Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:20 pm
The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Niagara County Community College recently announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs awarded continuing accreditation for 10 years to the Surgical Technology program, with an approved satellite campus at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:20 pm
Students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently got a very hands-on lesson about the respiratory system.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Students in Lisa Cook's VIP Food Service Program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently helped in an effort to make the holidays brighter for our troops.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Town of Niagara residents can expect a slight increase in their water and sewer rates come 2019.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
Last year, Jordan Fox, a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, went above and beyond to set up a fundraiser and hockey game in the memory of Joey Brochey. Fox recently announced the game will make a return for year two from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hockey Outlet, 3385 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
This week, the Town of Niagara Police Department has handed out different looking traffic tickets - in fact, those tickets have the looks of $10 Wegmans gift cards.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
On Tuesday, at the Town of Niagara Town Board meeting, residential and one business winner of the 2018 holiday decorating contest throughout the town were honored and awarded their respective prizes.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
In anticipation of the long-awaited "Aquaman" release, Regal announces an exclusive giveaway of the collectible "Unmasked" Black Manta Funko Pop figure. These will be available to Regal Crown Club members who purchase three or more tickets to a standard 2-D screening of "Aquaman" at all participating theaters starting Thursday, Dec. 20, while supplies last.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the decision of Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick (4th District) to join the legislature's Democratic caucus:
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Chef and food truck aficionado Brad Miller takes viewers on a journey to find the latest and greatest food trucks in the new series "Food Truck Nation," premiering Tuesday, Jan. 22 (9 p.m. ET), on Cooking Channel.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Travis Scott has announced a second leg of his "ASTROWORLD: WISH YOU WERE HERE" tour. It will make a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
As anticipation rises for Switchfoot's forthcoming album, "Native Tongue," the Grammy Award-winning rock band releases the third instant grat track, "All I Need," to fans who pre-order the album.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery on Tuesday renewed its appeal to "gift responsibly" this holiday season; advising last-minute holiday shoppers to avoid gifting lottery tickets to those under the legal purchase age. The reminder marks the fifth year the lottery has joined with the National Council on Problem Gambling and other lotteries nationwide to promote industry efforts to curb underage gaming and encourage responsible play.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Joe E. Sahlen, president of Sahlen Packing Co., on Tuesday announced the company will sponsor construction of a custom motorcycle by renown designers Orange County Choppers to help raise money for a permanent veterans memorial in East Aurora's Knox Farm State Park.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 03:50 pm
New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together "Charter") for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP) in U.S. history.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a $600 million revolving credit facility that will support NYPA's issuance of commercial paper notes to support its established energy-efficiency programs for customers.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development department released its draft 2019 action plan on Monday for public review and comment.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
Local elected officials and leadership from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing to mark the expansion of the Mount St. Mary's Clearview treatment.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 03:10 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. and his staff supported WNY Heroes' Adopt-A-Hero Family program to make Christmas a little brighter for one local family of six. Meeting with WNY Heroes President/CEO Chris Kreiger, an Iraq War veteran, Mychajliw personally delivered donations and learned more about the agency's year-round efforts.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant recently stopped by the famed concert series NPR's "Tiny Desk" to share a collection of holiday music, including "To Be Together," "Tennessee Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Of her "fabulous four-decade career," NPR Music noted, "you not only hear an artist progress - from '80s synth-pop to lush string arrangements to a contemporary Nashville sound - but as a person, as her own feelings and faith surrounding the season evolve with a mixture of melancholy and cheer."
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Only five evenings remain to experience the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the festival will feature an expanded schedule. Gates will be open from 5-9 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23), with the buildings and grounds staying open until 10 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:45 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, and Mercado Development have announced plans to develop a "chef inspired" food hall at the Fashion Outlets. The food hall, named Mercado Place, is expected to open in the spring of 2019.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:05 pm
The Mad Hatter Tea House recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting alongside members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.37, down 5 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.43. The New York state average is $2.70 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.63.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has been recognized by Travel Impressions (www.travelimpressions.com), one of the country's largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide, as a "Best of the Best" travel agency. The honor is bestowed on a limited number of agencies and consortia partners whose knowledge and expertise planning and executing memorable vacation experiences on behalf of clients has contributed to their status as a top performer for Travel Impressions.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:45 am
The Lewiston Garden Club held is annual Christmas luncheon at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Dec. 11.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:45 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its Neighborhood Health Center conducted its fifth annual "Christmas Shoppe" on Saturday, and provided assistance to more than 110 families and 285 children. The initiative is coordinated by Sr. Nora Sweeney, D.C., community social worker at the Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
Over the weekend, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team recalled defenseman Matt Hunwick from his conditioning loan with the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced Golden Globe winner and four-time nominee Jeff Bridges will be honored with the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. The acclaimed actor, a star of such legendary films as "Crazy Heart," "The Big Lebowski," "True Grit," "Iron Man" and "The Fabulous Baker Boys," will accept the honor at the awards ceremony, hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society has announced a revised gate admission structure. Under the plan, which will go into effect during the 180th Erie County Fair in 2019, full-price, adult gate admission will increase from $10 to $12. The revised admission cost is the first gate increase for the Erie County Fair in a decade.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:15 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Monday released DEC's analysis of air monitoring data for benzene and air samples collected by community residents from the neighborhood around the former Tonawanda Coke Corp.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:00 am
New York Speaker of the House Carl Heastie on Monday appointed Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, D-Buffalo, to serve as majority leader of the State Assembly.
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Sun, Dec 16th 2018 01:20 pm
Prior to her sold-out concert at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Saturday night, violinist Lindsey Stirling made a special visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. The award-winning EDM-pop-classic artist toured the facility, took pictures, hung out with Santa, had a giant cookie and learned about the charity, which provides a home for out-of-town guests fighting illness.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 02:00 pm
Cheryl Chamberlain called Thursday her "favorite day of the year."
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The farm-to-table restaurant was screening - get this - "Carmelo's: The Show," a one-part sitcom, one-part cooking show concoction thought up by marketing guru Alessandro Renzi and chef Carmelo Raimondi.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members held a generally light session Monday, with a number of routine matters handled as town officials head toward the holiday break.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
For the fourth year in a row, the Women of Steel from United Steelworkers Local 9464 in Niagara Falls came together to collect toiletries, more than 200 pillows, and other items for the people served by Passage House.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual year-end member's breakfast on Wednesday at The Brickyard Brewing Company.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 was host to top officials of Moose International during a visit to the Village of Lewiston last week.
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