Fri, Dec 6th 2024 12:55 pm
Before Tuesday's meeting of the Niagara County Legislature, the Niagara Falls Fire Department (NFFD) dropped off bags of toys in support of the Christmas Giving Tree located in the rotunda of the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:15 pm
Pain is not merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. Researchers now see chronic pain as a condition of its own, based on common mechanisms and shared biological, psychological and social consequences across different types of pain.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:15 pm
Erie County will host its first free rabies vaccine clinic in 2025, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 09:05 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced previously convicted arsonist Joseph Gains, age 61, of Niagara Falls, has plead guilty to another arson charge and will serve the next five to 10 years in prison.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 09:05 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Savon R. Stewart, 30, of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 25 years to life in prison.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 09:05 pm
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 2-6, 2024) is underway. The annual weeklong campaign aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community and safe behind the wheel.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club announced its CEO, Rebecca Vincheski, was awarded the Heart of the Region CEO of the Year Award for the Northeast Region of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This distinguished honor is a testament to her unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and dedication to serving youth in the Niagara Falls community and beyond.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 10:30 am
Following a successful inaugural year, and with the winter months finally setting in across this region, Assembly member Jon D. Rivera has announced a return of the winter clothing drive to support Lafayette International High School, Jericho Road and the refugees and new Americans who may find themselves unprepared for the challenges of a Buffalo winter.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
Newfane children's author Diana Tuorto and oil painter Ava Bucci will sign their latest picture book, "Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager," and Tuorto's other titles at Artisan Alley (2714 Main St., Newfane) during from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30).
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Sat, Nov 23rd 2024 12:40 am
Trotters participating in the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot can begin to pick up their pre-race packets on Monday, Nov. 25, at the Independent Health YMCA, located at 150 Tech Drive in Amherst.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Family Promise of WNY, an emergency family homeless shelter, has received a KeyBank Foundation Grant for $300,000 over the next three years.
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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:15 am
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Tuesday and authorized The Buffalo History Museum to transition its role from content creation and experience development to providing operational and support services for "Waterway of Change: A Complex Legacy of the Erie Canal," a new Erie Canal bicentennial visitor experience set to open in May 2025 at Canalside in Buffalo.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:55 am
General registration for the YMCA Turkey Trot ends this Friday, Nov. 15. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 16, the registration fee will increase to $49 per entry until the race sells out.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
For the 12th year, The Summit Federal Credit Union is supporting those in need in the Buffalo region this holiday season by supporting FeedMore WNY's "Plates of Thanks" initiative.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
The United States Air Force Band of Flight will be traveling to Buffalo this weekend for a series of free musical performances at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the band will perform three 30-minute sets inside the Naval Park's Hangar Building at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need will begin Monday, Nov. 18. Donations of new unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Schoellkopf Health Center, a 120-bed nursing home in downtown Niagara Falls, hosted a special Veterans Day luncheon Monday to honor its resident veterans for their service to our country, and provide an opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifices of those who wore the uniform.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:05 pm
Niagara University observed Veterans Day with a special celebration in honor of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., former president of Niagara University and founder of its veteran program, and Rev. Lt. Thomas M. Conway, a Navy chaplain and Niagara University alumnus who received the Navy Cross for giving his life to bring spirituality and peace to the crew of the USS Indianapolis.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:00 pm
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to raise awareness about the specialized, expert care Niagara Hospice provides in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will host its 28th annual "Cabin Fever" antique show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 22, 2025, at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 10:00 am
Just as physicians complete medical residencies to gain competencies in their chosen field of practice, nurse residencies are great way for new nurses to grow their clinical skills as they transition from students to experienced practitioners.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 01:40 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Timothy A. Austin, 37, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty, as charged, to the sole count in the indictment.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 05:35 pm
The Cheektowaga Historical Association has purchased Keith Gregor's Music Mall at 3350 Broadway, across the street from its current museum next to Cheektowaga Town Hall and in front of the Cheektowaga Senior Center.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:30 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works has announced a section of Braley Road, between Daniels Road and Route 425 (Wilson-Cambria Road) in the Town of Wilson, will be closed to all motorists, except local traffic, beginning Monday, Nov. 11. Detours signs to redirect motorists will be put in place.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:50 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning and the Urban Land Institute's Western New York Women's Leadership Initiative are hosting a talk on Nov. 14 by Lois Marie Gibbs, the retired environmental activist known for her work during the Love Canal crisis in Niagara Falls in the 1970s.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:45 pm
After 51 years of dedicated service to the Tonawandas, Twin Cities Meals on Wheels is partnering with FeedMore WNY to continue its rich tradition of providing high-quality, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara History Center will hold a Veterans Day program for children ages 7 to 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is excited to announce the launch of the Niagara County Resource Guide, a new tool designed to connect community members with vital local resources and services.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 11:55 am
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Niagara County Golf Course is now closed for the season.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:30 am
Women United of Greater Niagara is once again hosting annual personal hygiene drive, running throughout the month of November. This initiative aims to collect essential hygiene products to benefit the Mental Health Association in Niagara County.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:25 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process Nov. 4. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 2.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:45 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University invites the community to attend the WNY Citizen Emergency Preparedness Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, on the fourth floor of Glynn Hall on the NU campus.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:10 pm
Landmarks across Buffalo, including Buffalo Plaza, Buffalo City Hall and the Peace Bridge, together with more than 1,300 buildings and landmarks around the world, will be lighting up teal on Nov. 1 to raise Alzheimer's awareness as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) "Light the World in Teal" program. Nov. 1 marks the start of Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:05 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Keyondre Robertson, also known as "Kano," 22, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony) and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony).
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 05:55 pm
M&T Bank's Western New York Community Impact Week begins Monday, Oct. 28, with special volunteer efforts that will help people in need find warmth through new, handmade blankets and hats.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:15 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the start of construction for FeedMore WNY's new expansion project that will address the nonprofit's dire space constraints, enabling it to strengthen and grow its programs and build brighter futures for Western New Yorkers of all ages experiencing food insecurity and joblessness.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 07:00 am
Calligraphy, folks crafts, and origami will be among the activities for the 17th annual Japan Culture Day (Bunka No Hi) set for Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at The Buffalo History Museum.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Vincent E. Smith, 37, of Niagara Falls was sentenced yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 12 years to life in prison. He was sentenced as a persistent violent felony offender.
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