Thu, Apr 17th 2025 02:05 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of "CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE" at Artpark on May 18 has been postponed until 2 p.m. Sept. 27. All tickets will be moved to the rescheduled date.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Come one, come all to a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt to be held at Fort Niagara State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Sponsored annually by the Youngstown Lions Club, this year's event once again invites all local children ages 1 through 10 to bring their Easter baskets for a delightful time searching for Easter surprises from the Easter Bunny and Youngstown Lion.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 03:10 pm
SUNY Niagara will celebrate the presidential inauguration of Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes on April 10 in a ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Arts and Media Theatre on the college's Sanborn campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
The Grand Island Board of Education honored Brooke Christensen, senior track and field athlete, at its meeting held Tuesday at Grand Island High School.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 09:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), have teamed up to help alleviate food insecurity in 14 counties from Western to South and Central New York and Central Pennsylvania ahead of the upcoming Passover and Easter season.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 10:40 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice, hospitality and culinary arts industries.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 11:10 am
As part of New York state's hiring drive, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is ready to hire lifeguards for the 2025 swimming season.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 12:15 pm
The Erie County Fair is excited to announce a unique opportunity for middle and high school choirs in Western New York. In partnership with the legendary rock band Foreigner, the Erie County Fair is hosting a choir contest that will give one lucky choir the chance to perform on stage with the band on Aug. 7.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club will fund a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the environment and a strong involvement in community service.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni Recognition Day to be held Friday, Oct. 24.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:00 am
"Healthy Heart Night" is an annual event at Kaegebein Elementary School that is about "having the community come together," said Principal Dave Janicki-Howe. He said the thing that he enjoyed most about the event, which occurred Feb. 6, was "Having all of the parents and all of the kids have fun. I think this is what it's all about."
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 04:30 pm
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, admission is now free for all K-12 students through December of 2025, including for students visiting as part of school tours.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 07:00 am
In 2016, CJ Gonzales completed the Orleans/Niagara BOCES certified personal training program, taught by Jared Karas at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center (NCTEC).
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 11:45 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is proud to present "Abraham Ferraro: New Directions ↗ Going Up," a site-specific exhibition that transforms the museum's Central Gallery into an immersive, gravity-defying installation.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 12:25 pm
Metz Culinary Management announced chef Dan Drees of Niagara University as the winner of its company-wide "Roots n' Shoots" competition, a culinary showdown challenging chefs to create exceptional dishes using only vegan ingredients.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:40 am
It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, D.D.S., a researcher at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use: tooth decay and severe tooth loss.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:10 pm
When retired City of Buffalo firefighter Gary Schultz saw that the Lackawanna Fire Department was auctioning off an old ladder firetruck, he could not let it go to scrap. His bid won and he decided to take the vehicle and turn it into a memorial for his fellow firefighters, EMS personnel and U.S. veterans. His plan is to ride it in parades to thank first responders and our armed services for what they do for their communities and our country.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:40 pm
Faculty member Dr. Lindsay Rose recently received the Dr. Carol Jamieson Award at SUNY Niagara. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who embody the qualities of the late Dr. Jamieson, who was described as "a veteran academician with an in-depth historical perspective and acute foresight, a can-do attitude, ever-present resilience, and a willingness to mentor many."
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Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:25 pm
On Feb. 4, West Street Elementary School held a fundraiser for the American Red Cross disaster relief fund to help victims of the tornadoes in Florida and the widespread fires in California. Children were asked to donate a dollar to enter a coloring contest and, if at least $200 was raised, then Principal Mr. Mong would have to kiss a goat (this year's leadership theme is country/farm).
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:30 am
Dr. Karen Kwandrans has been promoted to the position of vice president for government and community relations at Niagara University.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The pilot project to fit three Grand Island school buses with stop arm cameras is now tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 18, not the end of March, as was reported in last week's newspaper.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2025 09:05 pm
When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Western New York's largest multidisciplinary venue, continues celebrating its 30th anniversary season with "30 Years of Memorable Experiences." This milestone season honors UBCFA's legacy, highlights its evolution, and brings together audiences through dynamic performances and diverse activities at the heart of UB's arts community.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:35 am
Remote learning programs offered by the University at Buffalo have again been ranked among the very best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 09:50 am
Calling all aspiring theater and musical theater students: Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to host the first annual WNY unified college auditions and college fair.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School have announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for December 2024.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is excited to announce that two of its most highly anticipated seasons have arrived: "Girl Scout Cookie Season" and summer camp registration!
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 12:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2025-26 academic year is now open. Applications are due by May 1, and must be submitted online.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the opening of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:15 pm
Congratulations to this year's winners of the annual Grand Island/Dispatch holiday coloring contest.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Local charity Totally Buffalo Cares is bringing some Christmas joy to elementary school kids in Niagara Falls this week. As part of its "Make a Case for Kids" campaign, the charity will be handing out gifts, hats and gloves to four local elementary schools in the Cataract City along with the help of Santa and his elves.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:55 am
The afternoon of Dec. 6 was cold and windy and the water was a chilly 45 degrees when a group of Grand Island High School students, teachers and friends plunged into Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Lewiston-Porter High School senior Ava Wylke, center, was recognized with the Jr. Community Quarterback Award for her work in raising awareness and funds for The Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. Through her fundraiser at Queen B's Cottage - and from donations from family, friends, local businesses, and the kindness of complete strangers - she raised $5,150.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
Are youth and young adults experiencing a vaping epidemic? According to a recent survey conducted by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo for the New York State Quitline, 64% of licensed health care professionals throughout the state say "Yes."
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:20 pm
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces "Tradition Now," a landmark exhibition showcasing the enduring and transformative power of cultural heritage.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center (IEC) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its certification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. The prestigious honor was awarded based on the IEC's commitment to the Leader in Me process, which emphasizes universally valued principles, such as effective communication, goal-setting, and leadership.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The Saturday after Thanksgiving isn't just the second day of the Christmas shopping season. It also is Small Business Saturday, a day for shoppers to show appreciation for the small businesses that are considered the backbone of this nation's economy.
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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:25 am
The new Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy (NCLEA) is officially open following a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at the new facility located on the campus of SUNY Niagara. The building is a partnership between the county, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and SUNY Niagara, with funding for the $8.3 million project coming from both the county and state, along with a contribution from the City of Niagara Falls.
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