Thu, Mar 10th 2022 08:40 am
For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for coronavirus antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 10:30 pm
Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for "Obi-Wan Kenobi," giving fans an exciting first look at the highly anticipated limited series, which launches exclusively on the streaming service on May 25.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 07:20 pm
A little over two years ago, Tops launched "Tops Totes for Change." This program encourages shoppers to purchase a reusable bag with a special charity design for $1.99, with $1 of the proceeds donated back to four local community organization. Since its inception, Tops is proud to say that more than $403,000 has been raised for area charities.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 07:15 pm
Chef Wolfgang Puck and Wolfgang Puck Catering will return to create the menu for this year's Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' official post-Oscars celebration, which will immediately follow the 94th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 27. The team will collaborate on menu items with Bronx-based culinary collective Ghetto Gastro.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 07:10 pm
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from Erie County, New York state, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proof of vaccination and masks are not required for events at Kleinhans Music Hall, effective today.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 07:05 pm
In response to U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement Tuesday that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal, New York Attorney Letitia James warned oil companies and gas stations that price gouging is illegal. She reminded New Yorkers to be on alert for potential price gouging of fuel.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York is distributing nearly $24 million in federal funding to domestic violence programs and shelters, sexual assault programs, and rape crisis centers. The funding will help these programs expand on-site coronavirus testing and vaccination availability, offset fiscal challenges caused by the pandemic, better reach underserved communities, and support the recent uptick in survivors seeking help.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the newest employees of the state's SNUG Street Outreach program will be deployed to sites in Albany, Buffalo, Hempstead, Mt. Vernon, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy and Yonkers. Hochul met with the new staff and delivered virtual remarks at the team training on Wednesday.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 04:15 pm
On Wednesday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided an update on Erie County investments taking shape under his administration's RENEW Plan, one year after the passage of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan for State and Local Recovery (ARP), which provided counties and cities nationwide with funding for a wide variety of investments to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 03:35 pm
Several "Good for the Neighborhood" events, offering free health screenings, resources and information from health care professionals - along with fresh fruits, vegetables and family fun activities organized by the Independent Health Foundation - returns this year to in-person gatherings in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other neighborhoods throughout Western New York.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:55 pm
"Step Into...The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough," the one-hour special event inspired by some of the most iconic moments of dance on film, rounds out its star-studded cast with guest stars including Kevin Bacon, Charli D'Amelio, Ariana DeBose, Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Baz Luhrmann, Tate McRae, Rob Marshall, Kenny Ortega, Amber Riley and John Stamos.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:55 pm
Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers, left, delivers coronavirus test kits to Marlene Wessel and Karen Johnson of the Youngstown Free Library. The kits are available to any resident, free of charge, during the library's regular business hours.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:50 pm
During the February meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club, members created floral arrangements and elected new officers.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:50 pm
Ransomville Speedway will host the inaugural Chris Moore Memorial for the Investor's Service Sportsman on July 1, with sponsorship from Parkhill Tree Service and Niagara Hardwood.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:50 pm
In accordance with the changes in guidance from New York state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proof of coronavirus vaccination or negative test is no longer required to attend events at Artpark. Masks are also not required.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 10:00 pm
On May 13, Mandy Moore will release her new full-length studio album, "In Real Life," via Verve Forecast. The new album follows "Silver Landings," the critically acclaimed album that marked Moore's first new body of work in over a decade - and was released in March 2020 on the edge of the pandemic.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 08:10 pm
"Burzek" just can't catch a break. Engagement, separation, pregnancy, miscarriage, near-death experiences - in nine seasons of "Chicago P.D.," intelligence unit officers Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) have gone through a lot together.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 05:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has revised its visitation policy. The updated plan removes the previous proof of coronavirus vaccination requirement for all visitors who are accompanying a patient for a service or visiting an inpatient.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:50 pm
The importance of open government and a free press is celebrated as Sunshine Week across the United States during the week of March 14. As part of Sunshine Week, the New York Coalition For Open Government is highlighting the need for enforcing the Open Meetings Law and the Freedom of Information Law.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:45 pm
Twenty-five New York state colleges are sponsoring 31 primary and secondary schools to create one of the nation's largest Women's History Month collaborations. The program, titled "The Women's Empowerment Draft," uses a pro-sports theme to build enthusiasm for historic icons, specifically those with New York state schools named for them.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:45 pm
WNY EquiFest returns to the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg for two full days, March 19-20. This year's event features more than 100 vendors with products and services focusing on the horse industry, including tack, mane and tail care, saddles, equine décor, feed and nutrition.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced additional presenters for the 94th Oscars. The lineup includes Ruth E. Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek and Uma Thurman. "The Oscars" will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT).
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced his office is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
On Monday, March 21, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic building and attractions to shine a light on DS.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Niagara Career and Technical Education Center's school resource officer, deputy Michelle Ohar, made a guest appearance in the early childhood education class.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation announced its new council members and the officers elected for the 2022 term.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:30 pm
Though the name and the concept of midwives has been around for hundreds of years, their growing popularity in the U.S. is fairly recent. So, what exactly is a midwife and why are so many women in the 21st century relying on their care during pregnancy and beyond?
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16 and run through May 14. DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires each spring.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
Students who made Daemen College's dean's list for the 2021 fall semester include:
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
Spectrum Health and Human Services will host its first online webinar, "WNY Women Talk Mental Health," beginning at noon Wednesday, March 16.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
"In A Moment," the anticipated debut from Dallas-based modern inspirational trio Hebron Road is set to release March 18 from StowTown Records. Produced by Grammy-winner Keith Everette Smith (Tasha Layton, TaRanda Greene) and executive produced by Dove Award-winning songwriter and producer Michael Neale, the seven-track set features songwriting contributions from Neale, for KING & COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone, Charles Billingsley, Tony Wood and Matt Armstrong, among other leading names.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort scheduled shows taking place in May and June in the Avalon Theatre will feature everything from rock to pop to R&B.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 03:55 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec announced the parking ban on municipal streets will be lifted effective at 12:01 a.m. March 9. The ban was slated to run from Nov. 15, 2021, through April 1, 2022.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 09:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter United Educational Employees announce the successful completion of its second annual fundraiser raffle to support Inter Community Service's Care-N-Share. The food pantry helps to support families struggling with food insecurity in Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Wilson, overlapping Lew-Port's footprint.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 04:20 pm
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1600 block of Pine Avenue for a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, patrol officers located the 29-year-old victim who had been shot in the upper arm.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 03:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is now offering in-house dialysis service to medical center patients. Inpatient dialysis treatment will now be administered by Memorial staff throughout the medical center's campus, eliminating the need for an outside renal contractor.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 02:30 pm
Artpark & Company on Monday announced three more shows for its summer concert lineup.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 01:55 pm
On Monday, Disney+ announced "The Muppets Mayhem," a comedy series starring the world-famous Muppets, has been greenlit. The series will take audiences on a music-filled journey as, at long last, The Electric Mayhem Band records its first ever album.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that more than $1.65 million in goods and services have been recovered for New Yorkers who received faulty or fraudulent service from auto dealers and repair shops. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles helped customers recover titles when dealerships closed abruptly, assisted people to get repairs or refunds, and in some cases, dealerships bought back vehicles to settle disputes.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 01:10 pm
One of the top agenda items for anyone in elected office is promoting economic development. After all, every community wants the investment, tax revenue and jobs that come from new projects. The question is, what can elected officials actually do to impact economic development?
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