Sat, Oct 20th 2018 07:00 am
People Inc. Senior Services provide many benefits for older adults, as well as their caregivers. Two of the programs that may be beneficial for families are People Inc.'s Senior Companion and Senior Outreach Programs:
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Sat, Oct 20th 2018 06:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will officially open the West River Shoreline Trail at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the overlook south of Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Oct 20th 2018 06:55 am
A second community forum on a possible $25 million capital project was as lightly attended as the first, drawing only a handful of residents.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 08:10 pm
In anticipation of the band's hometown shows this weekend, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls announced the opening of a Goo Goo Dolls pop-up shop located at Oxford Pennant at 731 Main St., Buffalo. The store will sell exclusive Goo Goo Dolls Merch not available at the shows now through Sunday. The band will also do an in-store signing from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, signing any item purchased at the store.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:45 pm
Julie Anne (Roth) Neville, age 40, of Grand Island, passed away Oct. 16, 2018.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor a prominent Western New York physician and family for their service to the hospital and the community at the 2019 Premier, Memorial's annual black time gala. The event will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:15 pm
The New York State Department of Health has awarded a $59,893 workforce development grant to Niagara Falls Memorial Center to support its nursing education partnership with Niagara University.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:15 pm
"Lockport Blue," a communitywide effort to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of police enforcement throughout Niagara County, returns a little early this year. A salute to local enforcement will take place at halftime (approximately 3 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Lockport High School football game at Max Lederer Field behind Emmet Belknap Middle School.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Educational leaders from the Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine in Guangxi, China, recently visited Niagara Falls and were hosted by Niagara University. During their visit, they met with administrators at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to learn more about the innovative RN to BSN nursing education partnership recently undertaken by Memorial and NU.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:10 pm
CMA Awards nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have been announced as the first group of performers for The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Underwood. "Country Music's Biggest Night" will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:10 pm
Today, rising alt-pop star Au/Ra has released her debut EP, "X Games," via Columbia Records - listen HERE. The six-track compilation features current single "Emoji" and hit song "Panic Room."
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:55 pm
Latina artist Anna Ly unveiled a brand-new single today, "This Isn't Where it Ends," in partnership with Full Circle Music. Written by Madeline McDonald, Tyson & Meesah Kuteyi and Mia Fieldes, the song, available in both Spanish and English, came to Ly during a time of struggle for the singer.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:55 pm
Grammy Award-winning rock band Switchfoot expands on their trademark epic soundscapes and explores new themes and textures on "Native Tongue," the group's 11th full-length album set for release on Jan. 18, 2019, via Fantasy Records.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:50 pm
Tenth Avenue North takes a bold step in releasing a topical EP that touches on controversial subjects in a move to encourage others to find the courage to speak up about things they have been afraid to say. The EP, "The Things We've Been Afraid To Say," is available at all digital outlets today.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:50 pm
Today is the day Black River Christian artist and songwriter Hannah Kerr releases her new Christmas LP, "Christmas Eve In Bethlehem." Produced by Mark Miller, "Christmas Eve In Bethlehem" features holiday favorites along with two original songs co-written by Kerr: "Emmanuel," which she wrote with Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips, as well as the title track co-written with Jason Earley.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:50 pm
On Friday, the first Public Defenders Career Fair was held at the University at Buffalo's Center for Tomorrow. Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Law, partnering with the Chief Defenders Association of New York (CDANY) and the New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA), this event drew more than 180 law students and employers from throughout New York and beyond.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:50 pm
After what he called "unending attacks and threats of violence and property destruction," Assemblyman David DiPietro on Friday morning called off a planned event at the Roycroft Inn. He was to welcome former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 06:45 pm
The estimated annuity value of the jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions drawing has been increased to $1 billion. This is the largest jackpot in the game's history and the second time a lottery jackpot has reached $1 billion. In 2016, Powerball had a $1.586 billion prize. The cash value of the jackpot is $565.6 million.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 11:45 am
Wednesday night, former Grand Island High School and University at Buffalo wide receiver Alex Neutz spoke with Niagara-Wheatfield student-athletes about his mental health struggles with anxiety, depression and addiction.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2018 07:00 am
Sunshine 2.0, a professional traveling theater troupe based at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, will perform at Niagara University on Friday, Oct. 26.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 05:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is kicking off the public participation and application phase of the for 2019 Niagara Falls community development action plan. The department welcomes local residents to once again be the most important component of this annual planning effort.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 05:25 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday announced the price of electricity this winter is expected to be about the same as last winter on average, while the price of natural gas will move slightly higher. However, based on a normal weather forecast, more moderate weather is expected to counter higher prices and, as a result, customers' bills on average should remain the about the same compared to last year.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 02:10 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday approved National Grid's proposal to implement an electronic deferred-payment agreement program. The upstate electric and gas utility will be allowed to offer electronic deferred-payment agreements to residential electric and gas customers who might be struggling to pay their utility bill.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 02:10 pm
On Thursday morning, Niagara Falls leaders announced events for the second annual Jingle Falls USA in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:50 pm
Buffalo Suzuki Strings will kick-off its 50th anniversary celebration this Saturday, Oct. 20, at its home: 4 Webster St., North Tonawanda. There are a variety of special events planned for BSS families between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with the highlight being special guest, world-renowned concert violinist and teacher Brian Lewis performing a short recital beginning at 10 a.m.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:45 pm
Fresh Fit Foods celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Monday. Co-owners Ramcy and Tyler marked the occasion with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch and Deputy Mayor Claudia Marasco.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:45 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will hold its third annual Living the Values Awards Luncheon at noon Friday, Oct. 26, at Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave. Tickets are $35, and may be reserved at 716-297-0798, ext. 120, or [email protected].
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:25 pm
The Lewiston Kiwanis continued its support of the Steve J. Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital with a donation of $5,000. The funds were raised from the club's annual summer clambake and are raised in honor of the late Washuta, the founder of Modern Corporation and a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
Gotee Records artist Hollyn announced the release of a dual single with accompanying music videos for two brand-new songs: "Everything and More (featuring Aaron Cole)" and "Isaac." The stories behind each of the songs connect, and the videos share a continuous story throughout this dual single music video.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
The Food Bank of WNY's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive year the Food Bank of WNY has earned this top distinction.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
"A Celebration of Opera: Romance, Rage, and Rebellion" hits the stage at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, as part of the larger National Opera Week, which will host more than 50 operas Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. The event at the NACC will be used as part of the effort to raise money to renovate and refurbish the NACC's Grand Theatre.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Canisius College and Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department awarded to the college's Institute for Autism Research and department of psychology. The $379,731 federal grant, from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging, will fund research examining the relationship between aging and autism spectrum disorder in older adults.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mount St. Mary's is hosting a drive-up drop-off site to help get unused and unwanted medications out of people's homes.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
The Historic Palace Theatre will host its "Palace Cash Raffle" event as a grand reopening after being closed for renovation for the past three months. The evening will feature behind-the-scenes tours of the new renovations, cuisine from 80 Main Banquet & Catering, a basket raffle, a Mills Jewelers diamond raffle, and the chance to win $500, $1,000 or $2,500.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Inexperienced teen drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of a deadly crash, especially if they have teen passengers along for the ride. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, when a teen driver has only teen passengers in their vehicle, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increased 51 percent. In contrast, when older passengers (35 or older) ride with a teen driver, overall fatality rates in crashes decreased 8 percent.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Two-time Grammy nominees Disturbed have announced the "Evolution World Tour," an extensive international arena tour that will visit KeyBank Center at 7:30 p.m. March 2, 2019. Disturbed will be supported by special guest Three Days Grace.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
As building renovations are nearing completion, the new Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission is holding an open house from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, to show the "new mission" to friends, supporters, government officials and everyone in the community. Refreshments will be served, and there will be music and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All are invited.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:55 pm
In partnership with DaVita Kidney Care, Elderwood is now able to accept rehab patients who require peritoneal dialysis.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:55 pm
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, the Town of Wheatfield Lions club, along with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a health and wellness fair at the Five Senses Nature Park, 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:50 pm
There will be a Halloween Dance at the Town of Niagara Senior Center inside Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, from 1:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. Music will be provided by Lee Wallace. Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
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