Mon, Apr 1st 2024 07:00 am
Brian Bischoff believes in copper ink.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2024 07:00 am
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Fri, Mar 29th 2024 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority on Wednesday announced the completion of a new water treatment system and heating units at the Tuscarora Nation School. The energy efficiency projects at the school were made possible through an ongoing collaboration between the Tuscarora Nation, the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District and NYPA.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 10:40 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will rock the Artpark Amphitheater, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, with special guest The Vindys.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
Two weeks ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's preparations "to ensure everyone can have a safe and memorable viewing experience."
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 10:15 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, the Backroads Blues Festival - featuring blues and rock titans Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, the legendary Bobby Rush, and Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel - will return to the Artpark Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:15 am
A new law expanding New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement will take effect on Wednesday, March 27. The expansion includes disabled vehicles on the roadside requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching them in an effort to protect motorists.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The 16th annual Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" has a new home for high school students to select a free gown during a three-day distribution April 9-11: the Buffalo Convention Center, at 153 Franklin St.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The Niagara River Greenway's Host Communities Standing Committee unanimously approved funding requests for two Lewiston projects and one in the Town of Wheatfield at a meeting on Tuesday.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 07:00 am
A summary of local Easter-themed events:
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Thu, Mar 21st 2024 10:50 am
Tops Friendly Markets has announced an exclusive sweepstakes with DON'T QUIT sports nutrition brand, supported by NFL inspiration Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2024 08:25 pm
Today, the New York State Educational Conference Board and New York State Education Department announced an extraordinary agreement on legislation to rewrite the state's poorly designed teacher evaluation system that was imposed in 2010.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 03:15 pm
The New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM), representing cities and villages across the Empire State, continued its statewide tour in Buffalo, urging the governor and the State Legislature to increase unrestricted aid to cities and villages for the first time in 15 years.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 01:30 pm
The lights at Sahlen Field will never shine brighter than for three games in 2024 when the Buffalo Bisons take the field as Luces de Buffalo, a new alternate team identity developed in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY to celebrate the history of and bring awareness to the many amazing Hispanic and Latino cultures living and thriving in Western New York.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that New York's "Move Over Law" will soon be expanded to include all vehicles, which, her team said, "will improve highway safety for everyone."
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a statewide effort to protect New Yorkers ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The effort includes statewide distribution of limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses at 30 locations throughout the state, as well as a reminder for stargazers to be wary of scams, fake merchandise and phony accommodation listings.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 01:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of additional home heating assistance to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers who are struggling to pay their energy bills, are in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 10:15 am
A total solar eclipse is expected in North America on April 8. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and partially or completely blocks the sun from view.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 11:00 am
Two of Buffalo's best backers are bringing their business to the Village of Lewiston. Come May, Mary Friona and Scott Celani plan to open a new Totally Buffalo Store at 467 Center St. - the former home of You & Me boutique.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:30 am
Work has resumed on the Beaver Island Parkway overpass to the I-190 Thruway on Grand Island.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:15 am
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Niagara County and Grand Island. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of community changemakers, and uncovering truths that some would rather keep hidden. But, amidst industry challenges, it is no longer unfathomable to picture a future when New York state is completely without local newspapers and other local news outlets.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 08:50 am
Acrobatic feats, pyrotechnics, slapstick comedy, tricks on BMX bikes, and a wide variety of highwire acts are among the spectacles awaiting visitors to the reinvented version of "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey The Greatest Show On Earth" This year marks the first the circus is back after a hiatus of seven years.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:00 am
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Brickyard Brewing Company to benefit the Northwest Jazz Festival. The fundraiser will be hosted by the board of directors to help cover the rising costs of the largest outdoor jazz festival in Western New York.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2024 09:30 am
The Western New York Scout Council of Boy Scouts of America will go door-to-door collecting food donations for FeedMore WNY and area pantries this month through its "Scouting for Food" initiative. The Western New York Scout Council is partnering with Tops Friendly Markets and FeedMore WNY to expand the food drive and ensure more donations for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2024 10:55 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Slash will bring his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 30. The 5:30 p.m. concert also will feature Keb' Mo', ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance. Starring Slash on all dates, the festival is a celebration of the blues.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2024 03:30 pm
On April 8, there will be a total solar eclipse - one of the most spectacular events in nature - and Lewiston is in the direct path of totality. To commemorate this event, the Opera Hall Players, who formerly presented the Marble Orchard Ghost Walks, have been rehearsing to a brand-new show: "Phantoms of the Opera Hall."
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Mon, Mar 11th 2024 03:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is providing valuable tips to help the public prepare to recreate safely and responsibly as New Yorkers count down the days to the highly anticipated total solar eclipse, which occurs Monday, April 8.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2024 11:25 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Gin Blossoms + Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater on Sunday, Aug. 11. It's a 6 p.m. start, with special guest Vertical Horizon.
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Fri, Mar 8th 2024 10:55 am
DiMino's Lewiston Tops has expanded its sushi offerings with a new display station at the far end of the deli counter, and the addition of an Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. chef.
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Thu, Mar 7th 2024 08:10 pm
The iconic all-electric Maid of the Mist, which has been in continuous operation since 1885, sets sail on the 2024 season at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4. Tours will depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. The hours of operation will be extended throughout the summer.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched New York's first training stipend program for volunteer firefighters.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state parks and historic sites will host a range of events and activities to celebrate the rare total solar eclipse passing through Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks on April 8.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 01:00 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, R-C-Niagara Falls, on Wednesday, officially announced he is seeking reelection to the New York State Assembly, working to once again earn the support of the Erie and Niagara county residents he represents.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to prohibit new, dedicated self-storage facilities - though they left the door open for storage as an accessory use.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Niagara County will receive $3.2 million for the Niagara County Business Park in the Town of Cambria under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) grant program.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 09:55 am
Live Nation and Mattel Inc. today announced "Barbie The Movie: In Concert." The live-to-film concert experience produced by Overture Global Entertainment will bring Warner Bros. Pictures' feature film "Barbie" - Mattel Film's first theatrical production - to life with live music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt's all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 07:00 am
It's pothole season in Western and Central New York! Cracked and crumbling pavement is the perfect environment for potholes to form. Moisture collects in these crevices, expanding and contracting due to freezing and thawing. The pavement gradually crumbles and, when combined with the weight of passing cars, eventually results in a pothole.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications launched its new food contests right after the first of the new year to celebrate these cold-weather comfort foods.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:30 am
What you first notice when you walk into David's 716 Bar & Grill in Niagara Falls are the huge flat-screen televisions that cover the walls. They're in the bar. They're in the dining area. It seems like they're everywhere.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:30 am
You can often tell how popular a restaurant is by the number of cars in its parking lot. A recent mid-afternoon weekday visit to Mr. Ventry's Pizza on the Boulevard was a testament to its reputation.
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