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Maddie & Tae release sophomore album 'The Way It Feels'
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 11:25 am
Entirely co-written by Maddie & Tae with only one outside track rounding out the collection, the album was produced by Derek Wells and Jimmy Robbins and is available here.
Luke Bryan pushes back release of his new album & launch of his summer tour
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 11:25 am
Bryan is now scheduled to perform Aug. 16 at the Darien Lake Amphitheater, alongside opening acts Morgan Wallen and Caylee Hammack. For tickets and more information go to www.lukebryan.com.
National Comedy Center launches online platform featuring exhibit content never seen outside museum
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 11:20 am
The National Comedy Center, the nation's official cultural institution and nonprofit museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, recently announced it has launched a new online content platform featuring exclusive content directly from its interactive comedy exhibits, as an extension of the museum during its temporary closure.
HUNT Property Solutions brings light to Kleinhans Music Hall
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 11:10 am
HUNT Property Solutions, provider of property management services for Kleinhans Music Hall, recently took advantage of "New York State on PAUSE" to focus on beautifying the building's exterior.
Buffalo City Mission launches new volunteer program in response to COVID-19
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 11:10 am
The Buffalo City Mission announced a new volunteer program in response to ongoing developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19). The initiative is open to individuals under the age of 60 who are not experiencing respiratory and related health issues, and features new measures and online access that prioritize safety for all.
Buffalo: 'Cherry Blossoms Reimagined' a digital blooming & virtual lineup
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 07:00 am
Due to state, county and city COVID-19 restrictions on public events and the need for social distancing, the 2020 Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival has been cancelled.
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offers free physician phone line for questions, minor injuries
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 07:00 am
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is offering a free service where people can call and speak with a physician if they have an orthopaedic question or to receive advice or information on a minor injury.
Cookie donor buyout program seeks to help 838 Girl Scout Troops with remaining inventory of 212,064 packages of Girl Scout Cookies
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 07:00 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York seeks local donors to help 838 Girl Scout Troops with their remaining inventory of 212,064 packages of Girl Scout Cookies through its new cookie donor buyout program.
Catholic Health: Anonymous donors provided meals to health care workers during Holy Week
Fri, Apr 17th 2020 07:00 am
During the fight against COVID-19, there will be a number of unseen heroes. They are hidden behind masks, tucked into laboratories and small offices, or walking into patient rooms after discharge, but they will all make a significant impact. Four anonymous donors recognized these health care workers at all four Catholic Health's acute sites - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital - Main Street Campus, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Mount St. Mary's Hospital - during Holy Week, which began on April 5, Palm Sunday.
HBO Max orders 3 new series from J.J. Abrams, Bad Robot
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:55 pm
HBO Max today announced it has given production commitments for three new high-octane one-hour dramas from J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath's Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television Group, marking the first new Bad Robot-produced television projects for HBO Max under the exclusive, wide-ranging content collaboration partnership formed by Bad Robot with HBO Max parent company WarnerMedia in fall 2019.
CAO of WNY to host spaghetti dinner curbside pick-up events
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:55 pm
The Community Action Organization of WNY (CAO) and its Head Start staff will host curbside spaghetti dinner pick-up events for parents and families from 2-4 p.m. Friday, April 17. CAO and the WNY Community Response Fund have sponsored 1,500 spaghetti dinners to be distributed.
Zoladz Construction donates Dinosaur Bar-B-Que lunches to ECMC
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:50 pm
Zoladz Construction Co. Inc. today donated 350 lunches to Erie County Medical Center's front-line health care workers who are daily fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYSEG and RG&E donate $275,000 to food banks across New York
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:50 pm
NYSEG, an AVANGRID company, has donated $50,000 to FeedMore WNY to support the organization's ongoing response to COVID-19 situation. The donation is part of a $2 million commitment by NYSEG's parent company, AVANGRID, to support national and local programs that are assisting those impacted by COVID-19.
FeedMore WNY continues COVID-19 relief efforts with food distributions, home-delivered meals & deliveries to agencies
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:50 pm
FeedMore WNY continues to experience a high volume of people who are turning to the organization for food assistance as it reaches the one-month mark of its COVID-19 relief efforts. In order to meet the unprecedented levels of need, FeedMore WNY has been making larger and more frequent deliveries of food to its partner agencies, holding supplemental food distributions, deploying emergency food kits and bags of nutritious food for children into the community and onboarding new clients to its home-delivered meal program.
COVID-19 vulnerability maps warn of NYS counties' risk factors
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:50 pm
While New York City remains the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, some rural upstate counties may be the state's most vulnerable if they experience a localized outbreak, a Cornell University analysis shows.
HBO drama series 'Perry Mason' debuts June 21
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:35 pm
Drama series "Perry Mason," starring Emmy-winner Matthew Rhys, debuts Sunday, June 21 (9 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Higgins pushes for congressional action to protect the post office
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing for Congress to approve the Protect Our Post Offices Act (H.R. 6425), legislation appropriating $25 billion in emergency funding to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for financial hardship related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Wegmans response to COVID-19 (April 16)
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 08:00 pm
At times like these, everyone is called on to come together and support one another. One of our highest giving priorities is providing food for people at risk of hunger. The best way to do this is by supporting local food banks that can provide food directly to people in need. Given the unknown duration and overall impact of this crisis, Wegmans is donating $4 million spread across all our partner food banks. We will continue to support our partners and adapt as needed.
Niagara County Sheriff's Office: 3rd employee tests positive for COVID-19
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 06:50 pm
Niagara County Acting Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti on Thursday announced a communications division employee has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Cuomo: 'NYS on PAUSE' extended until May 15
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 03:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced he is extending the "New York State on PAUSE" mandate until May 15, as he wants to see the COVID-19 infection rate lower before he reopens schools and businesses.
Cuomo extending 'New York State on PAUSE' until May 15
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 12:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced he is extending the "New York State on PAUSE" mandate until May 15, as he wants to see the COVID-19 infection rate lower before he reopens schools and businesses.
Cuomo issues executive order requiring all people in New York to wear masks or face coverings in public
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 12:00 pm
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday afternoon announced he would issue an executive order requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation. The executive order was signed later in the evening, and will go into effect on Friday, April 17.
Niagara County COVID-19 update for April 16
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 11:40 am
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update Thursday on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County:
Tops updates list of limited items
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:10 am
"What are we limiting: At this time, Tops is limiting the following items to two per customer (unless otherwise indicated) to allow as much available inventory to assist as many of our customers as possible:"
Catholic Health expedites launch of telehealth virtual medical visits
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:10 am
To create a more comfortable and convenient care experience, Catholic Health has partnered with Teladoc to launch a telehealth pilot program this week for its associates and their eligible family members covered by the system's health insurance plan. Catholic Health accelerated the program launch in response to the urgent need for social distancing and self-isolation across the region.
Erie County Senior Services expands 'Go and Dine' program
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services announced the expansion of the "Go and Dine" program. Four meal vouchers have been made available to participants each month and can be used at locally owned and operated participating restaurants. Due to COVID-19, the department is expanding the program to eight meal vouchers per month. It is also looking for new restaurants to expand its range across Erie County.
Kaleida Health sees increase in workforce
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:10 am
Kaleida Health on Wednesday released the following updates regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic:
SBA: '14 years' worth of loans in less than 14 days'
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:10 am
On Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement regarding the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program:
Niagara County Treasurer's Office resumes normal business hours
Thu, Apr 16th 2020 09:05 am
"The Niagara County Treasurer's office has resumed normal business hours operating between 8:30 to 4:30 on a daily basis. We were able to do so while still meeting all requirements of Gov. Cuomo's executive orders by reorganizing our staffing plan."
Tony-winning 'Hamilton' Star Leslie Odom Jr. rescheduled to perform with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in October
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday announced Leslie Odom Jr., who electrified Broadway audiences as the original Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," has been rescheduled for a special one-night only performance as part of the 2020-2021 season. The newly rescheduled concert will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Kleinhans Music Hall.
ECMC debuts virtual ER visits
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 05:00 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. on Wednesday announced it has launched a virtual ER care platform to provide video and telephonic visits for remote emergency room visits, in addition to previously established virtual care outpatient services.
'Compassion in Action' at Community Missions
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 04:50 pm
Though the past four weeks have been anything but normal, a common theme has arisen, one that carries through no matter the circumstances: Our community cares about our neighbors in need! We are blessed to see this compassion each and every day, whether it is in the phone calls, emails or donations that we receive.
HUD implements new CARES Act multifamily mortgage payment relief to maintain & preserve affordable rental housing
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 04:50 pm
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is issuing new mortgage payment relief guidance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) for borrowers with multifamily mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or borrowers participating in other HUD Multifamily housing programs.
Following Higgins' call, Treasury agrees to provide direct payments automatically to SSI recipients
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 04:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will now receive COVID-19 relief direct payments automatically. The U.S. Treasury had previously announced additional steps for SSI beneficiaries.
Amidst COVID-19 concerns, emergency physicians urge public not to delay necessary medical care
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 04:45 pm
As some communities face the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in their area, others are preparing for a surge of COVID-19-related cases. Emergency physicians continue to encourage everyone to practice social distancing and stay at home when possible, but, do not delay necessary medical care, especially if you think you are having an emergency.
Niagara County Legislature update on meetings
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 04:35 pm
On Wednesday afternoon, Niagara County Public Information Officer Kevin Schuler emailed and wrote, "The Niagara County Legislature held committee meetings on April 13, 2020. These meetings were conducted via video conference per the Governor's Executive Orders that provided some flexibility for public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Wydysh on flattening COVID-19 curve: 'We've made all those sacrifices; don't let that be a waste'
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 02:40 pm
In her afternoon update on LCTV, Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh said, "Keep following those guidelines. Know that what we're doing is working. But we have to keep continuing that process to see that steady flattening, and to stay in a good situation that won't overwhelm our health care system."
Island Dispatch for April 10, 2020
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 12:45 pm
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To provide sickest COVID-19 patients with a possible therapy, UB seeks Western New Yorkers who have recovered
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 12:30 pm
To the health care workers who care for them, people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 are an extremely disconcerting patient population. There is no proven treatment and, while the most extreme critical care measures will help some recover fully, in other cases, they, tragically, have no effect.
Guy Fieri delivers 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives': Takeout from home - special quarantine episodes
Wed, Apr 15th 2020 12:25 pm
With restaurants closed and social distancing in place, Guy Fieri can't hit the road to visit some of his favorite joints on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." So now, Guy is having some familiar faces of Flavortown come to his home kitchen on three special episodes of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Takeout," beginning on Friday, April 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
 

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