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(WNY News Now) Due to extreme winter weather, blood drives are cancelled and donor turnout is limited, resulting in a significant shortage at Erie's Community Blood Bank.Erie, PennsylvaniaOver the past week, the Community Blood Bank has had to cancel 13 blood drives due to the persistently bad winter weather. Our local blood supply is under stress as a result of this. When possible, we have been organizing emergency blood drives, but the number of donors has been incredibly low.There is a severe shortage of blood available for patients in need as a result of winter storms that have disrupted transportation widely and forced many blood donation appointments to be canceled. We are aware that there hasn't been much travel within the City of Erie lately, and CBB places a high premium on our do...

(WNY News Now) The 2024 Jamestown Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST tonight, so be sure to check in.WNY News Now would like to notify the public that the 2024 Jamestown Parade will be livestreamed starting at 6:00 p.m. on this evening, December 7, 2024.In addition to Channel 716 on Roku and atchannel716.com, viewers can tune in on our Facebook page. Don't forget about it!Share this:FacebookXNote: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appre...

(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul announces the launch of a new, cutting-edge, 50,000-square-foot facility to combat hunger throughout the Hudson Valley, marking a significant step toward enhancing food security.The new 50,000-square-foot food distribution facility for the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley was officially opened in the town of Montgomery, Orange County, by Governor Kathy Hochul. The organization will be able to better fulfill the increasing demand for emergency food aid throughout the Hudson Valley thanks to the state-of-the-art facility, which will increase its capacity for food delivery and storage."We're investing in facilities and organizations that provide critical resources for anyone facing that devastating reality," Governor Hochul stated, adding that no New Yorke...

(WNY News Now) In response to the rising cost of food, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for almost $2 billion in funding to increase nutrition services for senior citizens.Washington, D.C.In a webcast press conference, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded $1.842 billion for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program, which offers senior citizens affordable meals. In light of rising grocery prices, the money will help meet the growing demand for nutrition programs by delivering 251 million wholesome meals to 2.2 million older individuals who are hungry nationwide. In a bicameral letter, Senator Gillibrand urged appropriators and congressional leadership to include this funding in the FY25 government funding plan.According to Senator Gillibrand, inexpensive meal del...

(WNY News Now) The 2024 Jamestown Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST tonight, so be sure to check in.WNY News Now would like to notify the public that the 2024 Jamestown Parade will be livestreamed starting at 6:00 p.m. on this evening, December 7, 2024.In addition to Channel 716 on Roku and atchannel716.com, viewers can tune in on our Facebook page. Don't forget about it!Share this:FacebookXNote: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appre...

(WNY News Now) In response to the rising cost of food, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for almost $2 billion in funding to increase nutrition services for senior citizens.Washington, D.C.In a webcast press conference, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded $1.842 billion for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program, which offers senior citizens affordable meals. In light of rising grocery prices, the money will help meet the growing demand for nutrition programs by delivering 251 million wholesome meals to 2.2 million older individuals who are hungry nationwide. In a bicameral letter, Senator Gillibrand urged appropriators and congressional leadership to include this funding in the FY25 government funding plan.According to Senator Gillibrand, inexpensive meal del...

(WNY News Now) At the groundbreaking ceremony for the American LGBTQ+ Museum in New York City, Governor Kathy Hochul gave a powerful statement emphasizing the state's crucial role in the LGBTQ+ rights struggle.At the groundbreaking ceremony for the American LGBTQ+ Museum in New York City, Governor Kathy Hochul gave a speech honoring the state's role as the cradle of the LGBTQ+ movement.Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the VideoFriends, good afternoon. It appears that a celebration has already begun. It is, of course. It is, of course. And I would like to thank the New York Historical Society for their outstanding leadership. And I adore your concept, Louise Mirrer. What you're doing with the place is fantastic. And I hope you continue to lead for many more years to come.I also want to tha...

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled 23 massive renewable energy projects that would power 700,000 homes, generate thousands of jobs, and propel New York State's economy forward (WNY News Now).Contracts for 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects have been signed, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. These projects will generate over 2.3 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power over 700,000 homes across New York State. The projects are intended to strengthen the State's commitment to the development of renewable energy, grid resiliency, and economic development while producing over $4.7 billion in private investment and more than 2,500 near-term, family-sustaining employment.Governor Hochul stated that New York keeps creating competitive conditions for the clean energy sector to...

(WNY News Now) To increase awareness and spur change in the battle against gender-based violence, the Zonta Club of Jamestown joins forces with Mayor Kimberly Ecklund for 16 Days of Activism.All Zonta clubs and districts, including the Zonta Club of Jamestown, are encouraged to participate in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and to take local, national, and international actions to change gender-based attitudes and behaviors and to influence the creation and implementation of laws in order to end violence against women. This is done during the annual 16 Days of Activism.November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and December 10, Human Rights Day, are the dates of the 16 Days of Activism.Kimberly Ecklund, the mayor of Jamestown, was...