Sun, Dec 12th 2021 11:55 am
A National Grid field force of more than 3,300 workers is active across upstate New York removing downed wires, trees, tree limbs, broken poles and other hazards, while focusing on public safety and service restoration after a sustained, powerful windstorm hovered over the region Saturday through early Sunday morning. The storm, which included heavy rain and wind gusts of more than 80 mph in some areas, has caused widespread and significant damage across the company's 25,000-square-mile service area.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 05:15 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office issued a Travel Advisory on Saturday evening, as high winds stormed local communities. NCSO said, "All motorists traveling the roadways in Niagara County this evening are urged to use extreme caution when driving. There are numerous signal lights out, along with trees and power wires down in roadways across Niagara County. Drivers are advised to treat a signal light that is out as a four-way stop."
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday announced Northwell Health, New York state's largest health system, has dispatched a team of skilled nurses to Western New York to answer the call for more medical personnel to help a region overburdened with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 05:15 pm
Overnight Friday into Saturday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a commercial structure fire at Pyrotek, 2040 Cory Drive, in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 05:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday deployed emergency response assets from numerous state agencies as high wind warnings were issued for many counties across the Western New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions until late Saturday evening.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Grand Island Town Board passed by a 4-0 vote a resolution expressing opposition to Erie County's mask mandate, which went into effect Nov. 23. In the resolution, the councilmembers went on record as opposing any future mask mandates, vaccination mandates, or any other COVID-19 restrictions. It requested the town and the state refrain from enforcing the mask mandate on Grand Island.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2021 07:00 am
On the evening of Dec. 5, the last night of the eight-day Festival of Lights, a public menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration was held at Grand Island Town Commons. The event was coordinated by Chabad of Buffalo, a Jewish organization in Buffalo, and by a number of Island residents.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 05:15 pm
The ninth annual "Light Up the Boulevard" Electric Parade and Festival took place Saturday, Dec. 4. This year's event was presented by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, Grand Island Recreation Department and Town of Grand Island. It was sponsored by Fuccillo Automotive Group of Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 04:55 pm
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Holiday season is here, many people will attend holiday parties, and AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drivers to have a plan in place to get home safely after a night of festivities. As an advocate for traffic safety, AAA has supported more than 50 years of public education efforts against impaired driving. Yet, the work is not finished.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 03:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced landmarks would be lit blue today to commemorate International Human Rights Day - which is observed every year on Dec. 10 to commemorate the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This milestone document proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 03:50 pm
St. John Grace Episcopal Church in Buffalo welcomes the community to an Indonesian gamelan music show and selamatan celebration with renowned Javanese drummer Pak Wakidi Dwidjomartono. The event begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 02:10 pm
Multi-Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter and worship leader Cody Carnes has released his newest song, "Firm Foundation (He Won't)."
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 02:05 pm
On Thursday, IMDb TV, Amazon's premium free streaming service, announced it has renewed the heist drama series "Leverage: Redemption" for a second season.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 01:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, along with Buffalo Police Deputy Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia and New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, joined members of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Inc., prosecutors, advocacy groups, and the family members of victims of violent crime to urge New York state legislators to modify recently enacted criminal justice reform laws. The announcement was held Thursday afternoon outside of the New York State Capitol building in Albany.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 01:55 pm
National Grid is increasing staffing, extending evening and overnight work shifts, and closely monitoring an upstate New York weather forecast that calls for high winds, scattered rain and potential thunderstorms on Saturday. In preparation for the storm, the company has increased its statewide field force and activated its comprehensive emergency response plan, including:
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 01:55 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts welcomes "Dinosaur World Live" on Jan. 13, 2022. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 01:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced passage of the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act (H.R. 5545). The bill ensures veterans attending college remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to receive Veterans Affairs Department (VA) education benefits through June 2022.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 01:55 pm
On Oct. 26, Susan Keegan, LNHA, PT, DPT, MBA, RAC-CT, began serving as the executive director of Our Lady of Peace on the Mount St. Mary's Hospital campus in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 12:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, along with the Town of Orchard Park Recreation Department and other partners, announced the cancellation of "Santa Land" events due to a wide-impact wind and weather event that is expected to impact Erie County and Western New York Saturday into Sunday. The storm is expected to bring damaging and intensifying wind gusts and rain to the area throughout the day, with the potential for wind damage, downed trees and power outages.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 12:05 pm
Jack White has announced the first dates of "The Supply Chain Issues Tour," with shows in North America, Europe and the U.K.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:40 am
At 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, there will be a brief ceremony recognizing the 208th anniversary of the Tuscarora Heroes courageous actions. The event will take place at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument at Portage Road and Center Street in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:40 am
Fallsview Casino Resort will present a fun-filled February and March entertainment lineup, including performances by Richard Marx, Sara Evans, Everclear with special guest Fastball, The Milk Carton Kids and Straight No Chaser.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:40 am
The NYS Digital Equity Portal is an interactive, online data mapping tool for communities across the state seeking data on New Yorkers' ability to access the internet to advance digital equity.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:40 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the approval of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (H.R. 3537). Introduced by Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill) and cosponsored by Higgins, the bill provides funding for several initiatives aimed at advancing therapies for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:20 am
Amid shutdowns and quarantines, when the world went unimaginably quiet, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra did what it does best: made beautiful music for the Western New York community and beyond.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:20 am
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 recently completed its yearly fundraising drive by drawing for a large-screen smart TV. Don Cosentino of Lewiston was the winner.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites - including some sites open to children 5 years and older - as the state reaches its final week of #VaxtoSchool programming, which concludes on Dec. 14. Hochul and the state's Department of Health urge all eligible New Yorkers, including and especially young New Yorkers, to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:00 am
Monday's Wheatfield Town Board meeting began with updates regarding a burst water line that occurred last week on the corner of Sy Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 11:00 am
Waterfront improvements are underway and continue in the Town of Porter.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 07:00 am
When Olivia Bitetti completed her internship with NFP 10 years ago, the first word of her performance review was "genius." As in, this communicator is putting forth next-level work that is, in fact, genius.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 07:00 am
In Lewiston, the answer to "Who you gonna call" isn't Ghostbusters. It's Warren's.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 07:00 am
Fuccillo Automotive Group donated both a check and 30 turkeys to the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island, who will distribute the assistance to Island families during the holiday season. Pictured are three Fucillo managers (dressed in black jackets in the middle of the photographs): Toyota manager Tom Fogarty, Chevrolet manager Ronnie Mansour, and Hyundai manager Russ Tabone, with representatives of the Neighbors Foundation.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 07:00 am
It's time for getting festive in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 07:00 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA has partnered with the Town of Niagara to continue a holiday tradition that started more than 20 years ago: donating more than $50,000 to various organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and its neighboring communities.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2021 06:55 am
Harmonia Chamber Singers, a vocal ensemble conducted by Robert Duerr, will make its much-anticipated return to Lewiston this Christmas.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2021 08:40 pm
The holidays come early as Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest celebrate the magic of the season on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" with top celebrity guests, all-star musical performances, crafty holiday decor tips, cooking delights, lucky contest winners and - of course - crazy holiday sweaters!
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Thu, Dec 9th 2021 08:15 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 10, 2021
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Thu, Dec 9th 2021 08:00 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Casting Crowns will release their new album, "Healer," on Jan. 14, 2022. The preorder for the new album is available here. The title track for the album is also available now along with the lyric video.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2021 05:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed legislation that requires law enforcement and district attorney's offices to advise human trafficking victims of the availability of social and legal services.
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