Mon, Mar 30th 2020 01:10 pm
Lewiston Tops will continue to meet the needs of River Region residents, even as demand for food and supplies increases amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sun, Mar 29th 2020 04:55 pm
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday announced all "New York State on PAUSE" functions will be extended for the next two weeks. He also directed the state nonessential workforce to continue to work from home for an additional two weeks, through April 15. The state will re-evaluate after this additional two-week period.
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Sun, Mar 29th 2020 01:30 pm
On Sunday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received numerous 911 calls reporting a house fire at 2176 River Road in the Town of Wheatfield. Upon arrival of deputies, the house was fully engulfed in flames.
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Sun, Mar 29th 2020 01:30 pm
•On Sunday, Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton said, "As of today, March 29, Niagara County has 38 positive test results for COVID-19. This is 10 more than our last report and continues the upward trend. Our public health nurses have been working with these individuals all weekend. The heat map that shows test results by municipality with be updated with these new cases on Monday."
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 04:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Conservation (State Parks) today encouraged New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 03:35 pm
The governor announced that the State Department of Health Wadsworth Lab is working in partnership with other labs to evaluate antibody testing that is designed to help very sick COVID-19 patients.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 03:30 pm
On Friday, March 27, public health sanitarians from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) issued commissioner close orders to two establishments for violating the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order. This order, effective since Sunday, March 22, allows for restaurants and businesses that sell alcohol to remain open for take-out and delivery only.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:20 am
As Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health continue to provide services in this COVID-19 pandemic, the community is showing its support for the front line medical workers.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:20 am
As we head into the third week of this school closure, we hope you are doing well - physically, mentally, spiritually. In these challenging and uncertain times, I am very grateful for the dedication, leadership and unity of our administrators, faculty, staff and families. I am inspired by the incredible outpouring of support and kindness throughout our community, coming together in such creative and thoughtful ways. While we wait for the worst to arrive, we find strength knowing we will get through it together.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:15 am
Fake COVID-19 health coverage and other insurance schemes are being added to the scam mix as con artists exploit the pandemic for personal profit at consumer expense, warns the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:15 am
During this challenging time, many people locally have been displaced from their places of employment. In response, People Inc. encourages fellow Western New Yorker's to consider a career in human services.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:15 am
As of Friday at 8 p.m., we have identified 89 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Erie County residents for a total of 310 reported cases. There are 52 individuals admitted to hospitals in Erie County for COVID-19.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 08:15 am
Friday morning on NBC's "Today," NBCUniversal unveiled its new "The More You Know" PSA campaign starring Kelly Clarkson, Andy Cohen, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, Savannah Guthrie and others to help educate people around the country about how they can reduce their risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The first spots of more than a dozen in total that will be rolling out over the next few weeks are available at www.themoreyouknow.com.
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Sat, Mar 28th 2020 07:00 am
Though elected leaders and nonprofit agencies are working around the clock to provide resources and educate the public on all of the above, many people still want to seek out their regular places of comfort, guidance and support for further reassurance: Churches, temples and mosques.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 05:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday the Federal Aviation Administration took "long-awaited" action toward implementation of a pilot records database, a safety measure recommended following the crash of Colgan Flight 3407 on Feb. 12, 2009.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:20 pm
iHeartMedia and FOX announced today that Camila Cabello, Dave Grohl, H.E.R. and Sam Smith will perform during the all-new benefit special "FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America," a music event to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:20 pm
Proclaiming an unchanging God in the midst of uncertain times, "Holy (Song of the Ages)," the latest single from Nashville-based The Belonging Co, is now available. The anthem - birthed during a spontaneous moment of corporate worship - resounds with "holy, holy, holy," the heart-cry of adoration echoed throughout eternity.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced all schools in New York state must remain closed for an additional two weeks, until April 15, to ensure consistency and uniformity across the state in instructional time for this extraordinary school year. Schools will be required to continue child care, meal and distance learning programs, and the state will extend the 180-day waiver to April 15.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:15 pm
Irish celebration band Rend Collective's anticipated new album, "Choose To Worship," is available everywhere, digitally and physically today. Their seventh studio project, largely written on the road over an average of 120 tour dates a year, features 13 tracks including an acoustic version of their latest hit single, "Your Name Is Power," which continues to climb, reaching No. 7 on the Christian airplay chart, making it their second-highest-charting career radio single.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:15 pm
A University at Buffalo faculty member is a co-author on the international Guidelines for the Management of Critically Ill Adults With Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The guidelines were published last Friday in Critical Care Medicine, the journal of the Society for Critical Care Medicine.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 03:15 pm
After a stellar debut in 2019, Nashville Life Music will release their first full-length album, "Here For Jesus," on May 15 (Integrity Music). This follows their hit EP, "Taylor House Sessions," which produced a Billboard Top 5 single and GMA Dove Award-nominated song, "My God (feat. Mr. Talkbox)." In anticipation of their project, today the group is releasing a new single, "Shepherd (feat. Leeland)," a tender ballad "about Jesus' relentless, sacrificial love for us."
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:35 pm
With Nashvillians at home under Nashville Mayor John Cooper's "Safer at Home" order, and live shows paused at the Grand Ole Opry to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, this Saturday's performance will once again take place without a live audience.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:30 pm
for King & Country is bringing joy and comfort to YouTube live at 7 p.m. tonight with special guests from around the world and appearances by Kathie Lee Gifford and Kirk Franklin.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:25 pm
"Tune My Heart...Songs of Rest & Reflection" (Lucid Artists/MA'M Recordings), a soundtrack for personal moments of peaceful worship from Andrew Greer & Friends, is now available at Parable Christian Stores nationwide, as well as via Apple Music and other major digital platforms.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:20 pm
In light of the success of "Miracles," his first new single in over three years, Colton Dixon will release his self-titled EP with Atlantic Records/Hear It Loud later this spring/summer. Available for pre-order today along with the Instant Grat track "Devil is a Liar," Dixon premiered the lyric video for the instant grat on his YouTube. At 4pm EST, via Skillet's Channel, Dixon will be joined by Skillet's John and Korey Cooper for an Instagram Live, to catch up in general and of course discuss their collaboration with Dixon on his new music.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:20 pm
Provident Label Group announced the release of Rhett Walker's latest album. Titled "Good to Me," the 10-song project is now available and features the top 5 radio hit "Believer," Walker's most successful radio single of his career.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third emergency package approved by Congress to address public health and economic needs related to COVID-19.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:00 pm
Taylor Leonhardt and Jess Ray, the creative duo known as Mission House, announce the aptly timed deluxe release of their Easter anthem, "Behold." Available now courtesy of Integrity Music, the single is available in both a studio and acoustic version, the latter which features Sarah McMillan ("King Of My Heart"). "Behold" is the latest new music to release from the duo since its debut self-titled project released last November.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 02:00 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a number of steps her office is taking to make state government services more accessible to New Yorkers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis. In an effort to address disruptions happening across New York and specifically in the office of the attorney general, James issued guidance that will limit the need to mail many physical submissions to her office.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 01:55 pm
Earlier this week, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello said, "I would like to thank the governor for his leadership during this difficult time, however, I would implore him to not use this as a motive to pursue a budget filled with policy that's harmful to New Yorkers. During these trying times of uncertainty, the budget should focus on the recovery of business, management of the economy, and the health care of communities across this state.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 12:20 pm
On Thursday, Destination Niagara USA released the "Destination of Hope" video across all @NiagaraFallsUSA social media channels.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 12:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Friday said the Department of Homeland Security has delayed implementation of the REAL ID requirements for domestic flights until Oct. 1, 2021. The requirements were set to take place this October.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:50 am
The Avangrid Foundation and AVANGRID Inc. recently announced a $2 million commitment to support national and local organizations that support vulnerable communities as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:50 am
New York Congressmembers of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Brian Higgins, Tom Reed and Tom Suozzi led a letter to President Donald Trump calling for immediate authorization of extended unemployment benefits for New York workers.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:50 am
Beginning this week, the City of North Tonawanda has commenced the downtown placemaking project. It is funded through Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Smart Growth Community Fund, administered by Empire State Development. NT officials said it will have a transformative impact on downtown North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:50 am
The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Board of Directors confirmed its 2020 slate of officers, re-elected five incumbent board members and elected a new member to the board at its annual meeting on Monday.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:40 am
The USA Niagara Development Corp. board of directors met Wednesday and approved items to advance key development projects in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:25 am
During these very challenging times, we so appreciate the tireless work of our partners - elected officials, our peers in health and human services, vendors and supporters. Above all, I'm incredibly thankful for and proud of the 4,000 staff members of People Inc. Their dedication and talent are evident on a "typical" day, and in times like this, are even more vivid and extraordinary. We wanted to share some of the proactive measures we have taken within People Inc. to prepare and deal with this crisis.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:25 am
The chairman of the Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an order that will allow New York American Water (NYAW) to delay implementing the previously approved rate increase scheduled to take effect April 1 under its existing four-year rate plan.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2020 10:25 am
AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones. Across the country, these informal online groups - also called "mutual aid" groups - help communities stay connected at a time when people must practice social distancing to stay safe.
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