Wed, Apr 6th 2022 06:50 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2022 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the national school breakfast and national school lunch programs throughout the school year.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2022 06:50 pm
Cannabis dispensaries are not allowed on the Tuscarora Nation territory based on traditional protocols of the clans of the Tuscarora Nation.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
The Niagara Orleans Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC), often referred to as the Land Bank, will host a free workshop on Tuesday, April 12, for landlords interested in better understanding their rights and responsibilities at it relates to fair housing. The event will feature guest speakers Stephen Haagsma of Housing Opportunities Made Equal.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative are partnering together once again to host "Walk With Us," a 5K wellness walk, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, beginning at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center at 825 Depot Ave. West.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
Get moving for National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6! Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood or a power-walk in the park, the American Heart Association says taking part in physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and boost your mood.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:10 pm
"Books, Balls and Blocks," Niagara University's popular children's educational program, is back this spring and will be offered in several Niagara County locations during the month of April.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
The guest artist for the April 8 meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild is sculptor/welder Matt Retzlaff. His works use metal parts to create new structures.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:40 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti is announced the 2022 Niagara County correction officer examination enrollment period has begun.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is working closely with the three local hospitals, its mental health and substance abuse department, and community partners - forming the Niagara County Community Health Workgroup - to "identify priority areas to build a plan to improve the health of our communities." The workgroup is conducting a collaborative community health assessment to understand the health needs and concerns of the local communities.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health is holding a free rabies clinic at the Town Porter Highway Garage, 1800 Braley Road, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 9. These hours changed to afternoon (from previous postings) in order to accommodate staffing.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 03:40 pm
On Friday, 716 United Basketball announced it is now operating with full support from the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club. 716 United also announced it will start developing a female basketball team this spring.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 02:55 pm
During a U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee hearing, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, asked U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai to continue discussions related to Canada's proposed 1% tax on United States citizens owning property in Canada.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 02:55 pm
Niagara Pride is accepting applications for its 2022 Niagara Pride LGBTQ+ youth scholarship.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 02:55 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski were joined by Sarah Diina of ConnectLife to raise the ConnectLife flag outside the Niagara County Courthouse in recognition of April as National Donate Life Month.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 12:05 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 1, 2022
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 11:35 am
It's unlikely the current crop of "stars" will attain the level of success Frankie Avalon has had over the past eight - count them, eight - decades as a singer and actor.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:25 am
Niagara County Community College and Niagara Falls City Schools were part of the statewide "Women's Empowerment Draft" throughout the month of March. The two schools joined 24 other colleges and 30 grade schools to collectively celebrate Women's History Month. The program, created by Alfred University's Art Force 5, uses a pro-sports theme to build enthusiasm for historic icons.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:15 am
The Erie/Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club, in collaboration with Mayor Austin Tylec, are recognizing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with the lighting of City Hall in blue for the entire month. They are encouraging all individuals and organizations to play a role in making the Tonawanda's a better place for children and families.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:10 am
On Thursday, United Way of Greater Niagara and Leadership Niagara announced both agencies will partner through Leadership Niagara's Leadership for the Youth of Niagara Communities program - LYNC - in order to reaffirm both agencies' commitment to Niagara County's youth. The event was held at Platter's Chocolates in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:05 am
Ciox Health, a company that provides health information management services to providers and insurers across the U.S., is working with its customers, including Catholic Health, to notify patients whose information may have been part of an incident involving unauthorized access to a Ciox employee's email account. About 1,300 hospital and primary care patients in Catholic Health are affected and will be receiving a letter from Ciox in the coming days.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:05 am
Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) Executive Director Holly Curcione will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:05 am
The New York State Department of State recently announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development within New York's northern border region. Competitive grant funding is available for qualified projects within New York's 28 federally designated Northern Border Regional Commission counties.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the launch of applications for two tourism grant programs designed to support and revitalize New York's tourism and hospitality industry.
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Wed, Mar 30th 2022 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's P3 Center for Teens, Moms & Kids will host a day of awareness and advocacy in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week on Wednesday, April 13.
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Tue, Mar 29th 2022 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $21 million in funding awards for 15 Youth Assertive Community Treatment teams. New York is the first state in the nation to enact such teams, which serve children ages 10 to 21, and their families, providing services and support in the home and community settings.
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Tue, Mar 29th 2022 02:10 pm
The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors confirmed its 2022 slate of officers, and reelected three incumbent members to the board at its annual meeting on Monday.
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Tue, Mar 29th 2022 10:05 am
New York Power Authority fishing facilities including the fishing pier at the base of NYPA's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant will open for the season Friday, April 1, weather and water levels permitting. The fish cleaning station and handicap access elevator at the dam site will also be available if temperatures remain above freezing.
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Tue, Mar 29th 2022 10:00 am
Niagara University is inviting the community to "Take Back the Night" on March 31 through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms.
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Mon, Mar 28th 2022 10:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced grants totaling over $17.1 million to hospitals in Western New York. The awards were made through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist hospitals with urgent needs related to the national health emergency.
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Mon, Mar 28th 2022 10:05 am
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch announced this year's Dyngus Day parade will be led by grand marshal David "Bozo" Matecki. While discussing potential candidates, the committee said it was important to "find an individual who truly encapsulates the spirit of Dyngus Day. After a great deal of deliberation, there was really only one person who fit the bill, and his name is 'Bozo.' "
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Sat, Mar 26th 2022 10:00 am
Community Missions will hold its 25th annual Sweetheart Dinner, presented by United Healthcare, on Friday, April 1, at Sheraton Niagara Falls. After holding last year's event virtually, this in-person celebration will benefit the agency's crisis services, including the Community Soup Kitchen, food pantry, clothes closet and emergency housing shelter, and will feature more than 100 baskets, gift cards, silent auction items, and games.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 01:35 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced the start of construction on a $2.8 million highway improvement project on State Route 61, Hyde Park Boulevard, from Lockport Road to State Route 104 in the City of Niagara Falls and the towns of Niagara and Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 11:10 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for March 25, 2022
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 11:00 am
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill presented a proclamation at Tuesday night's legislature meeting to Niagara County Farm Bureau President John King and Farm Bureau Vice President Jeannette Miller, owner of The Eclectic Farmstead in Newfane. This was done in celebration of March as National Agriculture Month.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 11:00 am
Members of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 268 attended the Niagara County Community College's board of trustees meeting on Tuesday. The chapter, founded in 1985, has donated more than $180,000 to the Niagara County community - including scholarships to high school graduates to attend college.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 10:40 am
The number of reported coronavirus cases in Erie and Niagara counties has gone up for the first time in several weeks. As of Wednesday, the seven-day average of cases per a population of 100,000 was 8.25%. The seven-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the past three days was 1.86%. One week ago, those numbers were 6.82% and 1.79%, respectively.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 10:30 am
The Niagara County Department of Health announced the sexual health clinic would reopen April 5. The clinic has been closed since March 2020 as a result of Niagara County's COVID-19 response.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 10:30 am
Niagara County has been deemed "StormReady" by the National Weather Service, according to Jonathan Schultz, Niagara County's emergency services director. NWS officials came to the county's public safety building on Tuesday to present the "StormReady" designation.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 04:30 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez on Wednesday announced work has begun on a $2.9 million project that will repair or replace 12 culverts in Erie and Niagara counties, "enhancing safety and reducing the risk of flooding along several important roadways for the movement of people and commerce in Western New York."
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 10:00 am
It's officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood or platelet donation part of their spring plans.
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