Thu, May 9th 2019 04:45 pm
Earlier today, the Niagara County Opioid Task Force (OASIS) joined school administrators and art students from Niagara Falls High School to unveil the "Bus Bench Project."
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Thu, May 9th 2019 04:25 pm
When it comes to parents bonding with newborns, skin-to-skin contact, also known as "kangaroo care," is always best. In the newborn intensive care unit (NICU), providers now encourage parents to engage in kangaroo care, even with babies weighing less than 2 pounds.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 04:25 pm
Tom Hanks will join Savannah Guthrie to co-host a special hour of NBC News "Today," on Thursday, May 23, live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The television event will celebrate former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole's Hidden Heroes organization, which supports military caregivers. Additionally, Hanks and Dole will sit down for a conversation with Guthrie in front of a live audience of military veterans and their caregivers. Al Roker will join Hanks and Guthrie with reports from the Speedway.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 03:30 pm
The New York Power Authority announced the approval of a $16 million contract for two critical projects designed to keep NYPA's Niagara Power Project generating clean, economical energy without interruption.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:15 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Coalition for Open Government released its latest report. The websites of the 10 largest school districts in Erie and Niagara counties were rated in five key areas:
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:05 pm
On Saturday, Cub Scout Packs 833 (Adams Fire) and 824 (Sanborn Fire) participated in the 28th Liberty Drive cleanup in Wheatfield.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:05 pm
Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, along with Ms. Patricia Evans, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Christina Allen to Bryan O'Toole, son of Roberta and Dale O'Toole, all of Niagara-Wheatfield.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:00 pm
Firth Jewelers welcomed local Wheatfield Town Historian Justin J.M. Higner (Commodore Higner) as they showcased one of his own ships from the 25-year old "Higner Maritime Collection."
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:00 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School will host its third event for a cause in a week on Friday, May 10, as the Falcons girls lacrosse team hosts "Lax for Love."
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:55 pm
The North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, recently partnered with the Niagara County Department of Health for a free six-week healthy living workshop, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:55 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda recently announced that Theodore M. Rose of NT celebrated his five-year employment anniversary with the company.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:55 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas will join city officials for the new boat kiosk launch at Gratwick Riverside Park at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:50 pm
Kids from North Tonawanda will put crayons to paper and draw their dream playground, which will ultimately become a reality with support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, the City of North Tonawanda, BlueCrossBlueShield of Western New York's "Blue Fund," and KaBOOM!. The partners recently awarded the City of North Tonawanda with a "Build it with KaBOOM!" playground grant.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:50 pm
This project started almost 10 years ago when I asked the people from the American Legion if they had a list to go by when they place the flags on the graves of veterans. They said that they did not have a list, but they would love one. As of April 28, I have a tentative list of vets buried at Oakwood Cemetery who may not have either a marker of any kind or a private marker with no military designation on it.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:50 pm
Wheatfield Pediatrics, located at 2890 Niagara Falls Blvd., recently announced the return of Dr. Lisa Reichert as a staff pediatrician beginning Tuesday, June 4.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:45 pm
On Monday night, the Wheatfield Town Board held its first meeting of May. Before getting to the agenda, the board heard from Chief Constable Roger Thompson regarding a local law amending constable duties.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:45 pm
The Summit Park Mall has stood completely vacant for a little less than a year, and it could stay that way a bit longer.
On Tuesday, during the Wheatfield Local Development Corporation's annual meeting, the group announced the Big Thunder Brewing project is not ready to move forward at this time.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:40 pm
This past week, Niagara County Community College hosted three public forums to introduce its presidential candidates. The forums also gave attendees the chance to ask the candidates questions they may have regarding the college. Following the remarks, attendees filled out a survey, which judged several categories of the presentation.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:30 pm
Tuesday evening, Niagara-Wheatfield High School hosted the "Race for Hope" during its track meet versus Kenmore West.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:25 pm
Finding a trusted mechanic can be difficult at times, which is why AAA rigorously reviews facilities to find the best. AAA Western and Central New York recently recognized Approved Auto Repair facilities in its annual "Top Shop" award program.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:25 pm
Precious Plate, Precious Plate Stamping and Precision Process host a summer food truck series at 2124 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:20 pm
Six Flags Darien Lake is partnering with Give Kids The World Village - a Central Florida-based nonprofit that fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families - to stage a "Coasting for Kids" event on Saturday, May 11.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law and Justice have announced Elder Law Day 2019 will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo (next to the Galleria Mall).
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:20 pm
The University at Buffalo's Creative Arts Initiative will present the boundary-defying voice-and-piano Hayley-Laufer Duo at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Burchfield-Penney Arts Center in a concert performance that features the world premieres of compositions from five contributors.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:15 pm
Buffalo Beauts Hockey LLC and the NWHL have reached an agreement to turn operational control of the Beauts back to the league.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:15 pm
It was last month when Integrity Music officially announced May 10 as the release date for Martin Smith's upcoming album, "Iron Lung." As the follow-up to last year's live recording, "Love Song For A City," and his last studio recording, 2014's "Back To The Start," the acclaimed worship artist, songwriter and producer is ready to debut his anticipated and most personal album.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:10 pm
The next "Taste and Paint" workshop will be held at The Winery at Marjim Manor at 6:30 p.m. May 14. For $40, participants receive all the materials, refreshments and a glass of wine for those over the age of 21.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:10 pm
Know a youngster interested in science and technology? Make a visit to the New York Power Authority's free "STEAM Ahead Career Fair" on Saturday, May 11, and learn about robots, bombs, space, glowing rocks, buried artifacts, the skilled trades, computer programming and more - all at the Niagara Power Vista.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 03:55 pm
"BH90210," the highly anticipated new six-episode event series, will premiere Wednesday, Aug. 7 (9 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:40 pm
A unique running event hosted by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is now accepting registrations from runners and walkers of all ages. The Niagara EDGE 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Walk will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Summit Healthplex, 6934 Williams Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Family Medicine physician John G. Dyster, M.D., will join the medical staff and will become the medical director of Memorial's Lewiston Primary Care Center.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston announced its newly elected club officers: President Lee Allan, President-Elect Marty Pauly, Vice President Dean Beltrano and board members Jan Mathews, Erica Bellonte, Cameron Fitch and John Coulter.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Sony's Provident Label Group announces the signing of female worship leader Elle (ELL-ee) Limebear.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Every victory merits a theme song, and victory is exactly what multi-Platinum, two-time Grammy-nominated rockers Skillet hail as they partner with Billboard to announce the soundtrack to triumph on their 10th full-length album.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt welcomed Lockport businesswoman Jennifer D'Andrea to Albany to receive a 2019 "Women of Distinction" Award. Each year, women from each Senate district across New York are recognized for their outstanding contributions to their respective communities. D'Andrea was chosen for her work in providing housing for homeless and disabled veterans and their families.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), who serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, are leading a push to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection maintain strong staffing levels at airports and ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada. The move comes following a recent announcement by the Department of Homeland Security of plans to transfer CBP officers stationed along the northern border and U.S. airports to posts at the southern border.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team signed forward Arttu Ruotsalainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Honoring veterans and active military has become a tradition at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
William Nordhaus, Ph.D., the recipient of a Nobel Prize in Economic Science, will give the keynote address at Niagara University's graduate commencement ceremonies on May 16. Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes and retired four-star general Walter Kross will deliver the keynote addresses at Niagara University's undergraduate commencement exercises on May 18.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
"Drive Like Andretti" - NBC Sports' new film that celebrates the life of Mario Andretti and details his first-person account as a refugee, immigrant, cultural icon and racing legend - premieres this Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, leading into NTT IndyCar Series coverage of the INDYCAR Grand Prix at 3 p.m. on NBC.
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