Fri, Dec 9th 2022 11:05 am
An early morning fire on Nov. 30 ravaged 744, 746 and 748 Center St., the site of The Vintage Barber, Soully Created and Sue's Frame of Mind. In battling the blaze, first responders from Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 and members from a half-dozen supporting companies had to break glass, pull off siding, cut into the roof and pump in copious amounts of water.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation has denied the Village of Lewiston's request to lower the speed limit on Center Street from 30 mph to 25 mph.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 11:00 am
Excelsior Orthopaedics has targeted early January for the opening of a much larger facility in Niagara Falls, where new non-surgical and diagnostic services will complement existing care for patients with shoulder, knee, hip and other ailments.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 9, 2022
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:30 am
Helen Tomkinson (nee Lucchino), also known as "Mrs. Helen," died Dec. 4, 2022.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:30 am
Janet R. Grimes (nee Gabel), age 88, passed away at her home on Grand Island surrounded by loving family.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:25 am
On Dec. 5, 2022, Susan Mikula Campbell of Youngstown passed through the gates of Heaven into paradise, and into the waiting arms of Jesus and her loving parents, John and Pearl Mikula.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:20 am
A planned expansion of a Town of Niagara-located solid waste transfer facility continues to be delayed, with the latest pushback made Wednesday.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:20 am
The Grand Island Central School District said, "Please join us next Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Island High School Auditorium for an evening of holiday music. The concert will feature the Grand Island High School orchestra, choirs, concert band and wind ensemble."
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:20 am
The Town of Porter announced it would hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Town Hall regarding formation of a new Porter on the Lake Committee. To be comprised of local residents, the group's purpose will be to assist the town in its oversight of Porter on the Lake Town Park and other park areas in Porter.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 09:15 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the Department of Homeland Security postponed the enforcement of The REAL ID Act by another two years, with a new enforcement date of May 7, 2025.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:55 pm
Niagara Wheatfield High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:55 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:50 pm
The Niagara History Center has been awarded a Conservation Treatment Grant from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The award will go toward the conservation and preservation of an oil on canvas portrait of Belva Lockwood by M.W. Clark.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:45 pm
It's the ho-ho-holidays on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" with a December full of seasonal celebrations featuring top celebrity guests, magical musical performances, holiday decor ideas, yummy cooking tips and tricks, and, naturally, crazy holiday sweaters!
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (A.1451A/S.8426) to allow homeowners leasing liquified petroleum gas tanks to receive emergency deliveries from any supplier during times of a qualifying emergency, helping homeowners keep the heat on during severe weather emergencies and other critical periods.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, a member of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, announced the final approval of the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R.8404). The bill, cosponsored by Higgins, will constitutionally recognize same-sex marriage, and formally repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced hundreds of Western New Yorkers will benefit from action by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., provided through the American Rescue Plan, to protect the retirement savings of Central States Pension Fund workers and retirees.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:40 pm
The Niagara County Legislature recognized local celebrity Marsha McWilson at a meeting earlier this week. She was lauded for her "outstanding contributions to the community."
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Schoellkopf Health Center has named Thomas R. LoStracco as acting administrator of Schoellkopf Health Center, effective immediately.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:25 pm
State and county agencies are partnering on a series of winter energy fairs, including three upcoming events next week in Western and Central New York.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 11:15 am
The case numbers of influenza (flu) have been increasing exponentially across New York state, and the 2022-23 flu season is six weeks or more ahead of the typical spike in flu cases.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 08:40 am
This Friday, The Salvation Army Empire State division will have almost 100 red kettles placed at Walmart locations throughout the region as part of The Salvation Army's "National Commander's Red Kettle Challenge" in an effort to raise more than $1.5 million nationally during a four-hour period.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 08:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation that will require residential health care facilities to "swiftly update residents as well as their family members and guardians when an infection is detected within the facility. It also requires nursing homes to have a plan in place to accommodate exposed or infected residents to stop the spread of the infection."
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 08:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the New York State Department of Financial Services has adopted a regulation to "protect consumers from unfair, surprise costs when they relied on incorrect information in their insurer's health care provider directory."
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 08:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday issued a proclamation designating December as STOP-DWI Month, and announced a series of targeted initiatives to prevent impaired driving across the state. Throughout December, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee will launch a new anti-drinking and driving public service announcement. GTSC will also launch a $1 million "Don't Drive High" public awareness campaign, which will use funding from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 08:25 am
Critically acclaimed Vermont singer and songwriter Noah Kahan revealed new tour dates for summer 2023 as a continuation of his sold-out "Stick Season Tour" produced by Live Nation. Kahan will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, with special guest Joy Oladokun. This concert is presented by Live Nation.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 07:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins named nine local residents to serve on a service academy advisory committee. The panel met Dec. 4 to interview local high school students applying to one of the U.S. service academies, and to recommend those deserving of a nomination.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating the coronavirus. She also updated New Yorkers on winter preparedness efforts, urging individuals to "take proven prevention measures to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, flu, and COVID-19, and reduce the patient burden on local hospitals."
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 07:40 pm
Beginning Monday, Dec. 12, the Erie County Department of Health will have a new schedule for its coronavirus testing and vaccine clinic at the Jesse Nash Health Center, 608 William St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 11:45 am
On Tuesday, at approximately 5:03 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the intersection of 19th Street and Elmwood Avenue to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 11:00 am
At 3:13 a.m. Wednesday, Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy F. Bork attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle in the area of Woodland Avenue and Saint Joseph Road in the Town of Niagara. NCSO said, "The operator refused to comply and a vehicle pursuit ensued throughout the Town of Niagara. Ultimately, in the area of Sadlo Drive and Bellreng Drive, the two occupants fled from the vehicle on foot into the neighborhood.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $4.5 million awarded to the City of Buffalo by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Awarded through the National Coastal Resilience Fund, the grant will support shoreline resiliency and improve public waterfront access at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2023 season.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
As the cold, snowy weather settles in, Western New Yorkers can warm up to the season with the return of "Holiday Music Under the Dome" at M&T Bank's Fountain Plaza branch, located at 1 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. The community is invited to spend a lunch hour at M&T's prominent downtown branch - which is commonly referred to as the "gold dome" - for holiday performances from Saturday, Dec. 10, through Friday, Dec. 16.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
Looking for the perfect gift for wine enthusiasts? The Niagara Wine Trail is once again offering its "Winter Wine Pass," which allows passholders three tastes of wine at each of the 11 participating wineries, from January through March 2023.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
Niagara Falls firefighters delivered bags of toys to the Niagara County Courthouse rotunda right before the meeting of the County Legislature on Tuesday night. This was in support of the Christmas giving tree, where collections support Casey House Shelter, Twin Cities Outreach and the Salvation Army.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 09:55 am
Each year, the Niagara Falls Fire Department hosts a large fundraiser to benefit kids in the community by providing Christmas toys to those in need. Organizers said they hope to raise $90,000 now in year 94.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society will open the historic Col. William Bond/Jesse Hawley House to the public between 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 04:40 pm
Destination Niagara USA, the official destination marketing organization for Niagara County, has been recognized by Smart Meetings Magazine with a Platinum Choice Award for 2022.
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