Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Longtime Western New York congressman Brian Higgins kicked off his first week as president and CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center by laying out his plans and vision to build on the institution's success. The leadership role includes oversight of Shea's Performing Arts Center, a theater campus that includes Shea's Buffalo Theatre; Shea's 710 Theatre; and Shea's Smith Theatre.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the six designated 2024 "Free Fishing Days" in New York will take place on: Feb. 17-18 (Presidents' Day weekend), June 29-30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Forget, for a moment, that we're in the dead of winter, maybe even suffering a touch of the seasonal blues. Here's a story about farming on Grand Island to warm your hearts and stomachs and send the winter doldrums packing.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 05:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in supportive housing funding to serve older adults, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, veterans and chronically homeless families, and individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 04:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the digital "Share Your Story" project and invited the public to share stories, photos and videos reminiscing on their experiences at New York state parks and historic sites. The multimedia campaign will run throughout 2024 in celebration of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's centennial.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 11:00 am
As February opens, long-awaited service changes are now moving ahead with Modern Disposal Services - welcome news for Town of Lewiston residents.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
Today, Live Nation announced the return of "Lawnie Pass," giving fans access to some of the most incredible concerts at select local amphitheaters this summer. With "Lawnie Pass," fans will have guaranteed general admission lawn seating and "Fast Lane" access to shows all summer long at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
The Uncrowned Queens Institute has debuted a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum, "Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies," which shares the stories, wisdom and insights of Buffalo's community elders.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state's new farm employer overtime credit advance portal, which is now open for farmers to register and begin preparing the documents they will need to apply for reimbursement.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2024 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the crane lift of its 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, supplied by GE Healthcare, into the newly constructed MRI suite located in the Heart Center of Niagara.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday highlighted budget investments in the Western New York region.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 11:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield got down to business for 2024 with its reorganizational meeting on Jan. 2. Town Board members unanimously approved the following actions for 2024:
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 11:00 am
At a short meeting Tuesday, the Village of Lewiston Zoning Board of Appeals granted four variances to Ellicott Development on behalf of the Buffalo company's Center Street plaza.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 05:10 pm
On National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, Jan. 26, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is urging taxpayers to review their eligibility for earned income tax credits (EITC).
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 08:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets has announced the official launch of the new Tops Markets specialty pharmacy program. A press release stated, "The expanded specialty pharmacy services will provide more convenient and personalized care for patients living with chronic and complex medical conditions."
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Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:40 pm
The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage, as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:40 pm
More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a public meeting will kick off the scoping process for phase three of the removal of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Those numbers can be reduced by empowering passengers to speak up for their safety when in a dangerous driving situation. That's why AAA Western and Central New York is participating in National Passenger Safety Week, Jan. 21-28, 2024.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, up one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.42. The New York state average is $3.26, down two cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.51.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
As we continue to celebrate the start of a fresh new year, here at Tops we are excited to announce the advances we continue to make not only in our day-to-day efforts to adopt practices that help protect our environment, but also efforts that will make a lifelong impact.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2024 11:00 am
AAA is reporting an increase in call volume for dead batteries as temperatures fall. On Thursday, AAA call volume for the Western and Central New York region (Buffalo, Rochester, Central New York) reached a typical January day in just 16 hours, rather than a 24-hour span.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2024 10:10 am
Extreme temperatures, ice, snow and high winds have made already traumatizing circumstances for individuals experiencing homelessness even worse, said officials at Niagara Gospel Mission.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7.6 million is available to eligible organizations through round 2 of New York Food for New York Families (NYFNYF).
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to remove barriers for perspective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 11:05 am
Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state's cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data recently released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2024 10:55 am
Upon the two-year anniversary of mobile sports wagering in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the state has collected more than $1.55 billion in taxes on such bets, most of it to be used for education.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
I would like to take this opportunity to share some thoughts for 2024 and my four-year term. First and foremost, I ask for patience to get through the transition and see exactly where our priorities are.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
Looking over the past year, much has been accomplished in our town. Many of our accomplishments were aided with the help of ARPA funds (federal funds provided to municipalities to assist in the recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic).
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
In 2023, much was accomplished at the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, with much more planned for 2024.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
One of the best things about being an angler on the Niagara Frontier is the vast species and fishing opportunities the area has to offer. It is only fitting that the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo also has diversity in its show offerings.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:10 pm
With less than 100 days to go before the state's first total eclipse in nearly a century, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers - and the state's expected hundreds of thousands of visitors - on "plans to ensure a safe, enjoyable and awe-inspiring experience."
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially announced which agencies will be receiving support from our Community Care fund this year.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
Wheatfield Town Justice Angela Stamm-Philipps has announced her candidacy for Niagara County Family Court judge. This is a newly created position that will be in addition to the two Family Court judges currently serving Niagara County.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 04:45 pm
Alzheimer's disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 410,000 New Yorkers today, according to the Alzheimer's Association. So, as you contemplate your new year's resolutions for 2024, consider taking steps to maintain and improve your cognitive function.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 02:50 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Monday highlighted milestones the Taste NY program reached during its 10th anniversary year, 2023, as the state celebrated with a series of events and special promotions.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2024 11:00 am
As a small business owner on Grand Island, Peter Marston Jr. brings a much different perspective to the office of town supervisor, which he officially began on Monday after being sworn in by New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2024 11:00 am
Peter Marston, who was inaugurated at a ceremony Monday at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club, said that collaboration, fiscal responsibility and careful growth are some of the priorities he has as town supervisor.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 11:00 am
Work is no longer the future for three new Town of Niagara board members.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 10:40 am
To enhance primary care offerings in Western New York, UBMD Physicians' Group has launched UBMD Primary Care, which combines UBMD Family Medicine and the division of internal medicine-pediatrics of UBMD Internal Medicine.
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