Fri, Jul 17th 2020 11:00 am
The New York State Smokers' Quitline is offering up to three months of free nicotine gum while supplies last. Smokers and vapers can apply by calling 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visiting nysmokefree.com. The Quitline asks everyone to spread the word to family and friends about this time-limited offer, made possible thanks to a donation from Ro, a U.S. telehealth company headquartered in Manhattan.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 10:45 am
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has released the "Safe Stay Guest Checklist" for guests on how to travel safely while also creating a standardized safety experience nationwide. This checklist is part of AHLA's "Safe Stay" guidelines, an industrywide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and clean environment for all hotel guests and employees.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 10:45 am
HBO's "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel," which celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, returns for an all-new episode Tuesday, July 21 (10 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The 279th episode is highlighted by a virtual roundtable led by Gumbel, who is joined by insiders Peter King (NBC Sports), David Aldridge (The Athletic) and Tom Verducci (Sports Illustrated, MLB Network) for a candid discussion about the state of the respective sports they cover.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 10:45 am
Not many of us remember the "golden age of radio" (1930s to 1940s), but Don Lange, 37-year veteran of Buffalo radio does. Don began his radio career at the original WEBR radio in 1941, and was later promoted to chief engineer. He retired in 1978 ... and oh, the stories he can tell about old-time radio! Shortly after retiring, Don began the huge task of rebuilding the Wurlitzer organ at the Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 10:45 am
"Simple Things," the new anthem from acoustic/pop duo After Grace, releases today on digital platforms. Written by After Grace's Cody Clark, along with Daniel Doss, and produced by Foster Ferrell, the poignant song recounts Clark's personal journey of rediscovering what was most important in his life: "faith and hope and love, and knowing Jesus is enough to get me through the day."
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 10:25 am
The New York State Department of Health and State Office for the Aging announced a five-point plan to help long-term-care residents and their families access services through the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, provide additional resources to residents and families appealing involuntary discharges, expand the ombudsman volunteer program, "reimagine" a multiagency workgroup to enhance services, and provide up to $1 million in funding for long term care facilities to purchase tablets, webcams, headphones or other accessories to help residents stay connected with family and LTCOP during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2020 09:55 am
In a conference call Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New Yorkers are "outraged" at bar and restaurant establishments where people are gathering together and not abiding by safety measures designed to limit the spread of the coronavirus. He said it is "a question of public health, and New Yorkers paid a dear price for COVID and they are equally upset with these violations."
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 07:15 pm
In a ceremony streamed live on Facebook - an event kept small in accordance with current health guidelines regarding group gatherings - representatives from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center dedicated the new Golisano Medical Oncology Center, a member site within the Roswell Park Care Network.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 07:10 pm
Consistent with New York state guidelines for phase four low-risk indoor arts and entertainment venues, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center will reopen Saturday, July 18. The Heritage Center has adopted new policies to help contain the spread of COVID-19 while allowing visitors into the space once again.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 07:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino were joined Thursday by Niagara Falls Housing Authority Director Clifford Scott and other municipal and community leaders to announce plans to deploy federal emergency funding in the City of Niagara Falls for COVID-19 relief, response and prevention.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 04:50 pm
The 914th Air Refueling Wing welcomed the new wing and installation commander Col. Carl J. Magnusson during an assumption of command ceremony on July 12.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 02:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on a conference call on Thursday, announced new regulations for bars and restaurants to ensure they are complying with state social distancing and face covering orders.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 12:25 pm
Residents at the Schoellkopf Health Center are able to receive visitors for the first time since mid-March.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 11:30 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital announced the implementation of a new anesthesia model.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 11:25 am
New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said Wednesday. Only 57.6% of New York households have responded compared to the national average of 62%. He urged New Yorkers to be counted and respond to the census.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 11:25 am
Monday's Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Residents will not be permitted to participate in person.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 09:45 am
The FLOtilla of four FLOATmingos on Hoyt Lake grew with the arrival of three additional bright pink flamingo paddleboats, making it a true Flam-bouyance. Available for rent through Hoyt Lake Rowboats, the FLOATmingos offer summer fun for the whole family in a safe, socially distant environment.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 09:45 am
Round Room LLC., the nation's largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announced its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies during its eighth annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" - marking more than 1 million total backpacks donated since the campaign launched in 2013.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 09:40 am
In a series of coordinated press conferences Wednesday, New York state sheriffs presented a number of legislative proposals aimed at protecting law-enforcement personnel and the public they serve. These proposals were the result of weeks of conversations among sheriffs about their concerns for the safety of their deputies as a result of the atmosphere of disrespect for law enforcement being promoted or tolerated in so many quarters today.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 09:40 am
In mid-March, human service agencies were among the many facilities that New York required to close their doors to prevent people from gathering and thereby stem the spread of the coronavirus. While they have continued to serve people with disabilities by phone, email and the internet, now that the state has entered phase four, the Buffalo offices of Western New York Independent Living have reopened on a limited basis, observing strict rules for everyone's safety:
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Thu, Jul 16th 2020 09:40 am
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) on Wednesday announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance for New Yorkers adversely affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. About 700,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable benefit for July to help them avoid food insecurity.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 03:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the special enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended for another 30 days, through Aug. 15, as the state continues to provide supportive services during the COVID-19 public health crisis. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York State's health insurance marketplace, or directly through insurers.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 03:25 pm
The Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) sends U.S.-trained physicians to conflict zones to treat patients in places like Iraq and Syria and provide medical care and training when local health care systems are overwhelmed.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 03:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $601,653 to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for costs necessary to operate, maintain and manage Metro Bus service during the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 03:15 pm
Tory Burch, an American lifestyle brand, opened Wednesday at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. It is Western and upstate New York's first and only Tory Burch storefront, and the only location within an 80-mile-radius of Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 03:10 pm
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Erie County Department of Health has conducted complaint-based investigations of food service establishments in addition to regular inspections.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 02:50 pm
In late August, University at Buffalo students, faculty and staff will return to campus for the start of the 2020-21 academic year. The global COVID-19 pandemic has made planning for this annual ritual more important than ever.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 02:50 pm
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced grand jury selection began Monday, as part of the phased reopening of in-person court procedures. The Erie County District Attorney's Office anticipates criminal cases will begin being presented to the grand jury on Monday, July 20.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 02:50 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment welcomes the BFLO Store as the Official Retailer of the Buffalo Bills. The Bills organization will join together with the BFLO Store staff to kick off the partnership Thursday, when the BFLO Store hosts the 716 Day Small Business Market at the Eastern Hills Mall.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 02:50 pm
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 12:40 pm
Medicare can be confusing and complex, yet most of us will have to navigate it someday. In short, Medicare is the federal insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 12:40 pm
Columbia Records announced "Show Pony," the eagerly awaited EP from country artist and songwriter Orville Peck. The self-produced, six-track EP is an evolution of Peck's debut album "Pony," which was released in March 2019, and features all new songs including a duet with reigning "Queen of Country Pop" and global icon Shania Twain, as well as a cover of Bobbie Gentry's "Fancy."
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 12:40 pm
Lee Greenwood, Grammy Award-winning American patriot known for his world-famous anthem, "God Bless the U.S.A.," has earned the No. 1 position on Billboard Magazine's digital song sales chart for the first time ever. The decorated single rose from No. 50 to No. 1 on the July 18-dated ranking, with a 366% surge to 15,000 units sold in the week ending on July 9.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 10:40 am
Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service, officially launches today, offering consumers across the country a world-class collection of the best live and on demand programming from NBCUniversal and beyond.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 10:40 am
ABC and BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm announced Wednesday that, after 28 seasons, Tom Bergeron will exit "Dancing with the Stars," with Erin Andrews also departing. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks will be welcomed into the ballroom as the show's new host and executive producer.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 10:15 am
The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) has been leading New York assisted living communities in advocating for outdoor visitation, and is pleased the Department of Health has finally allowed indoor and outdoor visitation across the state.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 10:00 am
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 09:45 am
The 63rd annual Niagara County Peach Festival has been canceled by the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston due to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2020 09:40 am
The New York State Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that, so far this year, nearly 2,600 businesses have joined the state's shared work program, which allows companies to avoid layoffs by connecting workers with partial unemployment benefits. In total, these companies have leveraged the program to retain or rehire nearly 45,500 New Yorkers — the majority of them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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