Sun, Feb 24th 2019 08:50 pm
NYPA is actively monitoring the extreme weather situation in Niagara County and is responding to any operational issues as quickly as possible. NYPA had previously staged equipment to prepare for any necessary ice boom repairs and for any needed ice-breaking activity.
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Sun, Feb 24th 2019 08:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday announced the team acquired defenseman Brandon Montour from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Brendan Guhle and a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.
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Sun, Feb 24th 2019 12:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday announced the team signed goaltender Adam Wilcox to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $650,000. Wilcox will be placed on waivers with the intent to be loaned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Sun, Feb 24th 2019 12:50 pm
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is urging anglers who are planning to ice fish on Lake Erie this weekend to stay off the lake entirely and exercise extreme caution due to the incoming storm.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 11:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday announced the deployment of state resources to the Western New York and Finger Lakes regions in advance of a weather system this weekend that will bring extremely strong winds that could result in property damage and power outages. Winds are expected to gust at or above 45 mph much of Sunday night and Monday over the vast majority of the state, with gusts approaching 75 mph at times in Western New York and western portions of the North Country.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 11:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday issued a letter to the International Joint Commission calling on the IJC to maximize Lake Ontario outflows to prevent flooding along New York's shoreline. Lake Ontario levels are significantly higher than average, and high winds over the weekend threaten to create significant wave action and exacerbate the threat even further.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 04:30 pm
It's been 14 years since the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons boys basketball team has reached Buffalo State to play in the Section VI semifinals.
On Saturday, the team punched its ticket to return to the venue, as the No. 6 Falcons defeated No. 3 North Tonawanda, 58-49, in the Class A1 quarterfinals.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
A large contingent of Lewiston retailers and restaurateurs are working together to present the first "Sip. Shop. Eat! Lewiston Style" event on Saturday, March 2.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
There will be one entry point and one exit point at the Center Street Plaza - for now.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its winter business blender at Cask + Cow on Thursday evening. The networking event provides businesses and community leaders a chance to converse and make connections in a casual setting. It included complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
When it comes to the City of Niagara Falls, locals are looking for progress. That can be found at Pints for Progress.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
David P. Burmaster of Ransomville has announced his candidacy for the office of highway superintendent in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Porter has set the stage for business in 2019 with a host of reorganizational matters approved recently. Included were a number of appointments, resolutions and designations as the town set operations for the year.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Last Friday, Feb. 15, multiple law enforcement and emergency services agencies conducted an active shooter exercise on the Lewiston-Porter campus. There has been a lot of press on the event in local media, for which we are thankful, as it is important for the public to both understand the amount of the preparation and to feel secure. Thank you to all first-responders and emergency management agencies who participated and who give their all every single day to keeping our community safe.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Starting next Saturday, March 2, DiMino Tops Lewiston customers can use a special Sentinel coupon to receive a free reusable shopping bag.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Perhaps the longest serving employee in the history of the Grand Island Central School District was honored on the occasion of her recent retirement.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The town government will receive citizen input and hold an open dialogue on agricultural and farming activities in the town at a public information meeting scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
ASG 365 LLC, a managed service provider located on Grand Island, has announced its recent recognition of Corporate Technical Leadership from SolarWinds MSP.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 06:55 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Tuesday that 71-year-old Barbara Gannon of Grand Island pleaded guilty, as charged, before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio, to one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 06:55 am
Just before the Blizzard of 2019, Baase Family Chiropractic came through for the needy.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 06:55 am
Musician and singer-songwriter Carly Beth Hand of Grand Island is releasing a new single and music video, "Sleepless Lullaby" on Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 08:20 pm
NYSEG and RG&E, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, are monitoring weather forecasts in advance of a potential wind storm forecasted for New York state. High winds are expected to begin Sunday morning, lasting through the day and possibly into Monday, impacting NYSEG and RG&E service areas in Western New York.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 06:25 pm
"Oscars Live on the Red Carpet," the official pre-show for the most glamorous show in Hollywood, will give viewers live access to the night's nominees, performers and presenters beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST Sunday on The ABC Television Network.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 06:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the Academy of Hockey will join the MSG broadcast on Saturday, when the Sabres play the Washington Capitals.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 06:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Chapter of the Links Inc. was honored Friday for nearly 70 years of service to Niagara County at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's 12th annual Black History Month Celebration.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 06:15 pm
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairwoman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $27 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment's first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an art works grant of $15,000 to Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Arts Center for the after-school media arts program, Buffalo Youth Media Institute.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 05:35 pm
Kenneth W. Wieland, 85, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:45 pm
While helping with the feeding efforts of Convoy of Hope in Haiti, the song was born post seeing a literal cross on the Haitian hilltop. The diversity-filled Aussie worship group finished the track while on retreat in its adopted home of Georgia. The track was two years in the making with the sovereignty and simplicity of the cross being at the core of the song.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:45 pm
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities on Friday announced standardized identification cards for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are now available upon request. The goal of the I/DD ID cards is to help first responders - such as law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel - better understand and interact with people with developmental disabilities who may not be able to communicate their situation effectively.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:45 pm
On Friday, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn moved to vacate outstanding warrants stemming from the failure to appear in Buffalo City Court on violation and misdemeanor marijuana possession cases. This action effectively cleared the entire docket of warrants for low-level marijuana arrests in Buffalo City Court.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:40 pm
Anthony Dell'Isola, the New York Power Authority's resident construction manager at the Niagara Power Project, is being recognized tonight by the Erie-Niagara Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers as its Engineering Manager of the Year for 2019. The award ceremony coincides with National Engineers Week (Feb. 17-23) and is scheduled to take place at Grapevine Banquets in Depew.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:40 pm
We Banjo 3 will perform at Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St., at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. This event is open to patrons 18 and older. For more information, or for tickets, call 716-200-1893 or visit https://buffaloironworks.com.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:40 pm
Lockport Meals on Wheels, a provider of delivered meals to residents in the City of Lockport, has created emergency kits under a new program called "The Weather Outside is Frightful." This new program is made possible with support from the Lockport Ancient Order of Hibernian Society and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian Society.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:40 pm
Stephanie Kindzia, a longtime Lewiston resident, announced she is seeking a seat on the Niagara County Legislature in the 2nd District. Kindzia, a registered member of the Independence Party, will be making her first run for public office.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:10 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer has released a new song, "I Guess I Just Feel Like," via Columbia Records. The song was written and produced by Mayer and is available HERE.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:10 pm
Award-winning singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal has returned with brand-new music for 2019. The artist released her new single, "Stray," today via Columbia Records. The track features a moody, searching sound that's a departure from her signature airy ukulele riffs, but still showcases her raspy, captivating vocals.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:10 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling, Grammy-winning group Casting Crowns begins the year with the group's 14th No. 1 radio single with the title track of the newest album, "Only Jesus." The single is currently No. 1 on the National Christian Audience chart. The multiweek No. 1 single was one of the fastest-charting songs of 2018. "Only Jesus" gave Casting Crowns their 26th Top 10 song on the Hot Christian Songs chart, the most by any artist.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 07:00 am
The 33-minute documentary film, titled "Risking Everything," will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Brickyard Brewing Company second-floor banquet hall, 436 Center St., Lewiston. Admission is free, and the public is invited. The room is easily accessible and an elevator is available.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 07:00 am
The Mental Health Advocates of WNY (MHA) will host its 57th annual dinner and auction beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Atrium@Rich's. This is the MHA's signature event and biggest fundraiser of the year.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 09:00 pm
Wendy Guild Swearingen, a former Lewiston-Porter Board of Education member, has announced her candidacy for the Niagara County Legislature.
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