Mon, Sep 14th 2020 11:40 am
Erie County Medical Center Corp. announced its "LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). A record 765 health care facilities actively participated in the HEI 2020 survey. Of those included in the HEI, 193 earned an "LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer" designation.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2020 07:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center is selling printed 2021 calendars as a fundraiser. The calendars feature a different work of art for each month of the year created by 12 artists living and working in Western New York. Calendars can be pre-ordered on the center's website anytime and will be available for delivery and pick-up in mid-September. Sales from the calendars will support the Carnegie Art Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Police Explorer Post 638 has partnered up with the None Like You/ We Care Outreach Center to raise money for the center's renovation. The Buffalo Police Explorers raised the funds to purchase the supplies needed to clean and paint the building located at 276 Southampton St. The Buffalo Benevolent Association was one of the largest contributors.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 02:35 pm
Buffalo Prep, a local nonprofit organization and partner of When We All Vote, is hosting a voter registration event on Saturday, Sept. 12, on the University at Buffalo South Campus.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Erie County Medical Center Corp. recently received notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration of a Ryan White HIV/AIDS program grant award of $147,842.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Supporters from across New York and the country are participating in "March On for Brain Injury" on Saturday, Sept. 12, an annual event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS). All proceeds from "March On" go directly to BIANYS programs and services.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Gill Creek Park once again has basketball courts available for public usage. The new basketball court grand opening is set for 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2020 10:40 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday welcomed a new ice-breaking tugboat designated to work in the Niagara River to help alleviate shoreline flooding and reduce the likelihood of ice limiting the power production at large hydroplants along the Niagara River. The "Breaker II" joins a fleet of three boats that work every winter to install the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom - a series of 22 spans of steel pontoons that straddle the mouth of the Niagara River and work to prevent large ice formations from traveling up river.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2020 11:05 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced new academic collaborations with three State University of New York colleges that "will help drive solutions to benefit local and statewide solid waste management and recycling."
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Wed, Sep 9th 2020 10:55 am
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning has announced upcoming citizen forums to help determine the needs and priorities of low- and moderate-income residents residing within the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2020 02:00 pm
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Buffalo Zoo will return to normal operating hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Guests may remain on grounds until 5 p.m. at 300 Parkside Drive.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2020 09:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced more than $1 million has been awarded as part of the first round of grants being made through the East Side Commercial District Program, part of his East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund. Twenty-two awardees will each receive up to $50,000 in funding for exterior and/or interior repairs to commercial properties located within four targeted commercial districts on Buffalo's East Side.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2020 10:00 am
The Niagara Falls City Council will host a community outreach meeting at 9am Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Doris Jones Resource Center, 3001 9th St.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2020 11:35 am
Community Action Organization of Western New York President and CEO L. Nathan Hare has announced plans to retire after serving the antipoverty agency for 18 years. Hare will continue in his post until CAO's board, led by the Hon. Craig D. Hannah, completes a national search for his successor. The board has retained Catapult Executive Consulting of Buffalo to assist with the search.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2020 02:55 pm
Applications are now open to renew or sign up for Arts Access, a program by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York (ASI) that removes financial barriers that may prevent access to arts experiences.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2020 02:45 pm
As the local community continues dealing with the COVID pandemic and the need to maintain safe public health practices, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Buffalo & Erie County is more aware than ever of the need for families to have support in coping with increasing stresses, especially for loved ones living with the challenges of mental illness.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2020 01:50 pm
The Niagara Region of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the annual permit lottery for the 2020 pheasant hunting season will take place Thursday, Oct. 1. This will include the drawing for both the youth hunt and the regular season hunt.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2020 10:05 am
Marked by events taking place across the world, the fourth annual International Overdose Awareness Day, sponsored by Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC), is designed to encourage expanded treatment for addicts and reduced stigma of addiction. The event is taking place locally at Veteran's Park in Lockport at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. It can also be viewed live online by individuals at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE5FpJLs_wU.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2020 10:05 am
Through a workforce development in long-term care grant from New York State, The McGuire Group, 1199SEIU Upstate health care union and Trocaire College are collaborating on an apprenticeship program to help close skills gaps within the nursing workforce.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2020 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has been notified two raccoons submitted for rabies testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, which were collected in the Town of Royalton, were confirmed positive for rabies on Friday.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2020 03:25 pm
A mural that incorporates artwork created by individuals with Down syndrome will help drive awareness and acceptance in the community.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2020 02:45 pm
Preservation Buffalo Niagara has been named a recipient of a 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant; one of six grantees selected in New York.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2020 10:35 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee will not meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, as previously announced, due to lack of business. There are no projects to vote on.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2020 10:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $773,233 in federal funding provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded to Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, Community Health Center of Buffalo, and Jericho Road Ministries to further strengthen quality improvement activities and expand quality primary health care service delivery.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2020 12:50 pm
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi announced work on Tonawanda Creek Road, between Irish Road and Campbell Boulevard, is finishing up and the road will reopen to two-way traffic this Friday.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 07:40 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp.'s breast health program was recently honored by America's Essential Hospitals as a top 10 submission nationally. The VITAL 2020 Awards committee stated this program was "receiving high marks and extensive consideration" for its increasing breast health equity via primary care navigation program in the population health category.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
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Wed, Aug 26th 2020 06:45 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns is warning Erie County residents of a letter scam where a letter, purporting to be from an employee of the "Erie County Department of Equalization," demands further payment before the end of the month of transfer tax owed to the county upon conveyance of real property. This tax is paid to the county of Erie and state of New York at the time of a real estate closing.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2020 07:00 am
The 15th Annual "Key to the Locks" award ceremony will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lockport Locks District. The celebration will feature music by the Heenan Brothers, and the presentation of the "Key to the Locks" award at 10 am, in the Lockport Locks, accessible off Canal Street.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:50 pm
Entrepreneurs can take advantage of free online training and other resources offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist them during this period of economic recovery.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:45 pm
The American Holistic Nurses Association's 2020 Practice Grant: Implementing Institutional Self-Care Activities Award recipient is Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, on Monday announced federal funding totaling in $417,245.79 awarded to the City of Buffalo Fire Department for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep firefighters safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles will hold special office hours this Saturday, Aug. 29, at the North Tonawanda and Lockport DMV offices for those who need to renew their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). No appointment is necessary.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 05:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is announcing scheduled dates for its free rabies vaccination clinics on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Tuesday, Sept. 29. Registrations will be required for these events, and the online registration will open Sept. 9. No walk-ins will be permitted. Locations, times and registration information for these events will be announced Sept. 9. Dogs, cats and ferrets that are 4 months of age and older are eligible for this clinic.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2020 03:55 pm
The City of Niagara Falls and Modern Disposal have developed a plan for the removal of excess waste (blue) and recycling (green) carts. For Niagara Falls residents who have extra waste and recycling carts for which a service change request has been filed and approved, Modern Disposal will be picking up these carts for removal starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the groundbreaking of a new project to improve flood resiliency at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park in Monroe County. The $2.67 million project, which is part of the governor's Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, will repair damage from flooding in 2017 and 2019, and raise the boat launch, docks and parking lot so they can continue to operate during times of high water.
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Wed, Aug 19th 2020 09:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant totaling $929,414 has been awarded to New York for pandemic preparedness projects to help increase the planned pandemic response in upstate New York, including Erie and Niagara counties.
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Tue, Aug 18th 2020 04:35 pm
On the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced an effort to stabilize and preserve the childhood home of prominent 19th century women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony.
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Tue, Aug 18th 2020 12:50 pm
EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) announced the upcoming "Storytime In Your Neighborhood" series, in collaboration with the Jericho Road Community Health Center. The series kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2020 02:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning announced two additional household hazardous waste collection events for the 2020 season, to be held Sept. 26 in the City of Buffalo and Oct. 31 in the Town of Boston. Each collection event is a no-cost opportunity for Erie County residents to properly dispose of hazardous items that should not be placed in the regular garbage.
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