clark productions and ABC announced legendary singer/songwriter Carole King will present the Artist of the Decade honor to Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards.