Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
Depression is a common problem among older adults, but is not a normal part of aging. Mental illness can be difficult to discuss and is no laughing matter. Often the best way to learn about a hard topic is through laughter.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2019 02:40 pm
The much-anticipated Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays may still be months away, but the best time to book flights for these busy travel weeks is quickly approaching. In fact, a recent analysis of AAA Travel's flight booking data from the past three years revealed Sept. 25 marks the start of the best booking window for air travel around both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2019 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's September program is titled, "D Day, the Greatest Landing in Modern Military History." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2019 09:35 am
On Tuesday, Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt held a public forum to investigate the public health impacts of industrial wind on the communities they are located. At this event, Ortt hosted professionals in the fields of public health, acoustics and audiology who presented information on industrial wind turbines and the impacts they had on the communities in which they were located.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2019 09:40 am
Early voting is just one significant election law change taking effect this year. The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara will present updates in a program titled "Countdown to Election Day: What you need to know before you vote." The free program will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2019 01:50 pm
It's time to raise your glasses and give "Prost," as members of the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association (DNFBA) host a collaborative Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2019 01:20 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has received a $1.35 million grant to increase the number of behavioral health professionals treating opioid and other substance use disorders in Western New York.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2019 03:35 pm
FeedMore WNY is seeking participants to attend "Plate Expectations 2019," taking place at the new Resurgence Brewing Company, located at 55 Chicago St., Buffalo, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Presented by Wegmans, guests will enjoy food and beverage samples, auction items and raffles, a wall of wine, and balloon pop games of chance.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2019 03:10 pm
WellNow Urgent Care - one of New York's fastest-growing urgent care providers - has added Department of Veterans Affairs TriWest to its network of accepted insurance plans. Through this partnership, WellNow Urgent Care has been named a VA-authorized urgent care provider where veterans can receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
Women United of Niagara will host an "Evening with JoAnn Falletta" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. This is the first event of the group's "Spotlight Series," an ongoing program that will highlight the accomplishments and community endeavors of notable women in Western New York.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:50 am
Lion Regina Cecconi was elected district governor of Lions District 20-N at the Multiple District 20 Convention held in Binghamton. She was recently inducted by Lions International President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi at the Lions International Convention in Milan, Italy.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2019 04:35 pm
The Buffalo History Museum's newest exhibition, "History Makers," features profiles, artifacts and imagery of 20 of the Western New York region's most historically significant and well-known figures.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2019 04:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team's season kick-off luncheon, presented by New Wave Energy, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2019 04:30 pm
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Buffalo & Erie County is now accepting registrations for its family-to-family classes for Niagara Falls. This 12-week course helps family members be effective advocates for a loved one who is challenged by mental illness.
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Tue, Aug 20th 2019 01:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is launching the second round of the small business support fund (SBSF) to help local entrepreneurs improve their businesses.
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Tue, Aug 20th 2019 01:20 pm
The stars will shine at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino when the Seneca Niagara Event Center welcomes the 19th annual Native American Music Awards at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; and Wayne Brady at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:10 pm
Today, Bronze Star recipient and New York State Sen. Rob Ortt (R-C-I-Ref-North Tonawanda) declared his candidacy for New York's 27th Congressional District. At an event at the VFW Post 2535 in Lockport, Ortt delivered a speech that outlined his experiences as a soldier - in Afghanistan and defending the U.S. Southern border - his service as a state senator, and his campaign platform as a congressional candidate.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
When a daughter is afflicted by illness, the most a parent can do is to be right there with her. Perhaps no one knows this better than Michael Gold, an attorney in Niagara Falls who deals with Elder Law and who is learning braille.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:15 pm
Before the summer ends, the Museum of disABILITY History will host "Kids Day" from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at 3826 Main St., Buffalo. The family-friendly event encourages inclusion for all ages and abilities in the community. It will include guest appearances from Justice League of Western New York, princesses from A Dream is a Wish Entertainment and visitors from Buffalo Furries. Activities include: Crafts, free food, face-painting and free museum gallery tours, among other happenings.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
An educational conference for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or the early stages of dementia is being planned for Aug. 24 in Buffalo.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
The public is invited to eat, drink, dance and mingle at the first "Trucks at the Tracks" happy hour celebration from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, outside the Niagara Falls Train Station (825 Depot Ave. W.).
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:20 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced work is continuing on the project to remove a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, new detours are scheduled to begin.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
In February 2020, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will present "20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York." This exhibition, on view from Feb. 16 to Aug. 16, will be the first comprehensive regional art exhibition to focus on women artists living in Western New York.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
WNED | WBFO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announced the 2020 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition will be June 3-6, 2020. Renowned concert guitarists Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio will return as artistic directors. Judges for the 2020 competition include Castellani and Andriaccio, along with guitar masters Roberto Aussel, Rene Izquierdo, Martha Masters, Judicael Perroy and Raphaella Smits.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:55 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced that another city resident will experience an exterior paint makeover this summer.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2019 01:20 pm
On Thursday, Aug. 29, local residents who have demonstrated an extraordinary lifetime commitment to service will be inducted into the Niagara Falls Volunteer Hall of Fame. This year's honorees are Georgia Robinson Bradberry, Jane Schroeder, Don King and Laurie Davis (posthumously). Jasiah Jackson will be honored with the inaugural GenNext Award, which was established to recognize outstanding youth age 18 and under for exemplary service to the community.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's "Celebrity Bartending - Battle of the Businesses" event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Brickyard Brewing Company, 432 Center St., Lewiston. The event will benefit the more than 600 individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities supported by Intandem, formerly Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2019 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is providing a cool, private breastfeeding and baby changing station at the Niagara County Fair.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2019 03:55 pm
While Alzheimer's disease currently cannot be prevented or slowed, there are steps to take and recommendations to follow in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise and cognitive activity that promote healthy aging.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2019 03:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is hosting its first gala event to benefit the museum's efforts to develop an endowment fund. The Brass Ring Gala will be held from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Michael's Landing in North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2019 03:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will face off in a pizza challenge against "Hell's Kitchen" contestant/chef Bobby Anderson and six of his students from LaSalle Preparatory School's F BITES (Food Based Interventions with Technology Energy & Science) program. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the medical center's Tenth Street Café.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2019 03:25 pm
A University at Buffalo researcher is among the recipients of a prestigious national honor for young scientists.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 03:20 pm
A University at Buffalo researcher's Veggie Van project is revving up its engine.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 11:05 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded accreditation by HFAP, the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 11:05 am
This Friday night at Ransomville Speedway, the JetPort Lounge & Restaurant, Lazy Lakes Camping Resort, Sunflowers of Sanborn and Rutland Corwin Funeral Home present a full card of racing, including the third annual John Susice Memorial Race for the street stocks.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:05 pm
University at Buffalo researchers have determined that a human gene present in 75% of the population is a key reason why a class of drugs for Alzheimer's disease seemed promising in animal studies only to fail in human studies.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 03:45 pm
The Region II office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will host a flood risk open house meeting to inform the residents of Niagara County about the flood risks shown on preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 09:55 am
Buffalo State will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in the Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. Hosted by the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, the event will include hands-on activities, Apollo trivia, rocket simulations, exhibits, lectures and videos, all dedicated to the first moon landing. Space-themed food and refreshments also will be served.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 09:55 am
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is partnering with local solid waste management boards to host "Let's Talk Recycling," a community forum to be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Erie County Emergency Training Facility Auditorium, 3359 Broadway, Town of Cheektowaga. This free workshop will feature local recycling experts who will be able to answer questions on recycling directly from constituents; offer an opportunity to learn what one can recycle and reuse; as well as where things go after people move them at the curb.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Niagara University's "2 Good 2 Toss" community garage sale program raised nearly $1,700 this year for student outreach programs - while also keeping hundreds of reusable items out of landfills.
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