Thu, Mar 15th 2018 03:30 pm
Samir Haj-Dahmane, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions, has discovered how certain neurotransmitters are transported and reach their targets in the brain, which could lead to new drug therapies to help anxiety and other negative brain functions.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 03:30 pm
This St. Patrick's Day weekend, Buffalo riders will get a little luck from Lyft - the fastest growing on-demand transportation service in the U.S. - which makes its St. Patrick's Day debut in Buffalo.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Vice President Judi Nolan Powell, second from left, accepted a $2,000 check from Northwest Bank Vice President and Office Manager Kim Wisor, left, Senior Vice President Lena Prohaska and New York Region Vice President for Commercial Lending Jason Krempa.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:50 pm
On the heels of a rural broadband roundtable Friday afternoon with local community leaders, Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, called for easing regulations on internet service providers, helping them to invest in underserved communities like northern Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:50 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction is scheduled to begin Monday, March 19, on a project to mill and pave a portion of the LaSalle Expressway in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:45 pm
The average Lake Ontario outflow during the month of February was the highest in recorded history. Historical records start in 1900 and include outflows that occurred both prior to and since the beginning of regulation in 1960. A stable ice cover in the St. Lawrence River allowed Plan 2014 to increase outflow under the ice, and, as a result, Lake Ontario levels have fallen below those recorded at this time in 2017.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:35 pm
Led by millennials, some 88 million Americans plan to take family vacations this year. According to the latest research from AAA Travel, 44 percent of millennials are planning a family getaway, more than members of Generation X (39 percent) or baby boomers (32 percent).
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:00 pm
Erie County Legislature Chairman Peter J. Savage III was joined by Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn to announce his support for passage of the Child Victims Act. The bill would empower survivors of childhood sexual abuse to confront their abusers as adults, and provide law enforcement with the means to bring child predators to justice.
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Wed, Mar 14th 2018 02:10 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara officially opened its new, $3.5 million exhibit, Penguin Coast, on Wednesday. The new space is five times larger than the previous habitat and enables the venue to apply for Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:15 pm
Niagara University is once again offering a summer camp designed specifically for young children entering kindergarten in September.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:15 pm
Empire State Development announced applications are available for the $10 million "Workforce Development Challenge," a Buffalo Billion 2 initiative that will ensure the Western New York region's workforce pipeline is being responsive to industry demands.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:15 pm
Following the critical and ratings success of last year's "The Story of Diana," ABC, People and Time Inc. Productions announce "The Story of The Royals," a four-hour primetime television event featuring the captivating lives of the British royal family. The event, which will air on ABC over two nights in August, will showcase the key figures who represent four generations of the crown: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2018 granting cycle. The Bauman Fund for the Arts is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and awards annual grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located within the eight counties of Western New York that specialize in the classical arts sector.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced New York is petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its "failure to address the movement of ozone from upwind states to downwind states." Specifically, New York is asking that EPA require power plants and large industrial sources in nine upwind states to reduce their contribution of pollution impacting New York.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
The Carnegie Art Center will welcome back the Bobby Militello Quartet and its leader, Bobby Militello, from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors (CLMHD), along with representatives of the New York State Sheriffs' Association and the New York State Association of Counties, urged state leaders to include $12.8 million in the state budget for jail-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and post-release transition services. Advocates for the funding were joined by a bipartisan group of legislators from the Senate and Assembly.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
With spring weather right around the corner, preparations are in full swing for the 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest presented by the Lewiston Garden Club. Set for Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, organizers are now recruiting both vendors and local residents interested in showcasing their own gardens during this year's Lewiston GardenFest.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
After a competitive bidding war that ignited Hollywood, Hulu has obtained the rights to develop "Little Fires Everywhere," the anticipated limited series from Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, based on Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller, as a Hulu Original Series.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced passage of a bill he co-sponsored that represents the most comprehensive response yet to sexual harassment in the workplace. The bill (S7848A), which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (56-2), would prevent individuals from engaging in misconduct that creates a hostile work environment in either the public or private sectors, and encourage victims to come forward.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello joined members of the Republican minority conference at a press conference unveiling a plan to improve New York's Medicaid program by providing critical assistance to localities. Under this proposal, the state would take over and pay for the local share of Medicaid, resulting in economic growth and reduced property taxes for state taxpayers. New York currently has the second-most costly Medicaid program in the nation next to California.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
NBC is giving a 20-episode renewal to its high-stakes game show "The Wall" in which $12 million is on the line every night and people's lives can be changed in an instant.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:10 pm
Have you ever wondered what the various flowers represent? Find out at The Winery at Marjim Manor's first Victorian tea of 2018 - and let organizers know your favorite flower when you make your reservation.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 07:00 am
First District Niagara County Legislator Clyde Burmaster (center) visited with the Town of Porter Town Board, recently, and presented a check from the county in the amount of $1,800 to Supervisor Duffy Johnston (right) and Highway Superintendent Scott Hillman.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 07:05 pm
On Monday evening, Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster issued a proclamation honoring the Niagara Falls Powerhawks hockey team for their success in the 2017-18 season, which is their first in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 02:35 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:25 pm
Propelled by the debuts of ABC's "American Idol" and "Deception," the network dominated Sunday night by 70 percent over its nearest competition in adults 18-49 (1.7/7 vs. 1.0/4 - FOX). ABC was also the most watched network overall on the evening (8.2 million).
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:20 pm
Singer/songwriter and pop vocalist Curt Anderson is poised to impact growing international audiences with tour dates around the globe this spring, in conjunction with the March 30 release of the "Every Moment" Deluxe Version.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:15 pm
On Monday, it was announced Jay-Z and Beyoncé will bring the "On the Run II" tour to New Era Field in Orchard Park on Saturday, Aug. 18.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:00 pm
Rear-seat occupants who fail to buckle up are three times more likely to be killed, according to new analysis from AAA New York State. In 2016, the number of unbelted rear-seat injuries suffered by adults in New York increased for the first time this decade.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:00 pm
Every year, the IRS publishes a disarmingly low audit rate of one out of 143 (0.7 percent), for a total of a little more than a million taxpayers who get audited each year. But that little factoid is cold comfort to the millions of taxpayers who face "automated audits" each year.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:45 pm
Niagara University, already designated as a premier academic institution by Colleges of Distinction, has been recognized for its excellent programs in business, education and nursing - while enriching those programs with a strong liberal arts foundation.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:45 pm
On Monday, multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning singer, songwriter and global superstar Josh Groban announced his fall 2018 arena tour. This is Groban's first tour since his sold-out "Stages Tour" (2015-16). Joining him throughout the tour is Tony Award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling recording artist and actress Idina Menzel.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:05 pm
The absence of a protein critical to the control of inflammation may lead to rapid and severe bone loss, according to a new University at Buffalo study.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:05 pm
Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Techstars have joined forces to supercharge Blackstone LaunchPad beyond college campuses to reach more than a million new students over the next three years.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:00 pm
The Rotary Club of Hamburg is presenting the 15th annual "Breakfast With the Bunny" on Saturday, March 24, at the Oakwood Manor, 2985 Lake View Road, Lake View, across from the Town of Hamburg Ice Arena.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Former Village of Lewiston Clerk/Treasurer and current Vice Chairwoman of the Village of Lewiston Planning Commission Anne Welch announced she will run for mayor of Lewiston in the upcoming election.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Top Niagara County officials released the following statements Sunday in reaction to the death of longtime Niagara County Commissioner of Economic Development Samuel M. Ferraro.
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Sun, Mar 11th 2018 04:50 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons hockey team has been through it all this season.
Coming off the previous season where they didn't make the sectional final; a middle of the season where they weren't playing their best hockey; a historic end of the season run; and the tragic loss of a classmate mixed into four months was just tidbits of what the Falcons went through.
After the tragedy in the community, the team uplifted many Wheatfield spirits with a run to the New York state large schools championship. Unfortunately, good things come to an end, and on Sunday evening, the Falcons were defeated by the No. 1 team in New York state, the Victor Blue Devils, 5-1.
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Sun, Mar 11th 2018 09:00 am
National Girl Scout Week is March 11-17. It is a time to celebrate the power of what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) who changes the world!
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 11:40 pm
It was a season many believed could be "the year" for the Niagara Falls Wolverines basketball team. The team compiled one of their best seasons in recent history and hopes were high. The hopes and dreams of the state tournament are now let to be "what if's?"
The Wolverines were defeated by the McQuaid Knights, 65-57, in the Far West Regional game at Buffalo State.
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