Sat, Apr 27th 2019 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced $30.1 million in new funding has been awarded for 15 projects, including one on Grand Island, that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, as well as projects specifically targeted toward improving air quality in Western New York.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2019 07:00 am
Homeless neighbors in Western New York were a bit warmer this winter because of the efforts of people from Grand Island.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2019 07:00 am
Alicia C. Williams of Grand Island passed peacefully after a brief illness April 17, 2019.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2019 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, in conjunction with the Department of Senior Services, will debut a series of free weekly hikes geared toward seniors beginning on May 2.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2019 06:55 am
The 2019 Ladies of Charity Book Bag Project will take place through the month of May.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2019 06:55 am
The Grand Island Lions Club will hold the 50th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Special Kids Picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the ballroom of Radisson Grand Island, 100 Whitehaven Road. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad and Italian bread. Money from the event will support the annual Special Kids Picnic in July.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 07:10 pm
As part of the recent "Shop Hop" event in Lewiston, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held a contest to name the Easter Bunny. More than 70 entries were submitted. The Chamber of Commerce staff had a hard time deciding what name would be best. After much consideration, the winning name is "Mary Hoppins."
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:50 pm
Original "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Shannen Doherty is set to join her former co-stars - Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling - for "BH90210," FOX's highly anticipated new series airing this summer.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:45 pm
Singer/songwriter Mallary Hope's debut full-length project, "Out Of My Hands," released Friday to critical acclaim. Hope's first-ever full-length project, the album sees the songstress in her rawest form with themes of identity and self-worth woven throughout each song.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:45 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is warning Erie County residents of a phone scam where incoming calls will appear on a caller ID display as coming from the Erie County Clerk's Office. The scammer then requests personal identifying information while proposing to offer debt relief services.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz were joined by Buffalo City Court Judge Craig Hannah to announce a new federal grant to expand services and support for Buffalo Opioid Intervention Court (OIC) participants. The $2 million award to the Erie County Department of Mental Health, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, brings a community care management model of services to the court. It will expand the court's ability to serve more people.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:45 pm
Integrity Music announced the newest signing to its roster, Thrive Worship.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:40 pm
Several Niagara University food and consumer packaged goods marketing students sharpened their business skills by participating in case competitions at two conferences held in February.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined by VA Western New York Healthcare System Executive Director Michael J. Swartz and Associate Chief of Staff for research and professor of medicine, anesthesiology and environmental health at the University of Buffalo Dr. Ali El-solh, to announce federal grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs supporting three separate research projects at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The three grants represent a total of $2,413,635 in funding awarded to the Buffalo VA.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:35 pm
"Closer To Chaos," the anticipated new studio recording from seminal Christian rockers Seventh Day Slumber, is set to bow May 31. Debuting on RockFest Records - the label founded by Seventh Day Slumber frontman Joseph Rojas last year - "Closer To Chaos" finds the group returning to its melodic rock roots with a collection of 10 brand-new songs. The album will be available for preorder beginning May 17 with two instant-grat tracks: "Alive Again" and "Still Breathing."
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
On the strength of 10 overtime games, three Game 7s and two improbable sweeps, NBC Sports' presentation of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs across the networks of NBCUniversal delivered the most-watched First Round in seven years, according to Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
Coming off the April 20 season premiere, Food Network announced it has fast-tracked new episodes of "Restaurant: Impossible" to premiere later this summer. Hosted by chef and Food Network personality Robert Irvine, each episode of "Restaurant: Impossible" features Irvine visiting struggling restaurant owners to help them turn around their fortunes with just two days and $10,000 for a budget.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
Middle and high school musicians and thespians have the chance to study with Buffalo State faculty members and local performing artists during Buffalo State's 2019 Summer Performing Arts Institute.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
In a new class, University at Buffalo students are confronting the challenge of climate change by working with local companies to cut their carbon footprints.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
Research studying "clergy privilege" by UB School of Law Associate Professor Christine Pedigo Bartholomew heavily influenced legislation proposed by Assemblywoman Monica Piga Wallace to add clergy to the list of people in jobs required to report suspicions of child abuse.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's deputies answered a 911 call of a house fire late Tuesday evening at 337 Oak St., in the Village of Youngstown.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 06:30 pm
The Black Keys' ninth studio album, "Let's Rock," will be released June 28 via Easy Eye Sound/Nonesuch Records. The long-awaited album, their first in five years, is a return to the straightforward rock of the singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney's early days as a band.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2019 07:00 am
The Made in America Store, which offers 100% U.S.-made products, announced a brand-new e-commerce site for retail, wholesale, tours and events.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 03:55 pm
As we enter into spring, it is a great time to reflect on what the Lewiston Kiwanis has been up to and take a look into the near future.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 01:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute will host an American Culinary Federation (ACF) competition from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. This annual competition is geared toward promoting student and professional cooking excellence, and is open to the public for anyone interested in viewing the action. There is no charge to attend.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 01:20 pm
Rochester Gas and Electric and New York State Electric and Gas, subsidiaries of AVANGRID Inc., a diversified energy and utility company, reminded contractors that every excavation project, no matter how large or small, always requires a call to 811 (Dig Safely NY).
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 01:00 pm
Starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, the North Tonawanda History Museum, 712 Oliver St., will host Rick Falkowski.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:55 pm
The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) has received a major grant from the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth), which will fund a two-year project called "Improving Concussion Management for New York State Students." This project will address gaps in concussion management by training educators, parents and students around New York on "Return to Learn" protocols.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:55 pm
Several of the region's most prominent experts in information security will discuss the cybersecurity threat landscape that presently looms over numerous industries, such as banking, education, foodservice, government, health care and telecommunications, at Niagara University's cybersecurity forum. The event is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the Statler Dining Room on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:55 pm
The Erie County Fair welcomes The Australian Pink Floyd Show's "All That You Love World Tour" at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:55 pm
On April 17, Jacob Peplowski, a senior at Niagara-Wheatfield High School was honored at the Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club meeting.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:55 pm
Students in Caitlin Kucharski's culinary arts program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently had an informative class trip.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:50 pm
The early childhood education students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center invited local firefighters into the Niagara Preschool Learning Center recently.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:50 pm
Students in the allied health program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently spent a day learning CPR.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:45 pm
On April 13, Niagara-Wheatfield ADK held its annual Fashion Show. The fashions, modeled by ADK members, were provided by Talbots of the Fashion Outlets Mall. Proceeds from the event go to the annual scholarship for a Niagara-Wheatfield student. This year, the scholarship was won by Olivia Gonyea.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:45 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on May 1, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:40 pm
As part of the ongoing Faculty Keynote Series, Niagara County Community College will be presenting a lecture, "Garden Myth Busting: How to Weed Through the Internet" with Assistant Professor Carolyn Stanko.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:35 pm
Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has undergone successful hip surgery.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:35 pm
As part of New York's weeklong celebration of Earth Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced New York will once again provide free first-time camper weekends this summer. Families that have never camped before will have the opportunity to enjoy the popular outdoor activity and be provided equipment, guidance and programs at select campgrounds.
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:35 pm
Diebold Nixdorf, a global leader in driving connected commerce, announced a continued collaboration with KeyBank, one of the nation's largest financial institutions, to digitally transform more than 1,400 automated teller machines (ATMs) in the bank's network.
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