Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced plans for major improvements to the north breakwater in the Buffalo Harbor thanks to $13.5 million in federal funding. The resources were included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's funding allocation work plan released this week.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
Bowyer & Bow / Capitol Christian Music Group artist Pat Barrett announced the upcoming release of his sophomore studio project, "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly," on Feb. 26. This album features 17 tracks, including four songs released in 2020 ("Canvas and Clay," "Lightning (ft. Harolddd)," "No Weapon" and "Heavenly").
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
The Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against three ticket brokers based in New York who allegedly used automated software to illegally buy up tens of thousands of tickets for popular concerts and sporting events, then subsequently made millions of dollars reselling the tickets to fans at higher prices.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
Provident Label Group/Essential Worship's SEU Worship will release the second installment of their mixtape project - "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B," on Feb. 19. The first chapter, "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1A," released in November. Last week, the group released the first song and title track from the upcoming release, featuring Hollyn.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
CAIN, the sibling trio behind the multi-week No. 1 single "Rise Up (Lazarus)," has dropped two new versions of their hit song. The first to release, a duet with labelmate Zach Williams, debuted last Friday and today, CAIN - Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz and Logan Cain - released an acoustic version recorded with Essential Worship for its "Song Session Series."
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26, Buffalo/Niagara Falls), who serves as co-chair of congressional northern border caucus, said President Joe Biden's week one actions demonstrate a new beginning for the U.S.-Canada relationship.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
Western New Yorkers will be able to help feed their hungry neighbors while shopping for groceries at area retailers now and into the coming months. Dash's Market, Lexington Cooperative Market, The Market in the Square, Tops Friendly Markets and Wegmans Food Markets will be holding their annual "Check Out Hunger" campaigns to support FeedMore WNY's programs and services.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 12:10 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Jan. 22, 2021
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:50 am
I can actually see, touch and smell something green, vibrant and cheery now that The Plant Shack has opened a new location on Center Street in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:45 am
For more than a decade, past and present trustees in the Village of Lewiston have complained about inadequate grease traps in restaurants - and, even worse, eateries without any grease trap.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:40 am
The Town of Lewiston ad hoc committee on police reform has begun its series of meetings in the community.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:35 am
At Tuesday's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, city officials bid a congratulatory farewell to Superintendent of Water, Wastewater & Water Distribution Bill Davignon, who is set to retire this week. Davignon had worked at the plant for over 30 years and was appointed the supervisor role in 2016 by the Mayor Arthur G. Pappas and the Common Council.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:30 am
Western New York has Buffalo Bills fever.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:10 am
Rita M. Desemone of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 93, surrounded by family and caregivers.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:10 am
Thomas Zarbo of Grand Island went to be with our Lord on Jan. 18, 2021.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:05 am
Shirley J. Martin (nee Kruse) was called home by her Lord and Savior to rest and sleep with the angels on Jan. 15, 2021.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:05 am
Gary M. Stott of Grand Island died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at the age of 70.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates community-level health challenges, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations, The Rite Aid Foundation is partnering with Girls on the Run International to support the health and wellness of girls today and into the future.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Lewiston Cargo Facility seized 936 pounds of marijuana in a commercial shipment.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the Department of Financial Services' newly formed Office of Pharmacy Benefits has initiated investigations into significant price spikes for six drugs that were connected to the COVID-19 pandemic by sending a demand pursuant to New York Insurance Law Section 111 requiring a statement from the manufacturer explaining the facts and circumstances surrounding the spikes.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
On Tuesday, the Host Communities Standing Committee (HCSC), which administers and oversees projects financed by the Niagara River Greenway, voted to award funding for a veterans memorial in Wheatfield and a new plaza in front of the Aquarium of Niagara.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
The National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) recently announced its official welcome of Stephanie Crockatt to its board of trustees. This comes at a significant and opportune time with the planning of "Olmsted 200," a 2022 national initiative to recognize and celebrate the 200th birth year of Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Community Missions is currently selling raffle tickets for a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette as a fundraiser for its crisis and community services. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold at a cost of $100 each, with the winner drawn Friday, March 26.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) on Thursday released "AHLA's State of the Hotel Industry 2021" outlining the forecasted state of the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future. The report examines the high-level economics of the hotel industry's recovery, the specific impact on and eventual return of business travel, and consumer travel sentiments.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 10:40 am
Internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning artists Billie Eilish [Darkroom/Interscope Records] and Rosalía (Columbia Records) have joined forces for "Lo Vas A Olvidar" - listen HERE.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2021 12:30 pm
As part of New York's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the open enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through March 31. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York's Official Health Plan Marketplace, or directly through insurers.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2021 12:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Center will conduct free community testing for COVID-19 from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Niagara Falls Public Library's Earl W. Brydges Building, 1425 Main St. The testing will be funded by the CARES Act grant provided to Memorial by the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the completion of the Mandela Market's expansion project on the East Side of Buffalo. The $145,000 expansion, at 272 E. Ferry S., was supported by funding from the state's East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund and Buffalo Billion II initiative. It is designed to provide greater access to fresh fruit and vegetables for a neighborhood partially covered by a USDA-designated second standard food desert.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Health announced the cancellation of scheduled ECDOH COVID-19 vaccination Points-of-Distribution (PODs) for Saturday, Jan. 23, and Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 25-27. This includes locations at Erie Community College South and Erie Community College North.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced a $130 million proposal to enact the Pandemic Recovery and Restart Program to help highly impacted small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the fiscal year 2022 executive budget.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 05:10 pm
The Schoellkopf Health Center is about to get a $300,000 facelift.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 12:25 pm
The CW Network has announced a "Super" Tuesday event on Feb. 23 with the entire night dedicated to its new series "Superman & Lois." The night of heroics kicks off with an expanded 90-minute series premiere of "Superman & Lois" (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), immediately followed by a brand-new special, "Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope" (9:30 p.m.).
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
Due to the ongoing nationwide impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on live entertainment performances, the Big & Rich show at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino has once again been postponed. A new show date will be announced once confirmed. The show had been previously rescheduled to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
Staff and volunteers from Niagara Hospice are gearing up for the 2021 spring bouquet sale that runs March 1-7. This annual fundraiser, supported by many community partners, raises awareness for Niagara Hospice's mission of providing expert care and support to families facing a terminal illness while spreading beautiful spring blooms throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:50 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2020 holiday distribution.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
Cornerstone Community FCU, in partnership with WYRK "Country 106.5 Radio", announced a new monthly award program that honors individuals going above and beyond to positively impact the community. Every month, a winner is selected from online nominations at wyrk.com/community-cornerstone.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
The Buffalo City Mission on Wednesday announced a $500,000 financial commitment from KeyBank and its partner, First Niagara Foundation.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has approved approximately 60,000 PPP loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for over $5 billion, between the program's reopening on Monday, Jan. 11, through to Sunday, Jan. 17.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:30 am
Triple T Auto Parts will be presenting two demolition derbies in 2021 at the Ransomville Speedway. Those two dates are Fridays, June 18, and Sept. 3, after the completion of the racing program at "The Big R."
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Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:25 am
Your phone knows more about you than your computer does, but do you do enough to protect it?
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