Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:40 pm
New York state's largest workers' compensation carrier - the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) - introduced a new COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) premium credit program that will make it more affordable for its policyholders to get back to business.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:40 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp.'s breast health program was recently honored by America's Essential Hospitals as a top 10 submission nationally. The VITAL 2020 Awards committee stated this program was "receiving high marks and extensive consideration" for its increasing breast health equity via primary care navigation program in the population health category.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:40 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center have signed agreements with Niagara University to provide sports medicine services to Niagara University's Division I and club sports programs beginning with the 2020-21 school year.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a crew of 10 wildland firefighters from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is traveling to the Rocky Mountains to assist in efforts to contain high-priority wildfires in the region.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:35 pm
September 2020 on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" will mark the top morning talk show's return to its New York City studio, with hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest and the "Live" team transitioning from more than five months of shows produced remotely via video chat.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns is warning Erie County residents of a letter scam where a letter, purporting to be from an employee of the "Erie County Department of Equalization," demands further payment before the end of the month of transfer tax owed to the county upon conveyance of real property. This tax is paid to the county of Erie and state of New York at the time of a real estate closing.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave remarks on the updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that say people do not necessarily need to get tested for COVID-19 after coming in contact with people who have tested positive.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Wednesday announced Erie County will be designating a portion of its coronavirus relief funds from the U.S. CARES Act to support municipalities with reimbursement for non-personnel costs associated with their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:15 pm
"Come On In," the debut single by Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Jason Biddle, will be available Friday, Aug. 28, on streaming platforms. Penned by Biddle, along with Joel Rousseau (NBC's "Songland," Carrollton) and acclaimed singer/songwriter Ian Zumback, the infectious, southern rock-tinged anthem was produced by Rousseau.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:15 pm
Axons are long, finger-like projections of neurons that transmit critical signals throughout the nervous system. But because they are fragile, they are often among the first casualties of certain neurodegenerative diseases, causing symptoms such as muscle weakness or numbness of limbs.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced more than $17 million in federal funding was awarded to 178 nonprofit organizations facing an increased risk of terrorism, to strengthen the security of their facilities as well as enhance their overall preparedness.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:00 pm
A new poll of Buffalo Bills fans released Wednesday shows the #BillsMafia supports selling the naming rights of the Buffalo Bills Stadium to Barstool Sports. This revelation comes on the heels of Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy announcing their intent to purchase the naming rights last week.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced New York Fashion Week will take place Sept. 13-17, in strict compliance with New York state health and safety guidelines, including outdoor events capped at 50 persons and indoor events at 50% capacity, and no spectators. New York Fashion Week will feature a mix of live and virtual fashion shows, presentations and programming, including live-streamed runway shows, exclusive designer-related content and cultural programming.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 05:00 pm
Now a hurricane, Laura is headed to the U.S. Gulf Coast with landfall expected late Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service is predicting a potential Category 3 storm. Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate coastal Louisiana and Texas. As in past years, the storm has a high potential to negatively affect coastal refineries, which impacts crude and gasoline inventory levels in the region and beyond.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 04:50 pm
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Niagara Falls will be illuminated red, white and blue for 15 minutes at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 04:50 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, in partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and Buffalo Toronto Public Media, will embark on another unique opportunity to engage with the Greater Buffalo community while its venerable home, Kleinhans Music Hall, remains closed to the public - and the orchestra awaits guidance from New York on reopening.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 04:40 pm
Donald D. Shrimpton, 82, of Lewiston, passed away on Aug. 23, 2020. He was born on Sept. 2, 1938, the son of Frederick and Violet Shrimpton.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 10:40 am
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the safety of the public, the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls Fire Department made the unfortunate but necessary decision to cancel the 9/11 memorial service.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:45 pm
Food Network delivers thrills and chills dedicated to the scariest season of them all with almost 35 hours of thematic programming - the most ever - featuring out-of-this-world Halloween-themed showcases and sensational works of edible artistry.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:40 pm
Ahead of one of the most pivotal elections in the nation's history, HBO Max and "The West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin announced Tuesday that, for the first time in 17 years, the original cast of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning hit Warner Bros. Television drama series will come together with Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme for "A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote." The show will debut on the streaming service this fall.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:30 pm
HBO Max has released the names and images of the actors set to portray iconic LGBTQ+ activists in the upcoming four-part docuseries "EQUAL," premiering as a binge drop in October during LGBT History Month. The cast will, a press release said, "play a handful of trailblazers recognized for their unrelenting fight for justice and equality in the queer community of post-war America and pre-Stonewall uprising."
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:30 pm
NBC Sports' presentation of the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday from Indianapolis Motor Speedway averaged a total audience delivery (TAD) of 3.737 million viewers, making it NBC Sports' second-most watched INDYCAR race on record - and NBC's second-most watched sports event since January, according to Fast National Data from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:10 pm
In an effort to attract more young people to the game of golf, the Niagara County Golf Course on Tuesday announced golfers who purchase a single round of golf can bring one child 17 years of age of younger to play with them for free. This promotion is offered after noon on weekends, only during nonschool hours during the week, and will last through the end of September. Tee times must be scheduled in advance and are subject to availability.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:05 pm
On Tuesday, the Buffalo City Mission and 26 Shirts announced a collaborative new design in the company's special-edition T-shirt series. Named "Street Signs," the limited-edition artwork will be sold and printed on select clothing apparel from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is objecting to a decision by insurance companies to stop covering the costs of some COVID-19 testing - and what he called the administration's loophole that allows companies to do it.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 02:50 pm
Robert J. Nesselbush was named CEO for Kaleida Health.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 02:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced five states - Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana - have been removed from New York state's COVID-19 travel advisory. Guam has been added.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 02:50 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has launched Pulsara, a cutting-edge technology that improves communication between emergency medical services (EMS) providers/first responders in the field with emergency department specialists at the hospital.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 02:50 pm
Empire State Development and Verizon Media on Tuesday announced the 2020 funding recipients for the Verizon Media Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 07:00 am
Incumbent Village of Lewiston candidates Daniel Gibson and Nick Conde announced their intention to seek another term on the Board of Trustees. They earned the Republican line for the Sept. 15 election.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 07:00 am
The 15th Annual "Key to the Locks" award ceremony will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lockport Locks District. The celebration will feature music by the Heenan Brothers, and the presentation of the "Key to the Locks" award at 10 am, in the Lockport Locks, accessible off Canal Street.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 07:00 am
A community church bell ringing, virtual military veterans and families support conference, youth service campaign and candlelight memorial service are among activities planned for Niagara County residents when they join volunteers across the U.S. in observing this year's September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:50 pm
Entrepreneurs can take advantage of free online training and other resources offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist them during this period of economic recovery.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:45 pm
The American Holistic Nurses Association's 2020 Practice Grant: Implementing Institutional Self-Care Activities Award recipient is Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:40 pm
"David Byrne's American Utopia" will debut Saturday, Oct. 17 (8-9:45 p.m. ET/PT). A press release said, "The special event, directed by Academy Award and Emmy-winner Spike Lee, presents a one-of-a-kind, dynamic film that gives audiences access to Byrne's electrifying critically acclaimed Broadway show that played to sold-out, record-breaking audiences."
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced he will propose legislation to hold utilities accountable for failures to effectively respond to future power outages.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, on Monday announced federal funding totaling in $417,245.79 awarded to the City of Buffalo Fire Department for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep firefighters safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles will hold special office hours this Saturday, Aug. 29, at the North Tonawanda and Lockport DMV offices for those who need to renew their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). No appointment is necessary.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation (S8259/A7812A) authorizing the use of opioid antagonists by additional people and entities for opioid overdose prevention.
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