Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:35 pm
U.S. News & World Report, a leader in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named three Catholic Health hospitals "High Performing" in the Buffalo Region for 2023-24 in every one of its key medical specialties:
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Wed, Oct 25th 2023 05:55 pm
The holiday shopping season seems to get longer every year - and that's no accident, according to University at Buffalo School of Management experts Charles Lindsey and Michael Krupski, who specialize in retail marketing strategy, brands and consumer behavior.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 12:20 pm
Starting as early as Nov. 1, Prominent Coffee Co. in Clarence will begin to sell a number of Pulp 716's popular bubble tea flavors following the shop's closure at the end of this month.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Joan Kesner, formerly the governor's regional director for Western New York, will serve as chairperson for the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Board of Directors. Hochul appointed Kesner to the board and also recommended her as the next chairperson of the ECHDC board, which the board approved Monday.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 01:25 pm
This is a great question, and "preparation" is a topic that I enjoy educating home sellers, home buyers, and industry professionals on.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.55, down 5 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.80. The New York state average is $3.78, down 3 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.67.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 11th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families. Since its inception, the Veterans Day discount has saved veterans and their families more than $781,000.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
On Monday, Congress members Joe Morelle, Brian Higgins, Nick Langworthy, Marc Molinaro, Claudia Tenney and Brandon Williams announced approval of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
On a rainy autumn day on Grand Island, people look either to cocoon inside or to find an indoor activity for themselves and their families.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:30 pm
With an influx of refugees into Western New York and the economic challenges faced by many families, Colvin Cleaners has seen a much-earlier increase in calls for coats this year as it prepares for its annual "Coats 4 Kids" "Live Drives" to collect much-needed, gently used, or new winter coats, jackets, gloves, hats and scarves for toddlers to young adults and families in need this winter season.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:05 pm
The Island Hair Studio and Barbershop is hosting a food drive from now until Nov. 17. This food drive is accepting nonperishable items. All donations can be dropped off inside the salon, and the proceeds will be given to the local Neighbor's Foundation of Grand Island.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:45 pm
From June to October, Pendleton Town Hall hosts the local farmers and art market where vendors can connect to community members. The market occurs every Sunday and features various vendors from the area.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $1 million is available through round 2 of New York state's Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant. The program is designed to support community growing spaces and recognize their impact on local food resiliency and food security for New Yorkers.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday is on Saturday, Nov. 25. It's time for our member businesses to think about what they can do to celebrate the day. Retail and restaurant businesses have traditionally celebrated this day with promotions and sales, but there is also an opportunity for service-based businesses to be a part of the day!
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Wed, Oct 18th 2023 08:05 pm
Founded in 1923 in Niagara Falls, Walter S. Johnson Building Co. is celebrating 100 years as a general contractor. The family-owned and operated company, now in its fourth generation, has been a mainstay construction consultant to municipalities, school districts, and heavy industry undertaking hundreds of projects over the last century that have shaped the landscape of the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara County.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the reopening of the popular West Side Bazaar at its new, expanded location at 1432 Niagara St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 09:50 am
Gov, Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation her team said will improve New York's laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York's small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 04:25 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development (NCCED) will host a lunch and learn event for local manufacturers to learn more about efficiency through technology. The event features Elizabeth Callahan, director external relations and special programs, Buffalo Manufacturing Works; and Henry Cialone, Ph.D., president and CEO, EWI.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the winners of the ninth annual 43North Finals, New York state's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five companies were each awarded a $1 million investment.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 12:50 pm
The second-highest Powerball jackpot of $1.765 billion, while won in California, delivered more than $77.4 million combined for New York state public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 08:35 am
Health care in eastern Niagara County entered a new era Tuesday, Oct. 10, when Catholic Health began welcoming patients to its new Lockport Memorial Hospital.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday established three-year rate plans for electric and gas customers of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. (RG&E) by adopting the terms of a joint proposal that is much more favorable to customers than the companies' original requests, reducing the initial rate year requests by almost $231 million.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
With access to the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, Niagara County is home to some of the best freshwater fishing in the country. In fact, Bassmaster Magazine has ranked the area in the top 10 places for bass fishing two years in a row.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 02:05 pm
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tops Markets is making donations across its footprint to local nonprofits, including Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY; Circulo Latino of Rochester, a United Way Giving Network; La Liga of Syracuse; and Latinos Unidos of Hudson Valley.
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Wed, Oct 4th 2023 06:25 pm
On Wednesday, Catholic Health leaders were joined by invited guests and local dignitaries to unveil the new Lockport Memorial Hospital following a blessing and dedication ceremony led by The Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 4th 2023 06:15 pm
Niagara Falls USA is a destination that is well-known globally and frequently considered a bucket-list trip for visitors domestically and abroad. With the U.K. ranking at the top of the list for inbound travel to the destination, the team at Destination Niagara USA increased efforts to promote the iconic Niagara Falls in conjunction with the Buffalo Bills game in London.
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Wed, Oct 4th 2023 11:05 am
The BISON Children's Scholarship Fund announced its long-term executive director, Amy Popadick, will depart the organization at the end of the year.
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Tue, Oct 3rd 2023 02:45 pm
The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) received a $250,000 grant from Bank of America to advance its $11.5 million capital campaign to build a new West Side Bazaar at 1432 Niagara St., Buffalo. A press release noted, "This funding will help remove barriers for underserved entrepreneurs, including refugees and immigrants, to start family-sustaining small businesses."
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Tue, Oct 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The 21st Century Fund, a fund and giving circle of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2023-24 grant cycle through 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Additionally, prospective applicants are invited to attend a virtual applicant briefing from 4-5 p.m. Oct. 5. Details and application information, including the link to apply online, can be found at http://www.cfgb.org/nonprofits/grants/21st-century-fund/.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 07:00 am
Catholic Health is pleased to welcome Robert Orlowski to the emergency services team. Orlowski will be serving as an emergency medical services (EMS) liaison, with a focus on the Niagara County region.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Grand Island Board of Education honored Grayson Shelp, 13, for his dedication to selling popcorn for Boy Scout Troop 510. During this past summer, Grayson sold $15,000 worth of popcorn, breaking his own record that he set two years ago.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2023 09:30 am
As part of its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, Lincoln Park Nursery is raffling off an assortment of unique prizes, including:
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Wed, Sep 27th 2023 04:15 pm
As new legislation expanding New York's "Move Over" law is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, AAA has announced its Drivers of the Year in honor of a AAA tow technician who was killed on the roadside when a driver failed to "Slow Down, Move Over."
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved more than $1.5 million in funding awards under the Western New York Power Proceeds program to Northland Workforce Training Center and Top Seedz, a Buffalo-based organic food company, designed to spur nearly $9 million in capital investments and support 53 jobs — with 11 of those jobs newly created.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul congratulated Mark Wendel on being named the new president of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Wendel will lead the state entity that supports and promotes the creation of infrastructure and public activities at Canalside and the Outer Harbor in Buffalo and work to attract critical mass, private investment and enhance the enjoyment of the waterfront for residents and tourists in Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH) was awarded a federal grant totaling $179,912. The award was provided through the U.S. Department of Labor's Susan Harwood Training Grant program dedicated to making workers aware of their rights and supporting efforts to recognize and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
Winter weather can be unpredictable, but heating bills don't have to be. Through the National Fuel budget plan, customers can better manage winter heating costs by spreading bills out evenly throughout the year.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 06:10 pm
It's National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 22 to Oct. 1), and AAA has tips for drivers before they get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV). The first time driving an EV might be surprising and overwhelming, but AAA has an easy way to remember what you need to know. It's important to manage your CARBs (not a carburetor or the food) when it comes to EV driving to help avoid a "sugar" overload on the new technology but will also keep you craving more.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:35 pm
Beginning Oct. 2, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will introduce expanded in-office podiatry clinics, facilitated by Dr. Michael Merletti, DPM. The clinics will be conducted from noon to 4 p.m. every other Monday within the general surgery office, "marking a strategic move to provide patients direct access to specialized podiatric care."
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the addition of Dr. Erik Freeland, D.O., to its orthopaedic team. NFMMC stated, "Freeland, a member of the UB Orthopedic group, is renowned for his expertise in treating foot and ankle disorders with both nonoperative and operative techniques."
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