Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
As Western New York welcomes the summer season, Independent Health is once again "Bringing Healthy to You" with a variety of fun and health-focused programs across the region.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
"The Big Bounce America Tour" rolls into Buffalo bigger and better for 2023 with a 16,000 square-foot bounce house and a brand-new customized sports arena.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $12 million from President Joe Biden's "Investing in America Agenda" for environmental job training grants under the fiscal year 2024 brownfields job training program.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 03:50 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will host painters, both members and non-members, at a "Paintout" at the Kenan Center from 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 10. Painting and sketching will be done "en plain aire" on the grounds of the Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 03:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday launched the educational listening tour for the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act in Buffalo.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 01:25 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Ontario Post 313 Auxiliary presented a Memorial Day event in the 1812 Cemetery at Old Fort Niagara.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:50 pm
At last week Monday's special, year-end municipal meeting, the Village of Lewiston Board voted unanimously to support a recent Niagara County-enacted state of emergency.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:30 pm
The Friends of the Ransomville Free Library used book sale, in celebration of 100 years, will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9 (open during the Tom Keefer and the Celtic Cross concert in the gazebo, which is 6:30-8 p.m.), and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10 (during Community Faire), at 3733 Ransomville Road, Ransomville.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Retired Border Patrol Agent Jeff Wilson, of Western New York, was selected to represent the state in Berlin, Germany, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) "final leg" that will lead into opening ceremonies of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games on June 17.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh are teaming up to host a fundraiser called "Wags, Whiskers & Wine" to support the work of WNY Food 4 Paws, a nonprofit that provides pet food and supplies to local pantries to help families experiencing financial hardship be able provide for their pets.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Last week, the Buffalo Zoo said goodbye to Kayin, the male western lowland gorilla who arrived safely at his new home, the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:45 am
During a ceremony at the African American Veterans Monument, on Memorial Day, Congressman Brian Higgins presented the family of United States Army Pfc. David Evans Jr. with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Gold Star Lapel Pin and six additional military service medals earned while he served in the Iraq War.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:40 am
The Rich Entertainment Group (REG) and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group (BWMG) announce Our Lady Peace, with support from The Trews, will perform at the Outer Harbor's Lakeside Event Lawn presented by Upstate Honda Dealers at 7 p.m. July 14.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:40 am
Sublime with Rome has been added to the 2023 Artpark Amphitheater schedule, and will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, with special guests Funktional Flow. This concert is presented by Artpark & Company.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Adam Arritola will be performing Wednesday in Buffalo, at Timeless Babez (87 Allen St.), on the opening night of a 55-date East Coast tour (the first leg of a full 2023 U.S. tour).
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Ransomville Speedway will honor the memory of the oldest feature winner in speedway history on Friday, June 2, with the Dick Wilkinson Memorial for the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks. Mark Cerrone Inc. will present the racing program that also features kids rides.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Just Buffalo Literary Center announced Ae Hee Lee as the 2023 poetry fellow. The award, which is open to adult poets of all ages and career stages, includes a $1,500 honorarium; a month-long residency in Buffalo this August, and the opportunity to perform as a featured reader at Just Buffalo's Silo City Reading Series.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
On May 30, at 3:48 a.m. the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire in Sanborn. It was reported that an attached garage was on fire and the home was believed to be occupied.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Friday announced the christening of the "Big Kahuna," a new tiki tour boat docked at Canalside. The newly built, multi-hulled boat is the latest to be added to the fleet of Buffalo Boat Tours. It will carry passengers on daily scenic Buffalo waterfront trips.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the City of Niagara Falls Hyde Park - Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday June 3.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Old Falls Street USA is looking for local artisan vendors to sell products during weekends this summer. The season is underway and continues through Labor Day weekend, capitalizing on the busy tourist season.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Returning to the stage that started it all for season seven winner of NBC's "The Voice," Craig Wayne Boyd was on hand recently to celebrate Blake Shelton's final season on the hit series. Boyd also released a new single, "Golden," and an acoustic version of "The Old Rugged Cross," which is the song he performed when he won "The Voice" as a member of Blake Shelton's team.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 01:00 pm
Following three years of pandemic-related cancellations, the Lewiston Memorial Day parade returned Monday.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center's most important fundraiser of the year, "AHA! (Annual Hallwalls Auction)," returns to Asbury Hall at Babeville at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1. The anticipated auction shows the works of 23 regional and international artists who have exhibited at Hallwalls in its 48-year history.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity-building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an assistant construction manager for the organization, helping grow the organization's capacity to provide safe and affordable housing to low-income families in Niagara County.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Independent Living of Niagara County invites everyone to its "All You Need is Love" celebration from 5-9 p.m. June 9 at the Open Air Bar, 2720 Maple Ave., Newfane.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin June 1 in inland waters, and June 15 in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River).
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health's Office of Health Equity has three free sessions scheduled for its Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda will present its annual members exhibition June 3-30.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Buffalo State University will offer local middle and high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in one week of instrumental music, vocal instruction, or musical theater during the 11th annual Summer Music Institute held on campus.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County has set the date and location of for its annual basket raffle. The fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 4, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown. Tickets go on sale at noon, with the drawing beginning at 4 p.m.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Special interest clubs, such as sailing clubs, ski clubs, photo clubs, astronomy clubs and garden clubs, have struggled in recent years to find ways to attract new members without abandoning their core values and purpose. Societal trends such as competing priorities for family activities and limited free time have had their effect on how people, especially parents, choose to spend their leisure time.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Vikings 10U B (Bagley) softball team recently attended the second annual Lady Cardinal Tournament in Arcade and took first place.
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Sun, May 28th 2023 02:40 pm
A ceremony was held Sunday at Lewiston Village Cemetery, amid a new section of the site that acknowledges some of the area's original residents.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
On Monday, Grand Island will honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while in military service.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
Joshua Thomas was well into a creative career when he discovered the passion for candlemaking that brought Grand Island Candle Company to life.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
Martha Lou (Rager) Muller, 88, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Buffalo General Medical Center.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
Robert Bennett, president of Opportunities Collaborative for Special Needs Students Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Molly Oliverio as the organization's new executive director.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island will host its annual "Shred-it" drive-thru event behind KeyBank in the Tops Market Plaza parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Patrons will be able to watch the confidential document destruction of their papers.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 09:00 pm
#FrysWithEyes finally made their way back to the Lewiston waterfront. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce presented the Smelt Festival on Friday outside of the Griffon Brewery & Gastropub.
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