Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:35 pm
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs is joining the Buffalo Employment and Training Center and Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction to host Women and Girls Construction Career Exploration Day on Thursday, March 7.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 01:25 pm
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association (Association) are awarding support to 26 public gardens and their community partners engaging in urban agriculture, food-growing, and related education work.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 05:35 pm
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1100 block of 19th Street, when they heard shots being fired as they were investigating an unrelated call a few blocks away.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 12:20 pm
The Park School of Buffalo, Western New York's only co-ed Montessori and pre-K-12th grade independent school, is proud to be partnering with the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation providing various programs that offer financial, emotional and practical support for families facing childhood cancer.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of its free Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP). Certified NYS Tax Department staff will guide eligible taxpayers as they electronically prepare and file their basic federal and state tax returns themselves for free.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 07:00 am
It's pothole season in Western and Central New York! Cracked and crumbling pavement is the perfect environment for potholes to form. Moisture collects in these crevices, expanding and contracting due to freezing and thawing. The pavement gradually crumbles and, when combined with the weight of passing cars, eventually results in a pothole.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 05:10 pm
Japanese rock band and Western New York regulars The Molice, whose lead singer Rinko is from Kanazawa, have joined forces with Buffalo's alternative rockers Letter to Elise to raise funds and awareness for earthquake relief in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 11:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has released hunting safety statistics for the 2023 seasons, and thanked hunters for their ongoing commitment to following responsible practices to keep communities safe.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:50 am
Pride season is only a few months away, and Niagara Pride is excited to announce that it is once again kicking off Pride in WNY with the third annual WNY Pride 5K Fun Run/Walk and LGBTQ+ health & wellness fair at SUNY Niagara.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:50 am
Producing clean hydrogen is one way to address climate change that is threatening the planet. It can be used in a fuel cell or gas turbine to create electricity with only water and heat as byproducts.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:45 am
The American Red Cross of Western New York is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor contributions made by its volunteer workforce to ensure that neighbors never face crises alone.
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Wed, Feb 28th 2024 07:10 pm
The Seneca Nation will bring together a worldwide gathering of Indigenous nations, friends and supporters for the fourth World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference, to help combat and prevent the suicide crisis among Indigenous people.
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Tue, Feb 27th 2024 12:25 pm
The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County invites all Niagara County residents over age 55 to enter the COA amateur photography contest. Prizes include two tickets to a Rivera Theatre Friday night series event and a $25 gift card to Tops.
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Tue, Feb 27th 2024 12:05 pm
Last year, New York led the nation in residential fire deaths, with 154 home fire fatalities statewide between January and December of 2023 according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Sadly, we've seen this trend continue with 24 residential fire deaths reported in New York since Jan. 1 - the most of any state this year. In fact, New York has been among the top four U.S. states for home fire deaths for more than a decade, totaling 1,358 home fire fatalities since 2014.
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Tue, Feb 27th 2024 09:40 am
One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 2012, the Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust has been doing just that for the people of Western New York.
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Mon, Feb 26th 2024 03:20 pm
Through Highmark Bright Blue Futures charitable giving and community involvement program, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is accepting "Blue Fund" grant requests for 2024 funding through March 18.
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Wed, Feb 21st 2024 06:55 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the selection of Virginia Smith as the new deputy district director of its Buffalo district office, effective Sunday, Feb. 11.
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Wed, Feb 21st 2024 11:45 am
In 2022, at the behest of the New York Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a reclassification for physical therapy assistants (PTAs) from a certified profession under New York State Education Law to a licensed profession.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 10:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets will celebrate Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day. This annual event is celebrated on the 22nd of every February to not only highlight the remarkable achievements of our associates, but also the longevity and impact grocery workers make on employment.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 10:40 am
The Buffalo Wind Symphony's upcoming concert, "Choose Joy," is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the auditorium at McKinley High School in Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 10:35 am
Diamonds in the Ruff animal rescue will hold its annual "Saint Pawtty's Day" basket raffle on Saturday, March 9, at the Shawnee Firehall.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 07:00 am
WNY Equifest is a two-day event that will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, inside both the Showplex and Agricultural Discovery Center. It is a celebration of the horse industry in New York state, and horse enthusiasts, owners, trainers, clinicians, riders and vendors are welcome to attend.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2024 11:35 am
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross blood donor app, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2024 11:55 pm
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our male silverback western lowland gorilla, Koga, who died yesterday morning from a cardiac event.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2024 10:40 pm
Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2024 05:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 51-year-old Peter P. Christopher of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Shannon M. Heneghan to one year in jail.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 10:30 am
Phil Rosenthal, creator, writer and producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil" announced a series of 2024 dates for his live tour: "An Evening with Phil Rosenthal," following a successful 2023 run. Produced by Live Nation, the 25-city tour includes a stop at PAC at Buffalo State College in Buffalo on Saturday, April 27.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
New York State Sen. James Skoufis (D, 42nd District), Liz Krueger (D, 28th District) and Sean Ryan (D, 61st District) have announced the completion and public release of a long-awaited, independent audit of New York state tax incentives.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
Deaf Access Services has merged with People Inc., expanding People Inc.'s comprehensive suite of human services programs. Sharing a common mission to serve the community where needed, the merger was part of a long-term plan when Deaf Access Services affiliated with People Inc. in late 2018.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a special election to fill the vacancy in the 26th Congressional District created by the resignation of Brian Higgins will be held Tuesday, April 30. Hochul issued the proclamation on Feb. 12 pursuant to the Public Officers Law.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:25 pm
Catholic Health is hosting a networking event for graduate registered nurses and prospective graduates on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the M Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Light refreshments will be served, with the evening program as follows:
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:25 pm
Buffalo Championship Wrestling returns to the Arlene Mychajliw Community Center for "WrestleSunday II" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Come out and see:
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:20 pm
The Gliding Stars of Western New York will present its annual ice show, "Honoring Our Heroes!" at the Buffalo State Ice Arena at 801 Grant St., Buffalo. The event is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:20 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will electrify the region with some powerhouse matchups and exciting showdowns this May.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 10:00 am
The ninth annual Greater Niagara Fishing Expo will take place this week at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, from Thursday through Sunday.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 07:00 am
Lockport's third annual Benefit Ball will take place from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Lockport Town & Country Club.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present its 4th annual Black Caregivers Conference from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. People also can participate via Zoom.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
Updates on progress being made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District on the eight Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program projects in the region are highlighted in USACE's recently released annual report.
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