Wed, May 29th 2024 07:55 pm
Outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum last Friday, we met a graceful Billye Aaron, the widow of Henry Lewis "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron to present a plaque, titled, "Henry Aaron's Connection with Buffalo, New York." It was one day after a bronze statue of her husband was unveiled, and moments before the ribbon would be cut on the museum's newest exhibit, "The Souls of the Game: The Voices of Black Baseball."
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its employee scholarship program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2024-25 school year.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of rehabilitation work at east Buffalo's former Public School 78, transforming the vacant building into 46 affordable apartments and space for community programs and services.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Due to phenomenal fan demand, the one and only "Queen of Hip-Hop" Nicki Minaj announced the second leg of her record-breaking and largest worldwide outing to date, "The Pink Friday 2 World Tour." The newly added North America leg will see Minaj hit a total of 22 additional shows, including a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, Sept. 12.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 22-year-old Jamin Haygood, also known as "Scrap," of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 12 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second violent felony offender.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
A ceremony was held Wednesday reopening the main Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station gate on Lockport Road following an 18-month reconstruction period. This $10.6 million project is designed to increase the safety of more than 3,000 base personnel and the security of over $1 billion in assigned federal assets.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated summer "Peanuts" series "Camp Snoopy," premiering Friday, June 14.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 11:10 am
May is National Bicycle Safety Month and, before the month wraps up, AAA is sharing advice for both cyclists and drivers. Every day, countless individuals of all ages bicycle along sidewalks and streets across the country - and, unfortunately, cycling fatalities are on the rise. With summer set to arrive in just weeks, cyclists should be aware that cycling deaths are highest from June to September.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 11:05 am
The winds of change are sweeping through Youngstown Yacht Club with a new take on the annual regatta.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have once again partnered to offer another highly anticipated and recording-breaking "Day of Play" for youth in the community from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 06:00 pm
On Memorial Day, hundreds of veterans who served during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 were set to visit this nation's Capital to honor those who died during their military service.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced six appointments to the AAPI Commission in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hochul also issued a proclamation declaring May AAPI Heritage Month in New York and announced 14 state landmarks will be illuminated pink and light blue tonight, May 28, in celebration.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Tap & Craft is proud to present the 2024 Festival of Slice on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 04:25 pm
Shake Shack is thrilled to announce that it is expanding to The Boulevard in Amherst in 2025.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Friday reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," as the 2024 HABs notification season starts.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual military and veteran resource brunch for active and retired service members and their families, Saturday, June 15. The free event will be held at the George F. Lamm-American Legion Post 622, located at 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the program will begin at 11 a.m.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
The NWTA Scholarship committee has announced its 2024 scholarship winners:
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
SUNY Niagara is celebrating a historic achievement for its surgical technology program. The graduating Class of 2024 marks a first in the program's history, with all 15 students earning a passing grade on the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certified surgical technologist (CST) exam, giving the cohort a 100% pass rate.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara Wine Trail members announce the return of a wine and cheese event - now expanding to be a charcuterie event. Participating wineries will feature a different cheese paired with a special wine. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday June 1, and from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Tickets are $40 per person per day and include the cheese sample and three tastes of wine at each participating winery.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
Because of the addictive nature of commercial tobacco products, most people who smoke or vape want to quit but need multiple attempts before achieving success. To help health care professionals better understand their important role in providing repetitive and nonjudgmental support, the New York State Quitline will host a free webinar titled, "Normalizing Quit-Attempts and Reframing Relapse."
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
The Community Health Center of Buffalo Resiliency Center will present "Facing History: The Revisit" with family members of Emmett Till, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Buffalo State University Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
The Supporting Mental Health and Advocating for Resources Together (SMART) collaborative, in partnership with the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, will hold a conference to address the youth mental health crisis and the growing challenges faced by young people and their families on Wednesday, May 29, at 9 a.m. in Norton Hall on the university's North Campus.
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Mon, May 27th 2024 04:30 pm
PHOTOS: Memorial Day in Lewiston
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Mon, May 27th 2024 04:05 pm
PHOTOS: Lewiston cemetery dedications
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Mon, May 27th 2024 04:00 pm
PHOTOS: Gary Clark Jr. at Artpark
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Mon, May 27th 2024 03:50 pm
PHOTOS: Smeltfest in Lewiston
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Sat, May 25th 2024 12:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital honored first responders throughout Niagara County at its annual EMS recognition dinner, held at Pekin Fire Co. in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 12:40 pm
117 holes of golf probably sounds like a lot ... because it is!
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Sat, May 25th 2024 12:35 pm
At 1:37 p.m. Friday, Niagara Falls Police Department patrol units were dispatched to 2489 LaSalle Ave., for a report of shots fired.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:25 am
Grand Island has a new plan to protect, preserve and responsibly develop its Niagara River waterfront and shoreline.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:20 am
Island voters approved the Grand Island Central School District's 2024-25 budget by the vote of 772-445 during a vote at the high school on Tuesday. Voters also approved a proposition authorizing the purchase of three buses to transport students and two vehicles for buildings and grounds by the vote of 763-453.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:15 am
Mary Ann (Kruse) Arsenault, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her immediate family.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:15 am
June E. Licence, of Grand Island, age 85, died May 19, 2024. She was the beloved lifelong companion of Roger A. Cook; and the loving daughter of the late John and Crystal Licence.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:15 am
Daniel Lynch, 88, formerly of West River Road on Grand Island, and most recently of Heathwood Assisted Living in Williamsville, died May 6, 2024, at HighPointe on Michigan in Buffalo.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for our country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
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Fri, May 24th 2024 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Canal Corp. joined together today to remind those planning to visit New York's waters to "clean, drain, dry" their boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before recreating in New York's waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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Fri, May 24th 2024 12:10 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its "Battle of the Banks" fundraising event, held Wednesday at Brickyard Brewing Company in Lewiston. The event brought together local banks, community members and supporters in a spirited competition to raise funds for vital community youth programs.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 11:55 am
Danny Gokey's fifth studio album, "Sound of Heaven," is coming July 26. The latest instant latest grat track, "wannabe," is available across all DSPs today. The three-time Grammy nominee, three-time K-LOVE Male Vocalist of the Year winner and eight-time Dove Award winner's last album, "Jesus People," peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and has since accumulated 300 million global streams.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 11:55 am
The next Ransomville Retirees meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Road. Bring a dish to pass. Entertainment will be singer Jodie Neadow, with karaoke.
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