Fri, Apr 30th 2021 05:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the reopening of the Historic Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 1, following a $3.5 million renovation that received $600,000 through Lockport's Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. Work on the nearly century-old structure included installing new seating, floors and a larger orchestra pit, as well as other interior improvements aimed at ensuring the future vibrancy of this community cornerstone.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 04:35 pm
James DeLano originally hadn't planned on attending college after high school - let alone a conservatory program afterward.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 04:10 pm
In a time when many students are living and learning in the same environment, it's easy to feel burnout as the two blend together. This is no exception for college students who are combatting lack of motivation through Zoom classes and due dates, as their beds became their classrooms.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 03:55 pm
Patrick Romano, 23, was a college hockey player at Niagara University. Tragically and unexpectedly, in the early hours of the morning on March 27, Patrick passed away in a fire in his off campus house on Wyoming Avenue in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 03:40 pm
For many, college is a time for freedom, growth, and change. College is being independent for the first time, and it is exciting, new, and daunting. College is also late nights in the library spent with a coffee and a textbook.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 02:45 pm
The New York Power Authority announced the limited reopening of three of its visitors centers: the Niagara Power Vista in Lewiston, the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Historic Lansing Manor in Schoharie County, and the Hawkins Point Visitors Center in the North Country.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 02:35 pm
Grammy-nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe has released their long-awaited 10th studio record, "inhale (exhale)."
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 02:30 pm
The anticipated new album from Lincoln Brewster is out today. Titled "Perfect Love" (Integrity Music), the 11-song project, which is also his 11th career album, was produced by Grammy winners Seth Mosley and X O'Connor.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 02:30 pm
"Never Be The Same," the latest song from First15 Worship, release today. Performed by Ashley and Bryan McCleery, the single is part of First15 Worship's ongoing project to partner with artists, songwriters and worship leaders to create "worship for the weekday," helping people connect with God every single day of the week.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 02:25 pm
Anna Golden, an emerging worship artist and songwriter, will release "Peace: The Album," on May 14. The 16-song project, which entails both studio and live songs, is Golden's debut with Tasha Cobbs Leonard's imprint TeeLee Records in association with Cobb Leonard's longtime label Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol CMG.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:55 pm
Food Network star and Iron Chef Michael Symon is back with new episodes of his fan-favorite outdoor cooking series, "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out," premiering Saturday, May 29 (noon ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:45 pm
The full cost of books and supplies is now included in the price of Villa Maria College's tuition. This announcement, the school said, removes a major barrier to student success - the cost of textbooks, art supplies and medical supplies.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:45 pm
The American Hotel & Lodging Association and UNITE HERE, the largest hospitality workers union in North America, joined forces to call on Congress to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act. AHLA said, "The bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.), provides a lifeline to hotel workers, providing the assistance they need to survive until travel returns to prepandemic levels."
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:45 pm
Greg Olsen, director of the New York State Office for the Aging, urges all New Yorkers to take the CV19 CheckUp, a free, anonymous, personalized online tool that evaluates an individual's risks associated with COVID-19 based on their circumstances. The CV19 CheckUp provides recommendations and resources to help reduce an individual's pandemic risks.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:45 pm
Mayor Byron Brown and the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets announced the official start of the 2021 residential paving season, which includes residential paving and sidewalk work across the city.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 01:40 pm
Artpark & Company presents "Sonic Trails," what it's calling a visionary season of free site-reactive audio experiences presented in a mobile app designed by The Holladay Brothers, curated and co-produced by Sozo Creative, from May 15 through Sept. 30.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 12:20 pm
Rich Trotter, Emerson Gloss and Ray Sommer Jr. all received their draft notices during the Vietnam War on the same day, Oct. 26, 1966, four months after they made history as members of the first graduating class from Grand Island High School. Before they all departed for basic training, a party was held at the Island Lanes, and they all received good wishes from everyone.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 12:05 pm
Relay For Life will be held in person this year - the first time since 2019. This year's event has been scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Fuccillo Hyundai dealership, 1910 Alvin Road.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:55 am
The Erie County Department of Public Works Highways' Division announced the initial 2021 program of county roads identified for repairs, including roads in each of the county's five highway districts, with mill and overlay work designated for several roads that sustained damage over the winter along with an extensive pavement preservation program for roads in outlying areas.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced improvements to the Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan will benefit nearly 400,000 children in Western New York.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:55 am
The Buffalo Bills and Finger Food Products Inc., the proud purveyor of The Original Pizza Logs, announced a partnership extension that furthers The Original Pizza Logs' presence as the "Official Finger Food" of the Buffalo Bills. As the 2021 football season approaches, the Bills and The Original Pizza Logs will be unveiling new engagement experiences for fans to enjoy at home, while tailgating and inside Highmark Stadium.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:40 am
When Erie County Department of Health vaccine clinic managers scheduled teen COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Saturday, May 1, creative sparks started to fly.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:40 am
More than 120 New York State parks, historic sites and public lands are hosting volunteer events this weekend as part of the 10th annual "I Love My Park Day."
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:40 am
Citing remarkable fundraising success and record engagement with its alumni, friends and community partners, the University at Buffalo announced it is extending its "Boldly Buffalo" campaign goal to $1 billion.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the Buffalo Marathon will return this year on June 26 and 27 for its 20th anniversary. The race will operate at roughly 50% of its typical capacity, with additional health and safety protocols for participants, event staff and volunteers.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:40 am
Construction is nearing completion on a specialty coffee facility in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is expected to infuse vital new economic opportunities around one of the world's most coveted agricultural commodities, while potentially being replicated in other coffee-producing parts of the world.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
Lewiston's The Silo Restaurant was one of the eateries that took the COVID-19 situation seriously - and took noticeable action to ensure safety and comfort.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
For more than a quarter-century, Enchanted Florist has been a go-to destination for ways in which to brighten someone's day.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
On March 31, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing adult use of cannabis throughout New York. During the announcement, Cuomo said the development of an adult-use cannabis industry in New York has, "The potential to create significant economic opportunities for New Yorkers and the state." Its estimated the industry could bring in $350 million in tax revenue each year and potentially create 30,000 to 60,000 jobs.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
A site plan from Stavatti Aerospace Ltd. to begin initial construction and repairs at the former Army Reserve base located in the municipality was approved by both the Town of Niagara and Niagara County planning boards last week. The approved plans allow Stavatti to begin remediation efforts to bring building No. 4, a 37,500-square-foot hangar, up to code.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
Call it a groundbreaker for the area's wine industry.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
Earlier this week, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas released a statement announcing the formation of a charter revision committee - an independent body set up to review the city's aging charter for outdated or redundant codes.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 11:00 am
As recreational activities continue to rebound from COVID-19 restrictions, Lewiston Town Board members learned more Monday of a new fishing program on Lewiston's waterfront planned for children.
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 09:05 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 30, 2021
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Fri, Apr 30th 2021 09:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced New York state will provide 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses and establish a new pop-up site targeting 16- to 25-year-olds in Buffalo. He also announced the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will provide 1,000 day passes to help eligible residents reach the pop-up site.
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Thu, Apr 29th 2021 12:25 pm
For all of May, Solidays Restaurant and Bar will donate 10% of total sales to the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas. Make sure to mention the chamber while ordering. Not sure what to order? The chamber recommends Solidays "amazing" chicken potpie.
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Thu, Apr 29th 2021 12:25 pm
The Sanborn Historical Society will reopen the Sanborn Farm Museum for small tours of 10 or less people. It will open from 2-4 p.m. May 16 (third Sunday of May), June 20 and July 18. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Thu, Apr 29th 2021 12:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club recently learned LEGOs can help kids pass time during their cancer clinic visits, and are seeking donations as part of a "LEGO's for Roswell Kids" donation drive.
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Thu, Apr 29th 2021 12:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the Veterans Service Agency would begin in-person office hours at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls beginning next week. The office has been closed during the pandemic and all appointments since then have been conducted in the Lockport office.
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Thu, Apr 29th 2021 11:40 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will hold several free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Niagara County throughout the month of May.
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