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The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum invites those seeking volunteer opportunities to an informational meeting at 7 p.m. May 30. The museum is seeking new volunteers to help with summer programs and events. 

The New York State Association of County Health Officials has announced the results of its 2019 election for its board of directors and executive committee. NYSACHO represents 58 local health commissioners and public health directors, serving as the voice for all New York state's local health departments. The executive committee consists of the president, vice president/president-elect and immediate past president.

On Monday, locals from the Town of Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara came together to remember the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the United States. 

Conservation teacher Paul Dewey certainly has something to be proud of. Three of the teams from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center took first, second and third at the Regional Envirothon Competition. 

The Niagara Falls Community Development Department recently announced the third installment of its "What's the 311?" event series, following "What's the 311?" skate and senior days. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road (enter through door No. 3).

Pegula Sports & Entertainment and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation are partnering with Tito's Handmade Vodka to host a One Buffalo Pet Adoption Event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in the KeyBank Center Pavilion.

A big congratulations was extended to April Carere, who was recently honored by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director and Conductor JoAnn Falletta at the Celebration of Music Education Awards in May. 

Niagara County Community College is responding to the changing needs of the student population by expanding opportunities for learning outside of a traditional daytime schedule. 

Niagara County Community College Interim President Dr. William J. Murabito and William L. Ross, chair of the board of trustees, acknowledged several award-winning student-athletes and coaches during a brief presentation at last Tuesday's trustees meeting. 

Most people say you want to play your best baseball when the postseason rolls around. For the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons baseball team, that's pretty close to what they're playing.

Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio has scheduled his last "Coffee with Chris" event before a summer recess. The event is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Tim Hortons, 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Marijuana use episodes among couples who frequently use the drug increase the likelihood of experiencing intimacy events, according to the results of a University at Buffalo-led study.

West Herr Subaru recently "shared the love" with FeedMore WNY. From Nov. 15 through Jan. 2, as part of the annual "Share the Love" campaign, local Subaru dealers had the opportunity to add a local charity to the list of organizations to which purchasers could designate a donation. West Herr Subaru once again selected FeedMore WNY's Meals on Wheels program.

Whether traveling or getting around the city, ride-hailing services are a convenient option for many. Thirty percent of all Americans use ride-sharing services, according to a recent Gallup poll. For those aged 18 to 29, use jumps to 45%.

The American Diabetes Association invites riders, runners and walkers of all levels to join the celebration and be part of the movement to fight diabetes by taking part in Tour de Cure. The fitness and community event is Saturday, June 1, at Niagara University's Dwyer Ice Arena. It will help raise funds to support the ADA's mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

For those interested in voting in the Niagara County June 25 primary election this year, the last day to register is Friday, May 30. 

With a thrilling finish and 300,000-plus fans in attendance, the star-studded 103rd Indianapolis 500 - the first broadcast on NBC - delivered an 11% viewership increase vs. 2018. That marks its best household rating in three years - and it's now NBC Sports' most-streamed INDYCAR race ever, according to Fast National data from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.

Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition involving abnormalities of the muscle fibers, which contract with each heartbeat. Nearly half of children with this type of heart disease either undergo a heart transplant or die within two years of being diagnosed.

David and Christina Mackenzie, owners of Rock Solid Tattoos & Permanent Makeup Studio, celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Monday, May 20, at their new location at 520 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston. They have been in business for 11 years and are excited to relocate their business to Lewiston.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital held its 16th annual EMS Appreciation and Awards dinner on Wednesday, May 22, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Representatives and honorees from 17 area volunteer fire companies, the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department, and guests attended.

Junior cooking dynamos step into the "Chopped" kitchen to showcase their culinary skills in the new season of "Chopped Junior," premiering Tuesday, June 25 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Through six one-hour episodes, the junior chefs must create delectable dishes utilizing ingredients within the mystery baskets over three rounds - appetizer, entrée and dessert - with a limited amount of time to earn the elusive "Chopped Junior" chef coat and a $10,000 grand prize.

The Erie County Department of Central Police Services, in collaboration with the Office of Public Advocacy and the Town of Cheektowaga Police Department, will host a domestic violence training course for call-takers and dispatchers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20. This is the first time this training has been conducted in Erie County.

The search for a new president of Niagara County Community College was extended this week after the NCCC board of trustees were unable to decide on the final candidates.  

The Niagara Falls Volunteer Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of outstanding volunteers for induction in 2019.

Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt recently sent a letter to New York State Attorney General Letitia James requesting a lawsuit be filed against the federal government on behalf of the property owners along Lake Ontario's shoreline.

"Code Yellow" - Yo-Yo and Keller take things public; parasitic aliens threaten the human race; and someone really needs boba on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," airing Friday, May 31 (8 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

NBC Sports' presentation of Game 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins on NBC averaged a total audience delivery of 5.380 million viewers, making it the most-watched Game 1 in four years and NBC Sports' third-most watched Game 1 since it began broadcasting the Stanley Cup Final in 2006, according to Fast National data from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.

Niagara University, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and the Niagara Falls City School District are bringing free children and parenting activities to residents of Niagara Falls' south end throughout the summer.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz recently joined Erie County Department of Social Services Commissioner Marie Cannon and foster care advocates to celebrate National Foster Care Month. Poloncarz recognized the effort of three agencies that have worked to support children in foster care and foster families. Cannon discussed the need for additional foster families in the community.

University at Buffalo researcher Stuart Evans studies dust - not the balls of stale gray fluff that collect under your bed, but the tiny bits of mostly reflective material that hang in the Earth's atmosphere, influencing weather conditions like temperature, rain and wind.

Do you have a child who can sing, dance or play an instrument? Do they have a special talent just waiting to be discovered? If that's the case, the Erie County Fair is looking to see who's got talent!

With the start of camping season underway, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded campers the New York state firewood transportation regulation is still in effect. Untreated firewood may contain invasive pests that kill trees, and to protect New York's forests, untreated firewood should not be moved more than 50 miles from its source of origin.

Regal's "Summer Movie Express" is back in theaters featuring $1 movies all summer long. This kid-friendly festival is an ideal way to beat the heat this summer at over 340 locations nationwide.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Dr. Andrew Cappuccino of Buffalo Spine Surgery and Memorial Medical Center are opening a Stem Cell Therapy Center on Memorial's Tenth Street campus.

The fifth session in the "Imagining A More Livable Niagara Falls" series of six focused on "Smart Growth" principles and ideas is being rescheduled. The May 30 session is being reschedule to June 4 due to a conflict with the Democratic primary mayoral debate.

As warmer weather approaches, Niagara County residents are anxiously anticipating the 20th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake. This year, the event will fall on Friday, July 12, at the Youngstown Yacht Club.

Girl Scouts of Western New York encourages girls to have outdoor experiences in Western New York along with thousands of girls in hundreds of state parks across the U.S.

Last week, artist and songwriter Charlie Rey debuted his brand-new single, titled "Undeniable Love." The song is available at the following DSP's: Pandora, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play.

Local leaders gathered Tuesday to kick-off a new season for the Discover Niagara Shuttle. The free, hop-on/hop-off shuttle service first launched in 2016. Today, it takes passengers to 17 destinations along a 14-mile route, which stretches from Niagara Falls to Old Fort Niagara.

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 57 Western New York organizations will receive a total of $1.3 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.