Mon, Dec 6th 2021 12:15 pm
Members of the Niagara Wheatfield Falcons Unified basketball team participated in the Buffalo Polar Plunge fundraiser on Sunday at Woodlawn Beach State Park. The team raised $2,450 in just two weeks.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 11:55 am
A new poll by John Zogby Strategies reveals that overwhelming numbers of New Yorkers are ready to support open primaries, ending a long tradition of "party only" voters in primaries.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 11:15 am
Lockport Main Street invites the community to a free and indoor holiday market of local vendors and makers with beautiful views of the Erie Canal. "Christmas on the Canal," a holiday market, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises, 210 Market St.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 11:15 am
Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian and writer John Mulaney will bring his "From Scratch" tour to KeyBank Center on Saturday, June 11, 2022. All local health and safety guidelines will be followed at this event.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 11:15 am
The board of directors of The John R. Oishei Foundation announced Christina P. Orsi will lead the region's most comprehensive private foundation. Named as the new president, Orsi will be the first woman to hold that title in the organization's history, succeeding Robert D. Gioia, who retires in January 2022 after 15 years of service.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:50 am
With assistance from the Lumber City Development Corp., the City of North Tonawanda has been awarded $10 million from the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council for round 5 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
National Grid, on Sunday, announced it was increasing staffing, extending evening and overnight work shifts, and closely monitoring an upstate New York weather forecast that calls for high winds, with gusts up to 60 mph, and a wintry mix of precipitation across portions of the region through Monday evening. The company has increased its statewide field force to include more than 2,300 line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety workers, and has activated its comprehensive emergency response plan, including:
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Get lost in a winter wonderland with Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, Buffalo Riverworks, and Second Generation Theatre at "Once Upon a Holiday," a family-friendly holiday festival. On Dec. 18, families are invited to Riverworks to enjoy holiday cheer, music, dancing, skating and shopping.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 6-10, 2021) aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community (i.e., shopping, working, volunteering, etc.)
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.36, down 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.16. The New York state average is $3.54 - down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.25.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Ransomville Speedway honored its 2021 track champions Saturday night at the annual awards banquet at the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2 firehall. Breakaway provided music for the evening, and Donna Eick catered the meal. Rick Mooney and Steven Petty served as the masters of ceremonies.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement and its College of Education have teamed up with Old Falls Street USA to transform the three-block entertainment district into "Candy Cane Story Lane." For the month of December, children and their families can take a self-guided stroll along the path to read Gregg and Evan Spiridellis' charming story "Are You Grumpy Santa?" On Saturdays, those who answer questions about the story will receive a free treat courtesy of Bryce's Snack Trailer.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, on Monday announced applications are now available for Niagara County's COVID Relief for Small Business Grant program. Niagara County was awarded $1 million in state Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding for the program, which will be administered by the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 07:00 am
"It's A Wonderful Life" will be presented as a live radio performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 9-10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11-12 at 418 Main St.
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Sun, Dec 5th 2021 10:20 pm
Christmas Walk weekend wrapped Sunday night with the inaugural Lewiston Christmas Lights Parade. The one-hour event featured floats and decorated first-responder vehicles, as well as dancers, costumed characters, musical performances and local nonprofits. Families lined the roadway to watch, cheer, take pictures and collect candy.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 02:35 pm
Santa and his elves made a grand entrance into Lewiston on Saturday morning as part of the weekend Christmas Walk festivities.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 11:35 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 3, 2021
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 11:10 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced the detection of three more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in New York, for a total of eight confirmed cases. Her team said, "So far, the cases appear unrelated and have been confirmed through sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. All three of the new cases are from New York City, for a total of seven New York City residents, and one from Suffolk County, confirmed to have the omicron variant."
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 07:00 am
Buying locally, encouraging creativity, and creating community were some of the themes of Small Business Saturday, held on Nov. 27.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 07:00 am
Helping other people is something that has made Jan Yardley, the recipient of the Grand Island Golden Age Center's 2020 Senior of the Year award, happy.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 07:00 am
It was a proud moment when Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper's 100th birthday was celebrated Nov. 30 by the Grand Island VFW post named in his honor and in memory that he died a hero in the Battle of Normandy.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 07:00 am
Ronald H. Livingston of Grand Island died peacefully on Nov. 22, 2021, at his daughter's home in Dalton, New York.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 08:45 pm
It's official: The holiday season is now underway in Lewiston and throughout the River Region.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 05:45 pm
At the "Lindsey Stirling Holiday Program," fans expect a mix of hit songs - plus new music from "Artemis," a musical collection Stirling turned into a comic book series - and selections from "Warmer in the Winter." Stirling's holiday album is a fun collection of Christmas covers - including "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," "Santa Baby" and "Somewhere In My Memory (Main Title From 'Home Alone')." The virtuoso violinist also sings on "I Wonder as I Wander."
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 04:40 pm
As Western New York continues to experience a rise in the number of positive cases of COVID-19, Seneca Gaming Corp. and Niagara County are teaming together to make vaccines easily accessible for area residents.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced a new pilot program to improve public access along Western New York's Lake Ontario tributaries receiving water from the Erie Canal in Monroe, Orleans and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 04:40 pm
Empire State Development on Friday announced the beginning of stabilization work on the roof and foundation of the Michigan Street Baptist Church. The Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition project, a not-for-profit organization that owns the church, is one of the recipients of a portion of ESD's $65 million East Side Corridor Economic Development Fund, and will allow for increased tourism and visitation to Buffalo's historic Michigan Street African American Corridor.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 04:40 pm
Myseum of Toronto is hosting an online conversation with Cecil Foster, University at Buffalo professor of Africana and American studies, on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. to officially open a new exhibition based on his groundbreaking history, "They Call Me George: The Untold Story of Black Train Porters and the Birth of Modern Canada."
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Being stressed is very common In the United States, one of the main reasons for being stressed is usually caused by financial problems. Although there are many other factors that lead to stress such as poor health, work, school, holidays, trauma, etc., financial needs seem to be the number 1 cause to stress. There are also many ways to deal with stress. You can find things that you enjoy doing to keep your mind busy and focused on other things.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
What our pastors really feel about the pandemic.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
During the 2021 spring semester, senior Maren Geiger began her endeavors of bringing awareness to sexual health and wellness on Niagara University's campus. After gathering information and having many conversations, Geiger's Sexual Wellness Initiative (SWI) was formed. It is a coalition (not affiliated with Niagara University) of almost 40 students who are dedicated to educating students about sexual wellness.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Everyone affiliated with the school knows its president, Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., more commonly known as Father Maher. They see his face all over the university on posters and stickers, in pictures and in person. However, most students would not know that he used to play baseball and basketball or that he loves to travel and has been to multiple countries in Southeast Asia.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Clothing has no gender and Harry Styles is just one of many celebrities that prove that. The singer/songwriter has been on tour since the first weekend of September with his opening show for his "Love On Tour" in Las Vegas. He opened his tour sporting a pair of fuchsia-colored trousers and a magenta vest that was covered in sparkling fringe.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
"Two eyes have seen thee; all saints have helped thee; glory be to the father," and she does the sign of the cross over the dish. "To the Son," and she does the sign of the cross over the dish again. "And the Holy Spirit," and she does the sign of the cross over the dish one last time, "as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end, amen" Nonna Bolognese says.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Just this year, WWE has released over 80 men and women from the company, which includes wrestlers and backstage aids. From big-named talent to developmental rookies not ever given a chance, tons of these releases have been shocking and frustrating to the wrestling audience.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
The introduction of large-scale solar power into communities like Lewiston has been a hot topic for debate over the years, splitting residents of the town and members of the surrounding communities on whether the alternate energy source is even worth it.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Halloween is done, another holiday checked off the list as the end of the year is approaching faster than the speed of light. Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" is blasting on every radio station in town. Just like that, Thanksgiving has passed, and you're already behind on your gift shopping.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Before every game, the Niagara Men's Club Lacrosse team breaks out of its huddle as a team, under this exact chant. Lacrosse is a team sport that is highly competitive, even if it is only at the club level. Many students at Niagara University create their own time to dedicate and commit themselves to this team.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Movie media has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the best and for the worst. For streaming services, they are receiving the best viewership they have ever seen before, while movie theater companies are taking substantial losses. What used to be filled movie theaters watching the latest blockbuster Marvel movie, has now been replaced by watching the new movie from the comfort of one's home on a streaming service.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
A town with something for everyone. Located between the Western New York cities of Buffalo and Rochester, you will find a small town that breaks away from the typical stereotypes associated with them. That town is Perry.
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