Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding all New Yorkers to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. They should also clean those units and test them to insure they are working. Alarms equipped with removable batteries should have them replaced.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
The Erie County Office of Geographic Information Services was presented with a 2020 Fight Against COVID Application/ Dashboard Award in recognition of the public dashboard the office created to track coronavirus case counts in Erie County.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
Voter participation for school district budgets statewide more than tripled to 1.6 million votes cast amid the COVID-19 lockdown for the 2020-21 school budget year, after in-person voting was temporarily suspended and replaced with absentee ballots. The results were similar to 2019 when only 1.6% of the budgets failed to pass on the first vote, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
The New York Power Authority announced the limited reopening of its Niagara Power Vista in Western New York and Hawkins Point Visitors Center in the North Country.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
The City of Niagara Falls announced the temporary suspension of the senior lunch program on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at both the John A. Duke Senior Citizen Center and the LaSalle Neighborhood Facility Senior Center, in response to Election Day.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 05:00 am
Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, such as ligaments, tendons and bone, are a major cause of disability in the U.S.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:35 am
Are you struggling with dark mornings? It's about to change. With daylight saving time ending Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., Americans will "fall back" and set their clocks back one hour to standard time.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:35 am
As children take to the streets on Halloween to trick-or-treat, their risk of being injured by motorists increases greatly. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports Halloween is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates children are four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:35 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Health has filed proposed regulations to regulate cannabinoid hemp products in New York.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:30 am
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill announced two bridge projects on roads over Eighteen Mile Creek in the Town of Hartland are completed and the road lane restrictions that had been in place since mid-September will be lifted this Friday, Oct. 30.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2020 04:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that, on Sunday, Nov. 1, NY State of Health - the state's official health plan marketplace - will launch open enrollment for 2021 qualified health plans.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 04:10 pm
Support for the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AHLA) Safe Stay initiative continues to grow with endorsements coming from leading scientists, physicians and public health experts in epidemiology and infectious disease.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 04:10 pm
The Center for Elder Law & Justice has received a grant in the amount of $218,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to provide support and training to caregivers of older adults in Western New York. CELJ will adjust and expand on curriculum originally developed through the Health Fellows Program, sponsored by the Health Foundation of Western & Central New York.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 04:10 pm
This December, FOX takes TV's No. 1 show and adds a little twist. Based on the smash hit FOX series "The Masked Singer" and inspired by a popular segment featured on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," all-new celebrity competition series "The Masked Dancer" will be hosted by comedian Craig Robinson.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 12:15 pm
As COVID-19 infection rates and death tolls continue to rise, researchers and scientists around the world are racing to clear candidate drug therapies for COVID-19.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 12:15 pm
According to a 2019 student survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of all students who completed an internship received a job offer within six months of graduation. To facilitate these opportunities for a greater number of students, Niagara University's Office of Career Services is enhancing its innovative Pathways Program to guarantee internships for participants and to provide stipends to students whose internships are unpaid.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 12:15 pm
And welcome to the chamber! The board of directors of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, elected leaders, friends and family joined Jeri N. Wright, P.C., Real Estate Attorney, in celebrating her office ribbon-cutting in the Village of Lewiston.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 10:45 am
Frontiers Music Srl announced the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker "Durbin." James is currently putting the finishing touches on his label debut, which the label said "will be a pure, unadulterated, headbanging heavy metal affair where James proudly wears his influences on his sleeve while simultaneously forging his own path."
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 10:45 am
For the second consecutive year, RG&E and AAA New York State are partnering together during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to remind passenger and commercial drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. The companies urge drivers to take charge of eliminating distractions by focusing on the road ahead as visual and mental attention is key to safe driving.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 10:45 am
Halloween is full of treats, but the holiday, unfortunately, comes with its share of tricks, too. It's a busy night on the roads - and the worst night for vandalism. AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for pedestrians this coming weekend, to celebrate responsibly and to make sure your home and vehicle are protected against any tricks.
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Wed, Oct 28th 2020 10:40 am
Road trips reign supreme when it comes to 2020 travel, and the fall season is no exception. Travelers looking for some adventure may want to consider adding a bit of the paranormal to their fall getaway since it is the spookiest season of the year. In fact, New York state has a haunted past that travelers can easily find if they visit the right locations.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:35 pm
In 2016, the legendary David Bowie left this planet far too soon. In 2020, the live music industry was shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 8, 2021, a star-studded group of musicians and vocalists - including those who grew up with his music as well as his friends and bandmates who worked with him and knew him best - will come together on the weekend of the fifth anniversary of Bowie's passing (what would have been his birthday) to reconnect, heal and share the music that has meant so much to so many.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:35 pm
This Christmas, Universal Pictures will present Tom Hanks starring in "News of the World," a moving story written and directed by Paul Greengrass. The two are reuniting for the first time since their 2013 Best Picture nominee "Captain Phillips."
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:30 pm
Buddy Valastro embarks on an extraordinary new Christmas-themed competition on Food Network as he goes head-to-head with the greatest non-cake artists on "Buddy vs. Christmas," premiering Sunday, Nov. 22 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish recognize the sacrifice of military service members and their families as the holiday season approaches, with their release of "Won't Be Home For Christmas" featuring Abigail Hodges. The song written by Hootie & the Blowfish and produced by Jeff Trott, is available everywhere.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:30 pm
Platinum-selling duo Maddie & Tae's first ever holiday release, "We Need Christmas," is out now. The six-track project features two originals: "Merry Married Christmas" and title track "We Need Christmas." That's in addition to beloved holiday favorites including "This Christmas," "Holly Jolly Christmas," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)."
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced California was added to New York state's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas were removed. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from an area with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average, or an area with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:25 pm
Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise, spiked more at the start of the pandemic, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). A staggering 80.5% of people reporting online purchase scams in 2020 lost money. Which is a jump from 71.2% in 2015, when BBB began collecting data.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:25 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP), in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC), advises New Yorkers to "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen" during Fire Prevention Month.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:25 pm
The University at Buffalo is preparing its plans to administer COVID-19 testing to on-campus students prior to the Thanksgiving break, per an announcement by State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:20 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and Office for New Americans are alerting consumers about online English learning and phone scams targeting students, parents and immigrants. These scams are based on threats requiring the end consumer to pay money immediately or face repercussions by authorities.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:20 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas reminds the residents of North Tonawanda that the off-street parking restrictions begin Sunday, Nov. 1. There is no parking permitted on any city street between the hours of 3 and 6 a.m. until April 1.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:20 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced the fall leaf pick up schedule:
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:00 am
Tom Reubens, a graduate of the Wilson Central School District (Class of 2007), was an All-State athlete and scholar, with a great love of history and nature. His life was cut short by a little known cardiac illness called Brugada syndrome. In his honor, the Reubens family has created a scholarship to support student athletes, and Niagara Family Medicine Associates has donated a tree that was planted at Wilson Elementary School last Friday.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:00 am
From René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle to Capt. Pierre Pouchot, the French had a significant presence on the Niagara River for almost 100 years from 1669 to 1759. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Old Fort Niagara will celebrate that history and present French Heritage Day in cooperation with the American Association of Teachers of French.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 06:40 pm
Food Network is prepping for food's biggest holiday with a bountiful schedule of brand-new cross-platform content this November, offering the best Thanksgiving recipes, expert culinary advice and all-star holiday hacks.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 02:55 pm
On Monday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz took part in early voting for the 2020 presidential election, casting his ballot at St. Columba-Brigid Church on Hickory Street in the City of Buffalo's Ellicott District.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Multiaward-winning and multimillion-selling global artist and musician Harry Styles has made his first big move into the business world with an investment in Co-op Live, Oak View Group's new venue in Manchester. The arena, which will be the U.K.'s largest, was given planning approval in September and is set to open in 2023.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2020 01:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health has fielded calls and emails from school districts, coaching staff and parents of youth athletes related to travel sports teams. More recently, ECDOH received reports from concerned parents and school districts about independent youth sports teams scheduling or participating in out-of-state games, tournaments, scrimmages and other activities.
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