Fri, Apr 28th 2023 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Councilman Richard Sirianni recently announced he is seeking the position of Town of Niagara highway superintendent, a position being vacated by incumbent Bob Herman.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) has released the first progress report from its Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD), announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2022 State of the State address to reimagine New York state's approach to strategic, collaborative and equitable workforce development.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Jason Reynolds, the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books for young people, is speaking at Buffalo State University at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Due to inclement weather, Ransomville Speedway management made the decision to cancel this weekend's "Test, Tune, and Time" for the stock car program, and Sunday's go-kart driving school.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
As Niagara County prepares to recruit its next round of correction officers, it is continuing to take part in a state pilot program, begun last year, which scores candidates on baseline criteria like training and experience, and eliminates the need to take a civil service exam. Niagara County is one of 40 counties participating in this effort.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Western Door Playhouse will present "Arsenic & Old Lace" at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. The show, written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Sam Fadel, is on stage at 7:30 p.m. May 12-13, 19-20; and at 2:30 p.m. May 14 and 21.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Guy Fieri, his wife Lori, and his sons Hunter and Ryder, pack up the RV for an epic road trip through Appalachia on the new season of the Emmy-nominated series "Guy's All-American Road Trip."
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:00 am
The 20th anniversary edition of the popular Call to Courage Awards breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Buffalo. The event is sponsored by the Buffalo Pro Ministry of Athletes in Action.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 08:20 pm
The "Chicago P.D." showrunners couldn't have found a better person to play officer Kevin Atwater than LaRoyce Hawkins.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 05:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 31-year-old Danielle K. Bush of the Town of Tonawanda was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 21/2 to 5 years in prison.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 05:05 pm
Local Ford dealers in Western New York today announced that applications are now available for the 2023 Ford Friendship Express program. 2023 marks the 26th year for this philanthropic initiative, where community groups and charitable organizations apply for the opportunity to receive a new Ford van.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 11:10 am
Dr. Youngsoo Choi, associate professor and program coordinator for Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, has been invited by Congressman Brian Higgins to attend a joint meeting of Congress on April 27, featuring an address by Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
Old Fort Niagara will host its first smoke dance competition, Native Nations at Niagara, on Saturday, May 13.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it has joined "Museums for All," a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Association of Children's Museums, to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
The American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and Wegmans are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 07:00 am
Thanks to the support of the Western New York community, nearly 100 bowlers and a small but mighty team of volunteers, Team RPCS - Roswell Park Cessation Services - raised more than $6,000 on Sunday, April 23, during the third annual Russell J. Salvatore Bowling Open at Tonawanda Bowling Center. All proceeds will support the 2023 Ride for Roswell, scheduled to take place Saturday, June 24.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 07:00 am
Recent changes to New York Labor Law (Section 206-c) have formalized the right of nursing mothers to express breast milk in the workplace. This welcome change will expand opportunities for lactating parents to maintain a breastmilk supply for their young infants during their time at work.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 07:00 am
The NCCC Film & Animation Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the college's Sanborn campus, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. The event features film and animation screenings, workshops, music, movie trivia contests, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 07:00 am
District Rotary 7090, comprising Rotary Clubs in Western New York and Southern Ontario, recently held its annual meeting. During the event, participants discussed numerous service projects, including "Lasagna Love" and hygiene donations.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 07:05 pm
Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation announced dates for "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere," a first-of-its-kind live music experience, which will see the world's biggest rock band launch the world's most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Nicholas D. D'Angelo of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:15 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:15 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, "encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids."
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
EPIC-Every Person Influences Children has received support from the Office of Children and Family Services Family Opportunity Center. EPIC was awarded $1.8 million in funding over the next three years to open centers in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart veterans by adding their name to county's Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held Sunday, Aug. 6. Jastrzemski said any Purple Heart veterans (or their family members) who are not currently in the book need to come forward by May 1 to be included in this year's ceremony.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), will hold its sixth annual "Walk to End Child Abuse" on April 26 at the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
After three years, due to COVID-19 and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University once again hosted the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus. The tournament took place Saturday, April 22, in the university's Kiernan Recreation Center.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the release of a comprehensive guide with scam prevention tips for homeowners.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
The Erie County Fair announced Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida will perform Friday, Aug. 11.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
Algorithms have increasingly replaced stock traders over the past few decades, but a new University at Buffalo School of Management study has found that market quality decreases when humans are removed from the equation.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
A bestselling book from the early 1990s spoke of chicken soup for the soul. And while the book's title referred to the individual's soul, a dedicated group of University at Buffalo students believes that chicken soup - real soup, in this case − can also benefit the community's soul, as "Buffalo Soup" will demonstrate from 6-9 p.m. May 3 at Thin Man Brewery, 492 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Department of Health announced the launch of the buprenorphine assistance pilot program to assist New Yorkers with the cost of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:00 pm
The 19th annual "Run Rich Run" campaign continues to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 08:40 am
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, Niagara Falls police responded to a house in the 1300 block of Ashland Avenue for a report of a man shot.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 07:00 am
When health care professionals administer smoking cessation assistance, they can encounter added challenges for patients with disabilities.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Joshua Gotthart of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 31/2 years in prison followed by 21/2 years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined Monday by Catholic Health President Mark Sullivan to announce $2,377,172 in federal funding to support additional inpatient treatment beds for those struggling with substance use disorder.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a state facility to store sexual offense evidence collection kits that have not been released to law enforcement custody.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
As the countywide chamber of commerce, the Niagara USA Chamber is used to holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new companies. However, its next ribbon-cutting will be a little different, as it will cut the ribbon on its own new auxiliary business space.
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