Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Wednesday announced the approval of H.R. 4995, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020. The bill seeks to resolve disparities in access to maternal health care among rural and minority populations.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the House of Representatives has approved four pieces of legislation to further federal efforts toward suicide prevention in the U.S.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19 from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Sept 25, at the Niagara Falls City Market on East Market Street.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:20 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras on Wednesday announced the individual saliva swab diagnostic test for COVID-19 developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences has been granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new regulations have been finalized to significantly reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons in New York and help prevent these climate-altering gases from affecting the state's environment and public health.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:20 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is mourning the death of one of its beloved penguins, Opus.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:35 pm
With summer winding down and school beginning, you may find that sun protection isn't top of mind like it is during warmer months. But harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round and can be just as dangerous in the schoolyard as they are at the beach. With many schools implementing outdoor learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sun protection for children when they head to school is more important than ever.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:35 pm
Students in Robert Ihle's Culinary Arts class at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center spent some time perfecting their omelet making skills. Pictured are Samantha Calato (Niagara Falls), Emily Allan (North Tonawanda) and Austin Gibbs (Lewiston-Porter) with their creations.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:35 pm
Edward Tase Jr. of Lockport was elected first vice president of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York at its 148th annual convention, which was held virtually (due to COVID-19) Aug. 22. Tase has served in a number of leadership roles within FASNY, most recently as a member of its board of directors, and now assumes new statewide responsibilities on behalf of New York's volunteer fire service.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
Houghton College recently announced a significant tuition reset beginning in the fall of 2021.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently released five audits of the Department of Health's (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million in what his office called "unnecessary, improper or questionable payments," and made several recommendations for improving the program.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
Existing-home sales continued to climb in August, marking three consecutive months of positive sales gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major regions experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, with the Northeast seeing the greatest improvement from the prior month.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 01:30 pm
National Alliance on Mental Illness Buffalo & Erie County (NAMI) family support groups are available for adult family members and caregivers (over age 18) of people living with mental illness.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 12:00 pm
As FeedMore WNY continues to respond to the increased need for food assistance in the community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FeedMore WNY Foundation encourages Western New Yorkers to support their neighbors in need by participating in "Walk Off Hunger" from Oct. 3-10.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 12:00 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages New Yorkers to review their current tax situation. By taking a closer look at your tax records now, you can ensure you don't end up owing unpaid taxes, and you may be able to claim valuable tax credits when you file your income tax return next year.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 11:55 am
Three organizations have partnered to host a series of free marketing workshops for small Black- and minority-owned businesses in Buffalo.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:40 pm
The Spice Girls will rerelease their 2000 album "Forever" for the first time on vinyl on Nov. 20, via UMC.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:40 pm
Western New York is once again making its mark in Hollywood.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:20 pm
Platinum-selling duo Maddie & Tae announced their first-ever holiday release, "We Need Christmas," available Oct. 23. The six-track project features two originals, "Merry Married Christmas" and title track "We Need Christmas," plus 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, Sep 22nd 2020 05:15 pm
Grammy Award-nominated, Dove Award-winning Gospel music family group The Nelons return Oct. 2 with "Peace At Last," their first new studio recording in two years. Comprised of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Clark, the Gospel Music Hall of Famers' forthcoming 13-song collection also marks their new long-term partnership with Daywind Records.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:15 pm
With fall now officially upon us, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released the music video for their song "Autumn Leaves" today.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:15 pm
To commemorate Latinx Heritage Month, Apple Music proudly presents SOMOS - "we are" - a monthlong celebration of the unifying cultural contributions of the singers, songwriters and musicians whose work has provided a soundtrack to Latin culture.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 05:15 pm
NBC Sports presents coverage of the 2020 French Open, beginning this Sunday, Sept. 27, live at noon ET on NBC with the first round from Roland-Garros in Paris, France. Live coverage culminates with the women's final on Saturday, Oct. 10 (9 a.m.), and the men's final Sunday, Oct. 11 (9 a.m.), on NBC.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced five states - Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming - have been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved HR 5309, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The bill explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture or style, commonly experienced by Black Americans.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:30 pm
With great joy, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the installation of the "Homeless Jesus" sculpture on the corner of Main and Church streets, and the feeding and clothing services inspired by the sculpture, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patients and the residents of the Schoellkopf Health Center will soon benefit from an enhanced level of safety thanks to the adoption of an innovative filtered pillow designed to protect patients and caregivers from bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:15 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Social Work's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) has partnered with University Police (UP) on an education and training program that seeks to integrate trauma-informed practices into UP's public service model.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and representatives from the office of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting Service Academy Night 2020, a virtual opportunity for high school students, families, school administrators and counselors to learn more about service academy institutions, programs and the application process.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:10 pm
As part of its enhanced outreach efforts to both health care professionals and those who currently smoke or vape, the New York State Smokers' Quitline launched "New York QuitCast," an audio/video podcast series.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:10 pm
As devastated industries wait for Congress to pass another round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry remains on the brink of collapse because of the pandemic. Results show 68% of hotels have less than half of their typical, precrisis staff working full time, and without further governmental assistance, 74% of respondents said they would be forced to lay off additional employees.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:55 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is now offering a 4 p.m. Saturday service at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston. The Very Rev. Randi Hicks-Rowe is the new celebrant.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:55 pm
"Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, adds two brand-new guest Sharks for its 12th season, premiering Friday, Oct. 16 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:55 pm
Sunnking, an electronics recycling company based in Brockport, has reopened registration for its annual "e-Scrap for Camp" fundraiser in Buffalo. This follows a four-month pause due to COVID-19. The program raises money for Camp Good Days and Special Times, a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been affected by cancer.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:50 pm
A quarter of a century. That's how long a University at Buffalo center that specializes in advancing universal design has been continuously funded.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Monday announced county plans to invest approximately $25 million in U.S. CARES Act funding to support schools, child care providers, and caregivers countywide with critical grant funding.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 01:10 pm
When the New York State Department of Transportation mills and repaves Center Street next year, a Center Street bicycle track will not be included in the redesign.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 09:30 am
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson recently announced the allocation of the remaining $1.988 billion in CARES Act funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The allocation focuses funds toward places with households facing higher risk of eviction. To date, HUD has provided nearly $5 billion in CDBG funding nationwide to help communities combat the coronavirus and alleviate economic hardship.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 09:25 am
An international effort that brought together more than 60 ice, ocean and atmosphere scientists from three-dozen international institutions has generated new estimates of how much of an impact Earth's melting ice sheets could have on global sea levels by 2100.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 11:00 pm
The U.S. Small Business Week's 2020 National Small Business Week celebrations officially commence this week with a virtual three-day award ceremony recognizing national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories for their significant accomplishments. The three-day award ceremony will commence Tuesday, Sept. 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 National Small Business Person of the Year.
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