Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:50 pm
The board of the AFL/CIO Niagara/Orleans Central Labor Council has announced its scholarship winners following the 39th annual scholarship presentation.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA recently added two new team members to its staff, as the demand for group travel and conventions in Niagara Falls USA continues to rise. Holly Avino (travel trade sales manager) and Courtney Paterson (convention sales manager) are the latest hires for the destination marketing organization (DMO).
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and the New York congressional delegation today announced New York state's ConnectALL office has been allocated more than $664 million in funding from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, part of the 2021 "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has released the position profile in its search for a new executive director.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 10:45 am
National Tire Safety Week runs from June 26 through July 3, 2023. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday. AAA Western and Central New York is sharing information from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) in an effort to raise awareness.
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Sat, Jun 24th 2023 07:00 am
David Glian is marking his 10th year at the helm of the Grand Island Fun Center and, every day, it's still fun to come to work.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 12:15 pm
While Mount St. Mary's Hospital is transitioning its labor and delivery services to Sisters of Charity Hospital beginning July 1, the Lewiston hospital will continue to serve the health care needs of mothers and babies throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 11:55 am
Balanced Infusions celebrated a ribbon-cutting in honor of its one-year anniversary coming up in July. Nicole Mombrea, owner and family nurse practitioner, her staff and family were on hand with Village of Lewiston Trustee Daniel Gibson and Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce Chairman Matt Villnave.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 10:30 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced applications for round 2 of the East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program are available from June 23 to July 21.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:05 pm
In recognition of National Pollinator Week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced plans to establish new habitats for pollinators near its Niagara Power Vista in Lewiston and its St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Visitors Center in Massena. The new habitats will better protect the bees, butterflies and other pollinators that support the healthy functioning of our ecosystems.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The initiative is officially underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Sunday, July 2.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 08:55 am
The Village of Lewiston is one step closer to adopting a new "sandwich boards" sign law following a productive, one-hour meeting with business owners at Tuesday's monthly meeting.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 05:25 pm
Stephen Hospitality LLC, a subsidiary of Clarence-based Stephen Development LLC, announced the grand-opening of its new flagship hotel property, the Buffalo Airport Hotel, formally a Holiday Inn, located at the corner of Holtz Road and Genesee Street.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of local surgeons Dr. Robert Hodge, M.D, and Dr. Jeffrey Schratz, M.D., to its surgical team, effective July 1.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 11:35 am
Research and Design has opened a second retail store in the Village of Lewiston. Townie Football Shop debuted on Saturday - just in time for GardenFest weekend - at 549 Center St. (the former Country Doctor location).
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:35 pm
The Upward Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for Dan Buttery, in celebration of the new "Lewiston Landing" sign he crafted and installed on North Water Street.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to "immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and Canada."
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
Robert P. Ingrasci, CPA, partner of accounting and advisory firm Lumsden McCormick, has been appointed president of the Western New York Estate Planning Council responsible for the more than 100 professional advisers from the accounting, legal and financial services disciplines who are involved in estate planning across Western New York.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
EPIC-Every Person Influences Children is the recipient of $25,000 from State Farm. This funding will directly support EPIC's car seat safety program.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. will hold an open house on Thursday, June 22, for the general public and key stakeholders to learn more about and provide input regarding the potential to bring passenger cruise ships to Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the 32nd annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14. This year's event will take place at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:20 pm
National Grid has been named a recipient of three Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery and Response awards, which recognize the company's exceptional emergency storm response and subsequent restoration of electricity service to hundreds of thousands of customers across upstate New York during multiple severe weather events from November 2022 to March 2023.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Muscarella as its chief of surgery, effective July 1. Muscarella will lead the surgical team in providing care and advancing surgical advancements.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 04:25 pm
On Tuesday, KeyBank hosted its 32nd annual "Neighbors Make the Difference Day." From 1-5 p.m., hundreds of teammates in Buffalo spent time volunteering with community organizations at more than 40 service projects in the region. They joined thousands of KeyBank teammates nationwide in receiving paid time off to volunteer at more than 500 projects in the neighborhoods where they live and work.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 02:10 pm
On the memorable evening of Wednesday, the 7th of June, Great Lakes Real Estate gathered together to pay tribute to their exceptional agents at the annual awards banquet.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $10 million commercial and industrial accelerated efficiency program. This program assists large energy-intensive entities in their efforts to reduce on-site consumption of fossil fuels through energy efficiency and electrification actions. This program will provide up to $5 million per project that is proposed to be completed and operational by 2025.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 07:20 pm
Jack Ampuja was named the Robert B. Wegman Endowed Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence in Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration, a new position established with a $1.5 million gift from Wegmans Family Foundation.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 02:50 pm
Western New York Congress members Brian Higgins and Nick Langworthy are calling on the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) to choose Western and Central New York as a national tech hub, a move they said would be a catalyst for business and job opportunity in the region.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 12:45 pm
On Tuesday, June 13, KeyBank will host its 32nd annual "Neighbors Make the Difference Day." From 1-5 p.m., hundreds of teammates in Buffalo will spend time volunteering with community organizations at more than 40 service projects in the region. They'll join thousands of KeyBank teammates nationwide in receiving paid time off to volunteer at more than 500 projects in the neighborhoods where they live and work.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 12:45 pm
Originally formed in 2003, the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. was established in an effort to streamline promotion of Niagara County as a world-class tourist destination. Prior to 2003, promotion was handled by both a Niagara County tourism office and the Niagara Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 09:25 pm
WEDI has been awarded $1,000,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for its expansion of the West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street. This launches the capital campaign into its final, public phase or the homestretch to the new bazaar's opening this September.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an interagency initiative to cease the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed storefronts and trucks.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 07:10 pm
Seven new merchants are opening their doors at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, including four locally owned stores, two family attractions, and a food court restaurant. In addition, Elegant Fashion, a store that has been with the Fashion Outlets for many years, has relocated near Entrance 7. All merchants are expected to open prior to July. Each is located within the indoor portion of the center.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2023 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York will host three events as part of the 2023 New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Regional Opportunities Expo Series.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2023 12:05 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of a potential scam called "juice jacking," where thieves place hidden skimming units inside USB ports of public cellphone charging kiosks at airports, hotels and other public spaces to steal data.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2023 09:20 am
When drivers load an electric pickup with heavy cargo, they make the vehicle work harder, significantly reducing the truck's range. But by how much?
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 01:00 pm
Empire State Development announced the application deadline for ESD's $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit program has been extended to Sept. 30.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 12:45 pm
As over 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 10:30 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.55, three cents lower than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.85. The New York state average is $3.70, down one cent since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.87.
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Fri, Jun 2nd 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $50 million in funding is available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program.
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