Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
After three years, due to COVID-19 and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University once again hosted the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus. The tournament took place Saturday, April 22, in the university's Kiernan Recreation Center.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart veterans by adding their name to county's Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held Sunday, Aug. 6. Jastrzemski said any Purple Heart veterans (or their family members) who are not currently in the book need to come forward by May 1 to be included in this year's ceremony.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
EPIC-Every Person Influences Children has received support from the Office of Children and Family Services Family Opportunity Center. EPIC was awarded $1.8 million in funding over the next three years to open centers in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, "encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids."
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 08:40 am
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, Niagara Falls police responded to a house in the 1300 block of Ashland Avenue for a report of a man shot.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
As the countywide chamber of commerce, the Niagara USA Chamber is used to holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new companies. However, its next ribbon-cutting will be a little different, as it will cut the ribbon on its own new auxiliary business space.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:40 pm
Even before the pandemic, the nationwide physician shortage was looming; now, it's even more pronounced.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:25 pm
The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) - often referred to as the Land Bank - has been awarded a $1.4 million grant by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corp. and NYS Homes and Community Renewal. NORLIC had submitted an application for the competitive grant program earlier this year.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
The spring show of the Niagara Arts Guild opened on Saturday with a surprise tie for Best of Show artwork: Maggie Eaton for her photograph, "The Yellow Cottage"; and Brady Zdrojewski, for his colored pencil painting "The Greeters: Hadrian's Wall Path."
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
Women United of Greater Niagara's baby supply drive is ongoing. Donations of baby bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, diapers, pacifiers, lotion, baby cereal, baby food, formula (Enfamil) and new baby clothes can be dropped off at the United Way of Greater Niagara office, located at 6420 Inducon Drive West, Suite B2, throughout the month.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
During the spring 2022 semester, several NCCC students from professor Marc Pietrzykowski's writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at NCCC. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the college.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 09:35 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls) is hosting a book signing by local author Gabriel (Gabe) Porto, who wrote "Memoirs of an Italian American." This event will take place from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Use the red door entrance on Portage Road.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:20 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate Sean R. Eskridge.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 slate of awardees for the Chamber Honors Awards.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 03:40 pm
After three years, due to COVID-19 and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University will once again host the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 02:40 pm
The annual spring show of the Niagara Arts Guild opens at the Niagara History Center from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 22.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 02:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society kicks off its new, seven-week tour guide training program on Saturday, May 6. The group will offer professional training and certification to individuals interested in becoming historical tour guides, chaperones, or reenactors.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is seeking a new representative for the New York State Governor's Youth Council. The Youth Council is to be made up of 62 young people ages 13-21, one representing each county to be selected via a process outlined in the link below. In 2022, the council was represented by Vanessa Grant of Royalton.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 11:00 am
A planned solar power facility in the Town of Niagara received a conditional approval to proceed Tuesday from the Niagara Town Board.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 09:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 21, 2023
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 07:00 am
James Abbondanza (D) will seek a seat with the Niagara Falls City Council this election cycle. Abbondanza, who ran in 2021, is a vocal advocate for governmental transparency, financial responsibility, and quality of life issues for the people of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2023 07:25 pm
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Wed, Apr 19th 2023 09:30 am
Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration has received a $1.5 million gift from Wegmans Family Foundation to establish the Robert B. Wegman Endowed Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 06:15 pm
Law enforcement across the region was made aware of an animal activist meeting taking place on Saturday, April 15. The meeting was advertised on social media as a forum to encourage animal rescue. It further offers instruction on stages of animal rescue, researching of facilities and winning at trial. This group is actively recruiting individuals for this purpose.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 06:15 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. Law enforcement officers across New York state will take to the roads in a combined effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives. The statewide STOP-DWI high-visibility engagement campaign efforts start Thursday, April 20, and will end Friday, April 21.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 05:05 pm
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will host two exhibition receptions celebrating "Biological Regionalism: Niagara River, Western New York" by Alberto Rey on Thursday, April 20, from 4-6 p.m. for CAM Members and the Niagara University community, and from 6-8 p.m. for the public.
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 11:05 am
Niagara Career and Technical Education Center students recently attended the Skilled Trades Career Fair at the Buffalo Bills Field House. The event was called "Be Your Own Hero."
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 09:55 am
For anyone considering a college education or workforce opportunity, make sure to add the following Niagara County Community College (NCCC) events to your calendar!
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 05:25 pm
On Thursday, April 13, the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at 2918 Weston Ave. The two-story home suffered heavy interior damage. Two occupants sustained burn injuries, but declined transport to the hospital.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 11:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently participated in an educational activity at Bloneva Bond Primary School. The event, which aimed to promote wellness, good hygiene and proper nutrition, featured interactive stations where K-2 students learned about various aspects of health care.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 10:20 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 14, 2023
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 09:00 am
Vortex VR & Arcade, located in the One Niagara Welcome Center at 360 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls, is a new arcade center, mixed in with traditional games, with a focus on the latest virtual reality games people can play - not only with their family and friends, but also with people around the country.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 07:00 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is hosting an Earth Day event from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the area between the Vans and Brooks Brothers stores. The multifaceted event is free and open to the public.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:05 pm
Although many products made in Western New York became world-famous, perhaps the most beloved are the toys of Fisher-Price. From the company's beginning during the Great Depression, their fundamental toy-making principles centered on intrinsic play value, ingenuity, action, sturdy construction, and good value for the money.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 10:00 am
A sure sign that summer is in sight is the announcement that the all-electric Maid of the Mist vessels James V. Glynn and Nikola Tesla Maid set sail at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15, marking the start of the 2023 season. One of North America's longest continually running tourist attractions, this will be the 138th consecutive year the Maid has provided guests from around the world with iconic views of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:00 am
A continuous project spearheaded by the Niagara Falls Housing Authority moves to revitalize a neighborhood in Niagara Falls that's been described as "forgotten" by residents there.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:00 am
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin J. Tylec announced his office is teaming with the North Tonawanda Police Department to host a scam and fraud prevention seminar. The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the North Tonawanda Student Alumni Center, 405 Meadow Drive.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 09:20 am
The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County invites all Niagara County residents over age 55 to enter the COA Amateur Art Exhibit.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
A two-person team from Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has earned sponsorship to the world's preeminent event for and advancing disability inclusion in higher education.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
Niagara County Community College Vice President of Academic Affairs Lydia Ulatowski announced the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded continuing accreditation to NCCC's medical assisting program.
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