Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
The Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is now offering free colorectal cancer screening for men and women ages 45 and older. People at average risk for colorectal cancer and who do not have health insurance may qualify.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, in coordination with the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, and public-private partner the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, announced the launch of public surveys to determine the future use of Delaware Park and South Park ring roads.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state's utility regulator has now sent letters to all of New York's major electric and gas utilities requiring them to increase their outreach and education efforts with New Yorkers on the continuing surge in energy supply prices and the impact it will have on utility bills, in light of the national increases to utility bills seen as a result of the rising cost of natural gases.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's 2022 Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament has been set for Monday, Aug. 15, at both the Niagara Falls Country Club and Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course. Memorial welcomes back Michael Cardamone, D.C., left, of Cardamone Chiropractic and David DeMizio of Copier Fax Business Technologies as co-chairs of this year's tournament.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has designated March 5-6 and 12-13 for free snowmobiling by all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers. During these promotional weekends, the requirement to register in New York is waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobiling enthusiasts wishing to explore New York's 10,500 miles of snowmobile trails.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
Tickets are on sale now for "Vino at the Casino," the popular wine tasting event featuring 10 of the Niagara Wine Trail's member wineries, held at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel (8315 Park Road.), on Saturday, March 26. Guests have the option to choose between an afternoon session, from 2-5 p.m., or an evening session, from 6-9 p.m. They must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
In collaboration with the Erie County Bicentennial Committee (EC200), the Buffalo History Museum will hold EC200 coin redemption days March 2 through April 2. The coins feature the EC200 logo on one side and, on the other, Old County Hall, as inspired by artist Lawrence D. McIntyre's pen-and-ink sketch from his Buffalo News Sunday series "Area Landmarks."
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., will offer a traditional St. Patrick's Day takeout dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Drive-thru delivery will be at the back entrance of the church.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:55 pm
"Fossils of New York" will be featured at the Buffalo Geological Society's 52nd annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on March 19-20 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in the Grange, Market and New York State Police buildings in Hamburg. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:45 pm
The Network of Religious Communities - Western New York's most inclusive interfaith organization - the Hindu Cultural Society of WNY, and Journey's End Refugee Services are sponsoring "An Evening of Jazz for the Afghan Refugees." This event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Hindu Cultural Society Building, 1585 N. French Road, Getzville.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:20 pm
On Monday, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced a 17-year-old male from Buffalo was arraigned before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case, a designated Youth Part judge, on one count of attempted murder in the second degree, and one count of assault in the first degree (class "B" violent felonies).
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:20 pm
Amy Winklhofer, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Winklhofer, announced Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Geraldine Andolina with the CENTURY 21 Grand Centurion Producer award following its successful 2021 sales totals.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:20 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild presents art quilter Carol Miller of Lockport talking about "How Quilters Choose Color" at its March meeting.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:20 pm
The Wilson Lions Club will host a homemade arts and craft show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 23, on the grounds of the Wilson Historical Society on Route 425.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:20 pm
Across Western New York, the fight to end Alzheimer's and provide care and support for all impacted by dementia is being led by women.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 04:00 pm
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) announced the return of the Ride for Missing Children after a two-year hiatus. The event is a series of in-person cycling events taking place in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and Albany.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced plans for the new Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York ("FAST NY") grant program to attract and expand key growth industries to New York. The governor announced the program at the New York State Economic Development Council Conference in Albany.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 03:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is among the members of Congress calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to end its policy which, they said, "discriminates against members of the LGBTQ+ community who wish to donate blood."
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:40 pm
Catholic Health and the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation welcome Ashley Misko as the new executive director of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced nearly $2 million in federal funding is available for the New York Great Lakes Fisheries Relief Program, provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:35 pm
Following Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement on Sunday related to mask requirements in New York state schools, as of Wednesday, March 2, students and school staff will not be required to wear masks in school settings.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:35 pm
In accordance with New York state and Erie County guidelines, KeyBank Center will no longer require proof of vaccination for entry into all events, concerts and live sporting events, including home games for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:30 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) warned about a scam that is becoming popular all over the country in which consumers receive a package they didn't order in the mail.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:05 pm
Universal Music Group (UMG) on Monday announced the acquisition of the entirety of Neil Diamond's historic song catalog through Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), its leading global publishing division, as well as the rights to all recordings from Diamond's career, including 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album and archival long-form videos.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.61, up 8 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.72. The New York state average is $3.80, up 5 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.78.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:55 am
A Lenten bible study and dinner series will be offered at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston on Wednesday evenings starting March 9. The program, "The Numbers of Hope" by Max Lucado, will be held in the church's blue room, with dinner at 6 p.m. and bible study following at 7 p.m. Free-will donations are appreciated.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:55 am
Kleinhans Music Hall welcomes the long-awaited collaboration between Grammy-nominated Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss with "Together At Last!" in the Mary Seaton Room. The event is slated for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:50 am
A $569,100 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr., Foundation will support Niagara University's efforts to establish a qualified cadre of coaches to serve all youth populations throughout the region's eight counties, with a special focus on marginalized communities historically not able to participate in youth sport programs.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:45 am
Sunnking announce its first "Name the Shredder" contest, allowing residents and businesses across New York to submit their best and most creative names for the electronics shredder that which destroys over 10 million pounds of recycled devices each year.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:25 am
Saturday, Aug. 27, will mark the return of monster trucks to the Ransomville Speedway for one huge show. The Versus Monster Trucks Series will embark on Ransomville for this event suitable for all families.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:25 am
On Friday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced the mask mandate currently in effect in all Erie County-owned buildings would be lifted as of Monday, Feb. 28. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website now includes information on COVID-19 community levels nationwide, a measure of the impact of COVID-19 illness on community health and health care systems, and lists Erie County in the "medium" category.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:25 am
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wilson will hold a clover hunt on Friday, March 18.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:25 am
Six Flags Darien Lake will rebrand its Splashtown waterpark to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and launch a massive, new slide for the 2022 season. Towering a staggering 60 feet tall, Wahoo Wave will rank as one of the tallest water rides in the waterpark - and its one-of-a-kind "water wave wall" will boost the park's roster of heat-beating attractions.
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Sun, Feb 27th 2022 05:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced plans to end the state mask requirement in schools starting on Wednesday, March 2.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2022 07:00 am
Scott Strang and his son, Drew, have run as a duo team in several marathons, such as the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon. On May 7, the duo will run in the 28th running of the Grand Island Half Marathon, which is organized by the Greater Buffalo Track Club.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2022 07:00 am
For 34 years, Russ Petrozzi, owner of Capitol Cleaners at the Grand Island Plaza, and Gary Middione, owner of X Press Cleaners at Town Hall Square, were in competition with each other.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 05:35 pm
Effective Monday, Feb. 28, Niagara County Community College is removing the mandatory masking requirement on campus for those fully compliant with the coronavirus vaccine mandate as defined by the Centers for Disease Control, New York state, the State University of New York and the Niagara County Department of Health. While masks will no longer be required, it is encouraged that individuals wear them when in close proximity to others.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 05:25 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the City of Buffalo, the Town of Wheatfield and the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 05:00 pm
Samantha Fish should consider hiring Maxwell Jacob Friedman as her hype man because, as he might say, she's better than you - and you know it.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 04:05 pm
The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) recognizes February as Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month in New York state. In an effort to curb the issue of teen dating abuse, OPDV is running a monthlong campaign to provide teens with a positive framework for building healthy relationships.
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