Wed, Apr 3rd 2019 10:55 am
This week, Republican Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello co-sponsored a bill (A.675) limiting robocalls to residents in New York state and requiring telephone service providers to offer free call-mitigation technology to telephone customers. He said, each year, state residents are overwhelmed with a scourge of unwanted robocalls and this legislation would make it unlawful to utilize robocalls without prior consent from the consumer.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2019 10:55 am
It's shaping up to be an epic battle of wits - with the community's most knowledgeable, experienced, and competitive citizens squaring off to claim the title of "Lewiston Jeopardy" champions.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2019 10:55 am
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Peter King (R-NY-2) are leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to provide at least $6.522 billion in overall funding for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in fiscal year 2020 - a $378 million increase over FY2019 levels, and $1.275 billion more than proposed in the White House 2020 budget.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2019 10:55 am
Kimberly Renda of North Tonawanda was elected president of the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda. She is a business office manager for Brookdale Senior Living and has BA and MPA degrees from Buffalo State College.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2019 10:55 am
North Tonawanda's Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, located at 180 Thompson St., will open for the 2019 season today.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 07:35 pm
On Tuesday, GOP Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch spoke out against the controversy surrounding a proposed Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. News broke last week that BNIA was considering bringing a Chick-Fil-A to the airport's food court. However, after criticism from Buffalo Assemblyman Sean Ryan, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced it would not be bringing Chick-Fil-A to BNIA.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
Artpark & Company will present a new music festival that celebrates the beginning of a new season and the unification of communities through music, dance and art. The Strawberry Moon Festival will be held from 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in the Artpark Amphitheater.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 03:00 pm
On Tuesday, one of Western New York's own teams dove into the Beilein family tree.
Niagara University introduced Patrick Beilein, son of John, as its 22nd men's basketball coach in program history.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 01:50 pm
Prostate cancer can grow slowly and pose little threat to patients, or it can metastasize quickly, causing severe pain and death. But as of now, it's nearly impossible to determine which type of cancer a patient has during the early stages.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 01:45 pm
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman issued the following statement: "Special Olympics New York is thankful to the governor for fully funding the state's annual $1.1 million commitment, and restoring the $50,000 for the Unified Champion Schools program. Special Olympics New York is grateful to the governor for his generous support during a difficult budget year."
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 01:45 pm
A Niagara University student club dedicated to raising awareness of childhood cancer through its support of Camp Good Days and Special Times received the Commitment to Service Award at the third annual VolunteerWNY Why Not You? Awards ceremony, held March 28 at the WNED/WBFO Studios in Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 01:45 pm
On Monday, Republican 7th District Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch voiced his opposition to implementing a new tax in Niagara County.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 01:45 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announced plans are underway for the first comprehensive regional art exhibition to focus on women artists living in Western New York. "20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York" will be on view at the CAM from February to August 2020.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 11:40 am
There is a new Center Street exit and entry into the Rite Aid plaza.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 10:45 am
"The Royal Affair Tour," featuring British prog-rock legends YES, Asia, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy with guest vocalist Arthur Brown, will take the stage in the Artpark Amphitheater on June 25 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 07:00 am
The State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets on Monday announced New York state's sixth annual Invasive Species Awareness Week will be held July 7-13.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is preparing for warmer weather and is now accepting applications for seasonal employment in 2019. Available positions include cashiers and starters at both Elma Meadows and Grover Cleveland golf courses, park maintenance workers for various locations throughout the parks' system, and lifeguards at the beach.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:30 pm
"We just had a highly publicized debate at the national level about the tremendous merits of the Special Olympics. We've seen how much it means to our communities and how much it means to the incredible athletes who compete and the individuals and families who participate. It's a shame that, here in New York, Democrats are so tone deaf that they cut funding for the Special Olympics in last night's budget."
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:25 pm
Without further ado, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Lawley and Joe Basil Chevrolet, introduces to the community Shamrock Olms and Meadow Lark, two new heavy-duty trucks that will serve District 2 (Cazenovia, South and Heacock Parks) and District 4 (Delaware Park).
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:20 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Monday announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April as Safe Digging Month. Highlighting the importance of safe digging helps to remind excavators and contractors that state law requires them to call one of the state's toll-free one-call centers before starting any excavation or digging project.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:05 pm
In an effort to provide education and awareness around the opioid epidemic, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, in cooperation with the Niagara County OASIS (Opioid) Task Force public awareness/involvement subcommittee, will offer a free opioid overdose (Narcan) training from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, at Hartland Bible Church, 8110 West Ave., Gasport.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:00 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced a traffic signal study is scheduled to begin on US Route 62, Walnut and Ferry avenues, in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, traffic control changes will occur.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 04:00 pm
A unique partnership of private and philanthropic organizations has created a pooled fund that will be used to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations working on Buffalo's East Side in order to ensure overall success in improving economic conditions in that area of the city.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Steve Englebright on Monday announced the state fiscal year 2019-20 budget will protect New York's waterways and the environment by banning plastic carryout bags.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Democrat New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released the following statement on Monday, pertaining to the budget:
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt issued the following statement pertaining to the state budget:
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 02:10 pm
Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted?
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 12:40 pm
Rock legend Burton Cummings and special guest Andre-Philippe Gagnon will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater on July 2 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 12:00 pm
On Saturday, the Reebok Factory Store welcomed Olivia Luciani, aka Laced by Liv, for a special shoe-design event. The 25-year-old artist creates one-of-a-kind custom artwork for shoes, and hand-paints the footwear.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 10:45 am
Legendary soul/R&B group The O'Jays will bring their "The Last Word" Tour with special guest Average White Band to the Artpark Amphitheater on June 18 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2019 10:20 am
Brickyard Brewing Company patrons on Sunday got a taste of summer, a taste of barbecue, and a taste of what's to come this summer in Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Business Group is hosting its third winter event, "Shop Hop," from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The Easter-themed activity follows the successful "Sip. Shop. Eat!" and "Holiday Kick-Off - Lewiston Style" discount shopping days.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Buffalo Launch Club announces two upcoming programs of interest to boaters:
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce The Youngstown Galley as the 2019 Youngstown Business of the Year.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
Roger Passero's Viva Nostalgia store, already home to Lewiston's coolest pop-culture toys, is now home to a radio station playing Top 40 tunes and showcasing Lewiston businesses and events. WVNR - Viva Nostalgia Radio - launched earlier this month at www.vivanostalgiaradio.com. The community station primarily focuses on two things: Music and Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 30th 2019 07:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps headquarters officials in Washington, D.C., following years of delays, officially signed off on its Alternative 4 record of decision for remediation of the Interim Waste Containment Structure operating plant at the Niagara Falls Storage Site on Pletcher Road.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 08:25 pm
When the Antonacci and Colucci families opened the Como Deli on Center Street three weeks ago, they expected to be busy.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:40 pm
After a chance meeting at "Toast & Jam," a group of women came up with a concept of a new event in Lewiston. Planning is in the works for a "Literary Arts Café," to take place on Wednesday evenings in April 2020 at the Lewiston Opera Hall.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2019 summer food service program (SFSP), which ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs (NSBP and NSLP, respectively) throughout the school year.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2019 03:35 pm
On Thursday, GOP New York State Sen. Rob Ortt called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature to remove the Empire State Film Tax Credits from the fiscal year 2020 budget and shift its $420 million cost to fund health, education, direct support and veterans' needs.
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