Mon, Dec 7th 2020 12:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced more than $2.8 million in funding made available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York toward the development of affordable housing in Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2020 09:55 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its cancer services program will present a free 40-minute webinar on cervical cancer at 6 p.m. Jan. 11, 2021.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2020 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act. Higgins is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan bill, which provides resources to preserve the stories of U.S. veterans who earned a Purple Heart medal.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2020 11:30 am
The Niagara County Department of Health announced plans for a no cost, drive-thru rabies clinic from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the North Tonawanda Department of Public Works, 758 Erie Ave. The clinic will be available by appointment only.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 06:10 pm
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement has teamed up with New York State Parks and other community partners to transform the sidewalk in front of the Visitor's Center in Prospect Park into "Candy Cane Story Lane."
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 05:55 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt announced he would be joining forces with S.E.R.V. Niagara this holiday season to bring dinners, gifts, Christmas decorations and care packages to military and veteran families in Niagara County.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 05:50 pm
The Niagara Falls City Council community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16, at John Duke Senior Center, has been canceled.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 02:20 pm
Niagara Falls Police Superintendent Thomas Licata on Tuesday announced his retirement from the Niagara Falls Police Department. A veteran of the department for more than 30 years, Licata led the department in 2019 and 2020.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 02:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced the release of a draft deer management plan for New York for public review and comment.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 02:20 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that this year's Medicare open enrollment period ends Dec. 7.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 02:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced the adoption of new regulations to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, known as "RGGI," the nation's first regional program to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold a COVID-19 testing event from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2020 01:30 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is reminding older adults and caregivers about the importance of getting their flu vaccination as soon as possible. Flu season is already underway - and can last as late as May. NYSOFA said the flu shot is an essential preventive care service that should not be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Dec 1st 2020 02:20 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Tuesday announced the replacement of the Upper Mountain Road culvert over Fish Creek in the Town of Lewiston is complete. The road will reopen to traffic by the end of the day, Wednesday, Dec. 2. The culvert, located northeast of Moyer Road, has been closed since September.
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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 07:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' annual poinsettia and railway exhibit will run Nov. 27 through Jan. 3, 2021. The annual "Santa's Workshop" event will take place Dec. 11-12. A buy one, get one admission (BOGO) day will round out the fun on Dec. 28 to celebrate the holiday season.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 04:50 pm
The Zonta Club of Niagara Falls recognizes young women, ages 16-19, in the Lewiston-Porter, Niagara Wheatfield and Niagara Falls school districts for their commitment to volunteerism, community service, leadership and dedication to empowering women with the Young Woman in Public Affairs Award (YWPA).
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 04:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a new statewide photo and essay contest for hunters and trappers to share stories about why they hunt or trap in New York state. Photos and essays submitted will be used to support DEC's ongoing efforts to introduce more New Yorkers to hunting and trapping.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 01:35 pm
Attorney John J. Ottaviano, of Lockport, announced he is running for Niagara County Court judge and surrogate in 2021 to succeed the Hon. Matthew J. Murphy III. Ottaviano currently serves as first assistant Niagara County attorney and remains in private practice.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2020 11:10 am
On Sunday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a marked Niagara Falls Police Department vehicle was involved in a collision on Buffalo Avenue near the entrance to Interstate-190.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 05:05 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance to help New Yorkers avoid food insecurity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. About 700,000 low-income individuals and families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive additional food benefits this month to bring them up to the maximum allowable amount for November.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2020 10:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the team will partner with Child & Family Services and WellNow Urgent Care for the return of the Sabres Holiday Angels program. Sabres Holiday Angels is an adopt-a-family program that allows Sabres fans to support their neighbors in need this holiday season.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris' annual winter clothing drive began this week. The public being can drop donated items at the assemblyman's office or the Lockport Town Hall until Dec. 14.
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Wed, Nov 18th 2020 01:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced passage of S.910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving and effectively using U.S. coastal resources, including those in the Great Lakes region, through the National Sea Grant. The bill reauthorizes the Sea Grant College Program through 2025.
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Tue, Nov 17th 2020 09:35 am
The New York State Thruway Authority on Monday announced the start of major deconstruction at 52 toll plazas (approximately 230 individual toll booths) on the thruway's ticketed system following the successful conversion to cashless tolling on Saturday.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2020 09:45 am
NYSEG and RG&E crews are responding as strong winds and thunderstorms continue to disrupt service to thousands of customers across the state. Currently, there are 20,321 NYSEG customers and 529 RG&E customers without power of the approximately 54,000 and 22,000 impacted respectively.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:45 am
November is National Adoption Month and the Erie County Department of Social Services is celebrating with local families while encouraging other potential foster or adoptive parents to learn more about the difference they can make in a child's life.
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Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:45 am
In a press conference held Friday, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino provided an update on the 2021 budget. Restaino explained the issues that have held up the budget, including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also outlined what is expected within the budget and the intended plans to continue moving this process forward to approve the budget with City Council.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
Cashless tolling will begin tonight and extend into the overnight hours on the New York State Thruway, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office. The state says the conversion will take place simultaneously at 58 tolling locations across the thruway's 450-mile ticketed system. With some 267 million motorists traveling the thruway each year, AAA Western and Central New York supports this move toward a more efficient traffic system.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
William Mattar is pleased to announce the premiere of a new television commercial featuring his beloved family dog, Peanut Butter Mattar. Since 2013, Miss Peanut Butter Mattar has been the face of William Mattar's "Rescue a Shelter Animal" campaign, encouraging the community to support a local animal shelter or rescue.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:40 am
Aero Transportation in Niagara Falls will hold its fourth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, aiming to donate over 350 birds to residents who otherwise may not have the opportunity to eat with their family. Turkeys will be given on first-come, first-get basis at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Community Health Center of Niagara, 2715 Highland Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency (NFURA) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to real estate developers, investors and brokers to propose new projects for key sites in the downtown Niagara Falls Gateway District. It said this might be an opportunity to acquire and invest in properties in prime locations for new growth.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The annual Light the World campaign, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, kicks-off Sunday, Nov. 15. #LightTheWorld is an invitation to transform Christmas into a season of service. The church invites people of all beliefs to come together this holiday season to serve one another - just like Jesus Christ did.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2020 10:30 am
Buffalo businesses Leslie's Boutique and Anderson's Flower Shop are hosting weekly holiday pop-up events beginning Friday, Nov. 13, to promote businesses on Fillmore Avenue.
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Wed, Nov 11th 2020 08:40 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting applications for the 2021 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 01:40 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw has notified 43North, the agency responsible for allocating $20 million in business grants via Erie County, to preserve and protect all documents related to how the money is being disbursed.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 10:25 am
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified feelings of stress, anxiety and depression across all populations, including college students. To help raise awareness of the significant mental health needs on all college campuses, and to address those of Niagara University's students, Monteagle Ridge is coordinating a series of trainings, webinars and events that will offer a comprehensive, evidence-based, proactive approach to mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week, Nov. 16-20.
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Mon, Nov 9th 2020 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a virtual auction, "Bids for Blessings," beginning Wednesday, Nov 18. The auction will take place over five days, with bidding set to begin at 5 a.m. that day and continuing until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2020 07:00 am
Ray DeGlopper, the nephew of World War II hero Charles N. DeGlopper, will proudly march with American Legion Post 1346's color guard on Veteran's Day, Wednesday at 11 a.m., as the nation stops to honor all those who have served the country in war and also to commemorate the end of World War I.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:35 am
Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the Buffalo Zoo will be closed to the public every Monday through Thursday, and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The new operating hours are a seasonal change for the venue and will last until March 28, 2021.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:05 am
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Niagara County Department of Health has instituted new safety protocols for its next scheduled rabies clinic. The event is to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the City of Niagara Falls Train Station depot at 825 Depot Ave. West. Enter from Main Street.
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