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As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle's interior climate control. New research from AAA reveals that, when the mercury dips to 20°F and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving range is decreased by 41 percent. This means that, for every 100 miles of combined urban/highway driving, the range at 20°F would be reduced to 59 miles.

A press conference to announce the launch of a capital campaign to support Heart, Love & Soul (HLS) and its planned Daybreak program will take place on Friday at 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls.

Old Fort Niagara encourages the public to embrace winter and enjoy a day of living history on Saturday, Feb. 16, at its annual "Winter Woods Battle" featuring indoor and outdoor activities. The day's demonstrations start at 10 a.m. and include fur trading, shelter building, fire starting, weaponry, cooking, winter games, artisans and snowshoeing (or hiking) to a battle in the woods with complimentary hot chocolate with the re-enactors.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) have launched a public safety detection and alerting system that will help around the vicinity of the International Niagara Control Works in Niagara Falls.

Valentine's Day: a holiday for romance and memorable dates. But for those couples looking to turn up the "heat," cigarettes can make the encounter go up in smoke.

Recently, Robert Clark officially announced he made a decision to run for a seat on the Town of Niagara Town Board.

Town of Niagara Highway Superintendent Robert E. Herman Sr. recently announced he seeks the support of residents to be re-elected for his third term.

In recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month, Wheatfield Family Dentistry hygienist Mariah Maund is taking time throughout February to visit local elementary schools to teach children about their pearly whites.

Tuesday night, City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas gave the 2019 State of the City address to a well-attended audience at the Common Council's first meeting of February.

Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Common Council members took aim at a controversial agenda item over the last month and passed a resolution creating a strict attendance policy for appointed members who sit on city boards.

Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Alderman Robert Pecoraro and Mayor Arthur Pappas issued a proclamation to the Niagara Community Action Program Inc.

The world premiere play "The Lodger," based on the Jack the Ripper murders by Marie Belloc Lowndes, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., at 7 p.m. Feb. 14.

The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers recently submitted a grant application to restore a portion of the shoreline at the North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens to a more natural state in order to improve water quality, create valuable habitat, and enhance recreation access.

Mount Calvary Cemetery Group recently presented its 2018 Employee Awards. These include Outstanding Performance, Idea of the Year, Safety, and Customer Service, along with one Longevity Award. 

In basketball, teams "live and die by the three." Wednesday night, the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks lived on it. North Tonawanda defeated Niagara-Wheatfield on the Falcons' senior night, 68-60.

Making history yet again, "The Simpsons" has been renewed for its 31st and 32nd seasons on FOX, by which time, the series will have produced 713 episodes.

The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, March 12, to determine the consistency of the 64th round of projects. The meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. in the Town of Lewiston Board Room, 1375 Ridge Road. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting.

Hit primetime culinary competition "Spring Baking Championship" returns for a new season on Monday, March 18 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn has named Assistant District Attorney Erin E. Hart to the Animal Crimes Subcommittee of the District Attorneys Association of New York.

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chris Simms will join NBC Sports Group exclusively in March to contribute to its NFL and college football coverage across NBC Sports' broadcast, cable and digital platforms.

Beginning this offseason, Buffalo Bills season ticket members and season ticketholders of the Buffalo Sabres and Bandits will have the benefit of hassle-free renewal of their ticket accounts. Ticketholders who use payment plans will be enrolled in "Easy Renew," which will eliminate future deadlines by automating the renewal and payment process.

Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas and more reunited for "One Red Nose Day and a Wedding," a special short film to air exclusively as part of "The Red Nose Day Special" on Thursday, May 23 (8-11 p.m. ET), on NBC.

Get ready to lose those winter blues! "Toast & Jam" begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, upstairs at the Brickyard Brewing Company (BBC), 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz-jammin', blues-rockin', poetry-reading event is back by popular demand and continues through March 25.

The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is connecting local renovation contractors to yearlong local work.

When WTS Chairman Gary Hall proposed adding a tennis complex to his company's North Second and Mohawk streets property in 2013, his son, Brian, said the impetus is "My father very much cares for his employees. Building a health and wellness center for WTS employees, he felt, was the right thing to do. Health and wellness is very important. We want our employees to be happy, healthy."

The Village of Lewiston on Monday accepted a bid from Mark Cerrone Inc. to refurbish the Lewiston Landing waterfront. The Niagara Falls site-contracting and construction company submitted the lowest proposal: $1,599,500.

ABC announced Tuesday it renewed the hit drama "The Good Doctor" for a third season, "A Million Little Things" for a second season and "Shark Tank" for an 11th season. The net also announced an 11th and final season for "Modern Family."

Pegula Sports & Entertainment President and CEO Kim Pegula announced the hiring of Dan Misko as PSE's vice president of sales. Misko will now oversee PSE's sponsorship sales initiatives, along with the sales division of ADPRO Sports.

Members and friends are invited to join the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara to observe Black History Month with an award-winning pillar of the community. Eva Doyle will present "Western New York's Place in Black History" on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Scotch 'n Sirloin Restaurant, 3999 Maple Road, Amherst. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the speaker at noon and lunch to follow.

Niagara Hospice unveiled its branded ambulette on Tuesday after it was wrapped with the organization's logo and colors by Streamline Designs, a vehicle wrap and vinyl graphics installation company in North Tonawanda. The new ambulette was purchased and put into service last month thanks to more than $34,000 raised by the 19th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Cruise & Clambake held last July.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its St. Francis Guild Auxiliary are currently seeking volunteers to help in service to the community and the overall organization. The hospital has openings for both volunteer drivers and assistants for its "VanGo" patient transportation service. Volunteers are asked to drive in four-hour shifts between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Recording Academy has expanded its lineup for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards with a special tribute to eight-time Grammy winner and 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year Dolly Parton.

The "King of Latin Pop," Enrique Iglesias, headlines the May entertainment lineup at Fallsview Casino Resort, taking the stage May 22 and 23.

AAA Travel, one of North America's largest leisure travel agencies, has joined one of the most recognized women in travel television as a sponsor of Samantha Brown's "Places to Love" on PBS. The show follows along as Brown visits 27 destinations near and far, highlighting the emotional value of travel, and introducing viewers to the people and hidden gems that make each spot unique. The 13-episode second season is airing now (check local listings for dates and times).

Zonta International was founded in Buffalo in 1919. It is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Celebrate the centennial event with the Niagara Falls Zonta Club at its "Dance the Decades Party." The event is set for 7 p.m. March 8 (International Women's Day), at the Four Points by Sheraton ballroom, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

The Festival of Praise Tour will make its way to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Friday, March 22.

People have said, "Defense wins championships." Monday night, it didn't win a championship, but it helped the Niagara-Wheatfield girls basketball team secure a 45-20 victory over the Kenmore West Blue Devils.

Artpark & Company will kickoff the 2019 "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank" concert series on June 4 with a mega show: Sammy Hagar's "Full Circle Jam Tour" featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham. Special guest Night Ranger will open.

Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts, has announced the recipients of the 2019 decentralization grant program. Forty-eight organizations and artists in Erie and Niagara counties will receive a portion of $120,000 for community and school-based arts and cultural programs and artworks taking place in 2019.