Mon, Mar 9th 2020 06:40 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara will host its 10th annual meeting and awards breakfast on Friday, April 3, at the Niagara Riverside Resort (formerly Four Points Sheraton), 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. The event will celebrate the success of UWGN's 2019 annual campaign, which raised over $1 million to provide vital funding to 29 agencies in Niagara County.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 06:35 pm
Artpark & Company will present King Crimson live at the Mainstage Theater on Wednesday, July 1. The Zappa Band will open the show at 7 p.m. Indoor reserved tickets ($67-$125) will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 13.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 06:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today revised its visitation policy to afford better protection to its patients, staff and visitors in the wake of the worldwide coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 05:25 pm
The statewide roundtable tour educating stakeholders on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's latest plan to counteract climate change and global warming made a stop in Lewiston on Monday.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 09:05 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday released the following statement:
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 07:00 am
A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals only one in 10 drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans - 28% - don't know how they feel about the technology, signaling that consumers are stuck in neutral on the road to accepting self-driving cars. AAA believes consumer sentiment of automated vehicles will be driven by tangible information on key issues and, equally important, quality education and experience.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 07:00 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special DisAbility Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the new Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Southgate Plaza at 1088-B Union Road in West Seneca. Those interested may utilize the Seneca Street entrance located at the backside of the plaza in the former Bon-Ton.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 07:00 am
For those looking to enhance their business skills or strengthen an existing business, the Small Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College will offer an entrepreneur series this spring. The event is presented in collaboration with community partners from the Greater Lockport Development Center, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development, and the Lumber City Development Corp.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The series is scheduled to begin Monday, April 13, at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. It runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:10 pm
During a briefing on the novel coronavirus, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency to help New York more quickly and effectively contain the spread of the virus. The governor also confirmed several new cases.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 10:15 am
Niagara County Community College President Dr. William J. Murabito has issued a statement to employees and students on the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbreak and how the college was taking proactive measures in dealing with situation. His email letter reads as follows:
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 10:00 am
Outbreaks of new diseases like COVID-19 infect the public with more than germs. Confusion and misinformation are just as contagious among the general public.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 10:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Red Brick. Susan Eck will be the guest presented, speaking on aviators from Western New York in World War I.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:50 am
NBC Sports will utilize an all-female crew to broadcast and produce NHL game coverage of the St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, March 8 (7:30 p.m. ET), on NBCSN, coinciding with International Women's Day and marking the first NHL game broadcast and produced solely by women in the U.S.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:50 am
Award-winning singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal has released her brand-new original song "Today and Tomorrow" - listen to it HERE. The twinkling track penned by Grace while filming, is featured in the upcoming Disney+ original movie "Stargirl," a film adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's beloved young adult novel of the same name. The movie premieres on the Disney+ streaming service Friday, March 13. Grace will be making her acting debut, playing the titular role of the same name.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:50 am
"Victoriously declaring the mighty power of God," as a press release said, "We Praise You," from Grammy-nominated, world-renowned worship leaders Bethel Music, is now available. Featuring Dove Award-winning Bethel Music singer/songwriter Brandon Lake, the song was written by Lake along with Bethel Music co-founder Brian Johnson and internationally acclaimed singer/songwriters and worship leaders Matt Redman and Phil Wickham.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:35 am
Hulu on Friday added to its slate of original food originals with unscripted series "Taste The Nation with Padma Lakshmi," which will debut all 10 episodes on Friday, June 19. The series, which is executive produced by Lakshmi along with Part2 Pictures' David Shadrack Smith and Sarina Roma, will be a featured title in Hulu's upcoming food-focused content experience, "Hulu Kitchen."
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:30 am
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been named a first-round grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, receiving a total of $1,743,204 from the foundation to establish or expand three programs focusing on aspects of education and training.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:30 am
The Buffalo Sabres are holding a game-worn jersey auction. The auction began Friday at auctions.NHL.com and continues until 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 09:30 am
Combining the star power of both Hollywood and the canine world, NBC is set to air the fourth annual "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina" on Sunday, April 5 (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET).
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:05 am
Grand Islanders received their official first word on a rumored commercial project for the north end of the Island that is unprecedented in size in town history.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:00 am
The Griffon and its owners are sort of like Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:00 am
Alice T. Duxbury of Grand Island entered into rest March 1, 2020, at the age of 100.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:00 am
The Home Assistance Referral Team's annual "Rock'N with HART" fundraiser will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Lewiston Event Center, 845 Cayuga St. The event includes a basket raffle, a 50/50 split and a batch of celebrity bartenders.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:00 am
Patrons are well versed on Toast & Roast Café's breakfast menu, with the eatery even garnering local write-ups for its popular early-morning offerings. What customers were pleased to discover during the most recent Lenten season was a fresh, Friday fish fry.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 07:00 am
A wheelchair-bound veteran from Lewiston is getting a new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant home, thanks to an organization based in New York City and a generous local community.
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Sat, Mar 7th 2020 06:55 am
As written here before, for its size, residents in the Buffalo-Niagara area really get into St. Patrick's Day celebrations. For 2020, our little metro area ranks an impressive No. 8 nationally among the top 200 cities in the U.S. when it comes to "Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations," according to the latest Wallet Hub findings. Among the rating criteria, Buffalo-Niagara scored a nice No. 10 ranking for St. Patrick's Day traditions, a No. 29 rank for our weather, and No. 30 for the safety and accessibility of our many celebrations.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 05:30 pm
Americans will "spring forward" and set their clocks ahead one hour beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Losing an hour of sleep and the change in daylight hours means motorists may potentially experience drowsy driving and added distractions behind the wheel.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 04:55 pm
Delilah "Dolly" A. D'Orazio, 73, of Grand Island passed away on March 2, 2020, at her residence under the care of Buffalo Hospice.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 04:50 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is a 30-year-old nonprofit, presiding over an area of some of the most memorable waterways in the world. It's not just Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, rivers Niagara and Buffalo. It also encompasses the groundwater, the creeks, the riverbeds and tributaries, all of which are part of the greater Buffalo Niagara watershed.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 04:10 pm
"At this time, Niagara County has four voluntarily quarantined individuals. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of well people, who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. These public health actions are precautionary in nature and follow all CDC guidance. We will continue to provide information as the situation warrants."
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 07:00 am
As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks forward one hour this Sunday (Daylight Saving Time), the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Homeowners with alarms that have sealed, non-removable batteries should test the alarms to see if they are functional.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
"Shark Tank" investor, entrepreneur and FUBU CEO Daymond John will speak at the University at Buffalo on March 11 as part of the university's Distinguished Speakers Series. His talk will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins hosted a meeting in Washington, D.C., aimed at tackling racial health disparities existing in Western New York.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance to New Yorkers highlighting available resources and potential consumer scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
According to Catholic Health, pelvic and uterine health are important issues for women and can often be uncomfortable to talk about. Hundreds of thousands of females across the U.S. suffer from conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and endometriosis. While these conditions can vary from woman to woman, they all are treatable.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
Two-thirds of school board members said they need additional support or guidance from state and local health officials in preparing for a possible coronavirus outbreak, according to a poll by the New York State School Boards Association.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
Own a historic home listed in the National Register of Historic Places? Then you may have the opportunity to earn a historic tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:30 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc., the nonprofit corporation established to provide oversight for the BPO's endowment fund, announced the re-election of John Zak to an additional one-year term as chair, and the election of Aleks Spellman and Holly Hejmowski as new directors for a three-year term. Additionally, Spellman was elected to serve as secretary and Hejmowski was elected as treasurer. Karen Arrison, John Yurtchuk and Michael Wurst will continue to serve on the board.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging announced today it had recently taken delivery of two brand-new wheelchair vans, expanding the office's transportation fleet to 11 vehicles.
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