Thu, Feb 8th 2018 02:20 pm
University at Buffalo researchers played a key role in the development of new guidelines released in January for managing fatigue in emergency medical services personnel.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2018 02:15 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital held its 12th annual Black History Month Celebration on Thursday. Honored for their service were associates Ronald Winkfield, R.N.; Amanda Lucas, cardiology technician; and Takeitha Clarke, nurse attendant. The Rev. JoAnne Scott of Word of Life Ministries was the guest speaker.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union board of directors has announced the selection of Eric M. Hepkins as the organization's next CEO. Hepkins will replace Ann M. Hood, who will retire Feb. 28 after 34 years with the credit union.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2018 07:00 am
Starting this month, approximately 90 percent of U.S. workers will see a slight increase in their take-home pay, courtesy tax reform that reduces personal tax rates as much as 3 percent.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2018 07:00 am
IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual incomes below $54,000.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2018 12:35 am
Grand Island coach Ron Krysztof will tell anyone his team's ability to shoot the 3-pointer is critical. Wednesday night versus Niagara-Wheatfield, they only made six, a little below their season average, but all six came at key times to spark a Vikings win.
The Vikings defeated the Falcons 51-30 Wednesday night for their second win in a row.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 05:40 pm
A winter storm warning has been issued for portions of National Grid's upstate New York service area through Thursday at 4 a.m. Whiteout conditions and zero visibility will make travel dangerous. As a result, these areas could experience power interruptions, and National Grid wants customers to be both prepared and safe.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:50 pm
Niagara University junior Nicole Schimmenti originally intended to spend a single semester studying abroad when she departed last February for Myongji University in Seoul, South Korea.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:45 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's February program is titled, "Accept Everything America Can Produce: Glenn Curtiss Comes to Buffalo." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:45 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Erie County has become the sixth county in New York to launch the "Enough Abuse" campaign.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:45 pm
While winter is a great time to observe birds and other wildlife, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation encourages all wildlife enthusiasts to do so in a manner that is legal, safe, and does not harm wildlife, Commissioner Basil Seggos announced.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Ongoing efforts to combat homelessness in Erie County recently received a major boost in the form of an award to continue six different grants obtained through a federal program managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that will provide support to local programs serving individuals and families who are currently homeless.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
NBC Olympics is partnering with Uber to bring a custom in-ride video experience to U.S. Uber riders during the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Riders across the country will be able to access Olympic athlete interviews and highlights, curated each day of competition by NBC Olympics.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce coordinated a ribbon-cutting for Ken Scibetta, Ed Webster and the staff at the new Griffon House, 810 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Erie County recovered the highest in total restitution in New York by prosecuting unemployment insurance benefits fraud in 2017.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
"At the Table" will be the theme of a Black History Month program hosted by Niagara County Legislator Owen T. Steed, D-Niagara Falls, the lawmaker announced. The event - set for the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 17 - will include a meal, discussion, and remarks by the Rev. Dion Greer of St. Johns A.M.E. Church.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort announces a top May list of performers, with Grammy Award-winning Pitbull taking to the stage May 22 and 23.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Innovative sound and visual composer Olivier Pasquet will discuss the architectural and musical contexts of his evolving site-specific piece for the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion at the Darwin D. Martin House Complex, titled "Lloyd's Mirror," during its premier on Monday, Feb. 12 (7 p.m.).
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Wed, Feb 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Sesame Workshop has announced a four-episode "Sesame Street" event that draws on the workshop's global co-productions to bring this season's mutual respect and understanding curriculum to life.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 04:30 pm
Novelist, literary critic and environmental activist Margaret Atwood, author of "The Handmaid's Tale," the best-selling novel that inspired the television series of the same name, will deliver the keynote address on Friday, March 9 (8 p.m.), at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 04:00 pm
A "completely accidental" mixture of two liquids used for swimming pool maintenance created a chemical scare Tuesday at Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:15 pm
Christian music's largest annual tour and one of the biggest first-quarter tours in the world, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has announced the addition of Dove Award-nominated Gotee recording artist Hollyn for a 12-date stint in March.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:05 pm
From Feb. 9-18, give your sweetheart the unique present of a kiss from a sea lion.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Engineered Facility Solutions (EFS) has merged with HUNT Real Estate Corp. to form HUNT Property Solutions LLC (HPS).
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center welcomes Rik Emmett of Triumph for an acoustic duo performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Recorded live with the sold-out backdrop of Atlanta's Philips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and D.C.'s The Anthem, "Whole Heart," the newest collection of songs from Passion, will street digitally on Feb. 23, followed by a physical release date of March 23. "Passion 2018" brought together more than 32,000 students from 700 universities and 35 countries to three arenas in Atlanta and, for the first time, Washington, in addition to a simultaneous live stream.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School's annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Antonio's Restaurant, Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Jenny Slate (Disney's Academy Award-winning "Zootopia") will voice the iconic role of Miss Nanny in Disney Junior's reimagined "Muppet Babies," premiering this March on Disney Channel. Slate will bring to life the voice of the Muppet Babies' loving and playful caregiver, a character originally voiced by legendary actress, the late Barbara Billingsley ("Leave it to Beaver").
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Youngsters and their families are invited to take part in Black History Month by creating an art project for display in a special exhibit and then visiting the New York Power Authority's Power Vista on Feb. 24 for a day of free activities.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Get ready for one of Lewiston's favorite winter events! "Toast & Jam" begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Brickyard Brewing Company, 436 Center St. This jazz-jamming, blues-rocking, poetry-reading event is back by popular demand and continues every Monday night through March 19.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Emerson School of Hospitality students participated in the "Whimsical Pie Contest" on Feb. 2 for a chance at having their recipes featured in the "Waitress Pie Recipe Book," as well as for tickets to "Waitress," which is on stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from Feb. 6-11.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 10:35 am
Grammy Award-winning Portugal. The Man announced their 2018 summer tour on Tuesday, including a stop at Artpark on Aug. 1, as part of the "Coors Light Concert" series. The 6 p.m. show will take place in the Outdoor Amphitheater.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 09:35 am
The music of legendary jazz composer Thelonious Monk will be performed by Star People at the Taylor Theater on Saturday, Feb. 24.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 09:30 am
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello, R-Niagara Falls, announced Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb, R-Canandaigua, has appointed him to serve on the Assembly judiciary committee.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 09:25 am
Whether you love to sail or prefer to keep your feet on solid ground, the 19th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake has something for everyone. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 13, at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club (rain or shine).
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Tue, Feb 6th 2018 09:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced a federal grant totaling $11,549,528 for Community Action Organization of Erie County. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Western New York.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2018 08:55 pm
Sunday's special post-Super Bowl telecast of "This Is Us" has scored as NBC's most-watched scripted show in more than 13 years, since "ER" the night of the "Friends" finale, while also ranking as the most-watched drama on any network in 10 years, since the 2008 post-Super Bowl episode of "House."
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Mon, Feb 5th 2018 08:55 pm
Super Bowl LII on NBC, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles winning their first Super Bowl with a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots, posted a total audience delivery of 106 million viewers, across all platforms - NBC, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, NBC.com "TV Everywhere," Universo, En Vivo app, NFL.com, NFL Mobile from Verizon, the Yahoo Sports app and go90 - according to Fast National data released Monday by The Nielsen Company, and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2018 04:55 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced work will begin for on-the-ground ecological restoration work to "Restore the Gorge" in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2018 12:55 pm
The Kenan Center is planning special youth and family programs for the month of February, including "Tales at the Taylor Theater" on Sunday, Feb. 11, and winter break programming from Tuesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 23. All events will take place at the Kenan Campus, and are available for a variety of ages.
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