Thu, Jan 16th 2025 11:30 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York is proud to announce that eight of our remarkable Girl Scouts, along with one from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, have received one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting: the Medal of Honor. These extraordinary young individuals were recognized for their bravery, quick thinking, and decisive action in a life-threatening emergency while traveling abroad in Switzerland.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:50 am
Sub-freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be hazardous for all seniors, and are especially concerning for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is pleased to share safety tips for navigating the season and keeping loved ones safe throughout winter.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis. Recent data from the USDA office highlights increasing food insecurity in New York, with more than 12% of households struggling to provide enough food for their families - increasing a full percentage point from last year.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:05 am
"I think for anyone looking to quit smoking, they need to know their 'why.' For me, the birth of my granddaughter was the catalyst to become tobacco-free."
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 07:00 am
As the year comes to a close, many people start to consider their New Year's resolutions for 2025. While it's common to commit to a new physical fitness regime starting in January, the Alzheimer's Association encourages you to also consider the health of the most important part of your body: your brain.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events, following the release of heavy precipitation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat guidance.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
As Erie County clerk, responsible for overseeing auto bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone this holiday season to not drink and drive or ride with anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have had too much to drink - for everyone's sake - please do not get behind the wheel of your car.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving this holiday season. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, an initiative funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:20 pm
Weather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff," but snow can be a bigger danger than many people realize. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating its centennial birthday as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:00 am
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree in coming weeks. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 05:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is delighted to share that its Schoellkopf Health Center (SHC) residents were treated to special Thanksgiving care bags filled with holiday treats, courtesy of Totally Buffalo Cares.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 10:30 am
With winter on its way, M&T Bank and Tops Friendly Markets are again teaming up to help their neighbors stay warm during the harsh weather ahead.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
As New Yorkers get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, the Firefighter's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds all to have a happy but safe holiday, which starts in the kitchen.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month. If you routinely provide unpaid help to a friend or family member, then you are a caregiver.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need will begin Monday, Nov. 18. Donations of new unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:35 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Niagara Falls USA collectible ornament, with 100% of the profits once again benefitting the Niagara Falls Fire Department Toy Fund.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2024 09:00 am
Colvin Cleaners is launching its 28th annual "Coats 4 Kids" campaign with new partnerships with two valued members of the Western New York Community: Mafia Babes and Valu Home Centers.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:25 am
As November begins, and temperatures fall, Niagara Gospel Mission is gearing up for Code Blue, a program providing emergency shelter for men during the coldest months of the year.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 am
Chelsea Pelsone recently combined three of her specialty skills - giving back, exploring and marketing - to raise funds for hurricane relief following the devastation brought on by Helene and Milton.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 04:35 pm
National Teen Driver Safety Week runs from Oct. 20-26. This is a perfect time for parents to talk with teen drivers about the importance of safety behind the wheel.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Recreation Department are partnering with Friends of Youngstown to hold a nonperishable food and toiletries drive to benefit the give and take table located at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick Building.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Frontier House did not reopen over the summer, as ownership hoped, but it's still on track to welcome visitors back in 2024 - the building's 200th anniversary year. Lewiston's historic crown jewel has been closed since December 2004, and under construction since December 2020.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is raising money to help the Buffalo Sled Vets defend their Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship adult tier 5 pool A title. The team's leading scorer, Matthew Daniels, is a member of the VFW, and attended Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield high schools before serving in the U.S. military.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
During Infant Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing guidelines to help parents create a safe sleep environment for babies with the safe sleep product guide.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 09:40 am
On Saturday, Sept. 28 - the eve of Gold Star Mothers' Day - a formal dedication service was held behind the Wheatfield Town Hall building at the Wheatfield Veterans Monument and Memorial in honor of Gold Star Mothers.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said his office has been made aware of a scam targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages. Jastrzemski said this scam has been going after customers of tolling agencies across the country that persuades them to enter personal and/or financial information on a phony website - and it appears E-ZPass customers are now the latest targets.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: Child seat and booster use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that more than 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2022 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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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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