Wed, May 5th 2021 02:25 pm
In anticipation of the reopening of concert venues in time for the 2021-22 season, Kleinhans Music Hall announced the return of the "Art of Jazz" series in 2022 - including two of the shows canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, and introducing two additional performers for a four-concert series.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 02:20 pm
The annual summer art event PLAY/GROUND will be held Aug. 6-15 at four locations in Buffalo. PLAY/GROUND is calling for artists for its annual event, which is sponsored by M&T Bank and organized by BICA (The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art) and Resource:Art.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:55 am
Shepherding intimate moments of worship and devotion imbued with the joy of collaboration, Andrew Greer & Friends' "Tune My Heart 2...Songs of Goodness & Love" (Lucid Artists/MA'M Recordings) is set to bow May 21.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:55 am
In today's world of health care, a nurse is often the first professional patients see during routine care visits. For tobacco users needing treatment to overcome nicotine addiction, nurses play a vital role in facilitating successful outcomes.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, a staunch advocate for measures aimed at strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, expressed concern about a measure in Canada's budget 2021 that imposes an additional 1% tax on non-Canadian residential property owners.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:50 am
In a statewide collaboration coordinated by the New York State Tourism Industry Association, New York state residents are being asked to "Roam the Empire" in 2021.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:50 am
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced a new partnership that brings nostalgia to Delaware Park: The Juicery will make its return to the kiosk at the Nottingham and Meadow Drive entrance thanks to Angelo Canna and business partner Jake Caprow.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 11:50 am
Erie County is updating its hazard mitigation plan. The HMP documents the county's vulnerability to natural and manmade hazards and identifies approaches to diminish the county's, cities', towns' and villages' vulnerability to those hazards.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:40 am
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday announced Vince Neil, the legendary voice of Mötley Crüe, was added to the "Rockin' the Downs" concert series and will perform Friday, June 18.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:40 am
As the month of May gets underway, NBC Sports announced Jimmie Johnson will join Mike Tirico and Danica Patrick for its studio coverage of the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at 11 a.m. ET Sunday, May 30.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:40 am
The most successful brand in television history is expanding on its already impressive legacy with NBC's straight-to-series order of "Law & Order: For the Defense."
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:20 am
To celebrate "I Love My Park Day," the Somerset Conservation Club teamed up with the Barker Central School Middle School on a birdhouse project. Creations were installed in Golden Hill State Park.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:10 am
Three Catholic Health hospitals in Erie and Niagara counties have been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York for high-quality maternity care as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Sisters of Charity Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston were named Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care. The three hospitals delivered more than 5,700 babies in 2019.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:10 am
Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) federal nutrition program is teaming up with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York to offer a "Diaper Days" event on Thursday, May 6, in Niagara County.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 09:05 am
Catholic Health has again earned the Buffalo Niagara Region's highest cumulative overall score from The Leapfrog Group. In the spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade Report, they earned the only "A" safety grades in Erie and Niagara counties. In fact, Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary's hospitals earned two of the 16 "A" grades given in all of New York.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:45 am
Three employees of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center who are furthering their education in health care fields are this year's recipients of Esther L. Werner & Helene Barter Scholarships. Brittany LaVerdi, Andrea Galyn and Mikayla Scott received the stipends at a meeting of the Medical Center Auxiliary board of directors.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed an extension of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 and the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act. The legislation (S.6362-A/A.7175-A) extends protections prohibiting residential and commercial evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic until Aug. 31.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 08:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the citizen public health training course for New Yorkers to learn about preparedness for and prevention of public health emergencies from top public health experts will open on Wednesday, May 5.
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Wed, May 5th 2021 07:00 am
Mark your calendars on July 11 for the return of the Grand Island Garden Walk.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:45 pm
The CW Network has renewed two more series for the 2021-22 season, including a second season of "Kung Fu" and a third season of "DC's Stargirl," it was announced by Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO, The CW Network.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:40 pm
Last Friday, Phil Wickham released "La Batalla" featuring Christine D'Clario. "La Batalla" is the Spanish version of Wickham's current No. 1 hit, "Battle Belongs." A lyric video also released and can be viewed below.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:40 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a drive-thru Chiavetta's chicken dinner fundraiser from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at Niagara Falls First Assembly of God, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd. The fundraiser will be held in partnership with the Niagara Regional Construction Alliance to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity's newest upcoming home, to be built this summer on 61st Street in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a virtual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the status of Lake Erie and upper Niagara River fisheries.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:05 pm
The Buffalo City Mission on Tuesday announced a $38.952.38 financial commitment from Northtown Subaru, a part of Northtown Automotive Companies.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 02:05 pm
Health care organization Evergreen Health debuted Cabenuva (Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine), an HIV-1 treatment regimen approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January and trialed by Evergreen's own physician, Dr. Alyssa Shon. Shon is also a physician in the division of infectious diseases in the department of medicine at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:55 pm
On Saturday, the Niagara Falls Police Department, in collaboration with several other law enforcement agencies, executed a joint impact patrol operation to focus on crime in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:55 pm
ASPA Buffalo Niagara Chapter - the local chapter of the American Society for Public Administration - recently launched its first charity fundraiser and seeks teams of five to play a "Family Feud"-style online trivia game later this month.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:50 pm
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently released new data showcasing the ongoing devastating impact of COVID-19 on hotel industry employment, including projected hotel job loss through the end of 2021. Without targeted relief from Congress, nationwide, hotels are expected to end 2021 down 500,000 jobs. Hotels are the only major hospitality and leisure segment yet to receive direct aid.
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Tue, May 4th 2021 01:50 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2021, is set for Friday, May 14, across Western New York. The first $40,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, with gifts from donors who wish to remain anonymous, in the ongoing effort to reach the annual Appeal's $10 million goal in support of Catholic Charities and the "Fund for the Faith."
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:50 pm
Matthew West's "West Fest" is back - and this time, he's bringing along some talented friends! Happening this weekend, May 7-9, "West Friends Fest" is a one-time-only virtual event.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:50 pm
ABC News announced it will debut a special four-hour documentary series on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:45 pm
Seven winning alumni teams from "The Great Food Truck Race" are back for an action-packed culinary journey to decide once and for all which truck is the ultimate champion in "The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars," premiering Sunday, June 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming the same day on discovery+.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 06:45 pm
Returning to the road this fall, multi-Platinum band THEORY (Theory Of A Deadman) have announced new headline tour dates for September, which will feature support from Cory Marks.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
Forget "meatless Mondays." When most people feel guilty about eating meat, they don't eat less of it. They simply justify their choice by picking a meat dish that's prepared in a healthier way, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino on Monday announced the creation of the City of Niagara Falls Workforce Development Consortium - with Niagara County Community College Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Karen Kwandrans named director.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:20 pm
Brian F. Hamluk, a leader in higher education student services and associate dean of students and director of administration at the University of Pittsburgh, has been appointed vice president for student life at the University at Buffalo.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced his candidacy for president-elect of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). Flynn officially made the announcement on Friday evening at the NDAA Spring Conference in Savannah, Georgia. It was the organization's first in-person meeting held in over a year.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 05:15 pm
George Fritz, owner of Lockport's Mills Jewelers, has been named the winner of the 16th annual Key to the Locks Award. A volunteer selection panel drawn from the Lockport community chose Fritz as a person who exemplifies the community spirit of the historic Erie Canal.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 04:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski on Monday provided an update on a couple of Department of Motor Vehicle issues, as the state and federal governments continue to reevaluate COVID-19 pandemic guidelines.
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Mon, May 3rd 2021 04:55 pm
The state departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) announced a new initiative to assist municipalities with assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs.
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