Tue, Oct 3rd 2023 07:00 am
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially began accepting applications for program funding. Nonprofit agencies, located within Niagara County and/or the City of Tonawanda, that run programs aligned with United Way's new focus, are eligible to apply.
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Tue, Oct 3rd 2023 07:00 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he is seeking high school seniors whose educational and extracurricular achievements are worthy of recognition. Ryan will recommend two students from New York's 61st State Senate District for consideration as Presidential Scholars Program nominees, and will recommend one student of a career and technical education (CTE) program for recognition for an excellence in CTE award.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 09:30 pm
As the summer ends and the weather turns, it is an exciting time of year for Niagara University's baseball team. Anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting college baseball season ahead. The Niagara Purple Eagles are gearing up for another shot at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, and fans and students are eagerly awaiting their return to the diamond.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 04:50 pm
It's a stellar holiday lineup this year as Food Network debuts "Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays," a series of four all-new specials featuring global megastar Selena Gomez, beginning Thursday, Nov. 30 (8 p.m. ET/PT). Gomez is at the top of her game as a musical artist, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist, but she calls in the experts to help amp up her kitchen skills for the holidays.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 03:55 pm
You can't blame Samantha Fish for mixing up her North American geography when, clearly, she was still on Cloud Nine.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
October is recognized nationally as Health Literacy Month, and a group of local agencies is coming together to boost awareness and opportunities to build digital literacy skills, especially as they relate to health and medical care.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed "Move Over" legislation into law, thereby expanding New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement. The expansion includes disabled vehicles that are parked on the shoulder of a controlled access highway or parkway, requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching a disabled vehicle.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
With a win over Miami, Buffalo Bills fever is hot this week! AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a trip for Buffalo fans to cheer on the team for an historic game in London, England. Announced in May, the trip sold out in less than 24 hours! AAA is pleased to announce that 54 fans have space reserved on the trip that departs on Thursday from AAA's regional headquarters in Amherst.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State has identified more than 18,000 job openings with nearly 400 employers who are willing to hire migrants and asylum seekers who have attained legal work status in the U.S.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Orleans County Clerk Nadine P. Hanlon announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has begun sending out driver's license suspension notices to the 95,000 motorists who renewed their license between March 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021, by self-certifying their vision, but have failed to submit the results.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
The Huntington's Disease Society of America's (HDSA) Northeast Region will host the Team Hope Walk - Buffalo at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Niawanda Park - Ronald J Pilozzi Pavilion, 600 Niagara St., Tonawanda.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
On Sept. 28, at approximately 22:27 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a radio transmission from Deputy Kenny, an off-duty Niagara County Sheriff's Office deputy, reporting a motor vehicle accident with serious injury at the intersection of Lockport-Cambria Townline Road and Upper Mountain Road in the Town of Cambria.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
Methods of rehearsal and sound production will be featured at the Oct. 13 meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James provided tips to New York borrowers on how to manage their federal student loans as payments resume. Federal student loan interest accrual resumed in September and payments will be due this month. James also urged New Yorkers to be cautious of scammers posing as student loan servicers who can take advantage of borrowers.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 01:30 pm
Canisius has been awarded a $1.4 million grant through the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) to expand allied health programming at the university.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:30 am
During the spring and summer months, when the weather is nice, the married men and women team up to have garage sales. They set up their garage with stuff they don't want. They have a little of everything for men, women and children of each age group. Garage sales are great places for the whole family to shop.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized four individuals who exemplify the charity and mission of its patron, St. Vincent de Paul, at its annual convocation, held in the Alumni Chapel on Sept. 28.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two grants totaling nearly $800,000 toward programs promoting campus safety at Niagara University and D'Youville University.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 11, in the Castellani Building at DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
The Center for Mindful Practice at Niagara University is hosting "Mindfulness Conversations and Mindful Movement Conference," a virtual conference that focuses on education and wellness, Oct. 14 and 15.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
October is Car Care Month at AAA Western and Central New York!
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas will present a Veterans Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center, 39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated in purple on "Purple Thursday," Oct. 19, in honor of those impacted by domestic violence.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
After several years' hiatus, Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host the popular "Dessert and Wine in the Stacks" fundraiser - the bake sale with a twist - from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Youngstown Free Library, 240 Lockport St.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 10:55 am
The Great Pumpkin Farm's annual World Pumpkin Weigh-off took place Saturday at the farm's 28th annual Fall Festival.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Catholic Health is pleased to welcome Robert Orlowski to the emergency services team. Orlowski will be serving as an emergency medical services (EMS) liaison, with a focus on the Niagara County region.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 07:00 am
The Mount St. Mary's St. Francis Guild will host a harvest auction beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Legacy Drive Clubhouse, located at 785 Legacy Drive in Lewiston. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Neighborhood Health Center's annual Christmas Shoppe, led by Sister Nora Sweeney. The Christmas Shoppe assists needy families in the region during the holidays.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 07:00 am
The center, which provides services for children ages infant on up, opened its doors adjacent to Catholic Health's Mount St. Mary's Hospital in 1988. To celebrate this occasion, the center will hold an open house for the community from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served and there will be fun for the whole family.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
Stop arm bus cameras are cameras that are placed on the outside of each school bus, with the goal of catching drivers who pass stopped school buses.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Grand Island Board of Education honored Grayson Shelp, 13, for his dedication to selling popcorn for Boy Scout Troop 510. During this past summer, Grayson sold $15,000 worth of popcorn, breaking his own record that he set two years ago.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
When Nora Conta was a 6-month-old baby, she couldn't hold a bottle and she couldn't grab toys. Her hands were closed tight, and she was unable to open them. It was when she was 6 months old that her parents wondered if something was wrong with their daughter.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
The parking lot at Elderwood on Sept. 20 was full of people looking at classic cars, ordering food from Viola's food truck, and checking out the basket raffle.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
Sculptor Susan Geissler directed a group of volunteers from American Legion Post 1346 in the annual cleaning and waxing of the statue of Charles DeGlopper. Geissler, whose works include the Freedom Crossing and Tuscarora Heroes monuments in Lewiston, said regular cleaning and waxing of bronze sculptures will ensure they stay in good condition for years to come.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
The Miracle League lived up to its name once again on Monday night with a special treat for players. It was Buffalo Sabres Miracle League Night at the baseball diamond in Veterans Park.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 06:55 am
Grand Island History Weekend on Sept. 23 and 24 offered an opportunity for people interested in local history to take a tour of some of Grand Island's historical sites, which include the Grand Island Historical Society, the Alt Farmstead, and Kelly's Country Store, which held a fall festival.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 06:30 pm
Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns is celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band this fall with a legacy album, "Lifesong: A Celebration of the First 20 Years."
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 06:30 pm
Just announced! Kleinhans Music Hall will present Veronica Swift, returning to Buffalo to perform an intimate concert in the Mary Seaton Room at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2024. Swift has been presented twice locally by Jazz Buffalo and most recently appeared on stage at Kleinhans with Chris Botti and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 06:30 pm
As this year continues be a whirlwind of activity for Colton Dixon, he is ringing in Christmas early with the debut of the original track, "Home For Christmas," available across all DSPs today. Musically, the song brings a modern, whimsical feel to the meaning of being home for Christmas.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 06:30 pm
Soul-inspired pop singer/songwriter, worship leader and producer Natalie Layne is also an accomplished pianist who has rerecorded new piano and vocal versions of her six-song Centricity Music debut EP, "Amen."
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 06:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced the City of Niagara Falls as recipient of a federal grant totaling $38,562. The award is provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
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