Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:40 pm
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has once again placed a "Lighting with Love" tree in the upper lobby of the hospital. Each ornament represents a gift in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:30 pm
Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has announced the launch of a national search for its eighth president, who will succeed Dr. William Murabito upon his retirement on June 30, 2024. The college's board of trustees has appointed Kevin Clark, chair of the NCCC board of trustees, to lead the search.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 09:15 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education annual reorganization meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, after an expected executive session. A regular meeting is set to follow.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 08:50 am
At Tuesday's meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council and Mayor Austin Tylec recognized the outstanding service and dedication displayed by members of the North Tonawanda Fire Department and the Twin City Ambulance Corp.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a year-long celebratory challenge that all New York state residents and visitors can participate in to explore state parks, learn about New York history, and give back to New York State Parks for the next generation of adventurers.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Corp. announced a program of the "Reimagine the Canals" initiative has been internationally recognized with a LIT Lighting Design Award for the illumination of infrastructure along the New York State Canal System.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced a "significant" donation from Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Auto Group, for the renovation of its auditorium into the Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation & Training Center. Work is set to begin in January, with completion expected by June.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday joined elected and community leaders to officially open the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced the new Niagara County ambulance service answered its first call this past Sunday and is now fully operational to serve Niagara County residents. The county has two ambulances in service.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 01:10 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) announced it has launched a new pilot program, in conjunction with Sunrise Café in Gasport, to offer senior citizens an affordable, quality lunch. Seniors can purchase a reduced-price voucher for a full lunch, and OFA funds will cover the difference with the restaurant.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 11:15 am
Peelz Citrus, the California-based citrus company, is gearing up for a "zestful" celebration at Tops Friendly Markets from Dec. 20-23 as part of its nationwide "Peelz on Wheelz" Citrus Road Tour.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:40 am
As he does each year, "Jam Man" Remzi Yates III recently spearheaded a local donation. He teamed with his gym, Fight Sport Training Center, and the Edward Town Middle School seventh grade class to collect items for the Niagara County SPCA.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 01:50 pm
During the final week of session for 2023, Congressman Brian Higgins stood on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize how one Western New Yorker's effort will improve communities across the nation for the next 15 years.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 12:05 pm
Western New York's generosity was on full display through Wegmans' recent successful "Check Out Hunger" campaign for FeedMore WNY. Through the support of Wegmans and its customers, more than $423,500 was raised to support FeedMore WNY's mission of offering dignity, hope and brighter futures by providing nutritious food, friendship and skills training to community members experiencing food insecurity.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:55 am
Caden Suhr, Cooper Gasz and Ryan Ensminger were among the children, families, and Niagara University students who enjoyed ice skating and holiday-themed activities during "Story Lane on Ice" at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena on Dec. 12.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced $20.3 million to support SNUG Street Outreach programs in 14 communities across New York state.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:00 am
On Dec. 3, Adams Fire Co. reelected Chief Donald A. Lauer to the position of fire chief at the annual company meeting.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:00 am
Angelo Sarkees of Deposits for Food teamed up this week with Doug Adamson of the Porter Empty Return Center to present donations from returned beverage collections associated with the Deposits for Food campaign.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:00 am
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, Town of Wheatfield, recently celebrated its 180th anniversary.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 15, 2023
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Wed, Dec 13th 2023 01:45 pm
A coalition of eight Niagara County arts and cultural organizations is heralding the Niagara County Legislature's approval of its 2024 budget, which includes critical operating support for coalition members.
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Wed, Dec 13th 2023 11:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Bilal Awan, M.D., as the head of the Lewiston Primary Care Center, effective Jan. 15.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $479 million in grants for critical water infrastructure projects, including the first funding awarded through the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, which was passed by voters after Hochul pushed to increase the total amount by $1 billion upon taking office.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:35 am
Last month, the City of Niagara Falls introduced a $558,000 Bridge District Small Project Fund. The City of Niagara Falls received funding from New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to support the program.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:15 am
The Niagara Area Foundation announced awards totaling more than $60,000 to eight Niagara area nonprofit organizations for its 2023 grant cycle.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:15 am
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) and the City of Niagara Falls held a public information session Monday at the Niagara Falls Convention Center to present preliminary designs for the $12 million Niagara Heritage Gateways Project, which was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last year.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2023 11:15 am
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 03:45 pm
On Thursday, Dec. 14, Niagara University and M&T Bank will co-host an event in support of minority- and women-owned business startups in the Niagara Falls community. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2023 01:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 31-year-old Matthew R. Gerwitz of the City of Tonawanda was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to 65 years to life in prison.
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Sat, Dec 9th 2023 01:50 pm
The investigation into the crash at the Rainbow Bridge is continuing by the Niagara Falls Police Department's crash management unit.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 04:00 pm
Next Wednesday, Dec. 13, will be a "Miracle in North Tonawanda" to benefit Twin Cities Community Outreach (TCCO), home of the NT InterChurch Food pantry, according to Niagara County legislators Rich Andres, Randy Bradt and Jesse Gooch, who are spearheading the effort.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:50 pm
The REACH (Restorative Environments Allowing Children Hope) division of Community Missions provides a safe haven for neglected, abused and troubled youth and young adults, ages 7-24. We provide services to the needy, homeless and emotionally disturbed populations in Niagara County and other neighboring counties as needed. Services include housing, case management, outreach, counseling, and restorative justice circle work.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:50 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Town of Niagara Lions and Helping Hands clubs, along with Town Historian Peter Ames, will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony. The event will be held at the Witmer Community Cemetery on Witmer Road and will commence at 10 a.m.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 12:30 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center invites the community to check out its holiday bazaar, taking place from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; and noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 12:25 pm
One of the final hurdles standing in the way of a Town of Niagara zoning law change has been cleared, paving the way for approval.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 12:25 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 8, 2023
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Thu, Dec 7th 2023 10:10 am
Students from the Columbia University School of Law, the Western New York Law Center, Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns, and representatives of the local disability community presented results from more than 2,300 respondents to a year-long "Rate Your Ride" survey.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2023 09:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasize the importance of receiving an annual influenza (flu) vaccine this year as part of National Influenza Vaccine Week (Dec. 4-8).
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:00 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 31st Habitat home in Niagara County with a home dedication to celebrate the newest Habitat homeowners achieving their dream of homeownership.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 11:50 am
The Cardinal O'Hara High School Alumni Association will present The Hit List, a night of top 40 hits covering four decades of music, on Jan. 26, 2024.
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