Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
With eight days remaining until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service recommends that voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:05 pm
As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, in partnership with MOD-PAC Folding Cartons and Stock Packaging, is honored to offer free admission for retired and active-duty members of our armed forces on Saturday, Nov. 9, and on Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11).
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with Niagara Pride, on Friday unveiled a new interpretive panel on Goat Island commemorating highlights in New York state's LGBTQ+ history, including the first legal wedding that took place in Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:55 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1,000,000 state grant for Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. This funding will allow for the creation of three major projects: a new dog park; ADA beach access; and an additional, accessible playground.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:45 pm
To raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment during internationally recognized Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a new trail etiquette initiative launching to ensure public safety on the agency's over 2,000 miles of trails statewide, including the 750-mile Empire State Trail and the many locally managed trails it encompasses.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 12th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
Early voting for this November's elections begins this Saturday, Oct. 26, at five early voting locations across Niagara County, according to the Niagara County Board of Elections. Any registered voter may go to any of the locations during the early voting period.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Oct. 19 was National Move Over Day, recognized on the third Saturday of October every year. This year, New York's "Slow Down/Move Over law" expanded to include disabled vehicles that are parked on the shoulder of a controlled access highway or parkway, requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching a disabled vehicle.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Let us be the first to say that New York state's tourism industry needs short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) to be successful. A record 303 million travelers visited the great state of New York in 2023, and they need places to stay. But for New York's tourism industry to be successful and sustainable, we need a better system to manage the growth of the short-term rental industry.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 04:25 pm
A new economic impact report conducted by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI), and The National Heritage Trust finds the annual GDP of New York state parks and historic sites amounted to $3.7 billion in 2021. This economic impact rivals that of the state's agricultural sector, which generated $3.3 billion during the same year (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis).
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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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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 11:00 am
The City of North Tonawanda released its preliminary 2025 budget of $45,420,116.36 on Oct. 1. The budget expands from NT's adopted expenditures of $44,082,156 and revenues of $43,247,289 in 2024.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Recreation Department are partnering with Friends of Youngstown to hold a nonperishable food and toiletries drive to benefit the give and take table located at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick Building.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2024 07:50 pm
On Tuesday, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Sharief R. McBroom, 21, of Buffalo, was sentenced before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 22 years to life in prison.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2024 04:25 pm
The Poloncarz administration today presented the proposed 2025 Erie County budget and accompanying four-year plan to the Erie County Legislature.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams, which supports Gov. Kathy Hochul's efforts to assist communities affected by these disasters.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2024 07:00 am
A couple of residents with concerns about Town Board issues livened up Monday's Town Board meeting.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:00 pm
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
Wheatfield Town Board members received the tentative budget for 2025 at their Oct. 7 regular meeting from Clerk Kathleen Harrington-McDonell.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
In a move eerily perfect for the season, a long-tabled Town of Niagara-based housing development proposal is being brought back from the grave this month.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:25 am
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Thursday announced a new events feature and refreshed icon design for the New York State Parks "Explorer."
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 11:55 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced a jury found Savon R. Stewart, 30, of Buffalo, guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony). Jurors rendered their decision earlier today after approximately 40 minutes of deliberation following a six-day trial, convicting the defendant of the sole count in the indictment.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:50 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.17 as of Sunday, down 5 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.75. As of Sunday, the New York state average is $3.22, down 3 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.87.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:50 pm
Niagara University students will have additional places to collaborate and engage with peers and faculty, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the renovation of several learning spaces in Glynn Hall, one of the four premier buildings in Niagara University's heritage footprint.
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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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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 10:05 am
Friends of Muhammad Z. Zaman and members of the wider Buffalo art community are coming together to host a special art sale and benefit at Hunt Gallery/Beebe's at the Gallery.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Poloncarz administration today performed its Erie County charter-mandated action of submitting Erie County's major revenues and expenses report to the Erie County comptroller, a procedural action that must take place no later than Oct. 1 as the administration prepares to release the proposed 2025 budget.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:15 pm
Sportsmen will now be able to hunt big game by rifle in Niagara County with the signing of Senate bill S.8382B by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:10 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced Hadley Exhibits has been selected as the 61st Senate District Small Business of the Month for September. Ryan presented Hadley President and CEO Ted Johnson with a New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of the local company's 101 years of growth and success.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said his office has been made aware of a scam targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages. Jastrzemski said this scam has been going after customers of tolling agencies across the country that persuades them to enter personal and/or financial information on a phony website - and it appears E-ZPass customers are now the latest targets.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA President and CEO John Percy has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
Gov. Hochul on Monday announced the launch of the Main Street Capital Program, a new $10 million fund that will provide qualifying start-up and early-stage companies with access to affordable term loans up to $100,000.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The weather outside may be warm and sunny, but the Town of Niagara Highway Department has one of its eyes on the future. The cold, blowing, snowy kind.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year. The infected resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 08:05 pm
Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader, on Tuesday announced an unprecedented and historic series of major awards totaling $360 million to 82 nonprofit organizations in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. This commitment nearly doubles Golisano's lifetime giving, bringing the total to $775 million, with more to be expected. The announcement was made at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 08:00 pm
Merton K. Wiepert, longtime councilman and supervisor for the Town of Porter, co-owner of Wiepert's Service Station, and devoted family man, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness on Sept. 16, 2024. He was 85 years old.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has upgraded Erie County's credit rating to "AA" and pronounced the county's rating outlook as "positive" in the county's most recent ratings assessment, announced by Fitch on Monday.
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