Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:45 pm
To become licensed as a registered nurse or practical nurse, students who graduate from a state-approved registered nursing or practical nursing program must pass the National Council License Examination (NCLEX). Both of the Niagara County Community College (NCCC) RN and PN programs have routinely received rates above the state and national averages for success in passing these exams. In 2020, NCCC nursing grads achieved a 94.05% pass rate for the NCLEX-RN and a 100% pass rate was achieved for the NCLEX-PN.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:45 pm
In honor of Black History Month, Old Fort Niagara will host a special tour at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, highlighting African Americans who served at the military post from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The tour will recount the life of Richard Pierpoint, a former slave, who served as a member of Butler's Rangers during the American Revolution. Pierpoint went on to support the British during the War of 1812.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:25 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-C-Lockport, joined colleagues from the Assembly minority conference last week to launch their newest omnibus package known as the Food Insecurity, Farm Resiliency and Rural Poverty Initiative.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning producer and piano virtuoso Matt Rollings released a new rendition of "America The Beautiful" to benefit Nashville symphonic musicians, who were furloughed without pay for over 6 months due to the pandemic.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:20 pm
Due to the extraordinary need in the community caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Buffalo will provide much-needed aid to six local organizations that have been challenged to provide assistance to people in need of basic food and supplies.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 03:00 pm
Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration invited public comment on a proposed rule designed to remove regulatory provisions that exclude certain faith-based organizations from seven business loan and disaster assistance programs.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:25 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) is uncovering mysteries in Niagara Falls by funding the Oakwood Cemetery Burial Permit Digital Archive Project and the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Project. It said Niagara Falls is known for its role in the Underground Railroad, but only a few precious artifacts have survived.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, applauded President Joe Biden's executive order revoking President Donald Trump's actions banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. Military. Higgins released the following statement:
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:20 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) bestowed its 2020 Peak Performer Award to Fardina Rahman, a recent graduate of SUNY Buffalo State. In honor of Rahman's outstanding achievements in the field of public relations as a student, PRSA Buffalo Niagara Chapter presented her a one-year PRSA national membership, a one-year Buffalo Niagara Chapter membership, and a waived initiation fee.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:20 pm
Host Sunny Anderson transports viewers into a whimsical world of Easter treats in the primetime baking competition "Easter Basket Challenge," premiering Monday, March 1 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Through five one-hour episodes, seven talented and Easter-obsessed bakers take on culinary challenges to create tasty and imaginative holiday masterpieces.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of $200 million in BRIDGE NY funding for local governments to make their infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $306,420 in federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and Jericho Road Community Health Center to help reduce hypertension among high-risk populations.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens recently introduced a brand-new series of exhibits titled "Gardens After Dark." It then introduced "Gardens After Dark: Enchanted Winter Escape" for 2021.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 01:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue temporary seasonal dock permits for up to 35 public docks along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2021 season.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2021 01:00 pm
Dan and Brandon Michaud along with Brandon's girlfriend, Jessica Kriegisch, are all calling Ransomville Speedway home in 2021. The trio will compete in the Investor's Service Sportsman division weekly.
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Sun, Jan 24th 2021 02:05 pm
A Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patient achieved that goal Saturday, as nurses and other staff members gathered at the hospital's main entrance to cheer on COVID-19 patient Richard Portale, who was headed home after a 60-day stay.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
What started as a whim turned into a mile-long parade of cars circling the Island in a pregame support of the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
An approval by the Erie County Industrial Development Agency's (ECIDA) Board of Directors on Wednesday for a tax incentive package presented by Grand Island's Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. should result in the life sciences company proceeding with plans to add an $85 million, 69,000-square-foot expansion to its research, development and manufacturing facility at 3175 Staley Road.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
When a state judge opened the door to indoor dining for Erie County eating establishments last Thursday, Jan. 14, patrons beat feet into Grand Island restaurants. The patter of their feet was music to the ears of restaurant owners, who were more than ready to comply with the required COVID-safe measures of 50% capacity, 6-foot distance between tables, no more than four people per table and 10 p.m. closing.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2021 07:00 am
Legislator Kevin Hardwick again announces the Grand Island Dispatch will serve as one of the official newspapers of Erie County for the 2021 legislative year.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Lady A was surprised with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during the group's performance taping for the upcoming two-hour NBC special, "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music" airing Feb. 14 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Buffalo Prep announced the launch of two new programs, READI (Realizing Equity, Access, Diversity and Inclusion) and Youth Equity Academy, to provide opportunities for the community to learn more about issues of racial, educational and economic equity.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:35 pm
Gotee Records announced the debut album from Cochren & Co., "Don't Lose Hope," is available now.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:20 pm
The Buffalo Bills' success has sown "seeds of hope" and become a path to build a community amid the isolation and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced plans for major improvements to the north breakwater in the Buffalo Harbor thanks to $13.5 million in federal funding. The resources were included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's funding allocation work plan released this week.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
Bowyer & Bow / Capitol Christian Music Group artist Pat Barrett announced the upcoming release of his sophomore studio project, "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly," on Feb. 26. This album features 17 tracks, including four songs released in 2020 ("Canvas and Clay," "Lightning (ft. Harolddd)," "No Weapon" and "Heavenly").
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
The Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against three ticket brokers based in New York who allegedly used automated software to illegally buy up tens of thousands of tickets for popular concerts and sporting events, then subsequently made millions of dollars reselling the tickets to fans at higher prices.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 05:15 pm
Provident Label Group/Essential Worship's SEU Worship will release the second installment of their mixtape project - "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B," on Feb. 19. The first chapter, "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1A," released in November. Last week, the group released the first song and title track from the upcoming release, featuring Hollyn.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
CAIN, the sibling trio behind the multi-week No. 1 single "Rise Up (Lazarus)," has dropped two new versions of their hit song. The first to release, a duet with labelmate Zach Williams, debuted last Friday and today, CAIN - Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz and Logan Cain - released an acoustic version recorded with Essential Worship for its "Song Session Series."
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26, Buffalo/Niagara Falls), who serves as co-chair of congressional northern border caucus, said President Joe Biden's week one actions demonstrate a new beginning for the U.S.-Canada relationship.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 04:50 pm
Western New Yorkers will be able to help feed their hungry neighbors while shopping for groceries at area retailers now and into the coming months. Dash's Market, Lexington Cooperative Market, The Market in the Square, Tops Friendly Markets and Wegmans Food Markets will be holding their annual "Check Out Hunger" campaigns to support FeedMore WNY's programs and services.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 12:10 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Jan. 22, 2021
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:50 am
I can actually see, touch and smell something green, vibrant and cheery now that The Plant Shack has opened a new location on Center Street in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:45 am
For more than a decade, past and present trustees in the Village of Lewiston have complained about inadequate grease traps in restaurants - and, even worse, eateries without any grease trap.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:40 am
The Town of Lewiston ad hoc committee on police reform has begun its series of meetings in the community.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:35 am
At Tuesday's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, city officials bid a congratulatory farewell to Superintendent of Water, Wastewater & Water Distribution Bill Davignon, who is set to retire this week. Davignon had worked at the plant for over 30 years and was appointed the supervisor role in 2016 by the Mayor Arthur G. Pappas and the Common Council.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:30 am
Western New York has Buffalo Bills fever.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:10 am
Rita M. Desemone of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 93, surrounded by family and caregivers.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:10 am
Thomas Zarbo of Grand Island went to be with our Lord on Jan. 18, 2021.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:05 am
Shirley J. Martin (nee Kruse) was called home by her Lord and Savior to rest and sleep with the angels on Jan. 15, 2021.
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