Mon, Aug 17th 2020 09:35 am
Spectrum Health and Human Services, an Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports Housing provider and certified community behavioral health center was recently awarded $546,430 from the City of Buffalo Emergency Solutions Grant-CV to launch a Housing Empower Empowerment Program, $449,369 from Erie County Emergency Solutions Grant-CV, and a $86,937 grant from the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 04:25 pm
People Inc. started with a just a small group of parents and professionals who joined together to address the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and formed what would grow to become People Inc.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Typically near the busy Labor Day weekend, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy holds its annual Frederick Law Olmsted Gala with the beautiful backdrop of a historic park. While guests aren't able to be together this year, the venue is creatively offering a virtual, reimagined event that will showcase much of the fun and fanfare the sparkling in-person event is known for.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:35 am
In response to COVID-19 guidelines, the City of Niagara Falls is installing a drop box at the entrance of the Municipal Court Building, at 1925 Main St., for parking violation fines. This is an effort to decrease foot traffic at the city's court house.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 10:50 am
One's first trimester is filled with new mysteries. Join Trinity Medical OB/GYN Dr. Shaveta Malik for a special online event where she'll share straight-up information and answer pregnancy questions in a live event.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters from across New York state 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). Normally, hundreds of walkers gather in four locations around the state for a day of fun and activity, but this year the event will be completely online so everyone can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is looking for hardworking, active people ages 18 and up to fill immediate full- and part-time openings in its warehouse and transportation centers. Join Tops from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, for an open house hiring event.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 07:00 am
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday announced the introduction of telehealth services for patients undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition counseling. The services are designed to supplement in-person services Memorial offers at its downtown Niagara Falls campus and the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team is holding a game-worn jersey and equipment auction. The auction will be held at auctions.NHL.com until 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
On Tuesday, WellNow Urgent Care announced its new offering of on-campus COVID-19 testing clinics for universities and colleges. Programs will offer molecular (PCR) COVID-19 testing administered to students, faculty and school staff by WellNow professionals. Each program will be custom developed to meet the needs and testing requirements outlined by the school.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday urged New Yorkers statewide to take precautions as a significant portion of the state is expected to experience potentially dangerous heat conditions through Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 03:50 pm
The Community Action Organization of WNY (CAO) has launched a new senior care program for clients in need across Erie County. The initiative was implemented to assist eligible seniors to be independent as they remain in their current residence.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 10:40 am
In coordination with Cornell University's Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, the Erie County Department of Health will participate in a wildlife vaccination program for rabies using airdrops to deliver vaccinated bait beginning the week of Aug. 10.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2020 09:35 am
Leaders from Erie and Niagara counties on Thursday cut the ribbon to reopen a section Tonawanda Creek Road in the Town of Clarence that has been closed since 2014. The project is part of the bicounty Tonawanda Creek slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction effort that also includes projects in the towns of Lockport and Pendleton.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The recently released J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Pharmacy Study ranked Wegmans Pharmacy "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Supermarket Pharmacies," for the third year in a row with a score of 904 (based on a 1,000-point scale).
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its Cancer Services Program will present three cancer prevention webinars. Each 6 p.m. 40-minute presentation will have a specific focus, starting with breast cancer Aug. 31, followed by colorectal cancer on Sept. 28 and cervical cancer on Jan. 10, 2021.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 04:30 pm
Shooting hoops, homework help, making friends for life ... those are all part of the typical Boys & Girls Club experiences. Youth attending the Masten Clubhouse now have access to behavioral health services through a pilot program with Spectrum Health and Human Services.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 03:55 pm
Niagara County Legislator Will Collins, chairman of the county's infrastructure committee, on Tuesday announced the Wisterman Road Bridge in the Town of Lockport will reopen Wednesday.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:20 pm
At 2:36 a.m. Monday, Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy Darryl Kroening was patrolling Niagara Falls Boulevard when he noticed a new Chevrolet Silverado at David Chevrolet, 10225 Niagara Falls Blvd., with stone blocks underneath an axle. After entering lot, Kroening observed a subject running westbound through the lot.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:10 pm
On Monday, Niagara Falls Police Department was alerted of two felony warrants issued from the Pennsylvania State Police for 31-year-old Richard Reiss and 34-year-old Dewayne Shields. Warrant officers located a red, compact, four-door sedan with Pennsylvania plates heading southbound on John B. Daly Boulevard.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:50 pm
The University at Buffalo will remove the names Millard Fillmore, James O. Putnam and Peter B. Porter from four locations at UB, a decision that aligns with the university's commitment to fight systemic racism and create a welcoming environment for all.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:15 pm
Allpro Parking LLC is paying homage to Eugene Tenney, who passed away Oct. 31, by planting a tree with a plaque in his memory in a garden in front of a parking lot that he owned in the shadows of Buffalo's City Hall.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh announced the that next meeting of the Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday, Aug. 4, will take place in the legislative chamber of the Niagara Courthouse at 7 p.m. The legislature's meeting will be preceded by a public hearing on the Niagara County Community College budget at 6:45 p.m. The legislature has been meeting virtually since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Clarkson University will deploy new technologies to combat harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," in Lake Neatahwanta this summer.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 10:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 07:00 am
Registration is now open for William Mattar's annual "Pencils 4 Schools" program. Even though this year's program has a new look, the goal remains the same: to provide pencils for educators and their students. Teachers located in the Buffalo area may register for this year's "Pencils 4 Schools" drive-thru pencil pick up, taking place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at William Mattar's Williamsville office.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 04:30 pm
Last week, the State Legislature reconvened for another session to address a variety of issues, including some of the ongoing concerns New Yorkers are facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 04:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York announced 34 Girl Scouts from the Western New York area have received a total of 38 scholarships worth $36,000 at the annual Girl Scout Gold Award Celebration.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 12:05 pm
The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 All State Festival and Winter Conference, held annually at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, has been canceled.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2020 12:55 pm
Brockport-based electronics recycler Sunnking is preparing for record crowds during its first electronics recycling collection events since the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos renewed DEC's commitment to improving access to lands and waters across the state and commemorated the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first comprehensive law guaranteeing equal rights to people with disabilities.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 12:05 pm
GiGi's Playhouse, whose mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all, is opening a location at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at 326 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo.
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Sat, Jul 25th 2020 07:00 am
On Friday, Aug. 7, Buffalo author Rachelle Toarmino will host the Western New York region's first-ever poetry drive-in to celebrate the release of her debut book of poems, "That Ex."
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 03:45 pm
For over 25 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program, in collaboration with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy: cancer. Through fundraising and education initiatives, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has supported the American Cancer Society in improving and saving lives from cancer in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 11:50 am
In response to increased litter left behind by visitors to New York's natural areas, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a new PSA to remind outdoor adventurers to follow the principles of "Leave No Trace." The PSA features images of trash in the Catskills and the Adirondacks with a reminder that litter is not only unsightly, but can be deadly to New York's wildlife.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2020 11:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the award of $800,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to BestSelf Behavioral Health to expand current efforts to prevent suicide and assist victims of domestic violence.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2020 07:00 am
The annual Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K, organized for the past seven years to benefit the Alzheimer's Association Western New York, will go on this year - but with some changes. Instead of gathering hundreds of runners in one location on one day, organizers are offering runners a choice of routes over a period of four days.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2020 07:00 am
Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC) is holding its first "Walk, Run & Roll Virtual 5K & 10K" 2020 race. Entrants can participate anytime during the month of August, and choose the venue that they feel is safe - say, traveling around a building, around the block, up and down the hall, etc.
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Wed, Jul 22nd 2020 12:05 pm
On Wednesday, July 29, the Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present two live webinars focusing on eCommerce for small business success.
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