Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:30 am
The Buffalo History Museum debuted a new exhibit, "To Rescue the Color: Salvaged Renderings of the Rainbow City," which features more than a half-dozen colorized renderings of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded a Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative annual grant of $392,840 for the anticipated contract period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, a full contracted award amount of $1.9 million.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
In preparation for National Stroke Awareness Month in May, Catholic Health is hosting a special Facebook Live "Way to Wellness" event: "Inside the Dish: Food for Thought." The event will run from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and feature Lee Guterman, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of neuroscience services at Catholic Health and endovascular neurosurgeon at the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center; and celebrity chef Darian Bryan.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
Wheatfield Business Association scholarship committee chairman Daniel Maerten announced the WBA has resumed its scholarship program after a two-year hiatus.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
Now in its ninth year, the annual Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K has raised close to $100,000 for the Alzheimer's Association Western New York chapter. The family-friendly 5K race and 1K "fun walk" was launched by Maureen Griffin Tomczak in memory of her father, Buffalo Mayor James "Jimmy" Griffin, who died from a type of dementia in 2008.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
Niagara Pride will host the first WNY LGBTQ+ Youth Vocational Conference for LGBTQ+ youth ages 15 to 25 residing in Western New York.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the historic Broadway Market's year-round and holiday vendors are stocked up and ready for the busiest week of the Easter season.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
A record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic according to the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 04:35 pm
The Niagara Small Business Development Center will host a series of free entrepreneurship classes for veterans and their family members. These courses enhance business skills and strengthen a new or existing business.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 04:35 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Monday reminded New Yorkers the deadline to file a completed personal income tax return and pay any taxes owed is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Monday, April 18.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:55 pm
April is Safe Digging Month. In recognition, National Fuel is reminding homeowners and professional contractors to "Call Before You Dig."
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:45 pm
Catholic Health is hosting a special Facebook Live "Way to Wellness" event on knee pain, "A Joint Effort: How Surgery & Therapy Shape Recovery." The event will take place from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, and feature Dr. John Karpie from Trinity Medical Orthopaedics, Dr. Michael Ostempowski from Excelsior Orthopaedics, and Diane Brennan, senior physical therapist from the Sisters Metabolic Center for Wellness.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:45 pm
Too many of New York school districts' mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Country star Brantley Gilbert will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the box office (450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston) and online at ticketmaster.com.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Alice Cooper has announced his fall 2022 "Detroit Muscle" tour. After wrapping successful and uninterrupted fall 2021, and both winter and spring 2022 runs, and following a U.K./European tour May 23 through July 6, Cooper will be back on the road in September. There is a mix of headline shows and festival appearances on his docket.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:25 pm
Heralding a distinct new chapter in his lauded three-decade career, vocalist Charles Billingsley returns May 13 with "The Shadow of Your Smile." An anthology of nostalgic favorites, the 15-song set also marks Billingsley's Club44 Records debut. Dedicated to the preservation of the Great American Songbook, the boutique label is home to recordings from such renowned entertainers as Linda Lavin, Billy Stritch and Jane Monheit, among others.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:10 pm
Individuals who receive a positive coronavirus test result through Erie County Department of Health's COVID-19 testing services will be offered a prescription for Paxlovid, if they are eligible.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:10 pm
The City of Buffalo Department of Public Works announced Allen Street, between Delaware and Elmwood avenues, is closed to vehicular traffic through mid-summer, as phase II of the $13.4 million "Allen Street Complete" continues.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill, chairman of the Community Safety & Security Committee, presented a proclamation to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Undersheriff Michael Dunn and Director of Emergency Communications Marc Kasprzak, in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated April 10-16.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:10 pm
FeedMore WNY's popular plant sale is back in time for spring planting and Mother's Day gifts. Through Monday, April 25, participants have the option to purchase hanging baskets, potted annuals, and annual flats. Orders can be placed online at www.feedmorewny.org/plant-sale.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 02:00 pm
What better time than National Pet Day (April 11) to announce the schedule of free rabies vaccination clinics in May? The Erie County Department of Health has opened registration for two rabies vaccine clinic sites clinics.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is leading a bipartisan letter signed by the entire New York House of Representatives delegation calling on U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Bryan Newland to participate in a "talking and healing circle" with New York Native American Tribes.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:30 pm
In part one of the two-part event, titled "Simone," Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark (Niecy Nash) when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. "The Rookie" two-part event begins Sunday, April 24 (10:01-11 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:30 pm
On Friday, April 8, the Niagara Falls Police Department executed an eight-hour targeted hot spot enforcement detail with the assistance of numerous local and federal law enforcement partners.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:30 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled "Mechanical Organs - An Evening with the Organ Grinder." Dan Wilke will present this event at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, down 8 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York state average is 4.22, down 7 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Public Library has received a federal grant that will give residents the opportunity to utilize telehealth services.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:10 pm
Area leaders will learn key strategies to attract and retain high-quality workers for their organizations during a free evening of professional development presented by M&T Bank and the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:10 pm
The National Association of Women Business Owners, Buffalo-Niagara chapter, is part of a national network that represents more than 11 million women entrepreneurs across the U.S.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:10 pm
Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored Wegmans as one of this year's 100 Best Companies to Work For. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Wegmans has been on the list every year, and this year ranks No. 3. Earning a spot means that Wegmans is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 01:10 pm
Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is limited.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 11:05 am
The Niagara County Historical Society will present the next installment in its "Other Voices" program at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23. The free program, open to the public, will feature a talk on the history of Lockport's hospital and the changing role of its nurses.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced multiple tax relief investments in the fiscal year 2023 budget. The enacted budget includes tax relief for the middle class, small businesses and homeowners to provide more cash for working families across the state.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 10:55 am
Over the weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced highlights of what her team called an "historic" fiscal year 2023 budget, which "blends record investments into the long-term future of New York along with significant one-time aid to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented fiscal responsibility."
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 09:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced 1,753 firearms have been removed from the state's streets in the two months since she convened the Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns - a 20% increase in the overall number of guns seized due to increased cooperation and communication from the state and regional partnership.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2022 09:15 am
Lewiston resident Lloyd Draper will appear on the PBS hit "Antiques Roadshow" at 8 p.m. Monday, April 25. The program airs locally on WNED.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2022 07:00 am
As of April 4, New York State's budget had not yet been passed. At the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education meeting on that date, Dr. Rubie Harris, assistant superintendent of budget and finance, said, "We're confident that the aid that was allocated in the January funds is what we will receive. We'll be blessed if we receive more than that. We don't expect it to be less."
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Sat, Apr 9th 2022 07:00 am
A shoreline protection program is currently underway in the West River near Buckhorn Island State Park. Dan Dinsmore, field superintendent for LDC Construction, said the Grand Island company, owned by Lyle Dinsmore, is doing the project for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2022 07:00 am
At the age of 11, Jack Dally began sailing at the Niagara Sailing Club on East River Road. It wasn't long before sailing was a big part of his life. He developed his skills by participating in the various sailing programs that the club offered for youth.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the team signed defenseman Owen Power to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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