Tue, Oct 15th 2024 04:20 pm
The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene's devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 03:00 pm
On Sunday, Chief Spencer Lilly of Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 reported a landfill fire at 1445 Pletcher Road required a multi-company response. Lewiston Fire Company No. 1 was dispatched to the landfill fire, where, upon arrival, a large pile of rubber tire chunks was found burning.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:45 pm
Election Day is less than one month away. It is important for everyone to be reminded about the options for casting your ballot for the general election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
During Children's Health Month in October, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is sharing information about environmental health and lead prevention in coordination with the WNY Children's Environmental Health Center.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly 1 million New Yorkers are now enrolled in state-administered Medicare savings program (MSP), which can help eligible older adults save an estimated average of $7,400 per year in health care costs.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, on Friday, announced Christian Palamara, 24, of Buffalo was sentenced before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to eight years in prison. His co-defendant, Terrance D. Hennegan, 24, of Buffalo, received a determinate sentence of 10 years in prison as a second violent felony offender.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino are thrilled to welcome "Hamilton" to the Shea's Buffalo Theatre stage for performances Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams, which supports Gov. Kathy Hochul's efforts to assist communities affected by these disasters.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Kenyon Serpas, a junior at the University at Buffalo, was the recipient of this year's Historical Association of Lewiston's Indigenous Peoples' Day Scholarship. The award ceremony was held Monday at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, in recognition of the longstanding friendship between the people of Lewiston and the Tuscarora Nation.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2024 09:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award of a $44.5 million contract to replace the Best Street Bridge over the Kensington Expressway in Buffalo, a major milestone in the transformative project to reconnect and revitalize the neighborhoods that were torn apart by the highway's construction.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2024 07:00 am
A couple of residents with concerns about Town Board issues livened up Monday's Town Board meeting.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2024 07:00 am
A tractor-trailer, loaded with 16 pallets of relief donations from Grand Island, began its trip from the Southern Tier town of Fillmore to Boone, North Carolina, on Oct. 7. It began its journey at Grand Island Town Hall two days earlier. The full trailer happened as the result of efforts by three men who live on the same street near Huth Road Elementary School.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2024 07:00 am
Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Auxiliary Post 9249 will host "Soup-A-Thon," featuring "delicious, homemade soups, all-you-can eat soup, salad and bread for $10" (and dessert is included). The event will run from 4-7 p.m. (or until gone) Saturday, Oct. 19. Pints to go will be available for $7 after 6 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 02:00 pm
Aaron Pierre has been cast as John Stewart in new HBO Original drama "Lanterns."
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today the New York State Police - along with local law enforcement - will conduct special traffic enforcement efforts during the upcoming Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day weekend to crack down on speeding and impaired motorists.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:45 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced David B. Fermoile, age 65, plead guilty this morning to murder in the second degree. Fermoile admitted to murdering his sister, Diane Fermoile-McAvoy, 68 years old, on June 7, 2023, in Lockport.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:00 pm
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:00 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo have discovered multiple commercial shipments containing psilocybin throughout the previous 30 days at the Peace Bridge warehouse.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:50 pm
If you are a Town of Niagara veteran of any branch of the U.S. military, please call and register for the annual veterans appreciation breakfast. It is Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Calvin K. Richards Senior Center, located at Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Three-time Grammy winner and country-icon Tim McGraw debuts his release of the track "People Like Us." The song, and its accompanying lyric video, are available now on all streaming platforms.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
With one of the most recognizable voices in the worship genre, TAYA releases a brand-new song, "Come Into The Light." This song follows her self-titled 2023 album and her single, "Gonna Be Good," released earlier this year.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Elevation Worship's Tiffany Hudson delivers a beautiful new song, "The Wonderful Blood," co-written by Hudson, Josh Holiday and UPPERROOM's Abbie Gamboa. Combining the classic hymn "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" into the bridge of the new song, Hudson recorded it in one take during a low-key night of worship at Elevation Church.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Dove Awards-winning singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and storyteller Fernando Ortega releases his first new single in nearly three years, "Jesus, Bread Of Life."
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a significant milestone in New York's Tuition Assistance Program. Following the increase in income thresholds secured in the fiscal year 2025 budget, more than 40,000 newly eligible New York state students have already submitted TAP applications for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets recently concluded its annual "Live United" campaign in support of the United Way of Erie and Niagara counties, having raised over $57,800.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
River Region residents acted quickly this week to right a wrong that occurred in the dark of night.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
Wheatfield Town Board members received the tentative budget for 2025 at their Oct. 7 regular meeting from Clerk Kathleen Harrington-McDonell.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
In a move eerily perfect for the season, a long-tabled Town of Niagara-based housing development proposal is being brought back from the grave this month.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Village of Lewiston trustees approved several community events at their work session on Monday:
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Crisis Services, Erie County's only 24-hour comprehensive crisis response center, is currently preparing for our biggest night of the year, "Men Who Cook!" The Oct. 16 event will raise funds to support our 24-hour operations and the crisis first responders who provide critical, unduplicated, and lifesaving services to Erie County.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:50 am
The new product room at DiMino's Lewiston Tops on Center Street is set for the season, with Halloween pumpkins and giant inflatable spooky guests on display.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
Destination Niagara USA announced Niagara Falls USA will host Destination East, the premier event for meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the east. The event will take place from Oct. 21-23 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, bringing together key stakeholders in the meetings and events industry.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
First District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers invites the community to help support area veterans by attending her annual veterans chicken barbecue and basket raffle. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St. Presale tickets are now on sale.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 invites residents to contribute at its "One Moose" food drive taking place next month. A food collection effort will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the lodge, 112 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston will welcome Steve Teeft, who will present "The Civil War in Western New York" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the winners of the 10th annual 43North finals, New York state's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five innovative startup companies were each awarded a $1 million investment and the opportunity to grow their business in Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in partnership with the Eastern Niagara County Coalition for Rural Health Care Access, will host a community forum at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, focusing on colorectal cancer screenings and telehealth access to behavioral health services.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:25 am
Niagara County will be hosting a series of community meetings regarding Medicare choices for seniors in 2025, as well as other health care program options, according to Darlene DiCarlo, director of the Niagara County Office for the Aging. The annual Medicare enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:25 am
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Thursday announced a new events feature and refreshed icon design for the New York State Parks "Explorer."
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