Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:45 am
In a press conference held Friday, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino provided an update on the 2021 budget. Restaino explained the issues that have held up the budget, including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also outlined what is expected within the budget and the intended plans to continue moving this process forward to approve the budget with City Council.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:45 am
November is National Adoption Month and the Erie County Department of Social Services is celebrating with local families while encouraging other potential foster or adoptive parents to learn more about the difference they can make in a child's life.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health confirmed a rabid raccoon near Lake Road and Phillips Road, Town of Newfane, on Thursday. A hunter was attacked by the raccoon before killing it on Nov. 7. NCDOH submitted the animal for testing to the NYSDOH Wadsworth Center, Griffon Laboratory. The hunter will coordinate with the Department of Health's nursing division to receive post-exposure rabies prophylaxis.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:25 am
Friday night, Lewiston-Porter junior Roddy Gayle had a big decision to make, but it was one he utmost felt incredibly comfortable with.
In front of a few family, friends, media and Lew-Port administration and coaches, Gayle made his commitment to the Ohio State University during a ceremony in the Lancers gymnasium.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 07:05 am
Kevin Slachciak, who has owned Say Cheese Pizza Co. on Love Road for 25 years, is beginning to believe Gov. Andrew Cuomo "hates small businesses and wants us all to close" after he was notified of the new "yellow zone" restrictions he must follow as a restaurant in Erie County.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 07:00 am
When the first South Grand Island Bridge was constructed in 1935, connecting Tonawanda with Niagara Falls, the New York State Thruway Highway 190 did not exist. Travelers heading north used Grand Island Boulevard as its primary thoroughfare, according to Supervisor John C. Whitney. That is why the former bustling Niagara Falls Visitor Center was built at the corner of Grand Island Boulevard and Staley Road - and why there are so many motels along the boulevard.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 05:05 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Nov. 6, 2020
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:30 pm
Veterans Day in the Town of Niagara was one of honor, appreciation and remembrance for the dedication to service of all the nation's servicemen and women.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:25 pm
Frances J. Wilczek (nee Zerilli) of Venice, Florida, formerly of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was the mother of Christopher Wilczek (Savannah), and Sara (Ryan) Samland; daughter of Mary and the late Charles Zerilli; and sister of Mark Zerilli.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:15 pm
News on the Lewiston Town Park planned for Lower River Road continued Monday, as Town Engineer Robert Lannon discussed the proposed site plan as well as an upcoming spring 2021 timeframe for construction of an access roadway at the park.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:15 pm
Despite operating under a hybrid school schedule at Grand Island Senior High School, nearly 40 students became members of this year's Rotary Club of Grand Island-sponsored Interact Club.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:05 pm
dick clark productions and ABC announced Friday that recordbreaking singer, songwriter and "American Idol" judge Katy Perry will light up the stage with a world premiere broadcast performance of her song "Only Love," from her most recent album "Smile," at the 2020 American Music Awards. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the show will broadcast live Sunday, Nov. 22 (8 p.m. EST/PST), on ABC.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:00 pm
Provident Label Group's Elle Limebear has released a three-song EP, "Live From Catalyst," today. Recorded at Catalyst 2019 in Atlanta before the global pandemic, Limebear features worship song, "Glorious Day," her own "Maker of The Moon," and a cover of the Delirious? song "Lord You Have My Heart" with the background of the dynamic Catalyst live audience captured on each track.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:00 pm
Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the new schedule will be weekdays from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and weekends from 8 a.m. until noon. Call 716-858-2929 for information about diagnostic COVID-19 tests, and answers to general questions about COVID-19.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 04:00 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. officials on Friday issued updated ECMC visitation guidance for various health services/areas on the ECMC Health Campus.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 03:15 pm
Not wanting to end season seven without some semblance of a proper future tease, "The Blacklist" creative team found an unusual solution.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 02:55 pm
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 01:25 pm
It's business as usual - whatever that means in 2020 - as Lewiston merchants prepare for an uptick in holiday shopping in coming weeks. Though coronavirus cases have spiked in Erie and Niagara counties this month, the village has only reported four new cases in the past six weeks. Safety protocols put in place when New York was "unpaused" last spring are still in place, and storeowners are working diligently to keep their sites clean and virus-free.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 12:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has reinstated a visitation policy aimed at better protecting its patients, staff and community members in response to the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Western New York. The policy will be reviewed regularly and will remain in effect until further notice. Beginning immediately:
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 12:25 pm
In order to respond to the increased need for food assistance in the community due to the pandemic and to help make sure neighbors in need have enough to eat this holiday season, "97 Rock," Kaleida Health, WKBW "7 Eyewitness News" and FeedMore WNY will host the 15th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger" food and fund drive.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 12:25 pm
New daily COVID-19 cases this week have been the highest seen within Erie County since the start of the pandemic, with few signs of slowing down soon.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 12:00 pm
The St. Francis Guild and Board of Associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital have joined together to present, "Spotlight on Niagara," a raffle to thank community businesses for their support of the hospital in 2020.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:55 am
In partnership with Essential Worship, Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Williams announced the release of his cover of "Rattle!" featuring Pastor Steven Furtick. Written by Furtick, Chris Brown and Brandon Lake and originally recorded by Elevation Worship, "Rattle!" is one of the newest and fastest-growing anthems for the church in 2020. A lyric video also drops today and can be viewed below.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:55 am
AC/DC has unleashed their anticipated new album "Power Up," marking the legendary band's first new music since 2014. "Power Up" is available now HERE.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:55 am
Five-time Grammy Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has released her new single titled "Therefore I Am." The track comes with an official music video also directed by the 18-year-old, and was shot in a deserted Glendale Galleria shopping mall, a familiar stomping-ground for Billie during her early teen years.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:50 am
Alabama-bred, neo-traditional country artist Shane Owens honors the military with the release of an acoustic video of his single, "Thankful," from his current album, "Thankful For Country Music," just in time for Veterans Day.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:50 am
Multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released a brand-new lyric video for their rendition of the holiday classic "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." The nostalgic video reminisces on Christmas time in New York City, with picturesque winter scenes and yuletide decorations adorning the city. Watch it now HERE.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:25 am
Niagara University will present the fourth in its "Transformative Visions" presidential speaker series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. Soffiyah Elijah, executive director of the Alliance of Families of Justice and the first Black woman to serve as executive director of the Correctional Association of New York, will address "Criminal Justice, Policing, and Prisons." The presentation will be accessible to the community through Zoom: www.niagara.edu/speakerseries111720.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:25 am
The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a free webinar titled, "Stop Ignoring LinkedIn's Potential" from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. This session will be moderated by speaker Curt Anderson, B2Btail founder and ecommerce expert, and features a one-hour live program followed by a Q&A period.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:20 am
OnCore Aviation LLC founder and owner Todd Cameron recently announced the acquisition of Prior Aviation Service Inc. flight school located in Buffalo. A press release stated, "The addition of Buffalo as a third location for OnCore is a huge step in making modern flight training accessible to aviators of all ages throughout the northeast."
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 11:20 am
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is pleased Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed critical legislation addressing the growing decline in volunteer firefighters across the state. The bill (S.7589-B / A.9779-A) was sponsored by Sen. James Gaughran and Assembly member Fred Thiele.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:45 am
This Thanksgiving, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recommends holiday hosts and guests prioritize efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and take steps to protect the health and safety of friends and family.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
Aero Transportation in Niagara Falls will hold its fourth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, aiming to donate over 350 birds to residents who otherwise may not have the opportunity to eat with their family. Turkeys will be given on first-come, first-get basis at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Community Health Center of Niagara, 2715 Highland Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
William Mattar is pleased to announce the premiere of a new television commercial featuring his beloved family dog, Peanut Butter Mattar. Since 2013, Miss Peanut Butter Mattar has been the face of William Mattar's "Rescue a Shelter Animal" campaign, encouraging the community to support a local animal shelter or rescue.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
Cashless tolling will begin tonight and extend into the overnight hours on the New York State Thruway, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office. The state says the conversion will take place simultaneously at 58 tolling locations across the thruway's 450-mile ticketed system. With some 267 million motorists traveling the thruway each year, AAA Western and Central New York supports this move toward a more efficient traffic system.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:35 am
William A. "Bill" Kilmer, 72, of Lewiston, husband of Linda "Lyn" Kilmer, entered into rest at home on Nov. 11, 2020, under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:35 am
A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Results show 72% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and 69% are unlikely to travel for Christmas, compounding the challenges for the hotel industry during this public health crisis.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced cashless tolling would go live on the New York State Thruway's ticketed system - more than a month ahead of schedule - during the overnight hours of Friday, Nov. 13, into Saturday, Nov. 14.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The annual Light the World campaign, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, kicks-off Sunday, Nov. 15. #LightTheWorld is an invitation to transform Christmas into a season of service. The church invites people of all beliefs to come together this holiday season to serve one another - just like Jesus Christ did.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency (NFURA) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to real estate developers, investors and brokers to propose new projects for key sites in the downtown Niagara Falls Gateway District. It said this might be an opportunity to acquire and invest in properties in prime locations for new growth.
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