Mon, Jun 5th 2023 12:40 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions for Monday, June 5, 2023. The pollutant of concern is fine particulate matter. The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. through 11:59 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 10:30 am
The region's affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, formerly known as NAMI Buffalo & Erie County, has been approved to expand its geographic service area to include the counties of Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua. To better reflect this expansion, NAMI-NYS and the national organization granted approval for the name change to NAMI Buffalo & Western New York.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 07:00 am
The Roycrofters-At-Large Association will be back again for the 47th annual Roycroft Artisan Summer Arts & Crafts Festival at the Classic Rink on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday June 25. The festival runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at 41 Riley St., in the Village of East Aurora.
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Fri, Jun 2nd 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $50 million in funding is available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program.
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Fri, Jun 2nd 2023 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $26 million in grant funding has been awarded to 24 Land Banks across New York.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the opening of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor's (MSAAHC's) new headquarters and visitor center.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
As Western New York welcomes the summer season, Independent Health is once again "Bringing Healthy to You" with a variety of fun and health-focused programs across the region.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Retired Border Patrol Agent Jeff Wilson, of Western New York, was selected to represent the state in Berlin, Germany, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) "final leg" that will lead into opening ceremonies of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games on June 17.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the City of Niagara Falls Hyde Park - Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday June 3.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Old Falls Street USA is looking for local artisan vendors to sell products during weekends this summer. The season is underway and continues through Labor Day weekend, capitalizing on the busy tourist season.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center's most important fundraiser of the year, "AHA! (Annual Hallwalls Auction)," returns to Asbury Hall at Babeville at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1. The anticipated auction shows the works of 23 regional and international artists who have exhibited at Hallwalls in its 48-year history.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Independent Living of Niagara County invites everyone to its "All You Need is Love" celebration from 5-9 p.m. June 9 at the Open Air Bar, 2720 Maple Ave., Newfane.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health's Office of Health Equity has three free sessions scheduled for its Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Buffalo State University will offer local middle and high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in one week of instrumental music, vocal instruction, or musical theater during the 11th annual Summer Music Institute held on campus.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 02:15 pm
The "100 Deadliest Days" is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. AAA coined the phrase after examining troubling data regarding fatal crashes among teen drivers.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:15 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY), driven and funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation's youth sports and recreation focus area, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, announced 12 organizations received a 2023 "Summer Free Play Series" grant award.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:15 pm
At 1:37 a.m. Wednesday, the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at 7211 Stephenson Ave. Upon arrival, fire personnel found heavy fire coming out of the windows on the right side and in the rear of the building. Upon investigation, it was determined the cause of the fire was not accidental.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 34-year-old Travis J. Green of Buffalo pleaded guilty Thursday morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest count in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Every year, more than 30,000 people contact the New York State Smokers' Quitline for help in ending their dependence on commercial tobacco products.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and Buffalo Common Council Member Joel P. Feroleto have announced the artists chosen to paint live mural art during the 2023 Hertel Alley Mural Fest, which will take place June 10-11. The festival is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, on Hertel Alley, which runs behind businesses from 1225 and 1301 Hertel Ave., in north Buffalo.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:10 am
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) announced Canisius College president Steve K. Stoute, J.D., was appointed co-chair of the council. Stoute succeeds Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, who served as co-chair since 2019 and will be retiring as president of SUNY Buffalo State University.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Community Beer Works (CBW), in partnership with the Pride Center of Western New York, announced the third-annual launch of PRIDE Ale. $1 from each pint and 4-pack sold of the limited-edition brew will go directly to the Pride Center of Western New York.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan, Assembly member Karen McMahon and Assembly member Monica Wallace visited the Asian American Heritage Festival in Amherst to announce $30 million of state funding in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in New York. It is the largest investment in the Asian American community in state history.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
The 50th anniversary of Twin Cities Meals on Wheels was observed, as the City of North Tonawanda and Tonawanda presented the organization's president a proclamation recognizing this important milestone.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the opening of the 2023 navigation season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic waterways. Locks and lift bridges on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals will operate daily today through Oct. 11, providing opportunities for boating, fishing and sightseeing to tourists, canal enthusiasts and all New Yorkers.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:35 am
Voters in Western Niagara County joined with those from throughout New York on Tuesday in approving school budgets despite the ongoing inflation and economic challenges facing the state.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
"HOPE Day," the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, brought in a record total of $507,456 toward this year's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith." This total included $111,000 in matching funds from EnergyMark LLC and Thomann Asphalt Paving.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
It's hard to believe that a little over three years ago Tops launched its highly successful "Tops Totes for Change." This program encourages shoppers to purchase a reusable bag with a special charity design for just $2.69, with $1 of the proceeds being donated back to five local community organization. Since its inception, Tops is proud to say that $519,846 has been raised for area charities and at a time that these organizations need it most.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) announced New York's electric grid and its electric utilities are prepared for increased summer demand for electricity. Additionally, the price for electricity paid by full-service residential customers on average is expected to be lower than a year ago, depending on the customer's location, demand and actual market prices.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) announced it is no longer designated as a "troubled" public housing authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Catholic Health to provide temporary emergency services in eastern Niagara County until the health system's new Lockport Memorial Hospital opens this fall.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:10 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced a jury found 21-year-old Abdiwahab Sabtow of Buffalo guilty of one count of kidnapping in the second degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Wed, May 17th 2023 11:30 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is debuting its newest showcase, "COHORT: An Alberto Rey Alumni Exhibition."
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Tue, May 16th 2023 06:25 pm
SUNY Buffalo State University will confer degrees on roughly 1,300 undergraduate and 500 graduate students during its 151st commencement celebration on Saturday, May 20, in the Buffalo State Sports Arena.
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Mon, May 15th 2023 02:20 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber hosted the "Chamber Honors" annual dinner at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Thursday, May 4.
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Mon, May 15th 2023 02:05 pm
Buffalo families have one more opportunity to experience The Buffalo History Museum's "Train Gallery," which is scheduled to temporarily close on June 3.
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Mon, May 15th 2023 10:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a plan to upgrade the Apollo Media Center in east Buffalo to support job training, youth programming and media production. New equipment will allow the Apollo to expand media education to city residents who own a business, and provide a safe creative outlet for young people to explore music and art, while also teaching skills in video production and coding to help familiarize them with media careers.
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Mon, May 15th 2023 10:35 am
The New York Department of State recently announced the fourth public meeting of the New York State Commission on African American History will take place in Buffalo on June 12 to "show support for the community in the wake of the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market."
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Fri, May 12th 2023 04:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 33-year-old Cortez Foster of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 6 years in prison followed by 3 years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second violent felony offender.
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Fri, May 12th 2023 09:20 am
The University at Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness (UB TCIE) has secured a $500,000 grant from the New York State Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) to accelerate the development of New York's offshore wind workforce.
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