Wed, Jan 20th 2021 11:25 am
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), with support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, are pleased to announce the sixth round of competitive grants through the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants program, funded through the state Environmental Protection Fund.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 08:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday outlined the fiscal year 2022 executive budget to reimagine, rebuild and renew New York in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 03:10 pm
Epiphone, the leading accessible guitar brand For Every Stage, presents the new "Nancy Wilson Fanatic." The "Fanatic" is created and co-designed by Nancy Wilson of Heart and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville. It marks Wilson's first Epiphone signature guitar and her second guitar overall with Gibson Brands. The Epiphone "Nancy Wilson Fanatic" is now available worldwide at www.epiphone.com.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:45 pm
A little over a month into its COVID-19 vaccination program, Catholic Health has delivered first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to more than 10,000 individuals, including nearly 7,000 of its associates and medical providers and more than 3,000 community providers.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:40 pm
The New York State Senate majority will advance major legislation to support the small businesses that have taken the brunt impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:40 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2021 competitive grant process through 4 p.m. Feb. 1.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the launch of the team's official app, which is now available for all Apple and Android devices.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:20 pm
Appeal 2021 was launched Tuesday at Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry and Outreach in Lackawanna with a goal of raising $10 million by June 30. This year's theme is "HOPE."
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:15 pm
Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton will serve as co-hosts for "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music," honoring the iconic Nashville show and the country stars that call it home. The two-hour special is set to air Sunday, Feb. 14 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on NBC.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced federal funding totaling more than $34,373 for several Western New York fire departments toward the purchase of personal protective equipment to keep firefighters and the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 02:10 pm
Erie County will participate in a national moment of unity and remembrance today to remember and honor the nearly 400,000 lives - including nearly 1,400 Erie County residents - lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:30 pm
Netflix is kicking 2021 off with a bang.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:30 pm
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2021," an interactive countdown special where viewers will be able to vote live for the top Super Bowl commercial from the past 20 years, will be broadcast Wednesday, Feb. 3 (8-9 p.m., ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network and will also be available to stream live and on-demand on CBS All Access.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 01:25 pm
The Kennedy Center Honors recently announced its honorees for the 43rd class will be multidisciplinary artist, choreographer and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:50 am
NBC recently set premiere dates for its two upcoming comedies: "Young Rock" will debut on Tuesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m. ET/PT), while "Kenan" will debut immediately after, at 8:30 p.m.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:45 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center/Lockport Visitor Center has been given a 21st century technology boost to help tourists and local residents understand the 19th century Erie Canal locks of Lockport.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a targeted package of reforms aimed at increasing homeownership rates in communities that have been adversely impacted by redlining, as part of his 2021 State of the State. The package would enable low- and moderate-income borrowers - particularly households of color - to achieve homeownership and put historically underserved communities on track to close the racial wealth gap.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:30 am
Bill Newton, assistant director of Campus Activities at Niagara University, was one of seven officials from universities across the country named to the Electronic Gaming Federation's first board of governors. In this role, he will help to guide and expand the competitive and business vision for EGF, the national governing body for formalized collegiate D-I esports and high school level leagues.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:30 am
New York State United Teachers called on the state Education Department to request a federal waiver of grade 3-8 and high school testing requirements - just as New York was granted last year - amid the ongoing challenges students and educators statewide are facing related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:30 am
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects that reduce emissions from the nation's existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $46 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants, subject to the availability of funds.
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Tue, Jan 19th 2021 10:15 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a proposal to boost partial unemployment insurance benefits to New Yorkers who return to work part-time, as part of his 2021 State of the State. The plan would ensure unemployed New Yorkers who accept part-time work are not penalized by basing their partial unemployment benefits on the hours they actually work, rather than the number of days they work in a given week.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 03:35 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Monday said the Niagara Falls office of the Niagara County DMV would be closed tomorrow until Monday, Jan. 25, due to COVID-19 cases forcing the isolation or quarantine of several staff members.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday issued a letter to Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla asking for the ability to purchase COVID-19 vaccines directly from Pfizer, as the company is not bound by commitments that Moderna made under Operation Warp Speed.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:10 pm
A statement by Bishop Michael W. Fisher on the commemoration and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:05 pm
The Buffalo Broadcasters Association will host its first virtual wine tasting event with wine expert Kevin LoVullo at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Erie County Senior Services was awarded an $81,391 federal grant through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced $25 million to continue programs through the "Nourish NY" initiative, as part of his 2021 State of the State agenda.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 01:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced a proposal to open the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's low-cost financing, design and construction services to all nonprofits and school districts, as part of his 2021 State of the State agenda.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 12:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced a proposal to require companies to prominently disclose information about devices that can record and retain and transmit recordings, such as smartphones, smart speakers and smart TVs.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 12:50 pm
The Carnegie Art Center is hosting "The Flow Through Wanakena Exhibition" through Jan. 30 in the Rotunda Gallery space. This exhibition features photography by Michael Mandolfo. All are welcome to view the exhibition during their gallery hours of 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There is no charge to attend the exhibition.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 12:45 pm
The New York State Association of Counties recently recognized U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and his partnership with President-elect Joe Biden on a new coronavirus stimulus package NYSAC said will "move the economy forward and help the states and local governments that have been on the front lines of this pandemic since last March."
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 12:45 pm
As the Buffalo Bills charge into the championship round of the playoffs, M&T Bank wants to keep the energy going - it's teaming up with Bills fans to do some good together!
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 11:40 am
The National Hockey League recently announced updates to the 2020-21 regular-season schedule. The Dallas Stars will now open their regular season on Friday, Jan. 22, at home against the Nashville Predators. All updates are listed below. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule can be found at NHL.com/schedule.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 11:40 am
Nashville-based singer/songwriters Ellie Holcomb and Jillian Edwards and their musical collaboration - The Dailys - released a four-song EP on Friday. The special side-project is produced by their friend/producer/artist/poet Ben Shive.
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Mon, Jan 18th 2021 07:00 am
On Friday, Assemblyman Mike Norris shared that, following the launch of his new legislation known as the New York Business Emergency Relief Act, the Assembly minority conference announced it had chosen to include the entirety of the plan in its omnibus 2021 pro-business package, "Jump-Start New York: A Plan for Economic Recovery."
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Sat, Jan 16th 2021 03:00 pm
On Saturday, the Erie County Department of Health announced the cancellation of all scheduled ECDOH coronavirus vaccination point-of-distribution clinics (PODs) for next Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 18-20. This includes locations at Erie Community College South and Erie Community College North.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2021 10:50 am
Members of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital team gathered together Friday to cheer on another beloved Western New York team: the Buffalo Bills.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2021 07:00 am
"COVID" and "hybrid" were the operative words at Monday's Grand Island School Board meeting. There was good news on both fronts for district students, parents, faculty and staff.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2021 07:00 am
As president and CEO of his family's 73-years-old Consumer Beverages, Neil Kavanaugh is always looking for favorable strips of commercial property throughout Western New York. While driving on Grand Island Boulevard 30 years ago, he found one in the Town Hall Square strip plaza, which he calls "the perfect location" on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2021 07:45 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Jan. 15, 2021
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