Wed, Nov 16th 2022 09:00 am
On Nov. 15, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office deputy assigned as the school resource officer at the Starpoint School District received a report of a possible threat of violence at the school. After an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, a juvenile student who attends Starpoint Middle School was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat (a D- felony).
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:15 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new executive director, effective Jan. 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
On Nov. 13, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police responded to the 56th Street bridge on Niagara Falls Boulevard to investigate a car crash involving a pedestrian.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 07:00 am
Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Executive Director Sarah Nelson announced the Tonawanda City School District is the November Member of the Month.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 04:45 pm
Niagara County Department of Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal on Monday announced Carmen Road, between Ridge and Seaman roads in the Town of Hartland, will reopen to traffic by the close of business Nov. 15.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:55 pm
During the next couple of weeks, Salvation Army locations throughout the region will kick off their annual "red kettle fundraisers" and Christmas assistance programs. These programs will provide local families and individuals in need with food, clothing and presents under the Christmas tree for their children.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:55 pm
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back - to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:50 pm
The "LiveNF Makers Market," presented by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, will take place on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St. Admission is $1 per person.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is once again hosting its annual "Food 2 Families" campaign, now in its 18th year, with a goal to provide more than 2 million meals for neighbors in need. The initiative continues to Dec. 24.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:00 pm
Just after 12:30 on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 10, Niagara Falls Police responded to a house in the 2700 block of Falls Street for a report of a person shot. Officers located a 21-year-old female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was treated on the scene by the Niagara Falls Fire Department and AMR, and was transported to ECMC where she is listed in serious condition.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:40 am
The following Niagara Wheatfield High School students signed their college commitment letter on Wednesday, signifying they will play sports at the collegiate level:
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:20 am
The security and law enforcement program at Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently conducted officer safety and self-defense training. U.S. Army recruiting officers from Niagara Falls, Staff Sgt. Stephen Rohe and Pvt. Isiah Wilczek lead the training.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:20 am
Four Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Choir students were selected to perform in the New York State Area-All State Choir for 2022.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:15 am
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 268, based in Lockport, delivered a check to the Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) to cover the cost of meals on Veterans Day for all the veterans enrolled in the county's home-delivered meals program. There are nearly 90 veterans enrolled in the meal program.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 10:35 am
The Niagara Falls Police Department announced funeral arrangements for Det. Kristina Zell, 47, who recently died a line of duty death.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 10:35 am
Mark Laurrie, superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District, has been selected to serve on the national American Heart Association Superintendent Council. Laurrie is joined by nine other superintendents across the nation who will join the association in seeking to drive transformational impact aimed at improving the health and well-being of students, families and educators.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 10:30 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas participated in a recent ribbon-cutting for 3 Sisters Garlic.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2022 11:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 4, 2022
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Wed, Nov 9th 2022 01:05 pm
The North Tonawanda Common Council voted at Tuesday's special session in favor of 13 amendments made to Mayor Austin Tylec's proposed 2023 general budget, cutting the proposed tax increase down to 5%. Among those amendments was the removal of the proposed $25,000 raise for the mayor and approximately $20,000 worth of raises for the council.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2022 01:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Convention Center will host the annual Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo from Thursday, Feb. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The goal of the event is to promote and teach fishing to anglers of all specialties, with exhibitions, classes and opportunities to connect with experts in the field.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2022 01:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament, held this past August at Niagara Falls Country Club and Seneca Hickory Stick, raised $48,000 for the medical center's campaign to acquire a new 3T MRI unit.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2022 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Delphi Healthcare, a regional provider of health care services and solutions, are partnering to deliver and expand emergency medicine services at Memorial. The partnership will take effective Dec. 1.
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Mon, Nov 7th 2022 07:00 am
Students in Debbie Wilczak's fashion design/interior decorating program, at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, recently had the opportunity to customize their own sneakers. The students used leather or fabric paint to explore their artistic abilities to make their custom shoes. They used Disney and the movies "Star Wars" and "Scream" as their inspirations.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 03:30 pm
Niagara County Community College Surgical Technology Program Coordinator and professor Gemma Fournier was recently named president of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 03:20 pm
Continuing the community service it has offered for years, the Western New York Independent Living Family of Agencies is enabling citizens with disabilities to participate in the electoral process by offering free, curb-to-curb rides in its vans - one standard and one wheelchair-lift-equipped - to polling places in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 12:15 pm
Empire State Development announced that Americarb Inc., a leading global producer of carbon and graphite advanced materials, plans to add 45 jobs and invest $6 million in its Niagara Falls plant. The investment will be used to purchase and install new machinery and equipment utilized in the manufacturing of high-temp composite material for the production of clean hydrogen, and in aerospace and defense applications.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 12:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski reminds residents the federal REAL ID requirements will go into effect in six months: May 3, 2023. That means one will need a REAL ID to board any domestic flights, enter a military base or access certain federal facilities.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 12:15 pm
The Cardinal O'Hara Hawk Pride Players will present "The Legend of Robin Hood ...Sort Of" in the Performing Arts Center at Cardinal O'Hara High School on Nov. 18-19. The school said the comedy, with a cast of students from all grade levels, will be fun for all ages.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 09:30 am
The Town of Niagara announced this week that holiday favorites the Electric Light Parade and "Noel at Niagara" would return Saturday, Nov. 19, starting at 5 p.m. on Lockport Road and Veteran's Memorial Community Park.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 09:25 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 4, 2022
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2022 08:45 pm
Town of Niagara board members approved 2023 operating budgets Wednesday, establishing spending and revenue projections for the next year.
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2022 09:20 am
Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Executive Director Sarah Nelson welcomed the organization's newest member, Envision Benefits Group, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. She said, "Envision Benefits Group joins the growing list of businesses relocating or opening in the Tonawandas."
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2022 09:15 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman will join Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2022 09:15 am
The Niagara Falls Department of Public Works will provide leaf pick-up in accordance with the following schedule, starting the Week of Nov. 7:
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2022 02:35 pm
Early voting is available to all registered voters in Niagara County for the Nov. 8 general election. Participate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 6, at the following locations:
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2022 02:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Brian Higgins on Tuesday announced New York was awarded $500,000 in federal funding to further the state's efforts in combatting targeted violence and domestic terrorism.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2022 02:05 pm
The Niagara Falls High School and Wilson High School choruses have combined to present two concerts featuring music dealing with mental health issues, with proceeds from basket auctions and 50/50 raffles to benefit the Mental Health Association of Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 1st 2022 02:10 pm
Monday at approximately 6:40 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the area of Vanderbilt Avenue and DeVeaux Street for a report of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old Niagara Falls man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and his elbow.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 01:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a public information session regarding the expansion of the crow's nest walkway and viewing platform. The meeting will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in the training room at DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls. A formal presentation is slated for 6:30 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:10 am
Niagara Falls native Alexandra Showers has been named operations manager for Niagara University's Niagara Global Tourism Institute/TReC. In this role, she will coordinate events, oversee employees, and assist the facility's customers and clients.
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