Wed, Apr 18th 2018 12:30 pm
The comedy "The Curious Savage," by John Patrick, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, inside the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Performances continue through May 20.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2018 12:25 pm
If you're an African-American living in the 14204, 14206, 14211, 14212 or 14215 ZIP code, you are almost three times as likely to die prematurely as a white person living in a different ZIP code in Buffalo.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2018 12:25 pm
Multi-Platinum music superstar, Billboard chart topper and current "Voice" coach Kelly Clarkson will host NBC's three-hour live telecast of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, set for Sunday, May 20 (8 p.m. ET), from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2018 12:25 pm
Trinity Medical WNY has announced the opening of the newest member of its growing physician practice network, Trinity Medical OB/GYN, located at 5879 Snyder Drive in Lockport. The specialty women's health practice, providing care in conjunction with Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, is accepting new patients.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 07:50 pm
Not taking the self-high-five approach, Tenth Avenue North opted for straight-up bluntness when describing their 2016 album, "Followers." Such an approach is unusual - but it was fitting. It's that kind of honesty that is threaded through the album's songs.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:45 pm
Niagara County youth looking for jobs are being urged to consider applying for work through Niagara County Employment & Training, E&T Director Donald Jablonski said Tuesday morning. He explained the county anticipates filling approximately 150 openings.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:40 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Erie County's "A+" credit rating and pronounced the county's rating outlook as "stable" in the county's most recent ratings assessment, announced April 13.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:30 pm
Joseph Rojas, founding member of Dove Award-winning Christian rock band Seventh Day Slumber - and creator of the City RockFest Tour - announces the formation of Nashville Label Group. The new company will house dual imprints: RockFest Records, featuring Seventh Day Slumber and many of the leading names in Christian rock, and Burtonwood Records, presenting artists from the Christian pop genre.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:25 pm
In light of recent rainstorms, Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton advises residents of steps they can take to prevent health risks associated with home flooding.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:25 pm
The New York State Department of Health Public Health and Health Planning Council last week voted to approve Kaleida Health's active parent model with Eastern Niagara Hospital.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:20 pm
Applications are still available for the 52nd annual Lewiston Art Festival, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-12 in the Village of Lewiston.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 03:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced the awarding of $2.9 million in Lake Ontario Flood Relief funds to local governments in Wayne, Orleans, Niagara, Cayuga and Jefferson counties dedicated to restoration resiliency and recovery efforts following last year's flooding, and to protect the community from the damage of future storms. The state has committed $95 million to recovery efforts to support homeowners, small businesses and community infrastructure.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 02:30 pm
Artpark & Company on Tuesday announced the addition of Gov't Mule with Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real (July 24), Blue Rodeo with Colin James (June 26), and The Spinners with Dave Schulz and C.O. Jones (Aug. 21). These acts complete the 2018 "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank lineup. Tickets for all three shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced his office finalized the ECDA school critical incident initiative and will begin collaborating with school districts and law enforcement to improve investigative response to school threats.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Season passes for the 2018 golf season will soon be available the Hyde Park Clubhouse. Passes will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. until noon April 21, 22, 28, 29 and May 5, 6.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
On Wednesday, April 25, the Erie County clerk's office is teaming up with Unyts to host a blood drive at the Eastern Hills Mall Auto Bureau. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Eastern Hills Unyts Donation Center, across the hall from the auto bureau. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit unytsblooddonor.org and use code 001552, or call Unyts at 716-512-7940.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Officials at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County have announced a grand total of $21,726,833 in revenue, which represents a significant increase from the previous year. The total comes from a combination of workplace campaigns, corporate and foundation support, endowment gifts and new grant acquisitions.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Mobilizing nearly 2,000 volunteers to remove more than 10 tons of trash from over 50 miles of shoreline across Western New York, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will host the largest single-day cleanup event for the community (for the 26th year) on Saturday, April 21.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
As 64 percent of family travelers gear up for a road trip this summer, AAA warns the majority of U.S. vehicles are at a higher-than-average risk for a breakdown.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Women's history scholars Susan Goodier, Ph.D., and Karen Pastorello, Ph.D., will speak at Niagara University this Friday about the research that culminated in their book, "Women Will Vote: Winning Suffrage in New York State."
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
While stroke and vascular disease are a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., many vascular conditions often go undetected because there are no warning signs until a serious medical complication occurs.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2018 11:55 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has unveiled "Examining School District Expenses and Potential for Consolidation in Erie County," his administration's report providing an overview of school district administrative expenditures throughout Erie County, potential savings from consolidation, and examples of three potential school district mergers.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 07:25 pm
Season two of the hit music competition series "The Four: Battle For Stardom" premieres Thursday, June 7 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 05:30 pm
Niagara Catholic High School marked 90 years on Monday with a Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Richard J. Malone. The 66th Street School was formed out of a 1975 union between Duffy and St. Mary's/Madonna high schools.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a $5 million investment from the Buffalo Billion Initiative that will support the implementation of the Urban Land Institute's recommendations for the historic East Side landmark, Buffalo Central Terminal. Funding will be administered by the Central Terminal Restoration Corp., and will focus the investments on restoring the terminal's historic concourse in order to make the space fully functional for community and private use.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 04:00 pm
As Western New York continues to be deluged with heavy rains coming off a weekend of ice storms, wastewater treatment plants throughout the area are now contending with excessive inflow/infiltration problems. It's the result of plants receiving excessive stormwater run-off combined with the handling of normal sewage inflow/infiltration.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Participating organizations of "Cross Border Blues" recently came together in a collaborative effort at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. Catharines to cross-promote events on both sides of the border. They are using the blues to build bridges across cultures, generations and geographies.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 12:15 pm
Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace has released the full schedule for the 2018 "Music Mania Mondays" free concert events.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:50 am
Niagara Falls Community Development will hold a happy hour cash mob from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Gagsters Restaurant, 708 E. Market St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:40 am
Lockport Community Television, along with the Lockport Community Cable Commission and Charter Cable, announced this year's scholarship recipients. This year, $12,300 in scholarships was given to 11 recipients.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Division of Charitable Gaming of the New York Gaming Commission on Monday announced the launch of a new feature on the commission website that will expedite and enhance the licensing processing for charitable organizations in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University presents "Think BIG: The Artists of Autism Services." Featured artists will include Dan Carey, Langston Gardner, Erich Haneberg, Kevin Krauss, James Marino, Daniel Maysonet, Courtney McGovern and Brandon Scott.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:00 am
Technically, the season is spring. But it felt more like winter on Sunday in Lewiston, with an inch of ice covering village and town roads. Still, that didn't deter people from coming out to the annual "Taste of Jazz" fundraiser at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Center Street. The event is a benefit for the Northwest Jazz Festival.
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Sun, Apr 15th 2018 02:40 pm
On Saturday afternoon, local high school basketball talent stormed into Niagara Falls High School for the annual PAL/ACE all-star games. The day of basketball included a freshman/sophomore game, as well as a junior/senior game. Each team, for both games, included a mix of the classes. Attendees who showed paid $5 for a ticket and all proceeds earned were donated to the Niagara Police Athletic League.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 06:20 pm
The current weather forecast is calling for freezing rain with an ice storm warning in effect for some areas. Despite the calendar saying it is April, drivers need to keep their winter driving skills in place and prepare themselves and their vehicles to combat the elements. If possible, stay home to avoid icy roads and always obey travel bans.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 10:50 am
Fifty World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans are traveling from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., as part of a joint effort of M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills Foundation to host a special Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:05 am
The Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation announced this week that work to convert the West River Parkway into an 8-mile multi-use trail will begin on Monday, April 16.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The annual Tuscarora Heroes Park "garden mob" will be out in force during Lewiston's Earth Day spring cleanup at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the corner of Portage Road and Center Street in Lewiston. The group is inviting new volunteers to join the effort to help keep Lewiston's pocket park a showcase for visitors - just dress for the weather and bring gloves.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston Democratic Committee announces a Democratic caucus to nominate candidates for the office of mayor and for two, four-year terms, as trustees for the Village of Lewiston will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston Republican Committee announces the Village of Lewiston Republican caucus will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the gym of the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
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