Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:55 am
Dreading a cold winter? Want to know ways to secure your home to keep your heat bill down? The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has tips to share about how to prepare your home.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:55 am
The New York Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery is once again advising adults to not gift lottery tickets to children this holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:45 am
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 4-8) is underway. The annual weeklong campaign aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community and safe behind the wheel.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:25 am
Ransomville Speedway celebrated the 2023 season at the annual awards banquet on Friday night at the Lewiston No. 2 firehall. Donna Eick catered the banquet, and the event was emceed by Ransomville Speedway announcers Steven Petty and Jay Trainer.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:25 am
Today, acclaimed rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their "Unlimited Love Tour" will extend into 2024 across the U.S. Following massive 2022 and 2023 tour runs, the band shows no sign of slowing down as it announces an upcoming North America tour slated for next year.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:20 am
A flu infection is not inevitable.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:20 am
Multi-Platinum-selling country artist Scotty McCreery was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday by Opry member Garth Brooks. McCreery was surprised onstage during his spotlight artist performance at the "Opry Country Christmas" show.
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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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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. on Friday met in Buffalo and signed an extension of the current gaming compact between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians, which expires Dec. 9, 2023.
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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
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Jon Rivera will host a free community holiday party in Buffalo's Elmwood Village from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, located at 875 Elmwood Ave.
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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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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
Lindsey Stirling brings her "Snow Waltz" concert to Shea's Performing Arts Center on Dec. 12. The concert will be a celebration of the season - from Halloween through Christmas - stocking-stuffed with timeless musical classics, innovative originals, dancing, elaborate costumes, and a production element rivaling the top stage shows in Las Vegas.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Penelope J. O'Connor, age 73, formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Oct. 23, 2023, from complications of leukemia. She was the beloved wife and soulmate of the late Page Stephens; dear sister of Edward (Rose) and William (Pamela) O'Connor; and a loving niece, aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island is kicking off the Christmas holiday season this Saturday, Dec. 2, with Santa visits, food trucks, activities, a parade and a tree lighting.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 07:00 am
For Susan Muscato, who is serving as director of KinderKiddz Early Childhood Learning Center, one of the most important elements of a well-run school is providing training, encouragement and support for the teachers.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 06:55 am
Children face hidden dangers as they try to navigate the online world, as well as the sometimes more blatant dangers of daily life.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2023 06:00 am
George and Annette (Penny) Panepinto celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19, 2023, with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Stephen's, Grand Island, followed by a church social.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 04:40 pm
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:55 pm
CBS Presents "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Elle King and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith. Additionally, King joins the performance lineup and will play her hits live from the Bicentennial Mall stage.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 03:55 pm
NBC has announced a second season for rookie dramas "Found" and "The Irrational."
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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 02:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 14 landmarks across New York will be illuminated red tonight in recognition of World AIDS Day.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:40 pm
As a legendary figure in Christian music, Michael Tait (current lead singer of Newsboys and member of DC Talk) has released a six-song Christmas project, "I Believe In Christmas," available today. This collection of holiday classics include three never-released songs in addition to three songs he released last holiday season.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:35 pm
Global pop superstars and Fifth Harmony alumni Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane have made our Christmas wishes come true with a highly anticipated collaboration for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." The multi-Platinum duo also joined forces for a perfectly wholesome and lighthearted music video that's sure to cause any Harmonizer's heart rate to spike.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has officially debuted a redesigned public website at www.dec.ny.gov that improves accessibility and the user experience, particularly on mobile devices. The site is significantly easier to use with cellphones, streamlines navigation, includes more powerful search capabilities, and offers new multimedia features to provide a more engaging visitor experience.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 02:30 pm
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers has released "Christmas Chill, Vol. 1" from Venture3Media.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:10 pm
Despite many choosing to stay indoors during Lockport's first big snow flurry of the year, Aprieta Monster Food Truck and its owners braved the cold as snow began to pile up all around them. In full view of passersby on Transit Road, the drab weather was no match for the vivid and colorful aesthetic of the food truck.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:05 pm
Looking for a charming spot to grab a bite to eat? Check out The Griffon Brewery and Gastropub located at 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 11:05 am
Grand Islanders were saddened to learn that fellow Island residents Kurt P. and Monica Villani were the couple who lost their lives in the fiery crash Nov. 22 at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 11:00 am
When community members come out to watch the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's production of "The Nutcracker" next weekend, they will notice new backdrops, costumes and dance numbers. They're also bound to see the GNBC is having a resurgence.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 11:00 am
The Youngstown Garden Club invites community members to its Ontario House holiday tours, starting next Saturday in the village.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 11:00 am
Holiday celebrations in the River Region will head up north on Saturday, Dec. 9, with the return of Youngstown's annual "Christmas in the Village."
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
To address the increasingly urgent needs of the growing population of adults aged 65 years and older, the University at Buffalo will dedicate $4 million to aging-related research.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
Lewiston Town Board members opened their Monday regular meeting with a public hearing session to gauge community sentiment on matters of short-term rentals/Airbnbs operating within the town.
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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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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
This week, following their nomination for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/ Group Performance at the 2024 Grammys, and winning this year's CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, Brothers Osborne announce their 35-date "Might As Well Be Us Tour" with dates throughout 2024.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
Andrew Moje, the new boys bowling coach at Cardinal O'Hara High School, has had an interesting journey since graduating from O'Hara in 2016 to working fulltime as a 9-1-1 dispatcher for the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
Ransomville's annual Lighting of the Wreaths on Sunday started out with a pancake breakfast at American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post 830 to benefit the Ransomville Free Library.
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