Wed, May 24th 2023 08:00 am
Paramount+ is, once again, boldly going where no one has gone before - and gearing up for season two of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 7, at Oppenheim Park. Approximately 60 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 03:30 pm
Painters Plus announced the start of its annual "Project H.O.P.E." ("Helping Others Paint Exteriors") application acceptance period for North Tonawanda residents.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 03:10 pm
Pennrose, the firm selected to transform the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's circa-1939 Commodore Perry development into a modern, affordable housing community, updated the board of commissioners on the project's design on Monday.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 64 Western New York organizations received nearly $1 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Every year, more than 30,000 people contact the New York State Smokers' Quitline for help in ending their dependence on commercial tobacco products.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2023-24 academic year is now open.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of the importance of water safety.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 23-year-old Lewis A. Keys of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty, as charged, to the only count in the indictment against him.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello will host a free Alzheimer's awareness seminar for families, caretakers and seniors, from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Grand Island Golden Age Center. Morinello has partnered with the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Home Assistance Referral Team (HART) for this event.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and Buffalo Common Council Member Joel P. Feroleto have announced the artists chosen to paint live mural art during the 2023 Hertel Alley Mural Fest, which will take place June 10-11. The festival is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, on Hertel Alley, which runs behind businesses from 1225 and 1301 Hertel Ave., in north Buffalo.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
A British soldier, serving at Fort Niagara during the 18th century, got one holiday a year: the king's birthday. To celebrate, the fort's garrison was turned out in new uniforms and powdered hair.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:45 pm
During Allergy Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced a new initiative that will help restaurants and food service establishments to increase awareness of food allergies in consumers.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 06:35 pm
The National Football League announced that Super Bowl LX will be hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with the game played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 06:35 pm
The NFL announced the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Green Bay, inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and "Titletown."
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 04:05 pm
To improve the care of Western New Yorkers with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the University at Buffalo's Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center is significantly expanding its geographic outreach to patients, families, caregivers and medical providers.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 04:05 pm
Jason Myers is running for reelection for a seat on the Lewiston Town Council.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 04:05 pm
In recognition of World Turtle Day (Tuesday, May 23, 2023) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June. He asked motorists to "give turtles a brake." In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when turtles cross roads to find nesting areas.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 01:35 pm
As New Yorkers gear up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recommends that all New Yorkers follow some basic rules and tips to avoid accidents and injuries. We also urge everyone to never hesitate to call for help when needed.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 01:30 pm
The NFL, together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), today announced the leaguewide expansion of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, providing medical students with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 01:30 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph a. Jastrzemski today said the North Tonawanda Department of Vehicles Office (DMV) will not open until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The Lockport DMV will not open until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24. The delayed start is due to employee training requirements.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:30 pm
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the Lewiston No. Fire Co., 145 N. Sixth St.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:25 pm
Wilson Lions President Anne Basile announced the Floyd "Red" Clark Memorial Scholarship will once again be given to a worthy senior in the Wilson Central School District.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:20 pm
As part of Emergency Medical Services Week (May 21-27), the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is expanding its Narcan distribution program to include all 97 volunteer fire departments in Erie County.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:10 pm
Chart-topping global superstar Niall Horan announced "The Show Live On Tour 2024," his biggest tour yet, and first headline run since 2018's "Flicker World Tour." He'll be performing songs from all three of his solo albums, including "The Show," which will be released by Capitol Records on June 9. The world tour will kick off on Feb. 21, 2024, in Belfast, U.K., at the SSE Arena.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:00 pm
Two-time Grammy nominee Phil Wickham has officially dropped anchor track "The Jesus Way" from his highly anticipated new studio album, slated to release this fall.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:50 am
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino has summer ready to roll with an amazing weekend of outdoor music planned for August. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, featuring special guests A Thousand Horses, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The following night, music icons The Beach Boys will take the outdoor stage at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, May 26.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:40 am
The Niagara Frontier Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society joined City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Executive Director Sara Capen, and Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Director of Community Engagement Saladin Allah for a dedication ceremony Saturday, in observance of a new historical marker at the intersection of Depot Avenue West and Whirlpool Street.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:15 am
This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:10 am
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) announced Canisius College president Steve K. Stoute, J.D., was appointed co-chair of the council. Stoute succeeds Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, who served as co-chair since 2019 and will be retiring as president of SUNY Buffalo State University.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:10 am
Memorial Day weekend at the Ransomville Speedway will once again see the Krown Undercoating Modifieds running for $2,000-to-win, plus the inaugural "Austin Wilson Memorial Demolition Derby." Buffalo Auto Auction and DNA Towing will present the racing program on Friday, May 26. Also on the card will be a kid's bike race, and kids will have a chance to win one of four brand-new bikes courtesy of the Wilson Print Shop.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Iam Tongi was announced as the season 21 "American Idol" winner during Sunday's live, coast-to-coast grand finale event on ABC.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Chart-topping bluegrass gospel leaders Chosen Road return June 23 with the much-anticipated new full-length set "It Never Gets Old."
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
The 50th anniversary of Twin Cities Meals on Wheels was observed, as the City of North Tonawanda and Tonawanda presented the organization's president a proclamation recognizing this important milestone.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan, Assembly member Karen McMahon and Assembly member Monica Wallace visited the Asian American Heritage Festival in Amherst to announce $30 million of state funding in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in New York. It is the largest investment in the Asian American community in state history.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Mr. DIRT Sportsman titlist Cody McPherson, from St. Catharines, Ontario, won the Chris Moore Memorial for the Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night, as Parkhill Tree Service and Niagara Hardwood presented the night's program
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Community Beer Works (CBW), in partnership with the Pride Center of Western New York, announced the third-annual launch of PRIDE Ale. $1 from each pint and 4-pack sold of the limited-edition brew will go directly to the Pride Center of Western New York.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced "Get Outdoors & Get Together Day" will be held Saturday, June 10, with events at more than 20 select locations across New York, "to bring people of all abilities, ages, identities and backgrounds together for fun, healthy activities."
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) will perform in North Tonawanda at the Riviera Theatre on June 3.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Niagara Gospel Mission is hosting its second annual symposium on the topic of mental health and homelessness. The event will take place from 1-5 p.m. May 25 at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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