Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
For centuries, the Moonflower (botanical name: Ipomoea alba) has captivated the imagination of creatures big and small with its iridescent white pedals and alluring sweet perfume. The nocturnal flowers (hence the name) awaken at night and majestically expand, only to retreat at sunrise.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, the Wheatfield Veterans Committee will honor all Gold Star Mothers for the dedication of a bronze statue placed on the current Veterans Memorial site, 2800 Church Road. This is a no-charge ceremony, and all are welcome. There is ample parking and facilities.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 10:55 am
On Tuesday morning, the Village of Youngstown celebrated improvements to its recreational splash pad at Falkner Park.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2024 12:10 pm
As many students begin heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing targeted scam prevention tips that can help students start the new academic year safely.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.
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Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Late in November of 2022, Islander Kim Kalman traveled to Washington, D.C., to donate her bone marrow to someone she had never met. The actual donation occurred on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. After having been on Be The Match's donor list since 2009, she got the call that she was a match with a 62-year-old man who was "suffering from Myelodysplastic syndrome, which is a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow don't mature and become healthy blood," Kalman explained.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot is now open! Trotters may register at www.YMCATurkeyTrot.org until race capacity is reached.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 03:25 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) Buffalo finished its fifth annual outreach in Buffalo, serving 351 families in the Ellicott District with free home repairs, providing over $1 million of donated work.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2024 11:40 am
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC of Niagara), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), announced its participation in this year's OneTooMany Virtual 5K, a fundraising event organized by the New York State Children's Alliance to support child advocacy centers across the state. The event takes place Sept. 13-15. The CAC of Niagara aims to register at least 100 participants before Aug. 8.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
The PBA of New York State commends New York State Park Police officer Nathan Sibenik for his quick and decisive action that saved the life of a woman experiencing a mental health crisis at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 05:15 pm
For those seeking to help people quit cigarette smoking, vaping or other tobacco product use, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers accredited tobacco treatment specialist (TTS) workshops twice yearly. The weeklong, on-site certification program continues this fall and next spring, with scholarships available for interested attendees.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, announced the opening of the Great Lakes 360 living museum on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park. The project is located in the former Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and features notable wildlife of the Niagara River and larger Great Lakes ecosystem.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:25 pm
As high temperatures continue across New York state, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
Millions of people across the globe have a passion for grilling. Cooking over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to a variety of foods, and that profile can be augmented with marinades, wood chips and a host of other tweaks that help to create a delicious, finished product.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensures it will be there to keep everyone cool when the mercury rises.
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Wed, Jun 19th 2024 02:05 pm
As temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help our customers stay safe and save money on their bills.
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Wed, Jun 19th 2024 02:00 pm
As our area faces extremely hot temperatures this week, the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has important safety tips for caregivers and families facing Alzheimer's and other dementias. While extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, it can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with dementia.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
On June 10, 1924, a small group of dedicated physicians gathered at The Drake Hotel in Chicago to establish the American Heart Association. At the time, heart disease was considered a death sentence: There was no treatment, no hope. These founders believed that better understanding of heart disease would lead to treatments and lives saved.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning trend over the past month - fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. In fact, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected over the past month than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply.
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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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Sat, May 25th 2024 12:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital honored first responders throughout Niagara County at its annual EMS recognition dinner, held at Pekin Fire Co. in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 12:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and encourages motorists to "Give Turtles a Brake."
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Fri, May 10th 2024 11:00 am
Heart, Love & Soul, a cornerstone organization in downtown Niagara Falls, is facing increased challenges as it works to meet escalating community needs.
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Thu, May 9th 2024 11:35 am
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:
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Tue, Apr 30th 2024 03:35 pm
Kathy Lovett-McKeever has been named the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Buffalo 2024 Woman of Impact winner for her work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women, and improve health and well-being in the local community. In the U.S., cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2024 01:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the completion of its restoration of Schoellkopf Park, a vital component of the medical campus and the neighboring community. Funded by a $155,000 Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls, the project revitalizes key elements of the park's infrastructure and aesthetic appeal.
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Tue, Apr 23rd 2024 03:40 pm
John R. Oishei Children's Hospital announced the inaugural 2024 "Giving Day FOR Oishei Children's Hospital" (OCH) will be held May 21, in partnership with Cumulus Media.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2024 07:00 am
On April 17, Lewiston resident John Woodley, a long-time blood donor with the American Red Cross, made his 27th gallon blood donation.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2024 01:45 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips to help New Yorkers identify and avoid rental scams. Rental scams are executed in a variety of different ways, but the goal is the same: bilk potential tenants out of as much money as possible or steal their personal information.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2024 07:00 am
A few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly formed Empire State Local News Coalition. Niagara Frontier Publications is proud to be a member of this fast-growing group of over 150 New York local news outlets that have joined forces to protect local journalism across the state.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2024 09:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Tracy Morgan recently joined the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Health to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life by joining the NYS Donate Life registry. April marks National Donate Life Month, which shines a spotlight on the urgent need for organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:20 am
This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 07:00 am
A summary of local Easter-themed events:
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Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:15 am
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Niagara County and Grand Island. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of community changemakers, and uncovering truths that some would rather keep hidden. But, amidst industry challenges, it is no longer unfathomable to picture a future when New York state is completely without local newspapers and other local news outlets.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2024 11:05 am
As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types - especially those with type O blood - are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:00 am
For the Greater Niagara Ballet Company, everything old is new again.
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Sat, Feb 24th 2024 06:10 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York (RMHC of WNY) is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with McDonald's, featuring its legendary Shamrock Shakes, to support our charitable initiatives.
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Wed, Feb 21st 2024 11:45 am
The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60? A new study from the University at Buffalo provides an answer, and it's not 10,000 steps per day.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 07:00 am
Friends of the late Bruce Sutherland are joining together to place a memorial plaque outside of the Lewiston Public Library.
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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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