Mon, Jun 29th 2020 02:05 pm
WNY STEM Hub and AT&T are currently seeking 39 public school students from across Western New York entering grades 6-12 to participate in the free science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) "Hand in Hand Powered by AT&T" summer program where they will create prosthetic hands for local youth and area veterans.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 02:00 pm
The UNLV Lee Business School and the Ted and Doris Lee Family Foundation recently announced the elite list of committee members who will select winners for the Lee School Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 02:00 pm
Out of an abundance of caution and prioritizing the safety of volunteers, donors and attendees from the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers decided to postpone the Western New York Children's Book Expo until Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 01:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through a partnership with the Great Lakes Commission and Buffalo Urban Development Corp., in collaboration with the City of Buffalo, NYSDEC, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and the Wilson Foundation, has authorized a request to provide $1,056,914 in federal funding toward the project transforming Buffalo's Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 01:35 pm
Just in time for grilling season, a new online virtual event, "Chillin' and Grillin,' " is set for July 28, benefiting the Community Action Organization of Western New York (CAO). "Chillin' and Grillin' " is Western New York's first virtual meat and veggie raffle. Funds raised will help CAO continue its programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 01:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced New York veterans who were denied honorable discharges due to their LGBTQ identity can begin submitting applications under The Restoration of Honor Act. This will allow veterans who were denied an honorable discharge because of their sexual orientation or gender identity to have their New York state veterans' benefits restored.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 01:00 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is preparing to end its COVID-19-related closure this week, as Western New York enters phase four of the "New York Forward" reopening plan. The venue will officially open to the general public on Saturday, July 4, with summer operating hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 11:35 am
Grammy Award-winning, Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry members The Oak Ridge Boys are set to host TBN's July 4th weekend special performing multiple songs, along with guests two-time Grammy-nominated and GMA Dove award-winner Nicole C. Mullen, Grammy-winner Lee Greenwood and joined by co-host Gov. Mike Huckabee.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 11:30 am
Seneca Resorts & Casinos announced that, beginning July 1, it will offer limited table games at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 11:20 am
Coronavirus stats for June 29
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 10:30 am
Bob Dylan's new album, "Rough and Rowdy Ways," has debuted in the Top 10 in 14 countries, including No. 1 chart entries in the U.K., Ireland, Norway, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland; No. 2 positions in the U.S., Australia, Belgium and Denmark; No. 3 in Sweden; and No. 4 in France and Italy. The album's entry on the U.S. on Billboard's Top 200 is Dylan's highest chart debut in this country since 2009, and marks the artist's 18th studio album to debut in the U.S. Top 10. "Rough And Rowdy Ways" has also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's top album sales chart.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 10:25 am
Niagara Falls City Council Chairman Chris Voccio has scheduled a "Coffee with Chris" event for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Duck Island Gazebo at Hyde Park.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2020 10:25 am
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, "Respect" is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
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Sat, Jun 27th 2020 07:00 am
At its June 18 legislative session, the Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a mill-and-overlay project for Stony Point Road, between Whitehaven and Beaver Island State Park.
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Sat, Jun 27th 2020 07:00 am
Ronnie Mansour had one word to describe his exuberance of the successful "Fuccillo Feeds the Front Lines" promotion being held this month: "HUUUGE," bellowed the general manager of Fuccillo Chevrolet on Grand Island in his best Billy Fuccillo Sr. voice. His team delivered enough meals from the Brick Oven Pizzeria & Pub to feed more than 100 members of the Island's police and fire departments on June 18.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 06:05 pm
The Morgan family reports two kayaks with paddles and lifejackets were stolen earlier this week from Niagara Outfitters along the docks on Water Street in Lewiston. Those with any information are asked to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 05:50 pm
As phase four of "New York Forward" began in parts of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo explained more has to be learned before gyms, theaters or malls can reopen.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 05:25 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Friday encouraged taxpayers to file their personal income tax returns ahead of the extended July 15 deadline. More than 103,000 tax returns remain to be filed across Western New York.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 05:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced landmarks across the state will be lit in honor of Pride Month and the LGBTQ community, including the spire of One World Trade Center, the Pershing Square viaduct, the Kosciuszko Bridge, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Mid-Hudson Bridge, the marque at the front of Whiteface Lake Placid Olympic Center, the SUNY Central Administration Building, the State Education Building, the Alfred E. Smith Building, Niagara Falls and the State Fair Exposition Center and LED boards featured at the State Fair main gate.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:50 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for June 26, 2020
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:15 pm
NYSAC this week renewed its call for federal coronavirus funding for states and counties in light of a new report from Moody's Analytics that projects an additional 4 million layoffs from states and local governments across the nation.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:15 pm
The Western New York COVID-19 Community Response Fund a collaborative philanthropic effort launched in mid-March to address the COVID-19 crisis in the community, released a request for ideas (RFI) this week to seek out visionary concepts from nonprofit leaders to address challenges the community is facing due to COVID-19, coupled with the persistent challenges of racial inequities.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:10 pm
On Wednesday, July 1, the Niagara Small Business Development Center and speaker Shieke Sharpe, certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner, will present two live webinars covering the recent changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. These webinars will also include an overview of the revised PPP forgiveness application and the new short form. Sharpe will review both forms, step by step, and help attendees determine which form is right for their business. There also will be time for Q&A.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:10 pm
Attorney General Letitia James warned people about new, recently reported scams using New Yorkers' personal information to file fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 04:10 pm
Acting Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti would like to notify residents about a newly reported scam using New Yorker's personal information to file fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social distancing and reduce the density of facilities and protect visitors, DEC is not accepting additional reservations or walk-in camping for the 2020 season at this time. Only existing reservations for all DEC campgrounds will be honored. Visit DEC's website for the latest updates on DEC campgrounds and information about each facility.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 03:50 pm
While the global pandemic has altered many aspects of the spring semester for students at Niagara County Community College, the administration wanted to ensure graduates still received a proper acknowledgment of their accomplishments.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 03:50 pm
Niagara County Community College, in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association's "Path for 2020-21 Sports," plans to offer intercollegiate athletics during the 2020-21 academic year. Fall championship sports may begin practice on Aug. 1.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:35 pm
Today, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls announced they will release the deluxe edition of their acclaimed 12th studio record, "Miracle Pill," on July 10 via Warner Records. In addition to the smash title song "Miracle Pill" and the band's latest single "Fearless," the special album will deliver three never-before-heard tracks, including "Just A Man," a powerful and lush new song that was written and recorded in London with producers Martin Slattery and Antony Genn (The Hours).
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of June 29 through July 3. All episodes and interviews will be conducted via video chat.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
"Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along" and "Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist" are set to premiere back-to-back Friday, July 10, beginning at 8 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. Immediately after the "ARDYs," "Descendants" star Sarah Jeffery's new Disney Channel Voices music video, "Even the Stars," will make its Disney Channel debut.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling rock band Skillet recently released "Save Me - Reimagined," a new version of the latest rock single. The track was produced by the band's own Korey Cooper and is now available on all DSPs.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
"Fires," the latest song from independent Canadian artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr, has made its debut at radio. Currently at No. 47 on the Billboard audience NCA chart, the song received immediate adds out of the box and close to 20 stations are playing the single. Written by St. Cyr along with Micah Kuiper and Krissy Nordhoff, "Fires" is the title track to his upcoming EP release slated to release later this year.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Pre-quarantine, Lauren Alaina joined Trisha Yearwood on her Food Network Show, "Trisha's Southern Kitchen." The two cooked up some great dishes and sang harmony on Alaina's current single, "Getting Good," which could have sparked a new collaboration. A new duet version with the two Georgia natives on Alaina's song comes out today.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, who enjoys performing on tour for millions of fans every year, announced his "Proud To Be Right Here Tour" will be rescheduled to 2021 out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of his fans. The new 2021 dates for concerts previously announced include some currently on sale. More details on the full 2021 schedule and additional on sales will follow at a later time. For tickets and more information, go to www.lukebryan.com.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
By popular demand, HBO Max has extended the availability of the following titles through December:
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
"Showbiz Kids," debuting Tuesday, July 14 (9-10:35 p.m. ET/PT), offers an unvarnished look at the high-risk, high-reward business of working as a child actor in the entertainment industry. The film chronicles the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 02:30 pm
Grammy-nominated southern rocker and songwriter Rhett Walker drops his latest music video today for "Good to Me." The song, featured on his album of the same name, follows its previous single "Believer," which has become Walker's most successful career radio single to date.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 01:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the Women's Corporate Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for its first inaugural class this fall. The academy will be a part of SUNY Empire State College, where its programs were developed by faculty and staff. The mission of the Women's Corporate Leadership Academy is to prepare women for executive and board positions, and to work with organizations across New York to improve their gender representation. The governor first proposed the creation of the academy in his State of the State agenda.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2020 12:55 pm
After closing in March due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the Buffalo Zoo will reopen Thursday, July 2, with enhanced health and safety measures in place to protect guests, team members and animals alike.
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