Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:35 pm
A powerful partnership that brought University at Buffalo faculty and community leaders together to fight against health disparities has allowed the community to respond more effectively to the pandemic than many cities across the nation, university and community leaders said this week.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:35 pm
Today, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls announced an immersive livestream concert in partnership with the live-streaming music platform FanTracks.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:10 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh and Legislator Irene Myers announced the Windsong mobile mammography screening van will be at the Ransomville Fire Co. on Saturday, Oct. 31 to conduct breast cancer screening. Appointments must be scheduled with Windsong prior to the event.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:10 pm
October is Car Care Month at AAA Western and Central New York! As the weather cools, AAA reminds motorists that completing a seasonal vehicle checkup can maintain safety and maximize efficiency throughout the fall and winter.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:10 pm
WellNow Urgent Care - one of the country's fastest-growing urgent care providers - has opened the doors to its newest center in Hamburg. Located at 4909 Southwestern Blvd., the new facility offers treatments for nonlife-threatening injuries and illnesses from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week - with no appointment needed.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:05 pm
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed the pairings of musicians and historic instruments to be played and the legendary artists to whom tribute will be paid during the museum's upcoming fundraiser, "BIG NIGHT (At the Museum)." The venue also announced Brad Paisley, Dan Tyminski and Lucinda Williams have been added to the lineup for the event, which premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, exclusively on the museum's official YouTube channel.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:05 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York announced its new Girl Scout Values: Anti-Racism Patch that is a reflection of a commitment to Girl Scout values that foster a community of justice, fairness and inclusion.
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Wed, Oct 14th 2020 12:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is offering an analysis on recent increases in new daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Erie County residents:
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 03:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced Ohio, Michigan and Virginia have been added to New York state's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 03:40 pm
Stephen Hanse, president and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSHFA/NYSCAL), a statewide association representing over 425 long-term care facilities, issued the following statement following NYSHFA's delivery of the attached letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Commissioner Howard Zucker concerning the state's nursing home visitation and staff testing policies.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 03:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that, under a consent order with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Tecumseh Redevelopment Inc. and its parent corporation ArcelorMittal USA are responsible for a comprehensive cleanup estimated to cost at least $35 million at the former site of Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 02:25 pm
A new "hospital of the future" is coming to Lockport, solidifying the continuation of high quality health care services for the people of Eastern Niagara County.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 01:55 pm
Food Network brings out the childhood imagination of five teams made up of professional cake and sugar artists on the new primetime competition series "Candy Land," inspired by the classic Hasbro children's game.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 01:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said New York state is requiring all previously expired documents that were still considered valid during the pandemic be renewed by Nov. 3: This includes driver's licenses, vehicle registrations and non-driver identification cards.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 01:55 pm
In July of this year, Broadway actor Nick Cordero passed away due to complications of COVID-19. A Tony-nominated star who created leading roles in in "Bullets Over Broadway," "Waitress" and "A Bronx Tale," Cordero entranced and inspired his audience as well as his fellow cast members. Now, Meg Toohey, Sara Bareilles, and the musicians who played alongside Cordero in the original "Waitress" have come together for "Lucky Streak," a stirring celebration of a life lost too soon.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 01:40 pm
Coronavirus stats for Oct. 12-13
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 11:00 am
As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have "lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul" at its annual convocation, held simultaneously in the Alumni Chapel and livestreamed Sept. 30.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 11:00 am
On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., eight sites in Erie County and 20 across Western New York will be set up for residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, this is the 19th nationwide event held since its start in 2010.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 10:50 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh and Acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti on Monday announced the next meeting of the county task force charged with complying with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's mandate that local governments undertake a police reform and reinvention collaborative initiative. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Ave., Niagara Falls. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to express their opinions.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 10:50 am
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, via videoconference. The meeting is open to the public. Contact Carol Sampson if interested in viewing. The meeting agenda includes announcement of the 2021 Buffalo and Erie County Greenway grant schedule.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 10:45 am
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place for the entire month of October, and Friday, Oct. 16, marks National Mammography Day.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2020 10:45 am
When it comes to vitamin D, most adults exhibit either frank deficiency, which results in clear clinical symptoms, or insufficiency, which often goes undetected. But how that insufficiency impacts physical health and the vulnerability of older adults to frailty as they age has been difficult to determine.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 03:00 pm
As FeedMore WNY continues to respond to the increased need for food assistance in WNY as a result of the pandemic, it is in urgent need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound neighbors through its Meals on Wheels program.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 02:55 pm
"American Idol" in-house mentor Bobby Bones returns to the star-making series for its fourth season, joining previously announced judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest on their journey to discover the next singing sensation on ABC.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 02:55 pm
EMI Nashville's Brothers Osborne released their anticipated third album, "Skeletons," on Friday (listen HERE).
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 11:45 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day by presenting its annual Tuscarora scholarship to Paul Williams, a Niagara County Community College student majoring in digital media.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 10:50 am
DREAM recording artist and Christian hit radio mainstay Joel Vaughn returns with "Louder Than The Lies" (Special Preview) Nov. 6. The four-track collection was produced by Vaughn, along with Christian Hale and Micah Kuiper, and features the infectious pop melodies, R&B-tinged vocals, and hope-filled lyrics the artist has become known for. In addition, the set includes two bonus videos.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 10:50 am
On Friday's episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan," the show's impressive track record of hosting successful Guinness World Records title attempts continued.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 10:45 am
The Community Action Organization of Western New York (CAO) has shifted its focus directly on COVID-19 as the coronavirus' negative impact on the region's underserved populations increases. CAO's website is updated to promote its comprehensive COVID-19 relief services and meet the community's needs.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2020 07:00 am
Every year, volunteers from the Historical Association of Lewiston get together to keep Lewiston's bronze monuments in tip-top shape.
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Sat, Oct 10th 2020 08:15 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office reported a homicide on Saturday morning.
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Sat, Oct 10th 2020 08:05 pm
•The Buffalo Sabres on Saturday announced the team signed defenseman Brandon Montour to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $3.85 million.
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Sat, Oct 10th 2020 10:45 am
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Oct. 9, 2020
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Sat, Oct 10th 2020 10:35 am
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 EMS Capt. Matt Grainge said, "Lewiston 1 would like to thank Linde PLC / Linde Production - Niagara Falls for the generous donation of $9,179! These funds allowed us to purchase two Toughbooks and an electronic PCR software for our EMS program."
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced COVID-19 rapid result testing will be made available to every county in New York.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:10 pm
Integrity Music announces the release of "Patient Kingdom" from Sandra McCracken, a singer, songwriter, and modern-day hymn writer. "Patient Kingdom" is McCracken's first full-length album of new songs with Integrity Music, following her holiday album released last season, aptly titled "Christmas."
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:05 pm
The New York State Smokers' Quitline invites all health care professionals to attend a free one-hour webinar at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, titled "Chew on This: How Accessing Nicotine Gum in Combination with the Nicotine Patch Bolsters Tobacco Cessation." Registration is available at www.nysmokefree.com/NewsRoom.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has updated its COVID-19 community testing calendar for October. The testing is supported by CDBG funds allocated by the City of Niagara Falls. There will be no charge for city residents.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Thursday reminded New Yorkers of two important deadlines:
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Fri, Oct 9th 2020 04:05 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, on Thursday released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America's smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
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