Mon, Mar 6th 2023 03:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced projects across Erie and Niagara counties are slated to receive over $139.7 million in federal funding as outlined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 work plan released on Feb. 28.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara University and Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) have announced a partnership to create career pathways and scholarship opportunities for students studying in the university's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Statement from Board of Elections commissioners Lora Allen and Jennifer Sandonato:
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:50 pm
Calvin Ridley of the Jacksonville Jaguars has been fully reinstated, the NFL announced today.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:35 pm
John McEuen, a founding member of the legendary country/bluegrass act The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, is headed to the area for a concert at Sportsman's Tavern on Thursday, March 16.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:20 pm
With this year's tax season underway, New York Attorney General Letitia James has provided taxpayers with tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. Attorney General James also urged New Yorkers to stay vigilant and report any suspected scams to steal personal and financial information to her office.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:10 pm
"I am deeply saddened to report that a member of the Buffalo Fire Department has lost his life while bravely fighting the four-alarm fire on Main Street in Downtown Buffalo today," Mayor Bryon Brown shared this statement on his Twitter.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 11:55 am
Michael D. Rhoney of Lewiston passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development will host the 2023 Agribusiness Outreach Forum from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Training Center, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. This is a free event, but attendees must register at https://www.niagaracountybusiness.com/featured-events.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest is back to crown the best homemade sausage makers in Western New York. The culinary showdown takes place at high noon on Saturday, April 8, at Flying Bison Brewing Co. - kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled, "It is Impossible to Defend the Country: The American Revolution on the New York Frontier." Robert Emerson will present this event at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
Known worldwide for their chart-topping hits including "Drops of Jupiter," which achieved double-Platinum status, Train has enjoyed success for nearly three decades. In addition, the band has had five more Top 10 albums and six more Top 40 singles. At 8 p.m. Aug. 22, catch multi-Grammy Award-winning band Train at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
Multi-Platinum-selling country star Sam Hunt announced his "Summer On The Outskirts Tour" with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. The "Summer On The Outskirts Tour," produced by Live Nation, kicks off July 6 in Hartford, Connecticut, and includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on July 15.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
Grammy-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the "in memoriam" performance at the 95th Oscars, executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, and executive producer Molly McNearney announced. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, "The Oscars" will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12 (8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
The U.S. needs more public health workers. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed that. But many students need to be able to afford the education that's required to enter the public health workforce. That's where a new training grant awarded to the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions comes in.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:15 am
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joined Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello on Friday, visiting the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stations in Grand Island to examine first-hand what his team called "the challenges our CBP agents are facing at the northern border."
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Various changes are associated with aging, and these can be physical, mental and emotional. Though each person manages these changes in their own way, there's no denying that social interaction can benefit people from all walks of life as they navigate their golden years.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Chronic kidney disease is more common than people may realize. The organizers behind World Kidney Day indicate that roughly one in 10 people across the globe have CKD, which can develop at any age.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier will hold its annual cash raffle on Saturday, April 22. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is hosting a movie-themed "Freshwater Flicks" fundraiser from 1-4 p.m. March 25 at Seneca One Tower (second floor).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
"Miracles of the Eucharist Across the World" is composed of 27 panels created by Italian 15-year-old Blessed Carlos Acutis describing Eucharistic miracles that span the globe. On his website, he wrote, "The more we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth, we will have a foretaste of heaven."
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Rev. Adam Arends grew up in Minnesota as the son of a Lutheran pastor, James Arends, who retired as bishop of the LaCrosse, Wisconsin-area synod in 2020.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District anticipates receiving $1.96 million in foundation aid for the 2023-24 school year, an increase of 14.7% over the 2022-23 school year, said Dr. Rubie Harris, assistant superintendent for school business and finance. Two programs that are anticipated to receive increases in state funding are the universal prekindergarten program and a new state program initiative called "high impact tutoring."
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island (https://rotaryclubgi.org/) is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser now through April 24 to raise funds for scholarships, family justice and trail enhancements. The club will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
Zonta Club of Grand Island is offering two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Grand Island women looking to advance their careers.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
Heather K. Garrett, age 39, of Ocoee, died Feb. 7, 2023.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
Robert P. Goulding passed peacefully on Feb. 22, 2023, at age 92.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 03:55 pm
Paramount+ on Thursday announced that one of the service's longest-running original drama series, "Star Trek: Discovery," will conclude with its upcoming fifth season in early 2024.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 03:05 pm
On Sunday, March 12 (Daylight Saving Time), New Yorkers will set their clocks forward one hour. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging everyone to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at that time.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 03:05 pm
The Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, will be closed today due to forecasted rain and snow for the majority of the afternoon and evening.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:55 pm
Shea's 710 Theatre announced "Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story" will be on stage this April 13. The performance is at 7 p.m., and tickets are $10. Visit sheas.org or Shea's box office (650 Main St.) to purchase tickets.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:55 pm
To kick off National Consumer Protection Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection assisted 19,752 New Yorkers with a variety of consumer protection matters in 2022, resulting in nearly $2.4 million being returned to consumers.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:55 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall presents Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. May 17.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:50 pm
The female collective of worship artists, songwriters and creatives, Women Who Worship, has released the first album from the special movement. The "Women Who Worship" project was released today in partnership with WorshipTogether. The album was recorded live last year when the group gathered to unite and amplify the voices of women from around the world.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:50 pm
Model Ashley Graham, actor Vanessa Hudgens and multi-hyphenate Lilly Singh will host "Countdown to the Oscars," the official lead-in to the 95th Oscars on Sunday, March 12, airing at 6:30 p.m. EDT on ABC.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 01:55 pm
Niagara Men's basketball closed off the weekend with a hard-breaking loss to St. Peter's university, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, at home in the Gallagher Center.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 01:50 pm
The Niagara University men's basketball team started off its weekend with a win over Fairfield University, Friday night, Feb. 24, at home in the Gallagher Center, moving the Purple Eagles to fifth in the MAAC conference standings.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 01:50 pm
It was an early morning for the Niagara University softball team on Wednesday, as it departed from campus at approximately 3:30 a.m. and arrived at the Buffalo International Airport shortly thereafter.
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