Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:30 pm
"Moving Day" is a walk to beat Parkinson's disease hosted annually by the Parkinson's Foundation. It is the largest fundraising event of the year for the foundation. The ninth annual "Moving Day Buffalo" is scheduled for noon Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, however, the "walk" will be a virtual one.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
The Western New York COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a collaborative philanthropic effort launched in mid-March to address the COVID-19 crisis in the community, is announcing multiple grants through its "Moving Forward Together" (formerly "Build Back Better") initiative. All of the grants support coordinated efforts to meet systems change needs in the region.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Niagara County Community College has decided to postpone its 30th Annual Foundation Scholarship Gala. No official date has been set at this time.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
The Youngstown Lions Club will hold a drive-thru Chiavetta's chicken barbecue from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Youngstown Fire Hall, 625 Third St.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
Earlier this week, at a speech in front of the Federalist Society, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents. The final rule follows the direction of President Donald Trump's executive order to promote transparency through improved agency guidance practices throughout the federal government.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:20 pm
Niagara County Community College has named Wayne Lynch as interim vice president of administration effective Sept. 1. Lynch has served as interim vice president of operations at NCCC since November 2018.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 07:25 pm
ABC has ordered drama series "Rebel" straight to series to debut in 2021, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. The premiere episode is written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Tara Nicole Weyr.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 06:30 pm
After wrapping their spring "Victorious" tour in March, and like the rest of the music world, not doing live shows since then, Skillet is excited to perform for a "Billboard Live at Home" on Sept. 24, and rock out in Texas and Pennsylvania for their first drive-in concerts.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 06:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Eric Staal from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Marcus Johansson.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 06:30 pm
The Recording Academy will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with "Great Performances: Grammy Salute To Music Legends," an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam on Friday, Oct. 16 (9 p.m. ET), on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 06:30 pm
WEBR Radio has been selected as the exclusive presenter for the all new program titled "Broadway Brunch" coming to WEBR every Sunday at noon starting Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 06:30 pm
Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter and worship leader Josh Baldwin is slated to bow "Evidence," his anticipated Bethel Music sophomore set, Oct. 2. Produced by We The Kingdom's Ed Cash and The Creak Music's David Leonard, Brad King and Seth Talley, the 11-track project finds Baldwin embracing his most authentic artistic expression to date, both lyrically and sonically.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 05:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, released the following statement in response to multiple news reports indicating the travel ban will be extended between the U.S. and Canada:
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 04:20 pm
The Lewiston Business Group assembled Wednesday morning to share concerns about a conceptual Center Street bicycle track recently proposed by Niagara River Greenway Commission Executive Director Greg Stevens and Mayor Anne Welch.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 01:05 pm
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:55 am
Legislator Jesse Gooch presented a proclamation to Niagara County Office of Mental Health Deputy Director Myrla Gibbons Doxey at Monday's legislative meeting, declaring September "Suicide Prevention Month" in Niagara County.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:50 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the special enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through Dec. 31, 2020, as the state continues to provide supportive services during the COVID-19 public health crisis. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York state's health insurance marketplace, or directly through insurers.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:50 am
National Grid has approved more than $760,000 in economic development grants to support a number of Western New York initiatives designed to grow the regional economy.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:30 am
Many of the characteristics related to auditory attention in birds match those of humans, according to a study from the University at Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced passage of H.R. 2639, the Strength in Diversity Act, which provides grants to communities for the purpose of improving the diversity of public schools.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 11:25 am
Jennifer Surtees is a biochemist at the University at Buffalo. For more than two decades, her research has focused on genome stability and how mutations threaten that stability and sometimes lead to cancer.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 09:00 am
A Broadway Market online community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. The purpose of the meeting is to share the public input and recommendations received to help develop a comprehensive business and marketing plan for the revitalization of the iconic downtown Buffalo market. The goal is to develop the market as a focal point for the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood and, eventually, as a regional attraction.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 09:00 am
During his remarks at the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association's (PHADA) 2020 Legislative Conference, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced HUD is expanding its "Moving to Work" (MTW) Demonstration, which invites 100 additional housing authorities to join the program over the next two-year period.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 10:30 pm
Incumbent Republican trustees Nick Conde and Dan Gibson were reelected to the Village of Lewiston Board on Tuesday. They will be sworn into office Monday, ahead of the 6 p.m. monthly meeting at the Red Brick Municipal Building.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 06:35 pm
DiMino's Lewiston Tops has partnered with Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation to present a special giving campaign, "Care to Give," which celebrates the hard work and dedication of Mount St. Mary's nurses and doctors. The campaign kicks off Sept. 21 and runs through the end of the month.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 06:20 pm
Amid speculation the New York State Department of Transportation will decide which, if any, bike paths are selected for Center Street in the next 60 days, Niagara River Greenway Commission Executive Director Greg Stevens again appeared in the Red Brick Municipal Building to pitch a southside bicycle track on Monday.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 03:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced six states - California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio - have been removed from New York state's COVID-19 travel advisory. The Northern Mariana Islands were also removed. Puerto Rico has been added.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:55 pm
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" returns to primetime for a second season on ABC, Sunday, Oct. 18 (9 p.m. EDT). Hosted by late-night's Jimmy Kimmel, this season will feature celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice, frontline heroes and others affected by COVID-19 trying their hand at a $1 million prize.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday launched the latest "Mask Up, America" campaign video, this one featuring Paul Rudd. The video is aimed at younger Americans to inform them of the importance of wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect themselves and others.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is officially opening applications for its new development program, Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks (YPOP). This program, open to young professionals age 25-40, will provide "an enriching journey for participants, complete with networking opportunities, community-focused professional development, and unique cultural experiences within the Olmsted park system."
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services' "Stay-Fit Dining" program will visit the Clinton-Bailey Farmer's Market (1443 Clinton St., Buffalo) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, to distribute Farmers Market coupons (a $20 value that may be used at area Farmer's Markets through Nov. 30) and other departmental information to seniors.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
With the start of fall right around the corner and cooler temperatures on the horizon, NOCO is offering a variety of household tips to help Western New Yorkers not only stay warm, but also save on their energy costs this fall and winter.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
AAUW CEO Kimberly Churches issued the following statement in response to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau:
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
AXS TV and Good Cop/Bad Cop Productions - the company behind "Live From Daryl's House" - continue their strong partnership, bringing 10 additional episodes of the acclaimed music series to the network's lineup this fall.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 01:45 pm
Earlier today, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would not ban trick-or-treaters from going door to door this Halloween during an interview with News 12 Long Island with Tara Joyce.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa expressed "great concern" Monday that failure to provide federal aid to state and local governments in response to the ongoing coronavirus health emergency will leave local municipalities with steep challenges leading to further unemployment and economic hardship for Western New Yorkers.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 07:00 am
New York state agencies and authorities on Monday launched the "Car Free for Climate" campaign as part of the state's recognition of Climate Week 2020 (Sept. 21-27).
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced actions underway to mitigate the impacts of low water flows along the Salmon River during the upcoming salmon run that draws thousands of anglers each year. In addition, new angling regulations and recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 remain in effect to ensure the health and safety of both natural resources and the public.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 05:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team is holding an online sports memorabilia auction in conjunction with the 13th annual Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament. The auction begins at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15, and will be held at www.Sabres.com/auctions until 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 05:30 pm
Global superstar and two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift will return to the ACM Awards stage for the first time in seven years with a world premiere performance off her record-breaking new album "folklore" at the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, a "Night of Heart and Hits Live from Nashville." The nine-time ACM Award-winner will perform from the legendary Grand Ole Opry House.
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