Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:45 pm
Following the announcement last week of his forthcoming album "Surrounded By Time," Tom Jones has released a new single, "No Hole In My Head," and its accompanying video. "Surrounded By Time" will be released on April 23 via S-Curve Records/BMG and is now available for preorder.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:45 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced last year it will offer the traditional, on-site make-it, take-it programs as take-it, make-it virtual programs to be held online via Zoom. These one-night workshops include a succulent garden workshop, a terrarium workshop and a mini-garden workshop. Also brand new to the educational programs are botanical demonstrations. These low-cost, one-hour demonstrations will cover orchid repotting, spring floral arrangements and a bonsai demonstration.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over the next five years to expand registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, creating nearly 1 million new apprentice opportunities nationwide.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:45 pm
WellNow Urgent Care, one of the country's fastest-growing urgent care providers, announced plans to hire approximately 300 employees over the next three months to fill open positions at its centers in New York, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan. This accelerated hiring strategy follows WellNow's December acquisition of Hometown Urgent Care & Occupational Health, which nearly doubled WellNow's footprint, making it one of the top 10 urgent care providers in the U.S.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:25 pm
New York State Sen. Tom O'Mara and Patrick M. Gallivan requested Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger work with her leadership to schedule multiple joint legislative budget hearings on health instead of the single one scheduled later this month.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:25 pm
Researchers from the University at Buffalo were the driving force behind the publication Friday of a major report that details strategies local governments in low- and middle-income countries can use to create more innovative and equitable community food systems.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:10 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown each one of us and our world into uncharted territory. So many things have changed in these unprecedented times, from the ways we do business to how we live our lives, but what hasn't changed is the love for our families and those we hold dearest.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:10 pm
Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that, they said, "creates a powerful alliance between the two storied independent grocery chains, as it nearly doubles their collective footprint in the Northeast.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:10 pm
On Friday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt took part in the State Legislature's mental hygiene budget hearing where he demanded answers as to why the governor did not include the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Support Program in the executive budget for 2021-22, and what is causing the holdup of the full $4.5 million promised to veterans last year.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced the state has administered over 2,136,209 vaccine doses through the state's vaccination program. The total week 8 federal allocation of vaccine delivery to providers was to be completed yesterday. As of 11 a.m. Sunday, New York's health care distribution sites had received 1,874,975 first doses and already administered 87% (1,627,191) of first dose vaccinations and 76% of first and second doses. Delivery of the week 9 allocation from the federal government begins mid-week.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:05 pm
Local electronics recycler Sunnking has launched registration for its 2021 e-Scrap for Camp fundraiser benefitting Camp Good Days. Businesses in Buffalo and Rochester can register online now through March 5.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2021 04:40 pm
On Feb. 6 at 10:14 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an accident on the sledding hill at the Clyde L. Burmaster Park in the Town of Lewiston. Responding members of the Town of Lewiston Police Department and Niagara County Sheriff's Office located and confirmed two injured parties, a 16-year-old female and a 3-year-old male. The two were apparently riding a sledding tube when they struck a tree at the bottom of the hill.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2021 04:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as two weather systems are forecast to impact the state this weekend, with lake effect snow in Western New York and the North Country today and a coastal snowstorm in New York City and Long Island on Sunday.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2021 10:15 am
The National Hockey League on Saturday announced updates to the 2020-21 regular-season schedule. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule can be found at NHL.com/schedule.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 08:25 pm
Last year, worship leader and songwriter Cody Carnes earned two Grammy Award nominations - his first career nominations - for his studio album, "Run To The Father," and for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "The Blessing (Live)." Today, he is releasing the deluxe edition of this Grammy-nominated album, which features nine additional tracks recorded live in various settings such as Passion 2020, Worship Together 2020, Motion 2019 as well as live home recordings featuring his wife, Kari Jobe.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 08:25 pm
Juno Award and multi-GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter and co-founder of The City Harmonic, Elias Dummer has officially launched a crowdfunding initiative for his anticipated sophomore set, "The Work Vol. II."
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 08:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced vaccine appointments scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, at the state-run site in Buffalo will be postponed due to winter weather affecting the area. The appointments will be rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7, and Monday, Feb. 8. The site is located at the SUNY at Buffalo South Campus - Harriman Hall, 3435 Main St., Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 08:05 pm
Have no fear because television's cutest sports competition and the original call-to-adoption TV event, "Puppy Bowl," returns Sunday, Feb. 7, for the biggest, most exciting game to date, now as a three-hour event that can be viewed on both discovery+ and Animal Planet at 2 p.m. ET.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday released the list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York state will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning Feb. 15.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:30 pm
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos released the 2018-2020 progress report on the restoration and protection of New York's Great Lakes resources.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:30 pm
Car accident attorney William Mattar announced the unveiling of new television commercials during Super Bowl 2021. The spots will air regionally in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Elmira on Feb. 7 during Super Bowl LV.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:25 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather planting intentions and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:15 pm
Four-time Entertainer of the Year and "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan is set to release a deluxe version of his No. 1, RIAA Gold-certified album "BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE (Deluxe Edition)" on April 9, adding six new songs to add to the album's original 10 tracks.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:10 pm
Capitol CMG worship artist/songwriter Mack Brock releases a newly recorded acoustic EP, "Cafe Sessions," in partnership with Worship Together. This eight-song EP was recorded in Nashville and features audio and video versions of each song. "Cafe Sessions" is available here.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:10 pm
JUDAH. is releasing "7" today. The seven-track project is the artist's debut solo effort and features several guest appearances, including Jon Foreman, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Jon Guerra and Aodhan King. Accompanying the album are six "Live from RHRSL" performance videos, including one music video with Foreman and four acoustic videos, all of which are available here.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is providing an update on the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered to Erie County residents, including residents at nursing home facilities in Erie County based on information provided by the New York State Department of Health.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:00 pm
A new type of telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 02:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced more than $1.5 million in federal funding will be directed to state-licensed domestic violence service providers for mobile devices and improved Wi-Fi access. The improved technology will allow programs and shelters to better serve victims and survivors of domestic violence who are facing increased isolation and difficulty accessing services due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 02:25 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Feb. 5, 2021
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 02:15 pm
"We're moving forward," he said. "We have our goals, we have our time set, and we're working towards it as if life will get back to ('normal') and the museum can reopen and reenergize."
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is pushing to ensure restaurant assistance in the next COVID-19 disaster relief package doesn't leave smaller, neighborhood restaurants behind.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 12:30 pm
The New York Power Authority announced it has been awarded two grants to fund demonstration projects - one that will analyze the impact of ice on a hydropower plant and one to test an advanced technology that evaluates the health of high voltage assets in a substation.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 12:10 pm
Earlier this week, the Village of Lewiston was notified Reid Petroleum Corp. was not renewing its lease with Sunoco/APlus for the gas station and convenience store at 890 Center St.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:55 am
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant will perform her iconic hit, "Every Heartbeat," Wednesday, Feb. 10, on ABCs "Good Morning America." Her first television performance since her open heart surgery last summer, it also commemorates American Heart Month as well as a year-long campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Heart In Motion."
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:45 am
Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2021 State of the State proposal to increase homeownership rates in communities that have been adversely impacted by redlining, the governor on Thursday announced the findings of a new report by the New York State Department of Financial Services on redlining in the Buffalo metropolitan area.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:45 am
Villa Maria College announced it intends to resume face-to-face classes this August, in alignment with the start of its fall 2021 semester.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:45 am
With every copy of "The Seasons of Buffalo Baseball 1857-2020" purchased at select locations through Feb. 14, a solid chocolate baseball mitt and ball will be included as a sweet bonus.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:30 am
Assemblyman Mike Norris of Lockport collected handmade valentines from local students for seniors at community nursing homes. He said his program has special significance this year as nursing home residents have braved extreme isolation from their loved ones and gone without visitors because of the pandemic.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the upcoming first "Free Fishing Weekend" of 2021, on Feb. 13 and 14, when anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:15 am
2020 was a year that tested each and every one us. Thankfully, we made it through - and we're looking forward to better days in 2021.
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