Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 10:40 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is thrilled to announce two tiny new residents - the first spotted turtle hatchlings in its history.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
On Christmas, the Buffalo City Mission held its annual "Hambone Express" delivery program. One hundred and fifty volunteering families gathered at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise to deliver more than 3,300 hot meals to those facing homelessness and poverty across Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants' minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The holiday season is filled with activities and steeped in tradition. The magic does not end when Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah have come and gone. While people mark off the days until they can count down the hours on New Year's Eve, another event between Christmas Day and Dec. 31 merits attention, as well.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Everyone wants their gifts to be well-received. For those giving presents to children, they want to see kids' faces light up with excitement when they find a spectacular present underneath all that wrapping paper.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 BC after its desecration by the Syrians.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 06:55 am
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year's Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when everyone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:00 am
Women United of Greater Niagara recently concluded a highly successful hygiene drive, benefitting the Mental Health Association in Niagara County.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the opening of the Roswell Park GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility, New York's first cell and gene therapy hub, located at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
As Erie County clerk, responsible for overseeing auto bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone this holiday season to not drink and drive or ride with anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have had too much to drink - for everyone's sake - please do not get behind the wheel of your car.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2024 11:20 pm
On Dec. 14, at 4:25 a.m., Deputy Bull observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Schultz Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:30 am
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special high-visibility engagement campaign on impaired driving.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
"The Harry Potter Film Concert Series" returns to Shea's Buffalo Theatre with "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert," the second film in the "Harry Potter" series.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 12:50 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's exciting 2025 season, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk "Might Not Make It Home Tour" will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:35 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, making him the chief guest, wish-taker and star of the annual Christmas Walk weekend.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Lewiston Beautification Committee teamed to present the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Friday at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:20 pm
"Traffic calming," "roundabouts" and "connectivity" were the key words used, as ideas were presented this week on the future - or "reimagining" - of the 5-mile Niagara Scenic Parkway corridor between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
Are you ready to drive in the snow? Is your car? AAA Western and Central New York has compiled some of the best winter car care tips to make sure drivers stay safe this winter season.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
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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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:20 pm
Weather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff," but snow can be a bigger danger than many people realize. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating its centennial birthday as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:00 am
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree in coming weeks. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 10:15 am
Twenty-seven-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss announced Tuesday that Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will perform at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, with special guest Willie Watson.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:45 am
One's mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the next round of public meetings in the scoping process for phase three of the reimagining of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas' annual Christmas concert will bring holiday cheer to the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host Light Up the Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is gearing up to start the ensuing holiday season in spectacular fashion. The resort will host its annual holiday tree lighting starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is reminding snowmobilers to ride responsibly and put safety first as they enjoy outstanding snowmobiling opportunities.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 05:40 pm
As the holiday season approaches, Heart, Love & Soul is proud to launch its annual holiday appeal to support the growing needs of our community.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites the community to its annual holiday party at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, inside the Elks Lodge, 55 Main St, Tonawanda. This festive gathering will celebrate the season and honor North Tonawanda's own World War II hometown hero, William "Bill" Gosch, who turns 101 in December.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:40 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission, at 1317 Portage Road in Niagara Falls, will hand out over 1,800 meals to the people in need in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
Once again, the Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are teaming up to bring the annual tree lighting to the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Bandshell in Academy Park. The event is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to avoid scams while shopping online this holiday season.
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