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What to buy from Home Depot’s early Black Friday sale
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What to buy from Home Depot’s early Black Friday sale

WhileBlack Fridayis still a couple weeks aways, many retailers, includingHome Depot, are already discounting tons of bestselling products from major brands, giving you early access to its holiday deals. From now through until Dec. 4, you can shop Home Depot s Black Friday sale, which is offering up to 50% off select home appliances,vacuums, power tools,smart home devices, furniture andholiday decor. I regularly cover deals at popular home and kitchen retailers so I know what brands are actually worth investing in and what makes a good sale. Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals at Home Depot and will continue to update this list through the entirety of the sale. SKIP AHEADThe best early Black Friday sales at Home Depot|Why trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks ...
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Jamestown Unveils Second Ambulance to Boost Emergency Services and Response Times

(WNY News Now) The City of Jamestown has officially launched its long-awaited second ambulance, significantly enhancing emergency response times and the city s overall EMS capacity.JAMESTOWN, NYThe City of Jamestown proudly announces the deployment of its long-anticipated second ambulance, a critical step in meeting the city s rising emergency medical needs. After years of planning and operational delays, this additional ambulance is now fully operational, helping to reduce response times and alleviate the city s reliance on mutual aid services.In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of a second ambulance to the Jamestown Fire Department. This was in respon...
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Mayville
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Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Mayville

Even though Black Friday is less than two weeks away, you shouldn't put off your shopping. If you don't seize a fantastic deal as soon as you see it, it may sell out because many merchants are already advertising their best pricing of the season. You may maximize your budget and spread out your spending by starting to shop Black Friday discounts now.I have five years of experience covering Cyber Monday and Black Friday at NBC Select, so I know how to spot deals that are truly worth checking out. The top early Black Friday offers of 2024 from some of our favorite stores, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and REI, are compiled below. In the upcoming weeks, I'll be regularly updating this list with the newest offers, the best pricing, and other promotions you won't want to pass u...
Black Friday 2024: The 43+ best early deals to shop right now
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Black Friday 2024: The 43+ best early deals to shop right now

Black Fridaymay be less than two weeks away, but that doesn t mean you should wait to shop. Many retailers are already offering their best prices of the season, so if you don t take advantage of a great discount as soon as you see it, it might sell out. Starting to shop Black Friday deals now also helps you spread out your spending and maximize your budget. I ve been covering Black Friday andCyber Mondayat NBC Select for five years, so I know how to find sales that areactually worth shopping. Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals of 2024 from some of our favorite retailers, likeAmazon,Target,Walmart,Home DepotandREI. I ll frequently update this list in the coming weeks with new deals, the most recent prices and additional promos you won t want to miss. SKIP AHEADBestearlyBl...
Trump expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
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Trump expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is expected to nominate a key transition adviser and billionaire financial services executive, Howard Lutnick, to lead the Commerce Department, according to two sources familiar with the process. The Cantor Fitzgerald CEO has led and been the public face of Trump s transition. It s not clear yet what his selection for a cabinet post would mean for his role in the transition going forward. As co-chair of Trump's transition, Lutnick has been an outspoken advocate for Trump s agenda, including explaining how he plans to use tariffs once in office. Lutnick is the CEO and chairman of financial services titan Cantor Fitzgerald. The Commerce Department will play a key role in executing some of Trump's proposed tariffs on goods imported into the United States. L...
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Jamestown Unveils 2024 Christmas Tree: A 40-Foot Norway Spruce to Brighten the Holiday Season

(WNY News Now) The City of Jamestown is preparing for a festive holiday season with the announcement of its official 2024 Christmas Tree: a stunning 40-foot Norway Spruce.JAMESTOWN, NYThe City of Jamestown is excited to reveal that this year s official Christmas Tree will be a beautiful 40-foot Norway Spruce, generously donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate. This wonderful tree will be harvested from a lot on King Street, right in the heart of Jamestown, and will stand tall as a symbol of holiday cheer for the entire community.The City s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department will oversee the tree s removal, with critical assistance provided by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) crew and crane. Following the harvest, the tree will be carefully loaded onto a truck...
Mayville Man Arrested for Weapon Possession and Violating Court Order
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Mayville Man Arrested for Weapon Possession and Violating Court Order

(WNY News Now) Deputies responding to a disturbance in Mayville uncovered a prohibited firearm possession, leading to the arrest of a local man.Mayville, NYIn the early hours of November 19, 2024, at approximately 12:02 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff s deputies were called to a residence in Mayville for reports of an unwanted individual. Upon investigation, 44-year-old Robert K. Shumaker Jr., of Mayville, was found in possession of a loaded firearm.Authorities confirmed that Shumaker, previously convicted of a felony, was legally prohibited from possessing firearms. Additionally, a valid order of protection issued by County Court explicitly barred him from owning or handling weapons.Shumaker faces charges ofCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third DegreeandCriminal Contempt in the S...
Governor Hochul Unveils The Pearl: Staten Island’s $155M Affordable Housing Milestone for Vulnerable Seniors
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Governor Hochul Unveils The Pearl: Staten Island’s $155M Affordable Housing Milestone for Vulnerable Seniors

(WNY News Now) New 270-Unit Development Offers Safe, Supportive Homes for Seniors and Families in Bay Street Corridor.Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of The Pearl, a new 270-unit mixed-use affordable housing development in Staten Island s Bay Street Corridor neighborhood. The $155 million project includes 138 apartments for formerly unhoused seniors with on-site supportive services, and retail space. In the past five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved more than 500 affordable homes on Staten Island. The Pearl continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan which is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.The Pearl is a shining example of how increasing housing suppl...
‘Interior Chinatown’ stars loved getting to satirize Hollywood’s portrayal of Asian Americans 
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‘Interior Chinatown’ stars loved getting to satirize Hollywood’s portrayal of Asian Americans 

For Interior Chinatown star Jimmy O. Yang, playing an invisible Chinatown extra in the new series hit close to home. That s because one of Yang s first roles was Chinese Teenager #1. The irony helped him relate to his character, Willis Wu, and plays out in the series about a struggling Chinatown waiter who is pulled into investigating his brother s disappearance, airing on Hulu on Tuesday. Interior Chinatown, based on the National Book Award-winningnovel of the same nameby Charles Yu, is technically a show within a show. The leads Yang, Chloe Bennet and Ronny Chieng play Chinatown extras within a police procedural called Black and White. They are largely ignored by everyone in the procedural until the lights fade and the cameras go away, bringing viewers back to the characters ...
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SWAT Responds to Armed Threat at Dollar General on South Salina Street

(WNY News Now) A tense standoff unfolded Monday evening as Syracuse Police and SWAT teams responded to a menacing incident involving a firearm on South Salina Street.SYRACUSE, NY On Monday, November 18, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at 2711 South Salina Street following reports of a man displaying a firearm inside the store.Officers quickly secured the area, evacuating employees and customers to ensure their safety. A perimeter was established around the location, and the Syracuse Police Department s SWAT team was called to assist with the operation.After several hours of methodical searching and tactical maneuvers, the suspect was not located inside the premises. Authorities confirmed the investigation remains active a...