Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:20 pm
The New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York State Department of Health announced recently that Erie County Medical Center Corp. President and CEO Thomas J. Quatroche Jr., Ph.D., was appointed to the 25-member health care administrative simplification workgroup. Quatroche joins health care industry stakeholders and others on the workgroup from across New York.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:20 pm
NYSEG and RG&E reminded customers to take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their family from dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) fumes.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:05 pm
The January 2021 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program is canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Interim State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced Thursday. This cancellation applies to all Regents Examinations that had been scheduled for the January 2021 Regents Examination period. No decisions have been made regarding the June and August 2021 administrations of Regents Examinations or any of the other state assessment programs.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:00 pm
By Michael DePietro
A virtual public hearing on the City of North Tonawanda's 2021 budget did not go as planned on Monday. Just moments after the hearing went live on Zoom, the stream was hijacked, or "Zoom bombed" by internet trolls.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a draft investigation work proposal, referred to as a "Remedial Investigation Work Plan," for public review at the site at 624 River Road, North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:00 pm
The Town of Wheatfield unanimously approved its preliminary 2021 budget on Monday.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 12:00 pm
The Town of Niagara voted to adopt its proposed 2021 budget on Wednesday. The total overall budget as submitted is $9,515,442.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 11:55 am
Artpark & Company's board of directors announced the election of new officers and directors at the organization's annual meeting held virtually via Zoom on Oct. 28. Reelected officers include Joanne Bauer of Employer Services Corp. as chairwoman, Vincent Agnello of Niagara University as secretary, and Stephen Turner of the Bonadio Group as treasurer. Christopher Leardini was elected vice chairman.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team will sell puzzles and posters featuring a mosaic of Sabres alumnus and Hockey Hall-of-Famer Dale Hawerchuk, who died in August after a prolonged battle with cancer. Net proceeds from the sales will benefit Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hawerchuk Strong, an initiative supporting important causes close to the hearts of Dale and the Hawerchuk family.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:30 am
Nov. 1-8 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, and AAA has advice for motorists to avoid the dangerous habit.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the ribbon-cutting for the Buffalo Black Achievers Museum. Located on Jefferson Avenue on the city's East Side, the museum will provide a permanent home for exhibitions and archival resources designed to enlighten, educate, motivate and inspire visitors with its focus on notable African Americans - both past and present - who built Buffalo and are planning the city's future.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn on Thursday announced jury and bench trials will resume in Erie County Court and State Supreme Court starting next week as part of the phased reopening of in-person court procedures.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the New York State Health Department's approval for the Niagara Falls City School District as a COVID-19 testing site.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:05 am
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Niagara County Department of Health has instituted new safety protocols for its next scheduled rabies clinic. The event is to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the City of Niagara Falls Train Station depot at 825 Depot Ave. West. Enter from Main Street.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 08:55 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Thursday announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order extending the period that expired driver's licenses are still valid until Dec. 3.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 08:30 am
Following part one of NFP's Center Street construction series - which highlighted the plaza among other construction projects - the development at Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets was repaved in the area of building No. 1.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:30 am
The Niagara County SPCA is the recipient of funds from a Halloween celebration in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:20 am
At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, VFW Downriver Post 7487 will conduct its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" monument at Academy Park.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
A late-May fire left Lewiston without its modern-day crown jewels, the Brickyard Pub & BBQ and Brickyard Brewing Company, for the summer months.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
Mondays are normally a day of virtual learning for all students in the hybrid model. With the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, there will be no virtual day this week. Hybrid students in the green group will be on campus on Monday and Tuesday, while students in the white group will be on campus Thursday and Friday. The district will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
As Western New Yorkers know, not every industry reemerged from "New York State on PAUSE" when Gov. Andrew Cuomo placed the region in phase four reopening.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
"Marty" G. Bobak entered eternal life surrounded by his wife and children on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2020.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
Fred Stoddard of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Grand Island, entered into rest on Oct. 28, 2020.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:00 am
In honor of Veterans Day, the Fort Niagara Officers Club will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College will participate in its second annual Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Thu, Nov 5th 2020 09:20 am
Speaking to the press Wednesday afternoon, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided a grim update on the coronavirus spread.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 05:25 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently began its year with a focus on two subjects that seem to be in the media far too often.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York Coalition For Open Government, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transparency in government, is calling upon Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Erie County Health Department to release more COVID-19 information to the public.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 10:20 am
Shurmatz Counseling LCSW, PC, a Cheektowaga-based counseling practice, is introducing a new monthly training series titled "Therapists Helping and Nourishing Knowledge Sharing" (THANKS).
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 08:55 am
Republican Congressman Chris Jacobs is claiming victory in New York's 27th congressional district. He leads former Town of Grand Island supervisor and Democrat Nate McMurray by an unofficial margin of about 93,500. (202,252 votes cast to 108,715).
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 07:00 am
West Herr Auto Group President and CEO Scott Bieler presents Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center with a brand-new van configured for patient transportation to make services at Memorial more accessible.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 05:10 pm
Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday issued an alert to New Yorkers who voted by absentee ballot to inform them of their rights under New York state's new "notice and cure" law.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 05:10 pm
ABC and dick clark productions announced Monday that Oscar- and Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer and producer Taraji P. Henson will host the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs) live on Sunday, Nov. 22 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on ABC. In her AMA hosting debut, Henson will take the stage to usher in music's hottest night of the year, which will feature dynamic performances and moments representing music's vibrant community.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 03:45 pm
Owner John DePasquale of Industrial Services of NY Inc. presents a check for $2,000 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo and Lynn Wolfgang Catalano, executive director of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 03:40 pm
On Nov. 20, Grammy-nominated band Building 429 will release their new Christmas project, "Hope Is Here." Continuing the band's tradition of delivering big songs with big emotion, the three-song EP offers a full choir and orchestra, heralding the traditional spirit of Christmas and seamlessly moving from reverence to joy.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 02:05 pm
Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is a casual steakhouse located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. The restaurant is excited to introduce Brandon Benitez as the restaurant's new executive chef.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 12:00 pm
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara, will join more than 175 congregations of women religious in praying for peace for 24 hours on Election Day.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs are proud to again honor this nation's veterans with a very special ceremony at the newly constructed memorial in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
Across America, there are thousands of military veterans, spouses and transitioning service members looking to start their own businesses. These men and women are proven leaders, and we know that they make outstanding business leaders.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
Stella Niagara Education Park is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through Nov. 25. It will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected.
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