Mon, Apr 6th 2020 04:25 pm
The Niagara County Health Department today released the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County:
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:45 pm
Building on the success of the digital series "One World: Together at Home," Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) are partnering for a special one-night event of the same name to air across NBC, ABC, CBS and other global networks and platforms on Saturday, April 18 (8-10 p.m. PT/ET).
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:40 pm
Grammy Award-nominated StowTown recording artist The Collingsworth Family recently partnered with evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan's Purse for "Sunday Night Worship Around The Piano," a Facebook LIVE concert from the family's Mt. Orab, Ohio, home. More than 513,000 people have viewed the event to date, which The Collingsworth Family created to help Samaritan's Purse raise funds for their work in the U.S. and around the world fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:35 pm
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reminds residents the Erie County Sheriff's Office domestic violence unit is working and available to assist victims.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award. This accolade is bestowed to deserving alumni who exemplify educational achievements, career success, community involvement, and support to NCCC. The award will be presented at the NCCC Foundation Inc. Scholarship Gala, to be held Oct. 17 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:30 pm
On Friday, April 3, House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Ways and Means Members Reps. Bradley S. Schneider (IL-10) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) led a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue Services Commissioner Charles Rettig urging the IRS to provide automatic COVID-19 relief payments to vulnerable elderly and disabled individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:25 pm
Award-winning actress Chrissy Metz recently released a brand-new song, "Talking To God." Written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, the introspective song is the first from Metz's upcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:20 pm
Uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic will create prolonged stress and anxiety throughout New York state and beyond. For those who smoke tobacco products or vape using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), the New York State Smokers' Quitline (Quitline) has a clear message in today's ever-changing world: Remember that online resources are available to help curb your use or quit altogether.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 03:15 pm
In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Congress has taken swift action, through three funding packages, to provide emergency relief hospitals, communities and workers.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:40 pm
With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing normal life to a screeching halt across Western New York, students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo have found a new way to help out in the community.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:40 pm
AAA Western and Central New York immediately felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the travel business line. Initially, travelers chose alternate destinations, then some were anxious to return home, and now many are disappointed over having to postpone trips, even within the U.S.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:40 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $1.93, down 7 cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.74. The New York average is $2.30 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.76.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:35 pm
A new clinical study on COVID-19 launched late last month by a University at Buffalo researcher is investigating why the novel coronavirus is so potentially devastating for adults, but barely causes a reaction in most children.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:35 pm
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) announced more than 15,000 hotels have signed up for its new initiative - "Hospitality for Hope" - which identifies hotel properties that have offered to provide temporary housing for emergency and health care workers as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 02:30 pm
This week, a string of big-ticket action movies are available to stream on HBO, TBS and TNT for people staying safe at home.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 11:50 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is strengthening its COVID-19 procedures in light of the news that a tiger in New York City has contracted the COVID-19 virus. This is the first known case of transmission of COVID-19 from humans to animals at an accredited zoo or aquarium.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 11:45 am
The Niagara County Health Department today released the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County:
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 11:10 am
The Island Dispatch for April 3, 2020.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 09:50 am
Since families couldn't visit the Easter Bunny this spring, the Easter Bunny decided to visit them - in grand fashion, nonetheless.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation, and Agriculture and Markets announced the seventh annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) will be held June 7-13. ISAW is an annual educational campaign featuring numerous statewide events focused on invasive species.
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Sun, Apr 5th 2020 12:45 pm
In a new conference Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo further explained his idea calling for the transfer of ventilators and personal protective equipment from upstate New York to the downstate area.
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Sun, Apr 5th 2020 07:00 am
Easter preparation began, well, right after Christmas for the family behind Kelly's Country Store.
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 06:20 pm
In response to the governor's executive order for the removal of excess ventilators from upstate hospitals to those downstate, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, the only independent hospital in Western New York, stands side-by-side with our partnering health systems in Erie County on holding onto the scarce and precious resources we have to save lives in Niagara County and surrounding areas.
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 01:25 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns released the following statement Saturday: "Today I stand with our county executive and all residents of Western New York to oppose Gov. Cuomo's plan to enlist the National Guard to confiscate much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators from the doctors, nurses, health care workers and residents of upstate and Western New York."
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 09:45 am
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018 alone. Among those killed: 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians and 77 bicyclists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 09:40 am
Hey, Psych-o's! In our greatest time of need, your favorite heroic duo - fake psychic detective Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend, Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill) - announced via Roday and Hill's Twitter they're returning to your airwaves. ... so, get ready for a few "Psych" all-nighters, beginning next week!
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 09:40 am
The fifth and final season of NBC's "Blindspot" will premiere Thursday, May (9 p.m. ET/PT). This is a change from what was originally reported, and was done to accommodate a special episode of "Parks & Recreation."
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 07:00 am
With limitations in place regarding hospital visitation, Mount St. Mary's was looking for a way to bolster the spirits of both patients and medical personnel.
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 07:00 am
Buffalo may be considered the "City of Good Neighbors," but Niagara Falls certainly comes together as a community when times are tough. This community spirit and support has been a hallmark of hope during the global coronavirus pandemic, and the staff at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is doing their part to keep positivity flowing.
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 07:00 am
It is with great pleasure that Acting Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti welcomes the newest member of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Canine team: K-9 Atom.
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Sat, Apr 4th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation announced the release of the draft scoping document for the Draft New York State Historic Preservation Plan (2021-25) and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for public comment.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 10:15 pm
During Friday's live video with County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein, we provided reminders for "snowbirds" and travelers returning to the area, especially if they are elderly or living with serious or chronic medical conditions.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 04:15 pm
After weeks of shocking upsets and incredible victories on "Tournament of Champions," Brooke Williamson won the final round of the difficult and unpredictable culinary competition earlier this week.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 04:05 pm
The Western New York Independent Living Inc. family of agencies (WNYIL), the largest organization of, and for, people with disabilities in Erie County, continues to stay open, utilizing today's technology.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 04:05 pm
New York state public authorities and agencies announced the passage of legislation as part the fiscal year 2020-21 state budget to dramatically speed up the siting and construction of clean energy projects to combat climate change and help jumpstart the state's economic recovery from the COVID-19 health crisis.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 04:00 pm
Independent Health announced it will waive copayments or cost- sharing for COVID-19 medical testing, diagnosis and treatment for its fully insured employer groups, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and individual plan members through May 31.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 03:40 pm
The six-part limited series "The Third Day," created by Dennis Kelly and Felix Barrett, will now debut this fall. The show was originally scheduled to debut Monday, May 11.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 03:35 pm
"Egypt," the latest single from world-renowned worship collective Bethel Music, is now available. Written by and featuring Grammy-nominated Bethel Music singer/songwriter and worship leader Cory Asbury, "Egypt," a press release stated, "celebrates God's faithfulness to his people, as witnessed in the Israelites' deliverance to the Promised Land."
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 03:30 pm
When business teachers Cheryl Chamberlain asked her entrepreneur class what to do with the snack inventory at their high school store, Casey's Corner, students replied "donate it!"
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 03:30 pm
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed to the public for the duration until further directives are received from the governor.
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