Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $4 million in grant funding for generators of excess wholesome food and food scraps to expand their capacity to donate wholesome food or divert it to organics recycling facilities. An estimated 40 percent of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten while about 2.5 million New Yorkers are food insecure.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is sponsoring the summer food service program (SFSP) and announced the open program site locations. This program ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 03:35 pm
Phew. What a year it's been. Five teams won Niagara Frontier League championships, some teams and athletes reached the state finals; nevertheless, Falcons athletics gave this writer a lot to report on this year. Without further ado, here is the first ever Falcons Flashback Awards for the 2017-18 school year. The Falcons Flashback Awards will pick a most valuable player from each team during the past year, as well as a Best Team Award.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
On Monday, June 18 (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Center for Elder Law & Justice and Erie County Senior Services present "Elder Law Day." This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for consultations, parking reimbursement and complementary lunch. To register, visit erie.gov/ELD or call 716-858-6864.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
On Wednesday, June 13 (3 p.m.), the public is invited to join Niagara Falls Community Development Department, the Niagara Falls City School District and New York State Heath Foundation for the announcement of the 2018 "Summer In Your City" event series. The event will take place at Hyde Park Stone Room (inside the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion) 911 Robbins Drive.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
With projects chosen during last year's PB360 process now set in motion, the Niagara Falls Department of Community Development is set to kick off its second year of participatory budgeting.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced plans to host an NHL Draft party presented by Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on Friday, June 22, at KeyBank Center. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and draft coverage begins at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
Veteran health care manager and administrator Dawn Loeffler will join Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as director of quality management effective June 25.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is still accepting registrations for its popular summer youth camp, which will be held on campus from June 25-Aug. 10.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:40 pm
Old Fort Niagara is about to host its largest annual re-enactment, the French and Indian War Encampment, which visitors, re-enactors and staff alike anticipate with excitement - and much planning - each year. The three-day event will occur Friday through Sunday, June 29 to July 1, and will be packed with French, British and Native re-enactors from the U.S. and Canada, living-history camps and exhibits, large-scale battle re-enactments, hands-on activities, special tours and demonstrations, and food and historical goods for sale.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 07:00 am
With a recent Associated Press headline noting U.S. unemployment has fallen to nearly 1969 levels while hiring remains strong, the Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will work to help businesses find motivated employees at a Wednesday event in Lockport.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 07:00 am
The 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest, presented by the Lewiston Garden Club, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, along Center Street.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 05:35 pm
More than 15 million viewers were watching NBC's Belmont Stakes broadcast on Saturday as NBC Sports' Larry Collmus called the race, finishing with a flourish ...
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:30 pm
"Ridiculous Cakes" returns to Food Network for a new season of mind-boggling, edible masterpieces on Monday, July 9 (10 p.m. ET/PT). During each half-hour episode, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look as cake artists from across the country work day and night to plan and create confectionary wonders for the joy of their clients.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
The New York attorney general's office announced it will sponsor a gun buyback in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, part of the office's statewide gun buyback program across New York. The buyback is co-sponsored by the City of Niagara Falls Police Department.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main Street in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center announces the return of the "Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas," tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:30 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Caroline A. Wojtaszek will knock on doors all over the Pine Avenue business district Tuesday looking for video cameras that might spot a crime.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:30 pm
The board of directors of Special Olympics New York has named Stacey B. Hengsterman as the organization's new president and CEO. She officially begins her role on July 1 at the organization's headquarters in Schenectady.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:25 pm
The Lockport CARES campus at 188-192 Genesee St., Lockport, is celebrating "Lockport CARES Caring for the Community." The newly remodeled homeless shelter was officially rededicated and is open for business.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:20 pm
On a day when Ronald Reagan was still settling in for his second presidential term and most Americans were listening to "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, or flocking to movie theaters to see "Fletch" or "Brewster's Millions," Dr. Tim Osberg went for a jog.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:15 pm
Jake Wood was a freshman offensive lineman with the Wisconsin Badgers when the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. Inspired by the first responders who risked their lives while trying to help others, and by former Arizona Cardinal Pat Tillman's selfless sacrifice, Wood joined the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:10 pm
Individuals who are managing health conditions at home, such as diabetes, can dispose of their personal syringes and sharps at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, at no charge.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:05 pm
Following Saturday night's final round performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Bokyung Byun of South Korea won first place and Musician's Choice in the eighth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 07:00 am
Fresh from organizing the second annual "A Taste of Lewiston," the Lewiston Council on the Arts has released the rest of its culturally enriching - and entertaining - lineup for 2018.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 07:00 am
The Buffalo Jazz Octet will perform the music of 1968, with arrangements of tunes made famous by legendary rock icons such as the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and Steppenwolf. The concert will take place at the Taylor Theater on Saturday, June 23.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 07:00 am
Soon-to-be-brides can smile as bright as a duchess and grooms can have a grin befitting of a prince - all while supporting a great cause.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 12:30 pm
River Region homeowners are uniting this weekend with one common goal: To offer a great deal on lovingly used clothes, furniture, toys, home goods and chachkies.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The day begins at noon with the eighth annual Fairy House Festival, which showcases tiny living quarters for fairies and their ilk. Houses will be judged and prizes awarded at 4 p.m.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
Carima El-Behairy, who grew up on Grand Island and now lives in Buffalo, has announced her campaign for the New York State Senate's 60th District.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board has appointed Jennifer Menter as the new recreation supervisor at the Town of Grand Island Golden Age Center.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board set a public hearing for a special use permit application to build what one council member called the biggest solar farm in the state.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District introduced three new members of its Distinguished Alumni list at a ceremony June 1.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University campus held a professionals night reception on Thursday. The venue welcomed leading business, tourism and cultural leaders to check out the various artworks now on display.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
Village of Youngstown trustees had their hands full with a series of lengthy meetings Thursday, marking a return to business following last month's village elections that saw uncontested wins by Mayor Raleigh Reynolds and trustees Stu Comerford and Mark Fox.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2018 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is bringing back its popular "Junior Park Ranger" program for 2018 and is encouraging parks visitors aged 4 to 104 to start exploring Erie County Parks and recording their experiences in their free Erie County Park System Passport, available to download or at designated pick-up points in select parks.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 08:45 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School has announced the graduation of its sixth cohort of students from the Academy of International Business & Finance.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 08:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Unyts will host their annual communitywide blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in the medical center's auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 08:30 pm
With beautiful, warm weather, a good-sized crowd and the perfect venue, The United States Air Force Blue Aces Band of the USAF Heritage Band couldn't have picked a better night to play at Hennepin Park in Lewiston than Thursday.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 08:00 pm
Hundreds were part of a special experience last weekend as the 2018 American Cancer Society's Greater Niagara Relay For Life took place from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning at Reservoir State Park in the Town of Niagara.
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