Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of DEC's annual Arbor Day Poster contest.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 02:45 pm
What began as an occasion for experience has turned into an opportunity for excellence for five students from Adell's School of Dance. These performers will represent the U.S. in what's called "the Olympics of Dance." On Thanksgiving night, five youth (and five parents) will travel to Poland to join the United States Dance and Sport Competition Federation team.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:50 pm
Niagara University students will have additional places to collaborate and engage with peers and faculty, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the renovation of several learning spaces in Glynn Hall, one of the four premier buildings in Niagara University's heritage footprint.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Queen B's Cottage will be the site of a fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. Shop from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 475 Ridge St., Lewiston, with 10% of sales donated to the Ronald McDonald Charities of WNY.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Department's Explorer Post is gearing up for another exciting year and is currently accepting applications.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
With the school year in full swing, the conversation around cellphone bans in classrooms is gaining attention across Western New York. As more schools - including Lackawanna City School District - adopt policies to limit students' access to phones during class, parents and educators are seeking guidance on how to navigate this increasingly prevalent issue.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 07:00 am
The final "Thursdays on the Water" concert event wrapped up Aug. 31. Organizers teamed up with Boy Scout and Cub Scout Pack 824 out of Sanborn.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its driver training program. Founded in October 2004, the program has assisted 386,000 total students with almost 900,000 instruction hours across the region.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
Fantastic Friends of WNY will hold its sixth annual "Fantastic Friends Rock the Runway" fashion show, which includes a live and silent auction at 5 p.m. inside The Statler Buffalo (Golden Ballroom) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:30 am
A celebration of excellence for the 1974 Lewiston-Porter High School varsity football team will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the high school athletics entrance on the Creek Road campus.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
An unexpected snag is postponing the rollout of stop arm bus cameras, reported Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Bob Merkle at the Sept. 9 Grand Island Board of Education meeting, held at Eco Island, 3285 Staley Road.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Community College (NCCC) Foundation is proud to announce the three recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award:
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:50 pm
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can be an effective mechanism for reaching people who otherwise avoid information about colorectal cancer screening or other health messaging.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:45 pm
Niagara University will celebrate its annual Vincentian Heritage Week Sept. 21-28, with a series of events that highlight its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and this year's theme, "If you want peace, work for justice."
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
A University at Buffalo psychiatrist who has played a critical role in getting mental health screening and treatment integrated into routine care for adults and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been awarded $3 million from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to focus on the mental health of children with the disease.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara University, in collaboration with local stakeholders, announced the release of the "Within Mid-City Niagara Falls Housing and Community Assessment and Public Web Mapping Tool," on Sept. 13, in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the university's campus.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School football team and cheerleaders traveled to the Cattaraugus town of Yorkshire on Sept. 7 for their first game of the season. As they traveled to play the Pioneer Panthers, they had more than football on their minds.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker" is returning to the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center on Dec. 13-14. The family-friendly holiday show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2024 09:40 pm
The Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) recently announced the appointment of Cara Biddlecom as the new CEO. A Western New York native, former Girl Scout, and experienced public health leader, Biddlecom brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a deep commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed legislation and announced a new statewide, multimedia campaign to help prevent suicide and promote mental health.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
The department of indigenous studies at the University at Buffalo continues to build upon the momentum of its initial Mellon Foundation grant funding, obtained in 2020. With the addition of a minor in indigenous studies in 2022, and the official launch of the new department of indigenous studies in 2023, indigenous studies at UB has reached another milestone with the implementation of a new major this fall.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 26th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event to take place on Saturday, Sept. 14. This year, the event will return to the Town of Niagara Veteran's Memorial Park (7000 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls.)
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:30 am
On Friday, standing outside the Lewiston-Porter High School campus, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, along with Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Superintendent Paul Casseri, called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider their decision not to install a traffic light outside the school.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more than 100 Lew-Port Youth Football players are receiving a safety upgrade for their helmets.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:00 am
Boys and girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join Cub Scouts!
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:20 pm
Among progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's is one of the most common and most heartbreaking. It robs individuals of their memories and self-sufficiency and can even alter their personalities.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:20 pm
According to American Heart Association data, nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:20 pm
A recent study led by a University at Buffalo researcher suggests a paradigm shift in patient attitudes regarding perceptions of cannabis and prescription opioid use for pain management associated with cancer treatment.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to a joint Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo research project that will use artificial intelligence to study how cells and molecules respond to low doses of radiation.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2024 07:00 am
With the start of the 2o24-25 academic year Sept. 4, many of the sixth graders will see a familiar face at Veronica Connor Middle School. That face will belong to the school's new principal, Felicia Pallaci.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2024 06:55 am
Support the Grand Island High School PTSA and brighten up your garden with beautiful, 9-inch mums from Russel's Tree & Shrub Farm in red, orange, yellow, or purple!
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
Come one, come all to the 50th anniversary celebration honoring the interfaith retreat center ministry maintained since 1974 at Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center, a 501(c)3 ministry sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance & Christian Charity, Holy Name Province.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. With school buses back on the roads, commuters should give themselves extra time and be prepared for bus traffic. Motorists should also be cognizant of less-experienced student drivers returning to high school and college.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:50 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) is announcing its 30th anniversary season, a milestone celebration that honors a legacy of excellence and community commitment that began with the center's grand opening in 1994.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:45 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing targeted privacy protection tips for adults and children ahead of the new school year.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:55 pm
Western New Yorkers are known for being fiercely loyal to all things local. Take, for instance, the fact that a national real estate company earlier this year reported that Buffalo was the second-best pizza city in the U.S., with 17.8 pizza restaurants - most of them locally owned, independent stores - per 100,000 residents, more than any other city.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:50 pm
Buffalo Prep, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing academic enrichment programming while promoting educational and racial equity, announced the launch of READI Summit - a series of full-day conferences designed to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journeys throughout the community.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
The start of a new school year is upon us and, along with that, comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:40 pm
Support the Grand Island High School PTSA and brighten up your garden with beautiful, 9-inch mums from Russel's Tree & Shrub Farm in red, orange, yellow, or purple!
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Sat, Aug 24th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Fire Co. is proud to announce that two company members, Ellen Valera and Sabrina Butcher, have been selected by the D'Orazio family to each receive a $2,000 Lou and Reta D'Orazio Scholarship to support their 2024-25 academic endeavors.
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