Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday - the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced a program he proposed in January - to create safe and affordable rental units by rehabilitating dormant units - is now rolling out across upstate New York.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is the recipient of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to youth development programming, youth sports and education funding and youth team sports funding. Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society will host a "Cemetery Tales" tour at Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport on Sunday, Aug. 4. The public is invited to join the tour and meet some of the more famous people who are buried there.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2024 04:10 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced awards totaling more than $645,000 to 27 Western New York nonprofit organizations through its 2024 competitive grants process.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2024 10:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced that, for the first time in its history, it has introduced dozens of educational and wayfinding signs to enhance the visitor experience and help visitors learn more about their plant collections. This project was the next phase of the Botanical Gardens' rebranding efforts, and the whimsical new branding elements can be seen in each of the signs.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 05:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 21-year-old Sharief McBroom of Buffalo pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony), two counts of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" violent felonies) and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony).
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 04:05 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 30-year-old Jerry L. Simpson of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 23 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 02:10 pm
Winding through the peaks and valleys of tree-lined roads in the hills of Cattaraugus, one may feel far away from the Buffalo-Niagara Region - but knowing the destination is a multigenerational, family-owned blueberry farm makes the journey all the more exciting.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH)-Buffalo is back for its fifth annual outreach - this year providing 100 families with free home repairs in the Ellicott District.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (BNW) announced a hybrid in-person and virtual outreach event to update the public about ongoing efforts to restore natural resources in the Buffalo River Area of Concern (AOC) and the proposed removal of the Fish Tumors and Other Deformities Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI), on Tuesday, July 30.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:00 am
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara near Lewiston, are celebrating 150 years of ministry in the U.S.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:00 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Shawnquilla N. Armstrong, age 32, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced Thursday in Niagara County Court by Judge Caroline Wojtaszek to serve the next 10 years in State Prison for her conviction of two counts of attempted assault in the first degree.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 05:55 pm
Every year, more than 1 million infections occur within health care facilities in the U.S. They are associated with nearly 100,000 deaths and between $28 billion and $33 billion in excess costs, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 10:45 am
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has announced the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2024! The names of the inductees were officially announced during a press conference held at The Buffalo History Museum, in the State Court Room.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 05:15 pm
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) invites people to an informative and engaging open house from 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Central Library, Collections Gallery Conference Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 05:10 pm
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement will host the second in its series of community conversations for community-based and faith-based organizations on Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m. at the Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 825 Depot Ave., Niagara Falls. Free museum tours will be given at 5 p.m., and Classic Soul will cater a light dinner at 5:30 p.m.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 03:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the community to "Party in the Park," a free public event at Schoellkopf Park on Thursday, Aug. 1.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 12:55 pm
"Friday Night Smackdown" comes to KeyBank Center in Buffalo for a TV taping starting at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Tickets start at $30 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the Erie Canal bicentennial commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the original Erie Canal.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2024 07:55 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 50-year-old Daniel A. Martinez of Amherst pleaded guilty this afternoon before Acting Erie County Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio to one count of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:45 pm
Destination Niagara USA and the Niagara Falls Convention Center will welcome the American Legion Department of New York for a convention from Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:30 pm
"Gran fondo" aren't words heard too often in Niagara County, but for Niagara Hospice, it is 11 years going strong holding the annual Hospice Gran Fondo.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 07:00 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Artpark's Fairy House Festival returns for the 14th year this Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Artpark's lower park (South Fourth Street entrance).
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Mon, Jul 8th 2024 12:55 pm
The third annual "Family Fun Day" at the Niagara Falls City Market, located at 779 E. Market St., is taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, in partnership with The Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club and The Packard Court Community Center. This completely free event is open to the public and expected to draw crowds of local partners and community groups emphasizing local food access and child-friendly activities.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2024 10:50 am
Wanakah Country Club will host the New York State Men's Amateur Championship July 9-11. This will be the third time Wanakah has hosted this historic event, with the other two times being in 1981 and 1999.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2024 10:15 am
The Niagara History Center will again be conducting four programs for children this summer. The "History Explorer" series is designed for children ages 7 to 11 and includes crafts, games, stories and other hands-on activities. It will take place on four Wednesdays in July and August, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following are dates and themes for the programs:
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
"Invincible" Vince Valor will make his highly anticipated return to Empire State Wrestling at "Everything To Gaine" on Saturday, July 20, at Buffalo RiverWorks. The Niagara Falls native will enter the "Everything To Gaine Rumble" in which the winner will become the No. 1 contender to the ESW heavyweight championship.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:35 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 23-year-old Ryan M. Crawford of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:40 pm
ABBA REVISITED, the No. 1 tribute to ABBA in North America since 2001, present their annual Christmas concert to the legendary chart stoppers - offering note-perfect musicianship and harmonies, authentic seasonal costuming, along with the ABBA hits (including some Christmas tunes) you have come to know and love.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:35 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 40-year-old Louis C. Goforth of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:35 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 429 - also known as Ward Road - will be closed in the vicinity of Sawyer Creek, just north of the intersection at U.S. Route 62, in the Town of Wheatfield, beginning Monday, July 8, to facilitate a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to remain in place for one month.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 07:00 am
The Community Health Center of Buffalo will host a free women's self-care event, called "Show Yourself Some Love," from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 2715 Highland Ave., Niagara Falls. This event was previously scheduled for an earlier date.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The six-week session starts July 22 and is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
Western New York Ford Dealers announced applications are now available for local nonprofits for the 2024 Ford Friendship Express program. 2024 marks the 27th year for this philanthropic initiative where community groups and charitable organizations apply for the opportunity to receive a new Ford van.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 01:00 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced $18 million in funding was awarded to support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion in Western New York.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:30 pm
Connect Niagara - the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works - will allow all riders to ride for free the week of July 1. The bus service does not operate on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 10:10 am
National Tire Safety Week runs from June 24 through July 3, 2024. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 08:45 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the corrections division of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has achieved reaccreditation from the New York State Sheriff's Association.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2024 07:25 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) gathered in Buffalo today to express their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing both career and volunteer fire departments.
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