Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:25 am
The New York State Department of State on Tuesday announced the completion of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) project for Scenic Woods-Bicentennial Park in the Town of Grand Island. The completion of the nearly $600,000 project, which was funded in part with a $197,634 EPF LWRP grant, is helping to transform the town's waterfront into a vibrant destination with public spaces and amenities for residents and visitors.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) announced the winners and honorees of the 7th annual Spark Awards, presented by M&T Bank and held Monday. The presentation was streamed for free through ASI's YouTube page (www.youtube.com/asiwny).
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
American Ship Review has named the new all-electric, emission-free Maid of the Mist vessels as "Boat of the Year."
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's "Bids for Blessings" virtual auction began accepting bids at 5 a.m. Wednesday. The auction features an enticing variety of items, including many that would be unique holiday gifts. Bidding will continue until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:40 am
With Christmas just around the corner, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its annual holiday special, "CMA Country Christmas." Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling will take the stage for a spirited night of festive classics.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:35 am
"Buffalo Rock City" will release Dec. 15 on CD, all digital stores and streaming media. The recording's proceeds are geared to help the Compass House Foundation, a charitable organization that helps homeless youth in Buffalo.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:35 am
The New York State Thruway Authority on Monday announced the start of major deconstruction at 52 toll plazas (approximately 230 individual toll booths) on the thruway's ticketed system following the successful conversion to cashless tolling on Saturday.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:15 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a new web application designed to help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application can help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state's social programs network.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:10 am
Volunteers from the Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross are providing immediate emergency assistance for a total of 33 people from 14 families displaced by wind damage and lakeshore flooding.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein again on Monday warned residents coronavirus cases will continue to rise unless safety measures are obeyed. Most of the area is in a "yellow" micro-cluster area, as the number of positive COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed in the past month.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the signing of forward Jack Quinn to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 03:20 pm
One of the best story restarts took place last Friday on NBC's "The Blacklist." In 42 minutes, fans were given a promising new lead on the true identity of Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), one of the world's most-wanted criminals - and the FBI's best-kept secret weapon in finding fugitives. Agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) finally broke away from "Red" - a man she once believed to be her father - and aligned with her mother, Katarina Rostova (Laila Robins) ... who is also a world-class criminal. She abandoned her task force family - but finally made a romantic move on partner Donald Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff).
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 01:45 pm
On Dec. 12, Artpark & Company will join other prestigious theaters and cultural institutions around the world in presenting the Pomegranate Arts production "Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce...Pandemic!" The special, live-streamed event reimagines for this time of social distancing Mac's celebrated "Holiday Sauce" show, which The Los Angeles Times praised for its "freewheeling love and generosity," and called "a present from the island of misfit toys ... and a Christmas miracle."
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 01:20 pm
Coronavirus stats for Nov. 16
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 12:25 pm
More than 1,400 National Grid line, tree and service workers in Western New York are focused on public safety and are making steady progress in removing downed wires, trees, tree limbs, broken poles and other hazards, and restoring power after a severe wind storm swept across the region Sunday. Crews will continue to work around the clock on the labor-intensive cleanup and restoration efforts.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 12:25 pm
The New York State Department of State announced a new online application for the address confidentiality program (ACP) in which victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offenses and human trafficking can protect themselves from their perpetrators by getting a new undisclosed address. It said this online application will facilitate a swift and secure enrollment into the program for individuals who previously could only apply for the program via mail or fax.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 11:05 am
Trinity Church will host a Thanksgiving drive-thru food give-a-way from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island (white building). The event is first-come, first-served, and quantities are limited.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 11:00 am
In Western New York, nine organizations received recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and invest in the health of their workforce as part of the 2020 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:20 am
Light up your holidays and join Christmas' favorite couple, Ellen and Clark Griswold, for a virtual salute to the holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Chevy Chase (Clark) and Beverly D'Angelo (Ellen) will lead audiences through this live Artpark event as they share fan-favorite clips from the movie, reveal their favorite memories from the making of the "Vacation" franchise, and answer fan questions in a live audience Q&A at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the state record for a pumpkinseed was officially tied by a catch on the Black River earlier this year.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
Joseph Freitas, owner and president of Capello Salon & Spa, announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Capello Salon & Spa will consolidate all operations to its East Amherst location at 9424 Transit Road.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging veterans to take the first step. On Nov. 19, vets are invited stop smoking as part of the annual Great American Smokeout to improve their physical and mental health by combining cessation counseling with other VA clinical resources and support.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
Fans of DJ Khaled will want to tune in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, when the renowned songwriter, producer and media personality speaks (virtually) at Canisius College. In his talk, titled "How I Came Up," Khaled will share his personal story of success and impart on students how they, too, can make successes of themselves.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:55 am
With the big game season beginning Nov. 21 throughout much of the southern part of New York state, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow some common-sense safety precautions this fall and winter.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:50 am
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. October's sales tax collections totaled $1.4 billion for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:50 am
While nary a lap was turned at Ransomville Speedway in 2020, that didn't mean the facility laid dormant during the last few months. Speedway management used the extended offseason to complete some needed upgrades to the facility that will have it ready to come back to life even better in 2021.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:45 am
NYSEG and RG&E crews are responding as strong winds and thunderstorms continue to disrupt service to thousands of customers across the state. Currently, there are 20,321 NYSEG customers and 529 RG&E customers without power of the approximately 54,000 and 22,000 impacted respectively.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 07:00 am
In light of current events, Jingle Falls USA will not be able to take place this year as you have known it for the past three years.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced the start of DEC's annual Arbor Day original artwork poster contest. Each year, DEC's Urban and Community Forestry Program commemorates Arbor Day with a poster contest that invites the public to submit original photos and artwork that "celebrate the immeasurable value of trees - ecologically, environmentally, aesthetically and socially."
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 03:15 pm
NYSEG and RG&E are preparing for the potential of strong winds which are expected to move into their service areas early Sunday morning. The storm is expected to impact portions of the company's service area statewide.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 02:55 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino on Saturday announced the official commemoration of the U.S. Custom House at Niagara Falls with the addition of a new historic marker. The mayor held a small press event to commemorate and celebrate the history of the site.
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'Disney Holiday Singalong' welcomes Katy Perry, BTS, P!NK, Kerry Washington, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Chloe x Halle, Julianne Hough, Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert, Andrea Bocelli
Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:30 pm
On Friday, ABC announced its star-studded lineup for "The Disney Holiday Singalong," the third iteration in the ratings phenomenon franchise, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host the night of merry music and magic on Monday, Nov. 30 (8 p.m. EST).
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:30 pm
Play It Again Entertainment's flagship artist and emerging singer-songwriter Walker Montgomery has released his new, up-tempo, feel-good single "Bad Day To Be A Beer" across all digital service providers. Click HERE to listen/purchase "Bad Day To Be A Beer." The song, written by Dallas Davidson, Brock Berryhill, Ray Fulcher and Cole Taylor, is the first single from a collection of new music expected next year.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:15 pm
The Erie County Office of Agriculture announced the winner of the Erie Grown passport contest, Catie Dillemuth of the Town of Evans, who received a Taste NY gift basket for visiting the most local producers and farms this season.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:15 pm
Villa Maria College announced that, as of Monday, Nov. 23, it will transition to all-remote instruction for the remaining three-and-a-half weeks of the fall 2020 semester.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:10 pm
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard recently issued a statement regarding Thanksgiving. "I have no plans to utilize my office's resources or deputies to break up the great tradition of Thanksgiving dinner," he explained. "This national holiday has created longstanding family traditions that are at the heart of America, and these traditions should not be stopped or interrupted by Gov. Cuomo's mandates."
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:10 pm
Country music power couple T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang released a brand-new holiday single on Friday titled, "Christmas in Mexico." The duet is described as "a sweet and romantic trip to sandy beaches and warm sunny days, buoyed by the sounds of mariachi trumpets and steel drums." An accompanying music video premiered exclusively on Music Crowns, featuring footage of the duo in the studio recording the song.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:05 pm
Matthew West has shared a Thanksgiving tune and music video featuring his family for the holiday season. "Gobble, Gobble" is available now along with the video link below.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 12:05 pm
Integrity Music announced a debut single release from Trinity Anderson, a "powerful rendition" of "Grown Up Christmas List." This timeless Christmas classic was produced by Grammy-nominated William McDowell along with Clay Bogan.
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