Mon, Feb 1st 2021 07:00 am
February is Black History Month and, for the past three decades, Tops has been proud to salute and educate the community about those who have accomplished remarkable achievements in their lifetime.
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Mon, Feb 1st 2021 07:00 am
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lewiston will offer "Ashes to Go," in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Hennepin Park (corner of Center and South Fourth streets).
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 07:50 pm
NBC's hit medical drama "New Amsterdam" will begin its third season on Tuesday, March 2 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 04:50 pm
Speaking to the press on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the recent model of allowing pretested fans into Buffalo Bills Stadium can be replicated to include other events - including wedding receptions.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 04:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is pressing congressional leaders to make sure direct relief to restaurants is included in the next COVID-19 relief package.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 04:40 pm
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, has joined a bipartisan group to call on the Biden administration to work with the Canadian government to develop a cooperative plan to reduce cross-border travel restrictions.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 03:40 pm
Grammy-Award winning and multi-RIAA Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns have partnered with chart-topping hip-hop artist KB to create an anthem-like version of the group's single, "Start Right Here."
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 03:35 pm
On Friday, New York State Sens. Rob Ortt, George Borrello and Ed Rath shared a package of legislation to help "Reset New York's Restaurant and Hospitality Industry."
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 03:35 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is providing an update on the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered to county residents, including those at nursing home facilities, based on information provided by the New York State Department of Health.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 12:35 pm
In partnership with Halogen Entertainment, Fair Trade Services is excited to share "Jesus Happened," the new song from their newest signing: artist and songwriter Baylor Wilson. Out today on all platforms (along with a new lyric video), "Jesus Happened" is Wilson's "over-the-top joy for the Lord that she radiates, spilling over onto everyone she meets," a press release stated.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 12:35 pm
Vocalist and songwriter and "The Voice" season 9 winner Jordan Smith has signed a deal with Provident Label Group/Sony Music. Releasing his first single with the label today, titled "Great You Are," it is also accompanied with a lyric video, which can be viewed below.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 12:05 pm
Hallmark Channel hosts the nation's most beloved rescue pet event of the year when "Kitten Bowl VIII" premieres exclusively on the network, Sunday, Feb. 7 (2 p.m. ET/PT). "Kitten Bowl VIII" features kittens rescued from across the country, as four teams compete for the Kitten Bowl Championship trophy. The 2021 special also marks a milestone of more than 50,000 shelter pet adoptions since "Kitten Bowl" premiered in 2014.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 11:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday announced it is allowing limited patient visitation in its acute care areas for first time since early December. The new visitation policy comes with a number of restrictions meant to keep patients and staff members safe.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 11:45 am
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Jan. 29, 2021
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 11:00 am
Ransomville Speedway will host a drivers meeting for all classes on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the O. Leo Curtis American Legion Post No. 830, 2589 Youngstown-Lockport Road.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 11:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the selection of SHoP Architects as the lead designer of the Brockport Loop Pedestrian Bridge over the Erie Canal. Originally announced as part of the governor's State of the State address in January 2020, this new pedestrian bridge in the Village of Brockport represents the first large-scale infrastructure project to begin under the state's "Reimagine the Canals" initiative.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 11:00 am
National Grid recently launched "Grid for Good," a new initiative designed to increase the social mobility and employment opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the communities they serve in the U.S. and U.K. This program is part of the "Responsible Business Charter," which lays out the company's commitments to the environment, employees, customers and communities.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:55 am
New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for New York Farm Bureau's Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Statewide winners can earn up to $1,500 toward their future education.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:55 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central annually donates dictionaries to third grade students in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Rotarian, the late Joseph B. Emmons, began this project locally in 2006. His wife, Rotarian Marsha Emmons, proudly continues his worthwhile endeavor to bring these keepsakes of written knowledge to the students.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo reminded insured New Yorkers they should not be charged for personal protective equipment by in-network health care providers under their state-regulated health and dental insurance coverage. Pursuant to State Department of Financial Services guidance, insurers are required to make sure consumers are not charged PPE-related fees by in-network providers.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:30 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn on Thursday announced 35-year-old Robert L. Shoemaker of Grand Island was virtually sentenced that afternoon by Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to a determinate sentence of three-and-a-half years in prison followed by two-and-a-half years of post-release supervision.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:25 am
Congressmembers Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, and Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21, who serve as co-chairs of the congressional northern border caucus, are leading a bipartisan letter making several recommendations to President Joe Biden's administration supporting opportunities to improve the existing situation at the U.S.-Canada border.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:25 am
We are experiencing frigid temperatures, and parts of Western and Central New York will dip into single digits this weekend as cold weather grips the area. AAA is preparing for call volume to increase as temperatures drop.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 10:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is encouraging eligible Western New Yorkers to pursue the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax provision that can help lift families out of poverty. While 25 million people claimed the EITC in 2020, it is estimated 20% of those eligible did not take advantage of the credit.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 07:00 am
Thomas J. Carter of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in the Schoellkopf Health Center.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2021 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter's "One District, One Book" reveal was hosted online Friday by school librarians Mrs. Zielinski and Mrs. Cumminsky. More than 400 participated in the live telecast event. When it was all said and done, the children's book "Fenway and Hattie," by Victoria J. Coe, was declared the winner.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 09:05 pm
Following the release of their poignant tribute cover of David Bowie's classic "Five Years," Duran Duran share their official music video today in continued celebration of the late and legendary icon.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:40 pm
Order forms for the 2021 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:40 pm
Empire State Development announced the final consultant recommendations for the Broadway Market in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. The proposed changes, for one of the country's oldest and largest city-owned public markets, include preserving and expanding the market's best features while planning its evolution as a unique regional center for fresh and international foods.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:35 pm
The Community Action Organization of WNY (CAO) has published its 2020 community impact report, which provides data on programming efforts during the year covering Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2020. CAO maintained its programming during this period and offered additional initiatives to meet the community's immediate needs.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:15 pm
Lewiston Town Board members began the process Monday of getting the town's now-paused recreational programs restarted for 2021. Included was approval for Recreation Director Mike Dashineau to fill a part-time recreation clerk/typist position currently unfilled, and to begin planning for the town's youth baseball and softball programs, as well as the anticipated hiring of a recreational leader and rec program aides.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:15 pm
The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection warned New Yorkers of an email phishing scheme. These illegitimate emails ask recipients to verify their profile to avoid experiencing delay and future problems in renewing their license. The messages link to a non-listed URL. Anyone who received such an email should delete it right away.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged New Yorkers to prepare for a bought of dangerous outdoor conditions as a polar vortex will bring extremely cold temperatures to several areas of the state beginning Thursday night.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a partnership with the University at Buffalo to develop an action plan focused on the proper and cost-effective management of waste tires.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 08:00 pm
The City of North Tonawanda is looking to move forward with a tax anticipation note (TAN) - a short-term bond issued by a municipal government that will be repaid with future tax collections. The reason given is that the city is in the midst of a revenue shortfall and needs stop-gap funding until it begins to receive tax revenue in April.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 07:55 pm
Joseph Wisinski, president of the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association, urged the New York State Legislature on Tuesday to restore cuts in highway funding made in the 2020-21 state budget to the proposed 2021-22 spending plan, and to add highway crews to the phase 1B eligibility list for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 07:55 pm
In excess of 150,000 pounds of ice will be carved into more than 90 sculptures at the Hamburg Fairgrounds as part of "The Ice Sculpting Masters Winter Wonderland" drive-thru, a brand-new event produced by The Ice Farm. This is a friendly family event that will take place between 5-10 p.m. nightly from Feb. 11-15.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 07:55 pm
The executive committee of Section VI on Thursday voted to move wrestling to the spring sports season. The decision came after the health departments in the five counties that make up the section released a joint statement of concern.
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 04:35 pm
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Letitia James' investigation on nursing home coronavirus data:
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Thu, Jan 28th 2021 04:00 pm
Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday released a report on her office's ongoing investigations into nursing homes' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, James has been investigating nursing homes throughout New York state based on allegations of patient neglect and other concerning conduct that may have jeopardized the health and safety of residents and employees.
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