Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:35 pm
The board of directors of the Buffalo City Mission announced the appointment of Marilyn Forcucci as interim CEO and executive director, effective April 23. This transition follows the decision by current CEO and Executive Director Aubrey Calhoun to step down after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the organization.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:35 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are urging customers to find relief for unpaid bills for their electricity and/or gas service. The winter restrictions on service disconnections have ended, meaning customers with a financial need for help with unpaid bills should act now to keep their service on.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:35 pm
On Thursday, April 10, American Red Cross of Western New York leadership gained the support of New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo in announcing an aggressive campaign to reduce the risk of home fires through the "Sound the Alarm" campaign.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:15 pm
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Central Police Services is joining counterparts nationwide to participate in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event held each April to recognize 9-1-1 call takers for their dedication and service during some of the most difficult moments in a person's life.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with Complete Senior Care to offer a social and forum to assist caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and state and local law enforcement are working to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the leading cause of accidents in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club recently recognized Lion Diana and First Vice President Greg Hanson (center), who were honored with the Lion of the Year awards. The Hansons have been dedicated members of the club since 2022 and have served in various leadership roles. They've been actively involved in many club initiatives, including the annual Village of Lewiston Earth Day cleanup.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
On Saturday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1 million capital grant to fund a renovation project at the Buffalo Irish Center. Ryan announced the funding at a special celebration that featured music from Buffalo's Emerald Isle Band, a performance by students from the Rince na Tiarna Irish Dance School, and a poetry reading by Keelie Sheridan of the Irish Classical Theatre Co.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The best homemade sausage makers in Western New York competed during the 11th Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest at Potts Banquet Hall. In addition to the contest, attendees enjoyed live music from Captain Tom & The Hooligans and food from Potts Deli & Grille.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, April 14, in honor of former New York state Rep. John LaFalce.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 11:30 am
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood - the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" - take the stage in a one-night-only, uproarious live show. Catch "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 11:05 am
Grammy Award-winning Latin pop-rock star Juanes will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10. This concert is presented by Gate 52 & Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara held its annual awards breakfast Friday at Wurlitzer Events, honoring local individuals, organizations and businesses that have made a significant impact on the community through their generosity, leadership and service.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Buffalo Pro Soccer announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city's Valley neighborhood. Set to be located at Elk and Lee streets, the stadium will serve as a driving force in the development of a new entertainment district that is taking shape in the City of Buffalo.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the lives of more than 200 individuals who were killed in the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Multiple victims have been identified as New Yorkers.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced it has exceeded its campaign goal and raised $333,629 for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). This year, the campaign began Sunday, March 2, and concluded Saturday, March 22. The dollars donated by our generous customers and associates help to fund research to help find a cure for T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 pm
The mission to address the unmet broadband needs of unserved areas, improve services in underserved areas of Erie County, and enable world-class broadband investment and deployment countywide has entered its next stage, as construction is set to begin on the Erie Net broadband initiative.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 03:35 pm
Singing "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" on "American Idol" was a moment of redemption for Amanda Barise.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 01:35 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2025 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:55 am
Found in Egypt and written 1800 years ago, the lyric and musical notations are the oldest surviving Christian hymn ever found - "The First Hymn." Known by scholars as "P.Oxy 1786," this artifact was discovered by archaeologists in the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus in 1918.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:55 am
Provident Label Group artist and songwriter Ben Fuller releases a new song today featuring eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood. Fuller's song, "If It Was Up To Me," features Underwood on this not-to-be-missed powerful duet.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Renovations along the Lewiston waterfront took a big step toward completion last week with the addition of a grinder at the fish station, and the opening of a new steel staircase leading from the park to the boat launch.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
There's a list Staley Road residents wanted to be on: The 2025 town paving program. They didn't make it.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Carlin Hartman said it best just hours after the Florida Gators' thrilling, 65-63 victory over Houston Cougars in the NCAA men's basketball National Championship on Monday night in San Antonio: "Literally what it's all about!! #FAMILY," the University of Florida's associate head coach posted on social media under a photo of him smiling, surrounded by his immediate family, and standing next to the impressive NCAA National Championship trophy.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
The former reVive Spine Center, at 6941 Williams Road, Niagara Falls, is under new ownership and will be an office dedicated to neurosciences and pain management under the auspices of General Physician PC. Signage for Dr. Franco Vigna's orthopedic spine office will be changed in the next few weeks.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island is once again stepping up to empower local women with two generous scholarship opportunities aimed at advancing careers and changing lives.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Different proposals will steer whether or not the Town of Wheatfield uses a $500,000 bond to pay for garbage totes in the municipality for its new garbage contract.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Drivers may notice something new on their daily commute around Niagara County on the state right of ways: license plate readers.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:55 am
The Sons Of Sunday, a music collective that includes Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Leeland Mooring and Pat Barrett, have released a poignant new song, "Exchange," in time for the Easter season.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:55 am
Grammy-nominated, award-winning artist Forrest Frank is keeping the new tunes coming, this time involving his fans!
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces the appointment of Lynn-Marie Aronica, M.D., as its new chief of obstetrics and gynecology, effective May 11. Her leadership reinforces Memorial's commitment to enhancing women's health services and meeting the comprehensive healthcare needs of the Niagara community.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul today celebrated April 11 as the inaugural New York Craft Beer Day. New York is the second largest craft beer market in the U.S. and has more than 500 independent craft breweries who support 22,000 jobs and generate a $4.8 billion economic impact across the state.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
Integrity Music recording artist Sarah Kroger strips back handpicked selections from her acclaimed 2024 full-length album for "A New Reality (Acoustic Sessions)." The six-track recording is available today across all digital platforms.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
Singer/songwriter Tenielle Neda from remote Western Australia shares a new song from her full-length debut album.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
The apron will not be pulled over Gordon Ramsay's eyes!
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 10:50 am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to Cattaraugus Creek (Cattaraugus and Erie counties) to kill sea lamprey larvae burrowed in the stream bottom.
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