Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:00 pm
With the release of Chris Tomlin's official video for "Miracle Of Love" on Friday, the Grammy-winning performer becomes the first artist in the Christian genre to exclusively premiere a music video on Facebook. Tomlin now joins the likes of Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood and other A-list artists who have also debuted videos with Facebook.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the passage of H.R. 8326, the Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020 (CED) Act.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:00 pm
The royal blue poles stand upright, like birthday candles on a cake.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres foundations will provide 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for families throughout Western New York with a total donation of more than $50,000 this holiday season. The donation is a part of the direct community aid initiative Terry and Kim Pegula launched in March that has committed $1.2 million to help members of the community who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens introduced a brand-new series of exhibits titled "Gardens After Dark." Offered at different times throughout the year, this new experience was created to open the Botanical Gardens in the evening for all to enjoy.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 03:25 pm
The Niagara University ESports team consists of six different teams: Four teams consisting of FIFA, Super Smash Bros, Ultimate Rocket League and Overwatch all compete at the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC); the other two teams also play competitively with League of Legends and Valorant.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 03:05 pm
In January 2019, Manny Garcia, a father of five, was relaxing on the couch in his New York home with his wife, Johanne Batiz, when a commercial for Ancestry.com came on the television screen. They both decided to buy the Ancestry DNA kit for fun. What they didn't expect was how this spontaneous splurge would have the answers to Manny's childhood wishes.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:55 pm
As many know, and have experienced, the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on our lives. Athletics around the world came to a halt: Little League was shut down before it started; high school and collegiate sports were cut off at winter championships; spring sports were canceled all together; and professional seasons were cut short, postponed or amended to fit in with regulations made by federal and state governments.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:45 pm
With the 2020 presidential election seemingly coming to a close (although some legalities are still in question), the question to students across Western New York is simple: What are their thoughts about the election and are they more or less stressed with the presumed result of the election?
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:35 pm
During this national pandemic whether you are in quarantine or trying to get used to this new normal it takes a lot on many individuals mental health, that is not really talked about. Even though these past couple months have been very stressful to a majority of people.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:25 pm
Niagara University students are working hard to keep up with all of the upcoming changes that have been brought on by the 2020 presidential election. Whether the impact has been overall positive or negative on the students has yet to be seen. However, this is what NU students and faculty had to say.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:10 pm
The next time you're watching or attending a show with live performers try to imagine yourself in the performers' shoes- or in colorguard's case, the feet of the performers. You'd probably be overcome with insane amounts of anxiety. Stage fright even. More often than not the performers feel some sort of the same thing. They just find different ways to handle it.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:50 pm
Is it a secret college is hard? No. Add some Zoom classes and hybrid classes to the mix, the inability to see friends and go out to let loose on the weekends after a tough week full of assignments, papers and exams, not being able to play sports with teammates, not being able to meet new people as a freshman because they are couped up in their dorms - that makes college even harder.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:40 pm
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:25 pm
On Nov. 10, the North Tonawanda Common Council voted 3-2 to adopt its revised 2021 budget, which includes a 3.75% property tax increase (equating to roughly $50 per $100,000 assessment). The figure is lower than the 6.52% increase called for in Mayor Arthur G. Pappas' initially proposed budget, which was heavily criticized by residents and some council members alike.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:25 pm
A multicenter study led by a University at Buffalo pediatric endocrinologist has found that a drug currently on the market for other autoimmune conditions can preserve the beta cells of children and young adults recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for at least a year after diagnosis.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:25 pm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made $86.85 million available to public housing agencies (PHAs) in the form of mainstream funding vouchers to assist nonelderly populations impacted by the coronavirus.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 12:55 pm
"Hold It All," the long-awaited new single from acclaimed husband/wife worship duo Brad + Rebekah, is now available. Written by the couple, along with Bede Benjamin-Korporaal (Cory Asbury, Hillsong Young & Free) and Joshua Silverberg (Kari Jobe, Jeremy Camp), "the timely anthem reminds a weary world of the worthy Savior who died to bring hope and peace for all."
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 12:55 pm
New York Farm Bureau's 2020 market basket survey shows the price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner saw a modest uptick from last year's meal. The average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $49.23 - or a $2.86 increase over last year.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 11:30 am
With an iconic holiday discography spanning more than two decades, Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated trio Point of Grace recently released their first holiday special. "A Point of Grace Christmas," showcasing favorites from the group's four hit seasonal recordings, is available via Amazon Prime as well as on DVD. Additionally, the special is slated to air Dec. 16 (9 p.m. ET) on TBN and is currently streaming on the CBN Family app.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 11:30 am
In the not too distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by "the Noise" - a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola's life is threatened - and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet's dark secrets.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 11:25 am
FOX has ordered "Game of Talents," an all-new unscripted variety show in which contestants must guess the performers' hidden talent, based only on their first impressions and a few wily clues. Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady ("Let's Make A Deal," "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") is set to host and executive-produce the program. Produced by Fremantle and based on its hit international format, "Game of Talents" will premiere on FOX in 2021.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 11:25 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to black bass (smallmouth and largemouth bass) fishing regulations to make these regulations easier to understand while continuing to successfully manage these species for future angler enjoyment.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the House of Representatives approved H.R. 2466, the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2020. The bill provides funding to states and tribes for opioid prevention and treatment measures.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:45 am
As a result of COVID-19, Destination Niagara USA created a series of 360-degree videos designed specifically for meeting planners to virtually explore meeting and event venues in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
FOX hits the right note with the all-new rendition of beloved musical game show "Name That Tune," premiering Wednesday, Jan. 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT), 2021, on FOX. Created by Harry Salter, the one-hour game show tests contestants' music knowledge, as they battle it out in an assortment of challenging musical games for cash and prizes. Jane Krakowski ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "30 Rock") will host, and Randy Jackson ("American Idol") will serve as band leader.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the team will partner with Child & Family Services and WellNow Urgent Care for the return of the Sabres Holiday Angels program. Sabres Holiday Angels is an adopt-a-family program that allows Sabres fans to support their neighbors in need this holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
Opening day of regular season deer hunting is Nov. 21 in most areas of Western and Central New York. Hunting will stir the deer population, which is already active due to mating season. AAA is warning motorists to buckle up, be extra cautious on the roads, and scan for deer and other animals.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
New series 'Call Your Mother' starring Kyra Sedgwick joins Wednesday comedy block Jan. 13; 'The Rookie' & 'mixed-ish' return Jan. 3, 26, respectively; Tuesday lineup adds 'black-ish' Jan. 26
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
With a resurgence of COVID-19 and renewed travel restrictions enacted in many states, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows the hotel industry will continue to face devastation and significant job loss without additional relief from Congress.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
Earlier this week, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls debuted a brand-new lyric video for their cover rendition of Tom Petty's holiday classic "Christmas All Over Again." Filled with an array of retro home video footage, the piece elicits nostalgic memories of the Christmas season. Watch it below.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:05 am
Earlier this week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Delaware Gov. John Carney, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced they will encourage residential colleges and universities in their respective states to provide testing for all students traveling home for Thanksgiving break to the maximum extent possible before they leave campus.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 09:55 am
Joining their colleagues in Erie, Fulton, Washington and Saratoga counties, the following Western New York officials have stated they have no intention of enforcing what they called an unconstitutional executive order issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo limiting gatherings in private residences to 10 persons or less:
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 09:50 am
Nikki's Chocolates is hosting a CAO holiday pop-up event today as part of the holiday pop-up series promoting minority-owned businesses in Buffalo. Nikki's Chocolates owner Jannell Eason is a graduate of the Community Action Organization of WNY's Business development workshop series. She opened her chocolate shop in 2018. It is located at 27 Chandler St, Suite 205, Buffalo.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 09:50 am
As the COVID-19 virus continues to increase at a dramatic pace in Western New York, surpassing peak volumes Catholic Health saw last spring, system officials are temporarily suspending all inpatient elective surgery procedures only from Saturday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Dec. 5.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 09:50 am
Earlier this week, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the release of the Draft Statewide Greenways Plan/Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for review and public comment.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection announced the rollout of a seven-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers navigate new holiday shopping pitfalls. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most experts predict this year's online holiday shopping season may top records - both in sales and in scams. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on equitable pricing requirements, credit cards, gift cards, refunds, warranties and data privacy.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:00 pm
Following almost a week of warnings by local elected leaders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday did, in fact, move portions of Erie County into an "orange" micro-cluster zone.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 08:15 pm
Local and state leaders have speculated the new coronavirus wave of infections began, in large part, with people having Halloween get-togethers. As such, both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz warned residents to limit their Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 02:15 pm
ABC and dick clark productions announced global superstar Justin Bieber will return to the American Music Awards stage for the first time since 2016 with an "exhilarating" performance, brought to fans by T-Mobile.
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