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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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:20 am
This holiday season, Castellani Art Museum invites guests to experience "Beyond Numbers: Mathematical Patterns, Shapes, and Flow," a captivating exhibition that explores the profound connection between art and mathematics.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc., a 501(c)(3) (DSA Niagara), has recently ventured into a new initiative in collaboration with the Lewiston Public Library: The Chapter's Coffee Café and Snack Bar.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
Mark Laurrie, superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District, is working with the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, and 16 other superintendents to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Laurrie was selected to serve as a volunteer leader for the AHA's Eastern States Superintendent Council.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:45 pm
The Mason FOREVER Foundation and scholarships are in honor of Mason Sawyer Monteleone. He was interdisciplinary health science major student at the University of Florida in Tallahassee, when he tragically died in a car accident at the age of 21.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:00 am
The Wheatfield Lions recently accepted a number of pediatric cancer Lego brick kits from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute for distribution to area child cancer patents.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike, honored the University at Buffalo with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University Award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus. UB has received the bronze-level award for the past 12 years.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state awarded about $100 million in grants to support free and low-cost afterschool programs serving nearly 40,000 children in high-need areas statewide. State officials from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) also participated in the 25th annual "Lights on Afterschool" initiative today by visiting programs in New York City and the Capital Region.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Buffalo Sabres Learn to Play, presented by D'Youville University, is partnering with Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch, and their foundations The Rasmus Dahlin Foundation and The AT9 Foundation, as part of the new Captain's Crew program.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State University of New York, the City University of New York and over 50 private colleges and universities throughout New York have again come together to offer free application opportunities for high school seniors during state College Application Month.
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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 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a significant milestone in New York's Tuition Assistance Program. Following the increase in income thresholds secured in the fiscal year 2025 budget, more than 40,000 newly eligible New York state students have already submitted TAP applications for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 10:10 am
The Francis Center held "A Night of Jazz" on Saturday inside the Stella Niagara dining room. A full house was entertained by the Ladies' First Sextet as sponsored by the Maid of the Mist, and enjoyed a charcuterie display prepared by Personal Touch, auctions, a raffle, and a gift card board.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Birthdays are something to celebrate, especially in the eyes of a child. It is sad that, due to the rising cost of groceries, a birthday cake may be an expense a struggling family cannot afford.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:50 pm
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can be an effective mechanism for reaching people who otherwise avoid information about colorectal cancer screening or other health messaging.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Officials gathered Tuesday morning at the University at Buffalo to break ground on Russell L. Agrusa Hall, a new student-focused engineering building on North Campus.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara University, in collaboration with local stakeholders, announced the release of the "Within Mid-City Niagara Falls Housing and Community Assessment and Public Web Mapping Tool," on Sept. 13, in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the university's campus.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2024 09:40 pm
The Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) recently announced the appointment of Cara Biddlecom as the new CEO. A Western New York native, former Girl Scout, and experienced public health leader, Biddlecom brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a deep commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
The start of a new school year is upon us and, along with that, comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Francis Center presents "A Night of Jazz," featuring Ladies' First Sextet, from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Stella Niagara.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Forty-four students from under-resourced communities completed hands-on internships with the New York Power Authority last week and made presentations to show the new career skills they learned while completing energy projects that will benefit the utility industry.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2024 07:00 am
The IKE Carrier Strike Group (CSG) returned to Norfolk, Virginia, after a historic nine-month combat deployment to U.S. 5th Fleet on July 14. On-board was Grand Island native Lt. Carlee Conway. She was part of Fighter Strike squadron, VFA-32, the "Fighting Swordsmen."
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
A $25,000 Springboard grant will allow the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) to pilot a group coaching program for local small-business owners in its M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs program.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Today, the University at Buffalo announced the largest fundraising campaign in university history - and the largest in the history of the State University of New York system - has successfully closed due to the generosity of alumni and friends.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:45 am
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors announced Anna Blickwedehl of West Seneca is the recipient of the 2024 Carol Calato Jazz Scholarship.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
At some point, likely during the warmer months of 1849, laborers began digging a trench on an empty lot on what was then Michigan "Street" in the City of Buffalo. This builder's trench was a temporary workspace to accommodate masons laying the limestone foundation for a new church.
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