Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:35 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:30 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt was joined Thursday by members of the New York State Assembly, local government officials and members of law enforcement to call for more security along the northern border - and revisit state policies he said "have enacted that entice illegal aliens to flock to the state."
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors back to celebrate the most romantic month of the year for the popular "Love Week," happening Feb. 9-18 both during the day and in the evenings.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:00 pm
"Only God Was Above Us," the fifth studio album - and first in five years - from Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio and Chris Tomson, is due out April 5 from Columbia Records.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been named the 2023 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, Pepsi and the NFL announced today. Stroud was recognized online at nfl.com/rookies and accepted his award via video.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award for Achievement in Casting, beginning with the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning StowTown recording artist The Erwins return March 8 with "Life Story," the sibling group's first full-length release in nearly three years. Produced by Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Stephen Schwartz, Jason Crabb), the album is a celebration of abundant life, featuring nine tracks brimming with joy and rooted in hope.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
Updates on progress being made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District on the eight Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program projects in the region are highlighted in USACE's recently released annual report.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York state's consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers establishes standards to help protect the public from dishonest tax preparers.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present its 4th annual Black Caregivers Conference from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. People also can participate via Zoom.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
On Presidents Day weekend, Old Fort Niagara takes visitors back to the days of the American Revolution when the historic site presents a special event titled "The Winter Warriors."
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding customers of available resources to help manage their energy bills. The companies build and maintain a safe, reliable system to deliver electricity or natural gas to your home or business.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced applications are being accepted for New York state's fifth annual Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:20 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released for public comment new proposed eligibility guidelines to improve, expand, and assess the state's forestry efforts on public and private lands under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 11:35 am
Consultant teams representing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the New York Power Authority; New York State Department of Transportation; and various local stakeholder groups provided insight Tuesday on the future of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in a well-attended public information session at DeVeaux Woods State Park.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:00 am
Paul R. "Bops" Beatty Sr., age 86, longtime resident of Youngstown and Lewiston, passed peacefully at Niagara Hospice on Feb. 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:00 am
Robert Koziol, of Niagara Falls, died Jan. 28, 2024.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 09:15 pm
Great American Media on Tuesday announced it signed Emmy Award-winning host and actor Mario Lopez to a multipicture, multiyear deal to star in content across the company's vast media portfolio, which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6% increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:35 pm
A charismatic, flamboyant, provocative musician, Rick James dominated the airwaves with his infectious song "Super Freak." His fusion of funk, groove and rock made the unruly pioneer the trendsetter of the '80s.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
To celebrate Black History Month, the Niagara Falls Public Library's local history department has invited Michael Boston, professor of African & African-American studies at SUNY Brockport, to give a talk about his 2021 book, "Blacks in Niagara Falls."
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Gov. Hochul announced "major advancements" in two New York educational initiatives designed to strengthen the state's teaching workforce.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, in partnership with the Town of Niagara, is donating $50,000 to various charitable groups and organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Kelsea Ballerini leads with her heart, and it has served her well since her launch with Black River in 2013. She made country music history with the success of her first three consecutive chart-topping hit singles. It's that mutual trust in herself and her team that has led the four-time Grammy-nominated and multiple CMA Award-winning artist to continue with Gordon Kerr and Black River as she heads into the next chapter of her career.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 08:50 am
"NFL Honors" presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, is the two-hour primetime awards special that recognizes the NFL's best players, performances and plays from the 2023 season.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 08:50 am
Gov. Hochul has recognized February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in New York. Coinciding with the proclamation, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) launched a healthy relationship quiz aimed to help individuals spot the difference between green flags and red flags, and the "green flags" social media campaign.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 08:50 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello announced the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships: two academic and two athletic.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 05:10 pm
Let there be no doubt: "Tournament of Champions" is the wildest, toughest and most prestigious culinary competition on television.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities before graduation.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:55 pm
In partnership with New York State Assemblyman Pat Burke, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is opening for free admission from 5-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through 2024.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:40 pm
Just over three years ago, Buffalo Studios announced plans for an $80 million project to bring a major film studio to the Queen City.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on Feb. 11. Her team said, "This new law will amend and clarify New York's existing credit card surcharge law."
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Longtime Western New York congressman Brian Higgins kicked off his first week as president and CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center by laying out his plans and vision to build on the institution's success. The leadership role includes oversight of Shea's Performing Arts Center, a theater campus that includes Shea's Buffalo Theatre; Shea's 710 Theatre; and Shea's Smith Theatre.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Babyface is a 12-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:50 am
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following statement on Tuesday, following the news of Toby Keith's passing.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:50 am
Get ready to be captivated by a powerhouse lineup, featuring acclaimed artists such as Lonestar, Straight No Chaser and the mesmerizing Matt Fraser. And that's not all - prepare yourself for an unforgettable night as the legendary hip hop group TLC graces our stage.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the expansion and renovation of its behavioral health emergency room, what officials called "a pivotal step forward in enhancing mental health services for the residents in the Niagara Region and beyond."
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:10 am
Lewiston-Porter High school announced the opening of "Chicago - Teen Edition!"
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:00 am
Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal will be the site of a mini-retreat from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27. This event will include a themed dinner, prayers and reflection, with group discussions facilitated by Dr. Nancy P. Askins, executive director of the retreat center.
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