Tue, May 17th 2022 05:10 pm
On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced COVIDTests.gov is now open for a third round of ordering. U.S. households are now able to order an additional eight at-home tests at COVIDTests.gov - bringing the total number of free tests available to each household since the start of the program to 16.
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Tue, May 17th 2022 09:15 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced his office, along with the auto bureau branches, is collecting nonperishable food items in an effort to assist the families and community affected by the shooting that took place Saturday in Buffalo.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 10:00 pm
There will be no digital sign at Academy Park.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 05:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets issued the following statement Monday.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 04:50 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown on Monday urged Buffalo residents in need of grief support, groceries or food shopping transportation to take advantage of the growing list of free support opportunities established to aid those impacted by the May 14 shootings at the Tops Supermarket on Jefferson Avenue.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 04:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that, in response to Saturday's shooting at Tops supermarket in Buffalo, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will suspend bus fares on bus routes #12-Utica, #13-Kensington, #18-Jefferson and #24-Genesee through the end of May.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 04:50 pm
Day and night, in all seasons and settings, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and volunteers are ready to rise to the challenge of providing lifesaving care.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday updated New Yorkers regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic. In response to the newly released information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that more than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, the governor is "reinforcing ongoing investments and her continued commitment to addressing this critical issue."
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Mon, May 16th 2022 04:05 pm
"Today, I spoke with White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha about the state of the pandemic and the administration's preparation plans to ensure states have the resources, supplies and distribution networks needed to manage potential surges across the country this summer and fall.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 03:55 pm
Platinum-selling country artist Brett Kissel and pop and R&B vocal group 98° have released a music video to accompany their brand-new song, "Ain't The Same."
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Mon, May 16th 2022 02:30 pm
Buffalo State College is partnering with Goodwill of Western New York to help students move out of their residence halls and campus apartments - while also aiding the environment and the community.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 02:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center received a $76,006 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes region Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, to engage teachers and students in a new "Niagara River/Lake Erie (NRLE) Classrooms" program.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 01:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the launch of the revitalized historic barn rehabilitation tax credit. The new program allows state taxpayers who rehabilitate their historic barns to earn a credit against state income tax owed.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 01:45 pm
My name is Lucia Sanchez. I am a senior at Lewiston-Porter High School and captain of the girls varsity lacrosse team. The girls lacrosse team is proud to be organizing a 5K race to support the Mason FOREVER Foundation. The event is scheduled for June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Artpark State Park.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 01:25 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced $10 million is available under the fourth round of the carbon neutral community economic development program as part of round XII of Gov. Kathy Hochul's Regional Economic Development Council initiative announced May 2.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 01:05 pm
Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross are pleased to announce the release of their new CD, "Irish Road."
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
The Town of Grand Island, Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post No. 9249, American Legion Post No. 1346 and Grand Island High school wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. These heroes are remembered each and every day, and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
Studio Ramsay Global (SRG), the recently formed worldwide production venture created by Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment, will expand its prolific production slate with the U.S. launch of the innovative new series "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," it was announced Monday by FOX Entertainment President of Alternative Entertainment & Specials Rob Wade. Additionally, season two of Ramsay's hit series "Next Level Chef," also from SRG, is set to premiere immediately following Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, on FOX.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
Out of respect, Garth Brooks has decided to postpone the Buffalo on-sale that was scheduled for this Friday.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
Season 20 of "American Idol" concludes in epic fashion with the top three each hitting the "Idol" stage in hopes of securing America's vote, including one round dedicated to "The Boss," Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be crowned the winner.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
As one of the longest occupied military bases in the United States, Old Fort Niagara has a lot of history to share. On Memorial Day weekend, the fort will present its annual "Soldiers through the Ages" event, a timeline of military history spanning four centuries.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.48, up 15 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.04. The New York state average is $4.76, up 24 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.06.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 11:55 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Western New York Law Center released a report produced by the Erie County Clerk's Zombies Task Force revealing $112 million in delinquent property taxes on thousands of properties, both residential and commercial, that each owe $500 or more throughout Erie County.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:50 am
After the horrific shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, many people asked how they could help the victims, the families, and the neighbors in the area. As we see with national tragedies, scammers often try to take advantage of the situation.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is reminding New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a distance and resist the urge to pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:45 am
Binge drinking is the most common, costly and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:45 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be lifeguard qualifiers for positions in the Niagara Region of State Parks.
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:25 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Sunday issued an alert urging New Yorkers to beware of potentially fraudulent charities created in the wake of what her team called "the hate-filled terror attack in Buffalo."
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Mon, May 16th 2022 09:15 am
In response to the shooting at Tops Supermarket on Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced resources to support the Buffalo community, including additional state investments, rides to local grocery stores, and funding to cover funeral expenses for victims.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 10:20 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron of Conklin was arraigned this evening before Buffalo City Court Judge Craig D. Hannah on one count of murder in the first degree (class "A-I" felony).
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
Rena Robert Fraser, 95, a resident of Grand Island since 1959, passed away May 4, 2022.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
Mary Eileen Gill passed away suddenly from a stroke May 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
Donald J. Gardner of Grand Island passed away May 9, 2022.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2022-23 budget, as well as an election of two trustees from four candidates, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
The writings of journalist and longtime Grand Island resident the late Doug Smith are presented in a newly published book edited by his son, Joseph W. Smith III. Compiling "The Best of Doug Smith" was a labor of love for his son, whose appreciation for his dad's life's 68-year journalism career grew as the collection, itself, grew.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
The new growing season means that farmers' markets are now open for business. Here on Grand Island, the Grand Island Farmers Market, held at Tom Thompson and Son farm, 2487 Long Road, reopened on a very windy May 7 with the sales of plants, hanging baskets, eggs, early produce and baked goods.
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Sat, May 14th 2022 07:00 am
Ladies and gentlemen, please start your engines, as the 2022 season for hydroplanes kicks off at Gratwick Riverside Park in Tonawanda.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 06:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Friday announced fifth-grade student Cecilia Fedeson of North Tonawanda Intermediate School as the winner of DEC's annual 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. Her design is pictured.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 06:45 pm
On Friday, Mandy Moore released her new full-length studio album, "In Real Life," via Verve Forecast.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 02:05 pm
Eight Days of Hope will host its third annual EDOH - Buffalo outreach from July 16-23, providing free home repairs to more than 100 families in the Fillmore District.
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