Thu, Dec 16th 2021 09:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state has surpassed its official utilization rate goal for minority-and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) on state contracts with 30.51% - the highest in the country - for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Additionally, more than $3 billion in state contracts were awarded to MWBE firms during the same time period, with more than $21 billion in state contracts awarded since 2011.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2021 07:55 pm
In celebration of the holidays and to show appreciation to many of Niagara Falls' finest for all they do to keep the community safe - especially during the pandemic - AT&T purchased lunch for 100 police officers and other first responders working out of Niagara Falls Police Department's headquarters on Wednesday. AT&T hired Niagara County's own Dirty Bird Chicken N' Waffles food truck to provide the meals in front of the police department.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2021 07:55 pm
In an effort to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is dedicating an additional $1.35 million in funding for the Erie County Healthcare Careers (ECHC) program, which provides qualifies Erie County residents with free training and support services for high-demand health care positions.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2021 12:00 pm
"Trombone Shorty's Voodoo Threauxdown" tour will play the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2021 11:15 am
Darkness seems to set in so early every evening at this time of year! AAA Western and Central New York has provided each emergency roadside service technician in its Central and Western New York fleet operations with a Guardian Angel Safety Light to increase their visibility on darkened roads.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2021 11:15 am
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio has scheduled "Coffee with Chris" for 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Cristoforo Colombo Society at 2223 Pine Ave.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 09:05 pm
ESPN will premiere "Monday Night Football: Doubleheader Saturday" on Jan. 8, 2022 (4:30 and 8:15 p.m. ET), a conclusion to the network's coverage of the biggest season ever and a launch into its new Monday night NFL Super Wild Card presentation on Jan. 17 (8:15 p.m.).
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 09:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $100 million is available for counties to help homeless individuals and families leave the shelter system for a permanent home by providing rental assistance. The funds may also help very-low-income New Yorkers pay their rent and increase their housing security.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 09:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins invites college students and graduate students interested in gaining valuable government experience to apply for an internship with his office. Internships are available in both office locations (Washington, D.C., and Buffalo), begin as early as January and continue through the end of May at the latest.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols targeting impaired driving during the holiday travel season.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 01:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2022 season. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any state park.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 01:50 pm
On Dec. 15, families will receive the final advance Child Tax Credit payment authorized under the American Rescue Plan. Congressman Brian Higgins recently voted to extend the enhanced Child Tax Credit through the Build Back Better Act and is calling on the Senate to do the same.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 01:45 pm
Based on New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, the Niagara County Department of Health is announcing a change to its COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Effective immediately, Niagara County will implement the "test out of quarantine" strategy for all county residents.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 01:45 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special high-visibility engagement campaign on impaired driving.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 01:45 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken action to provide support to New Yorkers still recovering from the financial effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 10:20 am
At noon on Saturday, Dec. 18, members of the American Red Cross of Western New York Service to the Armed Forces Committee will participate in their first national Wreaths Across America dedication at Riverdale Cemetery in Lewiston.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 10:15 am
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has received a nearly $735,000 grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to increase the delivery of critical dental treatment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western New York, as well as to help grow the oral health care workforce prepared to treat this population.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 10:15 am
The Oakwood Cemetery Association board of directors memorialized one of its most dedicated members by bestowing the first Whitney Mallam Volunteer Service Award.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 10:15 am
It's the season of giving, and the Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative is collecting donations for two campaigns to support the Niagara Falls community this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2021 10:10 am
Moving along now that the dedication of the Presbyterian Church and Cemetery have taken place, I am starting a new project. Apart from regular cleaning, I'm hoping to move forward to placing a permanent granite monument in the Potter's Field behind the old stone church.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 09:35 pm
National Grid crews have restored power to 212,000, or 97%, of the nearly 221,000 upstate New York customers impacted by the severe windstorm that caused significant and widespread damage across the region over the weekend. The storm brought gusts of up to 80 mph in some regions and left behind hundreds of broken utility poles, damaged transformers, toppled trees, tree limbs and downed wires.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 02:00 pm
The Mental Health Association of Niagara County has purchased 50 Christmas/holiday cards from a Mount St. Mary Academy student-run business called "Cards for a Cause" to send to its supporters. The association is expanding youth programming.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:40 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend the candlelight service in the historic Old Stone Church at 505 Cayuga St. "This is Noel - a Christmas Eve Service of music and story," will begin at 6 p.m. Robert Hull, music director for the church and renowned Western New York organist, will direct the choir.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced $45 million in grant awards through the New York State Council on the Arts. Her team said, "Grants administered by NYSCA this year will provide critical aid to bolster nonprofit arts and culture organizations and artists as they embark on a dynamic multiyear recovery process."
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:20 pm
As 2022 approaches, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is gearing up with the sheer power of professional mixed martial arts and the star power of one of popular music's greatest legends.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is encouraging swift action to repair one of Buffalo's iconic grain elevators. The Great Northern grain elevator, owned by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), was damaged during the weekend windstorm.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:05 pm
Scott Bieler, president & CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, has generously donated a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SE to homeless children and their families at Family Promise of WNY.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 01:05 pm
FOX Entertainment has acquired MarVista Entertainment, a global leader in made-for-platform original content, it was announced Monday by FOX Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier and MarVista CEO and Founding Partner Fernando Szew.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:45 pm
Grammy Award-winning multi-Platinum group Casting Crowns has announced plans for the 24-city "Healer Tour," which is set to hit major arenas and venues this coming spring. Presented by Compassion International, the tour gets underway, following the January release of the band's brand-new album, "Healer" (Jan. 14, 2022).
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:40 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) board of directors met and approved several items, including authorizing ECHDC to enter into a project partnership agreement (PPA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, for the creation of a new wetland ecosystem in Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:10 pm
The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) is awarding a $4,500 conservation treatment grant to the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University to conserve a Joachim Ferdinand Richardt painting of the Niagara River from the museum's permanent collection. The artwork has never been publicly displayed, because of its poor condition when first acquired.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:05 pm
Wegmans Food Markets announced it is increasing the annual award for recipients of the Wegmans Employee Scholarship. Applications for the 2022 scholarship award open in January to current part- and full-time Wegmans employees working in Wegmans stores, distribution centers and corporate offices.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of H.R. 1667, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bill, cosponsored by Higgins, works to promote mental health support for health care professionals by providing $45 million annually from 2022 through 2024 for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and improve mental health education and awareness initiatives.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 12:05 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is responding to the deadly and devastating tornado that traveled over 100 miles, leaving many grieving the loss of loved ones and their homes in Mayfield, Kentucky.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the mask protocol for all indoor public places announced Friday is now in effect, as well as a new frequently asked questions resource for business owners and the general public.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a package of legislation to protect consumers from exploitative credit and gift card practices in New York. Legislation S.133-B/A.5698-B protects credit card holders by creating a grace period for the use of reward points after the closing of an account. Legislation S.3467-B/A.4629-C prohibits fees and expiration dates on gift cards and gift certificates.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 11:45 am
For the fourth consecutive year, McDermid Financial Group has stepped in to meet a holiday need at Community Missions' Aurora House. This year, it has provided a donation to purchase a new propane grill for the program.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 11:45 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.33, down 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.16. The New York state average is $3.52, down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.26.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2021 08:10 am
The following FYI is a reprint of the announcements made Friday regarding New York state's new mask mandate:
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Sun, Dec 12th 2021 05:45 pm
National Grid's upstate New York field force of more than 3,400 workers has restored power to nearly 180,000 of the approximately 215,000 customers impacted by the powerful windstorm that swept across the region Saturday through Sunday morning.
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