Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:05 pm
Although many products made in Western New York became world-famous, perhaps the most beloved are the toys of Fisher-Price. From the company's beginning during the Great Depression, their fundamental toy-making principles centered on intrinsic play value, ingenuity, action, sturdy construction, and good value for the money.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
The international Peace Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada is scheduled to be lit in purple on April 15 to highlight Month of the Military Child.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 33-year-old Cortez Foster of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 40 years to life in prison. He was sentenced today as a second felony offender.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
Brenda Moore, Ph.D., a University at Buffalo associate professor of sociology, wrote a letter to Oprah Winfrey in 1996 to share news with the talk show host about the publication of her book, "To Serve My Country, to Serve My Race: The Story of the Only African American WACS Stationed Overseas During World War II."
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $8.3 million to 70 municipalities to install electric vehicle charging stations for public use.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
During a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on National Borinqueneers Day, the family of Pedro Rodriguez-DeJesus received military medals earned by the World War II veteran 80 years ago.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central and Western New York regions for Friday, April 14.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 10:00 am
A sure sign that summer is in sight is the announcement that the all-electric Maid of the Mist vessels James V. Glynn and Nikola Tesla Maid set sail at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15, marking the start of the 2023 season. One of North America's longest continually running tourist attractions, this will be the 138th consecutive year the Maid has provided guests from around the world with iconic views of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:00 am
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin J. Tylec announced his office is teaming with the North Tonawanda Police Department to host a scam and fraud prevention seminar. The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the North Tonawanda Student Alumni Center, 405 Meadow Drive.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:00 am
A continuous project spearheaded by the Niagara Falls Housing Authority moves to revitalize a neighborhood in Niagara Falls that's been described as "forgotten" by residents there.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:55 pm
Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today introduced Max, its enhanced streaming service, which will launch in the U.S. on May 23.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:50 pm
Escape into a world of magic and mythology when "Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai" premieres Tuesday, May 23, on Max. The premiere date announcement for the highly anticipated animated family adventure was revealed today exclusively during Warner Bros. Discovery's unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:50 pm
Peacock announced "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," a three-part event premiering exclusively on the streaming service in September.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:45 pm
CBS announced the premiere date for "Superfan," a new one-hour unscripted series that features six music superstars as they each crown their biggest fan. The musical game show will feature contestants vying in multiple rounds of play to prove they are their favorite artist's most devoted supporter. In each one-hour episode, a different musical artist will select one deserving superfan to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:40 pm
The most recent nationwide surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show increasing trends in reported gonorrhea, syphilis and congenital syphilis cases from 2017 to 2021.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:40 pm
Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA "Great Battery Roundup" is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a convenient program again this year.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will host a National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13. The outdoor event will take place at the Western New York Hispanic Veterans Memorial, and it is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:35 pm
The FeedMore WNY Foundation's popular plant sale is back in time for spring planting and Mother's Day gifts. From Wednesday, April 12, through Wednesday, April 26, participants have the option to purchase hanging baskets, potted annuals and annual flats. Orders may be placed online at www.feedmorewny.org/plant-sale.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new initiative that will double the buying power for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients at farmers markets across New York.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:00 pm
'American Idol' returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, on Sunday, April 16, and Monday, April 17 (8 p.m.), on ABC. In the first episode, soul and R&B singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors "Idol" hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season. On night two, Grammy Award-nominated artist Noah Cyrus serves as mentor.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 09:20 am
Just in time for Earth Day, AVANGRID Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today a new opportunity for customers to increase their energy efficiency.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 09:20 am
The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County invites all Niagara County residents over age 55 to enter the COA Amateur Art Exhibit.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
Buffalo State University's Upward Bound program will host a career day designed to connect economically disadvantaged high school students with professionals excelling in their fields on Thursday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
New York's 107 local industrial development authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4% (or $11.9 billion) increase compared to 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
Former Buffalo Bills player Stevie Johnson is gearing up for yet another children's book release with the help of Buffalo-based co-author Charles Roberts III and illustrator Zachary McCabe. This book - "Freddy J Makes His Play" - features another former Bills player Fred Jackson telling the story of how he overcame long odds to become a fan-favorite and build his professional legacy.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
A two-person team from Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has earned sponsorship to the world's preeminent event for and advancing disability inclusion in higher education.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
Niagara County Community College Vice President of Academic Affairs Lydia Ulatowski announced the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded continuing accreditation to NCCC's medical assisting program.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
The MHA 2023 Advocacy Award will be presented to Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer at the nonprofit's annual dinner on Thursday, May 4.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 04:25 pm
Check out the first trailer for Marvel Studios' "The Marvels."
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 04:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1 million in federal funding awarded to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Secured by Higgins in the fiscal year 2022 budget, this community project funding supports construction of the great lawn, inviting visitors onto the campus and better connecting the museum to the neighborhoods, parks and community around it.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
This summer, Fallsview Casino will welcome two rock 'n' roll legends to its star-studded entertainment lineup.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
Capitol CMG announced the debut single from newly signed artist and Grammy-nominated songwriter Chris Davenport is out now.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The Erie County Fair announced country music artists Clint Black, Clay Walker and Tracy Byrd will perform at the Erie County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
With its new point-of-sale system now in place, the Niagara County Golf Course pro shop opened this week - and will begin selling season passes, according to Golf Director RP Stringfellow.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The past few years have seen numerous advances in the understanding of how Type 1 diabetes develops and how to manage it, yet the global disease burden remains high, according to a review article published April 5 in The Lancet.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has launched a yearlong "Pledge of Accountability: Engaging Men & Boys Against Gender-Based Violence," a digital Pledge that "encourages men and boys to become better allies, to recognize many of the behaviors that contribute to gender-based violence are associated with negative masculine stereotypes, and to speak up against gender-based violence in their lives."
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's Lodge in Blasdell.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the release of a comprehensive guide with important scam prevention tips for first-time homebuyers. The guide is part two of a five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers navigate housing scams, which are a continuously growing risk for consumers.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers and others who may need to file a personal income tax return that the deadline to file and pay any taxes owed is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Tuesday, April 18.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers about the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning that lasts March 16 through May 14. With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, the risk of fire increased across the state this week. The fire danger map for the 2023 fire season on DEC's website is updated with the latest fire conditions.
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