Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:50 pm
As traffic begins to pick up across the region with increased vaccinations and decreased pandemic restrictions, AAA Western and Central New York reminds drivers about the importance of focusing on the road ahead and not on their smartphones during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:50 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced registration is open for the inaugural spring session of the Game Changers youth basketball program.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:50 pm
Due to state, county and city COVID-19 restrictions on public events and the need for social distancing, the 2021 Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival will be reimagined into a "digital blooming."
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 1460). The bipartisan bill makes grants available to increase the distribution and installation of carbon monoxide detectors.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:45 pm
From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, Wegmans is hosting a virtual hiring event to immediately fill customer service team member positions at its Buffalo-area stores.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:15 pm
Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York announced Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo (CCCS) as winner of the Torch Award for Ethics in the Large Nonprofit Category.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced applications are being accepted for the $26.6 million available to support essential workers and first responders through the Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:10 pm
Jeffery Grace, M.D., was appointed to the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, where he will serve as a psychiatrist for outpatient behavioral health services. Memorial Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D., announced the appointment.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:10 pm
"We Are One" is the latest singles available from The Faithful Project's album, "FAITHFUL: Go And Speak." The song features Ginny Owens, Christa Wells, Kelly Minter, Tamar Chipp, Savannah Locke, Rachael Lampa and Amy Grant. Inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, the song was written by Wells, Ellie Holcomb and author Trilla Newbell.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:10 pm
Celeste, H.E.R., Leslie Odom Jr., Laura Pausini, Daniel Pemberton, Molly Sandén and Diane Warren will perform the five nominated original songs in their entirety for "Oscars: Into the Spotlight," the lead-in to the 93rd Oscars, producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh announced. One performance will be recorded in Húsavík, Iceland, and four at the Dolby Family Terrace of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 01:05 pm
Drivers will get their first opportunity to take their cars onto the track at the Ransomville Speedway on Friday, April 30, for "Test, Tune, and Time," presented by VP Racing Fuels. A 55-gallon drum of VP Racing Fuel will be presented to the pole winners in the Krown Undercoating Modifieds and Investor's Service Sportsman divisions.
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Mon, Apr 19th 2021 07:00 am
With COVID-19 still impacting many local outdoor events and festivals this summer, as well as local businesses still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic, Niagara Pride is launching "WNY Shopping With Pride" as an annual fundraiser event, with the hopes of helping and promoting local businesses and celebrating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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Sun, Apr 18th 2021 12:00 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2020.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 05:00 pm
Signs point to Taquito Lindo Artisanal Tacos coming soon to 1849 Grand Island Blvd. The previous restaurant at that location, the Viking Diner, closed March 13.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 05:00 pm
"It's extremely deficient."
That's how Town Board Member Mike Madigan describes the Grand Island School District's plan to bring only elementary students back to five days in classrooms on April 26.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 05:00 pm
Grand Island's elementary school students head back to the classroom five days a week starting Monday, April 26.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 05:00 pm
Grand Island High School varsity softball coach Cheryl O'Connor would have been happy enough just to see her team be able to play its home games on school property.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 03:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is providing an update with COVID-19 case investigation findings, information about variants of concern, and COVID-19 vaccinations administered to date.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 03:15 pm
A special episode of "American Idol" featuring "comeback contestants" airs Monday, April 19, on ABC. In an "Idol" first, 10 finalists from last season will return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they will sing for America's vote.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 03:10 pm
Now in its second season as the No. 1 network in entertainment among adults 18-49, ABC is ready to kick off a summer full of fun, thrills and romance with the lineup of star-studded unscripted programming. Three new series make their debut alongside 11 of the most popular and well-known titles on television.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 03:05 pm
FOX keeps things cooking this summer with four nights of original entertainment programming, announcing summer premiere dates for "Mental Samurai" (May 25), "Crime Scene Kitchen" (May 26), "Hell's Kitchen: Young Guns" (May 31), "Lego Masters" (June 1), "MasterChef: Legends" (June 2) and "Beat Shazam" (June 3).
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:50 pm
Anna Golden, an emerging worship artist and songwriter, announced her debut project, "Peace: The Album," will release May 21. With its preorder beginning today, her song "Doubt" is offered as an instant grat. A live performance video for the track also drops today and can be viewed below.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:45 pm
CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker David Frizzell along with "The Voice" season 10 finalist Mary Sarah, partner with Time Life to release a new version of the iconic duet, "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma."
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:45 pm
Two-time Grammy Award and multi-GMA Dove Award winner Zach Williams dropped a new song, "Turn It Over," on Friday. Accompanied with a lyric video, the track is available on all digital platforms and will appear on Williams' "Rescue Story Deluxe Edition," slated for release in June.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:40 pm
Tim Timmons has released his new album, "HERE" on Integrity Music. His camp said, "This special eight-song release is an invitation to encourage the listener to pray and keep a thankful heart throughout the day."
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:40 pm
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi and Pendleton Supervisor Joel Maerten said the Niagara County Department of Public Works will undertake a traffic safety review of Bear Ridge Road in Pendleton, where a merging lane from Tonawanda Creek has been the site of several accidents. Bear Ridge is a county-owned road.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed legislation establishing the first-in-the-nation requirement for affordable internet for qualifying low-income families, as proposed in the 2021 State of the State.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:35 pm
Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine statement:
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:35 pm
On the last Sunday of the month, Trinity Church at 2100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, will continue hosting a drive-thru food give-a-way. The next event is from 11 a.m. to noon April 25 at the white building.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of legislation aimed at protecting older Americans from scams and other fraudulent tactics targeting consumers.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 01:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced passage of H.R.7, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:20 pm
Center Street's face-lift might occur later than originally expected.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:10 pm
The Village of Youngstown approved its 2021-22 budget of $1,781,089 Monday evening following a public hearing on Zoom that saw limited input from the community.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:05 pm
At 11 a.m. Sunday, May 16, the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department will host its 25th annual Spring Fling One Mile Fun Run for Kids. This free event promotes community spirit along with physical fitness. All child participants will receive a completion medal along with a commemorative T-shirt.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:05 pm
Since our last edition, things have really progressed on a number of fronts: The state budget was finalized in Albany, and new guidance was (finally) released by the New York State Department of Health, aligning to the updated guidance from the CDC related to social distancing in schools. We have moved quickly to advance both the 2021-22 budget and plans to return students to campus under the new guidance.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:00 pm
The ballot is taking shape in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District for the annual budget vote to be held Tuesday, May 18. The Board of Education recently passed motions setting its expenditure budget for the 2021-22 school year at $79,222,507, and the tax levy limit to $34,720,519 - an increase of 1.99% from last year. Both motions were passed unanimously.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 12:00 pm
A little rain couldn't stop North Tonawanda's first (potentially annual) Dyngus Day parade.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 11:55 am
At its April 8 combined work session/regular meeting, the Village of Youngstown announced plans to reopen the Red Brick Youngstown Village Center to the public on May 1, with all state-mandated COVID-19 protocols in place.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 11:55 am
Arthur H. Aronson, age 85, of Renfrew, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, after a brief illness.
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Fri, Apr 16th 2021 11:50 am
We missed seeing everyone for our 2020 Nancy Price Memorial 5K Race, but our community continued to support our event in a very big way. As things are continuing to open up and improve for all of us, the Nancy Price Memorial 5K Run will be run live this year as well as continuing to offer the option of running a virtual race.
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