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Apr. 26th, 2024 7:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $10 million has been awarded through round one of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant program. Projects in the North Country and in Western New York were awarded $5 million each to improve meal preparation and distribution for kindergarten through grade 12 students.
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Apr. 26th, 2024 7:40 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. announced its annual fall fishing program was honored this month with an Engineering Excellence Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York.
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Apr. 26th, 2024 11:00 am
On Tuesday, Village of Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission Chairwoman Loretta Frankovitch and members Peter Coppins, Rita Geiben and Christine O'Hara toured the 200-year-old Frontier House, which is set to reopen this summer.
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Apr. 26th, 2024 11:00 am
The DiMino family has long supported family playtime and activities in the River Region, whether it be sponsoring events, hosting gatherings or expanding the Academy Park bandshell. That commitment has grown with the recent addition of a large LEGO section inside of Tops.
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Apr. 26th, 2024 7:00 am
The 33rd anniversary of the Liberty Drive Cleanup was highlighted with a campout on Friday evening with the cleanup on Saturday (Earth Day) coordinated by Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:30 pm
The Western New York Scout Council, BSA is coming together with Boy Scouts around the world for the first Worldwide Day of Prayer for Scout Councils.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:30 pm
Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center will welcome more than 200 Special Olympians and their families on April 27 as the host of the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event begins with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with team and skills awards.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:30 pm
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This growth was largely driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:30 pm
SUNY Niagara has committed to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN), encouraging each eligible college student to register to vote and then cast a ballot in every election.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 5:20 pm
Legislator Rich Andres, chairman of the economic development committee, announced the Niagara County Legislature has allocated $300,000 in grants from the Cultural Endowment Fund to 10 organizations across Niagara County.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 5:20 pm
THE QUESTION: "Vienna, I heard Realtors are no longer charging commission, is that true?"
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:40 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Apr. 25th, 2024 8:40 am
Katie Gundell, principal of St. John Lutheran School at Ward Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard, announced the following students were named to its honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 8:45 pm
Join the University at Buffalo journalism certificate program as it explores the ethical considerations of narrative-driven professionals with "The Ethics of Storytelling": Film Screening, Author Talk & Panel Discussion.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 6:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an investment of more than $33 million in the state's fiscal year 2025 enacted budget to expand mental health services for individuals who are living with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 4:55 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School has named Kelly Brown valedictorian and Bethany Mandaville as salutatorian of the Class of 2024.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 4:40 pm
D'Youville University announced its spring 2024 commencement speaker will be an artificial intelligence robot, capping a yearlong campaign generating awareness and education around AI.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 4:40 pm
New York has eliminated cost-sharing for insulin in state-regulated health plans. In response Monica Billger, state government affairs director at the American Diabetes Association (ADA), issued the following statement:
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Apr. 24th, 2024 4:40 pm
The Niagara Falls Americans recently announced the signing of (RHP) Aidan Paul, (RHP) Sean Duffy, (OF) Sam Heim, (OF) Jack Hollins, (LHP) CJ Hurley, (OF) Xavier Mann, (OF/1B) Nick Moline, (OF/1B) Greydon Miller, (RHP) Brandon Moore, (SS/2B) and (INF) Myles Oo to the 2024 roster.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:35 am
In honor of Earth Week, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is partnering with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to share tips that empower consumers to save money and help the environment.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:30 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold an educational program on the common warning signs of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and the importance of early detection.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:30 am
Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management hosted its annual Sport Management Summit April 5-13. The weeklong conference included a series of engaging discussions, events, keynote speeches, and interactive workshops intended to expose students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the sports industry.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:15 am
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is proud to announce its collaboration with GetSetUp to provide older adults with critical financial knowledge and skills through a series of dedicated classes. This initiative aims to bolster financial wellness and independence, empowering older adults to manage their finances confidently in today's digital world.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:15 am
Thomas Moore has been named the executive chef at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:10 am
With the enactment of the fiscal year 2025 budget, the State Liquor Authority is highlighting significant changes to the alcoholic beverage control law. These measures will continue Gov. Kathy Hochul's goal of modernizing the state's often-antiquated ABC laws by injecting common sense and collaboration into New York's alcohol industry.
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Apr. 24th, 2024 11:10 am
Members of the New York State Legislature and Buffalo Common Council joined housing advocates and other community stakeholders Tuesday to announce details of the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 4:30 pm
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors will offer a $1,000 scholarship to an Erie County or Niagara County high school/college student who will begin or continue their music studies as a full-time student at a college or university.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 4:10 pm
SUNY Niagara has appointed Alissa Shugats Cummings vice president of student services. Cummings had served as an interim in that post since July 2023.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 4:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York state, and is encouraging New Yorkers to take steps to prepare themselves and their households for severe weather.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 3:40 pm
Koolulam, the global mass singing experience, is coming to Asbury Hall at 8 p.m. May 9, thanks to a University at Buffalo faculty member who is an expert on the benefits and delights of collective song performance. The evening also has a research component that includes an opportunity for attendees to make a few bucks in addition to having a great time.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 3:40 pm
John R. Oishei Children's Hospital announced the inaugural 2024 "Giving Day FOR Oishei Children's Hospital" (OCH) will be held May 21, in partnership with Cumulus Media.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 3:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York is one of 60 applicants selected to receive funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the $7 billion federal Solar for All grant competition for solar projects benefitting low-income New Yorkers.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 3:40 pm
Empire State Development announced applications are open for up to $50 million for county partnerships as part of the ConnectALL deployment program, which provides state-funded grants to address areas of the state that do not have access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 5:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team hired Lindy Ruff to be the head coach.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 2:30 pm
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly member Carrie Woerner today announced the enacted state fiscal year (SFY) 2024-25 budget provides a much-needed investment in local journalism by providing $30 million in tax credits each year, over three years, to support the salaries of local journalists.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 2:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has unveiled its new exhibit, "Phantom of the Brass Era: The Herschell-Spillman Motor Company." During a grand opening for the exhibit on April 18, the museum also announced the acquisition of a 1923 Standard Sedanette automobile with an intact H-S V-8.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 2:00 pm
An amazing duo of superheroes without capes will descend upon Tonawanda and Silver Creek to show students and educators how they can keep spreading HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist!) in their classrooms and beyond.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 2:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) announced Dr. Merna George, M.D., will join Golisano Center for Community Health as a primary care physician this September.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 12:45 pm
SUNY Niagara celebrates two outstanding students, Kaitlyn Goss and Brooke Wells, named recipients of the 2024 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence (CASE). Goss and Wells were honored at an awards ceremony in Albany on April 11 hosted by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 12:40 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) want to help customers find relief for unpaid bills for their electricity and/or gas service. The winter restrictions on service disconnections have ended, meaning customers with a financial need for help with unpaid bills should act now to keep their service on.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 12:40 pm
The unofficial kickoff event for Pride season is back and bigger than ever, the WNY Pride 5K fun run/walk and LGBTQ+ wellness fair. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 12:40 pm
The Bridge Niagara Foundation, together with Naz716, announced the return of the "Bollywood Night & Scholarship Dinner" for its second year, "promising an evening rich in cultural heritage," organizers said. This event will take place starting at 5 p.m. May 11 at the Wheatfield Senior Center.
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 12:40 pm
The New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM), the statewide advocacy organization representing New York's cities and villages, released the following statement Sunday on the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget:
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Apr. 22nd, 2024 8:45 am
Greg Olsen, acting director of the New York State Office for the Aging, will keynote the Niagara County Council for Older Adults (COA) spring conference. Olsen oversees the agency's day-to-day operations and the administration of federal and state-funded programs designed to assist more than 4.6 million older adult residents in New York.
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Apr. 20th, 2024 7:25 pm
Today, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature unveiled the final state budget, including a payroll tax credit for local news outlets, modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, in the sweeping package. With the passage of this bill, New York is now the first state in the nation to incentivize hiring and retaining local journalists.
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