Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:15 am
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Niagara County and Grand Island. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of community changemakers, and uncovering truths that some would rather keep hidden. But, amidst industry challenges, it is no longer unfathomable to picture a future when New York state is completely without local newspapers and other local news outlets.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:00 am
Prior to its Monday work session, the Town of Lewiston Board held two public hearings - one on a continued solar moratorium (drawing no comments); another regarding a proposed local law on short-term rentals (garnering plenty of feedback).
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 08:50 am
Acrobatic feats, pyrotechnics, slapstick comedy, tricks on BMX bikes, and a wide variety of highwire acts are among the spectacles awaiting visitors to the reinvented version of "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey The Greatest Show On Earth" This year marks the first the circus is back after a hiatus of seven years.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 08:15 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for March 15, 2024
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual agricultural labor survey in April.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold an educational program in Niagara Falls on the common warning signs of Alzheimer's disease or dementia and the importance of early detection.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
Women United of Greater Niagara's baby supply drive officially began March 1. Donations of baby bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, diapers, pacifiers, lotion, baby cereal, baby food, and new baby clothes can be dropped off at the United Way of Greater Niagara office, located at 6420 Inducon Drive West, Suite B2, until March 31.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds New Yorkers of the start of the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush-burning ban from March 16 through May 14 to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced a group of IRS-trained and certified volunteers are providing free assistance with filing federal and state tax returns at three locations in north Buffalo.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
Leonard E. Egede, M.D., (pronounced E-getty) chief of the division of internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and director of its Center for Advancing Population Science, has been appointed chair of the department of medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 01:35 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's March program is titled "Joseph Ellicott." This presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced increased patrols by New York State Police and local law enforcement to combat alcohol and drug-impaired and reckless driving as celebrations for St. Patrick's Day get underway statewide. This traffic enforcement detail will run Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17. It is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 10:00 am
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA will partner with the American Red Cross of Western New York to host a blood drive and complementary Hands-Only CPR sessions, on Tuesday, March 26, at the mall, 1900 Military Road.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Duvan A. Berrio-Hernandez, no permanent address, plead guilty today in County Court to the crime of criminal sex act in the first degree.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 09:45 am
Chie Doring passed on March 10, 2024.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:00 am
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Brickyard Brewing Company to benefit the Northwest Jazz Festival. The fundraiser will be hosted by the board of directors to help cover the rising costs of the largest outdoor jazz festival in Western New York.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:00 am
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Old Fort Niagara will present a free Zoom lecture about Niagara County's own Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Frank Gaffney. The talk will feature author John Strasburg, who recently published a book titled "He Charged Alone," a chronicle of Gaffney's life.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
To kick off its 15th annual RecruitNY weekend, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York recently released a survey of New York state residents' perceptions of volunteer firefighters. The results showed 49% of New Yorkers expressed interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
The New York Power Authority is seeking developers to implement an up to 6 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project with the option of battery energy storage at SUNY Niagara Community College in Sanborn.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has earned the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes the nation's highest performing hospital patient care units for excellence in professional practice, patient care, and clinical outcomes.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will receive a $102 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to design and construct a low- or no-emission bus rapid transit line.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
Villa Maria College has announced the creation of the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day celebration, presented by the Niagara Falls Ancient Order of Hibernians, will take place this Friday, March 15. The group will host area's largest St. Patrick's Day party at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, located at 101 Old Falls St. The event kicks off at 4:45 p.m. with the "World's Shortest Parade" at the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Old Falls Street.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
On Thursday, March 21, aka World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic buildings and attractions to shine a yellow and blue light on WNY.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 03:05 pm
All children between the ages of 1 and 10 are invited to come to Fort Niagara State Park on Saturday morning, March 30, with their parents or guardians, to participate in the Youngstown Easter egg hunt.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 03:00 pm
Monday, April 8, will be a day for the history books in Western New York: This region is in the path of totality for a solar eclipse, and there are plenty of opportunities to engage around this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 03:00 pm
The second annual Fallsview Food & Drink Fest is back, with this year even more flavorful than ever - having evolved from two to four indulgent days of food and fun!
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 09:30 am
The Western New York Scout Council of Boy Scouts of America will go door-to-door collecting food donations for FeedMore WNY and area pantries this month through its "Scouting for Food" initiative. The Western New York Scout Council is partnering with Tops Friendly Markets and FeedMore WNY to expand the food drive and ensure more donations for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 11:55 pm
Niagara Falls Landfill is investing more than $400,000 in its gas collection and control system this spring as part of its annual odor management program. Work began today.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:10 pm
The sonic landscape of DownTown Mystic embodies the essence of American rock 'n' roll, combining storytelling lyrics with classic guitars and analog recording techniques. Drawing inspiration from acts like Buffalo Springfield and Rockpile, DownTown Mystic crafts a style that feels both timeless and current.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:05 pm
Pause your scrolling for a moment and save this number to your phone's contact list: 1-800-222-1222.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:05 pm
Today, on Equal Pay Day, the New York State Department of Labor recognizes the persistent struggle against the gender wage gap, and reiterates its commitment to achieving pay equity in New York state.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of the 2024 "I BIRD NY" Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify birds and learn about birdlife and awards program finishers with a commemorative "I BIRD NY" Challenge patch and the chance to win birding equipment.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:05 pm
Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.5 million members in New York state and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corp., has announced the distribution of $158,000 in grants to nine not-for-profit organizations that support maternal health and wellness.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:00 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) shares its money savings guide, which offers 50 ways New Yorkers can save and manage finances on everyday expenses. The guide includes tips for saving money on groceries, utilities, transportation, shopping and entertainment.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 01:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) announced the opening of its MRI Imaging Center of Niagara, a landmark development in Niagara County's medical diagnostic capabilities.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 10:55 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Slash will bring his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 30. The 5:30 p.m. concert also will feature Keb' Mo', ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance. Starring Slash on all dates, the festival is a celebration of the blues.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 10:55 am
Prepare to be blown again once again by the presence of legendary rock star Sir Rod Stewart on Sept. 15, as he serenades fans with his distinctive voice, suave dance moves and classic songs. On July 10, one of the most popular punk rock bands of the '90s and American icons, The Offspring will bring their electric energy to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 10:10 am
The president's budget for fiscal year 2025, released yesterday, includes more than $7.2 billion in discretionary funding for the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with just over $155 million set aside for Buffalo District projects.
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