Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two federal grants awarded to the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Funded by the American Rescue Plan and awarded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grants provide funding to address community needs and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Health Home will now serve as a care management agency under the BestSelf Health Home and Health Homes of Upstate New York (HHUNY).
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! With an estimated 41 million children between ages 5 and 14 trick or treating on Oct. 31, it's a busy night on roads and sidewalks - and the worst night for vandalism. Halloween night is a time when motorists need to be extra vigilant on the roads, pedestrians need to light their paths to ensure they're seen, and partygoers must celebrate responsibly.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:55 pm
Grammy award-winning lyricist Macklemore partners back up with longtime friend and collaborator, Ryan Lewis, for the first time in five years for a reflective and optimistic new single and video "Next Year," which features recording artist Windser. The song is available everywhere now.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:55 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced that, on Monday, Nov. 1, there will be a special City Council meeting for the presentation of the executive budget. It begins at 7 p.m. and be held at Niagara Falls City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:50 pm
This year's breakout Christian singer-songwriter, Anne Wilson, is celebrating the season with her debut holiday multi-track single, "I Still Believe in Christmas," available today. This project features three original songs, including the title track that is featured in a special lyric video debuting today.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:50 pm
Artpark & Company's board of directors announced the election of new officers and directors at the organization's annual meeting held at Park Country Club on Oct. 13.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:10 pm
Matthew West rings in the holidays with his new full-length album, "We Need Christmas," available today. In addition to his new album, West will celebrate the season in December with his "We Need Christmas" tour.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:10 pm
It's been a whirlwind year for CAIN. With breakout back-to-back No. 1 hits "Rise Up (Lazarus)" and "Yes He Can", both of which are featured on CAIN's first full-length album, "Rise Up" (Provident Label Group/Sony Music), the sibling trio is now ready to release its first holiday project.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation S.4661/A.7330 that provides for the transfer of a portion of fines issued for illegally passing a school bus to the comprehensive school bus driver safety training program for the study and promotion of issues involving school bus safety, establishing a school bus motorist education fund. This legislation aims to discourage motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses thus increasing safety to school children.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation that increases penalties against motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy - an act her team said is associated with aggressive driving that harms community health, safety and comfort. This bill amends vehicle and traffic law, increasing fines and penalties and creating stricter regulations on vehicle equipment.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of H.R. 4035, the Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021. The bill provides $3 million annually from 2022 through 2027 for grants through the U.S. Department of Justice to local governments operating veteran treatment courts.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Learning happens everywhere a child goes, but parents, grandparents and caregivers may not always know how to support that learning.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
"Carry," the latest in a string of inspired new singles from Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer, is now available. Described as "A tender song of gratitude acknowledging the depth of God's fatherly love towards his children," the track features acclaimed singer/songwriter JJ Heller.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the winners of the seventh annual $5 million 43North startup competition, including the grand-prizewinner of a $1 million investment, and the seven other companies that each won investments of $500,000.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:25 am
Just in time for the holidays, Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling band Goo Goo Dolls have officially announced they will release a deluxe edition of "It's Christmas All Over" on Nov. 5 via Warner Records.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:10 am
"A Taste of History" visited Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown on Tuesday.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:05 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is moving from the "Big Yellow House" on Ridge Street to the top floor of the Red Brick Municipal Building (above the clerk's office) at 145 N. North St.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:05 am
Veterans from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, were treated to lunch Sunday at the Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 in Lewiston. They were the guests of Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
Town Finance/Budget Officer Jacqueline Agnello submitted Lewiston's 2022 preliminary budget to Supervisor Steve Broderick and board members. She also announced plans to hold a public hearing to review the matter further.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
On Wednesday, City of North Tonawanda officials unveiled a new historical marker downtown on the anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt's birthday.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Commission invites families to partake in the return of its annual Halloween extravaganza. After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the event returns Saturday at Falkner Park on Main Street.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
Great news for seafood lovers! Fish frys have returned to the 3F Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:50 am
New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services agency recently announced it awarded Erie County a grant for $1.2 million under the NYS 2020 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG). The program allows for state support to aid counties and local public safety organizations in enhancing emergency response, improving capability, facilitating improvements in governance structures, and infrastructure development.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:50 am
Niagara Falls' newest mural in Hyde Park captures the spirit of dance and was recently finished by Jonathan Rogers, a local artist with a storied career.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:35 am
In the early stages of kidney disease, a specialized type of kidney cell called the podocyte undergoes damaging changes in both its structure and function. Those changes are key indicators of the ultimately devastating damage that end-stage renal disease can cause, but these specialized cells are difficult to detect.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the completion of a $14 million resiliency project awarded to the Town of Newfane through the State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:20 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting with new member Barker Outdoors. Board members, elected leaders, business owners, friends and family celebrated alongside owner Jeffrey Barker and his family.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved the Protecting America's First Responders Act (S.1511), enhancing the benefits provided to the families of police and firefighters permanently disabled or killed on the job.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the fall leaf pick-up will occur in the City of Niagara Falls from the week of Nov. 1 through the week of Dec. 13 as follows:
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Arts Services Inc. and the Buffalo Jewish Federation have announced the inaugural recipients of the "Made in Buffalo - Cheryl Stern Performing Artist Fund," named for Buffalo native Cheryl Stern. Erie County residents Melissa Kate Miller, Gaitrie Subryan, Anthony Alterio and Jeanne Vuich were chosen by the selection committee to receive funding toward their current artistic projects.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 1-5.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
On Oct. 27, The Niagara County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara County Probation, took part in the 18th annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 03:10 pm
To help neighbors in need have enough to eat this holiday season, "97 Rock," Kaleida Health, WKBW 7 Eyewitness News and FeedMore WNY will host the 16th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger" food and fund drive.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
The Niagara Arts Guild, a 73-year-old organization comprised of practicing artists, announces its fall show and sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 30, at the History Center of Niagara, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. A reception with refreshments runs from 2-4 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it is also a busy night for many emergency physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers suggestions to help make sure Halloween scares don't include a trip to the emergency department this year.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween; however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:50 pm
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram will celebrate the release of his new Alligator Records album, "662," with a live performance at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls on Friday, Nov. 5.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced 23 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
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