Fri, Sep 10th 2021 10:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) grants totaling $500,000 awarded to Housing Opportunities Made Equal Inc. (HOME). Funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, FHIP grants help experienced nonprofits, as well as state and local governments agencies, execute fair housing enforcement to eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 10:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Friday by Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein and Commissioner of Mental Health Mark O'Brien; Erie County legislators; Chief Executive Officer of Crisis Services Jessica Pirro; Celia Spacone, Ph.D., of the Suicide Prevention Coalition; member agencies and concerned citizens in front of the Edward A. Rath county office building to spread a message of hope and proclaim "Suicide Prevention Week" in Erie County.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 10:15 pm
John Ford Coley offered a disclaimer before our conversation began: "I appreciate you taking the time to ask me some questions. I will tell as many lies as I possibly can and, by the time we're done, they will all make me look good."
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 10:00 pm
"Weary Traveler," the empowering single from BEC Recordings artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr, released Friday accompanied by a lyric video and story behind the song.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 01:50 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging announced has recently taken delivery of a brand-new bariatric-accessible wheelchair van, expanding its transportation fleet to 13 vehicles.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 01:50 pm
"Time is brain" is a statement often used to describe how minutes matter for patients who suffer a stroke. Mount St. Mary's Hospital is moving forward with plans to install a helipad on its campus at 5300 Military Road in Lewiston, which will provide emergency air transport for patients who may require a higher level of care. Currently, emergency ground transport time to Buffalo is 45 minutes; air transport would cut the time to 8 minutes.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 01:45 pm
Grammy Award-winner Chris Tomlin has announced his new Christmas album, "Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship." The 12-song project, produced by Ed Cash, will be available in stores and digitally on Sept. 24 and will also be released on vinyl Nov. 19.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 01:45 pm
On Sept. 18-19, the American Revolution returns to Western New York in a big way. Three of the largest 18th century reenactment organizations in North America will converge on Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown for a weekend of large-scale battle reenactments, living history camps and other educational activities. The theme of the event will be "Raid and Retribution" focusing on the Revolution on the New York frontier.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets, along with vendor partners GOYA, La Preferida, NY Produce, Romero Foods, La Banderita, Ole Mexican Foods and River Valley, is supporting National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) and local organizations such as the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, the Buffalo Silver Band will perform the last of its summer concerts at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. The BSB will play a program of film music scores, jazz arrangements, and lighter musical fare. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the implementation of a new tool to assist the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in handling mental health calls. In partnership with Niagara County Mental Health, and through the benefit of a grant received by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the NCSO will be deploying iPads to deputies. The tech will be utilized to connect persons in crisis directly with mental health clinicians.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo released the following information: Bishop Michael W. Fisher has placed four retired priests on administrative leave after being informed that informational documents have been filed with the federal Bankruptcy Court as part of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese's Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding. Specifically, bankruptcy claimants have filed confidential documents containing information about their allegations against the priests.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible under law in 2021. Unless the state or federal government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according to a report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:40 pm
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the pandemic continues to impact everyone's mental health in different ways. Anyone can learn the warning signs of suicide risk and do their part to support those who may need help, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:40 pm
Team Discover Niagara Shuttle released the following update:
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:35 pm
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced what he called major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms and hotels.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:35 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public session is expected to begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 07:00 am
The Town Hall Square Plaza facelift is nearly complete, lacking only a few business signs, and the reopening of a restaurant. Colorful new storefronts brighten the look of the businesses in the plaza across from Town Hall and the Grand Island Fire Co. firehall.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:00 pm
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes "The Matrix Resurrections," the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:55 pm
Grandmaster Flash, one of the virtuoso creators of hip-hop and leader of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - the genre's first act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - will be in residence at the University at Buffalo this fall. He will direct the next Working Artists Lab as part of a full semester of hip-hop inspired programming presented by the university's Arts Collaboratory.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:50 pm
Community Missions will present its 11th annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. The service will again be hosted by First Congregational United Church of Christ, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:50 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will return from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry & Dining Room in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:50 pm
Grand Island Post 1346 American Legion is remembering the tragedy of 9/11 this weekend by holding a Patriot Day poppy drive in memory of the lives that were lost 20 years ago. The poppy drive will be a daylong event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. Donations are being accepted to purchase poppies that will help all local veterans, said Post Judge Advocate Joe Synakowski, who designed and produced this poster.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:50 pm
Niagara County has received $300,000 through the state's consolidated funding application for the county's microenterprise grant program, according to Niagara County Legislature Economic Development Chairman Rich Andres. The program, which is run by the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, provides resources to support and foster the development of microbusinesses, defined as those with five or few employees.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:45 pm
The Albright-Knox recently partnered with Child & Family Services to supply artmaking kits to children in the residential treatment program as part of the current exhibition at Albright-Knox Northland, "Hervé Tullet: Shape and Color."
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:40 pm
Becker Farms announced the 2021 Apple Harvest and Fall Fun on the Farm will offer activities for the family to enjoy, starting in September with its weekend ticketed events.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the launch of a multifaceted statewide #VaxtoSchool campaign to support increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers, furthering the administration's commitment to making the health and well-being of students, teachers and families a top priority.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:20 am
Empire State Development (ESD) recently announced Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2020 sales of $27 billion, will build its first North American PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolyzer plant in Niagara Falls. The $17.3 million project will include two parallel systems, to maximize daily production of green hydrogen.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:10 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation announced the release of the Draft New York State Historic Preservation Plan (2021-2026)/Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:10 am
This Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. The City of Niagara Falls will honor and remember all those who lost their lives that day.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:05 am
The Erie County Department of Health is providing an update on COVID-19 data. For the week ending Sept. 4, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,326 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 22% increase from the previous week.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:05 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, the Marble Orchard Ghost Walks showcase Lewiston's rough and tumble frontier past as well as its gloriously creepy present. Lurking behind Lewiston's serene facade lies a shadowy past filled with nightmarish spirits, ominous events and haunted buildings.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 10:05 am
Holly Humberstone recently released her new single "Scarlett," the latest offering from her forthcoming sophomore EP, "The Walls Are Way Too Thin."
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:40 am
"The Jesus Music" documentary film, A Kingdom Story Company in conjunction with K Love Films and Southland Studios, is directed by Andrew and John Erwin. The documentary is already receiving praise for its fascinating interpretation and thorough history of the Christian contemporary music movement.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:35 am
On Sept. 6, at approximately 4:05 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department attempted to stop a 2013 Dodge believed to be involved in a recent shooting incident.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:35 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with basic tips for students of all ages as classes are once again back in session. Consumers are urged to be mindful of their privacy, their dormitories, and back-to-school spending to protect themselves.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:35 am
U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel plans, and 42% likely to cancel existing plans without rescheduling, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Nearly three in four (72%) are likely to only travel to places within driving distance.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:35 am
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has issued a request for proposals to award $9.4 million in funding to expand youth assertive community treatment teams throughout New York.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:35 am
Students in Niagara University's introduction to criminal justice course assisted the university's Border Community Service program to place hundreds of American flags on the front lawn of the campus to commemorate the lives of the victims lost during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The project was done in preparation for the university's 9/11 remembrance ceremony, which will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2021 09:30 am
On Saturday, Sept. 11, Erie County will join 60 communities across the country to memorialize those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, in a special ceremony hosted by the Erie County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the WNY Iraq/Afghanistan Memorial, and Explore & More - The Ralph C Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum. The ceremony will take place rain or shine at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park at 8:30 a.m.
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