Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation (S.5160-B/A.229c) amending section 34 of the municipal home rule law to provide that, regardless of any local law to the contrary, county reapportionment of members of local legislative bodies is first and foremost subject to state and federal constitutional requirements ensuring fairness and equity, and in furtherance of the principle of "one person, one vote."
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced New York State's Excelsior Pass Blueprint, a national framework to aid in the development and implementation of digital health credentials.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is working with child care centers and other programs with young children as COVID-19 cases are identified among their children and staff.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works is alerting residents it will begin surveying Ewings Road, from Jacques Road to Route 78, beginning this week. This work, being conducted by Popli Design Group (PDG), will assist in-house engineers to design and prepare bid documents to resurface this road in the near future.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:00 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced a delay of the city's winter parking ban until Monday, Nov. 15. The parking ban in the city typically starts Nov. 1.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 12:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Parkview Health Services have partnered to open a new outpatient pharmacy on the medical center's downtown campus.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 12:45 pm
During National Window Covering Safety Month, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting families to go cordless for all window coverings.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:35 am
With one final weekend to go in the inaugural season of the Roller Rink at Canalside, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group announced the rink has been "a tremendous success."
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 2119). This legislation modifies, expands and reauthorizes the Family Violence and Prevention Services program through fiscal year 2026.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:30 am
The Country Music Association has announced additional performers for The 55th Annual CMA Awards. Taking the stage on "Country Music's Biggest Night" will be Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Chris Stapleton, and Chris Young and Kane Brown. Hosted by country music superstar and "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan, the show will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8 p.m. EST), on ABC.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 06:20 pm
Worship leader, singer/songwriter and speaker Melanie Waldman is slated to release "Psalmsongs," her much-anticipated full-length debut, Nov. 5. Produced by Waterdeep's Lori Chaffer, the project is inspired by one of the Bible's most beloved books and explores a range of themes reflected in the Psalms, including praise, thanksgiving, lament and petition.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 06:15 pm
The Buffalo City Mission on Tuesday announced a new collaboration designed to provide a system of integrated, coordinated care for homeless patients discharged from the hospital.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 05:30 pm
Niagara Falls is one of 26 U.S. cities across the country to be selected to receive a $25,000 Asphalt Art Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant application was submitted by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:35 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the state Department of Public Service is alerting consumers of phone calls in which scammers, pretending to be from electric companies, are looking for overdue payments - and threatening to suspend electricity services unless they receive a payment immediately. Payment has been requested by means of untraceable services such as gift cards, and money transfer apps, including PayPal and Zelle.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins on Tuesday announced a federal grant totaling $173,001 awarded to The Service Collaborative of WNY.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:30 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assemblyman Bill Conrad announced their legislation (S.6171B/A.6740), which will allow Amigone Funeral Home to relocate its Sheridan Park crematory to a nonresidential area approved by the Town of Tonawanda, was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced New York state bridges and landmarks would be lit pink that night to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 07:25 pm
Following authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for certain eligible people, the Erie County Department of Health is experiencing strong demand for booster doses at its clinics.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 04:30 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Central School District's high school historical club is issuing an invitation to all armed forces veterans for the dedication of a new veterans' memorial on campus.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 04:30 pm
The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority recently voted unanimously to approve the proposed 2022 Erie County budget and accompanying four-year financial plan, noting Erie County's "responsible financial stewardship" in its budget analysis.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 04:30 pm
This holiday season, expect shortages of gift items like toys, clothes and appliances, as well as delays in order fulfilment — all caused by global supply chains disruptions.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 03:30 pm
It doesn't matter which side of the bed you woke up on, when you got that first cup of coffee, or what you had for breakfast. Each day's success - or lack thereof - is based on one thing: The decisions we make.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 02:05 pm
The Center for Elder Law & Justice has been awarded funding through the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to provide enhanced training and services to end abuse in later life in Niagara County. The agency will partner with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the district attorney of Niagara County, and Pinnacle Community Services to provide training programs to law enforcement, prosecutors, units of local government, victim service providers, and other organizations in recognizing and addressing instances of elder abuse.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 02:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the New York State Department of Health continue to urge caution to parents and children during this year's Halloween celebrations to help stay safe from variants of COVID-19. They stated, "Halloween spooktacular traditions may still look different this year, but there are basic tips everyone can follow to allow children and families to have fun and be safe."
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 01:20 pm
For a third year - and a second year during a pandemic - New York state and Erie County are recognizing Oct. 25-31 as PrEP Aware Week. This observance gives community organizations, health care clinics, schools and public health departments the chance to raise awareness about HIV PrEP. The theme for 2021, "My PrEP," features community ambassadors who are sharing their PrEP story and why PrEP is significant to them.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:50 pm
Grand Island trick-or-treat hours are 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will start off 2022 by welcoming one of the most recognizable names in entertainment. Marie Osmond will perform inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:50 pm
As New Yorkers prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding all New Yorkers to check the batteries and test their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms equipped with removable batteries should have their batteries replaced.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 24-30).
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:45 pm
New York drivers need to buck up this fall and watch for animals on the roads. AAA analyzed New York crash data and found that October, November and December are by far the peak months for animal crashes, notably deer, in the Empire State. There were 33,956 animal-related crashes statewide in 2020 - the second-highest level in the past decade - that's equivalent to one animal-related crash every 16 minutes.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:15 pm
Destination Niagara USA and the Conference & Event Center of Niagara Falls are welcoming the 43rd Annual Public Employees Federation (PEF) Conference (Sunday, Oct. 24, through Wednesday, Oct. 27).
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:15 pm
Tickets are on sale for the 2021 Ransomville Speedway awards banquet, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4. The event will take place at the Lewiston No. 2 Fire Co. hall, located at 1705 Saunders Settlement Road. Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the awards ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. Donna Eick will cater the banquet and provide an open bar.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation allowing employees facing potential layoff to petition employers to participate in a shared work program. Under this amendment to labor law, the majority of employees may submit a request for a shared work program in writing to the employer before the layoff or within 10 days of the layoff.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation (S.191/A.5459) authorizing credit unions to participate in the Excelsior Linked Deposit. Her team said, "In the past 35 years as New York has shifted from a manufacturing to a service economy, some of the largest companies in the state have downsized, forcing many individuals to become self-employed. Credit unions have responded to the needs of their members and communities by offering business loans."
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame partnered with Music To Remember WNY, Bridget's Battle Foundation and WNY Drummers for Homeless People for a "3 For a Cause" fundraising event over the summer. The response and community outreach was so great, these organizations have decided to keep their music and mission flowing.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 12:10 pm
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.39, up 6 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.16. The New York state average is $3.53 - up 10 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.25.
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 08:15 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Oct. 15, 2021
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 06:35 pm
On Friday, Duran Duran release their new album, 'Future Past,' on Tape Modern via BMG. Listen here.
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 06:30 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted recording artist and songwriter Dave Gahan, along with long-time musical partner Soulsavers (Rich Machin), have shared "The Dark End Of The Street" as the latest track to be unveiled from their forthcoming album "Imposter," out Nov. 12. It can be heard here.
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 06:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning and multi-RIAA Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns released a new song, "The Power of the Cross." The anthem about the freedom found in a life with Christ was co-written by Brooke and Scott Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship and Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker from Passion Music. This marks the second single released from the forthcoming 2022 album. See below for the official lyric video for "The Power of the Cross."
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