Thu, Aug 6th 2020 09:40 pm
Following the public hearings, the Wheatfield Town board proceeded with its regular meeting. All board members except for Councilman Curt Doktor were in attendance.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 09:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he will reopen schools in the same way he reopened businesses across New York state: On a regional basis.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 09:35 pm
It was expected gyms and bowling alleys would welcome patrons back once a region entered the fourth and final phase of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "New York Forward" reopening plan - but that wasn't the case.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:55 am
Daughters of Charity Ministries Inc., through its mission and ministry impact program, has awarded Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center $20,000 to provide free COVID-19 antibody testing at the center, located at 3101 Ninth St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:55 am
The Lewiston Lions understands local food pantries are under tremendous pressure, with increased demand and decreased donations. The club was able to make donations to several food pantry locations during quarantine: Care-N-Share (Inter Community Services), Word of Life Ministries and the Magdalene Project. In addition to a monetary donation, 40 face masks were also donated to the Word of Life Ministries for distribution to those who may need one.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the New York State Department of Financial Services has issued new guidance to New York health insurers to ensure patients are not charged personal protective equipment fees by health care providers that participate in their insurer's network.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:30 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) on Wednesday issued guidance to New Yorkers about census takers who will be visiting homes that haven't yet responded to the census beginning this week.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced New York State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols over the next week to crack down on speeding across the state.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 11:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued the following statement on Wednesday: "I am outraged by reports of an assault against a 30-year-old black transgender man in Rochester. New York will never tolerate such rancorous acts of hate, and I am directing the State Police hate crimes task force to provide any and all resources necessary to bring the assailants to justice.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2020 08:30 am
The Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association hosted an official unveiling for the new "Greetings From Niagara Falls" public mural outside of Wine on Third.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 04:20 pm
Production has just completed on special at-home episodes of "Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals," it was announced Wednesday by Food Network President Courtney White.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the start of timber construction on the Buffalo Heritage Carousel project at Canalside. The project consists of a new building near the corner of Prime and Perry streets to house the near-century-old De Angelis Carousel. The carousel is planned to open in the summer of 2021.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 01:30 pm
Five-time Grammy-nominated artist Matthew West launches "The Matthew West Podcast" today on best-selling author, speaker and popular podcaster Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Network. "The Matthew West Podcast" joins six other podcasts on the That Sounds Fun Network, which launched in May and already touts millions of downloads.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 01:30 pm
Instagram announced today the U.S. launch of Reels, a new Instagram format that gives anyone the ability to create and discover short-form, edited videos with audio and music.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 01:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo released the following statement on Wednesday:
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 10:40 am
In honor of National S'mores Day on Aug. 10, Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) will offer one free package of cookies including the famous Girl Scout S'mores cookies while supplies last.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:45 am
As the state prepares to make decisions regarding reopening school buildings this week, New York State United Teachers and the United Federation of Teachers on Wednesday demanded that state health officials issue clear protocols for how and when school districts must close their buildings, and how health officials will perform contact tracing and initiate quarantines in the event of a positive COVID-19 case in a school this fall.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its Cancer Services Program will present three cancer prevention webinars. Each 6 p.m. 40-minute presentation will have a specific focus, starting with breast cancer Aug. 31, followed by colorectal cancer on Sept. 28 and cervical cancer on Jan. 10, 2021.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The recently released J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Pharmacy Study ranked Wegmans Pharmacy "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Supermarket Pharmacies," for the third year in a row with a score of 904 (based on a 1,000-point scale).
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The Russell J. Salvatore Foundation announced a $200,000 commitment to help complete the dining room in the Buffalo City Mission's new Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise. The new room will be named the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Room, with a tag line that states, "Be our guest and let the City Mission do the rest."
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 05:30 pm
Local artist Arthur Jones donated a one-of-a-kind oil painting of the Air Force flyover to Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 04:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health Environmental Division is part of a collaborative effort to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in the Western New York region through dissemination of oral rabies vaccine (ORV).
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 04:30 pm
Shooting hoops, homework help, making friends for life ... those are all part of the typical Boys & Girls Club experiences. Youth attending the Masten Clubhouse now have access to behavioral health services through a pilot program with Spectrum Health and Human Services.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 03:55 pm
Niagara County Legislator Will Collins, chairman of the county's infrastructure committee, on Tuesday announced the Wisterman Road Bridge in the Town of Lockport will reopen Wednesday.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 02:15 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is moving forward with a two-program model as it submits its reopening plans to New York state.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the start of construction on Mount Aaron Village, a new affordable housing development on Genesee Street in Buffalo. The complex will have 59 units, including 18 apartments that will be dedicated specifically for people who need supportive services to live independently.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:20 pm
At 2:36 a.m. Monday, Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy Darryl Kroening was patrolling Niagara Falls Boulevard when he noticed a new Chevrolet Silverado at David Chevrolet, 10225 Niagara Falls Blvd., with stone blocks underneath an axle. After entering lot, Kroening observed a subject running westbound through the lot.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced more than $2.3 million has been awarded to support 61 businesses and residential landlords with COVID-19-related costs and expenses through the "New York Forward" loan fund. Of the 61 loans, 54 were provided to minority- and women-owned businesses; 10 loans were provided to residential landlords; two loans were awarded to veteran-owned businesses; and one loan supported a nonprofit organization.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:10 pm
A Democratic Party caucus to nominate candidates for two, four-year terms as Village of Lewiston trustees will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Red Brick Municipal Building gymnasium, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:10 pm
On Monday, Niagara Falls Police Department was alerted of two felony warrants issued from the Pennsylvania State Police for 31-year-old Richard Reiss and 34-year-old Dewayne Shields. Warrant officers located a red, compact, four-door sedan with Pennsylvania plates heading southbound on John B. Daly Boulevard.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the Free File program experienced a 57% increase in use this tax filing season. Over a quarter-million taxpayers took advantage of the free tax preparation and filing software available through the Tax Department website, saving New Yorkers more than an estimated $51 million in tax preparer and tax software expenses.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 12:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced an additional state meets the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days. The newly added state is Rhode Island, bringing the total to 35.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 11:35 am
Lewiston-Porter Central School District Superintendent of Schools Paul Casseri sent out this correspondence on Friday:
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 10:55 am
This summer, many of us are spending more time at home than ever before due to COVID-19. From video work calls to keeping the cool air flowing all day long, the extra time at home is inevitably increasing your home energy consumption. As a result, it's essential to make your home as energy-efficient as possible.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 10:15 am
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp.'s acute inpatient rehabilitation unit was accredited for a period of three years (through June 30, 2023).
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 10:15 am
Following a request by Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, and other members, the Internal Revenue Service is granting an extension giving Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) applicants additional time to fulfil necessary requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 06:00 pm
Per Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office, Western New York had the highest number (by percentage) of positive coronavirus cases in New York state, at 2.2%. That includes 54 new cases in Erie County and three in Niagara County.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:50 pm
The University at Buffalo will remove the names Millard Fillmore, James O. Putnam and Peter B. Porter from four locations at UB, a decision that aligns with the university's commitment to fight systemic racism and create a welcoming environment for all.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation (S3392/A2655) regulating waste from oil or natural gas in New York as hazardous waste.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:45 pm
Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of hip-hop, is relaunching its Respect My Vote! nonpartisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest-running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired to vote on issues such as racial justice and climate justice.
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