Fri, Sep 20th 2019 05:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2019 (HR4031), legislation increasing GLRI funding over the next five years, from $375 million in 2022 to $475 million by 2026.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 05:35 pm
At Thursday's legislative meeting, the Niagara County Legislature accepted a $2.1 million grant that was approved by the Department of Homeland Security to support the county's effort to enhance radio communication within the fire service.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 04:45 pm
On 58 acres, the Sanborn Farm Museum is something special to behold. With a barn, a church, a reception hall and plenty of generous donors, the space is filled up quite quickly with things from the past honoring its rural heritage.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 04:45 pm
The sixth annual Veterans Appreciation Day presented by Hands Healing Heroes is coming back, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 04:45 pm
Athletes, both present and alumni, coaches, and administration all gathered together Saturday at Niagara County Community College's unveiling of its Athletic Wall of Fame.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 04:40 pm
The term "goodness" is a term that can make plenty of us uncomfortable. In short, we don't all do right, at least not all the time. No matter how hard we try, it's difficult to say, honestly, that we live up to that ideal.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 03:35 pm
At a meeting Thursday, Niagara County Legislator Rebecca Wydysh was appointed as the first female vice chair in the history of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 03:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter announced the opening of the Gary Raby Sr. Cross Country Course this week on the Creek Road campus. The course was dedicated at a Tuesday afternoon ceremony, with the Raby family present to cut the ribbon and open the 1.7-mile course. The Lew-Port cross country team, now coached by Gary's daughter, Jenn, was joined by alumni, administrators and board members to honor Gary and his vision, and then explore the course.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 03:30 pm
Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch recently received a check in the amount of $1,000 from Modern Disposal for the inclusive playground. The recreational area will be built in Marilyn Toohey Park, behind the Red Brick Municipal Building.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 12:35 pm
The Town Board of Niagara convened on Tuesday for a mere 30 minutes. During that time, the board resolved to grant Randal Sinatra a mixed-families residence zoning for his property on Laur Road, create a local law that paves the way for a possible recycling plant within the town, schedule a public hearing for the destruction of a zombie home and, of course, answer questions from citizens.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 10:15 am
The hardships of growing older affect many living within the Tribune's circulation. Some may need canes, walkers, wheelchairs; the nights may get longer, memories grow harder to access. Aches and pains from years of work may come to back to haunt the body, and of course, eyesight may become hindered.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2019 07:00 am
Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns (1-1) host Jared Goff and the reigning NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams (2-0) this week on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. from FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 08:05 pm
The Niagara County Workforce Development Board and Niagara's WorkSourceOne will hold its annual fall career fair from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls, 7001 Buffalo Ave.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 08:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn was joined by Mayor Byron Brown and Capt. Jeff Rinaldo of the Buffalo Police Department to encourage citizens to participate in Buffalo SafeCam. The program seeks to promote public safety by allowing city residents to register their home and business surveillance cameras with the BPD to assist in solving crimes.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 08:05 pm
Vittorio Giardetti of Niagara Falls, third from left, visited Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday to make a $10,000 donation toward the planned $2 million medical oncology center on the hospital's downtown campus.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
Twenty-one members of the New York Congressional delegation penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue pushing back on a proposed new rule by the Trump administration that, as they said, puts tighter restrictions on the distribution of anti-hunger assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
Depression is a common problem among older adults, but is not a normal part of aging. Mental illness can be difficult to discuss and is no laughing matter. Often the best way to learn about a hard topic is through laughter.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
The much-anticipated Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays may still be months away, but the best time to book flights for these busy travel weeks is quickly approaching. In fact, a recent analysis of AAA Travel's flight booking data from the past three years revealed Sept. 25 marks the start of the best booking window for air travel around both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
The auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is seeking donations of "gently worn" men's and women's coats, jackets and blazers as well as purses and jewelry for a sale to be held Oct. 17-18. Items may be dropped off at the hospital gift shop.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
The Empire State Development board of directors met and authorized ESD to move forward with the east side commercial district program, a new initiative for the City of Buffalo as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's previously announced $50 million East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund (ESCEDF).
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:20 pm
Parents can best help their children overcome obesity and develop healthy eating habits by adopting a "family treatment" approach to positive habits, including acting as a "champion" for good choices and being a healthy role model.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 05:05 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced that he has introduced legislation (S 6718) that would establish an indefinite moratorium on the construction or placement of wind turbines on any freshwater body located within the boundaries of New York.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 05:00 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt joined Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, R-C-Caledonia, to oppose New York's handling of proposed Article X projects across the state.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 04:50 pm
A growing "wagon train" of legislation challenging the NCAA's rules against compensating collegiate athletes has "tremendous ramifications" on whether amateur athletes can be paid while still in college, according to the University at Buffalo's sports law expert Helen "Nellie" Drew.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 01:35 pm
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487's "Circle of Honor" started to be assembled on Wednesday morning. Patrol cars from the Lewiston Police Department and Niagara County Sheriff's Office escorted stone pillars down Center Street and into Academy Park. Project manager Rocco DelGrosso and his team then began to install the monument pieces.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2019 07:00 am
Join the Niagara County Historical Society History Center at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, for a look at the three International bridges from Niagara County to Canada. Ray Wigle will show images of the past and present spans connecting the two countries over the years.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 04:00 pm
The Parkinson's Foundation will host its annual Moving Day Buffalo, A Walk for Parkinson's, at the SUNY Erie North Campus on Saturday, Sept. 21. This is one of more than 40 grassroots events taking place across the country this year. The event begins at 9 a.m., with the 3-mile walk starting at 11 a.m.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 04:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program has been awarded to the City of Buffalo for the hiring of firefighters. The grant is for a total of $9,806,400 and administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:50 pm
Calling all Niagara County pizzerias: Registration is now open for the second annual Festival of Slice pizza celebration, taking place from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. It is taking place as part of the city's third annual Jingle Falls USA festivities, a collaborative holiday celebration in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:50 pm
Vice President and General Manager of Washington Mills Don McLeod, and Mary Ricciardi, a devoted community volunteer, will be honored at the 20th annual Good Works Gala of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. In honor of the gala's 20th year, the theme is the "Roaring 20's."
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 09:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres New Era Store is now open at KeyBank Center, and beginning today fans will be able to purchase the Sabres 50th Season Commemorative Jersey. The newly renovated store is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sabres and Bandits game nights.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Empire State Development announced the start of New York's 2019 fall foliage season, which includes the popular "I Love NY" weekly fall foliage reports. Additionally, the #NYLovesFall social media campaign returns this year to further promote and encourage visitation to New York's picturesque autumn locations and attractions.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and community members will unite for the American Cancer Society's "Coaches vs. Cancer tip-off happy hour" in an effort to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Hotel at The Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 07:00 am
Rebecca Lynn Torres, managing partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Niagara Falls, has been presented with the company's "Community Spirit" award on behalf of her restaurant team. This award recognizes restaurants that consistently go above and beyond to support the communities where LongHorn Steakhouse operates.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:50 pm
The Buffalo History Museum honors 100 years since the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment with a new exhibit, "Emblem of Equality: Woman Suffrage in Western New York."
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:45 pm
As Child Passenger Safety Weeks beings, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), together with state and local partners, will host child safety seat events throughout the state. This will help parents and caregivers ensure their child's restraint is properly installed and fitted correctly. These events coincide with national Child Passenger Safety Week, which takes place from Sept. 15-21. A total of 35 events are planned statewide throughout the week, including 22 on National Seat Check Saturday.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:35 pm
Approximately half a million vehicles per day cross what reports cites as poor/structurally deficient bridges; 8% of local bridges rated poor/structurally deficient while 45% rated fair.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:25 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.56, no change since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.85. The New York state average is $2.72 - down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:25 pm
TedFest, a music and art festival in honor of Theodore "Teddy" Wishowski, took place on Saturday.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:20 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2019-20 season with a toast to BPO musicians and JoAnn Falletta, who takes the podium for her 20th year as music director. All ticket-holding patrons are invited to the champagne toast, which will take place in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall just prior to the 8 p.m. main stage concert, titled "Favorites & Friends: A Celebration of 20 Years." Pre-concert music will be provided in the Mary Seaton Room by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, under the direction of Adam Luebke.
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