Mon, Feb 15th 2021 12:10 pm
At about 9:15 p.m. Sunday, a 24-year-old Niagara Falls man arrived at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center emergency room by personal vehicle with several gunshot wounds to his legs.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 11:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced 102,907 first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in the past 24 hours.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 11:15 am
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta released the following statement Friday regarding the latest school reopening guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 11:15 am
Ransomville Speedway hosted a driver's meeting to officially kick off the 2021 season. Drivers and crew members from the Krown Undercoating Modifieds, Investor's Service Sportsman, Ki-Po Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and the Kevin's Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman were on hand to go over any rule changes and procedures for the 2021 campaign.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 11:15 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets in advance of a major winter weather system forecast to impact much of the state with heavy snow, cold temperatures and ice in many areas.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced that, given the continued decline in hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York, he signed executive order 202.94, extending closing times for bars, restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, casinos, billiards halls, as well as other State Liquor Authority-licensed establishments, from 10 to 11 p.m. statewide.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced he signed executive order 202.94, extending the enrollment period for voters to make changes to their party enrollment until Tuesday, Feb. 16, setting forth a uniform statewide policy his camp said, "ensures voters can take advantage of this option regardless that the deadline this year falls on a Sunday.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:55 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) on Sunday provided this update for its COVID-19 vaccine allocation from New York state for this upcoming week.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:55 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently reached a milestone in the success of the COVID-19 economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) program, which has provided U.S. small businesses, nonprofits and agricultural businesses a total of $200 billion in emergency funding.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:50 am
The Western New York Land Conservancy and its design team will display early concept designs for The Riverline during a livestreamed YouTube event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. During the event, Western New Yorkers will see design alternatives for The Riverline and hear from Barbara Wilks of W Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Walter Hood of Hood Design Studio.
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Sat, Feb 13th 2021 11:55 pm
Kaleida Health on Saturday released the following statement regarding Erie County Department of Health's plan to vaccinate residents with certain comorbidities and underlying medical conditions:
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Sat, Feb 13th 2021 11:55 pm
A press release noted, "After consulting with local infectious disease and medical experts, ECDOH decided to distribute next week's NYS-directed vaccine allocation to hospitals for people with comorbid conditions. As of this media release, ECDOH has not been notified of the vaccine allotment for this population for the week of Feb. 14. Hospitals will evaluate inpatients during their hospital stay and vaccinate those who are most at-risk due to one or more comorbidities. Hospitals will also identify outpatients with significant comorbidities, such as those accessing specialty clinics, and offer them COVID-19 vaccine."
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Sat, Feb 13th 2021 11:55 pm
The "Am I Eligible" screening tool will be updated for individuals with comorbidities and underlying conditions at 8 a.m. Sunday, with new appointments released on a rolling basis over the next weeks. Starting next week, local health departments will also receive vaccine allocations for these individuals. People can use the following to show they are eligible:
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education is looking to close a budget gap of at least $1,478,957 after its first review of the draft budget for the school year 2021-22.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 04:30 pm
Provident Label Group/Essential Worship's SEU Worship releases the second installment of their mixtape projects, "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B" today. Click here to check it out.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 04:30 pm
It was announced in January that the ministries of Compassion International, David C Cook, and Integrity Music would release the "FAITHFUL Project," a collaborative project encapsulating a book, music and live events. The album, titled "FAITHFUL: Go and Speak," is slated to drop April 30, while the "FAITHFUL" book will release May 1.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 12:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that, given the continued decline in hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York, closing times for restaurants and bars will be extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. statewide beginning Sunday, Feb. 14.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:55 am
In the wake of a New York Post story, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa released the following statement Friday regarding comments made during a Zoom conference call with state legislators:
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:40 am
Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt and members of the Republican conference on Friday called on the Senate majority to convene a special session and immediately strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his emergency powers. They also stressed the immediate need for a thorough, top-to-bottom investigation into the entire administration.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced, during a second full day of hearings on the American Rescue Plan, the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee approved several measures providing COVID-19 relief for families.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:30 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York asks for the community's support of local girls across GSWNY's nine-county service area of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties who are participating in the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York are currently able to purchase their favorite cookies from a girl for $5 per box online now, throughout the program, until March 28.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is urging the newly appointed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to get to work on finalizing the last piece of policy directed to be implemented following the tragic crash of Flight 3407 in Western New York on Feb. 12, 2009.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:25 am
With the pandemic casting a long shadow in 2020, Grammy and Emmy award-winning multiinstrumentalist Harry Connick Jr retreated to his home studio during the lockdown and emerged with an album of new music.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:25 am
Provident Label Group/Sony Music drops "Gospel Song," the latest single from the Grammy- and multi-GMA Dove awards-nominated southern rocker and songwriter Rhett Walker. Accompanied by a music video, the song is now available on all digital platforms.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:20 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES Allied Health students, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, made Valentine's Day goody bags for the nurses on the units as a thank you for their hard work and dedication the past year. Teacher Lisa Trapasso said they are all very grateful to these medical professionals and all they do.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 11:20 am
In honor of the 15th anniversary of the two-times-Platinum "In My Own Words" by R&B veteran NE-YO, UMe/Def Jam will release a digital deluxe version of the album - as well as two live acoustic performances of the hit singles from the project "So Sick" and "Sexy Love, " live from The Compound in Atlanta.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Feb. 12, 2021
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
With St. Patrick's Day approaching, Youngstown Lions Club President Terry Cummings has announced the traditional "St. Patrick's Cash Bash" raffle will be virtual due to COVID-19 protocols. The online event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Umpire Association is now seeking men and women ages 16 and older to join as umpires. Members work high school baseball games for the Niagara Frontier League, as well as summer leagues in the Niagara County and Grand Island areas.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
The Town of Porter began the process Monday toward addressing its nearly year-long moratorium on solar installations, with a public hearing en route to finalizing Local Law No. 1 of 2021 titled, "Solar Energy Systems."
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his proposed 2021-22 executive budget for New York. His education spending plans have sparked concerns amongst local school districts that they could miss out on millions of dollars in much-needed aid.
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Fri, Feb 12th 2021 07:00 am
During Tuesday's Common Council work session, members of the nonprofit Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council Inc. (BNNTC) proposed a plan to gift the City of North Tonawanda with an art structure meant to pay homage to famous scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued a statement on updated Centers for Disease Control guidance eliminating quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated people following close contact exposure:
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 106,017 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in New York in 24 hours. As of 11 a.m., New York's health care distribution sites have received 2,002,055 first doses and already administered 89% (1,787,189) first-dose vaccinations and 81% of first and second doses. The week 9 allocation from the federal government continues being delivered to providers for administration.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:10 pm
The Western New York COVID-19 Community Response Fund announced it has awarded more than $4.5 million to over 300 nonprofit organizations in the region, bringing the total grant amount from the fund to $13.1 million.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:10 pm
Taylor Swift shared a surprise announcement on ABC's "Good Morning America" and on her socials this morning that her new version of "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" is done and will be available soon. It has 26 songs including six never-before-released songs from the vault. Also, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" is out tonight.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:00 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and members of the Erie County Zombie Foreclosure Task Force have created the "Stay in Your Home" campaign in response to the impending foreclosure crisis due to the unprecedented financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:40 pm
Republican Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and members of the minority conference held a press conference Thursday calling for a subpoena of New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:40 pm
Catholic Health has contracted to purchase 104 acres of land in Lockport, which will be the site of the new Lockport Memorial Campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The multiple parcels, located off South Transit Road between Shimer and Ruhlmann roads, are currently under environmental and zoning review. Access to the hospital campus will be off Shimer Road near Transit.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the start of construction on a $17 million affordable housing development that will offer 46 affordable homes for seniors in Buffalo. Known as La Plaza de Virginia, the development will also include a community senior service center and café.
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