Tue, Feb 21st 2023 03:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2023 04:25 pm
Andrea T. Manyon, M.D., clinical professor and interim chair of the department of family medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, has been appointed chair of the department.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2023 10:25 am
The Niagara University Purple Eagles women's lacrosse and softball teams are navigating their practice and game schedules around the winter weather on the ridge. The women's softball team is preparing both indoors and outdoors for its upcoming spring series games in Hawaii, as the women's lacrosse team bundles up outdoors as the unpredictable weather continues.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2023 07:00 am
For the second consecutive year, Villa Maria College will host "VillaCon," a one-day convention featuring gaming, cosplay, animation, film, vendors and artists. This year's con will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25, on Villa Maria's campus, located at 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo. Last year's inaugural event drew more than 500 people from across Western New York, and the college expects this year's event to attract even more people.
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Sat, Feb 18th 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island High School student Megan Pinzel said that being part of Jeff Green's environmental science class has had a big effect on her way of thinking about the natural environment.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 04:35 pm
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District's spring 2023 Community Education is in full bloom!
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 03:45 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's Destination Dental School - a program that aims to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for students underrepresented in the profession - is seeking applicants for this summer's program.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 03:10 pm
With several school districts closed next week, it is a prime opportunity to take advantage of the final days of the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. The Ice at Canalside will be open for skating, curling, bumper cars and fun every day through Sunday, Feb. 26.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:10 pm
Registration is now open for Ibero Business Center's spring program. Business startup classes will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2 through April 18. The classes will be held online, with both English and Spanish options for listening.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 05:50 pm
Myasthenia gravis. Krabbe disease. Rapid onset dystonia Parkinsonism. Most people have never heard of these diseases. That's because they are among the 6,000 rare diseases that affect 300 million people around the world, including 1 in 10 in the U.S. But researchers at the University at Buffalo and other institutions are hard at work studying them and caring for the many patients who suffer from them.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 01:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins invites college students and graduate students interested in gaining valuable government experience to apply for an internship in his Niagara Falls office. Internships are available beginning as early as February, continuing through the end of May.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 12:10 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced its partnership with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to launch the career development ambassador program.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 12:05 pm
Spring registration is open for the Cardinal O'Hara driver education program for all area high school students.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 12:05 pm
February is Children's Dental Health Month, and the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is shining a spotlight on improving children's dental health and preventing cavities.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 11:25 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced results of the second year of a pilot program allowing mentored 12- and 13-year-old hunters to harvest deer with a firearm or crossbow. The results show youth big game hunters enjoyed another safe, successful, and well-attended season afield.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2023 07:00 am
Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University celebrates two powerful exhibition launches. "Survive, Remember Thrive, Armenian Traditions" in Western New York is on view from Feb. 2 to May 7, and a closing reception will be held on its final day. "Imaginary Worlds: Behind the Scenes with Niagara University Theatre" is on view from Feb. 9 to Aug. 13, and a reception will be held on Feb. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2023 07:00 am
The Niagara History Center will offer a program for children ages 7-11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20, in honor of Presidents' Day.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 12:20 pm
An infant's ability to securely attach to a caregiver or parent is among the most important steps in the life course, according to Mickey Sperlich, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (SSW).
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:20 pm
Niagara County Employment & Training is now accepting applications for the department's summer youth employment program (SYEP).
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:20 pm
Parachute Credit Counseling - formerly known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo (CCCS) - is now offering free student loan counseling throughout the eight counties of Western New York. It stated, "Right now, the national total student loan debt (including federal and private loans) sits at $1.75 trillion."
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 11:40 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS) is accepting applications for scholarships for 2023. There will be $40,000 in monies awarded to deserving high school seniors and college students up to their junior year. Since its inception in the 1950s, the goal of the scholarship program has been to connect the region's students with agriculture, business and volunteerism.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 07:00 am
Graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership will showcase their products and services at the inaugural CEL Alumni Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the UB Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 07:00 am
New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for New York Farm Bureau's agricultural youth scholarship. Eligible students can use the financial award for college or advanced training in the skilled trades. Statewide winners can earn up to $3,000 towards their future education.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 07:00 am
Accounting students from Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration and members of its accounting society and Beta Alpha Psi will again provide members of the Niagara Falls community free tax preparation assistance through the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2023 03:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie on Friday to announce a five-year grant totaling close to $3.5 million. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and funded by the School-Based Mental Health Services program, the grant will be used to support school and community mental health programs while creating opportunities for local graduate students.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2023 03:20 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Hall of Fame board of directors is seeking nominations for the following:
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2023 08:55 am
Tax season is here and Niagara County Community College (NCCC) is ready to assist people with their annual filings.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2023 10:45 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the food service and hospitality industries. This year's program will award four recipients with a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward room and board, books or fees.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2023 10:40 pm
The start of the spring 2023 semester marked the official launch of Villa Maria College's Center for Resiliency. Renowned speaker, author and trainer Duncan Kirkwood will serve as the founding director of the Center for Resiliency, which was created to help students and other young people develop the skills that are critical to overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2023 10:40 pm
Niagara University has received a $300,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue and enhance work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to health care professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop effective approaches to care in complex environments across Western New York, with an emphasis on Niagara County.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2023 09:55 am
Black History Month arrives shortly after each new year, but does 2023 bring any changes surrounding Black history and how it's being discussed and taught in schools?
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Wed, Feb 1st 2023 08:40 am
The Niagara Falls Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Lorelai R. Russell, who was reported missing on Tuesday. Lorelai was last seen wearing a gray hoodie with anime characters, and sweatpants. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall; approximately 80 pounds; and possibly traveling out of state and considered vulnerable.
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Tue, Jan 31st 2023 04:45 pm
Longtime professor of education Dr. Thomas Sheeran was elected to the position of first vice president of the New York State Magistrate's Association. The group represents more than 2,200 town and village judges in the 1,300 local courts across New York.
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Mon, Jan 30th 2023 04:20 pm
The season of Lent is quickly approaching, starting with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22, and Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal invites Western New Yorkers to begin the 40 days of Lent with two separate retreats.
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Mon, Jan 30th 2023 10:15 am
Three SkillsUSA members, who also happen to be in the animal science program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, chose to do a thoughtful community service project for our furry friends.
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Mon, Jan 30th 2023 10:10 am
University at Buffalo School of Management students can now expand their educational and career options through a new STEM pathway in the school's full-time MBA program.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2023 01:20 pm
SUNY Buffalo State University will celebrate its official university designation on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. It is open to the community.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2023 10:30 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection urges parents and caregivers to pay attention to product recalls. In January, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which issues product recalls across all categories of consumer goods, reissued earlier recalls for two inclined sleep products after additional infant deaths were reported. Inclined sleepers are dangerous for babies and increase the risk of suffocation.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2023 09:05 am
Long-time Lewiston resident Jerald I. Wolfgang, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at his Lewiston home. He was a prominent face in education, economic development, political and community affairs in Niagara County over past decades.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:00 pm
Niagara County Community College nursing programs announced today that their students' National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) scores are well above the state and national averages. The 2022 registered nursing program NCLEX scores are 92.5%, and the licensed practical nursing program scores are 100% for the third year in a row.
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