Thu, Aug 13th 2020 08:55 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement Wednesday after Amazon informed Erie County it was withdrawing its application for a permit to build a new national logistics and distribution center on Grand Island:
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters from across New York state and the country are participating in "March On for Brain Injury" on Saturday, Sept. 12, an annual event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS). Normally, hundreds of walkers gather in four locations around the state for a day of fun and activity, but this year the event will be completely online so everyone can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 08:30 pm
The name Hannah Mergi is not unfamiliar to NFP readers. The 20-year-old Youngstown native has been featured in stories where:
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will resume COVID-19 diagnostic testing at select community sites beginning Friday.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:40 pm
Fair Trade Services artist and songwriter Hope Darst announced her debut album, "Peace Be Still," will release Friday, Aug. 21.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced $15.1 million in federal funding is being made available to New York state and county emergency management agencies to support planning and operational readiness for any type of disaster New York may experience.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 02:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) offered New Yorkers tips to keep safe when working outdoors this summer.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:40 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Clark Godshall will hold four informational sessions on YouTube Live to address concerns and procedures for reopening all sites.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is partnering with WNY Heroes regarding a free food distribution event for Niagara County veterans and military families.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:35 pm
Along with more than 80 members of Congress, Rep. Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, signed a letter to the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express "grave concerns" about potential changes to the U.S. Postal Service. The letter comes as Higgins and other members of Congress continue their fight to support the postal service amidst the pandemic and subsequent economic recession.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:35 pm
The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) on Tuesday marked the first year of implementation of the Ramirez June Developmental Disabilities Navigator Initiative. This initiative, the first of its kind in the nation, is supporting immigrants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families by connecting them with service providers across the state to help them overcome challenges that may hinder their ability to thrive in the Empire State.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:30 pm
A power failure on Comstock Road temporarily knocked off the Swann Road substation, leaving more than 4,500 River Region locations without electricity Wednesday morning.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 01:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is responding to questions from permitted facilities, media outlets and the general public about enforcement of the "New York Forward" guidelines and state codes, rules and regulations related to COVID-19.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:50 am
Peacock announced "PFT Live with Mike Florio" will live stream exclusively on the streamer beginning Aug. 24. Florio and Chris Simms, along with regular guests Peter King and Rodney Harrison, will continue to keep fans current on the NFL each weekday from 7-9 a.m. ET.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:50 am
After competing among a field of elite athletes in an unparalleled athletic competition, Matt Chan and Dani Speegle were named "Titan Champions" Monday on NBC's "The Titan Games."
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is looking for hardworking, active people ages 18 and up to fill immediate full- and part-time openings in its warehouse and transportation centers. Join Tops from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, for an open house hiring event.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Gov. Cuomo signed a new law Monday, which goes into effect Nov. 1, requiring all passengers to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a motor vehicle, including passengers of ride sharing services like 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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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 09:40 am
Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in New York peaked in mid-April at almost 19,000 with more than 5,200 people in intensive care units (ICU) across the state. New York and its hospital system took a number of steps to begin preparing to handle the projected surge in hospital admissions related to COVID-19.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 07:00 am
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:55 pm
As Buffalonians join the rest of the world in adjusting to the "new normal" brought by the pandemic, so, too, must the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday announced the introduction of telehealth services for patients undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition counseling. The services are designed to supplement in-person services Memorial offers at its downtown Niagara Falls campus and the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 04:40 pm
The continued extension of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order No. 202.32, which prohibits spectators at auto racing events, has forced Ransomville Speedway management to announce the cancellation of its 2020 racing season.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 04:40 pm
The City of Niagara Falls is extending the due date for collection of the first installment of the refuse fee from the original extension date of Aug. 15 to Aug. 31, 2020. In response to calls received, the mayor is moving the payment date out in order to address outstanding service change requests.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 02:25 pm
The Board of Regents on Tuesday appointed Dr. Betty A. Rosa as interim commissioner of education and president of the University of the State of New York, the State Education Department announced.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 02:10 pm
HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," which celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, returns for an all-new episode Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the special time of 11 p.m. ET/PT, exclusively on HBO.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 12:35 pm
Karl Frankovitch, chairman of the Lewiston Republic Committee, announced the 2020 Village of Lewiston Republican election caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Red Brick Municipal Building gymnasium. This caucus is to select candidates for the Village Board election, which will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 12:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced two additional states and the Virgin Islands meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those areas - all of which have significant community spread - to quarantine for 14 days. The newly added states are Hawaii and South Dakota.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 12:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation today (S6172/A7331) prohibiting housing providers from discriminating against a person who relies on an animal for assistance alleviating symptoms or the effects of a disability. Housing providers must now provide "a reasonable accommodation by permitting a support animal to live in a home that otherwise would have prohibited pets."
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 12:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced proposed changes to the financing tools New York makes available to municipalities that will prioritize environmental justice areas for water infrastructure projects.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 12:05 pm
Faculty and staff members in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work have created an online resource to guide instructors, across disciplines and across different colleges and universities, who are transitioning their classrooms from a traditional seated environment to remote learning.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 11:35 am
The next three weekends across NBC Sports will be "Motorsports Madness" for racing fans throughout the U.S. with iconic events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Daytona International Speedway, headlined by the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 11:25 am
NBC Sports on Monday announced start times and broadcast details for the NHL's 2020 Stanley Cup first round matchups, with coverage from every First Round game airing across NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, CNBC and digital platforms.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 11:25 am
From February to October of 2019 Muse took their "Simulation Theory Tour" to over 28 countries and played in front of more than 1 million people. Now, fans will be able to experience the spectacle and more, beginning Aug. 17 when "Muse - Simulation Theory: The IMAX Experience" will be available exclusively in select IMAX Theaters around the world; and Aug. 21 when the "Simulation Theory" movie will be available for rent or download on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play (distribution will be via Eagle Rock Entertainment).
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 11:20 am
On Aug. 13-14, Paula's Donuts will offer doughnuts made with real Girl Scout Cookies in mint chocolate and coconut caramel flavors from Girl Scouts of Western New York while supplies last. GSWNY will receive 50% of the sales. During the two-day event, the public will also receive a flyer on each box of doughnuts to learn about how to enroll girls and adult volunteers in Girl Scouts.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
On Tuesday, WellNow Urgent Care announced its new offering of on-campus COVID-19 testing clinics for universities and colleges. Programs will offer molecular (PCR) COVID-19 testing administered to students, faculty and school staff by WellNow professionals. Each program will be custom developed to meet the needs and testing requirements outlined by the school.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team is holding a game-worn jersey and equipment auction. The auction will be held at auctions.NHL.com until 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
For years, Blacks living in certain ZIP codes in Buffalo have been almost three times as likely to die prematurely than whites living in other areas of the city. And that was before COVID-19.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation (S.4336/A.6163) requiring all passengers in motor vehicles over the age of 16 to wear a seat belt. Currently, passengers aged 16 and older are only required to wear a seat belt in the front passenger seat next to the driver.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:00 am
Senate Elections Committee Chair Zellnor Myrie, Senate Local Government Committee Chair James Gaughran, Assembly Election Law Committee Chair Charles Lavine and Assembly Local Governments Committee Chair Fred Thiele Jr. will take testimony to review voter turnout and systemic issues related to voting in the 2020 primary elections to evaluate how well New York handled voting during a pandemic and explore potential solutions to issues that arose during the election.
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