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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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
Fire Prevention Month is getting underway and Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) is rapidly approaching. As people across New York state are socially isolating by staying home, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging residents to focus on kitchen and cooking safety.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
At Monday's Town Board meeting, the Town of Wheatfield announced that this year's Halloween trick-or-treat hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The town recommends all participants follow state and CDC guidelines and take caution in all Halloween-associated activities.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
Budget season is now underway in the Town of Lewiston. At Monday's work session, the Town Board was presented a tentative 2021 budget of $18,367,654 by Donna Garfinkel, town clerk/tax collector.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:45 pm
City officials were on hand Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the Mana Bar, a retail establishment specializing in hobby and collectible trading card games with a primary focus on the ever popular "Magic: The Gathering" (MtG). The store is located at 287 Oliver St.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:45 pm
Jamie Symmonds is bringing some of her holiday market vendors to the final Saturday of the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:40 pm
On Thursday, Buffalo Bills alumni Booker Edgerson, Ken Jones and Lou Piccone visited the Niagara County SPCA to sponsor the cage of a shelter dog on behalf of Cure the Blue, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of prostate cancer.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:25 pm
"Who We Are: The Head and The Heart," the two-volume set and first new recording in more than five years from Grammy-nominated, Gold-selling rockers Fireflight, will release Oct. 23. The group's RockFest Records debut comes full-circle, showcasing Fireflight's return to their pure rock roots - a sound that helped cement the band's reign as genre leaders for more than a decade - as well as reuniting the original lineup of Dawn Michele (vocals), Wendy Drennen (bass), Glenn Drennen (guitars) and Justin Cox (guitars).
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:25 pm
Seattle-based band Citizens and Integrity Music announce the release of their new studio release - "The Joy of Being" - click here to listen.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:25 pm
Musical group Array of Hope is thrilled to announce the release of their new song, "Hope Can Last Forever," which is available now. A music video for the song also just released and can be viewed here, along with a behind-the-scenes video.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:25 pm
Court TV, the all-inclusive multiplatform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials, will mark the 25th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson murder trial verdict with a retrospective weekend of programming tied to the legal troubles of the famed football star.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced he is sending a "New York Cares" get well package to President Trump and first lady Melania Trump following news they contracted the novel coronavirus. The care package will include fresh apples from Upstate farms, bagels from New York City, cheesecake from Junior's, chicken wings from Dinosaur BBQ, and apple cider.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:05 pm
Seven years ago, Deposits for Food began collecting returnable containers and scrap metal, giving all its proceeds to three Niagara County food pantries and shelters. Since that time, the total amount donated has grown to over $82,000.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the commissioner of health will send an order to COVID-19 hot spot local governments today establishing a framework for reporting their enforcement activities and setting specific consequences for failure to enforce the State Department of Health emergency regulations and the governor's executive orders related to social distancing, mask compliance and capacity limitations.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asked bowhunters who may encounter deer affected by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) this fall to report the find to DEC. EHD is a viral disease of whitetail deer that cannot be contracted by humans. Reports from hunters help DEC track the disease's potential spread.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:00 pm
Ontario County Chairman Jack Marren was elected to serve a full term as president of the New York State Association of Counties. Since January, Marren has been fulfilling the unexpired presidential term of the Hon. Scott Samuelson and will now embark on his own full term as president. The election was held at the county leaders meeting that concluded NYSAC's first ever virtual fall seminar.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 05:00 pm
With cold weather just around the corner, customers will be firing up furnaces and other appliances for the first time this season. NYSEG and RG&E urge the public to recognize the potential signs of a natural gas leak and review the following safety tips about what do if a leak is suspected.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 04:55 pm
Pets, and their owners, are invited to a special "drive-in" blessing of the animals in the parking lot adjacent to St. John's Episcopal Church, Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. The Rev. Canon Barbara Price will mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with this special event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 04:00 pm
Five-time Grammy Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has revealed the official music video for "No Time To Die," the original song written for the 25th James Bond motion picture, "No Time To Die."
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 02:45 pm
Multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy Award-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released "This Is Christmas" today, the debut single from their forthcoming record "It's Christmas All Over," out Oct. 30 via Warner Records.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 02:45 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award-winner TobyMac is releasing a brand-new single today, "I'm Sorry." Available across all DSP's, a lyric video for the emotional track also available today.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 02:45 pm
Five-time Grammy Award-nominated artist Matthew West announces a live EP, "Live Before The World Shut Down," releasing Oct. 30 with the preorder available today. The first single available now is the No. 1 radio single, "The God Who Stays." The six-song EP features songs recorded earlier this year before the global pandemic closed the live entertainment industry, including the additional No. 1. radio single, "Nobody," from Casting Crowns that West co-wrote.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:35 pm
Global superstar Josh Groban announced he will release his brand-new album, "Harmony," on Nov. 20 via Reprise Records. The album is available for preorder HERE, and fans who preorder the album will receive an instant grat download of Groban's cover rendition of the classic song "Impossible Dream."
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:35 pm
Earlier this year, Provident Label Group announced the self-titled debut EP from sibling trio CAIN and their first single, "Rise Up (Lazarus)." Now breaking into the Top 10 at radio and currently No. 9 on Billboard's airplay chart, a new music video for the song drops today.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an annual effort designed to connect local residents with critical services, has pivoted during the time of COVID-19. This year, instead of an in-person event, organizers will partner with local providers to make an impact through the distribution of care packages.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
The 2020 census deadline has been extended to Monday, Oct. 5. Those who have not yet been counted can go to my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English or 844-468-2020 for Spanish.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update Friday on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County:
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting a one-of-a-kind Habitat ReSale pop-up store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at its new office location. Funds raised will help Habitat for Humanity build homes for families in need (and keeps extra building supplies and home furnishings out of landfills). Items for sale will have been donated to the pop-up store and are then sold to the community at a fraction of retail price.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. In celebration of this historic milestone, visitors to the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport can see pieces of the display the "Art of Suffrage." The work had been on display at the Kenan Center since February.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 11:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, on Thursday, marked the beginning of fall camping season by reminding New Yorkers and visitors to prevent the spread of damaging invasive species by following state firewood requirements when obtaining wood for campfires. In recognition of October as National Firewood Awareness Month, DEC is releasing new PSA across the state to help raise awareness about firewood movement and its role in spreading invasive species.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 11:40 am
On Thursday, National Grid released its "Net Zero by 2050' plan, aimed at achieving net zero by 2050, including emissions from the sale of electricity and gas to customers. The plan builds on a recently announced responsible business charter, which laid out the company's commitments to the environment, employees, customers and communities.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 11:35 am
Eventage Live has announced a new date for the Rick Ross concert that was scheduled for Canalside this past summer. The show was postponed due to COVID-19. The concert will now take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 11:25 am
On Thursday, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the House of Representatives approved updated Heroes Act legislation providing $2.2 trillion to address the urgent needs of the ongoing economic and health crisis, including direct relief to Americans and local municipalities.
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