Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 24-year-old Abel Gebrehawaria of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one count of kidnapping in the second degree (class "B" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the sole count in the indictment.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo's First Ward neighborhood. The new, all-electric housing development will consist of 405 affordable homes in 27 newly constructed buildings.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, down 6 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.56. The New York state average is $3.65, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.70.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced "Get Outdoors & Get Together Day" will be held Saturday, June 8, with events at more than 20 select locations across New York to bring people of all abilities, ages, identities and backgrounds together for a day of fun, healthy activities.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 01:10 pm
With summer vacation right around the corner, school supplies for the fall are the last thing on anyone's mind right now.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 01:05 pm
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Fri, May 31st 2024 01:05 pm
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
During the 1950s, a child with cystic fibrosis rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Today, many people with CF are achieving their dreams of pursuing careers, getting married, having children, and living into retirement.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
Family Promise of WNY, a family homeless shelter, will recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, partners and leaders in the community at its third annual "Celebration of Service" awards reception scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio St., Buffalo.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Friday reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," as the 2024 HABs notification season starts.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual military and veteran resource brunch for active and retired service members and their families, Saturday, June 15. The free event will be held at the George F. Lamm-American Legion Post 622, located at 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the program will begin at 11 a.m.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara Wine Trail members announce the return of a wine and cheese event - now expanding to be a charcuterie event. Participating wineries will feature a different cheese paired with a special wine. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday June 1, and from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Tickets are $40 per person per day and include the cheese sample and three tastes of wine at each participating winery.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
The Supporting Mental Health and Advocating for Resources Together (SMART) collaborative, in partnership with the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, will hold a conference to address the youth mental health crisis and the growing challenges faced by young people and their families on Wednesday, May 29, at 9 a.m. in Norton Hall on the university's North Campus.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 12:40 pm
117 holes of golf probably sounds like a lot ... because it is!
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Fri, May 24th 2024 11:50 am
With her deployment to Iowa, American Red Cross volunteer Donna Davis joined a group of volunteers from the 27-county Western New York region who have been deployed to assist residents in other areas of the country impacted by devastating storms.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced a Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict against Gregory M. Pearson, age 34, of Niagara Falls, this afternoon after deliberating for less than two hours. Pearson was convicted of seven counts of predatory sexual assault against a child committed in Niagara Falls in the years 2017 through 2021.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 53-year-old Demetrius F. Gore of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count of assault in the second degree (class "D" felony) for his involvement in an attack that resulted in serious physical injuries to the victim.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works said four of the county's parks - Burmaster at Bond Lake, West Canal Marina, Krull and Royalton Ravine - will officially open for the season this Friday, May 24. The parks are open from dawn until dusk. Oppenheim Park, which has undergone significant infrastructure work, will open Saturday, June 1.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 09:45 am
Get ready to rev those engines! Another year of exhilarating motor events are headed to the 2024 Erie County Fair this August. The motor event series at the Buffalo News Grandstand includes the following events:
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Mon, May 20th 2024 11:00 am
The second round of applications for Springboard, a new regional, innovative, year-long rapid prize competition, is now open for organizations and businesses working to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Western New York.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:40 am
St. Brian Clothiers is a fine men's wear clothing resource that offers free suits 365 days a year to men in need.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce the sale of adorable Plushie Bears as a unique fundraiser for Oishei Children's Hospital. On sale until supplies last, these branded bears are a perfect way to show your support of the hospital and the wonderful work it does each and every day in Western New York.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health is raising awareness about the dangers of the rabies virus, and reminding residents what to do when they encounter wildlife - whether it is indoors or out.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, headquartered in Buffalo, is marking its 25-year anniversary with a celebration Aug. 24 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 11:50 am
On Monday, May 27, the Town of Niagara Lions and Helping Hands clubs will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony at the newly constructed site in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:30 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 47-year-old Hector L. Colon of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of Robbery in the third degree (class "D" felony).
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:30 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, raised a total of $434,778 toward the 100th annual Appeal's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith."
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:20 pm
The Erie County Fair will honor veterans and active military during its 12-day event this August. Daily honorees will be chosen from nominations by the public and reviewed by a local committee. The public is asked to submit nominations for deserving individuals at www.ECFair.org/flagretreat or at any Made in America store by July 15.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 01:20 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan recognized Jessie Fisher, executive director of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, as a member of the 2024 New York State Senate "Women of Distinction" class of honorees.
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Wed, May 15th 2024 08:30 am
Over 150 community members gathered at the Wheatfield Senior Center on the evening of May 11 to celebrate the annual "Bollywood Night" and scholarship dinner hosted by Bridge Niagara Foundation and Naz716 Business Center. The event, which commenced at 5 p.m. with guest arrivals and networking, was a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of the local community.
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Tue, May 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, received a total of $17.6 million in the fiscal year 2024 work plan for Army civil works to bolster navigation and structures across lakes Erie and Ontario.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $127 million to police departments and sheriffs' offices outside of New York City for new technology and equipment to prevent and solve crimes and improve public safety. The governor secured additional funding in the FY 2025 enacted budget to fund applications made by 378 law enforcement agencies that responded to the state's application for funding last fall.
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Fri, May 10th 2024 09:40 am
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 workshop starts June 12 and is scheduled from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
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Thu, May 9th 2024 11:40 am
The board of directors of the National Fuel Gas Co. Foundation, the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Co., recently approved foundation grants totaling $207,000.
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Wed, May 8th 2024 03:35 pm
The 12th season of the Silo City Reading Series kicks off June 15 with an event headlined by National Book Award Finalist poet and cultural theorist Fred Moten, author of "Perennial Fashion Presence Falling" (Wave Books) and poet, translator and aerialist Christina Vega-Westhoff.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Niagara Falls School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 41-year-old Mohammed Mia of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 04:45 pm
On Monday, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced, "We experienced a tremendous amount of flood damage to the third and fourth floors of the museum Monday, forcing us to close our community treehouse indefinitely.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 01:35 pm
While changing emotions can be a normal part of adolescence, being proactive and understanding the signs to look out for before those feelings are heightened is crucial - as early intervention and treatment are key to mental wellness.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.65, down one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.55. The New York state average is $3.73, up 2 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was also $3.70.
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