Mon, Nov 4th 2024 05:40 pm
The act of voting is at the heart of a healthy democracy. A growing body of research is building the case that voting also plays an important role in physical health - which affects who votes.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:50 pm
Niagara University honored seven individuals for their outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others at its 2024 President's Dinner on Oct. 29 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. This year's event raised nearly $235,000 toward student scholarship assistance.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
Just three weeks from opening day at the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Buffalo Waterfront has released the full winter 2024-25 special event schedule for the ice rink, opened reservations for ice activities, and announced the addition of a new mascot, which the community will be invited to help name.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 06:55 am
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding customers that applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be accepted starting Nov. 1. The companies recognize that customers can be challenged by winter heating bills and want to help them manage their energy costs.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2024 07:00 am
Whether a couple is going out for a first date or has been in a relationship for years, date nights are opportunities to spend time together and connect. Dinner and a movie is a classic date night, but couples looking to shake things up a bit can explore some fun alternatives to make connections more memorable.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:30 pm
Halloween came early to Lewiston, with family-fun activities and events happening over the weekend.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:55 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1,000,000 state grant for Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. This funding will allow for the creation of three major projects: a new dog park; ADA beach access; and an additional, accessible playground.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
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 12th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Let us be the first to say that New York state's tourism industry needs short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) to be successful. A record 303 million travelers visited the great state of New York in 2023, and they need places to stay. But for New York's tourism industry to be successful and sustainable, we need a better system to manage the growth of the short-term rental industry.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 09:15 am
Artpark & Company held its annual meeting at The Buffalo Club on Oct. 16, reviewing its recently completed 50th anniversary season.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 10:00 am
Starting next week, the Grand Island Dispatch is merging with the Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel to become a "super paper" - a news outlet with regional reach and neighborhood news.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2024 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new data that shows reported gun violence in New York is at its lowest point since the state started tracking this data in 2006.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2024 09:15 am
More than half of all people who experiencing sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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Tue, Oct 15th 2024 04:25 pm
The Poloncarz administration today presented the proposed 2025 Erie County budget and accompanying four-year plan to the Erie County Legislature.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino are thrilled to welcome "Hamilton" to the Shea's Buffalo Theatre stage for performances Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams, which supports Gov. Kathy Hochul's efforts to assist communities affected by these disasters.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Kenyon Serpas, a junior at the University at Buffalo, was the recipient of this year's Historical Association of Lewiston's Indigenous Peoples' Day Scholarship. The award ceremony was held Monday at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, in recognition of the longstanding friendship between the people of Lewiston and the Tuscarora Nation.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
In a move eerily perfect for the season, a long-tabled Town of Niagara-based housing development proposal is being brought back from the grave this month.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the winners of the 10th annual 43North finals, New York state's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five innovative startup companies were each awarded a $1 million investment and the opportunity to grow their business in Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:35 pm
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns this holiday season with dazzling light displays and festive fun for all ages! Entering its 20th year, the Festival of Lights is Western New York's largest light show, featuring over 70 light displays. The ticketed event is open select dates throughout November and December, opening Nov. 29.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:25 pm
It's time for spooky Halloween fun, as Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA hosts its eighth annual "Boo Bash" event for families with young children. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, inside the mall (1900 Military Road., Niagara Falls).
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:20 pm
Price Rite Marketplace teamed up with anti-hunger organization Feed the Children, the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo, and Kraft Heinz to distribute food and essentials to nearly 400 local families on Oct. 3.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Frontier House did not reopen over the summer, as ownership hoped, but it's still on track to welcome visitors back in 2024 - the building's 200th anniversary year. Lewiston's historic crown jewel has been closed since December 2004, and under construction since December 2020.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is raising money to help the Buffalo Sled Vets defend their Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship adult tier 5 pool A title. The team's leading scorer, Matthew Daniels, is a member of the VFW, and attended Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield high schools before serving in the U.S. military.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:55 am
The calendar tells us it is fall. So, too, Mother Nature gives us signs such as the color of the leaves changing, shorter days, cooler nights and also the return of the Pacific salmon to their native tributaries.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:35 pm
Towne Hyundai of Orchard Park, a dealership of the Towne Automotive Group, presented FeedMore WNY with a $100,000 donation to support FeedMore WNY's new campus project. The presentation was held at Towne Hyundai at 3525 Southwestern Blvd.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:40 pm
A small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that, at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and brain fog that is often a persistent feature of long COVID; however, a supplemental dose-finding study found some evidence that higher doses may be effective.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is proud to observe Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Oct. 6-12). This coincides with the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in day-to-day fire safety.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:30 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 2025 season, "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" global show will be held inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. Additional support to be announced.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 09:40 am
On Saturday, Sept. 28 - the eve of Gold Star Mothers' Day - a formal dedication service was held behind the Wheatfield Town Hall building at the Wheatfield Veterans Monument and Memorial in honor of Gold Star Mothers.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:05 am
Each year, the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) takes time to report to the community, sharing updates and expressing gratitude for the continued support from local municipalities and residents. This year, NIMAC is pleased to announce that the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) looks bright, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our organization, the military personnel stationed here, and our community partners.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
One of the more useful, informative and reassuring websites for those with a gluten intolerance, or for those looking to go gluten-free, is not from the Food Network, the surgeon general or even celebrity chefs. No, it's a Facebook page called "Ella's Gluten Free Recipes" - and it's the brainchild of 9-year-old Ella Celani.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials are hoping to remain a general-tax-free municipality for the 2025 budget year. But it's looking more and more unlikely the trend can continue forward.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:50 am
Buffalo Waterfront today announced the opening weekend of the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, and revealed some new features and events in the works for the upcoming season.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA President and CEO John Percy has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Community Missions will hold its third annual blessing of the animals on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA invites the community to celebrate the 14th annual Oktoberfest from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will take place on the Convention Center block between First and Third streets, in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The Brickyard is still the best.
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