Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:40 pm
Filmed inside the empty Historic Taylor Theater on the Kenan Center Campus - one of the region's only live performances in recent months - The Ed Croft Trio performed "A Charlie Brown Christmas," composed by jazz great Vince Guaraldi. The live recording will be made available to the public on Dec. 11.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:35 pm
The Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) announced a new landscape maintenance technician training program in collaboration with the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) and City of Buffalo. This new program is funded through KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation and is being promoted with assistance from the city.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:30 pm
A study published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine that shows no benefit from higher doses of vitamin D in the frail elderly, while of interest, is not the final chapter on how vitamin D affects this population, according to an editorial in the same issue of the journal.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:30 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the launch of its financial education program to benefit all New Yorkers, but particularly the self-employed and low-income taxpayers in underserved communities.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:30 pm
While the educational opportunity program (EOP) has been around since former New York State Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve started it in 1967, it is relatively new to Niagara County Community College. The program started at NCCC in August of 2016 with the goal of providing academic workshops, tutoring, counseling, advisement and financial assistance to historically under-served students who require additional academic support.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 01:30 pm
The executive committee of Section VI has voted to postpone the start date for the winter season's low- and moderate-risk sports to Jan. 4, 2021. In a morning session, the committee paused boys and girls bowling, rifle, indoor track, boys swim and skiing from the previously chosen date of Dec. 14.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2020 12:15 pm
Due to the current events regarding COVID-19, the Village of Lewiston municipal building at North Fourth and Ridge streets will be closed to the public until future notice.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 08:25 pm
On Monday, the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo in providing an update on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 08:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York restaurants will face harsher restrictions, and regions will go back on "PAUSE," if the coronavirus-related hospitalizations continue to rise.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Central Terminal is hosting the second of three virtual public meetings focused on the future of the site. This is part of a master plan for the Buffalo Central Terminal and its connectivity to the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood, including a clear roadmap to guide near- and long-term decision-making regarding future redevelopment of the building and grounds.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 01:05 pm
Collin Lacki is a sophomore at Niagara County Community College studying music in hopes of pursuing a career in music therapy one day. He decided to enroll at NCCC because of the quality education he could receive at the college, while still getting a typical on-campus experience away from his home in Brocton. As a student with a disability, a quality education for Collin also meant receiving support through the accessibility services office on campus.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 12:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced more than $2.8 million in funding made available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York toward the development of affordable housing in Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 10:25 am
The Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center will present a webinar with Nick Donofrio, compliance assistance specialist with the New York State Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA. He will speak on the topic of "Working to Stay Safe," in a free event from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 10:20 am
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) was honored with an award for the "NY Counties Lead" campaign, which highlighted the county response during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign won the 2020 Capital Region MARCOM Award for demonstrating how county officials across the state are instrumental in responding to the public health, social and economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 10:15 am
As the band marks the 40th anniversary of "Celebration" this year, Kool & the Gang have released a new single, "Pursuit of Happiness." The song calls for all people around the world to live together in peace, love and harmony. The new tune also serves as a last will and testament from co-founder Ronald Khalis Bayyan Bell, who'd co-written the song and was the chief composer of "Jungle Boogie" and "Celebration."
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 09:55 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its cancer services program will present a free 40-minute webinar on cervical cancer at 6 p.m. Jan. 11, 2021.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 09:45 am
December may be the season of giving - but it's typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That's why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 09:15 am
The Coalition for Responsible Economic Development for Grand Island (CRED4GI) is engaging residents to oppose a newly proposed warehouse project by Michael Huntress and Acquest Development.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 01:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Saturday suspended patient visitation in order to better protect and maintain the health and safety of hospital patients and staff.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 09:10 am
CBS announced the series premiere of the new drama "The Equalizer," starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah, will be broadcast immediately following CBS Sports' broadcast of Super Bowl LV on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 (10 p.m. ET; time is approximate after postgame coverage) on the CBS Television Network. "The Equalizer" will move to its regular Sunday at 8 p.m. time period on Feb. 14.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 09:05 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered dozens of retailers across the state to immediately stop selling e-cigarette products to underage customers and to stop selling flavored vaping products in violation of New York state law.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 09:05 am
The Museum of disability History, which has been closed to the public through the COVID-19 pandemic, will not reopen its doors at 3286 Main St., Buffalo. Like so many museums across the country, lack of adequate dedicated funding has made operations unsustainable.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 07:00 am
Grand Island Schools Superintendent Brian Graham got some good news from the governor this week that could bring the district a step closer to having kids back in school.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 07:00 am
Michael Huntress, vice president of Acquest Development Co. of Williamsville, truly believes when one door closes, another opens.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2020 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, Dec. 7, in observation of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the attack, more than 2,400 Americans were killed, including 40 New Yorkers.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 06:25 pm
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of "The Godfather: Part III," director/screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola has reedited the final film in his epic "Godfather" trilogy. This new version, titled "Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone," achieves Coppola and screenwriter Puzo's original vision for the finale, which has been meticulously restored for the finest presentation of the Corleone saga's last chapter.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 06:05 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Dec. 4, 2020
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:40 pm
"The Seasons of Buffalo Baseball 1857-2020" is a 400-page, hardcover journey through the illustrious history of baseball in The Queen City. It is filled with more than 150 images, rare illustrations, cartoons, and page after page of baseball facts and follies - a true reflection of Buffalo's 163-year love affair with the grand old game.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:20 pm
Mike Endres of Grand Island passed away on Dec. 1, 2020.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:20 pm
For the past 25 years, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) and the civilian community have enjoyed a healthy relationship of mutual support. NIMAC's success and relationship with the NFARS is applauded across the USAF as an example of how a military affairs council should operate. It is what makes our community unique within the military community.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:10 pm
Visitors to North Tonawanda parks will be able to breathe a little easier as a recent resolution has banned smoking throughout numerous city parks.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:10 pm
Despite the near-constant disruptions of COVID-19 throughout 2020, erosion rehab work along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara County is slowly beginning to move forward.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:05 pm
Pete Robinson, founder of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive, spoke to the Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday about how this year's drive is more important than ever, with so many families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:05 pm
The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club honored its members who served in the armed forces at a special Americanism program held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 05:00 pm
In the first few months, I know for a lot of people like myself, the spectacle of no sports to watch (other than classic throwback games where you already knew the result) was difficult to understand and deal with.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:55 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas reports its unwrapped gifts for ages 0-16 drive continues to Thursday, Dec. 10, at select businesses in the Niagara-Erie counties area.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:50 pm
Merchants and restaurant owners annually see that "shop small" support continue into the following weekend, when the Lewiston Christmas Walk and Tour of Homes traditionally bring families and history buffs to the village streets.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:20 pm
New York Gov. and National Governors Association Chairman Andrew Cuomo and Arkansas Gov. and NGA Vice Chairman Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement Friday regarding ongoing negotiations over a new coronavirus relief bill:
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:20 pm
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 16 varied properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York State Police issued 13,887 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, which targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend.
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