Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, today released the following statement after H.R. 1281, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, passed the House and was sent to the president's desk to sign into law.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:10 pm
After a three-hour meeting that, at times, became contentious, the Niagara-Wheatfield School Board voted Wednesday night to approve the Alternative Veterans' Tax Exemption at the lowest level.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced more than $4,500,000 in federal funding to support innovative projects and programs that incorporate green infrastructure in Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:10 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced the public comment period has opened for the 42nd round of projects, which will be considered at its meeting Jan. 20, 2015.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:00 pm
Volunteers from First Niagara hosted a toy and book give-away and holiday party for 85 children at the Harvest House New Hope Education Center Thursday. The event included a special visit from Santa.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 06:00 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has announced plans to do a feasibility study for a food enterprise center to be located at the CCE Niagara grounds (also known as the Niagara County Fairgrounds) in Lockport.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 11:45 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2015 firematic and administrative officers during annual elections held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that, as of January 1, 2015, the state Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act prohibits certain types of electronic waste from being placed in the trash, or at the curbside for trash pickup.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 10:45 am
The 914th Airlift Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station is scheduled to host the 2015 Thunder of Niagara Air Show July 18-19 featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 10:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association has announced the 11th annual Sabres Alumni Wine Festival will now be held from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, Dec 11th 2014 10:40 am
Sheriff James R. Voutour would like to make the public aware of ongoing daylight burglaries that have been occurring in the northeast and northwest areas of Niagara County. There have been 18 daylight burglaries since mid-September.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:35 pm
Niagara County lawmakers approved a $336 million spending plan Tuesday night in Lockport that marginally bumps taxes 6 cents higher - despite a $2.3 million hike in county spending on an Albany-mandated welfare program
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:30 pm
The Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center will present "Disney's Frozen - Sing-a-Long Edition" this Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. The doors open at noon.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will again host a winter clothing drive at four home games during the month of December.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has announced approval of H.R. 5764, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014, legislation authorizing $300 million in federal funding annually to support Great Lakes efforts for each of the next five years.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:20 pm
While the House of Representatives considered the California Emergency Drought Relief Act this week, Congressman Brian Higgins pushed for fair consideration for cold-weather states.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs this Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Northtown Subaru, 3675 Sheridan Drive in Amherst. They'll take part in a special "Subaru Rescue Ride" adoption event.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2014 12:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, announced Niagara County received its share of Seneca Niagara Gaming facility revenues.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2014 02:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's third annual Heart to Heart fundraising event, "A Taste of The Niagara Region," will take place from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2014 01:30 pm
National Grid crews across upstate New York are prepared for a winter storm bearing down on the eastern seaboard beginning today and through Wednesday morning.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2014 01:05 pm
It is a banner year for farmer food donations all across the state. New York Farm Bureau members, along with the Feeding America New York State Food Banks, announced at Foodlink almost 9.6 million pounds of food and farm products have been donated by New York Farm Bureau members.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2014 01:00 pm
Empire State Development announced the first annual summit to promote the formation of the New York Film Student Alliance was held Saturday. The daylong event was held on two campuses - Ithaca College in the Finger Lakes and Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn - and attended by more than 200 students.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2014 01:00 pm
The New York Power Authority announced it has completed comprehensive energy-efficiency projects at two State University of New York campuses - the University at Buffalo and Upstate Medical University - that will save a combined $1.4 million in annual energy costs for state taxpayers and remove more than 7,700 tons of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere every year.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 05:00 pm
Buffalo Bills star running back Fred Jackson and Bob Koshinski welcome former Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly to tonight's edition of "The Fred Jackson Show" (7 p.m. live on WBBZ-TV).
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 04:50 pm
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and Canalside today announced a multiyear partnership. The three-year agreement establishes BlueCross BlueShield as the official health plan of Canalside, a four-season regional destination and entertainment district occupying 21 acres.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 04:35 pm
The holiday season is in full swing and whether you're looking to see lights, watch history come alive, or discover Niagara Falls via a cozy carriage ride, Niagara USA is brimming with activities to keep you entertained until Santa comes down the chimney.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 01:00 pm
Niagara County Community College President James P. Klyczek announced NCCC has been named as a finalist and will compete for the prestigious 2015 Bellwether Awards.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 12:05 pm
A tradition Bob Evans Restaurants has nurtured is helping to feed thousands of hungry families who otherwise would not be able to enjoy a family meal together.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 12:00 pm
The New York Power Authority has announced completion of energy-efficiency measures for the City of Lockport that will save the city approximately $15,000 per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 87 tons annually.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 12:00 pm
Niagara University received notification today its nursing programs were reaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2014 07:00 am
Sanborn Old General Store, 5856 Buffalo St., will hold its 14th annual Christmas open house during store hours Dec. 13 and 14.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 10:30 pm
Lewiston's Christmas Walk weekend kicked off Saturday in the village. The annual event included breakfast with Santa, Santa parading down Center Street in a holiday float, characters from Disney's "Frozen," a holiday market, a petting zoo, gingerbread house workshops, karaoke and the annual tour of homes.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 10:00 am
The fifth annual Youngstown Christmas in the Village, presented by the Village of Youngstown, the Youngstown Recreation Department and the Youngstown Business and Professional Association, takes place next from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 09:15 am
Television viewers across Western New York will begin to see "evangomercials" beginning in mid-December, offering inspiring stories of faith and hope, as the Diocese of Buffalo embarks on its latest "New Evangelization" initiative, inviting inactive Catholics and others home to Jesus and his Church.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 09:00 am
Following an executive session Monday, the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees appointed a new zoning officer. Town of Lewiston resident Edward DeVantier was selected to replace Harry Wright, who was not reappointed this summer.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 07:00 am
The Sanborn Band will kick off the "Very Country Christmas" celebration in the Town and Village of Wilson with a Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Wilson Historical Society.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 07:00 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society and Sanborn Business and Professional Association will hold "Christmas at the Farm" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2014 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston-Artpark funding stalemate continues.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2014 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will again embark on a weeklong slate of community service projects throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2014 06:20 pm
Buffalo-area residents rallied together to pack more than 10,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts last month for children worldwide struggling with war, disease, poverty and other difficult circumstances.
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