Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
Last Friday, officials from Niagara County and the Town of Wheatfield were on hand at the Wheatfield Senior Center to hand out over 100 Thanksgiving dinners to local seniors. The event was part of Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch's "Meals With Heart From Six Feet Apart" program that he created in March to offer affordable meals to seniors in the community amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is reminding older adults and caregivers about the importance of getting their flu vaccination as soon as possible. Flu season is already underway - and can last as late as May. The flu shot is an essential preventive care service that should not be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
The New York Gaming Commission announced its Lottery division has once again joined the National Council on Problem Gambling's Gift Responsibly advocacy campaign.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced two holiday gift ideas for those who love the environment and outdoors. Each year, DEC's lifetime sporting licenses make a unique gift for outdoors enthusiasts. In addition - for a limited time - DEC is offering a one-year subscription to its award-winning Conservationist magazine at half price.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
Many artisans are eager to boost their yearend sales during the holiday season after a year of canceled shows. The Kenan Center has designed a socially distanced shopping experience that meets state mandates while giving the community a chance to shop local, and handmade.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 06:55 am
Join the Carnegie Art Center as it celebrates the sixth annual "Art Off The Wall" exhibition and fundraiser to benefit the North Tonawanda venue.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
M&T Bank announced its "Gift of Warmth" campaign, the region's longest-running warm clothing collection program, is open and running through Jan. 8, 2021. At all of M&T's 64 area branches, Western New Yorkers can donate new gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and coats for local children and adults.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
As part of its seven-part consumer alert holiday series, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection recommends New Yorkers be informed consumers when purchasing gift cards and gift certificates this holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 28 this year, in one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That's especially true for restaurants, retail shops and fitness-related businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging New Yorkers to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' annual poinsettia and railway exhibit will run Nov. 27 through Jan. 3, 2021. The annual "Santa's Workshop" event will take place Dec. 11-12. A buy one, get one admission (BOGO) day will round out the fun on Dec. 28 to celebrate the holiday season.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 06:40 pm
Patricia Darlene Smith (nee VanDyke) passed away on Nov. 20, 2020. A resident of Grand Island for over 60 years, she moved here from Terre Haute, Indiana, and was a resident of Garden Gate Skilled Nursing in Cheektowaga since 2018.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 06:35 pm
As a longtime supporter of the work of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, Ensol Inc. took a special approach this year to support the hospital. As a sign of its deep appreciation for the nurses, doctors and therapists working on the holiday, Ensol graciously donated over 165 meals catered by Osteria 166 to hospital staff in celebration of Thanksgiving.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the Thanksgiving holiday. The special traffic enforcement period starts Wednesday and runs through Sunday.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 12:25 pm
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced the final day of registration for New York state's 10th annual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum. He urged those interested in participating to visit the event's website to sign up.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2020 07:00 am
A team of University at Buffalo researchers used the power of storytelling through comic books to help high school students around the world better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 06:05 pm
This Thanksgiving, the time-honored phrase "Let's Have a Parade" will cue the start of a reimagined celebration that will safely bring the magic of the 94th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - the nation's most cherished holiday tradition - to once again kick off the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 06:00 pm
NBC is ringing in the holiday season with its iconic "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special on Wednesday, Dec. 2 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 05:55 pm
NBC is starting the new year on a high note with the launch of the new Robert Carlock and Tina Fey-created and produced comedy "Mr. Mayor," the time period premiere of new medical series "Nurses" and the anticipated season two return of critically acclaimed "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 05:55 pm
Some of the greatest rivalries among the nation's universities are being moved from the playing field to the quiz show space as NBC has given a series order to the iconic program "College Bowl," hosted by two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning, with his brother Cooper Manning as sideline reporter.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 05:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the state is partnering with Walmart, the Community Service Society of New York, Coca-Cola, Wegmans, HelloFresh, the National Supermarket Association and Stew Leonard's this week to help deliver Thanksgiving meals to feed more than 50,000 people.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:50 pm
Due to the current rise in COVID-19 cases, the Town of Niagara is holding board meetings via Zoom until further notice. The call-in number is 1-646-558-8656, and the meeting number 2669962599. The agenda and additional information is available online at www.townofniagara.com and on the Town of Niagara Facebook page.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:50 pm
The Small Business Administration Buffalo District office is encouraging shopping at local small businesses on Small Business Saturday.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:50 pm
More than seven years after audiences said goodbye, the cast of "90210," The CW's spinoff of the iconic drama, is reuniting for an original news special, "ET Presents...9021OMG! The Cast Tells All." The reunion show will be available to stream on CW Seed, The CW's streaming-only network, free and without subscription or log-in, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 25.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:05 pm
Catholic Health's new mobile simulation unit was shown off to the public on Monday, with brief remarks, a dedication and live demonstration at the Lewiston No. 1 Fire Department on North Sixth Street.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 03:00 pm
The Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association is celebrating Small Business Saturday with the release of its complimentary DNFBA winter savings card, with offers to more than a dozen member businesses throughout downtown Niagara Falls. The card will be valid from Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, through March 28, 2021.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 02:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Mental Health, in partnership with the Erie County Sheriff's Office and the Community for Greater Buffalo's Racial Equity Roundtable, has created the Erie County Service Link Stop at 120 West Eagle St., Buffalo, to connect individuals leaving detention with a comprehensive set of services to help them stabilize in the community and lead better, healthier lives.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 02:50 pm
If you're sitting down, the findings of two major new studies led by University at Buffalo researchers are likely to get you moving.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:50 pm
Since the first COVID-19 orders issued by the New York State Health Department, sheriffs across the state have been responding to thousands of complaints of violations of those orders.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:45 pm
KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, is donating $1 million to support the Health Professions Hub at D'Youville.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:40 pm
Platinum-selling No. 1 singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina kicks off her holiday season with a performance on the 94th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City on Thursday morning on NBC. Alaina joins a list of superstar artists who are appearing on this year's parade, including Dolly Parton, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Patti Labelle, Bebe Rexha, Pentatonix and (of course) Santa Claus!
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:40 pm
Directed by Sarah McColgan (Mariah Carey, Hailee Steinfeld, Kelly Clarkson), Meghan Trainor's "Holidays" video sees her ringing in the season with a party full of glitz and glamor. Joining the festivities is Earth, Wind & Fire, who bring the visual to life and make it the best holiday celebration. Get in the spirit with "Holidays," out now.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:40 pm
It all came down to this as four celebrity and pro-dancer couples returned to the ballroom to compete for the last time on the 2020 season finale of "Dancing with the Stars," live Monday on ABC. Kaitlyn Bristowe and her partner, Artem Chigvintsev, were crowned the 2020 champions of "Dancing with the Stars," taking home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:35 pm
On Tuesday, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls debuted the trailer for "It's Christmas All Over," the first-ever augmented-reality movie musical, created and presented by the livestreaming platform FanTracks.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 01:35 pm
Improv legends and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" veterans Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood unleash a wild, comedic ride with "Stream of Consciousness," where the audience is in the driver's seat, live via Zoom. Artpark & Company welcomes the entertainers Dec. 5, 13 and 19.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2020 07:00 am
Festive flashback performances to include Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor & Brett Eldridge, Aloe Blacc
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 07:50 pm
Speaking to press Monday afternoon, Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein said, "We are seeing an explosion of cases in the past two weeks."
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 04:50 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Mondday filed a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and former senior leaders Bishop Emeritus Richard J. Malone and former Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Grosz, for "failing to follow mandated policies and procedures that would help to prevent the rampant sexual abuse of minors by priests within the Catholic Church."
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 04:50 pm
The Grand Island e-waste recycling drive will be held from 9 am until 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road. It is a free, drive-thru, contactless, drop-off event.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 04:50 pm
As county leaders in New York state and across America battle a newly resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, they increasingly face resistance.
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