Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:55 pm
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh announced the that next meeting of the Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday, Aug. 4, will take place in the legislative chamber of the Niagara Courthouse at 7 p.m. The legislature's meeting will be preceded by a public hearing on the Niagara County Community College budget at 6:45 p.m. The legislature has been meeting virtually since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced the community dispute resolution program (CDR) in Buffalo City Court continues to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:50 pm
Given the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), WYRK has made the difficult decision to announce the cancellation of Taste of Country originally scheduled for June 12, and then postponed to Sept. 25.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 12:15 pm
"America's Got Talent," summer's No. 1 show, has revealed the top 44 acts headed to the season 15 live shows, which premiere Tuesday, Aug. 11 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT), from Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 12:10 pm
Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in premium pet nutrition, returns as a three-time national sponsor of NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations' annual "Clear The Shelters" nationwide pet adoption campaign.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 12:10 pm
In its historic third season on ABC, "American Idol" became the first reality competition series to air remotely with the unprecedented season dominating Sunday nights, claiming the No. 1 position for broadcast series among adults 18-49 as well as the night's No. 1 most social show.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 11:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced New York state adopted a first-in-the-nation drinking water standard for emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane, setting the maximum contaminant level of 1 part per billion for 1,4-dioxane.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 11:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced approval of 148 Smart Schools investment plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 11:50 am
At noon Thursday, Aug. 20, New York Sea Grant will offer a free webinar with Scott Steinschneider, Ph.D., of the Cornell University department of biological and environmental engineering, detailing a parcel-level flood forecast risk management tool he has developed for use by communities along Lake Ontario and its embayments.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 11:50 am
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has released its 2019 annual report, featuring highlights of its work over the past year.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 11:15 am
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for July 31, 2020
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:55 am
At approximately 10:23 p.m. Wednesday, Niagara Falls police officers responded to an accident heading westbound involving a vehicle and bicycle collision at the intersection of 28th and Pine Avenue.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Clarkson University will deploy new technologies to combat harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," in Lake Neatahwanta this summer.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:35 am
As it looks toward the fall and budget preparation time, the Town of Lewiston received some good news from the Dresher & Malecki audit team with regard to the town's 2019 audit.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:35 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced more than $30 million to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:35 am
Women whose partners have a drinking problem are the focus of a clinical trial being conducted by Robert G. Rychtarik, Ph.D., senior research scientist in clinical psychology in the department of psychiatry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:35 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 12 New York companies have received support from the state to produce needed supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release said, "While the state currently has some of the lowest transmission rates in the U.S., preparing for a possible "second wave" is vital to protecting essential health care workers and the public."
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 08:50 am
Actress, comedian and, most importantly, a Wheatfield native, Meghan Deanna Smith always knew that she was supposed to be an actor.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 08:50 am
Lewiston-Porter has submitted its reopening plan to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The reopening plan provides for in-person instruction, remote learning, and a hybrid of the two approaches as required by NYSED. Superintendent Paul Casseri shared our reopening plan with the school community this week.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 08:45 am
At issue here is concern over a site plan application submitted by Niagara Properties - EnSol Inc. - of Niagara Falls. The company has been working with the town's Planning Board and Environmental Commission over past months and wishes to create a soil recycling center and composting facility on some 10 acres of land it owns on the north side of the 1100 block of Pletcher Road.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 08:45 am
One of Western New York's most popular and well-respected local businesses is celebrating a milestone few can hardly even dream of: DiCamillo's Bakery is turning 100 years old.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 07:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston donated 50 backpacks (full of school supplies), and other personal items, to the Magdalene Project of Niagara Falls this past week. The donation is part of the Kiwanis New York District's First Lady's Project for 2019-20, which is to help homeless or less-fortunate students in local communities.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2020 12:30 pm
Over the last 15 years, the major fundraiser for the Historical Association of Lewiston has been the annual Tour of Homes run concurrently with the Lewiston Christmas Walk in December. This year, that tradition regrettably is suspended.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2020 10:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced passage of H.R. 4686, Sami's Law. The bill requires transportation network companies (TNC) ensure drivers display front and rear license plates, scannable codes on windows for riders to verify they are entering the correct vehicle, and illuminated signs visible both day and night to ensure the safety of passengers.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 05:10 pm
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said his office and the Department of Health "continue to get complaints" about eateries not abiding by New York's COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 04:40 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging will distribute farmers market coupon booklets 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, Aug. 6 (or a rain date of Friday, Aug. 7), at John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 03:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced Department of Motor Vehicles-licensed driving schools can now conduct distance learning pre-licensing courses.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 03:00 pm
The last of the River Region's summer festivals was canceled this week. "Harvest & Hops" will return in 2021.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 02:35 pm
The National Comedy Center, the nation's official cultural institution and nonprofit museum dedicated to comedy, has surveyed guests who have visited the venue since it reopened its doors nearly four weeks ago - and the results are in.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 02:35 pm
Bounce will broadcast live the farewell memorial service for Rep. John Lewis Thursday, July 30, starting at 11 a.m. ET. The funeral will also be live-streamed at BounceTV.com. Link to preview here.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 02:30 pm
On Wednesday, global superstar Melanie C announced the release of her anticipated eighth studio full-length. The self-titled "Melanie C" is due Oct. 2.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 01:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today issued a letter to New York's congressional delegation calling on them to ensure $500 billion in unrestricted state aid is included in any Senate passed relief package.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:30 am
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the life and career of iconic actress Olivia de Havilland with a 24-hour programming tribute on Sunday, Aug. 23 as part of its "Summer Under The Stars" series.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:30 am
Tops corporate announced a new environmentally friendly policy this week.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:30 am
A majority of New York school board members would like to see students go back to their classrooms on a full-time or part-time basis in September, but they have reservations about whether they can do that safely without additional funding, according to a poll by the New York State School Boards Association.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:30 am
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:00 am
Essex Homes of WNY has recently broken ground on The Patios at Essex Ridge, a new luxury patio home community located on Upper Mountain Road and Bronson Drive near the Tuscarora Indian Reservation in Lewiston. An announcement was made by President and CEO Philip J. Nanula.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 11:00 am
Lewiston Dance recently held a ribbon and award ceremony for its dancers. Cars pulled through the parking lot and, with music playing, each dancer got out of the car in full costume. The teachers cheered them on as they made their way to the red carpet to receive their ribbons or awards and get their photo taken.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 10:55 am
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement regarding nursing home immunity:
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