Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:45 pm
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier will host "Coffee and Conversation" at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 32 Cottage St., Lockport. This roundtable discussion will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the wraparound domestic violence services available throughout Niagara County, with a focus on law enforcement.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $249,369 awarded to the University at Buffalo. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and awarded through the Collaborative Research grant program, the grant funding will lay the foundation for a print manuscript and a corresponding website on the Cataract House, historically located in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
On Oct. 13, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus' health and well-being division will present its second annual "Food as Medicine Symposium," bringing together a range of national and local pioneers in the field to discuss research and policy in the "Food as Medicine" space.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced it is accepting applications for the 2023 Kenny Awards, which will be held at Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Legendary Canadian band Blue Rodeo will send fans head over heels Dec. 10 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Kevin O'Connor used to walk five miles from his apartment complex in Lockport to get to the nearest grocery store. But for the last two years, he's had access to food from a more convenient location: the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Niagara County's Veggie Van mobile market.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities will hold a special DisAbility Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville. Those interested should use the main entrance by Duff's. No appointment is required.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Duran Duran has confirmed details of a brand-new, 75-minute docu-concert titled "A Hollywood High." The film captures the band performing live on a rooftop in Los Angeles, alongside exclusive interviews and archival footage that tells the story of a long-time love affair with the city. The film will be released Nov. 3.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York (RMHC of WNY) announced the hiring of Krystina Burow as the new director of development. Burow brings to the organization more than 13 years of experience as a nonprofit executive in multiple facets of development, such as building relationships, strategic planning and fundraising events.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:55 pm
In celebration of the season finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Video are launching a new companion podcast, "The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast," hosted by actress and Tolkien super-fan Felicia Day.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:50 pm
On Friday, Prime Video released "The Wheel of Time" season one recap and season two sneak-peek reel during the "Prime Video Presents: The Wheel of Time & The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" panel presentation at New York Comic Con. The panel also treated fans to exclusive first-looks at Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon and Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand, along with a special welcome video from series star Rosamund Pike.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:50 pm
On Friday, Amazon Studios released "Where the Shadows Lie," a new song performed by Grammy Award-winning artist Fiona Apple from "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season One: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack)." Available only on Amazon Music, the song was written by series composer Bear McCreary and appears in the season finale of the acclaimed new series on Prime Video.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:45 pm
On Saturday, Prime Video revealed the official trailer for the upcoming sci-fi drama series "The Peripheral," starring Chloë Grace Moretz.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:55 pm
Carolyn Moore was named manager of public relations and community affairs at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:55 pm
Legendary rock group The Guess Who will bring "Clap For the Wolfman," "No Sugar Tonight," "These Eyes" and more to the historic Riviera Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:05 pm
Western New Yorker and North Tonawanda resident Hollywood Mark was named a local Mullet Champ at the Buffalo Wing Festival held at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 3. The local competition put Mark in the running for the title of Best Mullet in the USA - against 24 other contestants from around the United States.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:00 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center is celebrating its 20th season of breakfast forums with the following events:
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Oct. 21, Grammy-nominated artist Crowder will release his Christmas album, "MILK & COOKIES: A Merry Crowder Christmas" (via sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG).
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Grammy-winning collective Israel & New Breed unveiled their new live project, "Worship Anywhere," via District 11 Entertainment. The 14-track album was recorded live at Camp New Breed in Nassau. It features collaborations with Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Joe L. Barnes, DOE and Nate Diaz - all led by Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer Israel Houghton.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Grammy, Billboard Music, Stellar and Dove award-winning musician and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard unveiled "Hymns" via Motown Gospel.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:55 pm
Ken Slaugenhoupt, right, president of the Historical Association of Lewiston, presents Elijah Smith, a member of the Deer Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, the annual HAL scholarship commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day, on Monday, Oct. 10.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:45 pm
Tom Welling ("Professionals," "Smallville") has joined the cast of The CW's new drama series "The Winchesters," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 11 (8 p.m. ET). The news was announced Sunday by producers and cast at New York Comic Con, with Welling making a surprise appearance.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:45 pm
The Mason FOREVER Foundation awards scholarships honor of Mason Sawyer Monteleone. He was interdisciplinary health science major student at the University of Florida in Tallahassee when he tragically died in a car accident at the age of 21. Monteleone was interested in becoming a physician assistant or an orthopedic surgeon. He graduated from Canisius High School in Buffalo and attended middle school at Lewiston-Porter.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:40 pm
Canisius College will celebrate the formal installation of Steve K. Stoute as its 25th president during an inauguration ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Koessler Athletic Center, located at the corner of Main Street and Delavan Avenue. A reception will immediately follow. Both the inauguration and reception are open to the public.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:40 pm
The American Red Cross now invites those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland or France, and have never tried to give blood due to concerns over variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) - related to mad cow disease - to give blood and help save lives.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host an on-the-spot hiring event for registered nurses from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd. Representatives from various departments of the medical center, including intensive care, behavioral health, emergency services, surgery and cardiology, will be on hand to provide information, accept applications, and conduct open interviews.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:40 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled "Building the Replica of Dewitt Clinton's Canal Boat for the Erie Canal Bicentennial." John Montague will present at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:40 pm
Totally Buffalo and Sweet Buffalo have teamed up again for the second annual "Totally Sweet Buffalo Fall-i-day" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the historic Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:00 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary will present the annual "Car Corral and Auto Parts Swap Meet" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Frontier Firehall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. Admission is $5. Children under age 12 are admitted free.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 07:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will feature a brand-new exhibit in the "Gardens After Dark" series called "Creatures After Dark."
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 07:00 am
Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 9-15, and AAA Insurance has tips to keep homeowners safe.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 07:00 am
Linda Lee, vice president of the board of trustees of Cold Spring Cemetery, will present a program at the Lockport Palace Theater at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 07:00 am
Special Olympics New York will once again take on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for the local athletes of Special Olympics New York. The two-day "Buffalo Polar Plunge," presented by Towne Automotive Group, is designed to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will honor the following at the 55th annual Grand Island Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner, set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls, 401 Buffalo Ave. Organizers said, "The Chamber's Citizen of the Year Awards are presented annually to businesses and individuals whose contributions have truly made Grand Island a better place to live, work and play. We're excited to announce this year's recipients below. Please join us in celebrating their hard work, dedication and passion!"
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board has set a public hearing to discuss the tax cap for 8 p.m. Oct. 17 in Grand Island Town Hall. In addition, the Town Board has scheduled two workshop meetings to be held to discuss the 2023 town budget. These meetings will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and 11:15 a.m. Oct. 19.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Fire Co. was established with 53 founding members in 1938. But it wouldn't have the paramedic unit, for which it is now renowned, until 1979.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
St. Stephen hosted a pet blessing event last Saturday, paying special attention to residents' furry friends.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
The National Academy of Finance (NAF) at Grand Island High School was proud to have a guest speaker this past week. Town Council member Pete Marston came to talk to the career and financial management students about how he became interested in government and service to the community.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2022 07:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey, Assistant Principal Jon Lattanzio, and Dean of Students Clare Battle of Grand Island High School announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for September.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2022 06:15 pm
Today, dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling released her new Christmas album, "Snow Waltz," via Concord Records (out on vinyl Nov. 18).
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