Mon, Jul 20th 2020 04:00 pm
The New York Power Authority reminds New Yorkers living near its power generation and transmission facilities of the free recreation possibilities available right in their own backyards this summer.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 03:55 pm
FTMP Events and The Rapids Theater, Niagara Falls, U.S.A. present: "The Rapids Theater - Benefit Show," with 100% of proceeds going to the venue to help staffers cover losses from having to be closed due to the coronavirus restrictions.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 03:55 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award-winner and five-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood will release her first Christmas album, "My Gift," globally on Sept. 25. Underwood, who teased the holiday release during her virtual fan club party this summer, now shares a trailer for the album, which includes footage from the recording studio, album cover photo shoot, and a personal message about how she arrived at the title, "My Gift."
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 03:55 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced the launch of a new fentanyl campaign designed to prevent overdose deaths and empower the public with information needed to help save lives. The statewide "Prevent Overdose" campaign will run for four weeks and is designed to raise awareness about the perilous dangers of mixing fentanyl with illicit drugs such as counterfeit prescription pills, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine (both powder and crack), ecstasy and others.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 03:55 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc. recently announced it awarded a total of 154 emergency grants - amounting to $235,640 total - through its WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund. The fund, which opened on May 1, in response to COVID-19's devastating impact on Western New York's arts and cultural sector, supported 86 of the region's arts and cultural organizations and 68 of its individual artists, with the average grant amount of $2,262 per organization and $642 per individual.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 02:45 pm
Wanda M. (Juzwicki) Cutini, 96, of Lewiston, died July 19, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 01:00 pm
Donning hard hats and shovels, local officials joined administrators from the Niagara County SPCA for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, as the organization gets set to begin construction on a $1.5 million state-of-the-art surgical suite. The end result will be a 2,000-square-foot facility complete with an X-ray room, which the SPCA said it's never had before.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 12:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered the following comments in a press conference Monday morning in New York City.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 12:20 pm
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Niagara County Community College has decided to postpone its 30th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala. The event, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, will now be held in spring 2021. No official date has been set at this time.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 12:00 pm
Spectrum Health, a certified community behavioral health center providing mental health, addiction and 24/7 crisis services throughout the Western New York Region, began offering treatment using telephone and videoconferencing as an alternative to in-person sessions, as well as going to client homes, if needed.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 12:00 pm
With Championship Sunday less than a week away, NBC Sports' weekday coverage features three consecutive days of NBCSN doubleheaders, starting today, Monday, July 20, and concluding Wednesday, July 22, at 3:15 p.m. ET with a top-three matchup on NBCSN and Universo - as Jurgen Klopp and champions Liverpool host Frank Lampard and third-place Chelsea, who would be guaranteed a top-four finish and a spot in next season's Champions League with a win.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 11:50 am
Coronavirus stats for July 20
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 11:50 am
Artpark's Strawberry Moon Festival celebrates the Native American traditions and culture that are deeply rooted in Artpark's grounds and surrounding region. At 3 p.m. Aug. 1, as part of a new adapted festival program, Artpark & Company will host a special event to unveil the Native American Peace Garden: A reflection space for healing, celebrating and tranquility.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:50 am
Joseph "Mark" Daul of Youngstown passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:20 am
Rebel Ride, an indoor cycling and strength studio in Amherst, is hosting a Zoom workout class July 25 to benefit The Community Action Organization of Western New York. The yoga-based workout, using optional light hand weights, costs $10 and can be purchased online at rebelride.com.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:20 am
Narcissistic abuse has become a term increasingly known to the public through news media reports. But for those who live with a narcissistic abuser, awareness is only the first step.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:20 am
AAA Western and Central New York has received an award for its insurance efforts in 2019. AAA Western and Central New York was recognized for having the highest current AAA member use and growth of home, auto and life insurance among independent AAA clubs.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:05 am
Fee Waybill, the raucous, irrepressible frontman for the Tubes, released "Fee Waybill Rides Again." The album debuted in the Top 10 on Amazon's new rock releases chart.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 10:05 am
The New York State Office for the Aging is urging older New Yorkers and their family members to take precautions in extreme heat, as high temperatures and humidity, coupled with COVID-19, can create hazardous conditions for older adults. Exposure to extreme heat can cause a variety of health problems, including heat stroke and death.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 09:50 am
New York State United Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers have demanded school districts follow school reopening guidance issued by the governor and state Department of Health that mandates social distancing, reduced occupancy and the use of masks, among other safety measures.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 09:50 am
KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, has awarded the Women's Business Center (WBC) at Canisius College a $25,000 grant.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2020 09:50 am
Schoellkopf Health Center Administrator John Durno announced last week the center had met the state's requirements for the resumption of visitation - including having no new COVID-19 cases for 28 days - and would allow limited visitation by appointment.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2020 07:00 am
Project Olive representatives are expected to meet with the Grand Island Town Board on Monday after an apparent setback before the town's Planning Board.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2020 07:00 am
The officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Thursday voted to delay the official start date of the fall 2020 sports season, to cancel the fall 2020 regional and state championships and to prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout 2020 due to COVID-19.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2020 07:00 am
Lois Kaiser (née Stahl) passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020, in her home in Tennessee with loved ones by her side.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2020 07:00 am
Jacqueline L. Kazmierczak (née Guz) of Grand Island entered into rest June 11, 2020.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 05:15 pm
Highland Clubhouse has received a grant of $50,000 to support the development of a community space where neighbors of all ages are welcomed for activities and education that foster improvement in the community. The clubhouse is only a few blocks from the former Centre Avenue Community Center, which closed 10 years ago leaving a gap in neighborhood activities.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 05:10 pm
In a letter to the U.S. coronavirus testing czar, Congressman Brian Higgins is seeking answers to new indications that supplies needed to test for coronavirus are being redirected outside of the Western New York area.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 04:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a Friday conference call, reiterated his stance on limiting bar service.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 02:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced $1.5 million in funding for "Feeding New York State" to support its network of 10 regional food banks, as well as local farms to help provide milk and produce to food insecure New Yorkers.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 02:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issued an air quality health advisory for the areas of Western New York and Eastern Lake Ontario for Saturday, July 18.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 02:10 pm
The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a statewide nonprofit organization of water quality management professionals, announced it has awarded a $12,000 Environmental Career Scholarship to Eric Smith to attend the University at Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 02:10 pm
The officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted to delay the official start date of the fall 2020 sports season, cancel the fall 2020 regional and state championships, and prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout 2020 due to COVID-19. This decision comes at the recommendation of the NYSPHSAA COVID-19 task force when it convened as a working group for the third time Thursday morning.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday urged New Yorkers statewide to take precautions ahead of potentially dangerous heat conditions that are expected to begin early Saturday and last through the weekend. Heat index values ranging from the low-90s to 100 degrees are possible throughout the entire timeframe and across much of the state. New Yorkers should monitor local weather forecasts for the most up-to-date information. For a complete listing of weather watches, warnings, advisories and latest forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:40 pm
ABC and dick clark productions announced music's hottest night, the 2020 American Music Awards, will air Sunday, Nov. 22 (8 p.m. EST), on ABC. The broadcast will bring fans together with surprising musical performances and celebrate the artists who make it happen.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:40 pm
World-class chef, cookbook author and philanthropist Robert Irvine has struck a new multiyear deal with Food Network, it was announced Friday by Courtney White, president of Food Network. This two-year deal includes new episodes of the long-running, hit show "Restaurant: Impossible," as well as additional content developed by Irvine across the Discovery portfolio, with mid- and short-form projects for both linear and digital platforms, including the Food Network Kitchen app.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:25 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for July 17, 2020
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:05 pm
The Youngstown Yacht Club invites the community to experience the lower river lifestyle at its open house, set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:05 pm
On March 8, 2020, Mary Maerten (nee Rehm) of Wheatfield passed away peacefully at their winter home in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 87. Her loving family vacationed there just prior to her sudden passing.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 12:05 pm
Many New Yorkers could use a summer vacation right about now. Unfortunately, the changing number of COVID-19 cases across the country has many people thinking twice. With safety concerns and travel restrictions, family vacations this summer may just be 'staycations' or at least 'stay close-to-home' vacations.
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