Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 19-year-old Thierry Bikorimana of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 21 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
On Monday, Erie County officials and local community organizations presented updates on county preparedness activities and actions for households to take as part of National Preparedness Month.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout New York will increase patrols from Sept. 9-14 to target speeding, which is one of the most dangerous driving offenses. Speed Awareness Week is a high-visibility enforcement campaign, supported by funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to stop speeding and prevent avoidable crashes caused by unsafe speed.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed legislation and announced a new statewide, multimedia campaign to help prevent suicide and promote mental health.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:20 pm
Artpark & Company wrapped its 50th anniversary season on Saturday with a sold-out Mainstage Theater concert featuring Young the Giant and Cage the Elephant. Fans couldn't have been happier with the "Neon Pill Tour" setlists, as they sang, danced in the aisles, and celebrated the end of the summer music schedule in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:45 pm
Legendary rock band Heart announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant spring performances. The band will bring its signature sound to 19 cities, taking audiences on an unforgettable musical journey.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:30 pm
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will accept a costume worn by actress Mariska Hargitay in her role as Capt. Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" during a Sept. 9 ceremony. "Law & Order: SVU" creator and executive producer, Dick Wolf, alongside Hargitay, will present her detective suit and badge, used in the production of "Third Man Syndrome" (season 25, episode 8) that aired March 21.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:30 pm
Five-time Grammy-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Brandon Heath releases his ninth studio record and second LP with Centricity Music, "The Ache."
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
Worship group Lakewood Music released its new live album, "Oh How Worthy," last week. Celebrating the release of the new project, Lakewood Music appeared on "Fox & Friends" on street day performing the song "Outnumbered" and shared the inspiration behind the album during an interview with Alexandra Osteen and Joel Osteen.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
The department of indigenous studies at the University at Buffalo continues to build upon the momentum of its initial Mellon Foundation grant funding, obtained in 2020. With the addition of a minor in indigenous studies in 2022, and the official launch of the new department of indigenous studies in 2023, indigenous studies at UB has reached another milestone with the implementation of a new major this fall.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K on Oct. 5. The half-marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston, while the 5K starts at Porter-on-the-Lake Park. Both races finish at Porter-on-the-Lake Park.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
To celebrate the New York City Labor Day parade, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the workforce, as well as improving its ability to grow and prosper in this state.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:20 pm
Community partners invested in building a HEARTSafe community joined Erie County officials on Sept. 6 for a kickoff presentation outlining goals for improving the community's ability to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:20 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino and Niagara County legislators Chris McKimmie and Chris Voccio will hold a community forum with local residents on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to discuss the ongoing rat problem in the city's LaSalle neighborhood.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 26th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event to take place on Saturday, Sept. 14. This year, the event will return to the Town of Niagara Veteran's Memorial Park (7000 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls.)
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:10 pm
As I have stated before, we live for our summers here in Western New York. But in reality, we should live for every day.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Sept. 3 meeting, issued a proclamation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners Buffalo Niagara (NAWBO), which will occur on Sept. 11. The proclamation was accepted by Laura Zimberg, immediate past president of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new and unique Grand Island business Wednesday. Leaf, Stone and Steel sells familiar and exotic house plants, crystals from around the world, and wood and steel artwork.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:35 pm
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band kick off their fall tour tomorrow, which will bring them to some of Ringo's favorite venues.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:20 pm
Join Shea's Performing Arts Center for a special screening of the timeless classic, "Home Alone," followed by an exclusive moderated interview and audience Q&A with the one and only Macaulay Culkin.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 06:05 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the conviction and sentencing of Nathaniel Wagner, 42, of Newfane, for operating a residential contracting fraud scheme in Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 02:35 pm
On Friday, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane said, "As a result of a collaborative, multi-agency investigation, a criminal complaint has been filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western New District of New York in the arson of the "Old Pink."
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:30 am
On Friday, standing outside the Lewiston-Porter High School campus, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, along with Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Superintendent Paul Casseri, called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider their decision not to install a traffic light outside the school.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications readers voted The Silo Restaurant as the "Best Summer Dining Spot" in the annual "Savory Summer" contest. The Lewiston waterfront eatery also took "Best Hot Dog," "Best Hamburger" and "Best French Fries."
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Nestled in the far corner of the Griffon Brewing plaza is a hybrid that's bringing happiness to residents. The Youngstown Marketside is one-half eatery - with gourmet sandwiches, slices and desserts - and one-half market - an essential business, since other grocery purveyors have ceased operations in the village.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more than 100 Lew-Port Youth Football players are receiving a safety upgrade for their helmets.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
For centuries, the Moonflower (botanical name: Ipomoea alba) has captivated the imagination of creatures big and small with its iridescent white pedals and alluring sweet perfume. The nocturnal flowers (hence the name) awaken at night and majestically expand, only to retreat at sunrise.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
As we continue our growth in 2024, I would like to report to the community that your Lewiston Public Library is having another strong year. We have put the pandemic and its various restrictions from 2020-22 behind us, and have a solid foundation for us to continue to grow.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:00 am
Christian Hipp, a quiet man, who loved his family, good food and travel, and was an intrepid skier, was born Sept. 3, 1943, to George W. and Mary Margaret (Stout) Hipp in Wellsville.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 6, 2024
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:00 am
A cancer awareness event is set for North Water Street next weekend.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:00 am
Boys and girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join Cub Scouts!
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:25 pm
Today, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt hosted a press conference at SUNY Niagara to discuss the benefits of New York State Senate Bill S8596-A - an act to amend the education law, in relation to expanding eligibility under the veterans tuition awards program.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:20 pm
Among progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's is one of the most common and most heartbreaking. It robs individuals of their memories and self-sufficiency and can even alter their personalities.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:20 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. board of directors met today and approved a $13.8 million construction contract to advance two prominent placemaking projects near Niagara Falls State Park: Gorge Gateway Park and Hydraulic Power Plaza.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's Next Generation United Pitch10 event offers 10 local organizations the chance to compete for a series of grant prizes.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Erie County's ErieNet broadband initiative is cleared to begin construction in the City of Buffalo after the Buffalo Common Council passed a resolution approving the Telecommunications License Agreement with ErieNet LDC on Sept. 3. The approval is a major step toward bringing high-speed broadband access to areas of Erie County that have lacked it for years.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
In recognition of National Sponge Candy Day, Fowler's Chocolates - known as the original maker of Sponge Candy - has teamed up, once again, with FeedMore WNY to create a special opportunity for indulgence and generosity.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 07:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the 15th annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival, set to take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. This popular event will once again bring top-tier blues talent and local vendors to the heart of Niagara Falls.
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