Tue, May 21st 2019 07:00 am
Enjoy the beautiful countryside and take a ride on a vintage train on Saturday, June 22.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 07:00 am
Kickoff your Memorial Day weekend on Friday night at Ransomville Speedway as Dunkin Donuts and 87Buf present a $2,000-to-win, 40-lap Modified special and a $1,000-to-win demolition derby.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 11:55 pm
At a press conference at Olcott Marina, Niagara County and New York officials declared a state of emergency for every shoreline district that could potentially be affected by rising Lake Ontario water levels.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:30 pm
On the evening of Wednesday, May 29, the idea of compassionate education will be explored at a mini-conference at Niagara Street School, 2513 Niagara St., Niagara Falls. All are welcome to this free event, which will provide community members the opportunity to help shape the future of local education.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to enjoy wildlife and their young from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife. Human contact with wildlife can carry unintended consequences detrimental to wildlife safety and development.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
Firefighters representing the four largest fire service organizations in New York state descended on Albany on Monday for their annual "Government Affairs Day."
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging and the New York State Office of Mental Health on Monday marked National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day by urging older adults, caregivers and health care providers to understand the signs and symptoms of behavioral health issues, and to screen, identify and assist older New Yorkers in accessing needed services and supports.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:20 pm
HOPE Day, Catholic Charities' second annual day of giving to benefit the 2019 Appeal, brought in $374,362 on May 17. This total will be increased by another $147,000 in matching funds for a grand total of $521,362.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 04:15 pm
Dave & Adam's presented Nickel City Con this past weekend at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:50 am
Approximately 20 members of the Lewiston Garden Club broke out their shovels, spades, pots, planters, and green thumbs on Monday for their annual planting day throughout the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:35 am
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key safety tips as the weather gets nicer! The hope is to reduce crashes and keep the rest of the spring and summer safe for all roadway users.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway! This long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second-highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000 - only trailing the bar set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.5 million more people will take to the nation's roads, rails and runways compared with last year, a 3.6% increase.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
Many health problems are related to food choice, yet diet selection - and the factors that contribute to the daily decisions about what people eat and drink - is a complex process that is not entirely understood. To coordinate, promote and foster research in an area so critical to maintaining proper health, the University at Buffalo has launched the Center for Ingestive Behavior Research (CIBR).
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction is scheduled to begin this coming week on a project to construct a new multi-use trail between the Village of Lewiston and Devil's Hole State Park. As a result, a lane closure is scheduled to begin.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:05 am
Cashless tolls are here to stay, New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said Monday at a cashless tolling customer outreach event held at the Western New York Welcome Center in Grand Island.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:05 am
Congratulations Julie Martin, center, who is the winner of the Island Dispatch's 75th anniversary drawing contest.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
With the district's budget vote and Board of Education election on Tuesday, May 21, this week will be busy at Lewiston-Porter.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
When the lights dim on the final Artpark Amphitheater show of the season, and the band is walking off stage, patrons take a moment to reflect; they savor the experience; and, about five minutes later, they ask, "Who's coming next summer?"
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Grand Island last week Friday to deliver a $1 million check of Restore NY funding for the Holiday Inn Express hotel on Long Road.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
Those who have walked past Hennepin Park (Fourth and Center streets) this past week may have seen La Rosa Landscape Management cleaning up, building footpads, trimming the wisteria, adding mulch, and planting bushes. This is being done through the generous donation of the Lewiston Garden Club with funds from the GardenFest.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 08:35 pm
Downtown Niagara Falls landmark The Giacomo marked its anniversary Monday with a band, food and special giveaways.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 07:55 pm
On Wednesday, KeyBank, a Fortune 500 company with regional headquarters in Buffalo, held its 29th annual "Neighbors Make the Difference Day." Thousands of employees across KeyBank's 15 state footprint received paid time off to spend the day on the ground in their local communities, participating in hundreds of projects, committing thousands of hours to community organizations and neighborhoods.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 07:50 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns, Duff's Famous Wings of Orchard Park and Buffalo Bisons are teaming up to host "Thank A Vet Day at the Ballpark" on Saturday. This day of community and celebration was coordinated by Kearns as an extension of the Erie County Clerk's "Thank A Vet" discount program in an effort to honor veterans.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 06:35 pm
Biking to work is a great way to get your daily exercise! May is National Bike Month and today is National Bike to Work Day - so there's no better time for a refresher on safety! Whether you're riding for fun, health, or to save money on gas, AAA Western and Central New York has tips for bicyclists and motorists to share the road and keep everyone safe.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 06:35 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced the cost for electricity supply is expected to remain near historically low levels this summer. In addition, peak power demand forecasts continue to fall thanks in part to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's "Reforming the Energy Vision" strategy. The decline in the amount of electricity consumed during the year helps lower costs for consumers and helps save the environment by reducing air pollution from power plants.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 06:35 pm
Twenty-five public and private leaders from 16 municipal and environmental organizations convened at Woodlawn Beach State Park on Thursday to share ideas and discuss strategies on how to improve water safety and quality in communities across Western New York.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 03:30 pm
Earlier this week, Lewiston Police Department officers Brandon Hall (right) and Mitch Pegan dropped off a bottle and can drop-off box at the Red Brick Municipal Building. Deposit money will go to support the Explorers program.
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Fri, May 17th 2019 03:15 pm
In celebration of Hibbard's 80th anniversary this summer, the iconic original frozen custard stand is unveiling a new flavor, appropriately named "Big Barenaked Bang." The custard features a Hibbard's original recipe made with a coffee base, espresso beans, and pieces of dark chocolate.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 09:40 pm
The New York Power Authority is in the planning stages of a life extension and modernization (LEM) and controls upgrade program at its flagship Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant. The program will replace aging assets, install digitally integrated sensors and monitors, and provide system hardening and cybersecurity improvements, ensuring NYPA's continued success in powering economic growth and further improving energy resiliency across New York.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 09:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement Thursday regarding the Senate confirmation of Jane Corwin to serve as the next U.S. chair of the International Joint Commission:
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Thu, May 16th 2019 04:20 pm
Mayor Byron W. Brown awarded the top prize in his Civic Innovation Eco Challenge - Powered by AT&T, to the Buffalo Cool Roof Project, created by Agnes Wilewicz and Jesse Farinacci of Buffalo.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 04:20 pm
Junior Achievement of Western New York (JA) announced it raised a record-breaking $174,711 from its 35th annual JA Bowl-A-Thon, WNY's largest bowling fundraiser. A total of 1,420 participants representing 64 local companies bowled and raised funds for JA's financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs taught by volunteers in WNY schools.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:25 pm
It Happened to Alexa Foundation announced a whole new happening for this summer.
The 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, which assists victims of rape and sexual assault, will hold a different kind of benefit this August. Dubbed "Buffalo's Biggest Basket Raffle," the all-ages event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, inside the RiverWorks recreational waterfront complex, 359 Ganson St., downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:20 pm
On Saturday, June 8, vacant and underutilized buildings will be transformed into a public art initiative known as "Art on Oliver Street." This initiative, led by Lumber City Development Corporation and the Oliver Street Merchants Association, aims to beautify the Oliver Street corridor, promote walkability, and bring attention to many of the unique buildings on Oliver Street.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:50 pm
Niagara Falls is full of skilled makers, bakers and producers, and the Niagara Falls Tractor Supply store is bringing these talented individuals and businesses together for a communitywide, family-friendly event. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, the store will host its annual "Market Day" event, featuring local vendors and their homemade and homegrown goods.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:50 pm
The Erie County Agricultural Society and No Limit FPV have reached an agreement with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and MultiGP to hold the first North American Drone Masters on Aug. 10-11. The event will take place during the Erie County Fair inside the Gusto Grandstand and will be a free event with paid admission to the Erie County Fair.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:30 pm
Western New York Congressmembers Brian Higgins, Chris Collins, Tom Reed and Joe Morelle are leading a letter signed by 24 members of the House of Representatives pushing for full implementation of the pilot records database (PRD) required in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill of 2010. This electronic database would provide information such as FAA records and qualifications, practical test results, past legal enforcement actions, and driver records to allow air carriers to make informed, transparent pilot hiring decisions.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Visitors to Old Fort Niagara over the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 25 and 26, will be treated to a timeline military event: "Soldiers through the Ages." This annual reenactment features reenactors as soldiers and civilians from the 15th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, special displays of military vehicles, period camps, weapons demonstrations, uniform programs and hands-on activities for families.
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