Thu, Jan 18th 2024 01:20 pm
In recognition of Black History Month, Canisius University will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a presentation featuring nationally renowned speaker Joshua Fredenberg, Ed D. His lecture, titled "Advancing the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," is scheduled for at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Regis Room.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
This spring, The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) offers audiences an eclectic array of performances and events on its Mainstage and Drama Theatre. Located on the university's North Campus, the UBCFA is Western New York's largest and most diverse multidisciplinary arts organization, where art is made and experienced.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to remove barriers for perspective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 01:10 pm
Something bright, beautiful and extraordinary is taking shape in the atrium of the University at Buffalo medical school.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 11:05 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education Meeting to be held Jan. 17 will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. in the Niagara Wheatfield High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 11:05 am
Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state's cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data recently released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:20 pm
Due to inclement weather in Western New York, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and BankOnBuffalo will now celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and teachings of diversity, equality, freedom and resistance with a day of storytelling, crafts and educational activities on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 08:05 am
Western New Yorkers have seen plenty of winter storms, but it's important to take into account certain factors about the one that barreled through our region this weekend, according to David Holmes, M.D., clinical associate professor of family medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. And that's true, whether they plan to attend the Bills game in Orchard Park that has now been rescheduled for Monday afternoon or they plan to stay home.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is proud to announce the addition of a significant artwork by Joachim Ferdinand Richardt to its current exhibition, "Northward: Niagara River Views," on view through March 31. This exhibition, curated by CAM Registrar Mary Helen Miskuly, showcases an array of stunning artworks depicting the Niagara River and its surrounding landscapes.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is once again offering a unique opportunity for students in grades three through eight.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York invites girls to "a fun-filled 'Join-A-Thon' event on Jan. 17, promising a day filled with creativity, community and the chance to win exciting prizes," organizers stated. "This event, aimed at new registrants, also introduces girls to the incredible world of Girl Scouts."
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 04:35 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2024-25 academic year is now open. Applications are due by May 1, and must be submitted online.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 04:45 pm
The University at Buffalo announces the fourth annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses. Named in honor of UB's founding in 1846, the program recognizes and celebrates the success of 46 of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UB alumni or former students around the world.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 02:50 pm
Faculty and staff within the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (SDM) are acutely aware of disparities in oral health care, which particularly affect low-income children, rural residents and individuals who struggle with mental health, disabilities and housing.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a longtime member of the faculty in Niagara University's College of Education, was elected to the position of president-elect of the New York State Magistrate's Association at its annual meeting in November. This position is a prelude to moving to the position of the association's presidency in the fall of 2024.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
The University at Buffalo has launched its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies to cement its position nationally and globally as a leader in microelectronics and research innovation for the semiconductor industry.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 10:40 am
To enhance primary care offerings in Western New York, UBMD Physicians' Group has launched UBMD Primary Care, which combines UBMD Family Medicine and the division of internal medicine-pediatrics of UBMD Internal Medicine.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 pm
The first Powerball jackpot of the new year, while won in Michigan, brought a combined $45 million for New York public schools and New York Lottery retailers.
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Mon, Jan 1st 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2024 season.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 has renamed its college scholarship in honor of member Joseph H. Brautman, who passed away in July.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch announces winners in the holiday 2023 Grand Island Coloring Contest.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:30 pm
Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has announced the launch of a national search for its eighth president, who will succeed Dr. William Murabito upon his retirement on June 30, 2024. The college's board of trustees has appointed Kevin Clark, chair of the NCCC board of trustees, to lead the search.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 09:15 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education annual reorganization meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, after an expected executive session. A regular meeting is set to follow.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the spring 2024 term is now open.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the second round of funding awards through New York's $30 million Empire State Teacher Residency Program to grow and diversify the educational workforce by fully or partially funding master's degrees for teacher residents.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 11:50 am
For parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extreme irritability, or sensory issues, life can be a nightmare. The symptoms, typically triggered by an infection, can come on quickly, sometimes overnight, and last for weeks, months or even longer.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:55 pm
Brain, or intracranial aneurysms (IA), can lead to hemorrhagic strokes and are responsible for close to 500,000 deaths worldwide every year.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:40 am
As he does each year, "Jam Man" Remzi Yates III recently spearheaded a local donation. He teamed with his gym, Fight Sport Training Center, and the Edward Town Middle School seventh grade class to collect items for the Niagara County SPCA.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 01:50 pm
Stella Niagara Education Park, a coeducational elementary school in Lewiston, donated over 200 books valued at $1,933 to Damar Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation. The school raised the money to purchase the books through a coin drive for Scholastic's "All for Books" program during the annual book fair.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:55 am
Caden Suhr, Cooper Gasz and Ryan Ensminger were among the children, families, and Niagara University students who enjoyed ice skating and holiday-themed activities during "Story Lane on Ice" at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena on Dec. 12.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:20 am
A major donation of historic objects by the Graycliff Conservancy board of directors to the University at Buffalo Libraries will add to the university's already extensive Frank Lloyd Wright collection, further establishing UB as the most comprehensive source in Western New York for research materials related to the celebrated architect and his creative process.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:35 am
As technology evolves, so do the toys that children play with. Technology toys are becoming increasingly popular among kids of all ages, but with this trend comes the need for data privacy protection and increased safety measures. During Safe Toys and Gifts Month, it's important for parents to be aware of potential risks and take steps to ensure their child's safety while playing with tech toys.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 03:45 pm
On Thursday, Dec. 14, Niagara University and M&T Bank will co-host an event in support of minority- and women-owned business startups in the Niagara Falls community. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 02:35 pm
The University at Buffalo has received a $2.527 million grant from The Mellon Foundation in support of a new interdisciplinary research project that seeks to better understand and address issues faced by caregivers and those with disabilities.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 04:50 pm
Castellani Art Museum announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins named eight local veterans to serve on a service academy advisory committee. The panel met Dec. 3 to interview local students applying to one of the United States service academies and to recommend those deserving of a nomination.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 11:40 am
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you're not forgotten!
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 05:30 pm
The Wilson Central School District announced the following high school students were named to its high honor, honor and commendable achievement rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 05:30 pm
The Wilson Central School District announced the following middle school students were named to its high honor, honor and commendable achievement rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $4.6 million in state funding for programs to expand access and eliminate disparities in health care while helping to increase diversity among the physician workforce throughout New York, representing a $1.2 million increase over the previous year's allocation.
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