Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:45 pm
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is set to release his YouTube covers series "No Fun Mondays" into a 14-song collection on Nov. 27 via Reprise/Warner Records, on vinyl, CD and digital. "No Fun Mondays" sees Armstrong putting his signature melodic-punk spin on the songs that have formed the soundtrack to his life, including classics by John Lennon, Billy Bragg, and Johnny Thunders.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:45 pm
Jim Brickman is donating to theaters across the U.S. this holiday season by performing virtual concerts complete with interactive Zoom rooms, meet & greets and Christmas gifts delivered to one's door.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:30 pm
On Tuesday, the Buffalo City Mission kicked off the fifth year of its "Mission Possible Food Drive Challenge," a communitywide initiative that brings together area schools, church youth groups and other youth programs to engage students of all ages in an exciting, educational and action-oriented food drive challenge.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:30 pm
Gather American Eatery will hold a book talk and signing with author Derek Maxfield on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as he talks about his work "HELLMIRA: The Union's Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp - Elmira, NY."
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Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:25 pm
From left, Starpoint Middle School student Connor Church, Principal Dr. Corey Gray, student Sienna Budz, school counselor Kelly Preisch and counselor Andrea Bove present a check for $4,100 on behalf of their school to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo. The check represents proceeds from the school's "Crush Cancer" event, held earlier this year.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2020 05:25 pm
Monday afternoon, Congressman Brian Higgins spoke directly with National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt about concerns related to the federal investigation into the recent airplane crash in Western New York.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 08:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Tage Thompson to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $1.4 million.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 08:50 pm
The Maid of the Mist, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York Power Authority and ABB on Monday announced the Maid of the Mist launched the first two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels in the U.S. Guests from around the world will now enjoy a greener ride when visiting the nation's oldest state park - and the iconic boat tour that has navigated the waters below Niagara Falls since 1846.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 07:15 pm
Coronavirus update for Oct. 5
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 03:35 pm
On the 20th anniversary of the "Gilmore Girls" series premiere, The CW Network announced it is returning to Stars Hollow for the Thanksgiving holiday with the acquisition of "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" airing as a four-night event beginning Monday, Nov. 23 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and continuing at that time through Thursday, Nov. 26.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 03:20 pm
Wegmans Pharmacy and the Erie County Department of Public Health are making it safer and easier for local residents to get their flu shots with two drive-thru community flu shot clinics this fall. During the events, participants may remain in their cars while a Wegmans pharmacist, wearing additional protective gear, administers the vaccination.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 03:20 pm
Integrity Music presents YWAM Kona Music's first recorded EP, "The Commission (Live)." This label debut EP, which is available now, is the first release out of Kona, Hawaii, home to the largest base of the global missions movement: YWAM.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 03:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct community testing for COVID-19 at four additional sites beginning this week. The testing is supported by CDBG funds allocated for by the City of Niagara Falls. There will be no charge for city residents.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 02:50 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood's first-ever Christmas album, "My Gift," debuts No. 1 on the Billboard country, Christian and holiday charts this week. "My Gift" marks the eighth straight album Underwood has debuted No. 1 on the Billboard country chart. "My Gift" also debuted No. 1 on the U.K. country chart (her fifth No. 1 on the chart) and No. 1 on the Canadian country chart.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 02:00 pm
The first day that students showed up for Scott Brauer's project-based engineering class, they were a bit confused by the lack of some place to sit. The Orleans/Niagara BOCES class, located at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, seemed to have no chairs.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 12:15 pm
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi announced the application deadlines for two upcoming civil service exams - for social service worker and correction officer - are fast approaching, and encouraged those who are interested to sign up now for the exam. The application deadline for both exams is Oct. 23, and the respective tests will be given Dec. 5.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 11:50 am
The New York State Office for New Americans announced the launch of a new initiative, "Immigrants Can Code - Digital Literacy Pilot."
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:55 am
BauerFinancial Inc., a premier credit union and bank rating firm, announced The Summit Federal Credit Union has once again been awarded its highest (5-star) rating for financial strength and stability. That means that, even in the current climate, The Summit is able to excel in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability and asset quality.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:40 am
Statement by the New York State Association of Counties in response to the "lack of guidance and protocols for coronavirus testing":
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:40 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the state has renewed - for the seventh time - an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the state of New York that has been specifically referred to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for collection for an additional 30-day period.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:40 am
Melanie C's anticipated self-titled eighth studio album is out now. The record was launched alongside four, hugely successful full-band global live stream events last week - "Colour And Light" - and continues a whirlwind of activity for the legendary Sporty Spice.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:15 am
The Country Music Association has revealed music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host The 54th Annual CMA Awards live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8 p.m. EST), on ABC. Country Music's Biggest Night will take place from Music City Center in downtown and feature the biggest artists and performances in country music.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:15 am
Becker Farms reimagines its "Haunted Hayride" as a "Haunted Forest" drive-thru experience starting Oct. 16 and running 7-10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:15 am
An analysis by a University at Buffalo-led team using two estimates of undocumented immigration suggests that, on average, this population reduced or had no effect on crime in 154 U.S. metropolitan areas studied, including places such as New York City, Chicago and Las Vegas.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 09:30 am
Congress members Brian Higgins and Chris Jacobs are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to send investigators to the scene of fatal airplane crash in Genesee County. The Western New York leaders made the request in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator and NTSB chairman.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2020 09:30 am
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Sun, Oct 4th 2020 08:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced 21 names will be added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall at the Empire State Plaza to honor the memory and heroism of these first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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Sun, Oct 4th 2020 04:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19 from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Maple Avenue Elementary School, 952 Maple Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 11:00 am
Andrew E. Pilecki of Pendleton was reelected to the board of directors of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York during FASNY's 148th annual convention, which was held virtually Aug. 22, due to COVID-19. He previously served on the board of directors last year and has now been elected to a five-year term.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 10:55 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James' special investigations and prosecutions unit (SIPU) on Friday announced the conclusion of its investigation into the death of India Cummings. After an exhaustive investigation, SIPU did not find criminal culpability on the part of any of the individuals responsible for her care during the period of her incarceration.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 10:40 am
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we acknowledge the loss of Steve Barnes and his niece Elizabeth Barnes following a tragic accident earlier today.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 10:40 am
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for New York.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 07:05 am
The Town of Grand Island has announced Traffic Safety Enforcement and Awareness Days for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. The goal of this high-visibility, multi-agency enforcement and awareness program is to promote traffic safety by encouraging motor vehicle operators, bicyclists and pedestrians to become attentive to road safety. Speeding, aggressive driving, driving on the shoulder, complete stops and distracted driving will be highlighted.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 07:00 am
The first Grand Island business dedicated to the growing sport of competitive axe-throwing is up and throwing.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 07:00 am
In remembrance of Michael (Moe) Dinsmore, an enthusiastic participant of the Miracle League, a drive-by the Dinsmore residence on Grand Island with his friends from the Miracle League was organized by Dan Drexelius and took place on Sunday afternoon Sept. 27.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 07:00 am
Robert C. ("Bob") Miller of Fillmore, New York, a former longtime resident of Ferry Village on Grand Island, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville after a brief illness.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 07:45 pm
Today marks the 70th anniversary of "Peanuts," the beloved comic strip created by Charles Schulz. Craft Recordings celebrates this milestone with new music and video releases featuring Vince Guaraldi's original songs, which have helped define the "Peanuts" experience over the past seven decades.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 06:25 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Oct. 2, 2020
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
In a letter from the mayor's office this week, the City of North Tonawanda announced this year's tentative budget will be submitted late.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
Lewiston Town Board members heard details of a new helipad under consideration at the Mount St. Mary's Hospital campus on Military Road, at a public hearing before Monday's regular meeting.
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