Sat, Oct 12th 2024 09:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award of a $44.5 million contract to replace the Best Street Bridge over the Kensington Expressway in Buffalo, a major milestone in the transformative project to reconnect and revitalize the neighborhoods that were torn apart by the highway's construction.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:00 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo have discovered multiple commercial shipments containing psilocybin throughout the previous 30 days at the Peace Bridge warehouse.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets recently concluded its annual "Live United" campaign in support of the United Way of Erie and Niagara counties, having raised over $57,800.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Crisis Services, Erie County's only 24-hour comprehensive crisis response center, is currently preparing for our biggest night of the year, "Men Who Cook!" The Oct. 16 event will raise funds to support our 24-hour operations and the crisis first responders who provide critical, unduplicated, and lifesaving services to Erie County.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:25 am
Niagara County will be hosting a series of community meetings regarding Medicare choices for seniors in 2025, as well as other health care program options, according to Darlene DiCarlo, director of the Niagara County Office for the Aging. The annual Medicare enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2024 04:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced LaVaugn Reeves, LMSW, BSN, RN, TNCC, will join the hospital as director of its emergency department, effective Oct. 21.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2024 04:45 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved economic development awards it said will spur more than $35 million in capital investments and support the creation of 17 jobs in Western New York.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:30 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign (Oct. 10-18).
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:35 am
Join in for "Art for Oliver," a dynamic fundraising event supporting the Oliver Street public art initiative! This family-friendly event will bring together more than 20 artist vendors, live music, local food, a basket raffle, and more - all in celebration of art, community, and creativity.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced New York is launching a program to distribute $10 million in new eviction prevention funds to communities across upstate, including more than $1.5 million to Erie County.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:50 pm
Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 6-12, 2024, and AAA Insurance has tips to keep homeowners safe.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:20 pm
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas announced its annual Veterans Day concert, set to take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:35 pm
Towne Hyundai of Orchard Park, a dealership of the Towne Automotive Group, presented FeedMore WNY with a $100,000 donation to support FeedMore WNY's new campus project. The presentation was held at Towne Hyundai at 3525 Southwestern Blvd.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a justice in the Town of Lewiston, was elected to the position of president of the New York State Magistrate's Association at the annual conference in September.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Preeclampsia and cardiac conditions are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, and Fatima's Heart: Mommy Meals and Miles aims to provide tools, education and support to Niagara County mothers at high risk.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Niagara County Social Services Commissioner Meghan Lutz today announced the 2024-25 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application window will open on Friday, Nov. 1, with a streamlined application process. Applications have already been sent to qualified individuals that received HEAP last year and meet the early outreach criteria.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Niagara Pride will host its largest silent auction and basket raffle ever, with proceeds going to the Jean Hopkins Scholarship, designed to help LGBTQ+ youth pursuing higher education.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:00 pm
On Monday, Sept. 30, at 3:20 a.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call regarding a hazardous material incident at the Archem Inc. building in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:10 am
The Salvation Army is deploying teams in response to the recent category 4 hurricanes in the southern states.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said his office has been made aware of a scam targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages. Jastrzemski said this scam has been going after customers of tolling agencies across the country that persuades them to enter personal and/or financial information on a phony website - and it appears E-ZPass customers are now the latest targets.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres today announced that registration is now open for the county's final household hazardous waste collection event of 2024, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, in North Tonawanda. The event is open to all Niagara County residents, but you must register in advance.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Some of Western New York's top health care CEOs from organizations such as Catholic Health, Roswell Park, Kaleida Health, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York and Independent Health, will be presenting and taking questions during a half-day forum hosted by the Healthcare Executive Forum of WNY.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 12:05 pm
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association - the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all - invites Western New York companies, communities and individuals to stop the cycle of stroke by raising critical funds to further research and education through CycleNation.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 12:20 pm
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier announced the nominees for its 2024 Niagara Awards who will be honored at a luncheon in October for "their inspirational work personifying our mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Buffalo District) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are building on the success of a project to help one of the Niagara River and Lake Erie's most important fish thrive despite decades of manmade impacts to the ecosystem.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
Fantastic Friends of WNY will hold its sixth annual "Fantastic Friends Rock the Runway" fashion show, which includes a live and silent auction at 5 p.m. inside The Statler Buffalo (Golden Ballroom) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially began accepting applications for program funding. Nonprofit agencies, located within Niagara County and/or the City of Tonawanda, that run youth focused programs, are eligible to apply.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
As part of a busy October schedule, the Breast Cancer Network of WNY will host an "Early Detection Awareness Day" from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The free event will take place at BCN's facility within the United Way Building at 742 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, and will include vendors, refreshments, and several area health care and breast screening providers.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announced the 24th annual "Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions to End Family Violence Conference," taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Niagara Riverside Resort.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 11:45 am
Today, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will illuminate its iconic South Park Avenue conservatory in blue to honor the late Mark Mortenson, the organization's beloved president and CEO who passed away on Sept. 14. This tribute coincides with a celebration of Mark's life hosted by the Maranto-Mortenson family.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. (HHCWNY) announced it has been awarded a $48,000 grant from Bank of America.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) will present five awards during its annual meeting and luncheon taking place at noon Sept. 19 at the Niagara Falls County Club. The nonprofit agency, which serves all of Niagara County, will also conduct elections for its board of directors.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Tuesday a jury found Joel Coleman, 42, of Buffalo guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony), one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony), and one count of menacing in the second degree (class "A" misdemeanor).
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 10:50 am
Dear Harlem Globetrotters fans, we're heading back on the road! Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to KeyBank Center! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals, on Feb. 7, 2025.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) for the adaptive reuse of Schoellkopf Hall, located in DeVeaux Woods State Park in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Mohammed Mia, 42, of Buffalo was sentenced Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges. He received a determinate sentence of 14 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the opening of small game hunting seasons across New York. Depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from Sept. 1 through March 30.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Abel Gebrehawaria, 24, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller. He received a determinate sentence of five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation, a geographic division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2024 grant cycle. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 4, and can be submitted online at www.TheNiagaraAreaFoundation.org.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free program on communicating effectively with loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Niagara Falls Public Library LaSalle Branch.
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