Mon, Feb 10th 2020 04:45 pm
Cheryl Krouse, co-owner and educator at Samana Salt Spa in Lewiston, was recently named educational director with The International Salt Spa Therapy Association.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 04:30 pm
From 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6630 Luther St., students in grades five through eight will travel around the world without leaving Holy Ghost Lutheran School.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 04:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski and Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh today said Niagara County residents should strongly consider getting passports rather than rely on New York state driver's licenses to meet the TSA requirements for REAL ID for all domestic flights that takes effect on Oct. 1. The new rules require every traveler 18 years of age an older to have at minimum a REAL-ID-compliant driver's license to fly within the U.S.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 04:15 pm
The University at Buffalo has been awarded a five-year, $21.7 million clinical and translational science award (CTSA) from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health in recognition of the dramatic progress UB and its partners have made since 2015 when UB first received the CTSA. NIH announced the funding today.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 04:10 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has awarded a $45,000 grant to the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition to expand its awareness campaign, "Join the Conversation," into Niagara County. The coalition's campaign promotes mental health awareness and fights the stigma surrounding mental illness, which can be a barrier preventing people from seeking the help and treatment they need.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 03:50 pm
ABC's 2020 telecast of "The Oscars" (8-11:21 p.m. ET) attracted an average audience of 23.6 million total viewers and a 5.3 rating in adults 18-49 based on Nielsen's Live + Same Day Fast National ratings.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 03:45 pm
Rebecca Romijn and Rodney Peete will host the 2020 American Rescue Dog Show - the third annual canine competition and only one of its kind to shine the spotlight on rescue dogs - at 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Feb. 16-17.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 03:30 pm
Miss Janet Jackson kicks off her "Black Diamond World Tour" this summer to arenas across North America. The outing will feature an all-new production featuring new music from her anticipated forthcoming album "Black Diamond," set for release this year. Rage Against The Machine has announced a worldwide headline tour that will make a stop at KeyBank Center at 8 p.m. July 27.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 10:10 am
Artpark will present Chicago live at the Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Indoor reserved tickets and general admission lawn tickets ($30-$129) go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 08:55 am
In a feature of Sunday night's 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, Tom Hanks announced to the audience in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles - and to millions of broadcast viewers around the world - that the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will open to the public on Monday, Dec. 14.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 08:50 am
The winners were announced for The 92nd Oscars on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. "Parasite" was the big winner, becoming the first non-English-language film to take home the Best Picture award. "Parasite" also won the newly renamed award for International Feature Film, while Bong Joon Ho took home Best Director.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 10:40 am
I AM THEY begins their second headlining tour on March 6. After a successful run in the fall of 2018 on "The Trial and Triumph Tour," the band is headed back on the road on the "Thankful for the Scars" Tour.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 10:35 am
"It has been four years since we've released an album. For us, this is a lot more than just an album release," Marlow shared. "This sophomore album will always be a reminder that, no matter the setbacks and struggles, we will come out stronger and better. We are so proud of this 15-song story. We wrote these songs during the most vulnerable times and our hope is that people hear that and connect."
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 10:35 am
FOX Entertainment has ordered the all-new music guessing game unscripted series "I Can See Your Voice," hosted and executive-produced by comedian, actor and "The Masked Singer" panelist Ken Jeong. Based on the South Korean format from CJ ENM, the series will be produced by FOX Alternative Entertainment (FAE) and will premiere later this year on FOX.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 10:35 am
"God of Revival," the anticipated new single from Grammy-nominated, world-renowned worship leaders Bethel Music, is now available.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:05 am
Property damage, theft, and people being approached at private events by aggressive panhandlers were issues addressed by Ralph Lommer, former board member of the Grand Island Moose Lodge. He was one of a group of people who spoke at a public hearing at the Feb. 3 Grand Island Town Board meeting on a local law regulating aggressive panhandling on public property.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:05 am
Youngstown sculptor Susan Geissler has approximately 60 or 70 hours of work left to do on the statue of Charles DeGlopper that will be unveiled in June in the park that bears his name.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:05 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations for the 54th annual Citizen of the Year Award celebration. You can pick up your nomination form(s) at the Grand Island Chamber office or go to www.gichamber.org and download one. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 6. They will be recognized at a dinner to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Niagara Falls, on April 30.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
When The Sentinel broke news of The Como Restaurant expanding into Lewiston in 2018, one of the first thoughts - nay, wishes ... hopes ... dreams! - was that village diners would be able to pick up a pint of pastina or a quart of minestrone from the world-famous Italian kitchen.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
Area fire company investigators are continuing their probe into a tragic fire that disrupted residents in two Lewiston apartments.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
The Viking Diner set sail this month.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
It's also safe to say there is only one 1,000-square-foot basement on the Island referred to as "The Buffalo Sports Museum" and, after a tour, the name is perfect and it is a space any museum curator would be proud of. A countless number of Buffalo sports memorabilia meticulously fill every inch of the walls, ceiling and floor in the basement of John Boutet, sports archivist, author, athlete and a member of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors and the BFLO Experience, which is looking for a large downtown space to house the Buffalo sports, broadcasters and music halls of fame.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
Drew Bernstein is a missionary at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy on Buffalo's East Side. He is also the coordinator of its Code Blue initiative when up to 50 cots and bedding are rolled out for homeless men to escape the winter cold at night when the temperatures are below freezing. It is a place where these men can obtain a hot meal and breakfast in the morning, dry their clothing and hopefully, a good night's sleep in a safe environment.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
At a ribbon-cutting for Island Family Eye Care on Jan. 29, owner Dr. Adrienne Manzo Cassata said it's been a "dream of mine for a long time. I worked for an ophthalmology practice for about 10 years and decided to branch out on my own, and I'm just so excited to be on Grand Island. It's really been a warm reception so far. ... I'm just really happy to be here serving this community."
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
Allan H. Craddock of Grand Island entered into rest Jan. 31, 2020.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
George R. "Andy" Andross of Grand Island, entered into rest on Jan. 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Judy (née Biggie) Andross; devoted father of Traci Andross Terlecky, Andrew Andross and Alexandria (Josh) Fry; cherished stepfather of Justin (Rachael) Selzler and Greg (Danielle) Halbert; adored grandfather of Nicholas George, Sophia, Julien, Josh, Edmund, Jonny, Alayna, Willow, Amber, Emma, Ari, Robert and the late Samuel; dear brother of Edward (Karen) Andross and Linda (Tony) Cellini. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters of Wavelengths Hair Design had no trouble finding their new location for a recent ribbon-cutting.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 06:55 am
Mary Kate Sidoti of Grand Island and Joshua Owczarczak of Lancaster were married in an afternoon ceremony officiated by Rev. Francis Mazur at St. Stephen R.C. Church, Grand Island, on Sept. 21, 2019. A reception followed at Asbury Hall, Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 08:00 pm
Caroline L. (nee Feldman) Stoll of Pendleton passed on Feb. 2, 2020.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:35 pm
Integrity Music announces "Behold Him," the latest offering from Paul Baloche, drops Feb. 28.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Today, Grammy Award-winner Mandisa is releasing "Overcomer: The Greatest Hits." The collection features the vocalist's three RIAA-certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger," along with 12 other tracks, including her latest single, "Way Maker," released last month.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Fair Trade Services announces the addition of new artist Hope Darst to its roster as she releases her debut song, "Peace Be Still," available everywhere today. Click here to listen to the song, which was co-written with Mia Fieldes and Andrew Holt. Darst's new version of "Peace Be Still" is her debut single and is impacting Christian radio now.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Singer, songwriter and touring artist Leanna Crawford announced the release of her new single, "Funeral," available now at all digital formats. A lyric video also drops today, which can be viewed here or below. "Funeral" is the first radio single to release from Crawford's EP slated to release this spring with Story House Collective/Provident Label Group.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:20 pm
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) announced final submission deadlines for outstanding eligibility documents required to process priority homeowner applications submitted for the 2019 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Relief and Recovery Program. The request for documents applies only to homeowners who submitted applications in priority categories during the eligible application periods. New applications are not being accepted.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday adopted terms of a joint proposal - first announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo - with New York State Electric & Gas Corp. and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. that would settle the companies' liability for alleged violations stemming from the companies' failure to adequately prepare for winter and spring storms in 2018. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies would pay $10.5 million from shareholder funds, to be allocated $9 million to NYSEG and $1.5 million to RG&E.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved spending $10.2 million to expand its customer digital experience program to provide digital tools to customers that help them track carbon emissions reductions and the status of energy-efficiency projects they have partnered on with NYPA.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
As winter snow activities commence in Buffalo, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminded snowmobilers to register their sleds "locally" by mailing in their snowmobile registrations using the signature green "Renew Local" envelope, or at any Erie County Auto Bureau. Doing so will help keep a portion of the registration fee in Erie County.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:35 pm
The second annual "Sip. Shop. Eat! Lewiston Style" event takes place Saturday across the Village of Lewiston. Merchants invite readers to get out, walk around, and - if they so choose - take advantage of special deals and meals.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:30 pm
Ken Rosa, senior manager, law enforcement relations for Aftermath, visited the Lewiston Police Department this week for presentation of the Aftermath K-9 $1,000 grant.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:30 pm
The Ghostlight Theater will present "Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula" at a variety of showtimes from Feb. 13-23 at 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.
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