Thu, Aug 8th 2024 10:45 pm
The Niagara County Legislature, on Tuesday, passed on a resolution authorizing the county to enter into an intermunicipal agreement to transfer a surplus ambulance to Orleans County.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 10:40 pm
Happy holidays! And they'll be even happier this season as Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino presents Legends of Country Christmas tribute show performed live in concert Dec. 6-31 in the Bear's Den Showroom. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Aug. 16.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 10:40 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has identified an experienced executive to lead the organization following the retirement of President and CEO Anthony B. Spada. After a national search, the AAA board of directors has chosen Marke D. Dickinson as the next president and CEO of AAA Western and Central New York.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, joined by members of the John Paul Bobo Chapter 264 - the local Purple Hear Chapter - and the county Veterans Service Agency, celebrated national Purple Heart Day with a flag raising at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:55 am
Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour in Buffalo, joining Assembly member Jonathan D. Rivera to tour the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo's John F. Beecher Clubhouse and announce $1 million for improvements to the building and the park.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:55 am
In honor of Purple Heart Appreciation Day, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns recognized Erie County Purple Heart recipients being added to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Book of Merit for 2024. No formal record of Purple Heart Recipients in Erie County existed prior to 2018 when Kearns originated Erie County's version of the "Book of Merit."
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $200 million in funding is now available through the state's two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs — $100 million each for round 8 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and round 3 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 07:00 am
Two premier youth camps owned by the WNY Scout Council are welcoming hundreds of kids to fresh air and freedom this summer. Nestled in the hills of Western New York, Camp Sam Wood in Pike, and Camp Scouthaven in Freedom, provide life skills, values-based programming and many fun activities for girls and boys, ages 5 to 18, at both overnight and day camps during July and early August.
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Wed, Aug 7th 2024 10:55 am
The Buffalo District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) welcomes Sara Vescio as the new outreach and marketing specialist.
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Wed, Aug 7th 2024 10:55 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completion of 110 Sweeney Street, a new mixed-use development on the waterfront in the City of North Tonawanda. The project consists of a new, two-story 21,000-square-feet building that includes 15 residential units, two commercials spaces, and a newly opened ground-floor restaurant, District 37 Kitchen and Tap House.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:40 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Martice D. Porter, age 22, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to the crime of rape in the third degree. Porter admitted to having sexual intercourse with an underage female in 2023.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:35 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. arts and culture initiative competitive grant process in two categories. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Sept. 16.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on plain paper rather than plastic stock.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:40 am
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino announce today that single tickets for "Hamilton" will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at ticketmaster.com and in person at the shea's box office, 646 Main St., downtown Buffalo. Tickets will be available for performances running Oct. 15-27.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:35 am
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient Kevin Hart announces the 2025 extension of his "Acting My Age Tour" with a stop at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to once again offer consumers Amaize Sweet Corn - the extremely rare white sweet corn known for its incredible sweetness and perfect crunch - at a store in your community thanks to local partnerships with Eden Valley Growers in Eden, and Reeves Farms in Baldwinsville.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Safe, reliable electricity is so completely woven into the fabric of modern life that any power outage is an interruption to our daily routines.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Anglers of all skill levels are invited to cast their lines in the 49th annual Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey, running from Aug. 16-25. The beloved fishing derby, showcasing the diverse angling opportunities in the Niagara Region, is still accepting registrations.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
Special Olympics New York will once again be taking on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for athletes throughout the state. The two-day Buffalo Polar Plunge is set to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly announces the return of Lonestar, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
Fred again.. has announced an eagerly awaited series of North American headline dates. The "places we've never been to tour" gets underway Sept. 11 at Denver Ball Arena and then travels through an Oct. 13 date in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena. Fred again.. will also perform at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 7.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
Numerous Erie County departments will be on hand in the Marketplace Building, throughout the 184th Erie County Fair, with information, games, giveaways and more for fairgoers to enjoy during their visit.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 04:35 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Dominique L. Castile, age 36, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty this afternoon to charges of manslaughter in the first degree and assault in the second degree, in two separate stabbings.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will welcome Grammy, CMA, and ACM award-winning singer/songwriter Carly Pearce to the Seneca Allegany Event Center at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, for a stop on her newly announced "hummingbird world tour." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health environmental division is part of a collaborative effort to prevent the spread of rabies in the Western New York region through dissemination of oral rabies vaccine (ORV).
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Historic moment ahead! British singer, songwriter and pop-punk icon Morrissey will play live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Tuesday, Nov. 19 (8:30 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
A $25,000 Springboard grant will allow the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) to pilot a group coaching program for local small-business owners in its M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs program.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Erie County held its quarterly overdose prevention task force meeting on Monday.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Join the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, for back-to-school season, featuring free special events for educators and students, hosted on Thursday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 17, respectively.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Look up in the sky from Aug. 12-21 in Erie County, and you might see low-flying planes or helicopters in your neighborhood, part of a nationwide effort to protect wildlife against rabies, a disease that is 100% fatal to animals and humans.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
On Aug. 5, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Niagara Falls Police received a call of an injured woman in the roadway at 22nd Street and Niagara Avenue. Responding officers discovered a 50-year-old Niagara Falls woman with life-threatening injuries. It appears she was operating an e-bike when she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 02:05 pm
One hundred New York state high school student musicians from 27 districts traveled and performed together as part of the American Music Abroad 2024 Empire Tour under the leadership of head directors Richard and Christine Riederer from July 7-26.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh announced the Niagara County website has moved to the ".gov" domain effective today. The county's website will now be www.niagaracounty.gov. Those who go to the old site, www.niagaracounty.com, will automatically be redirected to the new site.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Mark your calendars! Rock 'n' roll icons Chicago will play live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Sunday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Multi-Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling band Third Day announced the 25th anniversary digital deluxe version of their album, "TIME," originally released on Aug. 24, 1999. On Aug. 23, the original album will be released, along with all four songs from the "Southern Tracks" EP and three previously unreleased live songs recorded the same year the album was released.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state has officially started issuing approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Commemorating 15 years since the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Act was passed into law, Niagara Pride and Western Door Playhouse will stage "The Laramie Project: A Staged Reading" at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center on Aug. 16-17.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold its next career fair on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Day Road Park in Lockport for those seeking employment. Approximately 75 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $17.2 million in awards through the Family-Centered Services initiative to strengthen social services that help vulnerable families achieve financial stability.
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