Sat, Apr 25th 2020 07:00 am
John C. Whitney, P.E., was attending his first Association of Town Meetings in New York on Feb. 18 as the newly elected supervisor of Grand Island when his assistant, Rhonda Diehl, called with an urgent message: "The media and residents are calling for your comments about Fantasy Island closing for good."
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Sat, Apr 25th 2020 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island held its first virtual meeting with a guest speaker on Wednesday evening. More than 30 members and guests were online to hear and see Town Supervisor John C. Whitney, P.E., speak about the current situation with COVID-19 and future town projects once a sense of normalcy begins.
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Sat, Apr 25th 2020 07:00 am
On Monday, The Town Board of Grand Island held its second virtual meeting via its YouTube channel because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of emergency declared by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last month. During the pre-meeting workshop session, each councilmember and Supervisor John C. Whitney, P.E., discussed an ability to involve residents virtually with the town's various public meetings and hearings.
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Sat, Apr 25th 2020 07:00 am
After getting over the disappointment that an elaborate unveiling and dedication of a life-sized statue of Grand Island's World War II hero, Pvt. Charles N. DeGlopper, has been postponed until June 5, 2021, the memorial volunteer committee was hard at work this week planning the completion of its fundraising goals.
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Sat, Apr 25th 2020 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter School District families: The deadline for submission of the Margaret Tower James Memorial Scholarship applications is extended to May 15. The award amount is $1,500. Up to two awards may be made this year.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 09:30 pm
On Friday, the $480 billion Emergency Interim Coronavirus Relief Package was signed into law, with a focus on further assisting small businesses, while also providing much-needed aid to hospitals and ramping up testing capacity across the country.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 04:50 pm
Five years after audiences said goodbye to one of the most beloved comedies in TV history, the fine citizens of Pawnee, Indiana, are reuniting for NBC and Universal Television's all-original "A Parks and Recreation Special" set to air Thursday, April 30 (8:30 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 04:45 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education held a virtual board meeting this week where they began tentative budget discussions for the 2020-21 school year. A proposed budget of $77,119,627 shows only a moderate 3.7% increase from last year. However, amidst the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, board members will have to await the governor's decision regarding the end of the month before they can decide whether or not to move forward with the figures.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:55 pm
The full version of the Tribune Sentinel combo newspaper.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:35 pm
As "New York State on PAUSE" continues for another month, Lewiston restaurants are continuing to get creative with new and unique takeout and delivery options.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:30 pm
Food Network is delivering more comfort food premieres, special self-shot episodes from home, a curated selection of encores, and marathons of fan-favorite series to help viewers looking for entertainment, escape and recipe inspiration. From exciting finales to behind-the-scenes commentary, Food Network's schedule is designed to give those at home some much-needed entertainment.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:30 pm
Black River Christian artist Josh Wilson introduces his new single, "Revolutionary," today. The new song was co-written by Wilson, Steve Fee, James Tealy and Jason Mater, and produced by Jeff Sojka.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:25 pm
The new music video for "There Was Jesus" from Grammy Award-winning artists Zach Williams and Dolly Parton makes its debut today. The single is also now at Christian and country radio.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:10 pm
The Wheatfield Family Picnic committee announced the Wheatfield Family Picnic, originally scheduled for Aug. 16, has unfortunately been cancelled.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 03:00 pm
On Friday, Grammy-nominated Jesus Culture released a brand-new live album, "Church Volume One (Live)," available here. Worship leaders featured during the recording include Kim Walker-Smith, Bryan and Katie Torwalt, Chris McClarney, Chris Quilala, Mack Brock and Derek Johnson.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:50 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced the application materials for the WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund, a granting program for struggling artists and arts and cultural organizations, are now available. The application will open Friday, May 1.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:50 pm
"I realize that residents' patience is extremely stressed to the limit. Three times a week, at least, I have a phone conference with Niagara County Health Department and leaders of all county towns and cities. When I pass on information to you, it is from those conferences and from the orders put out by the governor. Recommendations made and numbers given are from those agencies. I also confer with the police and fire chiefs before a recommendation is made."
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:50 pm
In the past two weeks, doctors in the U.S., including those in Buffalo, have noticed a new and potentially devastating link between stroke and COVID-19. And it is occurring in an unexpected population.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:45 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. and its community partners recently introduced "Buffalo Rising Against Violence at ECMC, or 'BRAVE.' "
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:45 pm
Farmworker safety is important year-round, but the needs are paramount at this time as farms work to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Farm Bureau has written a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo asking for additional state assistance to address the needs of the agricultural community. This would include inter-agency coordination related to testing, medical treatment and emergency housing for farmworkers, who are essential to agricultural production.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 02:45 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent letters to 35 of New York's major mortgage servicers, calling on them to provide immediate and long-term relief to all New York homeowners struggling to pay mortgages amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The letters emphasize the responsibility of mortgage servicers to do more to ensure that COVID-19 does not cause unnecessary foreclosures or increase homelessness in New York.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 12:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County:
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 12:25 pm
Western New York health care and medical research leaders are joining forces in an effort to uncover hidden information from the cells of those who have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, seeking insights on how best to care for those who develop COVID-19 illness. Called the Western New York Immunogenomic COVID-19 Study, the new initiative unites three leading regional health care organizations - Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Catholic Health and the University at Buffalo - in a project with great potential for advancing our understanding of COVID-19 for the benefit of patients worldwide.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 12:05 pm
The Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger (vocals/harmonica/guitar/backing vocals), Keith Richards (guitar/backing vocals) Charlie Watts (drums) and Ronnie Wood (guitar/backing vocals) - teamed up with Darryl Jones (bass) and Matt Clifford (keyboards, french horn, sax, flugelhorn) to release "Living in a Ghost Town."
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:55 am
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Niagara Falls will be lit blue - the nationally recognized symbol for child abuse prevention - for a short time this evening beginning at 9 p.m.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:55 am
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Buffalo District office announced it is strongly encouraging its participating 7(a) lenders and certified development companies to work with business borrowers to provide them with the flexibility they need to keep their businesses running during these difficult economic times.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:50 am
Stephen Hanse, president and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living, issued the following statement in response to rising number of COVID-19 outbreaks and fatalities in New York's nursing homes and assisted living communities:
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:50 am
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow. Traditionally, #GivingTuesday is held each November, but as a result of the unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19, a new global day of giving and unity, #GivingTuesdayNow will be held May 5.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:40 am
As mobile produce markets become an increasingly popular strategy around the country for addressing food access and food security, operators now have a new tool they can take advantage of whether they're just getting started or looking to expand.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:40 am
With the warmer weather approaching, NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, remind contractors and homeowners to have underground utilities marked before starting any excavation project. This is essential to protect themselves and others from injury and to prevent damage to underground electric lines and gas pipes. Remember to contact Dig Safely New York by calling 811 at least two and not more than 10 full working days before the start of any excavation project.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
As we enter the final weekend and the last week of April, many so called "snow birds" will be returning home to Western and Central New York from winter getaways down south. Snow birds is the common term for local residents who spend their winters down south and their summers up north. With limited travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, AAA Western and Central New York is seeing an influx in calls from snow birds who are looking for the safest routes to return home. As a safety advocate, AAA wants to ensure that all travelers have a positive experience on their return with health and safety measures in place.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
As COVID-19 continues to devastate the hotel industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released new data showing 70% of hotel employees have been laid off or furloughed as eight in 10 hotel rooms across the nation remain empty.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing, and sanitization, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, and New York Sea Grant are providing resources to encourage people to boat in a socially responsible way.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of April 27 to May 1. All episodes and interviews will be conducted via video chat.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced Erie County residents performing frontline and essential work can make an online request to register their vehicles or transfer license plates through the County Clerk's website to make sure they have transportation to work.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins voted in favor of a coronavirus emergency package that provides relief to health care providers, expands the Paycheck Protection Program to keep small businesses afloat and employees working, and funds testing capacity toward the goal of restarting the economy. At the same time, Higgins expressed great frustration that the bill didn't include funding he supported for communities dealing with COVID-19 response.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:10 am
Recently, the Erie County Department of Senior Services, in conjunction with the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, announced a partnership with Hearts and Hands: Faith in Action, the IDEA Center at the University at Buffalo, Wegmans and others to assist with transportation, deliveries and social connection needs for seniors and the disabled.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:10 am
HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," which celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, returns for an all-new episode Tuesday, April 28 (10 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:05 am
The anticipated new project from Fair Trade Services' chart-topping artist Micah Tyler, titled "New Today," drops today. Since he can't share the new songs live on tour, Tyler decided to bring them directly to fans all over the country and the world through virtual release parties.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2020 11:05 am
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs has asked the leadership of the New York State Senate and Assembly to call both houses back into session and implement the rule changes necessary to allow senators, members of the Assembly, and their staffs to continue to work remotely.
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