Thu, Dec 17th 2020 04:45 pm
On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York will advance $1.5 billion to organizations that need cash flow until February or March 2021, as the state awaits a federal stimulus package that helps America's state and local governments. The step will be taken amid media reports that Congress will pass a stimulus package that does not include funding for state and local governments.
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Thu, Dec 17th 2020 04:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is announcing an update to its COVID-19 information line hours, and changes to its hours of operation for upcoming holiday dates.
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Thu, Dec 17th 2020 09:40 am
On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a hub approach to implementing the state's COVID-19 vaccination administration plan. He named Catholic Health the western region hub lead.
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Thu, Dec 17th 2020 07:00 am
Stavatti Niagara Ltd. President and CEO John R. Simon conducted a tour through the company's newly-acquired, 47,000-square-foot hangar where the company will be bringing aircraft manufacturing back to the Empire State. On tour was Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace, New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, and Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 08:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination administration plan and the establishment of regional vaccination hubs to help facilitate vaccinations once phase two of the state's plan begins in early 2021.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 07:50 pm
At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this region is improving, in terms of new positive coronavirus cases. Most of Erie County is in an "orange" micro-cluster zone, with restrictions on gatherings, businesses permitted to open and houses of worship. This week, Cuomo placed most of Niagara County into a "yellow zone," with less-cumbersome restrictions.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 07:45 pm
New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker on Wednesday issued a letter to hospital administrators to detail directives issued by the Department of Health with regard to expanding hospital capacity as New York continues to fight COVID-19. On Dec. 7, hospitals were directed to expand capacity by 25%. Four days later, they were directed to expand by an additional 25% or cancel elective surgeries.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 07:45 pm
An executive order approved Dec. 13 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo will waive the 90-day waiting period for pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID-19 vaccines after their approval, allowing pharmacists across the state to play a greater role in ending the pandemic, say University at Buffalo experts Karl Fiebelkorn and Christopher Daly, both in the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 07:15 pm
The New York State Department of Labor on Wednesday announced the state's $15 minimum wage phase-in will continue, with the next stage taking effect Dec. 31.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 07:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday announced plans to realign its primary care network to better serve its growing number of patients.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:40 pm
Kaleida Health received its first supply of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday and began vaccinations late that afternoon for physicians, nurses and staff who work in high-risk areas across the health system.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:30 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. on Wednesday commenced vaccination of its frontline caregivers, following New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:30 pm
Western New Yorkers who have been economically impacted by the pandemic can now register for free tech and digital skills courses through the "WNY Tech Skills Initiative."
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:25 pm
Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1% in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November's sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in November 2019.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 02:25 pm
Evans Bank in Tonawanda was named the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas December Member of the Month.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 01:10 pm
Last Friday, Grand Island Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Graham, Ed.D., provided parents and families with an update on COVID-19 and school safety.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 11:45 am
The American Heart Association says that, for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the association warns the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, as the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 11:40 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn reminds the community about the potential dangers of leaving packages unattended after delivery. While incidents of stolen packages tend to increase around the holidays, he urged residents to be extra vigilant as more orders may be placed online as people choose to shop from home this season in an effort to social distance and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 09:25 am
Employees of the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles office in Lockport continued their tradition of making the holidays special for a family they adopt from the Salvation Army.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 09:10 am
Elizabeth Otto, a University at Buffalo professor of art history and gender studies, has won the Northeast Popular & American Culture Association's 2020 Peter C. Rollins Book Prize, awarded annually for innovative scholarship in the fields of American and popular culture by a writer living or working in New York or New England.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 09:10 am
Protections will help ensure New York courts can continue work for all state residents
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed the Protect Our Courts Act (S00425A/A2176A) to, as his press release stated, "ensure New Yorkers can freely access the justice system without fear of being targeted by federal immigration authorities."
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Wed, Dec 16th 2020 09:00 am
Niagara University graduate and former Niagara County Peach Chelsea Pelsone recently started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign for Tom Tower's Farm Market in Youngstown.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 05:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation (S6758-B/A10803a) to strengthen penalties against the illegal disposal of construction debris, demolition debris, and other hazardous substances.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 05:15 pm
The Giving Project has teamed up with The Buildsters, a San Diego-based platform that is bringing construction into the digital age, to give away a Tesla as part of its Building Kindness campaign for Think Kindness. Proceeds from the national campaign will provide kindness assemblies, curriculum and programs in schools in an effort to decrease bullying and inspire kindness.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 03:30 pm
Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the new documentary film, "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry." The film will be released in theaters by NEON and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Feb. 26, 2021.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 03:30 pm
Host Jeff Mauro brings all the pressure and heat of culinary competitions to the suburban streets on "Kitchen Crash," premiering Wednesday, Jan. 6 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. On each of the six episodes, professional chefs head to a local neighborhood block for an outdoor cook-off.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 03:20 pm
Capitol CMG announced the release of "No Hopeless Soul," the debut single from its newest artist signing, Stephen Stanley. A music video is also out, which can be viewed below, and the song will be impacting Christian radio on Jan. 15, 2021.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 03:05 pm
dick clark productions and ABC announced global multihyphenate superstar Jennifer Lopez will be the headline performance, just before the iconic Times Square ball drop, live in New York's Times Square exclusively on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021."
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 03:00 pm
As part of its seven-part consumer alert holiday series, the Division of Consumer Protection is reminding consumers New York state law covers refunds.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian J. Kulpa announced a federal grant totaling $103,864 to help support the work of the Amherst Task Force for Healthy Communities & Healthy Youth in the prevention of substance abuse among youth in the Town of Amherst.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:50 pm
Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox gifts for the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child were collected the week before Thanksgiving following a curbside drop-off model at more than 4,000 locations nationwide.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:50 pm
The Junior League of Buffalo will award two $2,000 scholarships to graduating female high school seniors who are outstanding leaders in the Western New York community. The scholarships are for post-high school institutions to assist the student in defraying expenses for tuition, books, fees or dormitory. They are awarded based on evidence of demonstrated leadership skills within their school and community. Additionally, the student's background should show strong evidence of being well rounded in both personal and academic endeavors.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:50 pm
HUNT Insurance Agency, a core business of HUNT Real Estate Corp., announced the appointment of multiple leadership positions within the organization.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:45 pm
Village of Lewiston Building and Zoning Officer Ken Candella is sharing this message from the New York State Division of Consumer Protection. DCP stated:
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance to help New Yorkers avoid food insecurity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For a 10th consecutive month, about 700,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive additional food benefits to bring them up to the maximum allowable amount for December.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:25 pm
Catholic Health's hospitals lead the region in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade Report, including the only two "A" safety grades in Western New York. Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary's hospitals earned two of only 14 "A" grades that were given in all of New York. Sisters of Charity Hospital's Main St. and St. Joseph Campuses, as well as Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, each received the region's only "B" safety grades.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
President-elect Joe Biden's emphasis on national unity as part of his administration's messaging surrounding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is an effective tool that can help minimize the influence of political ideology on the public perception of scientific conclusions, according to a University at Buffalo professor of communication.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
Jonathan Schultz, director of the Niagara County Department of Emergency Services, has been recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) as being among the group of professionals who have maintained their Certified Emergency Manager designation. Only 2,000 men and women globally in the emergency management profession presently hold CEM.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is leading an effort to see that Americans receive the full COVID-19 relief payment they are entitled to under the CARES Act. Millions of individuals are still waiting for economic impact payments.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2020 02:20 pm
Members of the New York State Senate Republican Conference united around the leadership of Sen. Rob Ortt and reelected him in a unanimous vote as GOP leader on Tuesday.
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