Mon, Oct 5th 2020 12:15 pm
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi announced the application deadlines for two upcoming civil service exams - for social service worker and correction officer - are fast approaching, and encouraged those who are interested to sign up now for the exam. The application deadline for both exams is Oct. 23, and the respective tests will be given Dec. 5.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 11:00 am
Andrew E. Pilecki of Pendleton was reelected to the board of directors of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York during FASNY's 148th annual convention, which was held virtually Aug. 22, due to COVID-19. He previously served on the board of directors last year and has now been elected to a five-year term.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2020 10:55 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James' special investigations and prosecutions unit (SIPU) on Friday announced the conclusion of its investigation into the death of India Cummings. After an exhaustive investigation, SIPU did not find criminal culpability on the part of any of the individuals responsible for her care during the period of her incarceration.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 11:10 am
The Niagara Orleans School Boards Association will hold a special fall legislative "breakfast." NOSBA represents the 13 school districts of Niagara and Orleans counties. Superintendents and board members from each district will share concerns relating to reopening, proposed state aid cuts, and broadband internet access/connectivity.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 10:50 am
University at Buffalo researchers have received a grant from the Community Pharmacy Foundation to help add community health workers to pharmacies to better connect patients to critical services and lower health care costs.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2020 10:30 am
From Mayor Robert Restaino's office: Thursday evening, a kayaker overturned in Hyde Park Lake. He was seen in distress and a rescue attempt was made before he disappeared from view.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2020 01:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday announced the state expanded its drought watch to the Southern Tier drought region, which includes Cattaraugus, Alleghany, Steuben and Chemung counties.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2020 01:50 pm
Covanta, a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has been named a winner of the Business Intelligence Group's 2020 Sustainability Awards in the Service of the Year category for its innovative circular economy partnership with Greenpac Mill LLC in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2020 05:50 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles will hold its second Saturday event for those who need to renew their driver's licenses. No appointment is necessary.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2020 05:45 pm
AAF Buffalo and 26 Shirts have partnered up to launch "The Big Tee-Off" with the theme: "Hindsight's 2020." The shirts are hot off the presses and ready for purchase at 26shirts.com/collections/aaf-big-tee-off.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:55 am
On Friday, Oct. 2, William Mattar law offices is teaming up with ConnectLife Blood and Organ Donor Network and 103.3 "The Edge" to bring a community blood drive to its Williamsville office located at 6720 Main St. The blood drive is open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. DJ Bentley will be on hand broadcasting live from 10 a.m. to noon, giving away prizes to donors.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:55 am
Graycliff's annual fundraising dinner has been creatively pivoted into a virtual format - "Celebrate Graycliff From Our Home to Yours" is now live at one.bidpal.net/celebrategraycliff and culminates Thursday, Oct. 22, with an online program.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:55 am
The University at Buffalo has received a four-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new, portable breast-imaging system that has the potential to better identify breast cancer.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced new partnerships with the New York Invasive Species Research Institute (NYISRI) and Cornell University to develop and support projects and research to help limit the spread of invasive species.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:35 am
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced procedures for the 2020-21 waterfowl hunting lottery drawings for the state parks on Grand Island.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:35 am
Popular Girl Scout fall product program returns to help Girl Scout troops fund their programs and activities while also giving back to the military.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 10:35 am
On Friday, Sept. 25, at 4:52 pm, Niagara Falls police officers responded to the report of a subject shot outside 2032 Pine Ave. Officers located a 45-year-old male victim who was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2020 07:00 am
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio will lead a one-hour fall foliage walk along the Niagara River Gorge at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:40 pm
Child Passenger Safety Week runs through Sept. 26, and AAA is reminding motorists to stay safe. In fact, Saturday is National Seat Check Saturday, where parents can make sure car seats are properly installed to protect young children.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas announced it is postponing the yearly business awards, including Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
The Tool Library announced that, starting today, it will expand its tool sharing service to allow membership from eight Western New York counties. Originally servicing residents in Erie and Niagara counties exclusively, individuals can now join from Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, as well.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
The Buffalo Bills, Harrison Phillips and Rachel's Mediterranean Grill have aligned to support John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) this month through the "Rachel's Roundup" campaign. The three parties are advocating for fans to round up their bill each time they visit any Rachel's location this month, as proceeds will benefit key service lines and programming at OCH that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2020 11:55 am
Three organizations have partnered to host a series of free marketing workshops for small Black- and minority-owned businesses in Buffalo.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and representatives from the office of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting Service Academy Night 2020, a virtual opportunity for high school students, families, school administrators and counselors to learn more about service academy institutions, programs and the application process.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:55 pm
Sunnking, an electronics recycling company based in Brockport, has reopened registration for its annual "e-Scrap for Camp" fundraiser in Buffalo. This follows a four-month pause due to COVID-19. The program raises money for Camp Good Days and Special Times, a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been affected by cancer.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2020 03:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Monday announced county plans to invest approximately $25 million in U.S. CARES Act funding to support schools, child care providers, and caregivers countywide with critical grant funding.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 02:05 pm
In response to the overwhelming needs within the local communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HUNT Real Estate sales professionals and employees organized and participated in multiple fundraisers and charitable initiatives across New York this summer. Nearly $20,000 was raised in total, which will go directly to those in need in the Western and Upstate New York communities.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 02:05 pm
Mental Health PEER Connection's Addict 2 Addict and Family 2 Family - Erie County program, in celebration of Addiction Recovery Month, presents "Applauding Recovery" for persons in, or struggling with, recovery and for professionals in the addictions field. The online event will run from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Individuals can register at:
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 01:55 pm
Bicyclists, donors and sponsors will unite in America and Canada on both sides of the mighty Niagara River on Saturday, Oct. 24 - known as World Polio Day.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2020 10:35 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force are presenting a series of virtual trainings on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and on using Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 03:50 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) on Friday announced the launch of its 2020 campaign, with Nicolas Maniccia (KeyBank) and Denise Abbott (DeGraff Medical Park) as this year's campaign co-chairs. Running through Nov. 30, funds raised throughout the campaign will continue to support 29 agencies focused on a spectrum of human services throughout the Niagara Region.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 12:50 pm
A virtual panel discussion on Sept. 24 will celebrate life and achievements of Mary Burnett Talbert, a Buffalo resident who was famous in her time for her tireless work in advancing human rights.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2020 10:50 am
The Giving Project has teamed up with Andre Reed in a campaign benefiting The Andre Reed Foundation. The "VIP Game Day Party With Andre Reed sweepstakes" allows fans to enter for their chance to have the greatest Buffalo Bills wide receiver of all time, Reed, pick up the winner and four guests in a limo for the ultimate game day experience at 500 Pearl.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:30 pm
"Moving Day" is a walk to beat Parkinson's disease hosted annually by the Parkinson's Foundation. It is the largest fundraising event of the year for the foundation. The ninth annual "Moving Day Buffalo" is scheduled for noon Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, however, the "walk" will be a virtual one.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2020 01:25 pm
The Western New York COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a collaborative philanthropic effort launched in mid-March to address the COVID-19 crisis in the community, is announcing multiple grants through its "Moving Forward Together" (formerly "Build Back Better") initiative. All of the grants support coordinated efforts to meet systems change needs in the region.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2020 09:00 am
A Broadway Market online community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. The purpose of the meeting is to share the public input and recommendations received to help develop a comprehensive business and marketing plan for the revitalization of the iconic downtown Buffalo market. The goal is to develop the market as a focal point for the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood and, eventually, as a regional attraction.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2020 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is officially opening applications for its new development program, Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks (YPOP). This program, open to young professionals age 25-40, will provide "an enriching journey for participants, complete with networking opportunities, community-focused professional development, and unique cultural experiences within the Olmsted park system."
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 05:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team is holding an online sports memorabilia auction in conjunction with the 13th annual Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament. The auction begins at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15, and will be held at www.Sabres.com/auctions until 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 12:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding 18 varied properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including a Hudson Valley village once famed for its violet industry, an early home in Long Island's African-American community, remnants of a 19th century canal that helped fuel the Southern Tier economy, and offices of an internationally known upstate tableware company founded by a 19th century religious community.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 11:45 am
Young Audiences of Western New York is joining thousands of arts organizations and communities across the nation to celebrate National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 13-19.
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