Fri, Jun 7th 2024 12:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 32-year-old Abouycea D. Thornton of Niagara Falls was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to 20 years to life in prison.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced awards totaling over $60,000 to eight Western New York nonprofit organizations for the 2024 granting cycle.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide "Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack" scan campaign to help ensure school-aged children continue to have access to adequate food during the summer months when they lose access to free and reduced-price school lunches.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 07:00 am
A Relay For Life luminaria ceremony will be held from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, outside of Lewiston-Porter High School on Creek Road.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
A group of volunteers in Youngstown and the Town of Porter has organized a planning committee, called "River, Trails, Roads and Rails," to gather community input and develop plans to build bicycle and recreation-friendly trails from Joseph Davis State Park to Fort Niagara State Park.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week" enforcement crackdown starts Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a monthlong information campaign as part of its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
The Town of Porter "Hometown Heroes" banners are returning for 2024; enjoyable weather is once again upon us; and the annual Ransomville Flag Day Parade and Community Faire will return to the hamlet starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services (ECDSS), in collaboration with the Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), announced the return of the annual Elder Law Day event on Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott on Millersport Highway in Amherst.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the 33rd annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12. This year's event will take place at the picturesque Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown, offering participants a delightful day on the greens for in support of Women's Health Services of Niagara.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 04:25 pm
Shake Shack is thrilled to announce that it is expanding to The Boulevard in Amherst in 2025.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual military and veteran resource brunch for active and retired service members and their families, Saturday, June 15. The free event will be held at the George F. Lamm-American Legion Post 622, located at 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the program will begin at 11 a.m.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 09:30 am
The "100 Deadliest Days" is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. AAA coined the phrase after examining troubling data regarding fatal crashes among teen drivers.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 09:25 am
The Niagara USA 250th committee, created to coordinate local celebrations, to garner interest in Niagara County's rich history, and to strengthen Niagara County's status as a heritage tourism destination for our nation's 250th birthday in 2026, has received $7,500 from the Niagara County Legislature to fund initial planning activities.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 05:35 pm
Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types - especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets - are vital to people counting on blood products for critical medical procedures.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 11:10 am
On Tuesday, May 21 from 10:15-10:30 p.m., Niagara Falls will be illuminated red - the official color of the travel industry - in support of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 19-25.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce the sale of adorable Plushie Bears as a unique fundraiser for Oishei Children's Hospital. On sale until supplies last, these branded bears are a perfect way to show your support of the hospital and the wonderful work it does each and every day in Western New York.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:00 am
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced a new event, "Fitness on the Rink," will be coming to KeyBank Center from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, featuring a full evening of free fitness classes for the community.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 09:45 am
What are you doing the weekend of Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9? If you're interested in finding great deals on items you won't find anywhere else - in the world! - then we've got something special for you: The 32nd annual 10 Mile Garage Sale.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:25 pm
Empire State Development today announced the new Quicklee's Travel Center has officially opened in the Town of Niagara. The facility, at 6021 Porter Road, offers a convenience store, Tim Hortons restaurant, laser vehicle wash, and other amenities for tour bus drivers, travelers and the trucking community.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 01:50 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Friday, May 17, to benefit Western New York veterans. The Y is looking for donations of the following hygiene products at any of its six wellness centers: deodorant, nail clippers, bar soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, socks, shampoo and other hair care products.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 02:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or move young wildlife.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:20 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced New York's electric grid and its electric utilities are prepared for increased summer demand for electricity.
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Wed, May 15th 2024 01:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 100 older adults for their volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 14 in Albany, during Older Americans Month. New York's 59 county offices for the aging and their partners nominate older adults who have made their communities a better place for all through their outstanding volunteer and civic engagement efforts.
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Tue, May 14th 2024 02:55 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Curtis Griggs, age 38, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced this morning to spend the next 70 years in prison.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 12:10 pm
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is partnering with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to present a health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, in the mall's Center Court area.
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Fri, May 10th 2024 03:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 21-year-old Michael L. Stasiuk of Lancaster pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Lancaster Town Court Justice David S. Stabler to one count of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and one count of assault in the third degree (class "A" misdemeanors). He was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to continue participation in mental health treatment.
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Thu, May 9th 2024 02:15 pm
As New Yorkers gear up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recommends that all New Yorkers follow some basic tips to avoid barbecuing accidents and injuries. FASNY also urges everyone to never hesitate to call for help when needed.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $3 million for 64 projects her team said will protect water quality, prevent farmland conversion, boost public access for outdoor recreation, and conserve open space. The funding awarded through the conservation partnership program will support 44 not-for-profit land trusts across the state.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 01:55 pm
At 7:52 a.m. Monday, the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle accident, and one of the involved vehicles also striking a utility pole. The accident was reported to be in the area of Bond Lake on Lower Mountain Road in the Town of Lewiston.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with our law enforcement partners across the county (New York State Park Police, Niagara Falls Police Department, North Tonawanda Police Department, Town of Niagara Police Department, Lewiston Police Department, Middleport Police Department, Somerset Police Department, New York State Police, Lockport Police Department, Youngstown Police Department), announce the results of the recent traffic safety enforcement campaign focused on aggressive driving behaviors.
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Thu, May 2nd 2024 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced applications are open for the 43North annual pitch competition.
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Thu, May 2nd 2024 03:25 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance explained important steps taxpayers should take if they receive a letter or notice from the Tax Department asking for additional information about their tax return.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2024 03:35 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection provides consumers with important tips to avoid scams when moving. Moving your belongings can be a stressful process and, unfortunately, scammers use these situations to defraud consumers out of thousands of dollars by using deceptive business practices.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2024 03:35 pm
Kathy Lovett-McKeever has been named the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Buffalo 2024 Woman of Impact winner for her work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women, and improve health and well-being in the local community. In the U.S., cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 12:15 pm
Seven hundred New York Army National Guard soldiers will take part a multinational training exercise in Tunisia and Morocco in May.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 12:15 pm
A ceremony to dedicate a plaque in memory of the late Bruce Sutherland will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St. The plaque will be placed on the wall of the library at its front entrance.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced the North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring admission for the grand opening of Kiddieland on May 25.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2024 08:30 pm
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This growth was largely driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter.
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