Thu, Nov 11th 2021 09:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging hunters to visit the Region 9 deer and bear check station on Route 16 in Holland during the opening weekend of the regular big game season.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2021 09:25 pm
From a star performance with Vanessa Williams, to the family-friendly film classic "Elf" with live orchestra, to perennial favorites "Classical Christmas" with maestro JoAnn Falletta and Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell's "Jazzy Holiday Pops," Kleinhans will offer musical memory-making for the entire family this holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2021 09:15 am
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 03:30 pm
Just in time for health care professionals as they prepare to help their patients conquer New Year's resolutions, the New York State Smokers' Quitline will host two upcoming webinars on best practices for treating tobacco dependence. Registration for both events is free and available at the Quitline's online news room, nysmokefree.com/newsroom.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 03:25 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will host the sixth "Dentistry Smiles on Veterans," an annual program that welcomes local veterans to receive a day of free dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, restorations and denture repairs.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 03:25 pm
Erie County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been documented and memorialized in a new report compiled by Callie McQuilkin, a senior at Cornell University participating in Cornell's Democracy Summer Fellowship Program.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced Rural Sourcing Inc. - a leader in onshore digital engineering - will establish a software development center in downtown Buffalo, creating 150 new positions.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 03:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant awarded to Trocaire College totaling $2,128,217 over five years; this year, the college will receive $444,966 in federal funding. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through the Strengthening Institutions Program, the grant will support initiatives for student retention and increasing graduation rates among minorities.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health on Wednesday issued the following weekly update on positive COVID-19 cases from Nov. 4-10.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:25 pm
When it comes to the best in gaming excitement, it's tough to beat what you find at the three Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties. So says Strictly Slots magazine, which recently presented its annual "Best of Slots" awards to the Western New York sites.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:10 pm
Legislator Mike Hill announced Niagara County has won a 2021 Diamond Award in the environmental category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC) for the Niagara County Landfill No. 1 improvement project. Hill and Environmental Coordinator Dawn Timm made a presentation on the award at Tuesdays night's meeting of the County Legislature.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:10 pm
At a recent convening in Troy, the Arts New York State board of directors voted for ASI Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick to assume the role of vice president. Swan-Kilpatrick has served on the board of Arts NYS since 2019. Her duties as vice president are effective as of October.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:05 pm
Sam's Club is ready to "bring the merry" this year, and it's cranking up the holiday cheer with a Merry-Ville holiday tour stop. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at 1580 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 12:05 pm
The University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences has received a $175,000 planning grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of a Haudenosaunee Archive and Resource Collection, bringing a long-imagined project a step closer to reality.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 11:50 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced its open house weekend and toy drive collection kickoff is set for Nov. 19-20.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 11:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins recently honored Vietnam veteran Capt. Jack Walter in a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for his distinguished service in U.S. Army. He presented Walter with a Vietnam veteran lapel pin ahead of Veterans Day.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 11:45 am
There are less than 1,000 spots left for the 126th annual "YMCA Turkey Trot." Race capacity is limited, so organizers are urging people to sign up now to ensure their place in the oldest consecutively run footrace in North America. The $42 entry fee includes all processing fees plus a commemorative T-shirt.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2021 08:25 am
It's inaccurate - but not uncommon - to use hyperbole and say someone is impossibly good at something. In Yngwie Malmsteen's case, the expression is true. Over the past half-century, he has become a rock virtuoso by mastering a style he created in which violin techniques are applied to guitar and blasted out on 60-db Marshall stacks.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 09:05 pm
Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, Nov. 12, The Walt Disney Company recently announced new companywide promotions and additional content to kick off the celebration of the Disney+ global community.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:55 pm
On Nov. 1, Disney+ debuted an action-packed trailer and brand-new key art for "The Book of Boba Fett," a new series from Lucasfilm, launching exclusively on the streaming service on Dec. 29.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:50 pm
Another "Stranger Things Day" is in the books! On Friday, fans all over the world helped Netflix celebrate the day that started it all - when Will Byers went missing and turned the world upside down — with season 4 teases and exclusive content on our social channels, live fan experiences, and limited-edition merchandise around the world.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:10 pm
Team captain of two Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. Women's gymnastics teams and positive body image advocate Aly Raisman will speak at the University at Buffalo at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, as part of UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and District Attorney John Flynn announced a federal grant totaling $1 million awarded to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
To clarify the correspondence the Erie County Department of Health sent to the Williamsville Central School District last week, and address the subsequent reactions from school superintendents and parents, ECDOH does not intend to take enforcement measures against schools that are providing students with mask breaks during the school day.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:05 pm
On Tuesday, during a COVID-19 briefing at the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center in Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new efforts to support vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds, including the launch of a new vaccine incentive program - "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" - for young New Yorkers.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 08:00 pm
The New York Power Authority invites visitors to rediscover its Power Vista Visitors Center in Lewiston, following an infusion of $500,000 worth of upgrades, including the addition of two new games to add to its roster of multimedia experiences designed to make learning about clean energy fun for all ages.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:20 pm
The 2021 Veterans Day ceremony at Niagara County Community College will return to its prepandemic format. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at NCCC's Veterans Memorial Park, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
Western Region Off Track Betting and Batavia Downs Gaming announced a celebrity bartending night raised $5,200 in support of Connor O'Neil and his family in their battle against cancer.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County has begun its annual poinsettia and wreath holiday fundraiser. Proceeds from the sales will go toward programming and services for those living with a mental health diagnosis in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists to expect lane closures on U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) at State Route 425 (Erie Avenue and Shawnee Road) in the City of North Tonawanda, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. The closures are necessary to facilitate railroad crossing repair work by CSX and are expected to last one day, weather permitting.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:00 pm
Veterans Day is recognized on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. AAA Western and Central New York honors those who have dedicated their service for the United States. In an effort to say "thank you" to current military personnel and veterans, AAA is offering a discount on their memberships.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 04:00 pm
The Hawk Pride Players at Cardinal O'Hara High School are once again experiencing an opportunity to join live theater, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of construction on a $13 million outdoor entertainment pavilion on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. The project, her team said, will renovate the long-abandoned Terminal B warehouse into an events center that utilizes existing parking and reclaims seven acres of contaminated property to open additional public access with scenic new lake views.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:55 pm
In response to the ongoing housing crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic, New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the expansion of rules to protect vulnerable tenants from eviction.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced their legislation (S.6511/A.7021) to amend library funding eligibility requirements has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the completion of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Buffalo headquarters in the Nash Lofts, a newly renovated building located in Buffalo's Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. The office space is being provided rent-free by the developer, along with free parking for visitors to the corridor.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 03:40 pm
Social media advertising is an effective way for small businesses to get the word out about their products. Unfortunately, the same goes for scams. BBB Scam Tracker has received thousands of complaints about misleading Facebook and Instagram ads. In fact, the 2020 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that online purchase scams were the most common cons reported to Scam Tracker and the category with the most victims, and online purchase scams have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 9th 2021 01:05 pm
Last Thursday morning, 23-year-old Ben Bailey of Lewiston hauled in a 30-to-35-pound king salmon Chinook along the shoreline rocks. He used a lime yellow and reflective silver Little Cleo spoon.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
Metropolitan Entertainment announced Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will perform at UB Center for the Arts in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022.
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Mon, Nov 8th 2021 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation into law that will build on federal action to combat robocalls.
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