Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is preparing for warmer weather and is now accepting applications for seasonal employment in 2019. Available positions include cashiers and starters at both Elma Meadows and Grover Cleveland golf courses, park maintenance workers for various locations throughout the parks' system, and lifeguards at the beach.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 07:00 am
The State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets on Monday announced New York state's sixth annual Invasive Species Awareness Week will be held July 7-13.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:30 pm
"We just had a highly publicized debate at the national level about the tremendous merits of the Special Olympics. We've seen how much it means to our communities and how much it means to the incredible athletes who compete and the individuals and families who participate. It's a shame that, here in New York, Democrats are so tone deaf that they cut funding for the Special Olympics in last night's budget."
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:25 pm
Without further ado, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Lawley and Joe Basil Chevrolet, introduces to the community Shamrock Olms and Meadow Lark, two new heavy-duty trucks that will serve District 2 (Cazenovia, South and Heacock Parks) and District 4 (Delaware Park).
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:20 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Monday announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April as Safe Digging Month. Highlighting the importance of safe digging helps to remind excavators and contractors that state law requires them to call one of the state's toll-free one-call centers before starting any excavation or digging project.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:05 pm
Community of Christ, Niagara Falls - Lewiston Congregation has announced 2019 Holy Week activities at the church on 5235 Lewiston Road. Events begin this year at Community of Christ with Palm Sunday celebration on April 14 and conclude with Easter Worship on Sunday, April 21.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:05 pm
In an effort to provide education and awareness around the opioid epidemic, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, in cooperation with the Niagara County OASIS (Opioid) Task Force public awareness/involvement subcommittee, will offer a free opioid overdose (Narcan) training from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, at Hartland Bible Church, 8110 West Ave., Gasport.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:00 pm
If your four-legged friend needs a little springtime sprucing up, next weekend Medaille College's veterinary technology students have got a great deal for you!
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:00 pm
A unique partnership of private and philanthropic organizations has created a pooled fund that will be used to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations working on Buffalo's East Side in order to ensure overall success in improving economic conditions in that area of the city.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:00 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced a traffic signal study is scheduled to begin on US Route 62, Walnut and Ferry avenues, in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, traffic control changes will occur.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
It was announced from the stage at WonderCon that "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will return for its sixth season with a special episode directed by Clark Gregg, Friday, May 10 (8 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
An ensemble lineup of legendary pop music superstars from the '60s and '70s return to the Erie County Fair's Gusto Grandstand in 2019. The "Happy Together Tour" will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Tickets for this star-packed show go on sale at 10 a.m. this Thursday.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
On Friday, Martin Smith, an acclaimed worship artist, songwriter and producer, released his second single, "Fire's Gonna Fall" (Integrity Music), to all digital sales and streaming platforms.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
The Miss Universe Organization announced Vanessa and Nick Lachey will return to host the 2019 Miss USA Competition taking place inside Grand Sierra Resort and Casino's Grand Theatre, located in Reno Tahoe, on Thursday, May 2 (8 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted?
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt issued the following statement pertaining to the state budget:
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Democrat New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released the following statement on Monday, pertaining to the budget:
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Steve Englebright on Monday announced the state fiscal year 2019-20 budget will protect New York's waterways and the environment by banning plastic carryout bags.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:00 pm
Last spring, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons softball team was close to winning its first Section VI title since 2011. The team fell short versus Lancaster but, for the 2019 spring season, the Falcons return a majority of the 2018 roster that guided the team to the finals.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 12:40 pm
Rock legend Burton Cummings and special guest Andre-Philippe Gagnon will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater on July 2 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 12:00 pm
On Saturday, the Reebok Factory Store welcomed Olivia Luciani, aka Laced by Liv, for a special shoe-design event. The 25-year-old artist creates one-of-a-kind custom artwork for shoes, and hand-paints the footwear.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 10:45 am
Legendary soul/R&B group The O'Jays will bring their "The Last Word" Tour with special guest Average White Band to the Artpark Amphitheater on June 18 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 10:20 am
Brickyard Brewing Company patrons on Sunday got a taste of summer, a taste of barbecue, and a taste of what's to come this summer in Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps headquarters officials in Washington, D.C., following years of delays, officially signed off on its Alternative 4 record of decision for remediation of the Interim Waste Containment Structure operating plant at the Niagara Falls Storage Site on Pletcher Road.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
Roger Passero's Viva Nostalgia store, already home to Lewiston's coolest pop-culture toys, is now home to a radio station playing Top 40 tunes and showcasing Lewiston businesses and events. WVNR - Viva Nostalgia Radio - launched earlier this month at www.vivanostalgiaradio.com. The community station primarily focuses on two things: Music and Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce The Youngstown Galley as the 2019 Youngstown Business of the Year.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
Three alumni of Grand Island High School were set to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards at a ceremony on Friday in the Grand Viking Theater of Grand Island High School, 1100 Ransom Road.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
For the eighth consecutive year, the Grand Island Central School District Music Department has been selected by the National Association of Making Music Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the United States for 2019.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
Tuesday at the town's Golden Age Center, members of the center helped Betty Marinell celebrate her 98th birthday.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Buffalo Launch Club announces two upcoming programs of interest to boaters:
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Business Group is hosting its third winter event, "Shop Hop," from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The Easter-themed activity follows the successful "Sip. Shop. Eat!" and "Holiday Kick-Off - Lewiston Style" discount shopping days.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 08:25 pm
When the Antonacci and Colucci families opened the Como Deli on Center Street three weeks ago, they expected to be busy.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 06:15 pm
Yahya Hashmi, M.D., has been appointed associate chairman of internal medicine at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The appointment was announced by Thomas Cumbo, M.D., vice president of medical affairs/chief medical officer, and hospital President and CEO Gary C. Tucker.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 06:15 pm
On the heels of last year's blockbuster Newsboys United reunion tour and the current hit single, "Greatness Of Our God," Christian music supergroup Newsboys is set to unveil their latest FairTrade Services set on May 10.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 06:15 pm
Integrity Music has released the new song, "Forever My King," from world-renowned Australian worship leader Darlene Zschech and her New South Wales church, Hope Unlimited (HopeUC). The live-recorded song was captured during the annual HopeUC Worship Gathering last year and features guests Leeland, Dustin Smith and Chardon Lewis. Click here to download or stream the new song.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 06:15 pm
19-year-old singer, songwriter Riley Clemmons is unveiling a brand new single, "Fighting For Me," today. "Fighting For Me" is set to hit radio on April 19, serving as a follow-up to her breakthrough hit "Broken Prayers" and "Better For It," which received Radio Disney airplay. The first to know of the new music was her thousands of fans on Instagram.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:40 pm
After a chance meeting at "Toast & Jam," a group of women came up with a concept of a new event in Lewiston. Planning is in the works for a "Literary Arts Café," to take place on Wednesday evenings in April 2020 at the Lewiston Opera Hall.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:35 pm
On Thursday, GOP New York State Sen. Rob Ortt called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature to remove the Empire State Film Tax Credits from the fiscal year 2020 budget and shift its $420 million cost to fund health, education, direct support and veterans' needs.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2019 summer food service program (SFSP), which ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs (NSBP and NSLP, respectively) throughout the school year.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2019 08:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres recalled forward Victor Olofsson from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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