Mon, Oct 31st 2022 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres are partnering with ConnectLife for a monthlong blood drive in November. All presenting donors will receive a voucher good for two complimentary tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Sabres game.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 01:10 pm
BEC Recordings' chart-topping singer/songwriter Tasha Layton is set to herald the season with her full-length holiday debut, "This Is Christmas," on Nov. 11, before hitting the road for one of the year's most anticipated outings - the star-studded 2022 "K-LOVE Christmas Tour."
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced New Yorkers needing help paying their heating bills can begin applying for home heating assistance on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:55 am
Last week, The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors held a dedication ceremony at its Western New York regional office in Buffalo to honor Charles G. "Chip" Jones Jr., who passed away this summer. Jones, "a beloved member of ABC, and a pillar of his Western New York community," was president of Wittburn Enterprises Inc.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:30 am
On Monday, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, with a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:10 am
Niagara Falls native Alexandra Showers has been named operations manager for Niagara University's Niagara Global Tourism Institute/TReC. In this role, she will coordinate events, oversee employees, and assist the facility's customers and clients.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:55 am
Santa's little elves are busy at work helping you save big once again this holiday season, with the return of Tops Christmas Bonus! Turn one stop into huge savings on groceries, gas and your holiday gifts!
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.76, down 3 cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $3.40. The New York state average is $3.82, up 14 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.55.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:40 am
The Native American Music Awards are back and ready to celebrate and honor their most powerful voices, while also commemorating National Native American Heritage Month, on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls. This will be the organization's 20th awards event, and the first since the pandemic.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:40 am
Niagara County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the Farm and Home Center, focusing on "the grassroots foundation of the organization." In reviewing the past year, President Jeannette Miller recapped events chronologically. She talked about the lobbying efforts, the corn booth at the county fair, Ag Literacy month, and other efforts to influence political issues.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:40 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced remaining deer management permits (DMPs) in several wildlife management units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 10:40 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has unveiled the anticipated T-shirt for the 127th annual YMCA Turkey Trot. Organizers said, "This year's T-shirt pays homage to the thousands of trotters who have participated over the years in the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world. The T-shirt showcases runners strolling in the background with the gorgeous City of Buffalo skyline in the foreground."
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 07:00 am
At 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, the Niagara History Center will present "Western New York Connections to the Titanic" at the Historic Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
In last week's Islandwide Dispatch, Town Supervisor John C. Whitney, P.E., revealed he will not seek reelection when his term expires at the end of 2023. He also explained Acquest Development Inc., owner of the property where the proposed Amazon warehouse was to be built, presented the town with a plan to build a 1.1 million-square-foot, one-floor, high-bay warehouse on the site.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
The office of The Sokody Sales team, located at 1939 Grand Island Blvd., is more than just a workplace; it is a place where "work would be considered like home," said owner Jason Sokody.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
Robert S. West, age 81, of Grand Island, passed away on Oct. 16, 2022. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he died peacefully at Elderwood of Grand Island.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
Geraldine (Gerry) Santa Palestine Elie, age 90, died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2022, in her home in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
Progress continues toward residential living at the Radisson Hotel -- Niagara Falls -- Grand Island property at Whitehaven and East River roads. A number of procedural steps were taken at last month's Grand Island Town Board meeting, and further action is expected at November's Planning Board meeting.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2022 07:00 am
Bud Long was born in Tonawanda and spent most of his childhood and youth living on a five-acre farm on Grand Island. When he graduated from Tonawanda High School, his father asked him if he was going to work on the family farm, but he had other ideas.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:50 pm
On Thursday, Disney+ shared the trailer for the new Marvel Studios' special presentation, "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special," and announced the special will premiere Nov. 25, exclusively on Disney+.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:45 pm
Buffalo is known for its food, its architecture, and its Cheerio scent. But did you know that the Nickel City is also a hub for the vibrant craft of glasswork? Buffalo has one of the best historical collections of stained glass in the U.S. And not only that - Buffalo hosts the trade association for this art form.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:40 pm
Bruce Springsteen has unveiled "Don't Play That Song," the final advance preview of his 21st studio album, "Only The Strong Survive," out Nov. 11 on Columbia Records.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:35 pm
Earlier this week, Aly & AJ announced their anticipated new single/album "With Love From" (presave link here), with the first single set to arrive Nov. 2, and the album slated for a spring 2023 release.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:35 pm
Country riser Chase Matthew has released long-awaited track, "She Loves Jesus," a touching tribute to a faithful woman. The song has been a fan-favorite online and serves as his first release on Warner Music Nashville.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:10 pm
In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.3448A/A.4485B) that will require all public colleges in New York to have a supply of opioid antagonists in their housing facilities.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:10 pm
On World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is encouraging everyone to help end stroke, the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:00 pm
Holiday Happenings, held at the Grand Island Golden Age Center, featured a number of vendors and crafters, who sold such things as notecards, book pillows, jams and jellies, winter squash, soaps, homemade candies, and handmade blankets. In addition, people could buy lunch, prepared by the center's cook, or they could buy baked goods, prepared by members of the Golden Age Center.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 03:15 pm
The Maguire Family of Dealerships on Thursday announced its acquisition of Fuccillo Chevrolet of Grand Island, Fuccillo Toyota of Grand Island, and Fuccillo Hyundai of Grand Island from the Fuccillo Auto Group, marking the Maguire family of dealerships' first entrance into the Greater Buffalo market.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 02:40 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area has initiated a series of public murals to bring visibility to the Main Street community in the north end of the City of Niagara Falls. Murals have been painted in four separate locations within a one-week period to bring awareness to a dilapidated Main Street, engaging the community through art.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 02:35 pm
The Niagara Falls Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 12-year-old child.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 02:35 pm
The "Million Dollar Quartet Christmas" cast album is now available everywhere music is streaming. Physical copies of the album will be available in stores beginning Nov. 11.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 02:30 pm
A new social media community specifically created by and for people of color and targeted to nonprofit professionals in Western New York is now available on the Mobilize platform.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 02:30 pm
Frontiers Music Srl announced the upcoming release of Journey's Lollapalooza performance from Chicago, which took place July 31, 2021, "Live in Concert at Lollapalooza," out Dec. 9.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
A new, fun feature of the Independent Health Foundation's First Night Buffalo 2023 will highlight the talent of Western New York kids. Children 17 years old and younger are invited to submit a video clip of their best touchdown celebrations or traditional talents to the Independent Health Foundation to be shared and awarded as part of First Night Buffalo 2023.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween!
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
For the second consecutive year, the 716 Patriots Baseball Organization, in coordination with BBQ Weider's, will host a chicken barbecue fundraiser. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the George W. Lamm Post, 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County is adding a new suicide survivor's support group to its offerings. The new group will meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Niagara County Community College in Building E, Room 106, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:10 pm
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) residents no longer need to mail or drop off their monthly rent payments thanks to the arrival of the new BMHA online portal, a web-based service available via smartphones and home computers. The online service portal will streamline the rent payment for both residents and authority staff.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 11:25 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the community at the annual awards dinner Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The board of directors will present awards to member businesses from 2020 and 2022.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 11:25 am
The Town of Wheatfield has released its tentative budget for 2023.
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