Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:50 am
Erie County Medical Center Corp. department of dentistry, oral oncology and maxillofacial prosthetics officials recently received notification from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Reimbursement Program grant award of $58,977.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:35 am
The iconic, American-made instrument brand Gibson has been creating, inspiring and contributing to the "share of sound" for 126 years.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:35 am
Lillian S. Williams is writing a biography of Mary Burnett Talbert.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a new social media campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking and "help dispel common misconceptions about the crime and its victims." Starting this month, the Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking will begin sharing a series of graphics aimed at correcting these misconceptions along with information about how to report trafficking cases.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Assembly member Kevin A. Cahill announced new guidance issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) regarding coronavirus related service fees charged by medical and dental offices.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced $472 million in CARES Act funding to help low-income families during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Mike Tirico and Danica Patrick will return to NBC Sports' coverage of the Indianapolis 500 when "the Greatest Spectacle in Racing" drops the green flag on Aug. 23 (1 p.m. ET) on NBC. Tirico and Patrick, who both joined NBC Sports for its inaugural coverage of the event last year, will reprise their roles as host and studio analyst, respectively.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $972,717 awarded to five addiction treatment service providers across New York to enable them to purchase and operate mobile treatment vehicles. The goal of this initiative is to expand the availability and access to addiction treatment services in underserved regions of the state. Funding is being administered by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports and was awarded through the federal State Opioid Response Grant.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Typically near the busy Labor Day weekend, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy holds its annual Frederick Law Olmsted Gala with the beautiful backdrop of a historic park. While guests aren't able to be together this year, the venue is creatively offering a virtual, reimagined event that will showcase much of the fun and fanfare the sparkling in-person event is known for.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Columbia Records is sharing "Show Pony," the eagerly awaited EP from country artist and songwriter Orville Peck. Listen to the EP, which is available worldwide everywhere here. The self-produced, six-track EP features new songs including a duet with reigning "Queen of Country Pop" Shania Twain, "Legends Never Die," as well as a cover of Bobbie Gentry's "Fancy."
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:15 am
"Bucket List Bistro," hosted by actress and singer Christy Carlson Romano, is the first digital short series from FOX, and will be available on FOX's YouTube channel, FOX Now and Hulu beginning Thursday, Aug. 27 (5 p.m. ET). The series will feature eight episodes dropping on Thursdays this fall.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:45 am
"Transplant," the hit Canadian drama set to make its mark with U.S. audiences, will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 1 (10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC following a live telecast of summer's No. 1 series, "America's Got Talent."
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, wants the postmaster general to return the equipment that is being taken out of the William Street mail processing facility in Buffalo.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:35 am
In response to COVID-19 guidelines, the City of Niagara Falls is installing a drop box at the entrance of the Municipal Court Building, at 1925 Main St., for parking violation fines. This is an effort to decrease foot traffic at the city's court house.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced over $17 million from the Lake Ontario Business Resiliency Program has been awarded to more than 140 businesses in shoreline communities to assist with restoration and resiliency efforts from prior flooding events, and to strengthen businesses against future flooding.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 10:50 am
One's first trimester is filled with new mysteries. Join Trinity Medical OB/GYN Dr. Shaveta Malik for a special online event where she'll share straight-up information and answer pregnancy questions in a live event.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 10:30 am
The decision by Amazon and its developer, Trammell Crow Co., to withdraw its application to build a 3.8-million-square-foot national distribution center on a 145.4-acre site at 2780 Long Road on Grand Island, essentially came down to growing and potentially uncertain costs. So said Supervisor John Whitney and the president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 09:20 am
The Tragically Hip is a beloved Canadian band that, in any given summer, could've performed for a full month at Artpark and found the venue sold-out each night.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 08:55 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement Wednesday after Amazon informed Erie County it was withdrawing its application for a permit to build a new national logistics and distribution center on Grand Island:
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters from across New York state and the country are participating in "March On for Brain Injury" on Saturday, Sept. 12, an annual event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS). Normally, hundreds of walkers gather in four locations around the state for a day of fun and activity, but this year the event will be completely online so everyone can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 08:30 pm
The name Hannah Mergi is not unfamiliar to NFP readers. The 20-year-old Youngstown native has been featured in stories where:
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will resume COVID-19 diagnostic testing at select community sites beginning Friday.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:40 pm
Fair Trade Services artist and songwriter Hope Darst announced her debut album, "Peace Be Still," will release Friday, Aug. 21.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced $15.1 million in federal funding is being made available to New York state and county emergency management agencies to support planning and operational readiness for any type of disaster New York may experience.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) offered New Yorkers tips to keep safe when working outdoors this summer.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:40 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Clark Godshall will hold four informational sessions on YouTube Live to address concerns and procedures for reopening all sites.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is partnering with WNY Heroes regarding a free food distribution event for Niagara County veterans and military families.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:35 pm
Along with more than 80 members of Congress, Rep. Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, signed a letter to the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express "grave concerns" about potential changes to the U.S. Postal Service. The letter comes as Higgins and other members of Congress continue their fight to support the postal service amidst the pandemic and subsequent economic recession.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:35 pm
The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) on Tuesday marked the first year of implementation of the Ramirez June Developmental Disabilities Navigator Initiative. This initiative, the first of its kind in the nation, is supporting immigrants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families by connecting them with service providers across the state to help them overcome challenges that may hinder their ability to thrive in the Empire State.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:30 pm
A power failure on Comstock Road temporarily knocked off the Swann Road substation, leaving more than 4,500 River Region locations without electricity Wednesday morning.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is responding to questions from permitted facilities, media outlets and the general public about enforcement of the "New York Forward" guidelines and state codes, rules and regulations related to COVID-19.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:50 am
Peacock announced "PFT Live with Mike Florio" will live stream exclusively on the streamer beginning Aug. 24. Florio and Chris Simms, along with regular guests Peter King and Rodney Harrison, will continue to keep fans current on the NFL each weekday from 7-9 a.m. ET.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:50 am
After competing among a field of elite athletes in an unparalleled athletic competition, Matt Chan and Dani Speegle were named "Titan Champions" Monday on NBC's "The Titan Games."
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is looking for hardworking, active people ages 18 and up to fill immediate full- and part-time openings in its warehouse and transportation centers. Join Tops from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, for an open house hiring event.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Gov. Cuomo signed a new law Monday, which goes into effect Nov. 1, requiring all passengers to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a motor vehicle, including passengers of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Until now, passengers over age 16 were not required to wear seat belts in the rear seat in New York. The new law, championed by AAA New York state, will save lives and prevent injuries across state roadways by requiring all occupants in a motor vehicle to buckle up.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 09:40 am
Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in New York peaked in mid-April at almost 19,000 with more than 5,200 people in intensive care units (ICU) across the state. New York and its hospital system took a number of steps to begin preparing to handle the projected surge in hospital admissions related to COVID-19.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 07:00 am
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:55 pm
As Buffalonians join the rest of the world in adjusting to the "new normal" brought by the pandemic, so, too, must the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday announced the introduction of telehealth services for patients undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition counseling. The services are designed to supplement in-person services Memorial offers at its downtown Niagara Falls campus and the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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