Wed, May 15th 2024 01:50 pm
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC) announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new website offers an improved, user-friendly experience, and is part of HESC's continuing commitment to providing accessible information, tools and resources about New York state higher education financial aid to students, families, and education professionals.
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Tue, May 14th 2024 12:55 pm
Two seniors in Scott Brauer's project based engineering program, at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, signed their letters of intent for after graduation.
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Tue, May 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Amanda Runkle, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit, is this year's recipient of the Esther Werner & Helene Barter Scholarship awarded by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 04:05 pm
Building maintenance and management program teacher Mike Carney started his students off this year with the basics of hand and power tools. The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center students focused heavily on safety and proper use.
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Fri, May 10th 2024 03:15 pm
On the eve of the launch of the hottest new video game, a shadowy group of cybercriminals has set its sights on disrupting the release - and the company's CEO has enlisted your company to stop the attack.
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Fri, May 10th 2024 09:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield school districts outlined their respective 2024-25 budget proposals in board presentations last month. The plans were prepared as New York state finalized its official 2025 budget that was adopted April 22.
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Thu, May 9th 2024 02:15 pm
Castellani Art Museum is proud to announce the opening of its groundbreaking exhibition, "Daredevils of Niagara Falls: The Spectacle of Triumph and Tragedy," running from May 22 to Oct. 13, with a special opening reception from 4-8 p.m. June 6.
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Wed, May 8th 2024 03:40 pm
The Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday announced it will rebrand to Scouting America, "reflecting the organization's ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting." The change will go into effect Feb. 8, 2025, the organization's 115th anniversary.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
"You don't need sight to take flight" are the words Chrystal Jones lives by each day. Despite losing her sight at 31 years old, she's let nothing stop her from achieving her goals, including working full time and studying for her bachelor's degree.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Niagara Falls School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of all ages of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 04:45 pm
On Monday, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced, "We experienced a tremendous amount of flood damage to the third and fourth floors of the museum Monday, forcing us to close our community treehouse indefinitely.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 04:45 pm
Imagine if diagnosis and treatment for devastating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease could be developed quickly by extensive profiling of protein signatures in human tissues.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 01:35 pm
While changing emotions can be a normal part of adolescence, being proactive and understanding the signs to look out for before those feelings are heightened is crucial - as early intervention and treatment are key to mental wellness.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
Quinn Hurley of Starpoint High School and Matthew Long of Lewiston-Porter High School were named winners of the 57th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards. Each received a $2,500 scholarship. The awards were presented by the board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital in a ceremony held at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The program was sponsored by the Mount St Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 07:00 am
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:35 am
Get ready to set sail to Bikini Bottom as the Parish Players proudly present Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob the Musical," a spectacular production co-conceived by Tina Landau and Kyle Jarrow.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 05:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will host a coaches seminar at 6 p.m. June 18 at SUNY Niagara. With an emphasis on working properly on the development of youth and mental health, the Youth Bureau is happy to sponsor this event free of charge for Niagara County resident coaches, Niagara County youth sport organization coaches, and all coaches/administrators within Niagara County school districts.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston - and with it, the 29th annual Lewiston family "Spring Fling."
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Thu, May 2nd 2024 10:50 pm
S. Todd Brown, a nationally renowned legal scholar in bankruptcy law and University at Buffalo faculty member since 2009, has been named dean of the School of Law.
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Thu, May 2nd 2024 03:25 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced $1 million was conditionally awarded to three service providers to fund suicide prevention efforts among youth and young adults identifying as transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary, and help those questioning or struggling with gender identity.
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Wed, May 1st 2024 07:40 pm
Fine Arts Night at Cardinal O'Hara High School in the Town of Tonawanda will highlight the school's music, art and dance departments.
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Wed, May 1st 2024 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday gathered industry leaders and advocates to celebrate a historic agreement with the New York State Legislature to establish Empire AI, a first-of-its-kind consortium to secure New York's place at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, as part of the fiscal year 2025 enacted budget.
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Wed, May 1st 2024 07:40 pm
Four members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77 in the City of Tonawanda presented a personal look at the Vietnam War that raged from 1965-74 to history students at Cardinal O'Hara High School April 29-30.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 01:40 pm
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at Niagara University is proud to announce the opening of "Legacy in Pixels: AI Inspired by CAM's Treasures," a student pop-up exhibition that showcases the unique intersection of traditional art and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 12:15 pm
Dr. Derron Hilts, assistant professor and school counseling program coordinator at Niagara University, along with his colleague, Dr. Yanhong Liu, associate professor at Syracuse University, received a $5,000 grant from the New York State School Counselor Association to examine the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and student-to-school counselor ratios on student outcomes.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 12:15 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting and annual budget hearing to be held May 1 will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting and annual budget hearing is anticipated to begin at 7:30 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced the North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring admission for the grand opening of Kiddieland on May 25.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 07:00 am
During the 2024 tax season, 97 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $307,000 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 07:00 am
Brian Higgins will deliver the commencement address to Canisius University's 2024 undergraduate and graduate classes during ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, in the Koessler Athletic Center.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is proud to announce the launch of its newest program, the "Theater for Young Audiences Series," which is designed specifically for elementary students and young families. This engaging program, new to the Niagara Region, provides teachers, school administrators and caregivers the opportunity to enrich their children's' lives with unforgettable theatrical experiences.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education voted April 16 in a special meeting held at the High School to adopt the district's $77,932,254 budget for the 2024-25 school year. This followed two days of discussion and debate.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $10 million has been awarded through round one of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant program. Projects in the North Country and in Western New York were awarded $5 million each to improve meal preparation and distribution for kindergarten through grade 12 students.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2024 07:00 am
The 33rd anniversary of the Liberty Drive Cleanup was highlighted with a campout on Friday evening with the cleanup on Saturday (Earth Day) coordinated by Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:30 pm
Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center will welcome more than 200 Special Olympians and their families on April 27 as the host of the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event begins with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with team and skills awards.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:30 pm
The Western New York Scout Council, BSA is coming together with Boy Scouts around the world for the first Worldwide Day of Prayer for Scout Councils.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:30 pm
SUNY Niagara has committed to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN), encouraging each eligible college student to register to vote and then cast a ballot in every election.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:40 am
Katie Gundell, principal of St. John Lutheran School at Ward Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard, announced the following students were named to its honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:40 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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