Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 01:40 pm
Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to "Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom," announces its theme for 2024: "Live with Purpose."
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Tops Friendly Markets announces the start of its annual "Check Out Hunger" initiative.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in collaboration with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes prevention program. This is a 16-week program for people who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Classes are scheduled in 16 consecutive weekly sessions, then bimonthly for three months and once a month for five months.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2024 01:50 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is urging residents to stay informed and take proactive measures against respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV. The current situation poses a significant threat to public health, with data indicating elevated rates of hospitalizations and a strain on health care systems both locally and nationwide.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:55 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is proud to share that it has been accepted into Little Free Library's Read in Color spring 2024 cohort. UWGN will be the first Read in Color program provider in New York state outside of New York City.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 05:05 pm
The WNED PBS original "The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights," an engrossing documentary capturing the conflict between three national Black leaders at the turn of the 20th century over the pathway to Black liberation, will premiere during Black History Month (8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, on WORLD).
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 03:30 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Shaquan Gibson, age 49, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to a combined 65 years to life, the maximum possible sentence, for his conviction of the murder of 24-year-old Cyjear Betton in May of 2022, in Niagara Falls, and related crimes.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 01:10 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame (BMHOF) has announced its officers, board of directors and advisory council for 2024.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 11:00 am
"Jazz Scene Buffalo" will take the stage inside the "The Hungry Ear Coffeehouse" on the set of "Off Beat Cinema," (the late-night-hosted movie show nationally syndicated from Buffalo) at flagship station WBBZ-TV 5, Your Hometown MeTV Station, in its Eastern Hills studio.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 12 state landmarks will be illuminated red, black and green tonight in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:20 pm
Due to inclement weather in Western New York, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and BankOnBuffalo will now celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and teachings of diversity, equality, freedom and resistance with a day of storytelling, crafts and educational activities on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:20 pm
The 2024 schedule for the Friday night racing program at the Ransomville Speedway was released, and the schedule is filled with exciting events throughout the season.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:15 pm
Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio has announced that, as a result of a scheduling conflict, he will not have a guest speaker at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The event will go on without a guest.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:15 pm
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have selected Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Erie County and the Town of Evans as three of eight recipients of funding through the New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
A mix of wintry weather is in the forecast following a windstorm across the region earlier this week. AAA is offering advice to both motorists and homeowners as they recover from one storm and prepare for what's next. For those out driving, be prepared:
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
Appeal officials on Thursday launched Appeal 2024, the 100th annual campaign in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free tai chi for arthritis, and fall prevention workshops.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 04:35 pm
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched registration for the fourth-annual IceCycle fundraising event, presented by West Herr Automotive Group. This event is bringing together 13 WNY fitness studios and more than 1,000 participants on March 8-9 to take a 45-minute cycling class on ice while raising funds for research and programs at Roswell Park.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 03:35 pm
Per the New York State Thruway:
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 11:50 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio as his guest at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, inside the Cristoforo Colombo Society at 2223 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 04:45 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo and Detroit districts will host a public information session to share details of a study of historic seiche events on Lake Erie, which have caused flooding and low water at different points along the lakeshore.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
Applications are now open for Just Buffalo Literary Center's poetry fellowship, judged in 2024 by Megan Fernandes. The award, which is open to adult poets of all ages and career stages, includes a $2,500 honorarium; a month-long residency in Buffalo in August 2024; and the opportunity to perform as a featured reader alongside Fernandes at Just Buffalo's acclaimed Silo City Reading Series.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
The University at Buffalo has launched its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies to cement its position nationally and globally as a leader in microelectronics and research innovation for the semiconductor industry.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15, the Niagara History Center will present a program for children, "A Journey on the Underground Railroad." It starts at 10 a.m. and continues through 1 p.m. at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 01:20 pm
John Cooper Jr. has taken the helm as executive director of Niagara Gospel Mission, 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. He replaces Tom McLaughlin, who retired at the end of 2023.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2024 09:20 am
Maple syrup has many more uses than just tasting great on pancakes. Maple products can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, as well as desserts.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 pm
At 1:15 p.m., officers were called about a sheep in a field in the 600 block of Seventh Street.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:20 am
The New York State Department of Labor is reminding New Yorkers that unemployment tax forms will be automatically mailed to those who claimed benefits in 2023. The 1099-G provides the total amount of money a customer received in benefits during the year, as well as any adjustments or tax withholding made to those benefits.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 12:15 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.10, down 3 cents from last Tuesday. One year ago, the price was $3.22. The New York state average is $3.35, down 3 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.40.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 12:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets recently announced that, during the month of January, it is offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its "Tops in Education" program. Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10% for their school(s) during the entire month.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 09:55 am
On Saturday, Jan. 13, Old Fort Niagara will present a special winter adventure called "Jolicoeur's Journey," an interactive living history program based on the memoirs of Jolicoeur Charles Bonin. The young soldier trekked from Quebec to Fort Niagara in the winter of 1754.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 09:55 am
FMC's Agricultural Sciences Plant employees in Middleport, working with Local 1180 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and plant management, recently collected and donated several boxes and bags filled with nonperishable food the Middleport Food Pantry for local residents in need of access.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2023 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. arts and culture initiative awards to support 45 small to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its competitive grants process. The funding was awarded in two categories:
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 03:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million in capital grants is available to help volunteer fire departments across the state upgrade their facilities and equipment. In total, $25 million was secured in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget for this initiative, along with $10 million to offset the costs of training courses volunteer firefighters are required to complete.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced the new Niagara County ambulance service answered its first call this past Sunday and is now fully operational to serve Niagara County residents. The county has two ambulances in service.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 01:10 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) announced it has launched a new pilot program, in conjunction with Sunrise Café in Gasport, to offer senior citizens an affordable, quality lunch. Seniors can purchase a reduced-price voucher for a full lunch, and OFA funds will cover the difference with the restaurant.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:35 am
Arts Services Inc. has distributed 25 "Give for Greatness" grants providing operating support to arts and culture nonprofits based in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.
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Sun, Dec 17th 2023 01:00 pm
Lancaster is home to "Stony Brook Legendary Lights," one of the most imaginative, must-see holiday lights celebrations in the country. Over the span of eight streets, more than 300 homes are creatively adorned with lights, giant inflatables, Christmas characters, messages of peace and moving images (figuratively and literally). It's a winter wonderland that can be walked, or driven through, each night from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 01:50 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has marked a submerged stone wall at the entrance to shipping slip 3 to remind boaters of its presence as they transit the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
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