Sat, Oct 31st 2020 07:00 am
The Rev. Michael J. McGivney, the Connecticut-born founder of the Knights of Columbus, will take one step closer to sainthood on Saturday, Oct. 31, when he is beatified in a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut. McGivney entered Our Lady of Angels Seminary, the precursor of Niagara University, in 1871 and attended through the summer of 1872.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:30 pm
Applications for Home Energy Assistance Program ("HEAP") regular benefits will be accepted beginning Monday, Nov. 2. This year, in light of the virus-related risks related to public gatherings, the Erie County Department of Social Services is strongly encouraging applicants to apply online or to utilize other remote channels to apply. As in previous years, interested applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced an additional $10 million is being dedicated to the Nourish New York program, bringing the total funding dedicated to the program to $35 million.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday encouraged New Yorkers to get a flu shot to prepare for the flu season, which usually begins in October and runs through May. The New York state flu tracker launches today. The tracker displays daily and weekly flu data and provides timely information about local, regional and statewide flu activity.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 12:30 pm
After announcing their farewell earlier this year, Tenth Avenue North is releasing their last offering as a band with newly recorded versions of their hits over the past two decades. The album, "Unplugged For The People (The Acoustic Greatest Hits)," is available now and features 10 of the band's greatest hits and fan favorites, including "By Your Side," "You Are More," "Control" and "Greater Than All My Regrets."
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to crackdown on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs from Friday, Oct. 30, until noon on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:50 am
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Oct. 30, 2020
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:45 am
Multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls officially released "It's Christmas All Over" Friday via Warner Records. Marking the band's first Christmas album, the project features holiday classics such as the recently released single "Let It Snow," as well as the two brand-new original holiday songs: "This Is Christmas" and "You Ain't Getting Nothin.' "
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:40 am
The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority board of directors on Friday unanimously passed a resolution approving the proposed 2021 Erie County budget and accompanying four-year plan, submitted by the administration Oct. 15.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has updated its COVID-19 Niagara Falls community testing calendar. Testing is scheduled:
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:40 am
On Friday, sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG's Passion presented their first Christmas album, "Hope Has a Name," on all digital platforms. This special holiday offering was recorded in studio at Passion City Church in Atlanta. "Hope Has a Name" features Passion worship leaders Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone, along with friends Crowder and Chidima.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:15 am
The EP, "Live Before The World Shut Down," from the multi-award-winning artist and songwriter Matthew West, officially released Friday. Recorded earlier this year before the live entertainment industry shut down due to COVID-19, the project features six live recordings, including West's version of the No. 1 hit "Nobody," which was originally recorded by Casting Crowns and West, who also co-wrote the song.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:15 am
On Friday, Josh Groban released his version of the classic Kenny Loggins song, "Celebrate Me Home," via Reprise Records. The song is off his forthcoming album, "Harmony," out Nov. 20. The album is available for preorder, and fans who preorder the album will receive an instant grat download of "Celebrate Me Home," along with the previously released "Impossible Dream."
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:15 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society announced that the Western New York Farm Show, which was scheduled to be held Jan. 28-30, 2021, is canceled.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:15 am
New York's new rear seat belt law goes into effect Sunday, Nov. 1, requiring all passengers to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a motor vehicle, including passengers of ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Until now, passengers over age 16 were not required to wear seat belts in the rear seat in New York. The new law, championed by AAA New York State, will save lives and prevent injuries across state roadways by requiring all occupants in a motor vehicle to buckle up.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:10 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of November.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:10 am
It's proving to be an impressive October for Lewiston-Porter boys soccer, according to team coach Rick Sweeney. The 2019 Niagara Frontier League champions kicked off their 2020 season earlier this month with a 4-0 shutout over Ken East.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 11:10 am
Happy Halloween, boys and ghouls! This week at Lewiston-Porter was filled with spirited activities across the district as students celebrated School Spirit Week. Activities included dress up days and virtual events, including Halloween celebrations, bringing the whole school community together.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center will host its Thanksgiving Day get-together (a hearty turkey dinner luncheon with all the trimmings) at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at its Lower River Road site. Hosted by the Niagara County Office for the Aging, a number of area officials have been invited including members of the Lewiston Town Board and area seniors.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
We're all more focused on avoiding disease in the midst of this year's pandemic, but Grand Islander Alan Pless has been on a similar mission of promoting health for decades.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Grace Carolyn Kammerer passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2020 at Canterbury Woods Continuing Care Retirement Center in Williamsville, where she received care for Parkinson's Disease.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, but New York offers early voting before Election Day. The early voting period runs to Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
This has been a big year for acquisitions and received donations. The museum collection has now tripled in size. Earlier this year, I acquired some local artwork from the Cary and Baker estate collections. Also, another signed print from Thomas Hanover, along with some other rare engravings, which are on display in the village boardroom.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
America's Disinfecting Defense Unit Solutions (ADDUS), a division of Painters Plus Home Decorating Inc., announced this week it would host a drive-thru vehicle sanitation event at 800 Walck Road from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Roughly 60 participants learned more on the Army Corps' alternative 3 "balance of plant" selection plan for the 191-acre Niagara Falls Storage Site in Lewiston during an Oct. 21 virtual presentation.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston approved measures at its Monday meeting to extend the moratorium on utility scale solar installations in the town for an additional two months.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Parks and Recreation Director Mike Dashineau announced this week the Lewiston Family Ice Rink will not be operational for the upcoming holiday season.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
On Wednesday, Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino joined Pinnacle Community Services, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, the Homeless Alliance of Western New York and other community partners to announce over $1.22 million toward the coordinated community effort to address youth homelessness in Niagara County.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Brewed and Bottled Craft Beer Shop will reopen with the added amenity of a beer garden, while Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces plans to expand its offerings (think: bacon), and Mad Hatter Tea House will partner products with paintings.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and Department of Health urge caution to parents and children during this year's Halloween celebrations.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Join The Big Easy in Buffalo at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, for a livestream event featuring 12 rounds (and three bonus rounds) of meat, including steak, turkeys, bacon and more; plus a 50/50 cash split, live(stream) music, a NOLA food cooking demo from Dick & Jenny's, gift cards to local restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries. The ticket price is $50.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 07:00 am
Halloween in the Cataract City will be observed from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The City of Niagara Falls urges that, as residents plan ways to celebrate Halloween this year, they use caution and common sense when deciding how to spend the holiday weekend.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
With Buffalo's film industry potential on the rise, a new project to develop a 27-acre parcel into world-class studio facilities is headed to the city.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the signing of forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.05 million.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
"The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Marshall ("Seabiscuit," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"), chronicles the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs, including 20 No. 1 hits throughout their storied career.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
Acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has announced a new album for April 2021, "Heavy Sun." He shared the first single from the album, "(Under The) Heavy Sun."
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
The CW Network has revealed premiere dates for its new season primetime schedule, beginning in January 2021, it was announced by Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
Wednesday night, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum debuted "BIG NIGHT (At the Museum)," the most ambitious digital program in the venue's history (and a much-needed fundraiser), on its YouTube channel.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:50 am
The Country Music Association announced the first round of performers for The 54th Annual CMA Awards. Hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will take the stage together for an emotional, groundbreaking tribute performance.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:45 am
"In the Hot Seat: Chef David Chang and ASL Interpreter Rorri Burton" - Chef David Chang competes for the Southern Smoke Foundation, and ASL Interpreter Rorri Burton tries his hand at the $1 million prize on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," airing Sunday, Nov. 15 (9 p.m. EST), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.
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