Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:55 pm
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer and multiinstrumentalist Harry Connick Jr released his new album, "Alone With My Faith," via Universal Music's Verve and Capitol CMG. It is available everywhere now.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:50 pm
Red Rocks Worship released a new six-song EP, "Things of Heaven (Where We Come From)" (Essential Worship/Provident Label Group), which is the first installment of two-part EP with part two releasing later this year. Both "Things of Heaven" EPs offer songs for the listener that focus on the here-and-now of the kingdom, reminding worshipers that, if the presence of God is here, so is heaven.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:45 pm
In an unlikely fusion of two musical greats, the iconic John Oates of Daryl Hall & John Oates has teamed up with the viral sax-playing star Saxsquatch to transform the original chart-topping hit "Maneater" into an electro-spun classic. Injected with club-inspired grooves and dance-floor worthy basslines, the duo put a modern spin on the Daryl Hall & John Oates No. 1 record, fit for new audiences across eras and genres.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:40 pm
The National Hockey League announced Friday that, as a result of four additional Boston Bruins Players entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols earlier in the day, the team's games Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres and Tuesday versus the New York Islanders will be postponed.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the University at Buffalo on Friday announced the grand opening of UB's new business incubator in downtown Buffalo. The Incubator at the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences is designed as a collaborative and diverse network that provides entrepreneurs with the support and tools needed to move from concept to formation to profit.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Reimagine New York Commission announced the launch of ConnectED NY, an emergency fund to provide approximately 50,000 students in economically disadvantaged school districts with free internet access through June 2022.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced construction began on the Empire State Line, a $180 million project to upgrade the energy transmission system serving Western New York with a new 345-kilovolt transmission line across 20 miles in Erie County and Niagara County.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:15 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the "New York Forward" COVID-safe offices partnership with major commercial real estate partners to expand access to COVID-19 testing for employers. As part of the initiative, 21 participating landlords have committed to provide space and facilitate access to testing services for tenants interested in conducting regular diagnostic testing of their employees.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:05 pm
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted "Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 05:05 pm
On Friday, New York State Budget Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. stated, "At the governor's direction, the Department of Tax and Finance will be extending the New York state income tax deadline to May 17 to align with the federal decision to do the same. This 30-day extension provides New Yorkers still coping with the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic ample time to file. This will shift approximately $6 billion of revenue from April to May, and the state will make any necessary adjustments to cash flow."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 04:15 pm
An ASCAP Writer/Performer of the Year award-winner - and someone who has toured with the likes of Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns and Matthew West - Josh Wilson took "Revolutionary" on the road last year. Though he couldn't perform the song at traditional music venues, Wilson brought it - and his new song, "Undeniable" - to the backyards of fans across the country as part of his "RV-lutionary Backyard Tour."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman is alerting Niagara County residents to fraudulent phone calls being made to residents purporting to be a National Grid employee. The supposed National Grid employees tells the resident National Grid is sending a truck out to disconnect their power unless a payment is immediately made to National Grid via Zelle (an online payment service.)
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:00 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Lucille and Jack Yellen Foundation, announced the 2020 songwriter's scholarship competition will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at The Cave, 71 Military Road, Buffalo. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a limited audience and prior reservations are required.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 02:00 pm
It's probably safe to assume most 9-year-olds didn't spend their COVID-19 lockdown time interviewing Hollywood actors and rock stars.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:55 pm
Colton Dixon is debuting a brand-new single, "Made to Fly" (Atlantic/Fairtrade), along with a lyric video. Available across all DSP's, Dixon is debuting the song tonight on a special concert edition of "Ainsley's Bible Study" on FOX Nation, and teased it on "Fox & Friends" this morning.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:50 pm
It was earlier this week that Zach Williams added another Grammy Award to his name with "There Was Jesus," his No. 1 duet with Dolly Parton. To wrap his exciting week, Williams announced the release of a new song, "Stand My Ground." Also accompanied by a lyric video, "Stand My Ground" will be featured on a deluxe edition of "Rescue Story," slated for release in June.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
As the beloved Girl Scout Cookie Program draws to a close for the year, Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York can still support local Girl Scouts in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
Today is the day! First15 Worship debuts their five-song EP "The Invitation."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:45 pm
Tim Hortons is bringing back the "United Donut" to show appreciation for health care workers for their continued, relentless work throughout the pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:10 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee announced six new awards totaling approximately $2 million for beautification and improvement projects along the Buffalo and Erie County portion of the Greenway.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two grants totaling $3,524,948 for Neighborhood Health Center and Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB).
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:00 pm
The Youngstown Free Library and the Friends of the Library are offering the Ruby Carey Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors who reside in the 14174 area postal code. The scholarship is designed to assist deserving students purchase textbooks and other educational materials in pursuit of higher education. The award of $1,500 will be presented to the winner upon entering college, and their name will be inscribed on the plaque in the Youngstown Library.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 01:00 pm
Integrity Music announces the anticipated release of Lincoln Brewster's new album, "Perfect Love," on April 30. Leading up to the 11-song project, the first single and album opener, "Move," releases today, joined by a lyric video.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:50 am
The Plant Shack and Orange Cat Coffee Co. in Lewiston have teamed up to raise funds for animals the best way they know how - with plants and coffee!
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:45 am
Village of Lewiston Treasurer Stephanie Myers presented the Board of Trustees with a preliminary $4.07 million budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins June 1. The proposed property tax rate is $7.76 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which would be a dime increase over the current rate.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:45 am
The Griffin House in Lewiston teamed up with Sweet Buffalo and invited 4-year-old Simba for a special St. Patrick's Day meal on the patio to help him get adopted.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:40 am
Vera Kennert (nee Bittner), age 91, of Lewiston, formerly of Springville, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace NCR in Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:40 am
The Niagara County SPCA kicked off its fundraising season on Wednesday with its first "Bark Day Bash" event at the Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls. The event provided a lively, yet-COVID-19-friendly and well-organized affair for attendees to celebrate St. Patrick's Day whilst raising money for one of the area's foremost animal welfare organizations.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:35 am
The Town of Wheatfield received $150,446 more in revenues than it spent for all of its budgetary funds and special districts in 2020.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:15 am
On Tuesday, the Host Community Standing Committee (HCSC), which administers and oversees projects financed by the Niagara River Greenway Recreation/Tourism Fund, awarded $3.36 million to Veterans Memorial Community Park in the Town of Niagara. The funds will be used to cover phases III and IV of the park's master plan. The project was deemed consistent with the principles of the Niagara Greenway by the Greenway Commission on March 3.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:15 am
The U.S., Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has released its project findings for the Old Fort Niagara Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Protection Study. A 735-page report represents the federal government's response to the Lake Ontario shoreline erosion problems that threaten historically significant structures at Old Fort Niagara.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 11:00 am
The Thunder of Niagara 2021 air show has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday. The show was originally slated for June 19 and 20 and was set to feature the Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 10:55 am
As we pass the year anniversary (I guess you can call it that) of COVID-19 shutting the nation down, I have continually looked back and asked myself, "Has anything good came out of this pandemic?"
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Riz Ahmed, Darren Criss, Kaley Cuoco, Daveed Diggs, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling, Nicole Kidman, Anthony Mackie, Paul Mescal, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jurnee Smollett presenters for 32nd Annual Producers Guild Awards
Fri, Mar 19th 2021 10:05 am
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the first round of presenters for the 32nd Annual Producers Guild Awards presented by General Motors.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 10:00 am
Grammy Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their Grammy-winning song "Elvira" which was originally released in 1981.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 10:00 am
Iron Chef Michael Symon joins Anne Burrell for the first time in boot camp to mentor all-star kitchen catastrophes on "Worst Cooks in America: Best of the Worst," where fan-favorite recruits from past seasons return for another chance to transform from culinary disaster to kitchen master.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:45 am
On Tuesday, the Buffalo Common Council voted unanimously to strengthen the city's apprentice law.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:45 am
Earlier this week, all of Western New York's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) together called on New York to reverse or delay the 340B "carve out" included in the 2021 state budget, which is currently being negotiated. The 340B "carve out," they said, "would mean a devastating loss in funding for the region's most vulnerable and traditionally marginalized patients, which include communities of color, individuals living with HIV, refugees and the LGBTQ+ community."
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:40 am
The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker on behalf of three persons incarcerated in New York state prisons, "demanding the state grant people in custody the same access to the COVID-19 vaccine that has been afforded others in virtually every other congregate residential setting - settings which by their very nature place individuals at high risk for contracting and transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19."
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