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May. 20th, 2022 2:00 pm
LIVE FREE announced an inspirational concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Greater Refuge Temple of Christ, 943 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. The event will feature Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Bebe Winans, Lena Byrd Miles, Charles Jenkins, Israel Houghton and many other artists and faith leaders.
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May. 20th, 2022 1:55 pm
At approximately 11:25 p.m. Thursday, the Niagara Falls Police responded to 9103 St. John's Parkway to investigate a complaint of a vehicle hitting several parked vehicles in the parking lot, and then driving through the wall of an apartment building.
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May. 20th, 2022 11:35 am
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting at the Tops Friendly Markets store on Buffalo's east side, GoFundMe officials announced the launch of a number of verified fundraisers this week to assist the victims.
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May. 20th, 2022 11:30 am
As New Yorkers look towards nicer weather and Memorial Day weekend, many will be firing up their grills for the first time in months. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recommends that all New Yorkers follow some basic rules and tips to avoid accidents and injuries. We also urge everyone to never hesitate to call for help when needed.
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May. 20th, 2022 10:15 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced action by the House of Representatives and the president to improve access to baby formula.
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May. 20th, 2022 10:15 am
SUNY Buffalo State College will confer degrees on roughly 1,500 undergraduate and 725 graduate students during its 150th commencement celebration on Saturday, May 21, in the college's Sports Arena.
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May. 20th, 2022 10:15 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced fishing seasons for muskellunge begin June 1 in inland waters and June 15 in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River).
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May. 20th, 2022 10:10 am
Some 6,450 students are candidates to receive 6,876 degrees and certificates during the University at Buffalo's 2022 commencement ceremonies, which conclude this weekend.
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May. 20th, 2022 10:10 am
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair Wednesday, June 1, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 50 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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May. 20th, 2022 7:00 am
National Safe Boating Week arrives May 21-27 with an annual reminder for boaters to champion recreational boating safety all summer long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests that boat owners need to know about three recent U.S. Coast Guard regulations that have changed, what's needed to be carried aboard, and how a vessel is to be operated at higher speeds.
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May. 19th, 2022 3:25 pm
In response to notable growth in certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Erie County, the Erie County Department of Health is sharing data about these increases, and providing information about STI testing and treatment.
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May. 19th, 2022 3:00 pm
In 2021, the University at Buffalo Center for Urban Studies released a report on inequality in Buffalo over the past three decades.
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May. 19th, 2022 2:55 pm
In a quieter era when a ship's progress at sea arrived only through the courtesy of the wind, sailors told stories of intriguing sounds coming from humpback whales. If conditions were curiously calm and a vessel through coincidence or pursuit found itself in the close company of humpbacks, crews could hear a mysteriously beautiful call coming from the ocean that seemed to softly shimmer through their ship's hull, like the faint and fading tone from a struck tuning fork.
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May. 18th, 2022 6:50 pm
On May 14, the Buffalo community suffered a devastating act of violence when a gunman opened fire at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue on the east side of the city, killing 10 people and wounding three.
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May. 18th, 2022 6:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced proposed regulations for review "to further protect public health and the environment by making significant changes" to several of the state's current regulations governing the management of solid waste.
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May. 18th, 2022 6:00 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced the award of $800,000 to four opioid treatment program (OTP) providers to establish new locations outside of their existing facilities. These programs will help to bring OTP services to currently underserved locations and continue to address the ongoing need for treatment throughout New York.
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May. 18th, 2022 5:55 pm
Area human service agencies are collaborating to provide free mental health and trauma counseling in the Johnnie B. Wiley Resource Center, 1100 Jefferson Ave., daily from 1-9 p.m. through May 27.
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May. 18th, 2022 5:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York State Office of Victim Services and the Buffalo Police Department on Tuesday announced the establishment of a community resource center to provide trauma-informed support and immediate services to residents who have been impacted by the tragedy that occurred on Jefferson Avenue, and the closure of Tops Friendly Markets due to the ongoing criminal investigation.
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May. 17th, 2022 8:40 pm
On Tuesday, FeedMore WNY announced: "In respect for our community and in order to focus efforts on providing assistance to those affected by Saturday's mass shooting at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue, FeedMore WNY has made the difficult decision to postpone 'Sweet Expectations' from the originally scheduled date of Wednesday, May 18, until Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Seneca One."
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May. 17th, 2022 5:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have launched new trainings to help prevent domestic and sexual violence at the hundreds of parks, campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, boat launches, and other public outdoor spaces operated across New York.
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May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm
"Today, renowned pediatric health experts and doctors at the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 booster dose for 5- to 11-year-olds."
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May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm
On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced COVIDTests.gov is now open for a third round of ordering. U.S. households are now able to order an additional eight at-home tests at COVIDTests.gov - bringing the total number of free tests available to each household since the start of the program to 16.
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May. 16th, 2022 10:00 pm
There will be no digital sign at Academy Park.
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May. 16th, 2022 5:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets issued the following statement Monday.
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May. 16th, 2022 4:50 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown on Monday urged Buffalo residents in need of grief support, groceries or food shopping transportation to take advantage of the growing list of free support opportunities established to aid those impacted by the May 14 shootings at the Tops Supermarket on Jefferson Avenue.
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May. 16th, 2022 4:50 pm
Day and night, in all seasons and settings, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and volunteers are ready to rise to the challenge of providing lifesaving care.
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May. 16th, 2022 4:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday updated New Yorkers regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic. In response to the newly released information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that more than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, the governor is "reinforcing ongoing investments and her continued commitment to addressing this critical issue."
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May. 16th, 2022 4:05 pm
"Today, I spoke with White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha about the state of the pandemic and the administration's preparation plans to ensure states have the resources, supplies and distribution networks needed to manage potential surges across the country this summer and fall.
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May. 16th, 2022 2:30 pm
Buffalo State College is partnering with Goodwill of Western New York to help students move out of their residence halls and campus apartments - while also aiding the environment and the community.
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May. 16th, 2022 2:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center received a $76,006 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes region Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, to engage teachers and students in a new "Niagara River/Lake Erie (NRLE) Classrooms" program.
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May. 16th, 2022 1:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the launch of the revitalized historic barn rehabilitation tax credit. The new program allows state taxpayers who rehabilitate their historic barns to earn a credit against state income tax owed.
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May. 16th, 2022 1:45 pm
My name is Lucia Sanchez. I am a senior at Lewiston-Porter High School and captain of the girls varsity lacrosse team. The girls lacrosse team is proud to be organizing a 5K race to support the Mason FOREVER Foundation. The event is scheduled for June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Artpark State Park.
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May. 16th, 2022 1:25 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced $10 million is available under the fourth round of the carbon neutral community economic development program as part of round XII of Gov. Kathy Hochul's Regional Economic Development Council initiative announced May 2.
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May. 16th, 2022 11:55 am
As one of the longest occupied military bases in the United States, Old Fort Niagara has a lot of history to share. On Memorial Day weekend, the fort will present its annual "Soldiers through the Ages" event, a timeline of military history spanning four centuries.
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May. 16th, 2022 11:55 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Western New York Law Center released a report produced by the Erie County Clerk's Zombies Task Force revealing $112 million in delinquent property taxes on thousands of properties, both residential and commercial, that each owe $500 or more throughout Erie County.
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May. 16th, 2022 9:50 am
After the horrific shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, many people asked how they could help the victims, the families, and the neighbors in the area. As we see with national tragedies, scammers often try to take advantage of the situation.
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May. 16th, 2022 9:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is reminding New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a distance and resist the urge to pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife.
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May. 16th, 2022 9:45 am
Binge drinking is the most common, costly and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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May. 16th, 2022 9:45 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be lifeguard qualifiers for positions in the Niagara Region of State Parks.
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May. 16th, 2022 9:25 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Sunday issued an alert urging New Yorkers to beware of potentially fraudulent charities created in the wake of what her team called "the hate-filled terror attack in Buffalo."
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May. 14th, 2022 7:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2022-23 budget, as well as an election of two trustees from four candidates, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.
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May. 14th, 2022 7:00 am
The writings of journalist and longtime Grand Island resident the late Doug Smith are presented in a newly published book edited by his son, Joseph W. Smith III. Compiling "The Best of Doug Smith" was a labor of love for his son, whose appreciation for his dad's life's 68-year journalism career grew as the collection, itself, grew.
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May. 14th, 2022 7:00 am
Ladies and gentlemen, please start your engines, as the 2022 season for hydroplanes kicks off at Gratwick Riverside Park in Tonawanda.
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May. 13th, 2022 6:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Friday announced fifth-grade student Cecilia Fedeson of North Tonawanda Intermediate School as the winner of DEC's annual 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. Her design is pictured.
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May. 13th, 2022 2:05 pm
Eight Days of Hope will host its third annual EDOH - Buffalo outreach from July 16-23, providing free home repairs to more than 100 families in the Fillmore District.
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