Fri, Mar 25th 2022 09:55 am
In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of prevention measures to reduce the risk of poisoning. Established in 1961, National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of unintentional poisonings and offers information to help consumers prevent poisonings, especially among children.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
Niagara University and the Niagara Falls Housing Authority are bringing free children and parenting activities to residents of Niagara Falls' south end throughout the end of March.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus has achieved a deficiency-free survey from the New York State Department of Health.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a day of prayer for Ukraine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. met Monday and authorized an amendment to a contract that will allow for the continuation of the Queen City Bike Ferry, a popular summertime amenity that links Canalside and the Outer Harbor via the Buffalo River.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:50 am
At 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20, the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a vehicle on fire, north of the intersection of Upper Mountain Road and Shawnee Road.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:30 am
On Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, after signing legislation expanding the Opioid Settlement Board from 19 members to 21 members, announced her two appointments to the board.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 10:40 am
A series of free, virtual workshops designed to inform and educate parents who have children with disabilities and professionals who work with them will be hosted online by Parent Network of WNY throughout April.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 10:40 am
Some circulation problems like varicose and spider veins aren't life-threatening. Others, like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), can be. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, a family history of stroke, or are 50 years old or older, you may be at risk.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 10:40 am
Parks & Trails New York, the New York State Canal Corp. and the Village of Brockport announced Brockport was selected as the pilot community for the new "Empire State Trail Town" program. They said this will help Brockport benefit from its location along the Erie Canalway Trail/Empire State Trail.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2022 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced the launch of the new Niagara County Façade Program (NCFP). The NCFP will provide matching grants up to $50,000 for eligible businesses in order to rejuvenate their properties to help bring vibrancy to the central business districts in communities across the county. The county has allocated $3 million for the program through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Wed, Mar 16th 2022 02:05 pm
USS The Sullivans (DD-537) has been decorated with shamrocks since World War II as a sign of the Irish ancestry of the five Sullivan brothers who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking on Nov. 13, 1942.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2022 02:05 pm
Attorney Steve Kantor and the Kantor Law Firm announced the launch of their campaign to make travelling in New York safer for motorcycle riders and other vulnerable users of the roads.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 04:55 pm
Catholic Health announced Tuesday it has secured orders from several investors for $58.5 million in bonds to fund construction of its Lockport Memorial Hospital. In addition to the new hospital, which will become a campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara County, the bond financing will support cardiac catheterization room renovations at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and other small infrastructure projects across the system.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 02:20 pm
Shortly before 4 a.m. Monday, March 14, Niagara Falls Police responded to the 7/11 at 2310 Hyde Park Blvd., for a report of an assault.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 10:10 am
Family Promise of WNY, a family homeless shelter, is receiving a major gift of $100,000 from Crossroads Lutheran Church this week. The gift comes after Crossroads Lutheran Church - permanently closed in 2020 - sold off property and assets.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 10:10 am
For the first time in two years, the City of Niagara Falls plans to open its pools and splash pads to the public this summer. Leading up to the reopening, Mayor Robert Restaino is launching several major projects to get the facilities ready for visitors.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2022 02:30 pm
The crisis in Ukraine has affected millions of people fighting for their country - and millions more fleeing their homeland to protect their families - leaving loved ones and possessions behind.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2022 12:45 pm
The Niagara County Historical Society will present "International Bridges of Niagara," a free public program covering the history of the bridges, at Lockport's Historic Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 12:45 pm
The 2022 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure is back to an in-person event this year on Saturday June 11, at Xerox Campus in Webster. Riders across upstate New York, including the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany regions, will unite for the second consecutive year to raise much-needed funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 12:30 pm
Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 13, and the American Red Cross of Western New York reminds everyone to turn your clocks forward one hour and test your smoke alarms.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 11:55 am
Catholic Health has expanded its specialty pharmacy program to serve patients in Niagara County. Launched last July in Erie County, Catholic Health's specialty pharmacy offers comprehensive, personalized pharmacy services for patients with serious chronic health conditions who require complex medication therapies.
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Thu, Mar 10th 2022 08:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for March. All households participating in SNAP - including those already at the maximum level of benefits -will receive a supplemental allotment this month, which will result in New York state's economy receiving roughly $232 million in federal funding.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 07:20 pm
A little over two years ago, Tops launched "Tops Totes for Change." This program encourages shoppers to purchase a reusable bag with a special charity design for $1.99, with $1 of the proceeds donated back to four local community organization. Since its inception, Tops is proud to say that more than $403,000 has been raised for area charities.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the newest employees of the state's SNUG Street Outreach program will be deployed to sites in Albany, Buffalo, Hempstead, Mt. Vernon, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy and Yonkers. Hochul met with the new staff and delivered virtual remarks at the team training on Wednesday.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 05:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has revised its visitation policy. The updated plan removes the previous proof of coronavirus vaccination requirement for all visitors who are accompanying a patient for a service or visiting an inpatient.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
On Monday, March 21, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic building and attractions to shine a light on DS.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2022 04:35 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation announced its new council members and the officers elected for the 2022 term.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 03:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is now offering in-house dialysis service to medical center patients. Inpatient dialysis treatment will now be administered by Memorial staff throughout the medical center's campus, eliminating the need for an outside renal contractor.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 12:10 pm
Empire State Development announced the grand-opening of the Three Stories Coffee Co. at 1021 Broadway on the east side of Buffalo. The small-batch coffee roastery is a not-for-profit extension of 716 Ministries, which "empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods through job training."
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 11:30 am
Niagara Pride's WNY LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, from inside the main gym at Niagara County Community College (3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn). Last year's event was postponed due to the pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 05:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation joined the New York State Park Police, New York State Police and the Department of Environmental Conservation to remind snowmobilers to ride responsibly and exercise caution as they enjoy the state's snowmobiling opportunities.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 02:50 pm
The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is holding a St. Patrick's Day-themed "meet and greet" from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at 380 N. Oak St.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 02:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the selection of Buffalo/Niagara Falls as the site for the 2023 annual conference for the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminds New Yorkers of programs and options available to address rising energy supply costs.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 12:40 pm
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undertaking an asset and infrastructure review (AIR), which involves making recommendations related to the future of the VA Western New York Healthcare System, including the Buffalo VA Hospital and the Batavia VA Medical Center.
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Wed, Mar 2nd 2022 04:05 pm
On Tuesday, William Mattar law offices launched their safety awareness campaign dedicated to new drivers.
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Wed, Mar 2nd 2022 09:50 am
Tops Friendly Markets was listed as having one of the best loyalty programs for its GasPoints program, according to a recent America's Best Loyalty Programs Survey. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 08:55 pm
This year, Tim Hortons iconic Roll Up To Win promotion is all digital - and every roll is a win. From March 7 through April 3, Tim Hortons guests will earn one digital roll for every eligible menu item purchased when scanning for Tims Rewards using their Tim Hortons app, physical Tims Rewards card or placing an order online.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, in coordination with the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, and public-private partner the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, announced the launch of public surveys to determine the future use of Delaware Park and South Park ring roads.
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