Thu, Feb 8th 2024 11:35 am
Consultant teams representing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the New York Power Authority; New York State Department of Transportation; and various local stakeholder groups provided insight Tuesday on the future of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in a well-attended public information session at DeVeaux Woods State Park.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 04:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the digital "Share Your Story" project and invited the public to share stories, photos and videos reminiscing on their experiences at New York state parks and historic sites. The multimedia campaign will run throughout 2024 in celebration of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's centennial.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
The Uncrowned Queens Institute has debuted a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum, "Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies," which shares the stories, wisdom and insights of Buffalo's community elders.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:40 am
This February, Western New Yorkers can help spread the love and reduce food insecurity by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to FeedMore WNY.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 11:30 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares important tips to help New York taxpayers stop identity thieves and tax fraudsters from stealing their identity and hard-earned money. DCP urges New Yorkers to stay vigilant against scams targeting taxpayers not only during tax season, but also year-round.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 04:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, New York State Sen. Tim Kennedy and Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski joined Western New York postal workers and letter carriers expressing concern about potential plans by the United States Postal Service to move mail processing operations from Buffalo to Rochester.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and other local officials on Friday to announce that structural steel will begin going up on the Buffalo Bills' new state-of-the-art stadium - and celebrate the more than 800 laborers who contributed to this significant milestone.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday highlighted budget investments in the Western New York region.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 05:05 pm
New York State United Teachers and a coalition of child, family and community stakeholders have announced their combined push to confront the root causes and harsh effects of poverty that impact hundreds of thousands of children across the state.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:55 pm
We are thrilled to announce that "Good Deeds Buffalo" has officially launched nationwide, under our rebranded name, "Good Deeds America." Our website is fully built, and our social media channels are up and running. We have already booked our first sets of guests for the show, and we couldn't be more excited to bring positivity and inspiration to a broader audience.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:40 pm
This February, Castellani Art Museum is proud to present an array of enriching programs in honor of Black History Month. These events are dedicated to highlighting the artistic contributions of African-American artists and exploring the experiences of the BIPOC community in the art world.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 11:00 am
MATTERS, an innovative opioid treatment program that grew out of a University at Buffalo physician's frustration with the limitations of care for patients who had overdosed, is expanding its services throughout New York, thanks to funding from the state's Department of Health.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2024 01:50 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is urging residents to stay informed and take proactive measures against respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV. The current situation poses a significant threat to public health, with data indicating elevated rates of hospitalizations and a strain on health care systems both locally and nationwide.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7.6 million is available to eligible organizations through round 2 of New York Food for New York Families (NYFNYF).
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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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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 05:05 pm
The WNED PBS original "The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights," an engrossing documentary capturing the conflict between three national Black leaders at the turn of the 20th century over the pathway to Black liberation, will premiere during Black History Month (8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, on WORLD).
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
One of the best things about being an angler on the Niagara Frontier is the vast species and fishing opportunities the area has to offer. It is only fitting that the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo also has diversity in its show offerings.
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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
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has announced a landmark exhibition that will respond to the tragic slaying of 10 members of Buffalo's Black community on May 14, 2022.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially announced which agencies will be receiving support from our Community Care fund this year.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 04:35 pm
M&T Bank is giving away 30,000 "BILLIEVE TOGETHER" banners starting today at its branch locations in Rochester and Buffalo.
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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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Thu, Jan 4th 2024 09:20 am
Maple syrup has many more uses than just tasting great on pancakes. Maple products can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, as well as desserts.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday night, once again electing Legislator Becky Wydysh as chairwoman. Wydysh was first elected chair in 2020.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 am
Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs - and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 09:55 am
Through Highmark Bright Blue Futures charitable giving and community involvement program, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced its 2023 community investments totaled $8.2 million in support of more than 200 nonprofit organizations and initiatives to advance health equity and outcomes.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced a "significant" donation from Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Auto Group, for the renovation of its auditorium into the Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation & Training Center. Work is set to begin in January, with completion expected by June.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced the new Niagara County ambulance service answered its first call this past Sunday and is now fully operational to serve Niagara County residents. The county has two ambulances in service.
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Sun, Dec 17th 2023 01:00 pm
Lancaster is home to "Stony Brook Legendary Lights," one of the most imaginative, must-see holiday lights celebrations in the country. Over the span of eight streets, more than 300 homes are creatively adorned with lights, giant inflatables, Christmas characters, messages of peace and moving images (figuratively and literally). It's a winter wonderland that can be walked, or driven through, each night from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 01:50 pm
Buffalo Bills star and all-pro receiver Stefon Diggs and M&T Bank teamed up to organize a special holiday surprise and celebration delivering joy to local children and helping make this season a little easier for their parents.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday awarded $31 million to the Town of Amherst for infrastructure work for the Boulevard Mall redevelopment project to "breathe new life into the now-largely-empty Boulevard Mall in Amherst.
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Wed, Dec 13th 2023 01:45 pm
A coalition of eight Niagara County arts and cultural organizations is heralding the Niagara County Legislature's approval of its 2024 budget, which includes critical operating support for coalition members.
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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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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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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:00 am
Over the weekend, Special Olympics New York hosted a "Polar Plunge" series, with proceeds benefitting the local athletes of Special Olympics New York. A total of 1,500 participants plunged into the chilly waters of Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:15 pm
As part of the Niagara County 2024 tentative budget, the Niagara County Legislature has created a cultural endowment fund to help support arts and other cultural organizations across the county, according to Chairwoman Becky Wydysh.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 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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Wed, Nov 29th 2023 06:55 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) and Visit Buffalo Niagara (VBN) announced the unveiling of a new permanent sculpture at Canalside. The piece, called BUF, was installed on Marine Drive, near the Hanover intersection.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2023 09:05 am
Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 9 and 16, as OFN presents "The Castle by Candlelight."
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Wed, Nov 29th 2023 09:00 am
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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