Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:45 pm
March 19 is St. Joseph's Day. According to tradition, there was a famine in Sicily, Italy. For relief, the residents prayed to their patron saint, St. Joseph. The hardship ended with rain for the crops. To celebrate, a feast was prepared and enjoyed by all.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:45 pm
On March 11 at 8:28 a.m., Niagara County emergency communications received several 911 calls stating that smoke and flames could be seen coming from the prefabricated home on Lot 213 in the Lynch Trailer Park. Responding police and fire units arrived on scene and observed smoke and fire coming from the roof of the structure. No one was inside at the time of the fire.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:45 pm
Veteran actor David Autovino will lead a voice acting workshop at Niagara County Community College's Arts and Media Theatre from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. The course is free and open to the public.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:35 am
At 2 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, Grand Island firefighters were awoken to the tones of a structure fire at a residential home on Grand Island.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:25 am
The Rich Entertainment Group and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group announced "The Amplified Echoes Tour" featuring Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra, with special guest Middle Kids, will take the Seneca Casinos Outer Harbor Concert Series stage on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Lakeside Event Lawn presented by Upstate Honda Dealers. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. event.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:25 am
Counting Crows will perform at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on June 28. Special guest Dashboard Confessional will accompany them as part of the "Banshee Season Tour '23." Darius Rucker will perform on the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Aug. 3, along with special guests Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to launch the new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act portal - the latest milestone in the New York State Department of Labor's multi-year technology modernization plan.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:20 am
The Gender Institute at the University at Buffalo will host a panel discussion on the housing crisis in Buffalo on Wednesday, March 15, at 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Screening Room and via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:00 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Academy Park on Sunday, July 2, for a 7 p.m. performance at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell. The free concert is sponsored by DiMino Lewiston Tops.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:00 am
Check out the first look at season three of Hulu's acclaimed original comedy series, "Only Murders in the Building." This season's first teaser aired during the 95th Oscars, and shows a sneak peek at guest star and Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in the new season.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:00 am
The Patrick P. Lee Foundation is partnering with Canisius College and Daemen University to address the local mental health workforce shortage by providing scholarships to students pursuing graduate level degrees in clinical mental health counseling and social work.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:00 am
Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomes acclaimed novelist Anthony Doerr to Buffalo on Thursday, March 30, for a lecture and conversation at Kleinhans Music Hall, continuing the 2022-23 BABEL Author Series. The event begins at 8 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at justbuffalo.org.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:00 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 43-year-old Mark Trykowski of Kenmore was sentenced on Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 18 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 10:30 am
One of the biggest draws from the original "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series, rock band Styx will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater on Friday, June 2. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 08:35 am
Come Friday, March 17, and into next weekend, the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations will again commence throughout Buffalo-Niagara.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 08:30 am
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" took home an Academy Award in seven of the 11 categories it was nominated in at Sunday's Oscars telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 95th Oscars aired live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 07:00 am
At 5 p.m. May 3, the Niagara Falls Education Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship & Alumni Recognition Dinner at Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 07:00 am
The health occupation technician seniors in Laura Vendryes class at Niagara Career and Technical Education Center (NCTEC) conducted a teddy bear clinic recently with the early childhood education class' preschool. The intention was to help the preschool students become more comfortable when they interact with medical professionals.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College is looking for filmmakers to submit their works to the NCCC Film and Animation festival, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the school's Sanborn campus.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of the 2023 "I BIRD NY Challenge" for birders of all ages and abilities.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
It's finally the home stretch to warmer weather and lighter days, with the clocks moving forward and the official first day of spring on the 20th. March is known for all things Irish, Lenten fish frys, St. Joseph's Day feasts, epic basketball tournaments, and so many other social events as the city begins to unthaw. However, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize March as Women's History Month.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
Retired Grand Island Central School District Clerk Helen R. Utz passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2023. She was 92. Helen was born Aug. 11, 1930 in Buffalo.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island has selected three outstanding women to receive the 2023 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community. The club honors women whose talent, dedication, determination and caring hearts have both made a difference in the lives of others and inspired a new generation to achieve to their greatest potential.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
At the age of 12, Kisa is enjoying her retirement.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
Both inflation and an expected increase in state aid will be factors in the process of crafting a final 2023-24 budget, said Dr. Rubie Harris, assistant superintendent for business and finance, speaking after the Grand Island Board of Education's first budget input session on Feb. 13.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 05:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn issued these comments Friday on the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Tyler Lewis:
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 05:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 37-year-old Jason L. Tyus of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to three to six years in prison. He was sentenced today as a second felony offender.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 03:15 pm
sixstepsrecords / Capitol CMG's Passion releases their newest offering, "I've Witnessed It," recorded live at Passion 2023.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 03:15 pm
Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch announced the Niagara County Parks Department is accepting reservations for picnic shelters at its parks. The county operates five parks: Krull, Oppenheim, Royalton Ravine, West Canal Marina and Burmaster at Bond Lake.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 03:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced an 18-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case, a designated Youth Part judge, to five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. Judge Case denied youthful offender adjudication.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 03:10 pm
BEC Recordings announces the release from worship collective KingsPorch, "God Is In This House," available today. KingsPorch is birthed from the house church movement in Austin, Texas. Click here to listen to "God Is In This House."
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 12:25 pm
Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following the change to daylight saving time each spring. However, the American Heart Association, the leading global health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, says losing sleep anytime can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:45 am
Today, three-time Grammy winner and superstar Tim McGraw unveils his brand-new single "Standing Room Only" - available now on all streaming platforms. The anticipated single is the title track from McGraw's forthcoming 17th studio album due later this year on Big Machine Records.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:45 am
Continuing their new era of music, multi-Platinum alt-pop trio Echosmith have released a new single, "Hindsight."
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:40 am
Red Street Records' breakthrough CCM artist Iveth Luna has released a brand-new single, "Just Like Jesus," alongside an accompanying music video.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:40 am
WNY Equifest will put a spotlight on the equine world at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg on Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19. The event will welcome horse enthusiasts, owners, trainers, clinicians, riders and vendors to celebrate the horse industry in New York. Over 6,000 have attended this two-day, family friendly event in the past.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:35 am
Erie County Medical Center announced the new ECMC Center for Dental Care will open on Monday, March 13, at the People Inc. Health Services Building on Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:35 am
Marcelo W.B. Araujo, D.D.S., Ph.D., an internationally recognized clinical researcher and epidemiologist who currently serves as chief science officer of the American Dental Association (ADA) and CEO of the ADA Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), has been appointed dean of the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston work session, trustees approved a motion awarding the North Ninth Street water system improvements project to DJM Contracting Inc. The construction cost is $278,000.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials are pushing back a request to rezone a portion of a land parcel in the 3400 block of Military Road, citing a need to include the entire piece of land.
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