Mon, Dec 19th 2022 12:10 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative awards totaling $500,000 to support more than 75 small to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its inaugural 2022 competitive grants process.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
2023 Ransomville Speedway season passes are now available for purchase, which makes for great Christmas presents for that special race fan in your life, or even for yourself.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum staff announced changes to the store at 712 Oliver St.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara County Bar Association had its holiday party and toy drive on Dec. 14 to benefit the Niagara County Giving Tree. The organization collected toys from its members at the event, and the board of directors raised more than $3,000 for gifts.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
The winter solstice occurs each year during the month of December in the northern hemisphere. In 2022, the winter solstice will take place on Dec. 21 at 4:48 p.m. EST.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
A court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn't tennis or basketball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, 4.8 million people played pickleball in 2021, marking a nearly 15% growth in the total number of players from the year prior.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 01:30 pm
CBS' No. 1 rated daytime game show goes primetime as "The Price Is Right At Night," hosted by Drew Carey, with specially themed episodes beginning Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 01:20 pm
Bryce Leatherwood, a 22-year-old country artist from Statesboro, Georgia, was named the champion of "The Voice" season 22 on Tuesday.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 01:10 pm
Hollywood Records/Universal Music Canada announced the release of "Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," now available on all streaming platforms (listen here). Featuring music by Grammy Award-winning composer Simon Franglen, the 22-track soundtrack also exclusively includes the original song "Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)" written and performed by The Weeknd, and produced by Swedish House Mafia along with Simon Franglen.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Veronica Connor Middle School and Grand Island High School collected enough nonperishable food to fill 66 bags, said Dave Conboy, president of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Nicole Cannarozzo discovered liquidation stores on social media: "I saw on Facebook, during COVID, someone in Texas said she bought something from her local Amazon return store."
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education was looking skyward at its Dec. 12 meeting, held at Kaegebein Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham suggested the School District begin early with plans for a total solar eclipse, which is scheduled to occur April 8, 2024.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
Grand Island's The Tarshus Law Firm has rebranded as Lawyer For Business.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
St. Stephen School announced the following students have earned first and second honors recognition for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Sat, Dec 17th 2022 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation gratefully accepted a very generous donation from the Maguire Family of Dealerships on Grand Island! Recognizing that the need is great year round, but especially near the holiday season, the Maguire Family presented a check for $1,000 to The Neighbors Foundation.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to crack down on violent crimes against police officers. Legislation (S.772A/A.6318B) will establish a "Blue Alert" system to aid in the identification, location and apprehension of individuals suspecting of killing or seriously wounding a police officer.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $24.3 million has been awarded to support 56 municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for park improvements, heritage area enhancements and historic preservation projects through round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund are administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 06:45 pm
Winter weather is in the forecast for this weekend's Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium, and AAA has tips for fans to prepare for a potentially unusual game. Here are some tips and advice for fans heading to Orchard Park on Saturday:
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 06:45 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend the candlelight service. "Proclaim the Wondrous Birth - a Christmas Eve Service of music and story," will include a choral concert at 5:30 p.m. featuring Robert Hull, music director for the church and renowned Western New York organist, directing the choir. The service will follow at 6 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 06:45 pm
The final weekend of holiday shopping is here! With many shoppers anxious to check off their lists, the pressure is on! The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and cheer, but they can also be stressful and overwhelming - especially if you're rushing.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:45 pm
Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, announced households that enroll in the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can now receive free or reduced-price wireless service through Optimum Mobile after applying the program's maximum $30 credit.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation (S.9049/A.10176) to modernize the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law and authorize the New York State Liquor Authority to grant eligible catering facilities a license to serve liquor at weddings, banquets or other functions held at locations off-site from the catering facility.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:30 pm
ABC and dick clark productions announced Thursday the talented lineup of performers who will take the stage in Times Square during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023." Entertainers include the following:
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:25 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Grand Island Deputy Supervisor Pete Marston will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive taking place Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Grand Island firehall. Donation times will be between noon and 5 p.m. The American Red Cross is looking to exceed its goal of 35 donors.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:20 pm
Racial discrimination's effects on health have been dramatically underestimated, according to a study by a University at Buffalo sociologist that looks at the health implications of racism among two generations of African American couples.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday provided an update on the season's first nor'easter expected to impact parts of upstate New York with a foot or more of heavy, wet snow throughout the day Friday, while also urging those in regions bordering Lake Erie and Lake Ontario to prepare for a prolonged lake effect snow event that could produce up to 4 feet of snow in some locations starting Friday night through Monday.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 12:00 pm
Dj Maj, of TobyMac's Diverse City Band will headline a New Year's Eve livestream at 8 p.m. EST Dec. 31. Visit www.thefamdp.com for ways to watch and participate in the live dance cam.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas dinner at Fortunas in Niagara Falls. The evening included friends of Rotary, representatives of the group's causes, and members of the community who have supported its projects.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, this week announced updates concerning its long-anticipated remediation plans for the Niagara Falls Storage Site in northern Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
The Town of Niagara hired a lawyer Tuesday to represent them in any proceedings stemming from an officer-involved shooting Nov. 19.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 10:20 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminds snowmobilers to register their sleds and trailers "locally" - directly through the Erie County Auto Bureau.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 09:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 16, 2022
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 07:00 am
On Dec. 8, Niagara University's Club Figure Skating, Future Teacher's Club, and Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement teamed up to transform the university's Dwyer Arena into "Story Lane on Ice."
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 08:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced 14 transformational projects in the City of North Tonawanda as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. Her team said the funding "will leverage the community's rich historic, cultural and natural resources."
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:55 pm
At the Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road:
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:50 pm
Aero recently gave away 400 turkey meals to families in Niagara Falls. This was sixth year in a row the company made such a donation.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:50 pm
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:45 pm
The trustees of the New York Power Authority on Tuesday approved a new, five-year contract agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), a labor union representing more than 570 electricians, line persons, and other skilled craft employees at NYPA, the nation's largest state public power entity providing nearly a quarter of New York's electricity.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed legislation (S.1130/A.4283) to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores, "aiming to end the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline and stop abusive breeders," her team said.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the acquisition of defenseman and Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi.
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