Sat, Jun 8th 2019 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club Gazebo in the Town Commons is no more after it was demolished Thursday morning.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2019 07:00 am
Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's statewide photo contest for women hunters, Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the second phase of the "WomenHuntFishNY" contest to celebrate women anglers in the state. The contest officially opens on Monday, June 17, and continues through July 8.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 05:40 pm
The Buffalo History Museum will host an opening reception for a new exhibit, "I Got Somethin' To Show You," by Buffalo-born photographer Shannon Davis, on Wednesday, June 19.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 05:40 pm
KemperSports has hired Brady Clendening to serve as general manager for Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston. In this role, Clendening is responsible for all facets of operations and the guest experiences at the premium course.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 05:40 pm
Officials from the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, joined by Bank of America, the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee and several dignitaries, officially reopened the historic Rumsey Shelter House in Delaware Park. A $250,000 anchor grant from Bank of America to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy was matched by the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee, allowing for the final phase of restoration of this historic and desirable park amenity.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 05:40 pm
Grant project provides resources to support those who commit to teaching next generation of nursesCongressman Brian Higgins joined D'Youville College in announcing a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services totaling $401,442. The award is provided to the Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing at D'Youville College to address a shortage in faculty available to educate future nurses.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 04:35 pm
One afternoon last September, Justyn Dudeck took his sailboat out alone on to Lake Ontario. What began as an average fun-filled day out on the water quickly turned into the fight of Justyn's life when he was swept overboard.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 04:35 pm
Brian Wilson's performance originally scheduled for June 15 in the Artpark Mainstage Theater has been postponed until Aug. 7.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 01:40 pm
The weather is finally beginning to make a turn for the best, and with that means another season of "Thursdays on the Water" in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 08:00 pm
Thursday evening, seven student athletes from Lewiston-Porter High School signed to continue their playing careers collegiately.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 03:15 pm
2018-19 was indeed a dominant school year for Niagara-Wheatfield athletics. On Wednesday, at the Niagara Frontier League end of the year banquet, the program added to its impressive resume by winning the Niagara Frontier League "President's Cup" Supremacy Award.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced felony charges against Justin Beebe, 36, of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
On Monday, June 10, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello will meet with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state legislators, and the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Commission (REDI) at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester to discuss Lake Ontario's rapidly rising water levels. Attendees will identify ways to strengthen and reinforce the lake's shoreline, and work to limit damage if water levels rise in the future.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 11, to determine the consistency of the 86th round of projects. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the Old Fort Niagara Officers Club, 2 Scott Ave, Youngstown. The general meeting will be preceded by the business meeting, which is at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello called for local representation to be placed on the Bear Ridge solar project siting board before the project moves forward. The legislators are questioning why the Senate majority leader and the speaker of the Assembly failed to appoint ad hoc members to the siting board of the proposed Bear Ridge solar project.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
Democrat Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Buffalo Niagara International Airport will receive a total of $1,472,496 in federal funding provided in three grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 11:55 am
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will kick-off at noon on Tuesday, June 11. A group will run from The Kiernan Center at Niagara University to the Red Brick Municipal Building in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:30 am
At Tuesday night's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, Recreation Director Alex Domaradzki and Lumber City Development Corporation Executive Director Michael Zimmerman briefly discussed possible improvements to Gratwick Riverside Park.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, the Town of Niagara will host its third Trash to Treasure event in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Joe Rotella Way.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:00 am
Many have said, "You've been given the gift of life, give it back." Locals will have the opportunity to do just that and enhance or save a life come June 19.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 07:00 pm
At approximately 11 a.m. on May 30, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and United States Marshal Service Violent Felony Task Force, under the direction of Charles Salina, United States marshal, acted on numerous tips that were submitted to Crime Stoppers of Buffalo regarding a possible location of Shane Hescox.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 04:30 pm
With construction now complete on 765 Fairchild Place, and people moving into the extravagant apartment complex, there was just one box left to check-off before the project was officially finished: a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, announced Catholic Health System Inc. issued more than $180 million in bonds through DASNY, in a financing led by Bank of America, Merrill Lynch.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York invites the community to attend its free "Daisy for a Day" events. Girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall and their families will discover what it means to be a Girl Scout, how to get involved, and enjoy fun activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29. RSVP at one of six locations at gswny.org or by calling 1-888-837-6410.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Towne Automotive Group announced it is holding a special sales promotion during the month of June to benefit FeedMore WNY. Towne Automotive Group will donate a portion of the proceeds from every vehicle sold during the promotion to the new nonprofit organization formed when Meals on Wheels for WNY and the Food Bank of WNY joined forces earlier this year.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal announced passage of legislation prohibiting the declawing of cats, and imposing a fine of $1,000 on veterinarians who perform the procedure for no valid reason (A. 1303, Rosenthal).
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
The New York state departments of Environmental Conservation and Health encouraged New Yorkers to learn about harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," as temperatures rise and the 2019 HABs notification season starts.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting applications for federally funded volunteer fire assistance grants, Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. The deadline for applications is June 28.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 11:45 am
Award-winning Native American singer/songwriter Darryl Tonemah will perform a free, acoustic concert at the Hennepin Park Gazebo (Center and North Fourth streets) in Lewiston at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2019 10:50 am
The 2019 "Tuesdays in the Park" summer concert series began this week with a pair of crowd-pleasing performances by rock 'n' roll legends Sammy Hagar and Night Ranger. The "super" show - named that way for its unique pricing and seating configurations - lived up to billing, as the acts enthusiastically ran through five decades of hit songs, paired with a generous sampling of deep cuts.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2019 04:10 pm
In celebration of Father's Day and National Men's Health Month, the board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring the 20th annual "A Father's Day Gift of Love and Life." The free prostate cancer screening will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, through Friday, June 14, in the outpatient center (north lobby) of the hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2019 10:25 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Erie County Legislator John Bruso (8th District), Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Daniel J. Rizzo, and Jen Zeitler, owner of Let's Goat Buffalo, to unveil a pilot project now underway in the county's Como Lake Park.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2019 10:25 am
The New York State Smokers' Quitline invites all health care professionals to attend a free one-hour webinar at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, titled "Exploring Combination Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Provider and Quitline Intervention." Registration is available at www.nysmokefree.com/NewsRoom.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2019 10:25 am
That message of reconciliation is the central theme of this historic gathering of indigenous performers, craftspeople, teachers and healers at the Strawberry Moon Festival on June 22 at Artpark in Lewiston. The event runs from 3-11 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:30 pm
As alcohol, drugs and prescription medications continue to impact safety on roads, nationally renowned speakers and community leaders will gather to discuss challenges and solutions.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:30 pm
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.81, down 2 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.95. The New York state average is $2.93 - down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.09. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:30 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is hosting its inaugural summer event, "Come Together: pARTy at the CAM," on from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. This "friend-raiser" "encourages first-time and longstanding visitors to enjoy an exciting summer evening on the beautiful campus of Niagara University."
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:30 pm
The University at Buffalo Council passed a resolution to "un-name" the pharmacy school building named in honor of John N. Kapoor.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:30 pm
Newly elected Lions Club District Gov. Regina Cecconi is shown presenting a $2,000 check from the Brandel Murphy Foundation to Lewiston Community Lions President Sheila Zuhlke. The check, along with matched funds, will go toward the inclusive playground expected to be built this summer in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 02:25 pm
The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that can help people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The book, "What Tree Is That?", is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.
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