Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:55 am
Sunday's Relay For Life, held at Town Commons, featured rain, activities for children and adults, free meals for cancer survivors, live music, and more.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:45 am
Sally M. Waterson (nee Crage), of Buffalo and Grand Island, died May 31, 2024.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 07:00 am
We are thrilled to announce the union of Jenna VeRost and Douglas Yockey, who exchanged vows on June 1. A relationship that started in 2016 as high school sweethearts now blossomed into a lifelong commitment in marriage.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
The Paolucci cousins visit for a tour of Huth Road School. Pictured are Domenic, Cora, Kamryn, Kylie and Rocco.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Director John Spears, Assistant Deputy Director of Buffalo Libraries Samantha Purpora, and Teen Services Librarian Taylor Harding, along with library staff at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo, to cut a ribbon to open the new Teen Space @ Central Library, located on the library's first floor.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction has begun on a $9.9 million project to rehabilitate three key bridges in Erie County, including the structures that carry Fillmore Avenue and Grider Street over state Route 33 - also known as the Kensington Expressway - in the City of Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:45 pm
Today, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced a new brand to refresh its identity and align with the current and ongoing renovation and future expansion projects.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week" enforcement crackdown starts Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 08:50 am
The afternoon of June 1, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters received notification of a heat detector set off at 2710 Grand Island Blvd., at 12:47 p.m. Several Grand lsland units responded within minutes, initially reporting nothing showing upon arrival.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2024 01:55 pm
The Father's Day lawnmower race is a Grand Island tradition that began nearly 50 years ago with a boast between two West River Parkway residents over whose lawnmower was the fastest.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2024 01:55 pm
Relay For Life's "Carnival of Hope" is scheduled for Sunday at Town Commons. It will feature entertainment, a basket raffle, a luminaria ceremony to honor cancer survivors and to remember those no longer with us, as well as much more.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Health's office of health equity (ECOHE) has released its 2023 annual report, which highlights the office's initiatives and documents the results of its community survey and focus groups.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services (ECDSS), in collaboration with the Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), announced the return of the annual Elder Law Day event on Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott on Millersport Highway in Amherst.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
Family Promise of WNY, a family homeless shelter, will recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, partners and leaders in the community at its third annual "Celebration of Service" awards reception scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio St., Buffalo.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 22-year-old Jamin Haygood, also known as "Scrap," of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 12 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second violent felony offender.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have once again partnered to offer another highly anticipated and recording-breaking "Day of Play" for youth in the community from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:25 am
Grand Island has a new plan to protect, preserve and responsibly develop its Niagara River waterfront and shoreline.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:20 am
Island voters approved the Grand Island Central School District's 2024-25 budget by the vote of 772-445 during a vote at the high school on Tuesday. Voters also approved a proposition authorizing the purchase of three buses to transport students and two vehicles for buildings and grounds by the vote of 763-453.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for our country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
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Thu, May 23rd 2024 07:50 pm
Today, the Erie County Legislature recognized the dozens of young people who age out of our foster care system each year, and the work of Fostering Greatness Inc. and Partnership for the Public Good to raise awareness of the needs, challenges, and triumphs of foster care alumni.
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Thu, May 23rd 2024 05:55 pm
Motorists on Grand Island can shout, "Hurray!" The New York State Thruway bridge over Beaver Island Parkway is finally open.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 05:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 24-year-old Michael A. Atkinson of Town of Tonawanda was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to seven years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 02:25 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 61 Western New York organizations received nearly $1 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 04:05 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (BNW) was joined by Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski on Monday to recognize the opening of the Western New York water season, while announcing a major expansion of BNW's geographic jurisdiction in its 35th anniversary year.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 03:05 pm
Rain or shine, day or night, even during a solar eclipse, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and volunteers stand ready to provide lifesaving care.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 12:50 pm
Gold Award Girl Scouts are change-makers. They are changing the world, changing their lives, and earning the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, headquartered in Buffalo, is marking its 25-year anniversary with a celebration Aug. 24 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Sat, May 18th 2024 07:00 am
Candidates for the Grand Island Board of Education discussed their personal motivations to serve as trustees, as well as challenges they believe the school district faces, at a candidates' forum held May 8. Four candidates are running for three open seats: Roger Broeker, Jennifer Chin, Danielle Bruno and Joy LaMarca. Both Bruno and LaMarca are incumbents. Trustee Glenn Bobeck is not running for reelection.
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Sat, May 18th 2024 07:00 am
Changes in the way the state handles foundation aid, as well as issues involving transportation, were highlighted at the school district's public hearing on its budget, which was held Monday.
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Sat, May 18th 2024 07:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2024-25 budget, as well as an election of three trustees, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.
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Sat, May 18th 2024 06:55 am
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Fri, May 17th 2024 01:00 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 30-year-old Jerry L. Simpson of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Fri, May 17th 2024 12:15 pm
Spring and a new studio space were celebrated at the Orange Poppy Art Studio, 2075 Baseline Road, during open studio hours on the afternoon of May 4.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 04:35 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health (BBH) today announced four new grant awards that will help advance new programming, expand existing services, and sustain vital programs, specifically for infants and children throughout Western New York.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:30 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, raised a total of $434,778 toward the 100th annual Appeal's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith."
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:20 pm
The Erie County Fair will honor veterans and active military during its 12-day event this August. Daily honorees will be chosen from nominations by the public and reviewed by a local committee. The public is asked to submit nominations for deserving individuals at www.ECFair.org/flagretreat or at any Made in America store by July 15.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:20 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan recognized Jessie Fisher, executive director of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, as a member of the 2024 New York State Senate "Women of Distinction" class of honorees.
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Wed, May 15th 2024 08:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, is getting ready for "DPW Day" at Ellicott Creek Park this Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services has announced a pilot program in partnership with Blooming Health that will greatly improve communications with constituents, allowing the department to communicate with older adults through voice calls, text messages and email in 70 different languages at the click of a button.
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