Tue, May 31st 2022 02:20 pm
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), the Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), the National Federation of Independent Businesses of New York (NFIB), Upstate United, and Democratic legislators Billy Jones and Carrie Woerner are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon to maintain the overtime threshold at 60 hours on family farms across New York state.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 02:20 pm
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15 and, during the entire month of June, communities around the world work together to promote an understanding of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:55 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.62, up 2 cents from last Tuesday. One year ago, the price was $3.05. The New York state average is $4.93, no change since last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.08.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new season of free "On the Canals" excursions along the New York state canal system.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation announced two habitat restoration projects were recognized for engineering excellence at Buckhorn Island State Park and Beaver Island State Park of Grand Island.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than 80 million COVID-19 over-the-counter tests have been distributed to date by New York state as part of the administration's ongoing efforts to keep New Yorkers protected throughout the pandemic. At-home rapid tests are being provided regularly to schools and nursing homes in the state.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:40 pm
Upcoming events at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls:
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's recently launched mobile sports wagering has generated a record-breaking amount of tax revenue in less than six months, surpassing states that have offered sports wagering for years.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 01:25 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Trualta to offer Trualta's web-based caregiver education and support platform at no cost to any unpaid caregiver in New York state.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 11:15 am
With tomorrow's forecast calling for inclement weather, including rain and possible hail, Niagara's WorkSourceOne has made decision to reschedule the career fair for next Wednesday, June 8.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 11:15 am
On May 30 at 7:38 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire on Main Street in the Town of Porter. A responding fire chief arrived on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, with flames through the windows and roof of the building.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 10:30 am
Third-generation driver Erick Rudolph from Ransomville took the lead away on lap eight and drove away to his first Krown Undercoating Modified feature win of the season as Evergreen Lawn & Tree Service presented the racing action at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 10:25 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Department of Health (DOH) remind New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," as the 2022 HABs notification season starts. With resources such as the online HABs map and reporting system, New York is a national leader in supporting initiatives to swiftly and effectively respond to HABs across the state.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 10:10 am
Paxlovid, the COVID-19 medicine developed by Pfizer, is being evaluated in Western New York in children ages 12 to 17 who weigh at least 88 pounds, are symptomatic with COVID-19 infection, and who are at risk of progression to severe disease.
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Tue, May 31st 2022 10:10 am
The following press release was submitted Sunday evening by the New York State Park Police:
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Tue, May 31st 2022 10:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds visitors to New York's outdoor spaces to focus on safety before they head out to their outdoor adventures in the state's wild and beautiful destinations. Ahead of this summer's recreational season, DEC continues to advance actions to promote public safety and improve visitor experience.
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Mon, May 30th 2022 12:55 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 held its annual Memorial Day celebration and ceremony Monday at the "Circle of Honor" monument in Academy Park in Lewiston. Cmdr. Gordon Spencer served as master of ceremonies. Veteran and New York State Sen. Robert Ortt delivered the keynote address. Boy Scout Troop 824 conducted a flag-folding ceremony, and Santino Hall led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mon, May 30th 2022 07:00 am
With the month of June recognized nationally as Elder Abuse Awareness month, Niagara County is hosting two events for local senior citizens to help with abuse awareness and prevention, according to Darlene DiCarlo, director of the county's Office for the Aging.
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Mon, May 30th 2022 07:00 am
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, located at 139 Pearl St., Buffalo, will celebrate special choral and instrumental music at their Pentecost and Trinity Sunday services.
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Sat, May 28th 2022 07:00 am
The story of the Bedell family, told through memorabilia dating back to the 19th century, was told by Curt Nestark, president of the Grand Island Historical Society, at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library on May 19.
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Sat, May 28th 2022 07:00 am
Marsha Mis, who was given the Volunteer of the Year award at the May 19 Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library event, said that she enjoys doing volunteer work that she describes as "behind the scenes."
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Fri, May 27th 2022 09:50 pm
Artpark & Company's 2022 outdoor amphitheater concert series debuted Friday with a headline performance by Modest Mouse. More than a dozen acts will perform at the award-winning venue this summer - and a half-dozen more will entertain inside the Mainstage Theater.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 05:00 pm
Nine members of the New York Army National Guard ensured that a Korean War soldier from Buffalo, who went unidentified for 70 years, was laid to rest with full military honors in Elmira on May 27.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 04:40 pm
The "100 Deadliest Days" is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Nationwide, 7,124 people died in teen driver-related summertime crashes over a 10-year period from 2011-20. That's more than seven people a day each summer, and that is nearly half of the total number of those killed in teen-driver crashes for the entire rest of the year.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 04:40 pm
This Memorial Day weekend, AAA expects nearly 35 million motorists to hit the road for a holiday trip of 50 miles or more. AAA expects to respond to 388,000 of those vehicles broken down on the roadside, putting roadside workers and vehicle occupants in grave danger.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 04:35 pm
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has released the agency's 2023-2027 draft strategic plan for public review and comment.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 04:20 pm
Today, Community Beer Works (CBW), in partnership with the Pride Center of Western New York, announced the second annual launch of PRIDE Ale. $1 from each pint and four-pack sold of the limited-edition brew will go directly to the Pride Center of Western New York.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 02:20 pm
Two-time Grammy-nominated group We The Kingdom's new single "Miracle Power" is out today. The band's team said, "Marking their harmonious return to the studio and serving as the first peek into their sophomore album, the track is an inspiring message to all those who are struggling - help is never too far away."
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:55 pm
Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia encourages everyone to have a good time on the local waterways but warns boaters to be prepared and safe.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:55 pm
On Thursday, Disney+ shared the trailer and key art from its upcoming series "Andor" that was featured at "Star Wars Celebration." The new, original series from Lucasfilm takes place prior to the events of "Rogue One" and launches exclusively on Disney+ Aug. 31, with the first two episodes.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:50 pm
On Thursday, Disney+ unveiled the teaser trailer for Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment's "Willow" an all-new live-action fantasy adventure series based on the classic 1988 feature film, at the Lucasfilm studio showcase panel at "Star Wars Celebration" in Anaheim. "Willow" will premiere Nov. 30, exclusively on Disney+.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:40 pm
Celebrating 35 years since his debut album was released, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman has penned a new deal with Provident Label Group to release new music.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:35 pm
As a part of the final installment of the "Better View" project, Switch releases their latest single, "This Is The Love." Accompanied by a lyric video, the band's team said, "The song is an upbeat and uplifting declaration of hope meant to help listeners understand God's love for them."
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:35 pm
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for many New Yorkers, and with it, the start of the grilling season. As New Yorkers get ready to fire up their grills this Memorial Day weekend, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection reminds consumers to consider some important safety tips for safe summer barbecues.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 01:35 pm
The Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, established in the wake of the mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue earlier this month, will begin to distribute initial support to 70 Black-led organizations that have "a meaningful and long-term presence in the community, and that are working on the front lines to address urgent community need in the aftermath of the tragedy."
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Fri, May 27th 2022 11:45 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 27, 2022
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Fri, May 27th 2022 11:30 am
Niagara Frontier Publications is once again looking for Western New York's top warm-weather places to eat - and their very best foodstuffs.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 11:25 am
I think it's safe to say that our team at the Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) can put the snow plows away for the season. Of course, that doesn't mean it is time for vacation, but rather DPW shifts its priorities and focus to other areas. I want to cover of few of those in this month's column.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 11:15 am
The mansion on 105 Third St. belonged to one of the earliest settlers of Lewiston, who built the home sometime around 1815. This man is Joshua Fairbanks. He was born Jan. 14, 1768, in Dedham, Massachusetts, and moved to Lewiston in 1805 after creating a successful tavern in Queenston, Canada. It is known that Aaron Burr and his daughter and son-in-law stayed at his tavern on their way to see Niagara Falls around 1805.
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Fri, May 27th 2022 11:10 am
The Wheatfield Business Association received 11 applicants - 11 outstanding students from schools including Niagara Wheatfield, Starpoint and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute - for its 2022 scholarships. After consideration of all the entrants, Hunter Hodge and Evan Blatner were named the winners.
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