Wed, Dec 14th 2022 07:00 am
Chanukah celebrants still participate in various customs each year, some of which are customized according to family preferences. While some traditions, such as the lighting of the Chanukah menorah, are familiar, others may not be as widely known - especially to those outside of the faith. Here's a look at a select few.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 08:05 pm
NBC has renewed a second season of its freshman drama series "Quantum Leap."
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 07:55 pm
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Good Deeds Buffalo and the Red Cross of Western New York Pride Resource Group will host their semiannual "Blood is Blood" Gay Alliance blood drive at the American Red Cross of Western New York office at 786 Delaware Ave.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 03:45 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 63-year-old John M. Sauberan of Buffalo was sentenced Tuesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. Sauberan received the maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved economic development awards to 25 companies that will support more than 12,000 jobs - nearly 500 newly created - and spur more than $410 million in capital investments.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 03:45 pm
With the holidays quickly approaching and the NFL season heading toward the playoffs, now is a popular time for people to purchase their favorite team's merchandise. But if you're looking to buy your loved one a jersey, be on the lookout for fakes being passed off as the real deal.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 03:45 pm
2022 was quite a year for the award-winning sibling trio CAIN - and it's not over yet. While they made their debut on the famed Grand Ole Opry stage this past weekend, they just released a new music bundle for their hit song "I'm So Blessed" and are gearing up for a free interactive Christmas show this week.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 02:25 pm
Carrie Underwood wraps 2022 on a high note, setting the stage for another stellar year in 2023. She closes out the year as Billboard's Top Country Female 2022, Country Aircheck's No. 1 Top Female of the Year, and Mediabase's Most Played Female Country Artist this year.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 02:25 pm
He's been the New Male Vocalist of the Year (2012), Top New Male Artist (2013), his hit song "The Weekend" was named in the BMI Country Awards Top 50 Songs (2017), and now Brantley Gilbert is coming to Niagara Falls' new 5,000-seat theater.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced New York has received an additional $63 million in federal funding that will be used to increase the base home heating assistance eligible households will receive. With the additional funding, eligible homeowners and renters could receive up to $1,126 from the Home Energy Assistance Program to help keep their homes warm this winter in the face of higher energy costs.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 02:10 pm
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced members of the public who have concerns regarding environmental issues within the community can now report those concerns to the U.S. Attorney's Office, as well as other federal and state agencies.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 02:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has received a major charitable contribution of $2.5 million from the William E. & Ann L. Swan Foundation toward the future north Buffalo YMCA branch.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 01:45 pm
The New York Power Authority on Tuesday announced the Power Vista visitors center in Lewiston will close temporarily for renovations effective Monday, Dec. 19. NYPA is installing new fire safety equipment in the more-than-60-year-old building.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 01:45 pm
Free online classes are available to any older adult in New York through the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) - a simple way to connect with others right from home throughout the holiday season and winter.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 01:45 pm
The holidays are a time for family, friends and festive gatherings. But they can also be a time for potential poisoning incidents involving medication - especially in children. That is why the Erie County Department of Health and the Department of Social Services are reminding parents and caregivers to make medication safety a priority during this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 01:45 pm
AccuWeather meteorologists expect the enormous storm to create a spinoff system near the Atlantic coast that is likely to bury some locations of the interior Northeast with a foot or more of snow later this week, as well as trigger areas of icy conditions and coastal flooding.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 01:25 pm
Theresa A. Siuta, 95, of Sanborn, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2022 07:00 am
Charitable organizations rely on the efforts of volunteers to meet their missions every day. People of all ages can volunteer, and a great number of volunteers are seniors.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 05:15 pm
The inaugural SUNY cannabis conference will take place Jan. 10, 2023, at Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. In conjunction with the State University of New York, Genesee Community College, Jamestown Community College and SUNY Erie, NCCC will facilitate a unique conference that covers an array of topics from the "seed to sale" lifespan in the cannabis business.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 05:05 pm
The holiday season has arrived, and that often means entertaining family and friends while serving tasty meals. When cooking for a crowd, it is important to recognize that individuals may have certain dietary restrictions due to health or personal beliefs and plan accordingly.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 04:50 pm
The pinch of inflation has been felt in homes across the globe in 2022. A trip to the supermarket has been more costly for much of the year. Those who are splurging on special ingredients for recipes may waffle over whether or not to indulge. However, if certain ingredients can be used to create multiple meals, then that added expense may be easier to swallow.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 02:55 pm
The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a livestream on Facebook in a record-breaking $250,000 distribution of funds, and an additional $100,000 in-kind donations through its educational foundation. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper was among the organizations selected for an unrestricted grant in the amount of $2,500.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a dozen new electric vehicle fast chargers have been deployed along the primary travel corridor from the Southern Tier to Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 02:35 pm
Gov. Hochul on Monday announced a special working group of state agencies and agricultural community stakeholders will collaborate to support New York farmers and help boost the agricultural industry.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 02:35 pm
Third Eye Blind has announced an expanded run of their "25 Years in the Blind" tour in support of their latest albums, "Our Bande Apart" (2021) and "Unplugged" (2022). The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts will present "An Evening with Third Eye Blind" on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (8 p.m.), in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts on UB's North Campus.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 01:55 pm
All CBS wants for Christmas is ... Mariah!
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 01:55 pm
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and the Buffalo Bills announced Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York (RMHC of WNY) as the "Highmark Community Hero" for Sunday's game versus the New York Jets.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 01:45 pm
Are you or a loved currently dealing with coronavirus or the aftereffects of COVID-19? Catholic Health is hosting a free monthly support group for survivors, loved ones and caregivers. The next session will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding 11 properties to the state and national registers of historic places.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the New York State Division of Human Rights is launching a statewide hate and bias prevention unit, which is charged with leading public education and outreach efforts, serving as an early warning detection system in local communities, and quickly mobilizing to support areas and communities in which a bias incident has occurred.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 12:15 pm
The American College of Emergency Physicians has named six UBMD Emergency Medicine physicians as 2022 New York ACEP "Unsung Heroes" for their dedicated patient care.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 12:15 pm
At New York Farm Bureau's annual convention, Appleton Fruit Farmer Jim Bittner received the group's highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 12:15 pm
On the heels of multiple nominations from the Recording Academy, including her third consecutive nod for Best Country Album for "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville," recent CMA Award-winner Ashley McBryde was officially inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday by fellow member Terri Clark. The induction moment came after Clark and McBryde collaborated on tune "Girl Goin' Nowhere," the song that had earned McBryde a standing ovation on the night of her Opry debut (June 16, 2017).
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 12:10 pm
Hey all you procrastinators: Get your family and friends something they will really love this Christmas - Buffalove! This Saturday, Dec. 17, shop local with close to 100 vendors and artisans and get last-minute Christmas shopping done at Buffalo RiverWorks.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 11:40 am
Air transportation specialists, or port dawgs, of the 30th Aerial Port Squadron and loadmasters of the 301st Airlift Squadron loaded a firetruck and a portable water reserve tank onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Dec. 9, to be donated to La Ciénaga, Dominican Republic.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 11:40 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.26, down 14 cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $3.33. The New York state average is $3.59, down 11 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.53.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 11:40 am
On Saturday, Dec. 17, The Town of Niagara Lions Club, along with the Helping Hands and Town of Niagara Historian Peter Ames, will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony starting at 10 a.m. at the Witmer Road Cemetery. All are welcome to attend the gathering and remember the interred veterans.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 07:00 am
The holiday season is known as a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months. Because of this, it may also be the first time families notice memory or behavior changes in their older loved ones.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown will presenting its annual "Candlelight Christmas Concert" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, in the church sanctuary.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 07:00 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has released tips to inform and empower New York consumers purchasing gift cards and gift certificates this holiday season. Any gift cards or gift certificates purchased in New York state on or after Dec. 10, 2022, will remain valid for a minimum of nine years from the date of purchase. And, when the remaining value of a gift card or gift certificate is less than $5, the recipient can opt to receive cash for the balance.
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