Tue, Apr 16th 2019 10:00 am
On March 30, 90 people gathered at the Tuscarora Nation House for a Native American History Symposium sponsored by the Old Fort Niagara Association. The event featured three well-known Native American scholars, and a panel discussion. The program's theme centered on the Native view of Fort Niagara during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2019 10:00 am
Ae you longing for Britain? Join the Harmonia Chamber Singers for "A British Choral Tapestry" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church St., Lockport; and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2019 09:35 am
After a long winter, travelers from across the region are headed to warmer destinations to celebrate Easter. The holiday is peak time for spring break travel, so travelers should be prepared for crowds and give themselves plenty of time on the roads and in the airports. Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, are peak days for departure, and Saturday, April 20, will also be busy. On the return, Sunday, April 28, will be the busiest day.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2019 09:30 am
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and the Movement to Restore Trust (MRT), an independent organization of Catholic laity formed to lead a movement to restore trust and confidence in the church in the wake of the clergy sex abuse scandal, jointly announce their ongoing partnership through the creation of a joint implementation team (JIT).
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Tue, Apr 16th 2019 09:30 am
New York State Sen. Tim Kennedy, an early champion of addressing distracted driving issues and chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, AT&T, AAA Western and Central New York and New York State Police teamed up to raise awareness for Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA's "100 Deadliest Days" (the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash fatalities historically climb); the AT&T "It Can Wait" campaign; and state distracted driving laws; all the while providing tips and precautions for busy the Easter holiday travel period.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:40 pm
Niagara County's permanent pharmaceutical drop box program has recently expanded to the Town of Wilson to enhance collection of pharmaceuticals in rural portions of the county.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:30 pm
Stephen Marc, a noted African-American photographer and digital montage artist, has spent nearly a decade on the road in the U.S. and Canada documenting the places and people associated with America's Underground Railroad.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:30 pm
It's only one week away from Dyngus Day 2019. On Monday, April 22, Buffalo - the "Dyngus Day Capital of the World" - will welcome hundreds of thousands of people to the historic Polonia district to share in the post-Lenten bash that celebrates spring, shows off Polish pride, promotes playful banter with pussy willows and features the top polka bands in the nation.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:30 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, in collaboration with the Buffalo Police Department, Buffalo Public Schools and Say Yes Buffalo, hosted the first "Community Conversation Regarding Gun Violence" at Bennett Community School Campus.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:30 pm
Congressman Chris Collins joined participating high school students and their families at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery, located on the Genesee Community College campus, for a brief reception to announce the winner, runner-up, and honorable mentions of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 07:30 pm
Friends of the Youngstown Free Library hosted its "Dessert and Wine in the Stacks" fundraiser - dubbed a "Bake Sale with a twist" - on Friday, April 12. The event featured single-serve desserts, appetizers and wine - all offered throughout the library stacks, made from recipes in library book collections. (Photos by Wayne Peters)
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 04:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced the start of construction on a $6.3 million project to rehabilitate seven bridges on northbound Interstate 990 in the Town of Amherst.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 04:05 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Social Services Marie Cannon announced the hiring of Stacey Greenan to serve as Erie County's inaugural foster care ombudsperson.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 04:05 pm
On Wednesday, Congressman Chris Collins and the Flight 3407 families will meet with Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao to continue their discussion on ways to continue and improve aviation safety for flying families across the U.S.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2019 10:25 am
George Clinton's farewell tour, "One Nation Under A Groove," will make an Artpark stop on June 11 in the outdoor amphitheater as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." The bill features George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Galactic, Fishbone, Miss Velvet & The Blue Wolf. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 08:10 am
Local leaders and charitable companies were honored Friday, as the United Way of Greater Niagara hosted its ninth annual meeting and awards breakfast at the Wurlitzer Event Center in North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club will hold its 2019 Easter egg hunt starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Fort Niagara State Park.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
As reported last week, the Board of Education has adopted its 2019-20 $48.487 million budget. Crafting the budget is an interesting process. While Lew-Port calculates its anticipated expenditures, it must proceed through budget development without solid numbers from New York on Lew-Port's state aid allocation (revenues).
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
Two police-related matters were among a host of items Lewiston Town Board members discussed Monday, despite Supervisor Steve Broderick being absent on vacation.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
Shawn D'Luhy has been chosen by Village of Youngstown Mayor Raleigh Reynolds and trustees as the 2019 Village of Youngstown Citizen of the Year. Shawn has given her time and talents to make her community a better place to live, going above and beyond to help others.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its annual spring get-together on Tuesday at the Ontario House (Stone Jug) in Youngstown.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees will present the proposed 2019-20 budget to the public for the first time, ahead of its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
As the Rev. Monsignor David LiPuma was preparing to take on a second six-year term at St. Peter's - and continue overseeing St. Bernard's in Youngstown - the Most Rev. Richard Malone presented him with a new "daunting" challenge: shepherding Our Lady of Victory Basilica, the Lackawanna site founded by the Venerable Nelson Baker.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
According to a recent AAA Travel survey, two-thirds of leisure travelers (64 percent) plan to take vacations this summer. Many of those vacationers will head to historical European cities or soak up the sun in Orlando's theme parks and attractions, according to an analysis of AAA's travel booking data.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2019 07:00 am
State Parks will begin to implement a plan this weekend of seasonal boat dock permitting along the West River Shoreline Trail.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 06:00 pm
The National Hockey League will release the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings for the 2019 NHL Draft at 11 a.m. Monday, April 15. The rankings, featuring the top 217 skaters and 31 goaltenders in North America, as well as the top 135 skaters and 12 goaltenders internationally, will be available on NHL.com and media.nhl.com.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 05:20 pm
Recently our school district community has been the target of a vile, defamatory and racist flyer that targets our school and the students and families we serve.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:55 pm
The University at Buffalo community is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of our student whose injuries, Buffalo Police suspect, may have resulted from hazing overnight.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is objecting to the Trump administration's plan to relocate Customs and Border Protection officers currently stationed in airports and on the border between the U.S. and Canada to serve along the southern border.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is planning a varied and exciting summer season that will bring the orchestra to eight communities throughout Western New York.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:35 pm
A statement from Republican Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello in reaction to the governor's endorsement of a bill (A.2991) to provide free college tuition to family members of New York state military personnel who lost their lives performing their military duties.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:35 pm
Did you know that, nationwide, an underground utility line is damaged every six minutes because of digging in an unmarked area? The risk of injury or even death is serious, and the potential costs of repair, fines and service loss are high.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:35 pm
"Boom Days Buffalo," an annual celebration of spring marking the removal of the ice boom, is happening from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, April 27. in multiple venues throughout the Old First Ward neighborhood in Buffalo. The full list of events, times, and locations can be found at www.facebook.com/BoomDaysBuffalo. All events are free and open to all.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2019 04:35 pm
More than 350 students, faculty, staff and community members attended Niagara University's fourth annual "Take Back the Night" event on April 4 in the Gallagher Center.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:40 pm
North Tonawanda Common Council candidates Bob Brennan and Adam Dickey have partnered with Empire United Soccer to announce an Earth Day cleanup of Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. The cleanup is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 22.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:35 pm
Lumber City Church will host opioid overdose rescue training from 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at The Hope Center, 383 Vandervoort St., North Tonawanda. The event is sponsored by the Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced passage through the House of H.R. 1644, The Save the Internet Act, by a vote of 232-190. Higgins is an original cosponsor of the legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-18) and cosponsored by 197 of their colleagues.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:20 pm
Curious about the transformation happening in downtown Lockport? Join Lockport Locks Heritage District Corp. Chairman David Kinyon and Vice Chairman David Chatt for a discussion at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Niagara History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:10 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas recently announced the city will once again participate in the annual "Canal Clean Sweep,"going into its 14th year, on Saturday, April 27.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2019 12:00 pm
The Town of Wheatfield could see a new addition with WNY favorites in the near future, as Barge Brewing has discussed a possible location in the hamlet of Bergholz with the Wheatfield Local Development Corp.
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