Fri, Nov 23rd 2018 07:00 am
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving - a day to step away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and consider gifting to causes that make life better for us all.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:50 pm
NY-27 congressional candidate Nate McMurray issued the following statement on the Eric County election results on Wednesday, and the next steps for his campaign:
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:30 pm
As part of Jingle Falls USA, outdoor ice skating is returning to Niagara Falls from Nov. 30 through the holiday season. Residents and tourists alike are welcomed to skate, spend time in the city and check out the many events that Jingle Falls USA has to offer.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 07:00 am
Custom lighting design by Lockport Stage Works will create a serene and unique visual mood for "Christmas by Candlelight," presented by Harmonia Chamber Singers.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the introduction of online renewals for the 2019 Empire Pass, beginning now and continuing through March 31, 2019. By renewing online, customers can now enjoy greater convenience by keeping their card - and receive a special loyalty savings of $10 per card for the 2019 season.
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Mon, Nov 19th 2018 11:30 am
Motorists and pedestrians will notice a new kind of traffic signal on Main Street in Williamsville beginning today. The HAWK (high-intensity activated crosswalk) signal is in front of the Williamsville Library, allowing pedestrians to cross safely mid-block.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2018 08:10 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2019 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2018 08:05 pm
The 600 block of 10th Street in front of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will be closed temporarily to thru traffic for both vehicles and pedestrians from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday as a crane is used to deliver an HVAC unit to the roof of the hospital's seven-story Schoellkopf Building (S Building).
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 03:30 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 20, to determine the consistency of the 62nd round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Grand Island Court Room, 2255 Baseline Road. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting at the WNY Welcome Center on Grand Island.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2018 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Health has approved funding for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to continue its successful breast and prostate cancer peer education program.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2018 12:00 pm
As fall inches closer to winter, many Western New Yorkers will begin to decorate their homes for the holidays. But for some residents, decorating is a luxury. So, for the 11th straight year, hundreds of young volunteers will "brighten" a Buffalo neighborhood out of the kindness of their hearts.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2018 12:40 am
Niagara County Legislator Kathryn L. Lance announced she will step down from her seat effective immediately. Lance has been a county legislator since 2012.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Kenan Arts Council is gearing up to be an exciting part of the holiday season. For the 38th year, the Kenan Arts Council will host the popular holiday gift show at the Kenan Center, 433 Locust St, Lockport. Dates are 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. Admission is $4.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2018 06:15 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) announced the opening of the Aurora Village Residential Treatment Facility, operated by Horizon Health Services. The 25-bed facility will provide addiction treatment services for women ages 18 and over.
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Wed, Nov 7th 2018 12:40 pm
Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement on Monday, urging local schools to participate in this year's "Holiday Mail for the Troops" program.
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Tue, Nov 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Youth flag football is coming to Niagara Falls, thanks to a grant from the Buffalo Bills Foundation. The flag football league will start in July 2019 as part of the department's "Summer In Your City" series.
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Tue, Nov 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Join Anchor Bar Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Community Development Department for the second annual Jingle Falls Street Hockey Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2018 01:25 pm
Do you enjoy wrapping gifts? If so, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has a volunteer opportunity for you!
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2018 04:35 pm
The Niagara Falls Peacemakers will respond to the needs of the people by holding free kids' coat drive, in partnership with Dream Homes Property Management, City of Niagara Falls Youth Director Sanquin Starks and Cameron's Transport.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2018 04:30 pm
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas and Allentown Association on Thursday celebrated projects underway and completed under a $300,000 Buffalo Main Streets Initiative grant, which is working with six property and business owners to complete façade and commercial renovation projects within a few blocks of Allen Street. The Allentown neighborhood is on the local, state and national registries for historic places.
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Fri, Oct 26th 2018 04:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has announced two federal grants awarded to Compeer Buffalo to strengthen its mental health assistance programs. The grants total $2,175,000, and were awarded by the Health and Human Services Department's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2018 01:10 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.85, down 4 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.46. The New York state average is $2.98 - down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.65.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2018 01:05 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special disability awareness outreach day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Clarence. Attendees are asked to use the cinema entrance.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2018 01:05 pm
Lewiston Presbyterian Church will hold and Election Day bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 6, at 505 Cayuga St. The event will include crafts, baked goods, home-canned food, Christmas items and a "Trash & Treasure Table."
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2018 01:05 pm
At 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, the Lewiston Council on the Arts presents "A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald" at the Brickyard Brewing Company, 436 Center St., Lewiston. This multisensory/multimedia tribute will be hosted by artist and Edmund Fitzgerald enthusiast, Thomas Paul Asklar, who will commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the disaster.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2018 01:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced remaining deer management permits (DMPs) will be available to hunters in several wildlife management units (WMUs) beginning Nov. 1.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:15 pm
"Lockport Blue," a communitywide effort to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of police enforcement throughout Niagara County, returns a little early this year. A salute to local enforcement will take place at halftime (approximately 3 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Lockport High School football game at Max Lederer Field behind Emmet Belknap Middle School.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:50 pm
After what he called "unending attacks and threats of violence and property destruction," Assemblyman David DiPietro on Friday morning called off a planned event at the Roycroft Inn. He was to welcome former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 05:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is kicking off the public participation and application phase of the for 2019 Niagara Falls community development action plan. The department welcomes local residents to once again be the most important component of this annual planning effort.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 07:00 am
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Peace Bridge will glow purple to shine a light on World Polio Day and Rotary's initiative to eradicate this disease.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2018 07:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns announced his office and all auto bureau locations will again have collection barrels on hand to accept donations for Colvin Cleaner's 23rd annual "Coats 4 Kids" campaign.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara County Democratic Committee announced Lois Gibbs will return home to join a local discussion on environmental issues facing society today and her experiences during Love Canal. This event will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a meet-and-greet. A short press conference will take place at 9:30 a.m., and discussion to follow at 10 a.m.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2018 07:00 am
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Catholic Health is hosting drive-up drop-off sites in Erie and Niagara counties to help get unused and unwanted medications out of people's homes. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
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Mon, Oct 15th 2018 12:10 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.89, down 2 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.47. The New York state average is $3 - down a penny from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.67.
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Mon, Oct 15th 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Niagara's Choice, along with more than 56,000 credit unions around the world, will celebrate International Credit Union Day, and the philosophy and achievements of the credit union movement. Niagara's Choice will celebrate by welcoming new and existing members with refreshments at all six branch locations.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 11:00 am
Just in time for the holiday season, The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo welcomes "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage" at 6 p.m. Nov. 21.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:35 am
Ever wondered how flax turns into linen? Jean Neff will answer all questions at the History Center's "Family Night." The program runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:30 am
During the month of October, the Buffalo, Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway will offer a series of fall foliage and Halloween-themed train excursions behind a vintage 1920s-era steam locomotive. Trains are scheduled to operate out of the Village of Hamburg's historic Erie Railroad Depot (4 Scott St.) on Oct. 13-14, 27-28.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults 18 and older from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The clinic will be held on the first floor of the Golisano Center for Community Health, 533 10th St. Both quadrivalent and high dose influenza vaccines will be available along with two types of pneumonia vaccine.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 10:35 am
Pegula Sports & Entertainment announced New Era Field has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with SAFETY Act designation in recognition of the Buffalo Bills' security practices.
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