Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:00 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts brings back Lewiston's own 1960s rock musicians and friends for the 14th annual "Summer of '69."
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 03:10 pm
Around mid-afternoon Wednesday, the Northwest Bank on Grand Island, 2300 Grand Island Blvd., was robbed by an unknown suspect.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
On Tuesday, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns held a press conference, calling on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to amend what he called "a significant mistake" with its license renewal notifications. The DMV, Kearns said, is failing to alert drivers of the appropriate documents required when applying for a "Real ID" or enhanced driver license.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the 11th annual Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by J.W. Danforth, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
As he drove their private coach from Belfast to Dublin, Tony sang for them a mournful ballad of Derry (aka Londonderry), attempting to heal from a long history of sectarian conflict.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:35 am
The New York State Department of Public Service on Tuesday sent a letter to Charter CEO Thomas Rutledge condemning what it called the company's false advertising and misleading of New York consumers.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:35 am
The City of Niagara Falls, through the Department of Parks and Public Works Youth Services, will begin hosting summer recreational programming Thursday, and continuing through Labor Day. Activities include arts and crafts, sports and water games.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:05 am
Anne Welch's three-vote margin of victory in the general election will stand, as opponent Bruce Sutherland will not take legal action to challenge the mayoral race results.
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Tue, Jun 26th 2018 11:00 am
Tuesday morning the 24 contestants for Miss New York visited Niagara Falls for a photo and brief remarks from current Miss New York Gabrielle Walter, Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster and President and CEO of Destination Niagara USA John Percy.
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Tue, Jun 26th 2018 10:15 am
Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks has announced Katherine Terryberry, 16, of Lewiston, as one of 67 students worldwide to be selected to participate in this year's leadership program, July 8-13 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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Tue, Jun 26th 2018 07:00 am
Just before the Fourth of July holiday, the Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced it will embark on a major project that will transform the current Veterans Memorial at Academy Park into a "Circle of Honor" that will pay tribute to Lewiston veterans who have served this country.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 04:40 pm
This week, readers can join the Niagara Falls Community Development Department for the three remaining participatory budgeting idea sessions. This approach to government decision-making seeks ideas from local residents that are then voted on directly at public events and locations throughout the city.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 04:20 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced Monday that City Hall will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday due to a lack of electrical services related to a waterline repair. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 03:40 pm
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is a focus in America for students, but many young new American women have come to Western New York with limited educational experience or access to technology studies.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 02:25 pm
Artpark & Company announces two new installations to the Artpark Percussion Garden: "Gong Temple - Musical Architecture Study" by William Close and "Chime Sprouts" by Vanessa Lee Jackson.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 12:40 pm
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.85, which is down 5 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.27. The New York state average is $3.02, which is down 3 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.44.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 12:40 pm
The Pine Avenue Redevelopment Project will host a series of four concerts this summer, beginning at 6 p.m. this Thursday at Columbus Square Park and Heritage Walk.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 12:40 pm
Over the weekend, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt joined the Olcott Fire Co. to reveal its brand-new, multiuse emergency response truck. Thanks to a grant obtained by Ortt, the fire company was able to purchase a new response vehicle.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 12:35 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club is proud of all our members. There are a few members that stand out as promising leaders for the future of the club.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 12:35 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services announces the hiring of Carl E. Turner Jr., LMSW, as director of the organization's new Children's Clinic of Western New York. The clinic is set to open this July in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The series is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 04:30 pm
On June 1, 10-year-old Gavin Burns was injured in a lawnmower accident at his home in Lewiston. Mercy Flight took him to Oishei Children's Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Doctors were able to save Gavin's leg, but, unfortunately, they were not able to save his foot, which had to be amputated just above his ankle.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 01:05 pm
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and along with it comes the annual tradition of fireworks shows. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges New Yorkers to let professionals handle the fireworks, and not to use these kind of devices themselves.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:05 am
On Friday, the Village of Lewiston emailed Frontier House information to prospective buyers.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
A local family that vowed to support better heart and stroke care in Niagara will hold the third annual Robert Steinjan Sr. Memorial Car Show on Saturday, July 14, in Sanborn.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Fifty years after the demolition of old Town Hall, the historic cupola that sat atop the building has been returned to the Baseline Road campus of Island government.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Residents on Whitehaven Road threw shade on a proposed solar power project proposed for their neighborhood.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Fantasy Island kicked off the summer 2018 season Tuesday with daily operations and the debut of Fairy Tale Forest, a re-imagined children's area.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano, far left, presided over his final Board of Trustees meeting on Monday.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Encouraging news for Lake Ontario property owners and recreational users as summer 2018 opens: Coming off a spring of near- or below-average precipitation, Lake Ontario's water levels are down significantly from 2017's record, historic highs, and have for the most part returned to their long-term near normal.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:05 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, recently received a $22,500 grant from the Garman Family Foundation to support the installation of a new bathroom and associated upgrades within its Family Resource Center.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:05 pm
On Friday, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz outlined a package of proposed reforms for the Erie County Water Authority, which was the subject of a recent report from the state Authorities Budget Office (ABO) that formally censured the Erie County Water Authority and outlined numerous problems, including a lack of transparency and accountability in governance and decision-making.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:00 pm
The seventh annual Niagara Catholic 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, July 14. The official start time is set for 10 a.m., with packet pickup and walk-up registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:00 pm
New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced safety inspections of amusement rides around the state are underway in advance of the summer fair season. The commissioner also reminded the public to follow all safety guidelines when enjoying amusement rides.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:00 pm
It's generally accepted most adults in the U.S. don't get enough vitamin D, but how that impacts their muscle mass and function over the long term is not well understood.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:00 pm
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello and New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs will offer a free, one-hour Alzheimer's Awareness event from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 08:00 pm
Local UAW members and its veterans committee teamed up with AT&T to help collect more than 350 gently used mobile devices over the past three months. These phones will be donated to Cell Phones For Soldiers. The phones were collected at AT&T stores and UAW Locals across Western New York (including Lockport, Buffalo, Tonawanda and Hamburg).
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual stroke fair will take to the road this year, bringing health care services and information directly to the community.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara County Board of Elections on Thursday recanvassed the ballots from the Village of Lewiston mayoral race and certified the results. Pending a legal challenge, Anne Welch is the mayor-elect, topping challenger and current Deputy Mayor Bruce Sutherland by three votes.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 07:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL on Thursday announced the team's 2018-19 regular-season schedule. Ticket pricing information for individual home games will be released at a later date.
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