Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:25 am
The New York State Public Service Commission has approved an increase in the amount of electricity kept in reserve during the summer peak in New York to ensure adequate levels of electricity capacity are available to serve peak load and system emergency conditions.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:20 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries. This year's program will award four recipients with a $500 scholarship to be applied toward nontuition expenses, such as room, board, books and fees.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:20 am
Earlier this week, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) board of commissioners approved $4.02 million worth of contracts for infrastructure improvements at five BMHA housing developments.
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Fri, Mar 19th 2021 09:00 am
As online video games increase in popularity - particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay home - some players are becoming addicted as they seek feelings of achievement and escape, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 10:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined by Major League Baseball dignitaries on Thursday as he announced the New York Mets and New York Yankees can resume play with spectators in the stadiums beginning April 1.
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 10:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 16 community-based pop-up vaccination sites are coming online over the next week at churches, public housing developments and community centers. These sites are expected to vaccinate more than 4,500 people throughout the week.
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 10:25 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn voiced his concerns about potential threats to public safety as state legislators create legislation to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana.
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 10:25 pm
Are you ready for some (more) football?
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 09:30 am
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi on Wednesday announced plans for the university to safely hold in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies to honor students graduating from UB this academic year.
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Thu, Mar 18th 2021 09:30 am
HEALTHeLINK is the recipient of federal funding from the Strengthening the Technical Advancement and Readiness of Public Health via Health Information Exchange (The STAR HIE Program): "Improving COVID-19 Vaccination Data: Connecting Immunization Information Systems (IIS) to Health Information Exchanges" from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 11:00 pm
For Zonta women worldwide, March 8 is not only International Women's Day; it is also Zonta Yellow Rose Day. On this day, countries all over the world celebrate the achievements of women, while also acknowledging their ongoing quest for gender equality. In many countries, this day is also a national holiday. March 8 was designated Yellow Rose Day, by Zonta International in 1999 to celebrate women's achievements through the beauty of a yellow rose.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 02:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Erie County and Erie County Sherriff Timothy Howard for "failing to follow mandated procedures to timely and effectively address numerous allegations of sexual misconduct between corrections officers and incarcerated individuals at the Erie County Holding Center and the Erie County Correctional Facility."
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 02:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced school districts in Erie and Niagara counties will receive over $391 million in funding provided through the American Rescue Plan recently approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 02:35 pm
Government officials and key community partners will give back to the community and spread awareness of the importance of FeedMore WNY's Meals on Wheels services as part of the nonprofit's "Champions for Meals" event. From March 22-26, participants will deliver nutritious food and vital companionship to homebound, aging community members and neighbors living with disabilities who rely on FeedMore WNY's Meals on Wheels program.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 12:15 pm
Calling it a "tough day," Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams announced Wednesday afternoon the team fired head coach Ralph Krueger and assistant coach Steve Smith.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 11:00 am
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward, director of Niagara University's Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equity & Mission and associate professor of social work, will be honored as a community hero by the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York at its 2021 NFJC Re-Envisioned Community Heroes Awards on March 19.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 10:55 am
The Women's Business Center at Canisius College launched the "ReConnect. ReStart. ReGrow." COVID-19 recovery programs to help women-owned businesses improve their finances in today's challenging marketplace - whether they are struggling to keep an already existing business going, hoping to launch a new business or managing fast-paced growth as a result of the pandemic.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 10:55 am
One year after the global pandemic silenced performance stages around the world, Seneca Resorts & Casinos is bringing the magic of live entertainment back for fans to enjoy - no matter where they are.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 10:45 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced appointments are now available at 10 new state-run mass-vaccination sites across the state, including The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls at 101 Old Falls St. All 10 sites will open Friday, March 19, and will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Each site will have the ability to vaccinate more than 1,000 New Yorkers daily, dependent on supply from the federal government.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 10:00 am
CBS, The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions recently announced 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton will host the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in country music.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:55 am
"This Is Love," the anticipated new studio recording from Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning StowTown recording artists The Erwins, is set to release April 9. The eight-song collection showcases a genre-spanning sound that has quickly become synonymous with the Texas-based siblings.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:55 am
It's not like Karole Collier needed something else to occupy her time: She had finished the grueling rounds of interviews that determine where she'll train as a surgery resident; she was starting her final semester of medical school at the University at Buffalo; she was working on a new UB summer program for underrepresented students; and she played a major role in organizing an antiracism lecture program featuring activist and scholar Cornel West.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:50 am
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, cosponsored and helped pass H.R. 1799, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:50 am
On Tuesday at the Larkin Commerce Center, 35 Buffalo Police Department recruits from the Buffalo Police Explorers (BPE) took their oath led by Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood. Officers from the BPD and other dignitaries from the law enforcement community attended the ceremony.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:15 am
Empire State Development announced River Road Research is building a pilot plant on Buffalo's East Side that will transform food waste into a sustainable protein source useful in pet food, poultry and aquaculture feed.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:15 am
The Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ) will host its 25th annual golf tournament on June 28 at Wanakah Country Club, presented by KeyBank. Sponsors and players are invited to register online at www.elderjusticeny.org/golf-2021.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:15 am
Late Tuesday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a fire inside the lower residence at 2954 Niagara Falls Blvd., in the Town of Wheatfield. NCSO deputies responded and observed heavy smoke coming from inside the building.
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Wed, Mar 17th 2021 09:15 am
Speaker Carl Heastie and Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine announced the New York State Assembly retained the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to lead an impeachment investigation into allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 02:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is sharing feedback from recent COVID-19 case investigations to inform Erie County residents of ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in workplaces and activities. Contact tracers have noted common case investigation trends that illustrate situations where COVID-19 is likely to spread.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 02:15 pm
U.S. Reps. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), chairman of the House Ways and Subcommittee on Oversight, celebrated a decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to allow recipients of stimulus checks under the CARES Act to enjoy their full stimulus award. Under the IRS's move, Americans who claim the recovery rebate credit will not have their stimulus garnished or diminished by existing federal tax liabilities.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 02:10 pm
A new Go Red for Women experience is coming to Western New York.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 02:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced nearly $15 million has been awarded to support agricultural water quality conservation projects across the state, benefiting 147 farms. The funding is being provided through the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control program, which supports projects that address water quality challenges in priority watersheds and protect the environment.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 02:10 pm
Erie County Medical Center is among the top 10% in the nation for orthopedic services, according to new research by AnchorHealthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 01:50 pm
Drew Brees, one of the greatest players in NFL history, is joining NBC Sports as a studio analyst for "Football Night in America" and as a game analyst for its coverage of Notre Dame football. Brees will also work on many of NBC Sports' biggest events, including the Olympics and Super Bowl LVI.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 01:50 pm
New York Farm Bureau members continued to make generous food donations during a challenging year for so many families in need. This past weekend, American Farm Bureau Federation recognized New York Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program for its efforts to donate more than 8 million pounds of food to the regional food banks across the state last year. That was the second-highest donation total in the country for 2020, behind Florida.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 01:45 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is commending state education officials for their decision to cancel Regents exams that are not federally required. Officials approved the move on Monday following unanimous support from educators, including NYSUT. Morinello vocally opposed the federal government decision to hold any standardized testing this school year due to the multitude of challenges and inconsistencies within school districts during the pandemic.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 01:45 pm
The American Public Works Association (APWA) New York Chapter Western Branch has announced Erie County Commissioner of Public Works William Geary Jr. and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein have each received recognition, with Geary receiving the 2020 Public Works Leader of the Year Award and Burstein being honored with the Most Valuable Service Award, COVID-19 Award.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 11:45 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced state and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving for St. Patrick's Day. The enforcement campaign will run through Sunday, March 21. This special traffic enforcement detail is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. It is sponsored by STOP-DWI with funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 11:45 am
New York-based electronics recycler Sunnking has launched online registration for its first free electronics recycling events of 2021, including an Earth Day kickoff event.
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Tue, Mar 16th 2021 11:40 am
Four markets across upstate New York (Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany) are joining forces to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure.
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