Wed, Jan 29th 2025 08:00 am
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at 6:56 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a commercial structure fire at the Wilson Lakeside Market, located at 337 Lake St., in the Village of Wilson.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 12:15 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Matthew J. Reis as chair of the 2025 event.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state's ongoing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and facilitate early detection - particularly on New York farms.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
This National Peanut Butter Day, FeedMore WNY is calling on its community partners to "spread the love" by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns, in collaboration with the WNY Law Center, proposed a resolution to the Erie County Legislature seeking to amend the Erie County Tax Act.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center proudly hosted a special ceremony in its Scott Bieler Family Foundation Training and Innovation Center to honor Ann Flack's extraordinary career upon her retirement from NFMMC. After over six decades of unwavering dedication, Ann leaves a remarkable legacy of service, compassion and excellence in patient care.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:40 pm
A blast of winter weather continues to hit Western and Central New York. AAA is reporting high call volume, with 40% of requests for battery jump starts given frigid temperatures.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
On Jan. 18, at approximately 12:44 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communication center received a 911 call reporting an abandoned dog in a dumpster behind Nelson's Café, 2298 River Road. Deputies responded and were able to retrieve the dog. The dog was turned over to the care of SPCA agent Rinehart.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative is taking place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
Property tax levy growth for New York's school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 11:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is excited to host The Premier 2025, its 20th annual black-tie fundraising gala, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 10:40 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is inviting local business owners and community leaders to an informational Zoom session to learn more about the New York State Excelsior Jobs Program. This initiative offers private businesses significant tax incentives to encourage job creation and economic growth in Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:15 pm
As her fifth proposal as part of her affordability agenda for the 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic initiative to ensure every single one of New York's over 2.7 million students can receive breakfast and lunch for free at school.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:10 pm
Contributions from the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams - as well as the teams they are playing this weekend, the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans - and NFL Foundation will support communities affected by the wildfires.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2025 02:20 pm
Niagara University has received $9.2 million in federal funding to address barriers to digital equity faced by low-income individuals, aging populations, individuals with disabilities, and historically marginalized populations throughout the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis. Recent data from the USDA office highlights increasing food insecurity in New York, with more than 12% of households struggling to provide enough food for their families - increasing a full percentage point from last year.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
At Tuesday's reorganizational meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council unanimously voted to appoint Alderman-at-Large Joe Lavey Jr. as the new council president, succeeding Frank DiBernardo, who had led the legislative body since 2023.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced John A. Rudes, 29, of North Tonawanda, pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the application period for a record-level $379.5 million to fund programs and services for victims and survivors of crime for three years beginning Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $1,500 from the Maguire Family of Dealerships.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
After retiring from a 30-year career in the private sector, I transitioned to public service via elected office knowing it would not be a long second career.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:50 am
The American Red Cross announces Niagara County blood drives for January.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
On Christmas, the Buffalo City Mission held its annual "Hambone Express" delivery program. One hundred and fifty volunteering families gathered at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise to deliver more than 3,300 hot meals to those facing homelessness and poverty across Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.03, down a cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.12. The New York State average is $3.12, down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.37.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 09:35 am
The Niagara Region division of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will illuminate Niagara Falls tonight in red, white and blue in tribute to the life of President Jimmy Carter.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:25 pm
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, parts of Erie County saw its first significant snowfall of the season. Since then, additional lake-effect snow systems have passed through our region, with the southern and central parts of the county receiving significant accumulation.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:20 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. received approval Thursday from the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. This is the first increase to National Fuel's base delivery rates in New York since 2017 and only the second increase in 16 years.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Citizens of Lewiston and members of the Tuscarora Nation gathered at dawn on Dec. 19 to commemorate a pivotal moment in their shared history. The ceremony, held at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, marked 211 years since Tuscarora natives saved dozens of Lewiston settlers during a British attack in the War of 1812.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Imagine this scenario: A family is gathered around exchanging presents. There is one last gift tucked away. You hand the present to a child, and he or she opens it to find a puppy or kitten. The tears of happiness start flowing and the big smiles on all involved will be forever captured in photos and video. The pet immediately becomes a cherished member of the family.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 09:30 am
Kenmore Mercy Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a national industry watchdog organization that collects and reports safety data for hospitals across the country to help consumers make more informed health care decisions. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Office of Mental Health has announced the launch of "Be Well," a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Yorkers better understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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