Sat, Jan 9th 2021 11:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced a transformational proposal that "continues to expand access to voting and improves procedures," as part of the governor's 2021 State of the State agenda by speeding up vote counting, and adding additional time for early voting. These efforts build on Cuomo's previous election reforms.
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Sat, Jan 9th 2021 11:25 am
"We are shocked and dismayed by the events that occurred in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Though we come from many faiths, we all share a commitment to integrity in speech and compassion for all. What we saw demonstrated on Jan. 6 was a blatant disregard for integrity, human life and the democratic process."
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Sat, Jan 9th 2021 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Town of Grand Island $50,000 for a tree inventory and management plan that Town Highway Superintendent Richard Crawford said is of "critical importance to our future forestry and conservation projects."
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Sat, Jan 9th 2021 07:00 am
Do you want a quick answer to the question, "Do I have COVID?"
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 09:30 pm
Just like the three tenets scrolled across the dojo wall suggest, "Cobra Kai" struck first, struck hard, and showed no mercy when it debuted on Netflix in 2020.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 01:35 pm
On Friday, internationally acclaimed, multi-Platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran kick-off their 2021 40th anniversary celebrations by going back to where it all began for them, with a stunning stand-alone cover of David Bowie's timeless classic, "Five Years."
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 01:30 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 01:30 pm
Graycliff announced a fundraising event that will include a virtual wine tasting experience with Mark Fornatale, Italian portfolio manager at Skurnik Wine & Spirits, plus a layer of culinary education led by Tom and Caitlin Moriarty of Moriarty Meats.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 01:25 pm
With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration dates. Even as some sellers of gift cards have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his office of unclaimed funds.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 12:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will stream its second Blue & Gold Scrimmage on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. The stream, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, will be available on www.Sabres.com and on the Sabres' Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 12:45 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is offering its lowest admission rates of the year over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. With every full-price admission purchased, visitors can purchase a second admission for just $7.16. This is a 64% discount off the cost of a full-price adult admission.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 12:45 pm
A girl or adult volunteer can have a chance to win a year's supply of Girl Scout Cookies when registering for Girl Scouts during the 2021 "Join-a-thon."
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 12:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital Child Care Center has been providing a safe place for education and play for the children of hospital associates and the community since 1988. Virginia Wolbert, executive director, was there at the beginning, and will pass the reigns to a new leader as she retires from her post on Jan. 8.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
During the North Tonawanda Common Council's annual reorganization meeting on Monday, the council voted unanimously to name Alderman-at-Large Robert Pecoraro as its new president.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
To wrap up 2020 and open 2021, the Town of Lewiston held its end-of year session on Monday, Dec. 28, and a leadoff reorganization meeting on Jan. 4 - both closed to the public due to COVID-19 and conducted online via Zoom.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
John "Jack" Francis Sweeney, M.D., age 85, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
F. Warren Kahn, a longtime attorney in Niagara County known as much for his sense of humor and love of golf as his respected law practice and influential appointed legal roles, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, surrounded by family in his home in Youngstown. He was 87.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
Luis A. Valenzuela, M.D., of Grand Island entered into rest Dec. 23, 2020.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2021 07:00 am
Helen Harrington (nee Bradley) of Grand Island passed away on Dec. 26, 2020, at the age of 93.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 09:20 pm
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany released this statement Thursday evening:
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 09:15 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Jan. 8, 2021
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:55 pm
Taylor Swift has been in such a creative and prolific mode, dropping not one, but two albums ("folklore," "evermore") in 2020, surprising her legion of fans with new music.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:40 pm
On Thursday, Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement regarding outgoing President Donald Trump:
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:35 pm
Niagara County Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Thursday reminded pistol permitholders that, under the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of Jan. 15, 2013, pistol permit holders must recertify every five years with the New York State Police Office. That means those who received their permits in 2016 must recertify by the date of issuance on their permit.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:35 pm
The Niagara Falls City Council is seeking candidates for the Planning Board. The council is looking to fill positions for immediate opportunities, as well as openings that may arise in the near future.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:35 pm
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announced road closure and traffic patterns for the Buffalo Bills 1:05 p.m. Saturday playoff game.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 08:30 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp., the official health care sponsor of The Buffalo Bills, this week illuminated its iconic tower lights in red and blue to demonstrate the strong support of the Buffalo Bills during the upcoming playoff games.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 04:40 pm
"The State Department of Health has been having conversations with local governments today to discuss the ongoing COVID vaccination efforts. To summarize several points from these discussions and respond to some comments please be advised as follows:
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 10:50 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) announced the start of point-of-dispensing (POD) operations to provide COVID-19 vaccination to eligible persons as defined by New York state.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 10:50 am
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo referenced efforts to test Buffalo Bills playoff game ticketholders for the coronavirus ahead of Saturday's game with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2021 10:45 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo released the following statement Wednesday night:
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 07:50 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of COVID-19 economic stimulus payments.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 05:15 pm
More than 100 excited members of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center family turned out Wednesday to bid an emotional farewell to a courageous patient who overcame COVID-19 during a lengthy hospital stay that included several weeks on a respirator.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 05:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf asking him to require that airline travelers to the U.S. receive a negative COVID-19 test result before being allowed into the country.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 04:55 pm
Congressman Chris Jacobs released the following statement Wednesday afternoon, as protestors descended upon Washington, D.C., to protest the recent election for president, and the pending transition of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden:
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 03:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement Wednesday afternoon, as protestors descended upon Washington, D.C., to protest the recent election for president, and the pending transition of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden:
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 02:15 pm
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie issued the following statement Wednesday:
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 02:15 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. is proud to be recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 01:20 pm
Academy Award, Tony Award and three-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Golden Globe nominee Catherine Zeta-Jones ("Chicago," "Ocean's 12," "Traffic," "Feud") will join FOX's hit drama, "Prodigal Son," for season two of the series.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2021 01:05 pm
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, released the following statement regarding objections to the certification of the Electoral College:
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