Tue, Jan 26th 2021 09:45 am
National Plan for Vacation Day is Jan. 26, 2021. It takes place annually on the last Tuesday in January as a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start of the year.
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Tue, Jan 26th 2021 09:35 am
The New York State Associated Press Association, a nonprofit organization overseen by a volunteer board of journalists from Associated Press members across New York, is in the process of reorganizing and rebranding following the wire service's decision to no longer provide administrative support.
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Tue, Jan 26th 2021 09:35 am
Tronconi Segarra & Associates and Acara Solutions have partnered together to conduct a free webinar at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Titled "U.S. Expansion: Scaling Your U.S. Operations," the event will shed light on how Canadian-based companies can establish their workforce and set up a physical presence in the U.S.
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Tue, Jan 26th 2021 09:35 am
Destination Niagara USA invites members of the travel trade to stay informed of the latest Niagara Falls USA updates and offerings with a series of educational webinars launching in February.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 10:15 pm
Speaking to the media Monday at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the Buffalo Bills organization for the team's best season since the early 1990s. The team's season ended Sunday, with the Bills losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 10:00 pm
Speaking to the media Monday at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested he will lessen restrictions placed on Western New York - and Erie County, in particular - designed to lessen the spread of the coronavirus.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 08:05 pm
New York State United Teachers on Monday applauded the announcement the state Education Department will seek a federal waiver of grades 3-8 and high school testing requirements amid the ongoing challenges students and educators statewide are facing related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 05:00 pm
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure "Godzilla vs. Kong," directed by Adam Wingard.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 04:50 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is providing the following information for schools, coaching staff, athletes, parents of student-athletes and youth and adult amateur sports leagues in Erie County.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 04:35 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood will follow the extraordinary success of her recent Christmas album, "My Gift," with an album of gospel hymns, titled "My Savior." The new album will be released on CD and digital March 26, just prior to the Easter holiday, and on vinyl April 30.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 04:15 pm
Peacock and WWE on Monday announced a multi-year agreement that gives Peacock exclusive streaming rights to WWE Network in the U.S.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 04:15 pm
Continuing to deliver on its success as the season's No. 1 entertainment network among adults 18-49 and in total viewers, ABC announced premiere dates for a new trio of scripted and unscripted series set to debut this spring.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:50 pm
The Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC) recently announced the call for proposals for 2021 Great Lakes Research Consortium small grants funding. Grants are available up to $25,000 per project as seed funding for new, cooperative projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of the health of New York's Great Lakes and for ecosystem-based management
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:50 pm
The Newfane Public Library is holding its ninth annual book sale at The Winery at Marjim Manor. There is a variety of soft- and hardcover books in myriad genres. Books are added on a regular basis.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:50 pm
New York State United Teachers recently announced a new statewide advertising campaign calling on the state to implement new taxes on the ultrawealthy to help fund critical public services, including K-12 schools, higher education and health care.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:45 pm
The Council for Older Adults in Niagara County launched a unique project to document the area's cultural history through food. The COA invited all Niagara County residents to submit traditional family recipes to preserve and commemorate their cultural history and honor their loved ones through the creation of a community cookbook. "A Taste of History: Heritage Recipes from Niagara County" will be available for sale later this year for a nominal fee.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:45 pm
To become licensed as a registered nurse or practical nurse, students who graduate from a state-approved registered nursing or practical nursing program must pass the National Council License Examination (NCLEX). Both of the Niagara County Community College (NCCC) RN and PN programs have routinely received rates above the state and national averages for success in passing these exams. In 2020, NCCC nursing grads achieved a 94.05% pass rate for the NCLEX-RN and a 100% pass rate was achieved for the NCLEX-PN.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:45 pm
In honor of Black History Month, Old Fort Niagara will host a special tour at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, highlighting African Americans who served at the military post from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The tour will recount the life of Richard Pierpoint, a former slave, who served as a member of Butler's Rangers during the American Revolution. Pierpoint went on to support the British during the War of 1812.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:25 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-C-Lockport, joined colleagues from the Assembly minority conference last week to launch their newest omnibus package known as the Food Insecurity, Farm Resiliency and Rural Poverty Initiative.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning producer and piano virtuoso Matt Rollings released a new rendition of "America The Beautiful" to benefit Nashville symphonic musicians, who were furloughed without pay for over 6 months due to the pandemic.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:20 pm
Due to the extraordinary need in the community caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Buffalo will provide much-needed aid to six local organizations that have been challenged to provide assistance to people in need of basic food and supplies.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:00 pm
Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration invited public comment on a proposed rule designed to remove regulatory provisions that exclude certain faith-based organizations from seven business loan and disaster assistance programs.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:25 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) is uncovering mysteries in Niagara Falls by funding the Oakwood Cemetery Burial Permit Digital Archive Project and the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Project. It said Niagara Falls is known for its role in the Underground Railroad, but only a few precious artifacts have survived.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, applauded President Joe Biden's executive order revoking President Donald Trump's actions banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. Military. Higgins released the following statement:
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:20 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) bestowed its 2020 Peak Performer Award to Fardina Rahman, a recent graduate of SUNY Buffalo State. In honor of Rahman's outstanding achievements in the field of public relations as a student, PRSA Buffalo Niagara Chapter presented her a one-year PRSA national membership, a one-year Buffalo Niagara Chapter membership, and a waived initiation fee.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:20 pm
Host Sunny Anderson transports viewers into a whimsical world of Easter treats in the primetime baking competition "Easter Basket Challenge," premiering Monday, March 1 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Through five one-hour episodes, seven talented and Easter-obsessed bakers take on culinary challenges to create tasty and imaginative holiday masterpieces.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of $200 million in BRIDGE NY funding for local governments to make their infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $306,420 in federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and Jericho Road Community Health Center to help reduce hypertension among high-risk populations.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens recently introduced a brand-new series of exhibits titled "Gardens After Dark." It then introduced "Gardens After Dark: Enchanted Winter Escape" for 2021.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 01:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue temporary seasonal dock permits for up to 35 public docks along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2021 season.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 01:00 pm
Dan and Brandon Michaud along with Brandon's girlfriend, Jessica Kriegisch, are all calling Ransomville Speedway home in 2021. The trio will compete in the Investor's Service Sportsman division weekly.
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Sun, Jan 24th 2021 02:05 pm
A Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patient achieved that goal Saturday, as nurses and other staff members gathered at the hospital's main entrance to cheer on COVID-19 patient Richard Portale, who was headed home after a 60-day stay.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
What started as a whim turned into a mile-long parade of cars circling the Island in a pregame support of the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
An approval by the Erie County Industrial Development Agency's (ECIDA) Board of Directors on Wednesday for a tax incentive package presented by Grand Island's Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. should result in the life sciences company proceeding with plans to add an $85 million, 69,000-square-foot expansion to its research, development and manufacturing facility at 3175 Staley Road.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
When a state judge opened the door to indoor dining for Erie County eating establishments last Thursday, Jan. 14, patrons beat feet into Grand Island restaurants. The patter of their feet was music to the ears of restaurant owners, who were more than ready to comply with the required COVID-safe measures of 50% capacity, 6-foot distance between tables, no more than four people per table and 10 p.m. closing.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
Legislator Kevin Hardwick again announces the Grand Island Dispatch will serve as one of the official newspapers of Erie County for the 2021 legislative year.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Lady A was surprised with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during the group's performance taping for the upcoming two-hour NBC special, "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music" airing Feb. 14 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Buffalo Prep announced the launch of two new programs, READI (Realizing Equity, Access, Diversity and Inclusion) and Youth Equity Academy, to provide opportunities for the community to learn more about issues of racial, educational and economic equity.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Gotee Records announced the debut album from Cochren & Co., "Don't Lose Hope," is available now.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:20 pm
The Buffalo Bills' success has sown "seeds of hope" and become a path to build a community amid the isolation and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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