Mon, May 2nd 2022 10:30 am
"HOPE Day," the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, is set for Wednesday, May 11, across Western New York. The first $75,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, with gifts from donors who wish to remain anonymous, in the ongoing effort to reach 2022's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith." Appeal 2022 has currently raised $7,759,477, or 81% of its goal to date.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2022 11:00 am
High water levels on Lake Ontario are again making news.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2022 10:00 am
In August 2013, Lewiston resident Angelo Sarkees put into action an idea he had for some time. A recent retiree, Sarkees began collecting bottles and cans at the Lewiston Jazz Festival, with the idea of turning them in to raise funds for local Niagara County food pantries. So began his "Deposits 4 Food" initiative.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2022 08:45 am
Destination Niagara USA is set to host a group of top outdoor media professionals for the Greater Niagara Spring Outdoor Media event, May 1-6. This popular event has been held for more than two decades, and highlights the fisheries of Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. Anglers will target species including smallmouth bass, walleye, trout and salmon using a variety of fishing methods.
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Tue, Apr 26th 2022 02:45 pm
On Tuesday, the Buffalo City Mission received a $27,605 donation from Northtown Subaru as part of Northtown Automotive Companies' "Share the Love" campaign.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative hosted "Walk With Us," a 5K wellness walk, Sunday at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. The walk offered an opportunity for community members to participate in physical activity and raise awareness around mental health and living a healthy lifestyle through connectivity.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:10 pm
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Erie County meets the indicators for a "high" coronavirus level. This level is based on the number of new daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents over seven days, new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population (seven-day total), and percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients (seven-day average).
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1,968,275 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The funding is awarded to provide relief for some expenses incurred during the height of the pandemic.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:50 am
Ruth Sass passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:15 am
Town of Niagara residents living near the site of a proposed Amazon warehouse spoke up Tuesday as officials continue planning for next month's site plan review.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for April. All households participating in SNAP - including those already at the maximum level of benefits - will receive a supplemental allotment this month, which will result in New York state's economy receiving roughly $232 million in federal funding.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2022 04:15 pm
The Department of Environmental Conservation announced the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been found in multiple wild bird species in several areas of New York state. No known HPAI human infections are documented in the U.S., and according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these recent cases of HPAI do not present an immediate public health concern.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2022 10:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a new round of public service advertisements in the "Cannabis Conversations" campaign, New York's first public education initiative focused on informing New Yorkers on the state's cannabis law. This wave of the campaign goes into more depth on the dangers of impaired driving, the risks of youth cannabis use, how to safely store cannabis in a home, and how to respectfully consume cannabis in public.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
On Tuesday, April 26, 26 Shirts will celebrate the completion of 10 volumes of shirts and more than $1.4 million raised to date for local charities and families in need.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it is aware of numerous telephone scams targeting residents nationwide. It stated:
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an advisory to landlords reminding them that they cannot raise rents if they accepted or plan to accept funding from the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which was recently expanded in the state's budget.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.08, down 3 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York state average is $4.18, down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 07:00 am
Spring is here, which means it is time to start thinking about gardening and planting flowers and trees.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 11:00 am
The iconic white letterboard sign at the Center Street and Portage Road corner of Academy Park met its demise a few weeks ago. A windstorm rendered what was left of the marker unusable.
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Thu, Apr 14th 2022 07:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement in response to current conditions at the USS The Sullivans:
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Thu, Apr 14th 2022 07:35 pm
Earlier this week, the coronavirus case rate per 100,000 residents over seven days exceeded 200, which is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention threshold to move a community into a "medium" COVID-19 level. As reported COVID-19 cases are increasing locally and statewide, the Erie County Department of Health is sharing CDC safety recommendations.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 05:35 pm
Late Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced, "I have accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective immediately. While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as lieutenant governor. New Yorkers deserve absolute confidence in their government, and I will continue working every day to deliver for them."
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 05:05 pm
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, along with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center staff, wore blue on Tuesday to show support for the essential work needed to ensure a safe future for all children.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 12:05 pm
Following the passage of a New York state budget that included a 16-cent reduction per gallon in state gas taxes beginning June 1, several Niagara County legislators are looking to provide additional relief to motorists from the county sales tax.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:45 pm
Too many of New York school districts' mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill, chairman of the Community Safety & Security Committee, presented a proclamation to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Undersheriff Michael Dunn and Director of Emergency Communications Marc Kasprzak, in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated April 10-16.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, down 8 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York state average is 4.22, down 7 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced multiple tax relief investments in the fiscal year 2023 budget. The enacted budget includes tax relief for the middle class, small businesses and homeowners to provide more cash for working families across the state.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 10:55 am
Over the weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced highlights of what her team called an "historic" fiscal year 2023 budget, which "blends record investments into the long-term future of New York along with significant one-time aid to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented fiscal responsibility."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced more than 70 million over-the-counter coronavirus tests have been distributed, to date, by New York state, as part of the administration's ongoing efforts to keep New Yorkers protected throughout the pandemic.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 10:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets is once again partnering with JDRF (formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) as it embarks on a 52nd year to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 10:10 am
The Erie County Department of Health is announcing updates to its coronavirus testing sites.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2022 06:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Niagara Frontier Transit Authority will receive $30,962,912 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration for fiscal year 2022. Thanks to a historic $20 billion national investment in public transit included in the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
The Niagara Orleans Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC), often referred to as the Land Bank, will host a free workshop on Tuesday, April 12, for landlords interested in better understanding their rights and responsibilities at it relates to fair housing. The event will feature guest speakers Stephen Haagsma of Housing Opportunities Made Equal.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent update to COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations, and New York State Department of Health approval, the Erie County Department of Health is offering free second booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines to all who are eligible.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:40 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti is announced the 2022 Niagara County correction officer examination enrollment period has begun.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday announced Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, a Clifton Park resident, is taking over duties as the commander of the 5,900-member New York Air National Guard, the aerial militia arm of the New York National Guard.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 02:55 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski were joined by Sarah Diina of ConnectLife to raise the ConnectLife flag outside the Niagara County Courthouse in recognition of April as National Donate Life Month.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 11:25 am
The Village of Lewiston intends to pass along its accrued savings to residents.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:05 am
The New York State Department of State recently announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development within New York's northern border region. Competitive grant funding is available for qualified projects within New York's 28 federally designated Northern Border Regional Commission counties.
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