Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:45 pm
New York State Senate Republicans on Monday renewed calls for the Senate to use its subpoena power after, empty testimony from DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker left grieving families whose loved ones died in nursing homes without new information about why this tragedy occurred.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:45 pm
Just in time to wrap up summer and head into fall, cook and caterer Kardea Brown is back with a brand-new season of "Delicious Miss Brown" to share more of her cherished family recipes and Southern traditions.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:30 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers to a rise in online shopping complaints as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:30 pm
The American Advertising Federation of Buffalo (AAF Buffalo) has announced its 2020-21 board of directors, including new vice presidents of communications and programming.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation (S7082/A9036) extending the lookback window for victims to file claims under the Child Victims Act, regardless of when or how long ago the alleged abuse occurred.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:15 pm
Allpro Parking LLC is paying homage to Eugene Tenney, who passed away Oct. 31, by planting a tree with a plaque in his memory in a garden in front of a parking lot that he owned in the shadows of Buffalo's City Hall.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:10 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is thrilled that Gov. Cuomo approved virtual classes for the five-hour pre-licensing course that is required in New York state to obtain a driver's license. With classroom instruction not allowed in New York at this time, many students were frustrated waiting for the required coursework.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation (S6874-A/A8903-A) explicitly granting the Department of State the authority to discipline real estate professionals found to have violated provisions of the state Human Rights Law by revoking or suspending their license.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation (S7013/A8732) authorizing the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts made with liquor in New York state. The legislation will help New York's dairy farmers, liquor and craft beverage producers, dairy processors and manufacturers, food retailers and restaurants meet the increasing consumer demand for these new and innovative products.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 04:25 pm
Attorney Jim Duggan, a volunteer for The Coalition for Responsible Economic Development for Grand Island (CRED4GI), told nearly 100 supporters at a rally Friday evening, "We are dealing with a David vs. Goliath situation here and Amazon is proposing a monstrosity of a project for Grand Island."
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 04:10 pm
Every year, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns honors Purple Heart recipients, adding them to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Recipients Book of Merit on Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 03:45 pm
The Como Deli on Center Street reopened to customers on Monday. The Village of Lewiston eatery had been closed since early spring, when "New York State on PAUSE" was enacted to slow the coronavirus spread.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 11:10 am
Grand Island Central School will embark on a hybrid reopening of school in September, school board members learned at a monthly meeting last Monday.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 11:05 am
The following update was posted on the Town of Niagara Facebook page on July 29.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 11:05 am
The following update was posted on the Town of Niagara Facebook page on July 28.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 11:05 am
The Newfane Learning Center and North Tonawanda Learning Center applied to the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) School Consultation Project and were selected.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 11:00 am
Just a week after the developer of Project Olive put the Amazon warehouse development "on pause," the "play" button was hit again.
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Sun, Aug 2nd 2020 03:35 pm
Speaking to the press on Sunday about in-class instruction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, "It's about the parents being comfortable."
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Sat, Aug 1st 2020 06:55 pm
On Friday, the City of Niagara Falls commemorated the life and career of a local jazz and R&B musician, John "Spider" Martin, by designating the corner of Ontario Avenue and Main Street with the honorary name of "John 'Spider' Martin Way."
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Sat, Aug 1st 2020 05:25 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed members of the local and Western New York Native American communities to Lewiston for a ceremony celebrating the official opening of the Peace Garden.
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Sat, Aug 1st 2020 07:00 am
Major challenges await Western New York and other parts of the state in late summer and early fall, but there are strategies the community can take to reduce the risks of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to University at Buffalo data scientists.
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Sat, Aug 1st 2020 07:00 am
Grand Island native Adam DeRose has written and illustrated a new book in his Moose-Book series.
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Sat, Aug 1st 2020 07:00 am
Organizers of the Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops have announced winners of the Taste Takeout Awards. Thirty-five restaurants and food trucks, five wineries, and Tops Markets served special Taste Takeout menu items during Taste of Buffalo at Home.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:40 pm
CBS will honor the enduring legacy of Rep. John Lewis and his mission of getting into "good trouble" with "John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero," a one-hour primetime special featuring unique musical performances, newsmaker interviews, inspirational conversations and more, to celebrate a life that changed the country.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:25 pm
Billie Eilish returned Friday with her latest single and music video, "my future."
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:20 pm
Grammy Award-winning rock band Halestorm has announced its new "Reimagined" EP, set to arrive as a webstore exclusive and at all streaming services on Aug. 14. Pre-orders are live here.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:15 pm
Integrity Music announced the release of "I Heard A Song I Can't Ignore" from creative folk/rock worship duo Mission House, comprised of Taylor Leonhardt and Jess Ray. The eight-song album is available now at all digital formats and is the follow-up to their self-titled EP released last winter.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:00 pm
Grammy-nominated Building 429 announces "Different," their newest song that was the No. 1 most added on the Billboard AC indicator chart in its first week. Distinctive from previous Building 429 hit songs, "Different," co-written with lead singer Jason Roy's 14-year-old daughter, Haven, came about in a unique way.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 06:00 pm
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has had a home in Nashville for more than a decade, performing with some of the city's most sought-after musicians.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 05:55 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. officials announced The Market In The Square and "Country 106.5" WYRK have launched a special "Famous Polish Cheesecake Donut" Northtowns versus Southtowns fundraising sale challenge to support ECMC.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 05:55 pm
It was earlier this spring when singer, songwriter and touring artist Leanna Crawford released her self-titled six-song EP debut as part of the Provident Label Group/Story House Music roster family.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 05:35 pm
On Wednesday, North Tonawanda School Superintendent Gregory J. Woytila provided an update on the district's reopening plans during a Q&A via Facebook Live. The update comes as school districts across the state are set to submit their reopening plans to New York state by the end of this week.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 05:10 pm
Attorney General Letitia James announced $10 million in grant funding as part of a total $20 million allocation to support New York homeowners struggling with foreclosure. ... New York State Homes and Community Renewal announced the deadline to file applications for the COVID rent relief program has been extended by one week through Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:35 pm
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) cautions everyone to be wary of unsourced information or opinion masquerading as public health advice during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:35 pm
Pinnacle Community Services is teaming up with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Catholic Health - Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Fidelis Care to debut "Savvy Parenthood: An Expo for New and Expectant Parents."
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:35 pm
The New York State Association of Counties called on Congress to reject proposals to pass a stripped-down "skinny" coronavirus relief bill and come to an agreement on a recovery package that provides local governments with direct, flexible aid to offset a steep loss of revenues and increased costs associated with fighting COVID-19 locally.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:35 pm
Catholic Health announced Laurie Merletti, MSHA, FACHE, was named president of physician enterprise. Most recently, she served as vice president of physician integration and practice management for the health system. In this expanded role, she will provide executive oversight of Trinity Medical WNY as well as Catholic Health's primary care centers and hospital-sponsored physician practices in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:30 pm
This week, the Niagara Hospice special events staff placed more than 300 butterfly garden stakes in the Niagara Hospice Memorial Garden on their Lockport campus. With a $10 donation to Niagara Hospice, families, friends and community members purchased the butterfly garden stakes in memory of loved ones.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 04:30 pm
Niagara PAL soccer registrations are being accepted for 2020 fall soccer. Boys and girls ages 4 years to 13 years old play four-on-four developmental games at Reservoir State Park, 5927 Military Road, Lewiston. The season runs from Sept. 12 2020 through Oct. 17.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:55 pm
The Erie County Agricultural Society announced "Blast Out Hunger," a food drive and fireworks drive-in at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, will support FeedMore WNY. The event is set for Saturday, Aug. 15.
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