Fri, Sep 29th 2023 09:35 am
The Women's International Network of Utility Professionals returned to its New York roots this week. To mark the organization's 100th anniversary, WiNUP presented its annual conference at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2023 09:45 pm
FeedMore WNY has reached nearly two-thirds of its fundraising goal to establish a permanent home for the organization and build brighter futures for Western New Yorkers of all ages experiencing food insecurity and joblessness. With this milestone reached, FeedMore WNY is kicking off the public phase of its campaign and inviting the community to participate in this critical project.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 05:00 pm
Community Missions will once again present its annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Traveling can be blissful, inspiring and restorative. Traveling with kids - let's face it - can be challenging. AAA travel advisers say with enough planning and creativity, traveling with kids can be successful, not stressful!
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
Sophia Brielle Benintende of Williamsville was a fierce, philanthropic 9-year-old girl who bravely fought an aggressive and rare type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Sophia passed away on May 9, after an extraordinarily courageous two-year battle. Her passion for helping others continues to live on through her nonprofit pediatric cancer organization, Sophia the Fierce Inc.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara held its annual Sea Lion 5K on Saturday morning.
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Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 02:30 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara held its annual awards breakfast and campaign kickoff on Friday, Sept. 22, at Niagara Riverside Resort, serving as the official start to its annual campaign and honoring local individuals and organizations who continue to make a difference in the Greater Niagara community.
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Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
In a year where, seemingly, very little happened, something extraordinary materialized in the Just Desserts by Aimee kitchen.
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Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston on Monday voted unanimously to use general fund reserve monies to pay for what was described as "unforeseen conditions" and "contingency costs" occurring with the Department of Public Works garage additions.
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Tue, Sep 19th 2023 09:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently broke ground on the new Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute at an event with Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York leadership, community stakeholders and elected officials in west Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 16th 2023 09:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced free child car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians will be available across the state during Child Passenger Safety Week, which starts Sunday, Sept. 17, and concludes with National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 23. The events are part of a yearlong safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies work together with various community safety partners to offer free fittings.
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Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:30 am
The Buffalo Sabres, in partnership with the Buffalo Common Council, will honor the late Rick Jeanneret, the iconic voice of the Buffalo Sabres, through the dedication of a trailblazing sign on Perry Street outside of KeyBank Center, the home of the Buffalo Sabres.
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Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:05 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" beer and pizza night fundraiser Thursday at the Brickyard Brewing Company.
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Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:00 am
The return of Monday's Lewiston Town Board monthly work session was brief but productive. With the Buffalo Bills "Monday Night Football" game approaching, members whisked through two public hearings and approved local laws; heard a presentation by the Lewiston Council on the Arts; and discussed plans for holiday ice rink activities.
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Thu, Sep 14th 2023 06:05 pm
In preparation for Sunday's Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia announced a number of pre- and post-game traffic advisories intended to assist fans planning to attend the game, as new stadium construction continues.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:40 pm
As professional football returns to stadiums across the country, Damar Hamlin is speaking out to encourage fans everywhere to be ready in a cardiac emergency.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum will be temporarily closing for one month, closing on Sept. 14, and reopening on Oct. 18, to conduct its annual maintenance week and install a new exhibit.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 11:00 am
The North Tonawanda City Market wants to be the top farmers market in the nation. And the market manager and city mayor are asking for the support of the market's customers and fans to help it win.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
As part of the National Federation of Just Communities national conference in Buffalo this week, members on Wednesday took a daytrip to Lewiston. Their tour bus stopped at the Freedom Crossing Monument on Water Street, and they were greeted by Sally and Josiah Tryon (aka Eva Nicklas and Tim Henderson). The two Lewiston legends recounted tales of first coming to the village, efforts to lead people to freedom, and the story behind Susan Geissler's famed bronze statue.
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Wed, Sep 6th 2023 10:20 am
Fifteen New York National Guard soldiers and airmen are headed to the Republic of South Africa on Friday, Sept. 8, to compete in the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition.
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Wed, Sep 6th 2023 10:20 am
Niagara Hospice announced its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon has been named in Top 10 Destination Half Marathons Around the World by Outdoors Wire powered by USA Today Sports.
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Tue, Sep 5th 2023 02:35 pm
On Friday, electronics recycler Sunnking presented a $9,875.01 check to Camp Good Days and Special Times, a nonprofit organization helping children and families with cancer. The funds were raised as a part of Sunnking's 13th annual "e-Scrap for Camp" fundraiser. The company saw 323 area businesses participate in the electronics recycling donation drive between Buffalo and Rochester.
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Mon, Sep 4th 2023 07:00 am
Life Without Limbs and Kingdom Bound Ministries have announced three nights of inspiration and hope when motivational speaker Nick Vujicic brings his "Rise Victorious" events to Buffalo this September. The free events will come to Eastern Hills Church in Williamsville on Thursday, Sept. 28; Elim Christian Festival in Buffalo on Sept. 29; and Life Church Buffalo in West Seneca on Sept. 30. All three events are open to the public.
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Thu, Aug 31st 2023 08:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. With school buses back on the roads, commuters should give themselves extra time and be prepared for bus traffic. Motorists should also be cognizant of less-experienced students drivers returning to high school and college.
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Thu, Aug 31st 2023 07:00 pm
The Alzheimer's Association is inviting Niagara County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the Alzheimer's Association "Walk to End Alzheimer's" on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Reservoir State Park. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the opening ceremony and walk at 11 a.m.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:25 pm
The absurd acrobatics of France's Cirque Inextremiste were on full display Sunday night, as the troupe brought "Exit" to Artpark in Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:00 pm
It was a magnificent weekend for the annual Northwest Lewiston Jazz Festival.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 03:50 pm
They call it the "most entertaining two hours in Lewiston," and this year will feature the first time two former champion teams will face off in a battle of wits, skill and speed at "Lewiston Jeopardy." The event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Brickyard Brewing Company. Not to be underestimated, two other teams with vast knowledge of Lewiston's culture and history will be looking to steal the crown from the former champs.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 09:15 am
An environmental group plans a Community Victory Garden near where toxics from Tonawanda Coke's smokestacks once violated federal clean air standards and sickened those who lived nearby.
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Tue, Aug 22nd 2023 12:55 pm
On Tuesday, the North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch unveiled the new and improved "Imagination Station," a community toy box where residents can stop by and take or leave toys, games or arts and crafts.
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Mon, Aug 21st 2023 07:00 am
The Women's Respite Program, a nonprofit organization under the Francis Center umbrella, will host a weekend just for moms with kids on the autism spectrum. The event will take place Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
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Mon, Aug 21st 2023 07:00 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the 25th annual "Kidz 'N' Kites" event to take place on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:35 am
Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church has reached out to youths this summer with two special programs: Vacation Bible School (VBS) - and cooking.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:20 am
Windows recently installed at the Frontier House are per specification, Loretta Frankovitch said Monday.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:00 am
Over the course of its first two decades in Lewiston, about the only thing that's changed at the Brickyard Pub & BBQ is the location of the bar.
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Thu, Aug 17th 2023 07:00 am
The revival and restoration of Lewiston's iconic landmark, the Frontier House, is the focus of this year's awards, which will be presented by the Historical Association at the annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:35 am
The Buffalo History Museum's summer concert series, "Party on the Portico," returns for a final 2023 show this Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring The Damone Jackson Outcome and Smac!.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The six-week course is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, beginning Sept. 8, at the North Tonawanda Public Library.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 11:00 am
Mayor Anne Welch said there is a good reason for the delay: "The back of the property eroded and needed a retaining wall" above neighboring Onondaga Street.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 10:00 am
The Town of Porter cut the ribbon Wednesday for what could be best described as one the most technologically advanced outdoor exercise facilities of its kind.
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