Wed, Nov 18th 2020 02:10 pm
The Big Easy in Buffalo announced the next four concerts in its new local music series featuring some of Western New York's top local bands that have that New Orleans spirit. The shows will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/TheBigEasyInBuffalo. The shows, all with 5:30 p.m. start times, are:
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 02:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the final rule for the Pilot Records Database has moved to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This is a final step toward implementation of the measure, which has been advanced following the crash of Flight 3407.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 02:10 pm
Volunteers from across Western New York joined the team from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for a native tree planting event Saturday to complete Waterkeeper's three-year shoreline restoration project on Spicer Creek at River Oaks on Grand Island.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 02:05 pm
The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 2610, the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the launch of a new online training platform that will enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers weathering the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced passage of S.910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving and effectively using U.S. coastal resources, including those in the Great Lakes region, through the National Sea Grant. The bill reauthorizes the Sea Grant College Program through 2025.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Nine industry experts were named to the Niagara University Center for Supply Chain Excellence's newly established board of advisers. Established in 2000, the Center for Supply Chain Excellence is a collaborative effort between the university's College of Business Administration and the local business community to promote regional education in all aspects of supply chain management.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris' annual winter clothing drive began this week. The public being can drop donated items at the assemblyman's office or the Lockport Town Hall until Dec. 14.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) on Tuesday celebrated Older New Yorkers' Day virtually, recognizing 87 volunteers from across the state who "demonstrate their extraordinary value every day to their family, friends and community." The celebration traditionally takes place each year in May in Albany; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year it was premiered as a virtual event.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 11:00 am
If you ask fans of "A Million Little Things" whom they'd choose to be, if they could emulate one character, they would choose Gary Mendez (James Roday Rodriguez) - hands down.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 10:40 am
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:35 am
After the Thanksgiving break (Nov. 25-29), the University at Buffalo will transition to remote learning for the remainder of the fall semester.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the 21st annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign is underway and will run through Nov. 29. The statewide campaign, supported by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, raises awareness about the importance of wearing seat belts.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:25 am
The New York Power Authority on Tuesday announced the first milestone of its 15-year modernization and digitization program to significantly extend the operating life of its Niagara Power Project in Lewiston, the largest source of clean electricity in New York state and one of the country's largest hydroelectric projects.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:25 am
The New York State Department of State on Tuesday announced the completion of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) project for Scenic Woods-Bicentennial Park in the Town of Grand Island. The completion of the nearly $600,000 project, which was funded in part with a $197,634 EPF LWRP grant, is helping to transform the town's waterfront into a vibrant destination with public spaces and amenities for residents and visitors.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) announced the winners and honorees of the 7th annual Spark Awards, presented by M&T Bank and held Monday. The presentation was streamed for free through ASI's YouTube page (www.youtube.com/asiwny).
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
American Ship Review has named the new all-electric, emission-free Maid of the Mist vessels as "Boat of the Year."
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 09:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's "Bids for Blessings" virtual auction began accepting bids at 5 a.m. Wednesday. The auction features an enticing variety of items, including many that would be unique holiday gifts. Bidding will continue until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:40 am
With Christmas just around the corner, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its annual holiday special, "CMA Country Christmas." Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling will take the stage for a spirited night of festive classics.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:35 am
"Buffalo Rock City" will release Dec. 15 on CD, all digital stores and streaming media. The recording's proceeds are geared to help the Compass House Foundation, a charitable organization that helps homeless youth in Buffalo.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:35 am
The New York State Thruway Authority on Monday announced the start of major deconstruction at 52 toll plazas (approximately 230 individual toll booths) on the thruway's ticketed system following the successful conversion to cashless tolling on Saturday.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:15 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a new web application designed to help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application can help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state's social programs network.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:10 am
Volunteers from the Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross are providing immediate emergency assistance for a total of 33 people from 14 families displaced by wind damage and lakeshore flooding.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein again on Monday warned residents coronavirus cases will continue to rise unless safety measures are obeyed. Most of the area is in a "yellow" micro-cluster area, as the number of positive COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed in the past month.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the signing of forward Jack Quinn to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 03:20 pm
One of the best story restarts took place last Friday on NBC's "The Blacklist." In 42 minutes, fans were given a promising new lead on the true identity of Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), one of the world's most-wanted criminals - and the FBI's best-kept secret weapon in finding fugitives. Agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) finally broke away from "Red" - a man she once believed to be her father - and aligned with her mother, Katarina Rostova (Laila Robins) ... who is also a world-class criminal. She abandoned her task force family - but finally made a romantic move on partner Donald Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff).
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 01:45 pm
On Dec. 12, Artpark & Company will join other prestigious theaters and cultural institutions around the world in presenting the Pomegranate Arts production "Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce...Pandemic!" The special, live-streamed event reimagines for this time of social distancing Mac's celebrated "Holiday Sauce" show, which The Los Angeles Times praised for its "freewheeling love and generosity," and called "a present from the island of misfit toys ... and a Christmas miracle."
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 01:20 pm
Coronavirus stats for Nov. 16
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 12:25 pm
More than 1,400 National Grid line, tree and service workers in Western New York are focused on public safety and are making steady progress in removing downed wires, trees, tree limbs, broken poles and other hazards, and restoring power after a severe wind storm swept across the region Sunday. Crews will continue to work around the clock on the labor-intensive cleanup and restoration efforts.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 12:25 pm
The New York State Department of State announced a new online application for the address confidentiality program (ACP) in which victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offenses and human trafficking can protect themselves from their perpetrators by getting a new undisclosed address. It said this online application will facilitate a swift and secure enrollment into the program for individuals who previously could only apply for the program via mail or fax.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 11:05 am
Trinity Church will host a Thanksgiving drive-thru food give-a-way from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island (white building). The event is first-come, first-served, and quantities are limited.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 11:00 am
In Western New York, nine organizations received recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and invest in the health of their workforce as part of the 2020 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:20 am
Light up your holidays and join Christmas' favorite couple, Ellen and Clark Griswold, for a virtual salute to the holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Chevy Chase (Clark) and Beverly D'Angelo (Ellen) will lead audiences through this live Artpark event as they share fan-favorite clips from the movie, reveal their favorite memories from the making of the "Vacation" franchise, and answer fan questions in a live audience Q&A at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the state record for a pumpkinseed was officially tied by a catch on the Black River earlier this year.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
Joseph Freitas, owner and president of Capello Salon & Spa, announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Capello Salon & Spa will consolidate all operations to its East Amherst location at 9424 Transit Road.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging veterans to take the first step. On Nov. 19, vets are invited stop smoking as part of the annual Great American Smokeout to improve their physical and mental health by combining cessation counseling with other VA clinical resources and support.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 10:10 am
Fans of DJ Khaled will want to tune in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, when the renowned songwriter, producer and media personality speaks (virtually) at Canisius College. In his talk, titled "How I Came Up," Khaled will share his personal story of success and impart on students how they, too, can make successes of themselves.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:55 am
With the big game season beginning Nov. 21 throughout much of the southern part of New York state, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow some common-sense safety precautions this fall and winter.
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