Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 06:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the issuance by the Department of Financial Services of a circular letter, developed in collaboration with the insurance industry and hospitals, directing insurers to suspend certain preauthorization and administrative requirements to help hospitals implement New York state's "surge and flex" protocol.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:45 pm
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras joined with Upstate Medical President Mantosh Dewan, M.D., and New York Power Authority President and CEO Gil C. Quiniones in announcing a mandatory COVID-19 testing program for NYPA's utility employees who are essential to the operation and maintenance of the statewide power system.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $19 million in federal grant funding is available to municipalities through the consolidated funding application for infrastructure projects that protect or improve water quality. This funding is made available through two programs: the Green Innovation Grant Program and Engineering Planning Grant Program.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:45 pm
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins announced the omnibus budget package approved by Congress includes "long-overdue justice" for a Western New York family.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the results of New York's annual holiday toy, coat and school supply collections, which took place across the state over the past several weeks. Members of the governor's administration organized collections across the state and are distributing 7,348 toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. For the first time, donations were also collected by mail to provide another option to participate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced 89,000 New Yorkers have received the first COVID-19 vaccine dose to date, while 22,000 have received the first dose in 90 nursing home facilities as part of a federal-private partnership program.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the Erie County Auto Bureaus in Cheektowaga and Tonawanda will be closed to the public Saturday, Dec. 26, due to the anticipated inclement weather.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 05:15 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 19, the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. held a spirited Santa Claus parade on neighborhood streets. The goal was to help brighten the holiday of many impacted by COVID-19.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 04:40 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown held an outdoor Christmas pageant on Sunday, Dec. 20.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 04:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced plans are currently under development to allow fans to attend the Buffalo Bills' first home playoff game in more than two decades under strict COVID-19 protocols. Under the proposal, which is being developed cooperatively between the Bills and New York state, fans in attendance would be required to receive a negative COVID-19 test result before being allowed into the stadium. Contact tracing will also be conducted after the game.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 09:00 pm
TV, music and movies took on new importance in 2020 as we unexpectedly found ourselves in short supply of new and creative works.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 07:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been directed by the New York State Department of Health to distribute COVID-19 vaccine to selected high-risk groups that provide services in the community.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 06:35 pm
Buffalo Police and Buffalo Police Explorers (BPE) have worked hard this holiday season to make a difference to families across Buffalo.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 06:15 pm
In a normal year, many local teams would've been suiting up for practice or games Monday. But, with the COVID-19 pandemic in effect, and no end in sight for a return of HS basketball to the area, WNY's top-star Roddy Gayle Jr. announced he is transferring from Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 02:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced Wadsworth Laboratory has begun aggressive research of the new, highly contagious COVID-19 strain that has been discovered in the United Kingdom.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 12:45 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw announced his continuation of waiving all penalties for Erie County hotels that are late paying hotel occupancy tax.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 12:25 pm
With the holidays in full swing and the COVID-19 pandemic causing financial stress on many individuals, National Grid is alerting customers about recent reports of scams where imposters are promising refunds or discounts. Here's how scammers are trying to prey on customers:
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 12:10 pm
A year ago, the words "isolation," "quarantine" and "contact tracing" rarely entered the public conscience. But now, in a year consumed by COVID-19, those terms have become commonplace.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 12:00 pm
With COVID-19 cases surging in Western New York, Elderwood has responded by establishing a COVID-only care center to provide an effective way to isolate and care for residents recovering from the coronavirus and mitigate its spread within other Elderwood senior care communities in Western New York.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 11:55 am
At a time when the pandemic has brought challenges for many in the academic realm, Niagara County Community College is improving access to higher education for high school students through the college acceleration program (CAP). CAP allows students to take college courses at their own high school, following NCCC curriculum. In essence, the dual-enrolled high school students are getting a head start on their college careers.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 11:35 am
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. recently completed production of new True Care Healthcast podcast that offers coping strategies and advice to help get through the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 11:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, outlined components of the omnibus budget package of particular interest to Western New York. The legislation, approved by the House of Representatives, directs funding for the federal government for fiscal year 2021.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 11:35 am
Buffalo small business owner Lisa A. Coppola, Esq., was appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Region 2 Regulatory Fairness Board by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 11:35 am
In response to the recently passed end-of-year package that includes legislation to protect patients from surprise bills, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) released the following statement:
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 10:45 am
NBC Sports and the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) have announced the 2021 Isobel Cup semifinals and final will air live exclusively on NBCSN on Feb. 4-5, 2021, from historic Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 10:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, on Monday announced the House of Representatives approved a major coronavirus disaster relief package providing urgent resources to families, businesses and communities.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2020 07:00 am
Understanding the power of music during these unprecedented times, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra recently announced the extension of its "BPOnDemand" series through the first quarter of 2021.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 03:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced registration is now open for the team's "Learn to Play" program.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 03:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more than 38,000 vaccine doses have been administered in New York state as of Monday morning - the highest reported total in the nation thus far.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 02:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that, in the wake of a new, highly contagious variant of the COVID-19 virus found in the United Kingdom, British Airways, Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have voluntarily agreed to require a COVID-19 test before allowing passengers to board planes traveling from the U.K. to New York.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 02:10 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week through Thursday, Dec. 31 (with the exception of Christmas day).
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 02:10 pm
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released the following statement on Monday:
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 01:40 pm
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Health has granted Santa Claus a waiver to travel to New York for Christmas. While DOH has granted the waiver, Santa will be required to wear a mask this year.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 01:15 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber has broken down details of a new coronavirus relief bill set to be approved this week by Congress:
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 01:05 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 teamed with Lewiston's Deal Realty and other volunteers (including Assemblyman Angelo Morinello) to present holiday presents to 50 youth from the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club and Tuscarora Indian Elementary School.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 01:00 pm
The annual Tuscarora Heroes Remembrance ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 19, the 207th anniversary of the Tuscarora's brave actions that saved the lives of Lewiston citizens who were fleeing British forces who had invaded the U.S. from Canada.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 10:40 am
Stephen Hanse, president and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSHFA/NYSCAL), a statewide association representing over 425 long-term care facilities, issued the following statement in response to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations to nursing home residents and staff beginning Monday, Dec. 21.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 10:20 am
U. S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson recently awarded approximately $78 million to hundreds of public housing authorities across the country to help residents of public housing and voucher-assisted housing increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental subsidies.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 10:15 am
CURE Media Group, an industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, survivors and caregivers, revealed the winners of its second annual CURE Calendar Contest. The 12 selected artists will have their work featured in an exclusive 2021 calendar.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2020 10:15 am
Forty copies of the recently released book "The Seasons of Buffalo Baseball 1857-2020" are being donated to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries by the Russell J. Salvatore Foundation.
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