Thu, Jan 6th 2022 08:40 am
Per the Office of City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino: On Wednesday at approximately 12:15 p.m., Niagara Falls Police responded to a call to check the welfare of a family member at 511 Hyde Park Blvd.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 06:55 pm
Peacock on Wednesday announced the service will be the streaming home of the 2022 Winter Olympics in the U.S., offering fans the ability to livestream all of NBCUniversal's coverage of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games from Beijing, China, available on the service's premium tier, from Feb. 2-20.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 06:50 pm
State leaders offered response to Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 06:50 pm
A joint statement from the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University on being designated as New York State's flagship public universities:
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 06:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a new, billion-dollar rescue plan for small businesses as part of the 2022 State of the State.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday delivered her 2022 State of the State address, outlining her plan for a "New Era for New York." Hochul outlined nine key components of her agenda.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 05:35 pm
With the potential for winter weather to impact travel and road conditions on Thursday, the Erie County Department of Health made the following announcement about COVID-19 testing, vaccine clinic and information line operations.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 05:35 pm
WellHealth has partnered with the state of New York to roll out sites in strategic locations to support testing expansion across the state.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 04:40 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh announced Niagara County received a shipment of COVID-19 at-home test kits from New York state. The county will hold three simultaneous drive-thru events to distribute the kits to the public this Saturday, Jan. 8. Each at-home test kit contains two COVID-19 tests.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 02:50 pm
Patient visitation changes began this week at the VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) Buffalo and Batavia campuses. These changes will remain in place until further notice.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 12:55 pm
St. Francis Guild members Maureen Sheeran, left, and Jessica Freeman showcase the wreath won by Freeman in the annual Christmas wreath raffle coordinated by the St. Francis Guild. Along with the wreath, Freeman won $500.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 12:20 pm
The New York State Senate Republican Conference today officially released its "Take Back New York" 2022 legislative agenda. It said, "A response to the neglect and decline of our state created by Democrat one-party rule, 'Take Back New York' would restore balance and common sense to government while vigorously rejecting the extreme policies of the past three years."
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 12:20 pm
Eric Feldstein has been named M&T Bank regional president of Western New York - the company's headquarter market and where it was founded 165 years ago - in addition to his role as head of business banking, beginning in March. Feldstein will transition the role from Shelley Drake, who is retiring after a 50-year career with the company.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 12:20 pm
The University at Buffalo announced on Wednesday the second annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 12:20 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Fund Standing Committee will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. The meeting will be held in the Castellani Building at DeVeaux Woods State Park. It is open to the public.
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Wed, Jan 5th 2022 10:50 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday announced the results of what her team called "sweeping investigation into 'credential stuffing' that discovered more than 1.1 million online accounts compromised in cyberattacks at 17 well-known companies."
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 07:45 pm
University at Buffalo scientists who do the genomic sequencing of the SARS-CoV2 virus in Erie County are seeing omicron cases increase, an indication that the region is exhibiting a similar trajectory to national trends.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced 10 SUNY campus-based COVID-19 test sites will open beginning Jan. 6. Additionally, the governor announced the second round of sites slated to open the week of Jan. 10.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 04:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as a weather system is poised to impact areas in Western New York and the North Country with lake effect snow and high winds expected to make travel conditions difficult, with potential whiteout conditions at times.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced Cayuga, Chemung, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Erie, Madison and Niagara counties together received a total of more than $2.7 million in state matching funds via the County-Wide Shared Services Initiative.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 04:00 pm
A winter storm watch is in effect in Buffalo, while snow is forecasted for Rochester and Syracuse later this week. AAA has tips for drivers to stay safe amid wintry conditions.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 03:30 pm
Northland Workforce Training Center and the Erie County Department of Health will hold a coronavirus vaccine clinic from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 683 Northland Ave., Buffalo. Use entrance A. First, second and booster shots will be available. Walk-ins are welcome; however, preregistration is encouraged.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 03:15 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced a new antenna site at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls has been placed on the Niagara County Public Safety Radio Network.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 03:15 pm
Since the arrival of the omicron variant, there's been an increase in testing for COVID-19. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people of fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines and treatments as the pandemic continues.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
On Monday, sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG's Passion released a five-song project, "Burn Bright." This project was released during Passion 2022, which began Sunday and continued through Monday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with 50 states and 41 countries represented in attendance.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center will present "Collision of Rhythm," the first installment of the "Shea's Family Series," at Shea's 710 Theatre. "Collision of Rhythm" is on stage at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. It is supported by The Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Tickets start at $5.50 and are available through sheas.org or Shea's box office.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
National Fuel advises homeowners to be prepared and safe this winter, and pay attention to outdoor gas meters, furnaces and vents.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced bridge deck repair work is scheduled on the southbound Interstate 190 bridge over U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, lane closures will occur.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) announced Juanita Washington joined the council as executive vice president of marketing and communications. Washington will oversee internal and external communications as well as the council's brand and marketing initiatives.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application period is now open, with a deadline of 5 p.m. Feb. 4.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court to continue their lawsuit against the federal government for what they called an "unlawful and unprecedented cap on the deduction for state and local taxes," known as SALT.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 10:05 am
Riser House/Columbia Nashville hitmaker Mitchell Tenpenny recently enlisted the help of Grammy-nominated performer Danny Gokey to record a new version of his smash hit "Bucket List."
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 09:50 am
The 2022 Ransomville Speedway schedule has something for everyone. From big-block modifieds to sprint cars, demolition derbies and more, the schedule is jammed-packed with events at "The Big R."
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 09:40 am
Before the new year, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers the state's ban on expanded polystyrene foam containers and "packing peanuts" was to begin Jan. 1.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 07:40 pm
In light of the new restrictions announced today by the Government of Ontario, Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara will temporarily close all casino and resort operations as of Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 12:01 a.m.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a partnership with SUNY and Syracuse University in which 10 new testing sites will be opening on State University of New York campuses across the state and at Syracuse University this week. More campus sites will open in the coming weeks as the project expands.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a plan to institute term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller as the first proposal of the 2022 State of the State. The governor will also propose a ban on outside income for statewide elected officials while serving in office. These reforms are aimed at increasing accountability and trust in the integrity of state government.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced applications are now being accepted for the New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund (NYS HAF), a program that will provide up to $539 million in aid or other direct assistance to help eligible homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure or displacement due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic. New York was the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury approval to launch its program.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 02:10 pm
After 20 years and 32 trips around the globe, over 600 racers have traveled more than 1 million miles to more than 90 countries! Now, 11 new teams will go on the journey of a lifetime when host Phil Keoghan kicks off the 33rd edition of the CBS Original series "The Amazing Race" on the two-hour season premiere, Wednesday, Jan. 5 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 02:05 pm
CBS recently renewed hit freshman drama "CSI: Vegas" for a second season, to air during the 2022-23 broadcast season. The CBS Original series is part of CBS' successful freshman class, which has four of the top five new series this season. The season one finale aired Wednesday, Dec. 8.
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