Tue, Jun 18th 2024 01:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Mojdeh Kappus, M.D., who previously served as its chief of bariatric surgery from 2021-23, will join its surgical team and Wound Center of Niagara as a general surgeon, effective Aug. 1.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 09:10 am
Portions of Niagara County experienced torrential downpour - and subsequent flooding - on Tuesday morning.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 07:00 am
On Saturday, the Wheatfield Lions Club officially dedicated the new fishing deck and improvements to the pond at our Five Senses Park, and accessible trails made possible with the efforts of many people both within our organization - but also thanks to Niagara Greenway funds. Dedicated to past club President Lion Walter Garrow, this amazing project was created, promoted and chaired by Lion Walt with great care and attention.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 05:10 pm
Renowned singer-songwriter Billy Ocean is set to captivate audiences at the Avalon Theatre on Nov. 1.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 05:05 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Albert Nocciolino celebrate the success of the 2023-24 Five Star Bank Broadway Season, one of the most attended seasons in recent years.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 05:05 pm
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 03:25 pm
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 12:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.45, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.58. The New York state average is $3.60, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced his appointment of Brian G. Ross to the position of Erie County commissioner of Central Police Services.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Summer is here, and nothing signals summer in Erie County like boating. Whether you are visiting the Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside or motoring to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers an abundance of waterways providing outstanding recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the state this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire state Tuesday through Friday.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Hot weather is expected this week in Western New York, starting Monday, June 17. The risks for heat-related illness this week are very real, especially since overnight temperatures will not provide much relief.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Erie County is announcing $5.9 million in competitive awards from opioid settlement funding. These funds will support programs that align with opioid settlement terms for prevention, treatment, recovery and supportive services, along with a comprehensive media marketing campaign for awareness and other public health goals.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
With heat warnings issued across the region, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be aware of the dangers of hot cars. On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year. While an overwhelming majority of these deaths are accidental, such tragedies are often preventable.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation (S.9241/A.10399) granting the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation regulatory authority over commercial tourism boats operating in caves to prevent future tragedies.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Record-high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for Monday, June 17, for ozone to include the Eastern Lake Ontario and Western New York regions. The pollutant of concern is: Ozone The advisory will be in effect 11 a.m. through 11 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival has announced the lineup of national and regional bands for its 23rd event, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, at the Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport (at "halfway to St. Patrick's Day"). Join the thousands of people who attend each year, where everyone is "Celtic" for the weekend. Coincidently, the location is "halfway" between Buffalo and Rochester, just a one-hour drive from each.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 07:00 am
Fresh off this weekend's Lewiston Garden Festival and "Porchfest," an annual favorite will take place Thursday up in Youngstown. The 14th annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance and Car Cruise will take over the village's Main Street strip from 6-10 p.m. with music, dancing and fun for all ages.
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Sun, Jun 16th 2024 03:00 pm
Picture-perfect weather greeted myriad visitors to the Lewiston Garden Club's annual GardenFest over the weekend.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2024 07:00 am
Relay For Life honorary survivor Christina Meisenburg said her cancer journey began 30 years ago, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2024 07:00 am
A young man who grew up on a farm on Grand Island and who died in combat in France at the age of 22 was remembered Sunday at a ceremony held 80 years after his death. He was honored at the park named for him, DeGlopper Memorial Park, with a rifle salute and with a military helicopter flyover during the event.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Highway Department announced the state Department of Transportation will conduct road maintenance/repair work to the Staley Road bridge over the I-190 starting next month.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2024 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, a team of volunteers, headed by Grand Island residents, worked to make a 4-year-old's dream bedroom a reality!
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 06:55 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced a Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict in the murder case against Marchello M. Gildersleeve, age 43, of Niagara Falls, this afternoon.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 03:10 pm
Today, pop-violinist and entertainer extraordinaire Lindsey Stirling releases her new album, "Duality," a visionary meditation on inner wisdom, personal strength, and the ever-shifting nature of identity, via Concord Records.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 02:35 pm
Marking their 30th anniversary since forming in San Jose, California, in 1994, multi-Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated global phenomenon Smash Mouth have returned with the perfect video for their new summer road trip song, "Ride On."
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 02:15 pm
It is with deep sadness that the family of Rebecca Diane Henderson announce her passing following a brief but courageous fight against the insidious thief cancer.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Inviting believers from all backgrounds and cultures to find common ground in the "House of God," WieRok Entertainment recording artist Sean Rodriguez bows one of his most personal singles to date. Drawing inspiration from the ministry of his grandfather, Pastor William A. Rodriguez, who has shepherded a diverse congregation in Denver's inner-city for more than 40 years, "House of God" is now available on streaming platforms.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Gotee Records' powerhouse vocalist Terrian releases a new version of her song, "Matthew 5," from her debut album "Give It Time." The new version features Reach Records' Wande, who was named in the USA Today article "Christian Hip Hop Is Having a Moment: 6 Rappers You Should Know." Click here to listen to the new version of "Matthew 5."
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Tomorrow is the first day of early voting in New York and the only day unregistered New Yorkers can register to vote at a poll site and cast their ballot on the same day. This "Golden Day" happened thanks to advocates who fought to change the voter registration deadline from 25 days to 10 days before an election - which establishes just one day when New Yorkers can both register and vote in-person.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the upcoming June 25 primary election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 15, through Sunday, June 23.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Under these memorandums of understanding (MOU), NYSERDA, through its build-ready program, will work closely with Tompkins County in the Southern Tier and Niagara County in Western New York to explore the feasibility of developing renewable energy projects on otherwise underutilized sites, including a landfill and unused land surrounding an active airport.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
SUNY Niagara is partnering with the Niagara Falls City School District to offer a free college course to parents whose children are enrolled in the district. The course, English 102: writing II and introduction to literature, reinforces writing skills and introduces students to the study of literature.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
The United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is preparing to mobilize more than 2,000 volunteers representing 76 organizations for its 2024 United Way Day of Caring, set for Tuesday, June 18.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Demonstrating its commitment to strengthening commercial lending services, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Joseph Fruscione as vice president, commercial banking relationship manager.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Paul Accardo, CEO and president of Crown Benefits Group, was awarded Empower's Humanitarian Award for his commitment to the intellectually and developmentally disabled community.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, entered a guilty plea to murder in the second degree in county court on June 13. Wallace admitted to murdering 38-year-old Lauren Hayes in a motel room in Niagara Falls on Feb. 21, 2023.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:00 pm
Acclaimed Scottish singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nina Nesbitt today releases yet another soul-stirring track from her forthcoming album, "Mountain Music." "I'm Coming Home" is a rousing, Springsteen-inspired, journey back to the places and people she loves.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:00 pm
Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) is proud to announce the launch of the "Save Our Sacred Sites" initiative (SOSS) aimed at funding and submitting local landmark applications for churches within the City of Buffalo that are at risk of closure by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
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