Sat, Dec 22nd 2018 07:00 am
For the third year, Veronica Connor Middle School social studies teacher Dawn Hayes and her students have sold poppies in the fall. This year's sale took place prior to the second annual Veterans Parade.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 04:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins announced $777,943 in federal funding for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). The grant was awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Planning Program, which is designed to support the comprehensive planning associated with new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 04:30 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, again called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to "stop diverting fees collected for 911 services."
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 04:30 pm
The holiday season is officially underway, and New Yorkers are decorating trees, lighting candles, stringing lights and getting into the spirit of things. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges everyone to exercise caution and keep fire safety in mind when decorating for the holidays. When holiday lights and other decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and even death.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio has scheduled his "Coffee with Chris" events for the first five months of 2019. These events will be held at 9 a.m. on the first Saturdays of each month. The January and March events will be at Knack's Parkview Cafe, while the February, April and May events will be at Power City Eatery.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met and authorized the corporation to formally enter into a development agreement with Brine Wells Development LLC or its wholly owned affiliate to start the Hotel Niagara restoration project.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins D-NY-26, announced bipartisan adoption by the House of Representatives of the "First Step Act" (S. 756). The bill provides a comprehensive package of reforms to federal sentencing guidelines and the federal prison system.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but many serious household accidents occur in December. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, holiday decoration-related accidents sent nearly 13,000 people to emergency rooms last year.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced it would not charge tolls in celebration of the Christmas holiday.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The New York Power Authority is implementing a wide‑reaching, multiyear transmission life extension and modernization (TLEM) program to replace and refurbish transmission assets at sites across the state. The $726 million program, which encompasses the switchyards, substations, transmission line structures and hardware, submarine cables and rights of way that comprise NYPA's transmission system, began in 2012 and is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 07:00 am
If you're traveling for the holidays this year, you're in good company! Expect to see more travelers than ever on the roads and in the air this holiday season. Nationally, AAA's projection of 112.5 million year-end holiday travelers will set a new record. The number of people taking vacations and also visiting families and friends this season will cap off a busy year for travel. With Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Tuesdays, higher-than-normal travel volume is likely the weekend before. Travelers will notice busy roads and airports throughout the holidays.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 04:05 pm
In an effort to help the less-fortunate - and playing off an idea often debated in news outlets - First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara "built a wall." This structure, however, wasn't meant to keep anyone out, but rather to be a source of comfort for people helped by Community Missions.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 01:00 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston celebrated the 14th Tour of Homes event Dec. 1-2. The weekend was full of festive cheer, and attendees were given the chance to tour five beautifully decorated homes.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:55 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is launching a new initiative that aims to reduce deaths and injuries as a result of cellphone use by drivers.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:40 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment welcomed Eat Rite Foods to a multifaceted partnership. Eat Rite is now the official meal prep partner of the Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Beauts, and will also begin a strong presence with the Bandits and IMPACT Sports at Harborcenter.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the passage of S.2076, the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 361-3.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Dr. Doug Tewksbury, associate professor of communication studies at Niagara University, recently published an article in the Canadian Journal of Communication, an independent journal that is produced quarterly to advance the development of communication and journalism education in Canada.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Chevel Shepherd, a 16-year-old female country artist from Farmington, New Mexico, was crowned champion of "The Voice." The popular young singer from Team Kelly earned coach Kelly Clarkson her second consecutive "Voice" win on the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Beginning with admission for the fall 2019 semester, the University at Buffalo School of Law will accept Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores in place of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as part of the application process.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
The New York State Canal Corp. announced it has made $1 million in grants throughout the state for projects that raise awareness about the Canal System's rich heritage as well as initiatives to enhance canal trails on land and water.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will be closed to the public Friday, Dec. 21, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the Niagara University holiday recess. The museum will be reopen at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
As part of round VIII of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) was awarded $66 million for 118 projects that build on the region's assets and invest in the future.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
NBC Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger, who will join the network's motorsports coverage beginning in January.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:20 pm
A national ranking of top fairs and exhibitions has named the Erie County Fair the largest county fair east of the Rocky Mountains, the fourth-largest county fair in the U.S., and 13th-largest fair overall in North America in 2018. The ranking of fairs, based on attendance, is published annually by CarnivalWarehouse.com. The "Top 50 Fair" list includes all county and state fairs, exhibitions and rodeo shows in the U.S. and Canada.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is nominated in USA Today's 2018 10 Best Readers' Choice travel awards.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
Billboard's "Artist to Watch" 2018, Jessie Chris, was in Western New York this week to share her anti-bullying message with students at schools across the region. On Tuesday, she went to Emmet Middle School in Lockport, along with the Kurzdorfer family, which started Devin's Message Foundation.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski noted that, historically, the day after Christmas is especially busy, as staff accommodates permitholders who have most recently received new handguns.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
Robert Morreale has been appointed chief financial and innovation officer at Niagara University.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced forward Patrik Berglund was placed on unconditional wavers with the intent to terminate his contract.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 07:00 am
Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board honored several local leaders and volunteers for accomplishments in the town during 2018.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 07:00 am
For months now, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board has discussed switching the town's light standards to LED.
The effort, which has been spearheaded by Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan and Councilman Curt Doktor took a step in a positive direction Monday night.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 09:40 pm
A remembrance ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, on the 205th anniversary of the Tuscarora Nation's brave actions to save Lewiston lives in an 1813 British attack.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
Recently, Benjamin Majewski, a freshman at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, reached the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of six health care facilities in New York state, recently announced that Thomas P. Dobiesz celebrated his five-year employment anniversary with the company.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
Recently, the Wheatfield Lions Club assisted the Pendleton Lions to make sure a local disabled man could spend the holidays inside his home.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:40 pm
Last week, Sen. Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) joined the Olcott Fire Co. to celebrate the purchasing of new rescue equipment, which was made possible by $15,000 in public protection funds secured earlier this year by the senator.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
The Wheatfield Lions Club will distribute Christmas gift cards to Wheatfield families who are possibly in need of a little extra during this holiday season.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
Coming Jan. 18, Niagara-Wheatfield High School will welcome back all honorees of its Falcons Athletic Hall of Fame for its Bring Back the 100 event.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
Brendon Lauer, a 10th-grade student from Starpoint, has attained the rank of fourth-degree black belt in tae kwon-do at Jong Park Institute on Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, after passing his testing on Saturday, Dec. 15.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:25 pm
Over $2,000 worth of cash donations were received by the end of the day Sunday and volunteers were able to put together over 100 boxes by Tuesday afternoon.
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