Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:15 am
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) and the City of Niagara Falls held a public information session Monday at the Niagara Falls Convention Center to present preliminary designs for the $12 million Niagara Heritage Gateways Project, which was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last year.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 11:00 am
Today, acclaimed Grammy and Juno award-winning artist Sarah McLachlan announced "The Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour," live across North America next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the 30-date run includes a stop at Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Tuesday, June 18. Very special guest Feist will also appear.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 10:35 am
Last week's Christmas Walk in Lewiston was just the beginning of holiday-themed events in the River Region.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:50 pm
The REACH (Restorative Environments Allowing Children Hope) division of Community Missions provides a safe haven for neglected, abused and troubled youth and young adults, ages 7-24. We provide services to the needy, homeless and emotionally disturbed populations in Niagara County and other neighboring counties as needed. Services include housing, case management, outreach, counseling, and restorative justice circle work.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2023 10:10 am
Artpark & Company announced a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2023 10:10 am
Students from the Columbia University School of Law, the Western New York Law Center, Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns, and representatives of the local disability community presented results from more than 2,300 respondents to a year-long "Rate Your Ride" survey.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2023 09:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasize the importance of receiving an annual influenza (flu) vaccine this year as part of National Influenza Vaccine Week (Dec. 4-8).
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 07:00 am
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the Temple menorah, during which a minimal supply of oil somehow lasted for eight days. As a result, oil features prominently in Hanukkah traditions, and many faithful Jewish people include foods fried in oil as part of their holiday dinners or desserts.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:05 am
The holiday season officially began in Lewiston with the annual holiday market at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Thursday; the tree-lighting Friday at Academy Park; Santa's arrival on Saturday and a flurry of family activities in the business district.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
M&T Bank's annual "Holiday Music Under the Dome" series will once again bring joyful music and festive celebrations to the bank's Fountain Plaza branch at 575 Main St., in downtown Buffalo. The community is invited to visit M&T's prominent and decorated downtown branch - commonly called the "gold dome" - for holiday performances from Saturday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 15.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
When preparing meals for Hanukkah celebrations, some families may want to serve kugel. Kugel is a Jewish dish that is similar to a casserole or pudding. Kugel originated more than 800 years ago in southern Germany. Kugel soon became a staple within Jewish households throughout eastern Europe and eventually the U.S.
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Thu, Nov 30th 2023 07:55 pm
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (BSNS) board of managers on Thursday announced the appointment of Gary Siddall as president and CEO. Siddall, who is currently president and CEO of Aquarium of Niagara, will assume his new role in leading the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve on Feb. 5, 2024.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2023 09:00 am
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 02:25 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) aims to raise awareness about charity scams. The charitable spirit of New Yorkers is at an all-time high during the holiday season, so this week's tips are meant to serve as a guide when choosing causes to donate to so donations get to the right place and not in the hands of scammers.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 02:25 pm
With the holiday season underway, the Ladies of Charity elves at Catholic Charities Santa's Workshop are again seeking donations, recipients and volunteers to help ensure all children in Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 02:20 pm
Although Christmas tree fires may not be common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be extremely serious and cause a lot of damage. Fires involving fresh Christmas trees tend to be more common than artificial tree fires. That's in part because fresh Christmas trees dry out over time, making them more flammable the longer they're in the home. A dried-out Christmas tree will burn much more quickly than a well-watered one.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 01:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the appointment of Congressman Brian Higgins as its next president and CEO. Following his career, serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 26th congressional district since 2005, Higgins is set to lead Shea's Performing Arts Center beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 10:30 am
Lewiston residents and tourists will have a little more elbow room to watch the eclipse next spring, now that the Village Board has agreed to close Center Street for this once-in-a-generation spectacle.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 07:00 am
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming. It's a tradition for many people to kick off their holiday shopping on Black Friday, when stores and parking lots are very crowded. Don't let the stress and distractions of the shopping season impact you when driving your vehicle. AAA has tips to help drivers remain calm and in control this holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 23rd 2023 07:00 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announces tips to help New Yorkers navigate the holiday shopping season.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 07:00 am
Kathy Pignatora said, "I truly believe that I paint something for someone."Not palettes and boxes of the same old, generic thing everyone else has lying around the house.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
There's no doubt shopping can work up an appetite. So, why not stop at an eatery whose past write-ups came with the disclaimer, "Come hungry to Syros"?
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Shop local means unique gifts, personal touches, great prices, enjoyable visits, a community feel. It's traditionally popular with many - evidenced by the growing list of shop local experiences popping up throughout Buffalo-Niagara. It's also good for businesses.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Great things often come in small packages. For local small businesses, greatness depends on providing quality products along with knowledgeable and friendly service.
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Sat, Nov 18th 2023 07:05 am
Grand Island motorists are welcoming the steel installation process now underway in the bridge replacement project on the New York State Thruway overpass at Exit 18B.
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 11:00 am
As we approach Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and, really, the start of the holiday shopping season, we are encouraging everyone to "Support Local Everything."
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 09:00 am
The Ransomville community invites all to kick off the 2024 holiday season in style, with a number of enjoyable family programs taking place Sunday, Nov. 26, in the hamlet.
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 09:00 am
Officials of the Town of Porter Christmas Basket Program once again have started their planning with a goal of brightening the holidays of needy families in the River Region. And they are asking for your help.
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Wed, Nov 15th 2023 11:20 am
At Lewiston-Porter Middle School, Kimberly Alexander Carlo and her seventh grade science students are usually hard at work piecing together hypotheses and conducting thrilling, hands-on classroom experiments. However, today's all-school assembly derailed their plans - in a good way.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 05:30 pm
As New Yorkers get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York urges all to have a safe and happy holiday.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, "O.A.R. Summer Tour 2024" is coming to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with special guests RIPE and DJ Logic.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 07:00 am
Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals, and hosting overnight guests ensures hosts get quality time with friends and family members they may not see much of throughout the rest of the year.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with several tourism stakeholders in Niagara Falls, will collaborate with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide programming and special events around the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
Hosting is a significant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Year's Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether you're hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
The 18th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger" will collect critical donations of food, funds and frozen turkeys to help food-insecure neighbors during the holidays.
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Sat, Nov 11th 2023 12:25 pm
On the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour, residents came out to pay respect to River Region veterans during a ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" in Lewiston's Academy Park. Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 organized the annual observance.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 10:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce celebrated the community at its annual awards dinner on Thursday inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul detailed the first comprehensive overview of crime trends across New York state for 2023, highlighting a 6% decrease in violent crime outside of New York City during first six months of this year as compared to the first half of 2022.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
The western shore of New York state from Buffalo to the Pennsylvania border is impacted by seiche (pronounced saysh) events. Seiches are the result of wind blowing a sizeable standing wave across Lake Erie and onto the shoreline, causing flooding, rapid and intense erosion, deposition of sand and debris, potential hazardous conditions, such as rip currents, and risk to life.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 07:00 am
After a three-year hiatus, the Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake celebrated a big homecoming on Friday, July 14.The longtime fundraiser raised $48,000 for Niagara Hospice, continuing its tradition of hosting a unique fundraiser for a cause so special to many in the community.
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