Tue, Aug 24th 2021 05:05 pm
On her first day in office, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new plan to help ensure a "safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled by the delta variant."
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 05:05 pm
The Erie County Department of Health on Tuesday provided an update on COVID-19 data. For the week ending Aug. 21, ECDOH received reports for 983 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. With a 20% increase from the previous week's total of 811, a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases continues.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 04:45 pm
On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered a virtual address to the people of New York.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 12:45 pm
The esports industry is expected to pass the $1 billion mark by early 2022. Niagara County Community College will meet demand within the industry both on the creative side and on a competitive level for students. A newly renovated portion of NCCC's cafeteria has been reconstructed and redesigned as the new advanced computing lab, which will host computer programming courses as well as serve as a home base for NCCC's esports teams.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 12:35 pm
Old Fort Niagara's "War of 1812 Encampment" is set for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-5. This year's event will focus on U.S. troops who garrisoned the fort from June of 1812 through December of 1813, when the British captured the fort.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 12:35 pm
Daytime Emmy Award-winning "The Price Is Right," network television's No. 1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history, celebrates its milestone 50th season with a weeklong event featuring a game each day where contestants can win up to $1 million, beginning Monday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m. ET) on the CBS Television Network.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 12:30 pm
After a nationwide search that brought forth the country's most talented and exuberant young performers, Celina Smith has landed the title role of Annie in NBC's upcoming holiday production of "Annie Live!"
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 10:50 am
Acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Stephen McWhirter and Grammy and Stellar-nominated recording artist Jason Clayborn have joined forces for "Highest Praise," a celebration of soul-drenched worship bowing Oct. 8 from Lula Street Records (Integrity Music). The nine-track live studio set pairs the duo's impassioned lead vocals with classic rock, Motown, gospel, and contemporary worship moments.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 10:45 am
Six Flags Darien Lake has announced an all-new holiday tradition, the "Magic of Lights" drive-thru experience. The theme park will be all decked out and shining bright this holiday season from Nov. 18 through Jan. 2, 2022. This 1.25-mile route winds guests through the park and campground from the comfort and warmth of their own cars. The site will be overflowing with lighting displays to bring favorite holiday themes and characters to life.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 10:45 am
At a procedural ceremony at midnight Tuesday, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of the state of New York.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 06:35 pm
Phoebe Bridgers with special guest Muna will perform on the Artpark Amphitheater stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, as part of the "Coors Light Concerts Series" and presented by Artpark and Funtime.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 01:00 pm
University at Buffalo students who have yet to be vaccinated will have seven days to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and five weeks to be fully vaccinated, a 35-day grace period.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 11:25 am
It's been a long 18 months, but "Lewiston Jeopardy" will be resurrected at the newly restored Brickyard Brewing Company at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 11:15 am
The most important step to protecting yourself during the upcoming 2021-22 flu season is getting the influenza vaccine, which is now available at all Wegmans Pharmacy locations. Getting your family ready for flu season is easy - just stop by your Wegmans Pharmacy during normal business hours; no need for a prescription, and in most cases, the fee is covered in full by insurance.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 11:15 am
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced senior appointments to her incoming administration, with Karen Persichilli Keogh to be appointed secretary to the governor and Elizabeth Fine to be appointed counsel to the governor.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 11:15 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced improvements to the Child Tax Credit update portal to make it easier for families to update information important to delivering the monthly payments.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 10:45 am
The Erie County Department of Health released a set of requirements and recommendations for Erie County grades pre-K to 12 public, private and charter schools for the 2021-22 school year.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 10:45 am
Late last week, Congressman Higgins announced the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department was awarded a federal fire award. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant program, the grant totals $314,718.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 10:45 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA announced Heart, Love & Soul Inc. and Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. were named 2021 winners of the Macerich Special Event Grant (SEG), a community giveback initiative offered under the Louise Marquez volunteer grant program and administered by Fashion Outlet's parent company, Macerich.
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Mon, Aug 23rd 2021 10:40 am
A new group, the Lewiston-Porter Plant and Garden Club, has been improving the environment of Lewiston this summer. Members of this student group have been active weeding gardens, on their own time, that needed attention. The academic adviser for the group will be John Mango.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2021 04:00 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston were recently presented a revised proposal from Artpark & Company for a wayfinding mural on South Fourth Street. This one, titled "Unity in Diversity," is expected to be smaller in nature than the concept presented last month and not approved by the board.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 04:40 pm
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World is getting its feet wet in the water park area of what used to be Fantasy Island.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health will provide a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 03:10 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt released the following statement on Friday:
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 03:05 pm
On Friday, three-time Grammy Award nominee Danny Gokey released his new studio album, "Jesus People," available here (Capitol CMG). Leading up to this release, Gokey has been releasing songs and music videos from the album showcasing his musical diversity and eclectic style. Throughout the project, Gokey's songs touch on love, gratitude and truth.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 09:50 am
The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have teamed up with Oishei Children's Hospital to create Bills Mafia Tailgate Sauce. The wing sauce is now available exclusively at Wegmans, the "Official Tailgating Headquarters of the Buffalo Bills." Proceeds from the Bills Mafia Tailgate Sauce go straight to the Patricia Allen Foundation, which directly supports Oishei's pediatric critical care team.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 09:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Thursday announced Catholic Health has been awarded $880,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to address COVID-19 vaccine disparities in Niagara County, particularly in Niagara Falls, where lack of access to vaccine resources and widespread vaccine hesitancy are preventing the community from reaching optimal vaccination rates.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 09:45 am
The United States is extending restrictions on travel at the Canadian border through Sept. 21. Congressman Brian Higgins, who serves as co-chair of both the northern border caucus and the Canada-U.S. interparliamentary group, released the following statement in response:
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 07:00 am
Artpark & Company presents an exciting weekend of arts and entertainment, including Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Dropkick Murphys & Rancid, "Power of Niagara" and "Free Family Saturday: Art of Monsters," from Friday, Aug. 20, through Sunday, Aug. 22.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 07:00 am
With marijuana being recently legalized in New York for recreational use, many towns across the state are preparing for an influx of burgeoning businesses ready to sell the product. However, the Town of Niagara will not be one of those towns - at least not initially.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2021 03:30 pm
Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-nominated rock band Skillet announced its long-awaited, first single in over a year, "Surviving The Game" (Atlantic). The track will be sent to active rock radio and available on all DSPs as well as the Skillet.com webstore on Sept. 15. Fans can presave the single now at https://www.skillet.com/stg.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2021 10:50 am
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors will host a "Jazz in Lewiston" fundraiser event on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at dining establishments in the Village of Lewiston. Of course, the traditional two-day street festival will not take place this year, but jazz music will still be prominent throughout the weekend. Live music will be courtesy of local jazz musicians who have performed at past Jazz Festivals.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 04:20 pm
Following last week's action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to amend to the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the Erie County Department of Health will provide a third dose for certain people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 02:25 pm
Raymond W. Pauley Sr. of Grand Island, a member of the Grand Island Fire Co., entered into rest Aug. 17, 2021.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 11:05 am
Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne and his band are coming to KeyBank Center on Dec. 13 for one intimate and memorable night.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 11:05 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is pushing for the U.S. to lift border restrictions at the Canadian border. He is urging adequate funding to support staffing levels that allow for efficient operations when the border reopens.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 11:05 am
On Tuesday, Tops presented the proceeds from the Tops Taste of Buffalo tent and prize wheel to Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. Thanks to the generosity of Western New Yorkers who supported the Tops tent, $12,149.07 was raised to help the children in the community.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 11:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a "significant milestone" for lake trout rehabilitation efforts in Lake Erie following the confirmed identification of wild fry collected by DEC's Lake Erie fisheries research unit this spring. DEC said the discovery of wild lake trout fry is a historic restoration indicator for a population that was once plentiful, but collapsed due to overfishing, habitat degradation and invasive species.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 11:00 am
On Wednesday, Buffalo Proud and 26 Shirts unveiled new T-shirt and hat apparel to directly benefit the Buffalo City Mission. Apparel featuring the Buffalo Proud logo design will be on sale starting today. $8 from each item sold will be donated to Buffalo City Mission's programs and services.
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Wed, Aug 18th 2021 10:55 am
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems, including those who have had a heart, stem cell or other organ transplant and are on immunosuppressive treatment, or who have weakened immune systems due to disease or other medical treatment including active cancer therapy.
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