Tue, May 2nd 2023 09:15 am
At 12:11 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, the Grand Island Fire Co. dispatch received a call of a structure fire on Sandy Beach Road. Within minutes, firefighters were on scene, reporting a 2.5-story wood frame house with a fully involved garage fire beginning to extend into the house.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 09:00 am
The Family and Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara is pleased to announce the return of the Down River Run 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk. The event will take place Saturday, June 3, at Fort Niagara State Park, managed by Its Your Race, Race Management Solutions.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 09:00 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 42-year-old Robert M. Dee of Eden pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of official misconduct and one count of criminal contempt in the second degree (class "A" misdemeanors).
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 08:45 am
New York burger lovers have narrowed down the search for this year's "Best NY Burger" one last time. After sifting through the abundant votes, voters have chosen this year's final four contestants in the contest to (in random order):
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Mon, May 1st 2023 05:30 pm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and hundreds of buildings across the nation will be lit in green - the color of mental health awareness - to mark the occasion and encourage people to learn more about mental wellness.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 04:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins said he has received confirmation from the White House that, on May 11, the U.S. will lift its requirement for Canadians crossing into America to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 04:40 pm
Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force members met at SUNY Erie Community College North Campus today for their first in-person meeting since 2020.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 04:25 pm
Jericho Road Vive Shelter announced it was awarded $400,000 by the John R. Oishei Foundation. The Oishei Foundation grant to "A Path to Hope: The Campaign For Jericho Road Vive Shelter" will support Jericho Road in its effort to raise $6 million for the new Main Street location.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 03:20 pm
ABC announced today that the hit drama "9-1-1" will join the 2023-24 season at its new home on the network.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 03:10 pm
Grab your roses, tiki torches, dancing shoes, passports, wigs and whisks, and ready your game face, because the search for the "greatest reality show contestant" of all time is on!
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Mon, May 1st 2023 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 38-year-old Damien A. Morris of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 5 years in prison followed by 21/2 years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 02:45 pm
Last week's inclement weather had Ransomville Speedway management quickly coming up with a plan to get the 2023 season underway for the "Big R" and "Little R."
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Mon, May 1st 2023 02:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa started Older Americans Month by announcing investments totaling more than $334,000 in programs and facilities serving senior citizens.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced new recreational saltwater fishing regulations that take effect immediately in New York's Marine and Coastal District. These regulatory changes are necessary for New York state to remain in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) by reducing recreational harvest of scup and black sea bass.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 01:30 pm
Multi-Platinum band Lady A is inviting fans to join its "Request Line Tour." Each night, fans will experience the hit-packed set backed by rich harmonies the band is known for, while also interacting with the band in real time to directly request songs, making no two shows the same. Lady A has tapped longtime friend and collaborator Dave Barnes as direct support.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 01:25 pm
Know a youngster interested in science and technology? Make a visit to the New York Power Authority's free "STEAM Ahead" career fair Saturday, May 6, and learn about space, glowing rocks, buried artifacts, the skilled trades, computer programming and more - all at the Niagara Power Vista.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 01:25 pm
It's the official cap of Major League Baseball, the National Football League and National Basketball Association. It's a cultural icon that has been celebrated in music, featured on screen and stage, and graced runways and red carpets.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 11:10 am
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a pop-up exhibit that displays a selection of iconic costumes worn by 12-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor Swift. Titled "Through Taylor Swift's Eras," the limited-run exhibit includes a total of 10 outfits that represent each of the artist's 10 albums, from 2006's "Taylor Swift" to 2022's "Midnights."
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Mon, May 1st 2023 11:10 am
Just when you thought the entertainment performances couldn't get any better at Fallsview Casino, the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino has added three more sizzling performances, including "I Want My 80's Tour with Rick Springfield" and special guests on Aug. 9, "Old Dominion: No Bad Vibes Tour" on Sept. 16, and Gipsy Kings featuring Nicholas Reyes on Oct. 11.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 10:50 am
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 slate of awardees for the Chamber Honors Awards.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 10:40 am
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host its annual spring book sale from the evening of Thursday, May 4, through the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, at the Red Brick School Village Center gym, 240 Lockport St.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 10:30 am
April was National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York recently reminded drivers to continue to put cell phones down throughout the year.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 10:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced 505 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event hosted by her office, Mayor Robert Restaino, and the Niagara Falls Police Department.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
Connect55+ Active Living Communities across the country collected canned goods and created canned food sculptures in their communities, all for a good cause. A combined donation of nearly 10,000 canned goods and nonperishable food items was collected that was distributed to local food shelters.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, self-advocates and their supporters are gathering in person to celebrate victories, empower one another to speak up, and connect.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is taking extra steps to help first responders identify residents who may have difficulty communicating or understanding directions during an emergency. Our new disabilities response decals may be displayed on your residence or vehicle to alert first responders upon arrival.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Angel Elliot Dalfin, 58, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to making a false document, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
Payments under New York's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program rose steadily between 2018 and 2021, as the amount of allowable time off and weekly cash benefits increased.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:50 am
Today, four-time Grammy Award-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith announced their final outing - "Peace Out" - with special guest The Black Crowes.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:50 am
Just Buffalo Literary Center announced the 2023-24 season of its BABEL author series, featuring Jhumpa Lahiri on Oct. 6; Michelle Zauner on Nov. 9; John Irving on March 21, 2024; and Kiese Laymon on April 25. Season subscriptions for the series, which takes place at Kleinhans Music Hall, are now available for purchase at justbuffalo.org.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:50 am
Round 1 coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City was seen by an average audience of 11.4 million viewers (TV+digital) Friday night across ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes and digital channels - up 11% vs. round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft (10.3 million).
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Mon, May 1st 2023 07:00 am
The 32nd annual Workers Memorial Day will be observed Saturday, May 6. Public, friends and families are invited to attend the event at the Workers Memorial Monument, 5755 Reservoir Park (off Route 31).
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Mon, May 1st 2023 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club is set to hold its 10th annual CanAm Challenge and Great Lakes PHRF Fest on July 28-30, for two days of hosting competitors from all over the U.S. and Canada.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 07:00 am
Maxine Grimmer, a Niagara County master gardener, will present a PowerPoint talk about butterfly gardening in Western New York at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Youngstown Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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Sat, Apr 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Lions Club's first spaghetti dinner to offer a dining-in option since 2019 was a big success, said Lions Club Treasurer Tom Witkowski.
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Sat, Apr 29th 2023 07:00 am
Diane Garey owns a Grand Island-based interior design company. In this conversation, she talks about how she transforms homes into places that people can love and enjoy living in, regardless of the client's budget.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 03:30 pm
The Niagara University Women's Soccer team received their 2023-24 fall schedule on April 24, and can now prepare accordingly during the upcoming summer months.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 03:20 pm
It truly is possible to do anything you invest your time to. Today, entrepreneurship is popular and it starts as early as the teenage years. The creation of your own products or clothes can create a difference to the intended audience you seek to reach. What separates a brand from the others it is competing against? Its message.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 03:15 pm
College is a time that students have the most independence and responsibility, no matter if they go to school away from home or locally.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 03:00 pm
More new music from multi-Platinum, six-time Grammy-winner Amy Grant is available today with the release of her latest single and lyric video, "What You Heard."
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