Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) on Thursday announced that the organization is supporting National School Bus Safety Week and is reminding drivers to be extra careful when they see the flashing red lights of a yellow school bus.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday established three-year rate plans for electric and gas customers of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. (RG&E) by adopting the terms of a joint proposal that is much more favorable to customers than the companies' original requests, reducing the initial rate year requests by almost $231 million.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
It's time for spooky Halloween fun as Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA hosts its seventh annual "Boo Bash" event for families with young children. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, inside the mall at 1900 Military Road. It is free and open to the public.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
Arts for Learning WNY will partner with various organizations throughout the eight counties of Western New York to bring free public arts workshops to the community.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that free and objective counseling is available to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their options during the Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 05:00 pm
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 09:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the following:
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 09:45 am
Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 8-14, 2023, and AAA Insurance has tips to keep homeowners safe.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 09:45 am
It's back! Independent Health Foundation's First Night Buffalo 2024 will highlight the talent of Western New York kids. Children ages 5 to 17 are invited to submit a short video highlighting their talent as part of this year's First Night virtual celebration.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 09:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets will welcome Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson and local food entrepreneur Mercedes Wilson for a meet & greet and product tasting event on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The event will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Tops location at 1275 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo). Lawson will sign autographs and take photos.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:00 am
FMC Corp.'s Agricultural Sciences Plant in Middleport recently hosted its annual Safety Day for plant employees. The event included presentations and demonstrations focused on community, home and work safety.
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Wed, Oct 11th 2023 08:15 pm
"Disney100 Night" - It's a magical day in the ballroom! The 11 remaining couples get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary.
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Wed, Oct 11th 2023 08:15 pm
Western New York will experience a partial solar eclipse on Saturday (Oct. 14), and University at Buffalo scientists say it's a good opportunity to start preparing for the region's once-in-a-century total solar eclipse in 2024.
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Wed, Oct 11th 2023 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff indefinitely starting Wednesday, Oct. 11, in remembrance of the lives lost as a result of the recent terrorist attacks against the state of Israel.
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Wed, Oct 11th 2023 08:15 pm
The public is invited to a program at the Niagara History Center at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 to learn about Lockport's early 20th century boxing great Jimmy Duffy.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 05:10 pm
NBC on Monday announced "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" will premiere exclusively on Peacock on Dec. 8. In the movie, Monk returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 04:50 pm
Viewership for Sunday's game featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars' 25-20 win over the Buffalo Bills in London was 5.4 million viewers (TV plus digital) - up 11% versus NFL Network's first international game in 2022 between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in week 4 (4.9 million).
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:25 pm
The Buffalo Wind Symphony takes to the concert stage 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the McKinley High School Auditorium, 1500 Elmwood Ave., to "boldly go where no wind symphony in WNY has gone before": Presenting the music of the video games that have become part of the fabric of modern life.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
With access to the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, Niagara County is home to some of the best freshwater fishing in the country. In fact, Bassmaster Magazine has ranked the area in the top 10 places for bass fishing two years in a row.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
Five local women from various agencies/organizations and businesses will present a free information session on elder planning from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Ransomville Free Library, 3733 Ransomville Road.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announced its 23rd annual Safe at Home Conference, featuring speakers and interactive workshops, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, at Niagara Riverside Resort, 7001 Buffalo Ave.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
Families impacted by autism spectrum disorder are invited to visit the Aquarium of Niagara from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, to enjoy special programming in a supportive environment.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement hosted several activities in coordination with the university's 2023 Vincentian Heritage Week celebration. The annual observation highlights NU's rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th century Catholic priest who inspired and organized his contemporaries to serve the less fortunate.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection and address confidentiality program is reminding domestic violence survivors, victims and advocates of consumer protections available in the New York marketplace.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins announced Erie County will receive $2,522,950 to support continued efforts to restore and revitalize the Buffalo River. The funding, awarded under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will build on work transforming Western New York waterways.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 04:30 pm
Mario's Emergency Pet Food Ministry is in need of pet food donations for cats and dogs. Organizer Paulette Coty said, "This time of the year is difficult to keep product on the shelves."
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 04:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is offering after-hours admission during its popular horticultural exhibit, "Creatures After Dark." Enjoy larger-than-life plant creatures and more on select evenings from 6-9 p.m. this month.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 02:05 pm
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tops Markets is making donations across its footprint to local nonprofits, including Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY; Circulo Latino of Rochester, a United Way Giving Network; La Liga of Syracuse; and Latinos Unidos of Hudson Valley.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:40 am
Eliza Spina, a member of the Wolf Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, was awarded this year's Historical Association of Lewiston's scholarship on Oct. 9, which was Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:35 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Julie Czyzewski as its new 340B coordinator.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:25 am
Buffalo Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year extension
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:10 am
CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Sara Evans was officially inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry family on Saturday, by Opry member Crystal Gayle, during the Opry's 98th birthday weekend.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:10 am
Chart-topping singer/songwriter and BEC recording artist Tasha Layton adds another powerful video to her growing anthology with the compelling performance of "Never," also her current hit single on Christian radio. Featuring a rousing choir and dramatic string section, the clip was directed and produced by Daniella Mason, with creative direction and styling by AYA Creative.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:05 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.70, down 11 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.91. The New York state average is $3.85, down four cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.63.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 11:05 am
Five Star Bank and affiliates SDN Insurance Agency LLC and Courier Capital LLC were proud to hold "Volunteering is a Work of HEART Week" from Sept. 18-22. This marks the second annual companywide community service event that paired associates with nonprofit organizations throughout Western and Central New York that make meaningful differences in the lives of others.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 10:05 am
Fall was in full bloom Saturday at the first Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market Fall Festival, and patrons couldn't have been happier as they shopped, strolled and participated in pumpkin play games.
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Sat, Oct 7th 2023 07:00 am
The restaurant Zobud Bistro has closed, its owner, Sam Redo, confirmed to the Island Dispatch on Wednesday.
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Sat, Oct 7th 2023 07:00 am
Another proposed project off Long Road was the subject of a public hearing in Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting, but this time, it was a 48-lot housing development in the crosshairs, not a mega-warehouse.
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Sat, Oct 7th 2023 07:00 am
Driving a school bus for the first time was "a little nerve-wracking," said Tara Gipp, who attended the school bus test-driving event on Sept. 30 at the Jack Burns Transportation Center, 2451 Baseline Road.
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Sat, Oct 7th 2023 07:00 am
Four civic clubs and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce are combining forces to present a candidate forum from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. The forum will be held at Kaegebein Elementary School auditorium, 1690 Love Road.
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