Fri, Oct 8th 2021 10:25 pm
Redistricting is underway in Niagara County.
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Fri, Oct 8th 2021 10:20 pm
Whether a would-be adventurer is looking to delve the deepest dungeons of the mythical Land of Faerûn or traverse the Outer Rim evading Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, one thing is for certain: They'll need to stock up on good equipment, supplies - and lots and lots of dice.
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Fri, Oct 8th 2021 10:20 pm
During Monday's Town Board meeting, Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan announced the 2022 tentative budget is set to feature a slight tax increase primarily meant to cover rising costs related to garbage and recycling services. The town had also approved a similar increase last year.
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Fri, Oct 8th 2021 09:45 pm
Niagara County Community College was recently announced as a recipient of a funding award under the competitive U.S. Department of Education Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program.
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Fri, Oct 8th 2021 09:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will welcome back its signature black tie gala, The Premier, after pausing the event in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Oct 8th 2021 11:20 am
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti, along with the Niagara County Police Chiefs, remind residents the 10-digit dialing transition is approaching.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2021 12:45 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas will celebrate the achievements of local difference-makers at its annual dinner and installation of officers on Nov. 4 at Events at The Wurlitzer, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2021 12:45 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas' Fall Expo will return to the Gratwick Hose Co., 110 Ward Road, on Saturday, Oct. 16.
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Tue, Oct 5th 2021 05:35 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA has announced plans to open multiple new stores this fall - starting as soon as Oct. 8 with the grand opening of Ardene, a Canadian-based clothing store. Ardene, which touts an offering of comfy basics to the latest trends, specializes in apparel, accessories and footwear for women and girls - with a growing selection of Ardene men's clothing options in select stores.
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Mon, Oct 4th 2021 04:05 pm
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas will present a Veterans Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center, 39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2021 10:00 am
The United Way of Greater Niagara held its annual awards breakfast and campaign kickoff - for the first time in two years - on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Niagara Riverside Resort in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2021 10:35 pm
For the third year in a row, local construction company WNY Property Kings will host a house haunt at 870 Lee Ave., North Tonawanda. The event opens Friday, Oct. 1, and will benefit the Ten Lives Club and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 29th 2021 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will begin holding weekly community COVID-19 vaccine booster shot clinics this week.
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Tue, Sep 28th 2021 11:10 am
In the fall of 2022, Niagara County Community College will begin a yearlong celebration to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its founding. The theme of the event will be "Honoring the Past and Reimagining the Future," and will include various activities to bring the campus and community together.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2021 10:40 am
Niagara County Community College President William J. Murabito, Ph.D., and Keuka College President Amy Storey signed articulation agreements on Friday that will facilitate seamless transfer pathways for students enrolled in the human services A.A. program at NCCC to a social work B.S. program at Keuka College, as well as the NCCC health studies A.S. program to a community health and wellness B.S. program at Keuka College.
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Fri, Sep 24th 2021 07:00 am
The 2021 "Thursdays on the Water Concert Series" officially wrapped up a historic season at the end of August and, like any great show, it saved perhaps its best part for last.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:05 pm
Niagara County Community College announced, "COVID-19 has once again impacted in-person events. Unfortunately, the 2021 NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala has been canceled. Instead, guests are invited to join virtually throughout the entire month of October to celebrate and invest in NCCC's student scholarships and success!"
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:05 pm
Maureen Henderson was named director of the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center. She replaces previous director Lynn Oswald, who retired Sept. 1 after 12 years in the role.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2021 07:20 pm
Niagara County Community College will announce an upcoming partnership with Keuka College. President William J. Murabito, Ph.D., and Keuka College President Amy Storey will sign articulation agreements on Friday that will facilitate seamless transfer pathways for students enrolled in the human services A.A. program at NCCC to a social work B.S. program at Keuka College, as well as the NCCC health studies A.S. program to a community health and wellness B.S. program at Keuka College.
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Fri, Sep 17th 2021 10:40 am
Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul asking her to intervene in efforts to lower the speed limit on Shawnee Road in the Town of Wheatfield. Residents have been seeking a speed limit reduction for years, but the state Department of Transportation has refused the request.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2021 10:05 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named Ascension Industries its Member of the Month.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2021 09:25 am
The Wheatfield Lions Club will host its "End of Summer Fest" on Saturday, Sept. 18, at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2021 09:25 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of a proposed regulation that, if adopted, would allow counties to opt out of the recently established end-of-year deer hunt, slated to occur annually between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. The "holiday hunt" is an extension of the late bow and muzzleloader deer season in New York's southern zone.
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Mon, Sep 13th 2021 01:50 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA has partnered with Sunnking to host its annual electronic recycling event from 8:30 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 18, at the shopping center, 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Attendees will be able to visit to drop off their electronics from the convenience of their vehicle.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:45 pm
Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the implementation of a new tool to assist the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in handling mental health calls. In partnership with Niagara County Mental Health, and through the benefit of a grant received by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the NCSO will be deploying iPads to deputies. The tech will be utilized to connect persons in crisis directly with mental health clinicians.
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Fri, Sep 10th 2021 12:35 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public session is expected to begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Sep 3rd 2021 10:45 am
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal on Thursday provided updates on two road construction projects in Niagara County: Bear Ridge Road and Lockport Road.
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Fri, Sep 3rd 2021 10:45 am
On Monday, the Town of Wheatfield voted to adopt a number of revisions to its solar law, largely pertaining to utility-scale solar farms and energy systems. The amendments are aimed at addressing public concerns surrounding such facilities that were raised after a 6.3-megawatt project by Borrego Solar Systems at 2469 Lockport Road was approved and completed following the initial solar law's passing in 2017. The move comes as a town-imposed six month moratorium on new solar projects expired this month.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2021 10:25 am
Experience the Ghostlight Theatre as you've never seen it before when its resident ghosts finally come out from the shadows to tell their own stories live (or rather ... dead) on stage.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2021 10:25 am
Wegmans has ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE's 2021 list of "Companies That Care." The list highlights companies that have demonstrated respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities, and the environment. Wegmans has been included on the list for five consecutive years.
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Mon, Aug 30th 2021 06:55 pm
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central was chartered by Rotary International on June 23, 1987. Thirty-four years later, the club is still active and supportive in the community.
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Mon, Aug 30th 2021 11:30 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh, legislators David Godfrey and Jesse Gooch, and Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan invite the local community to a household hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Wheatfield Town Hall. The event is open to Niagara County residents. An appointment is required. Register online at www.rethinkyourwaste.com.
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Mon, Aug 30th 2021 10:35 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA has partnered with The Salvation Army, Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club and the United Way of Greater Niagara to host its annual back-to-school event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the shopping center, located at 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls. The event aims to help local families gear up for the new school year and features a backpack and school supplies giveaway to the first 500 students, while supplies last.
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Fri, Aug 27th 2021 10:50 am
Michael Kislack of St. Johnsburg was elected to the board of trustees of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Firemen's Home. This is Kislack's first elected position with FASNY. He will serve as trustee for a five-year term.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2021 12:45 pm
The esports industry is expected to pass the $1 billion mark by early 2022. Niagara County Community College will meet demand within the industry both on the creative side and on a competitive level for students. A newly renovated portion of NCCC's cafeteria has been reconstructed and redesigned as the new advanced computing lab, which will host computer programming courses as well as serve as a home base for NCCC's esports teams.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health will provide a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments.
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Fri, Aug 20th 2021 09:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Thursday announced Catholic Health has been awarded $880,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to address COVID-19 vaccine disparities in Niagara County, particularly in Niagara Falls, where lack of access to vaccine resources and widespread vaccine hesitancy are preventing the community from reaching optimal vaccination rates.
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Mon, Aug 16th 2021 02:50 pm
Empower has again been awarded Quality Assurances Accreditation from CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership. The notable achievement indicates Empower has developed strong organizational systems and practices that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities.
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Fri, Aug 13th 2021 11:15 am
On Saturday, Aug. 8, a crowd of residents, including current and former military personnel and their families, joined local and state officials on a beautiful, sunny afternoon for a dedication ceremony for the Wheatfield Veterans Memorial.
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Thu, Aug 12th 2021 07:45 pm
The Niagara County Traffic Safety Board is charged with promoting and overseeing traffic safety throughout Niagara County. This coalition includes members of law enforcement, local and county public works departments, and Niagara County legislators. The goal is to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as they travel throughout Niagara County.
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