Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:25 pm
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced an "all-hands-on-deck, multifaceted expansion of efforts to identify and support the SBA inspector general's recovery of fraudulently obtained COVID economic relief funds and to prevent potential future theft of taxpayer dollars."
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:20 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomes two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Colson Whitehead to Buffalo for BABEL on Thursday, April 21, for a lively lecture and conversation at Kleinhans Music Hall. The event, which also features a musical performance by Buffalo-based artist Drea D'Nur, begins at 8 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
The Niagara Orleans Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC), often referred to as the Land Bank, will host a free workshop on Tuesday, April 12, for landlords interested in better understanding their rights and responsibilities at it relates to fair housing. The event will feature guest speakers Stephen Haagsma of Housing Opportunities Made Equal.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative are partnering together once again to host "Walk With Us," a 5K wellness walk, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, beginning at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center at 825 Depot Ave. West.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:15 pm
Get moving for National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6! Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood or a power-walk in the park, the American Heart Association says taking part in physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and boost your mood.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is inviting high school students living in the 26th congressional district to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece from each district is sent to Washington, D.C., and displayed in the Capitol Building.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 02:10 pm
"Books, Balls and Blocks," Niagara University's popular children's educational program, is back this spring and will be offered in several Niagara County locations during the month of April.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 01:55 pm
St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold an Easter egg hunt from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at 220 Young St., Wilson.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 01:55 pm
The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria - both good and bad - in our mouths. And researchers are finding that this collective of bacteria known as the oral microbiome likely plays a large role in our overall health, in addition to its previously known associations with tooth decay and periodontal disease.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 01:55 pm
The Erie County Fair is bringing three top name country artists together for one night in The Buffalo News Grandstand. Trace Adkins with special guests Terri Clark and Lonestar are set to perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 12:25 pm
The "Backroads Blues Festival," featuring Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, is coming to the Artpark Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2022 12:25 pm
After an unexpected two-year hiatus, the Northwest Jazz Festival returns to historic Lewiston Aug. 26-27. The event will highlight local, international and North American jazz artists including Sally Terrell, John di Martino, Stacey Kent, Corrine Mammana, Allison Au, Emmet Cohen and Joey DeFrancesco.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
Foghat will perform in North Tonawanda at the Riviera Theatre at 8 p.m. April 16. Tickets are on sale for the show, which also features Head East.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Paul Marzello, president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, to announce $490,000 in federal funding awarded to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
Young Audiences of WNY is commemorating its 60th anniversary in the Western New York region with a weeklong celebration culminating in the "Taste of the Arts," an evening of art, food, drinks and community. This celebration coincides with National Young Audiences Week, which celebrates the significant contribution of cultural education of children throughout the U.S.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent update to COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations, and New York State Department of Health approval, the Erie County Department of Health is offering free second booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines to all who are eligible.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
The guest artist for the April 8 meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild is sculptor/welder Matt Retzlaff. His works use metal parts to create new structures.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:45 pm
The Tool Library and WNY Trash Mob have officially opened registration for their citywide Earth Day cleanup competition, scheduled from Friday, April 22, to Sunday, April 24.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:40 pm
Statement from Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi:
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:40 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced funding for a new initiative to strengthen resiliency and suicide prevention efforts among military veterans and uniformed personnel, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical service members, and corrections officers.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 08:40 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti is announced the 2022 Niagara County correction officer examination enrollment period has begun.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:05 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall will welcome comedian Kevin James to the main stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday and will be available online at www.kleinhansbuffalo.org and by phone at 716-885-5000.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:05 pm
The list of must-see performers at Fallsview Casino Resort keeps growing, as entertainment ramps up at the Avalon Theatre.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:05 pm
It was a couple of days after the war began in Ukraine that Tommy Iceland, an Iceland-born, Sweden-raised, and now Nashville-based songwriter was prompted by God to record "Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies)."
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:05 pm
For the first time, Duff Goldman is in the kitchen sharing his favorite savory dishes and sweet desserts on Food Network's new daytime series "Duff: Ace of Taste," premiering Sunday, April 24 (noon ET/PT). Duff, known for his baking expertise on primetime, is now sharing his culinary skills as a classically trained chef by preparing flavorful and satisfying meals.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:00 pm
The Rich Entertainment Group and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group, along with Ron Brantley of Stage One Live, announce Grammy-nominated hip-hop icon Ja Rule will play this summer's "Seneca Casinos Outer Harbor Concert Series" at the Lakeside Event Lawn presented by the Upstate Honda Dealers. Ja Rule takes the stage Friday, June 24, with gates opening at 5 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:40 pm
Empire State Development announced Buffalo Wire Works Co. will invest more than $5 million for the renovation and expansion of its manufacturing facilities on Buffalo's east side. A global leader in manufacturing screening media and wear parts for the mining, aggregate and industrial markets, the manufacturer will retain 179 employees and create 25 new jobs at its Buffalo locations.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced "Cannabis Conversations," New York state's first public health education campaign on cannabis to inform the public on the state's cannabis law, including who can consume, where to consume, and how to consume safely.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
National Public Health Week takes place from April 4-10, "marking a time to recognize the central role of public health in supporting health and safety for all," the Erie County Department of Health announced.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is working closely with the three local hospitals, its mental health and substance abuse department, and community partners - forming the Niagara County Community Health Workgroup - to "identify priority areas to build a plan to improve the health of our communities." The workgroup is conducting a collaborative community health assessment to understand the health needs and concerns of the local communities.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
Evergreen Health announced its newest practice, located at 7 Community Drive in Cheektowaga, is now open. It noted the opening of Evergreen's first Cheektowaga location is the result of its acquisition of Aspire of WNY's primary care practice, and includes a new group of employees and the addition of 1,400 patients to its patient population.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $38 million has been awarded to support 47 priority projects across New York through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 02:20 pm
The New York State Department of State announced the availability of $4 million in funding designed to aid local governments in their efforts to implement efficiency and cost-saving measures that were identified under a previously submitted countywide shared services initiative (CWSSI) plan, but never implemented or completed.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 12:00 pm
Edward George Foley II entered into rest on March 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Alene Vincent Foley; devoted father to Cole; loving son to the late Edward George Foley and Carol McKay; and survived by a dear sister, Lisa Mediak, and a niece, Lilli Mediak.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 11:55 am
Hibbard's is open! Lewiston's world-famous, Barenaked Ladies-endorsed sweet shop served its first custard of the season at one minute to 11 on Monday morning. Joe Woodbury of the Tuscarora Reservation was first in line.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:25 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.19, down 6 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York state average is 4.29, down 6 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.90.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:25 am
Most Americans think of April 15 as tax day; the date has another, more obscure designation, however.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health is holding a free rabies clinic at the Town Porter Highway Garage, 1800 Braley Road, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 9. These hours changed to afternoon (from previous postings) in order to accommodate staffing.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:25 am
The FDA's approval last week of a fourth COVID-19 shot is injecting additional questions into the conversation over who should get which booster and when.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 10:20 am
"Survive, Remember, Thrive: Armenian Traditions in Western New York" is a documentary video series celebrating local expressions of Armenian culture and heritage. The series is produced by the folk arts program at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University and the Buffalo Documentary Project.
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