Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
When the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, a number of debilitating conditions can result that limit mobility, inhibit independence and reduce life expectancy. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease, affecting more than 2.5 million individuals globally every year.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
Acclaimed author Robert Brighton (the "Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries") will entertain and enlighten attendees with his thought-provoking presentation: "Tourist Town or Manufacturing Mecca - Niagara Falls' Existential Dilemma." The event is to be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the LaSalle Branch auditorium of the Niagara Falls Public Library.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine presents its 11th annual garden party and flower show fundraiser from 3-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 10:35 am
At 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, the Buffalo Silver Band will perform patriotic pieces and other music to celebrate Flag Day, Independence Day, and the onset of summer. This is the last performance of the season for the Youngstown Presbyterian Church Concert Series.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
The Paolucci cousins visit for a tour of Huth Road School. Pictured are Domenic, Cora, Kamryn, Kylie and Rocco.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
Petey's Treats celebrated one year in business with the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce at a recent ribbon-cutting. Mark Congi and his family made sure Petey was front and center among friends, family, business owners and elected officials.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
For the first time, "Disney On Ice" invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Frozen," the No. 1 animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation's "Encanto," the 2022 Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
A year on from a momentous weekend of music and joy at Wembley Stadium, blur today announced a new live album titled "Live at Wembley Stadium," set for release on July 26 via Parlophone/Warner.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 32-year-old Abouycea D. Thornton of Niagara Falls was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to 20 years to life in prison.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced awards totaling over $60,000 to eight Western New York nonprofit organizations for the 2024 granting cycle.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide "Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack" scan campaign to help ensure school-aged children continue to have access to adequate food during the summer months when they lose access to free and reduced-price school lunches.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Empower Children's Academy special education teacher Shaila Kokil was recognized by the New York State Office for the Aging for her commitment to her community with the Exemplary Volunteer Service Award on Older New Yorkers' Day 2024.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help raise awareness of scams that target older adults.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging is launching phase 6 of its animatronic pet initiative and phase 2 of its intergenerational game project in partnership with Ageless Innovation, delivering 4,725 animatronic pets and games to older adults through New York state's aging network. Since 2018, NYSOFA has distributed 31,500 animatronic pets to older adults who are socially isolated and lonely - a program that has since been replicated in over 30 states.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) announced the installation of the "NF NY" sculpture on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls, a permanent exhibit that will offer a new visitor attraction for the 9.4 million people who visit Niagara Falls each year.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
Niagara County is now recruiting for corrections officers and is continuing a program begun last year that replaced the civil service written exam with a three-component process that includes an evaluation of training and experience, a physical fitness screening test and a medical screening.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Director John Spears, Assistant Deputy Director of Buffalo Libraries Samantha Purpora, and Teen Services Librarian Taylor Harding, along with library staff at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo, to cut a ribbon to open the new Teen Space @ Central Library, located on the library's first floor.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 07:00 am
A Relay For Life luminaria ceremony will be held from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, outside of Lewiston-Porter High School on Creek Road.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 11:50 pm
At approximately 2:15 a.m. Saturday, June 1, Niagara Falls Police Department patrol responded to a report of an argument/disturbance at 1333 Vanderbilt Ave.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES' adult building trades students recently helped to build a house in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning trend over the past month - fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. In fact, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected over the past month than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
Banditland, get ready to meet your world champions!
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
EMS services and inflow and infiltration fees were among the varied news items at the Town of Lewiston Board's regular meeting on May 30.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
A group of volunteers in Youngstown and the Town of Porter has organized a planning committee, called "River, Trails, Roads and Rails," to gather community input and develop plans to build bicycle and recreation-friendly trails from Joseph Davis State Park to Fort Niagara State Park.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 pm
Gary LeVox, most well-known and beloved as lead singer of Rascal Flatts, is releasing new music just in time for summer playlists. The lead singer of the iconic, multi-Platinum selling country group drops his latest solo effort, a new five-song EP, "LeVox Live (Recorded Live On The Song)," on June 7 via Big Machine Records.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction has begun on a $9.9 million project to rehabilitate three key bridges in Erie County, including the structures that carry Fillmore Avenue and Grider Street over state Route 33 - also known as the Kensington Expressway - in the City of Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Dawn Cody of Wheatfield was honored with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Volunteer of the Year Award at BNW's "Emerald Evening 35th Anniversary Gala" held May 21.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:45 pm
Today, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced a new brand to refresh its identity and align with the current and ongoing renovation and future expansion projects.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week" enforcement crackdown starts Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of Bea Hanson as director of the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS). In this role, she will oversee the state agency that supports and funds community-based programs that provide direct services to victims and survivors of crime.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 24-year-old Abel Gebrehawaria of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one count of kidnapping in the second degree (class "B" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the sole count in the indictment.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo's First Ward neighborhood. The new, all-electric housing development will consist of 405 affordable homes in 27 newly constructed buildings.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a monthlong information campaign as part of its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 11:00 am
The Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake is back for its 22nd year. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 12, at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club, come rain or shine. The longtime fundraiser benefits Niagara Hospice, and allows the community the chance to enjoy the summer season in an ideal way, out on the open water, all while giving back to Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:40 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston is announcing the availability of scholarships for summer programs associated with Duffield Camp & Retreat Center in Cattaraugus County.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, down 6 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.56. The New York state average is $3.65, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.70.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:35 am
On Sunday, June 2, at approximately 2:08 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit responded to the intersection of Hyde Park Boulevard and Highland Avenue for a two-vehicle, roll-over crash with entrapment.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 am
The Country Music Association announced "CMA Fest," the "music event of summer," will air Tuesday, June 25 (8 p.m.), on ABC and will stream next day on Hulu. The three-hour primetime concert special, which is set to film in Nashville during the 51st CMA Fest later this week, is hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 am
This June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health. Today, nearly 7 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's dementia, including 426,500 in New York state. The lifetime risk for the disease at age 45 is one in five for women and one in 10 for men.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 am
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) announced the state's 11th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) begins Monday, June 3.
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